March/April 2025 Issue

Page 32 March/April 2025 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN loves experimenting with these mindsets. Her focus on the impor- tance of listening to our horses was the inspiration for her new podcast, “Listen,” launching this year. See Susan Glick at the Heart- song Equine booth location 313. Rick Graham An Honest Talk from a Farrier (Sun., noon, Seminar Hall B) Rick has a BWFAcertifica- tion as a Master Farrier, Master Educator, Master Tester and an Associates in Farrier Science from FNRC who grew up in a family deeply involved in the horse racing industry. He was introduced to far- riery at age 16, when he developed a deep understanding of equine anatomy and biomechanics. Today, Rick is a sought-after farrier known for his meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to the welfare of the horses in his care. He has a wealth of experience and a passion for his work that runs deep. Visit Rick Graham at the Na- tional Institute of Farrier Science & Horseshoeing Booth 321. Amanda Grev, PhD Equine Myth Busters; Forage Edition (Fri., 2 pm, Seminar Hall B) Dr. Amanda Grev joined the University of Maryland Extension team in 2019 as the Pasture and Forage Extension Specialist where she provides pasture and forage-re- lated education, programming, and resources. Amanda received her M.S. and Ph.D. in Animal Science at the University of Minnesota, where her research focused on the interaction between equine nutri- tion, forages, and pasture manage- ment. She has since moved to the East Coast with her horse Riata. See Dr. Amanda Grev at the Penn State Univ. booth 623, 624. Christine Hajek & Anastasia Schiavi Gentle Giants Presents; Self-Rescue Your Horse From Common Emergencies (Thurs., 6 pm, Round Pen Arena & Sun., 1 pm, Seminar Hall A) Christine Hajek is Founder and President of Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue who has rescued over 600 horses from auc- tions. Licensed through Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue, Christine and her counterpart, Anastasia Schiavi have years of experience responding to all types of equine emergencies. They will teach how to safely rescue a horse from a bad situation using items easily located in a barn. Visit Christine Hajek and An- astasia Schiavi at Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue booth B6-B8. Siera Hall Inflammation & the Digestive System (Sat., 6 pm, Seminar Hall B) Siera is a PhD candidate in the Integrative and Biomedical Physiology program at Penn State. Her research involves looking at chronic, subclinical inflammation in the horse and how it can be managed with diet and exercise. Siera has a Bachelor’s in Animal Science, with a minor in Equine Science from Penn State, where she was a live-in student at the Penn State Horse Barns and com- peted on the western equestrian team. Despite a spinal cord injury in November, 2020, she remains hands-on with horses and science. She also barrel races with her Quarter Horse gelding, Rocky. See Siera Hall at the Penn State Ext. Equine Program booth 608, 609. Sandy Hart-Long Arena Footing; Planning &Troubleshooting (Sat., 6 pm, Seminar Hall A) Vice-President of F.I.C.S., USDF Bronze Medalist and former hunter-jumper competi- tor and judge, Sandy Hart-Long has over 15 years in the footing industry. She brings a com- prehensive perspective to the topic of Arena Footing. She has advised hundreds of clients, from backyard enthusiasts and begin- ner riders to large-scale com- mercial facilities and Olympic champions, on arena construc- tion, footing selection, and arena maintenance. See Sandy Hart-Long at the FICS of Maryland, Inc. booth 422, 423. Madison Heilveil All American Quarter Horse Congress Queen; The World’s Most Versatile Breed (Fri., 5 pm, Seminar Hall B) Penn StateAnimal Science Panel; Connecting Horses & Careers (Sat., 10 am, Seminar Hall B) Madison is the 2024 All American Quarter Horse Congress Queen. Representing the All-Amer- ican Quarter Horse Congress, Ohio Quarter Horse Assoc. and the American Quarter Horse Assoc., she will travel to equine events presenting awards and helping to fulfill the dreams of many. An academic adviser for the Department of Animal Science at Penn State, she helps students discover career paths within animal agriculture, teaches Introduction to Horse Judging and guest lectures in Equine Marketing. Visit Madi Heilveil at the Penn State Equine Science booth 623, 624. (Continued from page 30) (Continued on page 36)