March/April 2025 Issue

Page 42 March/April 2025 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN surgery fellowship at New Bolton Center, followed by a three-year large animal surgical residency program and a PhD in regener- ative medicine at the University of Prince Edward Island, where she was an assistant professor of large animal surgery. Visit Dr. Catherine Radtke at the Penn State University booth 608, 609. Betty Ryberg Conservation Easements; Notes for the Farm Owner (Sat., 11 am, Seminar Hall A) Hosting Scouts America Horse- manship Merit Badge Programs (Sat., 4pm, Seminar Hall A) Betty is Principal of Betty A. Ryberg, LLC, a boutique law firm, which advises clients on their most pressing matters, including conserving land, business models and strategy, business transactions, litigation and intellectual property. She has over 25 years of legal ex- perience, including senior roles in global pharmaceutical and medical device companies and top-tier law firms. Betty has a Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University and a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering fromAuburn University and is a graduate of Wharton’s Advanced Finance Program. She is licensed to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office and in DC, CT, NY and PA. Leigha Schrader Liberty Work for the Rescue Horse (Fri., 11 am, Round Pen Arena) Using Trick Training as Enrichment (Sat., 10 am, Round Pen Arena) Leigha began her journey with horses in 2009 as a vol- unteer with Days End Farm Horse Rescue. After interning under DEFHR’s head trainer, Sara Strauss, she was hired as DEFHR’s assistant horse trainer. Leigha gains inspiration from working with other nationally regarded trainers like Tara Jones, Scott Purdum, Luke Gingerich and Trevor Carter. She specializ- es in liberty horsemanship, colt starting, and trick work and assists with adoptions and deploys with DEFHR’s emergency response team. Leigha is best known for her liberty performances with rescue horses, showcasing the power, strength, and ability that these magnificent animals can offer. Leigha’s goal is to encourage compassionate horsemanship and care for all equines. Visit Leigha Schrader at the Days End Farm Horse Rescue booth S16. Fran Severn It’s OK Not to Ride Your Horse (Thurs., 3 pm, Seminar Hall A) Help! My Partner Hates Horses (Sun., 10 am, Seminar Hall B) The Care & Feeding of Riders of a Certain Age (Sun., 3 pm, Seminar Hall A) Fran is a freelance writer and broadcaster with a degree in Mass Communications. In Louisville, KY, she covered the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Horse Park, produced equine-focused features and finally bought her first horse. In England she discovered dressage and continued her training in the states. Her work has appeared in USDF Connection, Newsday, The Trail Rider, Western Horseman, Dog Fancy and Games. A past president of the Eastern Shore Writers Association and former PR Director for the Maryland Office of Tourism Development, she lives on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Visit Fran Severn at the Horse Writer’s booth 224. Rick Shaffer What Makes Gait a Gait (Fri., 6 pm, Round Pen Arena) Trail Horse Testing Program (Sat., 3 pm, Round Pen Arena) Rick is the full-time trainer at R&S Paso Fino Stables and a re- corded USEF judge, certified judge for the Paso Fino Horse Assoc., equine clinician who tailors clinics for clients, Paso Fino professional trainer and 4-H leader. He is the founder of the Trail Horse Test pro- gram, which is designed to enhance and promote the skills of trail riders and their horses. Rick’s teaching ensures that owners have the skills and confidence to build and main- tain the all-important bond with their horses which will serve them well in all equine pursuits. See Rick Shaffer at the Mason Dixon Paso Fino Horse Assoc. booth B3. Carolann Sharpe “Just” a Trail Rider; What Makes Us Different (Sat., 9:05 am, Seminar Hall A) Carolann is President of Trail Riders of Today. Under her lead- ership, Trail Riders of Today has successfully launched numerous programs aimed at educating rid- ers about responsible trail usage and the importance of protecting natural resources. She fosters partnerships with local govern- ments, conservation groups, and equestrian organizations to ensure that trails remain open and accessible for future generations. Carolann is an avid trail rider and horse camping enthusiast who enjoys organizing community events that promote trail riding for riders of all skill levels and backgrounds. (Continued from page 39) (Continued on page 43) sales@jegrill.com YOUR ONE-STOP FOR QUALITY HORSE BARN ACCESSORIES 717-354-7862 www.horsebarnsupplies.com Visit our booth at Horse World Expo! #324-325