March/April 2025 Issue

EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN March/April 2025 Page 45 Lisa works with clients who have experienced trauma, anxiety and grief related to the equestrian world. She is fiercely passionate about education and believes that knowl- edge is power in understanding and addressing mental health issues within the equestrian community. She shares her expertise through educational talks, workshops, and resources aimed at empowering equestrians with the tools they need to thrive. Visit EquestrianMental- Wellness.com for more information. Danielle Yusko Breed Preservation; Leaving a Legacy for Future Generations (Thurs., 1 pm, Seminar Hall A) Stretch for Success (Fri., 5 pm, Round Pen Arena) Connection in Riding; Being Effective in the Saddle (Sun., 10 am, Equine Arena) Danielle is the owner/ operator of DiamondAppaloosa Ranch started in 2010 and located in eastern Pennsylvania. Danielle’s love for the appaloosa started as a little girl and now has grown into a specialized appaloosa breeding program with her national winning stallion GWCheveyo Ohanzee. She is an avid rescuer, trainer, breeder, show coordinator, and instructor following Natural Horsemanship and Centered Riding techniques. Visit Danielle Yusko at the Di- amond Appaloosa Ranch booth S8. John Zanella Healing Veterans Through Horsemanship (Fri., 1 pm, Seminar Hall B) John, the founder and direc- tor of Victory Therapeutic Horse- manship, is a PATH International instructor, retired Army Sergeant First Class with multiple combat tours and a long history of horse experience. Non-profit Victory Therapeutic Horsemanship is one of the few therapeutic riding pro- grams serving veterans exclusive- ly and at no cost. Studies have shown that therapeutic riding is effective for veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Trau- matic Brain Injuries, and coping with physical injuries. Visit John Zanella at the Penn State Univ. booth 623, 624. Jay Ziegler PA Horse Trails on the Move (Fri., 6 pm, Seminar Hall B) Jay Ziegler served 7 years, with the past 4 as President of Rothrock Trail Alliance, leading a pilot program with DCNR to build 53 miles of natural surface shared use trails in Rothrock State Forest. He is Chairman of Pennsylvania Equine Council Trail Stewardship program, which educates volun- teers to maintain and create sustain- able trails with various land holders in PA. Jay has and continues to vol- unteer for numerous trail projects in PAwhile serving as Director on the Pennsylvania Equine Council. See Jay Ziegler at the PA Equine Council booth 212-214, 235-237. (Continued from page 44)