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www.CHA-ahse.org • www.chainstructors.com C e l e b r a t i n g Ou r 48t h An n i v e r s a r y CHA International Conference From the Pen of the President Welcome to our CHA International Conference Thank you to hosted for the first time in Amarillo, Texas! Our staff and volunteers have planned an excellent program, with top-notch speakers, for riding instructors our 2015 Partners and horse enthusiasts to enhance their teaching, riding, and equine knowledge. I look forward to the excellent networking opportunity the sessions, speakers, and fellow participants provide. You will not want to miss our visits to the AQHA Hall of Fame and Museum as well as the Palo Duro Canyon! Please take time at this conference to Equisure, Inc. explore ways to enrich your lesson program keeping lessons 800-752-2472 AHA exciting, fun, progressive and SAFE! I would like to thank Equisure-inc.com AQHA 303-696-4500 Amanda Love and her team of students and school 806- 376-4811 ArabianHorses.org from West Texas A&M for all of the behind-the-scenes work AQHA.com required to host this conference. Enjoy your time in Texas! CHA President Peggy Adams, Active Interest Media Trail Rider/Equus/ Welcome to CHA Region 8! Management American Camp Association It is wonderful to be in Quarter Horse 800-829-2521 800-428-2267 MyHorse.com ACAcamps.org Country for our annual conference this year! So many of us work with stock horses as our school horses and now we can find out more about their pedigrees in the AQHA Hall of Fame and Museum and ride some great ones at West Texas A&M University. I am looking so forward to spending time with the wonderful attendees, speakers and vendors that we have this year. I am a true believer in not reinventing the wheel and trying hard to do what is right by our association through the partnerships we make. It is my pleasure to have the American Quarter Horse Association, the National Reining Horse Association, and the National Cutting Horse Association all as such a big part of our event this year. Thank you and here’s to a BIG Texas Time! CHA Chief Executive Officer Christy Landwehr, [email protected]

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2 • CHA International Conference 2015 CHA International Conference October 20 – 23, 2016

Host Site: West Texas A&M University The School Horses Are Provided By West Texas A&M University

Welcome to West Texas A&M University, the Equine Pro- gram here at WT is excited to host ya’ll this weekend for the Murfreesboro, TN - just outside of Nashville CHA International Conference! West Texas A&M University has been serving the Panhandle of Texas and world since at Middle Tennessee State University 1910 and has a history that is rich in tradition and western lifestyle. WTAMU offers 58 undergraduate degrees, 38 f o r m o r e i n f o : www.cha-ahse.org graduate degrees and one doctoral program for students. The 2015 Fall semester was a record breaking year for CHA Corporate OFFICE & Staff Region 4 (Lower MI, IN, OH, TN, KY, WV, E. Ont.) WTAMU with over 9,500 students enrolled an all-time high 1795 Alysheba Way Ste. 7102 | Lexington, KY 40509 Kara Musgrave, Reg Dir: [email protected]–KY for the university. 859-259-3399 | [email protected] Dale Rudin–[email protected]–TN www.CHA-ahse.org | www.CHAinstructors.com Christine Schumacher–[email protected]–KY The Department of Agricultural Sciences is home to the Susan Garside–[email protected]–OH Equine Industry and Business degree that draws students Christy Landwehr–Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Gay–[email protected]–Lower MI 720-857-9550 | [email protected] Laura Gageby–[email protected]–IN from across the country and world and provides under- Polly Haselton Barger–Program Director graduate students a balance of training in science and Region 5 (NY, NJ, WA DC, VA, DE, PA, MD) 931-854-0884 | [email protected] business, integrated with specific applications to the horse Terri Weaver–Membership Services Director Jo-Anne Young, Reg Dir: [email protected]–NY 859-259-3399 | [email protected] Val McCloskey–[email protected]–NY and related industries, which prepares graduates to be Julie Goodnight–International Spokesperson 719-530-0531 | [email protected] Krista Schneider–[email protected]–NJ competitive for careers in equine-related industries through Jim Glunt–[email protected]–PA the Equine Industry and Business Option. Students have the Executive Committee Shelby Turner–[email protected]–VA opportunity to pursue their equine interests further with President - Peggy Adams...... [email protected] President Elect - Beth Powers...... [email protected] Region 6 (NH, VT, ME, MA, MD, CT, RI, NB, QB, NF) competing teams such as the Women’s Equestrian Team Vice President - Anne Brzezicki...... [email protected] Lori Maciulewicz, Reg Dir: [email protected]–MA (2003 and 2013 National Champions) competing in West- Treasurer - Tammi Gainer...... [email protected] Region 7 (NC, GA, FL, SC, AL) ern and Hunt Seat. Other co-curricular activities available Secretary - Julie Fisher...... [email protected] Keli Wakeley, Reg Dir: [email protected]–FL Immediate Past President - Ward Stutz...... [email protected] for students include the Team (2006 National Cham- Christina Burdick, Reg Dir Asst: [email protected]–NC pions), Horse Judging Team (over 55 Champion or Reserve Board of Directors Ken Najorka, Reg Dir Tr: [email protected]–FL Robert Coleman...... [email protected] Cathy Thacker–[email protected]–NC Champion Teams or Individuals), Stock/Ranch Horse Team and Horsemen’s Association. Tara Gamble ...... [email protected] Region 8 (OK, TX, MS, AR, LA, NM) Amanda Love...... [email protected] Jim McGarvey...... [email protected] Amanda Eck, Reg Dir: [email protected]–TX Patrick Mullins ...... [email protected] Pat Leach, Reg Dir Asst: [email protected]–TX During conference, we hope that you enjoy all aspects of Terry Williams...... [email protected] Charla Story, Reg Dir Tr: [email protected]–OK the WTAMU campus and Horse Center, we want you to Region 9 (WY, NE, CO, KS, MO) feel like a WT Buffalo! We take great pride in our herd of 50 Regional Directors & State/Provincial Reps Ashleigh Hamill, Reg Dir: [email protected]–CO school horses that really are the best teachers we have on Region 1 (BC, WA, W. MT, ID, OR, ALB) Jill Montgomery, Reg Dir: [email protected]–CO faculty. Our students will be on hand to chat with you and Teddy Franke, Reg Dir: [email protected]–OR Lanae McDonald–[email protected]–WY make you feel at home as well as answer any questions. Jessica Mohr, Reg Dir Asst: [email protected]–OR Region 10 (CA, NV, UT, AZ, HI) Tereesa Wentland, Reg Dir Asst: [email protected]–WA Cheryl Rohnke-Kronsberg, Reg Dir: [email protected]–CA Visit us online, to learn more at wtamu.edu or Region 2 (Sask., Manitoba, E. MT, ND, SD) Patty Bogart-Head, Reg Dir Asst: [email protected]–HI Tara Reimer, Reg Dir: [email protected]–MB Debbie Holmes, Reg Dir Asst: [email protected]–AZ gobuffsgo.com or you can follow us on social media.

Region 3 (MN, WI, W. Ont., Upper MI, IA, IL) Lori Hall-McNary–[email protected]–SO CA Jennifer Willey, Reg Dir: [email protected]–MN Brenda Falco–[email protected]–NO CA Amanda Love, Kathy Findley, Reg Dir Tr: [email protected]–WI Donna Hansen–[email protected]–UT Instructor, Department of Agricultural Sciences Shellie Carmoney–[email protected]–IA Region 11 (AK & Yukon) This position is open. Head Coach, Women’s Equestrian Team West Texas A&M University CHA International Conference 2015 • 3 Stone School Horse of the Year 2014...... Pumpkin from Houghton College in Houghton, NY CHA 2013...... Brady Who from Star T Ranch in Aledo, Texas Award 2012...... Shawnee from PLA Horse Play Covington, Georgia 2011.....Chewy – Living Water Ranch – Fairbanks, Alaska 2010 ...... Cinder – Center Lake Bible Camp – Tustin, MI Winners 2009...... BoJangles – Paradise Ranch – Springfield, TN Saddle Volunteer of the year 2008...... Smokey – Dream Catcher – Spring, TX 2014...... Laura Jones 2007 ...... Doc – Golden Gate Vaulters – Golden, CO 2013 ...... Tara Gamble 2006 .... Domino’s Crescent Moon – Eagle Ck Eq Ctrr – Griffin, GA 2012...... Lori Maciulewicz 2005 ...... Mr. Peach – Emigrant Spgs Hrsmn – Grass Valley, CA 2011...... Tammi Gainer 2004 ...... Woody – Woodloch Stables – Hugo, MN 2010...... Ann Streett-Joslin 2003 ...... Shotgun Jetta – TLC Stables – East Swanzy, NH Raffle 2009...... Tim Alderson 2002..... Yeller – Rancho Vista Therapy Ctr – Fort Collins, CO 2008...... Jack Breaks 2007...... Lynn O’Brien Instructor of the Year 2006...... Beth Powers 2014...... Kristi Harris of Pryor, Oklahoma 2005...... Bill Enns 2013...... Tara Reimer of Steinbach, Manitoba 2004...... Lynn Squire 2012...... Patti Stalley of Riverton, Wyoming 2003...... Christine Guenther 2011.... Megan-Rai Ferguson of Saint Andrews, Manitoba 2002...... Dodi Stacey 2010 ...... Mitzi Summers of Ft. Plain, New York 2001...... Jo-Anne Young 2009...... Steven Lantvit of La Porte, Indiana 2000...... Michal Kays 2008 ...... Tanya “T” Cody of Tallahassee, Florida 1999...... Susanne Valla 2007 ...... Jennifer Willey of White Bear Lake, Minnesota 1998...... Barbara Christian 2006 ...... Karen Pikovsky of Irwin, Pennsylvania 1997...... Lew Sterrett 2005 ...... Lori Hall-McNary of Escondido, California 1996...... Susan Harris 2004 ...... Rathel Gincig of Aurora, Colorado 2003 ...... Cydney Adler of Burien, Washington Partners in Safety Clinic Instructor of the Year 2014...... North American Trail Ride Conference 2014...... Teresa Kackert of Menifee, California 2013 ...... Julie Goodnight 2013...... Delena Jennings, Utterson, Ontario 2012...... Riders4Helmets 2012...... Michal Kays of Rochester, Washington 2011...... Saddle Up Safely – University of KY 2011...... Terry Williams, Blanchester, Ohio 2010 ...... Troxel 2010 ...... Heidi Potter, Guilford, Vermont 2009 ...... Equisure, Inc. 2009...... Stan Loewen, Mead, Kansas 2008...... Kentucky Horse Park 2008...... Millie Binkley, New Johnsonville, Tennessee 2007...... American Quarter Horse Association 2007 ...... Jo-Anne Young, Houghton, New York 2006...... American Vaulting Association 2006 ...... Tara Gamble, Edmonton, Alberta 2005 ...... NARHA 2005 ...... Polly Haselton Barger, Nashville, Tennessee 2004...... North American Horsemen’s Association 2004...... Barbara Klatt, Lancaster, Ohio 2003 ...... American Camping Association 2003 ...... Darla Ryder, Weatherford, Texas 2002...... Markel Insurance Company Purchase your 2001...... American Youth Horse Council Distinguished Service AwarD 2000...... Washington State 4-H Foundation 2014...... Jim Glunt of Martinsburg, Pennsylvania chance to own 1999...... Horse Council of British Columbia 2013...... Susan Harris of Cortland, New York 1998...... Hadley Stacey 2012...... Phil Peterson of Ritzville, Washington 1997...... Julie Fershtman of counsel 2010 ...... Patrick Mullins, Bumpass, Virginia this saddle! 1996...... Lexington Helmets 2009...... Fred Bruce, Holbrook, Arizona

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4 • CHA International Conference 2015 Special Events - Highlights CHA Clinic Staff Meeting West Texas A&M University Palo Duro Canyon Dinner & Tour – Holiday Inn Campus Tour – Friday evening Thursday at 1 p.m. at hotel – Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Included with your full conference fee, CHA Regional Directors & CHA Annual Awards Banquet visit the stunning Palo Doro Canyon and State/Provincial Rep Meeting Saturday Night, have a wonderful BBQ dinner with the – Holiday Inn October 25th at 7 p.m. Coors Cowboy Club! Entertainment by Ed Thursday at 1 p.m. at hotel – West Texas A&M University Montana with Coors Cowboy Club.

Silent Auction Help us celebrate as we toast Markel Trail Challenge – West Texas A&M University the following award winners: CHA Volunteer of the Year To be held Friday and Saturday. Final bids CHA Instructor of the Year accepted at the banquet on Saturday night. Clinic Instructor of the Year Indoor Arena Make sure to stroll through the auction area Partner in Safety Award – Saturday, 3 p.m. and bid on your favorite items. Proceeds CHA School Horse of the Year Come and try your hand in teams of two benefit CHA to help provide scholarships to CHA Distinguished Service Award with Packing, Rope Tying & Fire Building! those who need financial help to attend a CHA clinic. Meet and Greet Reception Region 8 Meeting – American Quarter Horse – Classroom Saturday Saddle Raffle Hall of Fame and Museum at 3 p.m. – Holiday Inn Hotel and West Texas A&M University Thursday evening at 5 p.m. with Welcome CHA Members from Oklahoma, Texas, by AQHA Executive Vice President Craig Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and is being raffled off this year, Huffhines and the history of Amarillo with New Mexico come together to pick your courtesy of Tim Alderson from Pine Cove Jim Jennings state representatives and talk about your Christian Conference Center. upcoming regional events. Ride a Cutter with National CHA Site Visitor Training Cutting Horse Association Mounted & Hands-On Horse – Holiday Inn and – $55 each rider for 10 Sessions West Texas A&M minutes on Friday at Noon All mounted and hands-on horse sessions will Attention CHA Certified Instructors! We Ride a Reiner with National be held in the two arenas at West Texas A&M want you to as CHA site visitors! Please join Reining Horse Association University Horse Center. Four riding spots are us Thursday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and again on – $55 each rider for 10 available for almost every mounted session. Sunday from 9 – noon to ensure that we minutes on Saturday at Noon Riders sign up ahead of time at registration for the have qualified site visitors in each state and session of your choice on that same day. Make province to accredite equine facilities. Trade Show Exhibitors sure to note riding ability at the top of each form; & CHA Product Line do not sign up to ride in a class that is being CHA Welcome & Annual Meeting – West Texas A&M University taught at a higher level than you ride. Limit one – Holiday Inn on Friday and Saturday ride time per person for the entire conference to make sure we have enough room for all. Riding Join us Thursday at 2 p.m. to open our Please take the time to shop and check spots are not open to day rate participants. All are conference with the Amarillo Cowboy out the great items on sale from CHA, our welcome to audit all sessions. Keep in mind that Welcoming Group from Coors Cowboy sponsors and vendors. Remember CHA Life all riders will be given a thorough safety check Club and then our annual meeting led by Membership at Conference is only $650, a before starting their session. Helmets and boots CHA President Peggy Adams. savings of $100! are required and not provided.

CHA International Conference 2015 • 5 2015 Exhibitors feel is necessary, upload documents (by scanning, National Reining Horse Sense Solutions Did you know your horse has taking a picture or from a saved file). Expiration Horse Association What horseman doesn’t different digestive problems just date can be added for any documents which will love to see a smooth stop- like you? Do you keep digestive trigger a reminder to be sent to owner prior to ping horse that can spin products on the shelf for your expiration of document. Real Time Equine offers a on a dime and rollback in his tracks after the slightest own needs? Products that help you with digestive variety of plans to choose from whether a 1 horse of cues? The National Reining Horse Association problems of Constipation, Diarrhea, Heartburn, etc. plan or a 100 horse plan. 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Thank you to all of this year’s volunteer presenters. Conference Presenters Your willingness to share your expertise is much appreciated! from Kentucky to Wyoming and are enjoy- ing many CHA certification programs. Fred Kim Brown Kim has more than 35 ing the outdoor life riding horses, camp- has been a contributing author for many years of experience equine ing, cycling, hiking, fishing, canoeing, and of the CHA manuals and has served on the industry publishing and Kim’s favorite—rockhounding. Kim can be CHA Board of Directors. Fred currently lives marketing. Currently she reached at [email protected]. in Holbrook, Arizona. is the Associate Publisher/ Editor of two brands Luck is Where Preparation Knot Tying 101 – Trail for Active Interest Me- Meets Opportunity Encampment – Friday 10:30 a.m. dia (AIM) that are focused on business. – Keynote – Thursday – 3 p.m. This session will prepare you to try out EquiManagement is for equine veterinar- Do you want more students? Do you want to your hand at the Markel Trail Challenge ians and Stable Management is for farm/ teach at more facilities (or a specific facility) and also to get your own knots around stable owners and riding instructors. Kim’s and just can’t seem to break the ice? Do you horses and packing better. Come for a background includes nearly 30 years at want to start camps or expand the ones you hands-on and fun experience with ropes! Blood-Horse Publications, the first 15 with have but need a partner to make it happen? The Blood-Horse magazine, ending up Then you need to learn how to recognize and Packing – Trail Encampment as a Contributing Editor, and the second take advantage of opportunities you might – Friday at 3 p.m. 15 developing The Horse: Your Guide To not even see that are in front of you today! This session will involve learning how to Equine Health Care as the Publisher/Edi- pack a horse to go into the back country. Keeping your loads safe and balanced and tor. Kim retired from publishing to become Fred Bruce Global Marketing Manager at Kentucky Fred won the CHA what types of hitches to use. Equine Research, and while there the Distinguished Service team that created award-winning newslet- Award in 2009. He Tara Gamble ters and videos, launched a new content- is a Standard, Com- Tara has driven educational website, and developed bined, Seasonal, Trail, been the Past an e-commerce site. Kim then ran her own and Equine President of marketing/content development company Facility Managers Clinic the Certified for a short time before accepting a full-time Instructor for CHA. He Horseman- position with AIM’s Equine Network. Kim has been a part of CHA since 1981 and has ship Associa- and her musician husband, Ben, moved been instrumental in starting and improv- tion (CHA) and of the Alberta Equestrian

8 • CHA International Conference 2015 Federation (AEF), as well as the opportu- professionals on the provincial, national a Natural Ride” teaching helps you feel nity to represent Canada as Runner-Up and international levels which has greatly more confident in the saddle and helps Miss Rodeo Canada 1998. She has served enriched her experiences. you understand the “whys” of horseman- on the Equine Canada Board of Directors ship. She loves continually learning and as a representative to recreation, and on Transitions to Improve sharing horse behavior insights and she the Strathcona County Economic Devel- Lightness – Indoor Arena relates that knowledge to how you should opment and Advisory Committee as the – Friday at 10:30 a.m. interact with your horses. She’s experi- agricultural representative. It has been an This session will focus on how the use of enced in dressage and jumping, racing, honor for Tara to receive both the CHA transitions can assist in creating a more reining, cow horse, colt-starting, and Clinic Instructor of the year (2006), and responsive and lighter horse. Through a wilderness riding. You’ve probably seen Volunteer of the year (2013) awards. series of exercises you will see a progres- her articles in Horse & Rider, The Trail She is a CHA Clinic Instructor, and a sion of how both the rider and horse Rider and many other horse publications. designated Professional Horseman with improve their responsiveness to the aids, Julie is honored to be the International the American Quarter Horse Association and discuss the benefits of this. The ulti- Spokesperson for the Certified Horseman- (AQHA) and was appointed to the AQHA mate goal is to achieve a true partnership; ship Association and was named Equine Youth Activities Committee in 2012, where working in harmony to develop feel as a Affaire’s Exceptional Equestrian Educator. she is able to contribute to her vision of rider and in turn a more attentive, supple Julie grew up on the hunter-jumper cir- helping the industry to work collaborative- and lighter horse. cuits in Florida, but is now at home in the ly to strengthen it. Her education includes west. She and her husband Rich Moorhead Julie Goodnight a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture Julie is the popular live in the mountains. Both love versatil- from the University of Alberta. RFD-TV host of Horse ity ranch horse competitions and riding Master airing Mon- cow-horses. With over twenty three years of industry day and Saturday Working with Advanced teaching experience and a background nights. Julie travels Riders – Indoor Arena in both Western and English, Tara offers the USA sharing her – Friday at 9 a.m. weekly riding lessons at her facility east of no-nonsense horse- Learn to make subtle position corrections Ardrossan, Alberta. In addition, she judges manship training with with your advanced riders and to keep various horsemanship competitions, pres- riders of all disciplines. them engaged in lessons, even when what ents seminars and instructs clinics. She has Whether you ride English, Western, dres- you are working on are basic fundamentals been fortunate to work with many equine sage or trail ride, Julie’s “Classic Skills for of good horsemanship.

CHA International Conference 2015 • 9 CHA International Conference Tentative Schedule of Events Wednesday, October 21, 2015 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CHA Board Meeting - Holiday Inn Hotel

Thursday, October 22, 2015 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. CHA Site Visitor Training - Holiday Inn West 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Registration/Trade Show - Holiday Inn West Noon Lunch on your own

1 p.m. Regional Directors and State/Provincial Rep Meeting - Holiday Inn West Clinic Staff Meeting - Holiday Inn West

2 p.m. Ed Montana - Cowboy Welcome to Texas - Holiday Inn West John Pitkin - About West Texas A&M University CHA Annual Membership Meeting

3 p.m. Keynote Speaker - Kim Brown with Stable Management magazine Luck is Where Preparation Meets Opportunity

4:30 p.m. Busing over to AQHA Hall of Fame and Museum

5 p.m. Reception/Dinner - AQHA Hall of Fame, Museum and Gift Shop Jim Jennings - History of Amarillo Craig Huffhines - AQHA Executive Vice President

9:30 p.m. Busing back to Holiday Inn West

Friday, October 23, 2015 7:30 a.m. Breakfast on your own

8:30 a.m. Busing to West Texas A&M University Silent Auction and Trade Show opens

9 - 10:15 a.m. Jochen Schleese - Saddle Fit Issues That Affect Comfort, Performance and Even Soundness - Classroom Julie Goodnight - Working with Advanced Riders - Indoor Arena

10:30 - 11:45 Valerie Ormond - Leading Beyond the Saddle - Classroom Cheryl West - Connected Riding - East Pen Tara Gamble - Transitions to Improve Lightness - Indoor Arena Knot Tying 101 - Fred Bruce - Trail Encampment

Noon Lunch - NCHA Ride a Cutter - Extra $ - Indoor Arena

1:30 - 2:45 Jim McDonald - Horsemanship Through Principles of Behavioral Science/Learning Theory - Classroom Jochen Schleese - Identifying and Correcting Saddle Fit Issues to Horse and to Rider - East Pen Teresa Kackert/Amanda Love - Jumping Exercises - Indoor Arena

3 - 4:15 p.m. Sanna Roling - Teaching Riders with Disabilities in a Recreational Riding Program - Classroom Darla Ryder - ABCs of the Human/Horse Relationship - East Pen Terry Myers - How Shoulder Control Affects Performance - Indoor Arena Packing - Fred Bruce/Stan Loewen - Trail Encampment

4:30 p.m. Busing back to Holiday Inn West or to Palo Duro Canyon Tour and Dinner Coors Cowboy Club Entertainment 9 p.m. Busing back to Holiday Inn West

Photographs and Video By being an attendee at this event you are allowing CHA to capture your image on photography, video or both and use it to further promote CHA and educational conferences in the future. Thanks to Moving Images NW and the Kays for their support!

10 • CHA International Conference 2015 CHA International Conference Tentative Schedule of Events Saturday, October 24, 2015 8 a.m. Breakfast on your own IRD meeting - at West Texas A&M

8:30 a.m. Busing to West Texas A&M University Trade Show and Silent Auction Opens

9 a.m. - 10:15 Jordan Manfredi with Co. - Marketing that Works! - Classroom Dale Rudin - How to Develop Feel in Riders - East Pen Julie Goodnight - The Science of Cueing - Indoor Arena Dutch Oven Cooking and Fire Building - Stan Loewen - Trail Encampment

10:30 - 11:45 Dr. Dennis Sigler - Energetics for the Performance Horse - Classroom Joanne Young - Lateral Work Defined - East Pen Melanie Wilhelm - Getting Your Students Involved with Reining - Indoor Arena

Noon Lunch - NRHA Ride A Reiner - Extra $ - Indoor Arena

1:30 - 2:45 Tom Scrima - The Economics of Economical Marketing - Classroom Julie Goodnight - Schooling the School Horse - East Pen Van Hargis - Reduce Your Problems to the Ridiculous - Indoor Arena

3 - 4:15 p.m. Markel Trail Challenge - Packing, Rope Tying & Fire Building - Indoor Arena CHA Region 8 Meeting - Oklahoma, Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico members - Classroom Closing of Trade Show

4:30 p.m. Busing back to Holiday Inn West West Texas A&M University Campus Tour

6 p.m. Busing back to West Texas A&M University

7 p.m. CHA Awards Banquet - West Texas A&M University Van Hargis - Are You Focused on Success? - Keynote Speaker

9 p.m. Closing of Silent Auction - West Texas A&M University

10 p.m. Busing back to Holiday Inn West

Sunday, October 25, 2015 8 a.m. Breakfast on Your Own Tours on your Own

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. CHA Site Visitor Training - Holiday Inn Hotel

Noon - 4 p.m. YouTube Video Production - West Texas A&M University Lunch on Your Own

Full conference participants may ride in one mounted presentation. Please bring own boots, correct riding attire and ASTM-SEI approved helmets. Sign up at the CHA registration desk to ride when you arrive. Visit www.CHA-AHSE.org to $ Registration and extra fee required. Sign up at CHA registration desk for Ride a Reiner. buy Official Publications, CHA Site Visitor Training – Please register ahead of time with CHA Program Director Polly Haselton Barger – [email protected] Merchandise, Apparel and Program Materials! See you next year October 12 – 16, 2016 at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee near Nashville!

CHA International Conference 2015 • 11 presentations are born out of real-world in life, Van firmly believes there’s “nothing The Science of Cueing experience working with and learning from but the basics,” and that those basics are the – Indoor Arena horses. Van started riding horses when same no matter what equestrian discipline – Saturday at 9 a.m. he was only four years old and launched appeals to you. Van uses each presentation Understand the scientific basis of train- his career as a trainer at twelve when the he gives as an opportunity to share how the ing concepts such as positive and nega- wife of world-renowned saddle maker Billy horse has helped him realize the important tive reinforcement and classical versus Cook hired him to train her horse. He spent lessons in his life. He utilizes the arena and operant conditioning, then apply these much of his youth in the saddle, working the horse to emphasize the most fundamen- theories to the art of cueing a horse in cattle at ranches around his Texas home. At tal lesson: the need for a solid foundation, regards to the aids that you use, their the same time Van was honing his skills as a in horse training as well as everyday life. sequence and timing. trainer and competitor, taking both his own Van’s ability to use the horse to educate, Schooling the School Horse and his clients’ horses into the show ring motivate, inspire, and entertain will encour- – East Pen and the rodeo arena. age you to take a long look at your life, your – Saturday at 1:30 p.m. relationships, and your horsemanship. Oh the things they put up with and the Van and the horses he’s trained have ex- tricks they learn! Find out some effective celled in show and rodeo events like ranch Reduce Your Problems to the training techniques to help keep your horse versatility (his specialty), western Ridiculous – Indoor Arena – Saturday at 1:30 p.m. – TBA school horses honest and happy and bal- pleasure, trail classes, calf roping, team rop- Are You Focused on Success? – Keynote at anced in their training and conditioning. ing, and . Van’s practical ex- Award Banquet– Saturday at 7 p.m. – TBA periences on the ranch and in competition, coupled with a dynamic speaking ability, Van Hargis Van Hargis is known have made him one of the most requested Craig Huffhines as one of today’s most clinicians at equestrian facilities and events Craig’s enthusiasm is versatile horsemen/ across the country. He moves easily across contagious and his clinicians. More than the “great divide” between the western and knowledge and pas- just a clinician who worlds, and has worked suc- sion for the agricul- talks about horse- cessfully with horses from many disciplines, ture and livestock manship, Van is a including both working ranch horses and industries is quickly true horseman whose show horses in western pleasure, hunter- recognizable. He graduated with a bachelor clinic and seminar jumper, and dressage. In horsemanship and of science from Texas A&M University and

12 • CHA International Conference 2015 received a master of science from Colorado Jim Jennings Skip Jones State University. After college, he began Jim is the retired Execu- Skip lives in Amarillo working at the American Hereford Associa- tive Director of Publica- and is the Chairman tion where he was the director of feedlot tions for the American of the National Cutting and carcass programs and director of Certi- Quarter Horse Asso- Horse Association fied Hereford Beef before he was elevated ciation. He worked full Open Show Committee. He also produces to executive vice president in 1997. time for AQHA for 37 the West Texas Futurity in Amarillo. years prior to his retire- westtexasfuturity.com On April 1, Craig accepted the executive vice ment in 2008, following president’s position at the world’s largest which he then served the Association as a Ride a Cutter – Friday at equine breed organization – the American consultant for another six years. He is the au- Noon – Indoor Arena Quarter Horse Association. Craig brings 17 thor of the award-winning book “Best Remu- years of experience with him to the Associa- das” and of the book “They Still Ride Good Teresa Kackert tion. He has recorded success in turning Horses,” which was published this year in Teresa has been CHA Clin- around a 30-year decline in registrations and conjunction with AQHA’s 75th anniver- ic Instructor since 2003. beef breed popularity, balancing budgets dur- sary. He is a past president of American She is also Chris Irwin ing lean years, developing a new branded- Horse Publications and of the Livestock beef enterprise, executing and revising Publications Council, has been inducted ‘Double-Gold’ Certified governance structure to meet the demands into the LPC Hall of Fame and was named and a Richard Shrake Resis- of the 21st century and reinvigorating the an American Horse Publications Champion. tance Free Riding Master interest among youth, while growing the Jim currently serves on the board of trustees Level Trainer/Instructor. Teresa is the creator of Hereford Research and Youth foundations for the Texas 4-H Development Foundation. the ‘Soft Touch’ Training Program - Classical and managing the American Hereford As- Jim and his wife, Mavis, live in Amarillo, and Equitation & Natural Horsemanship. Over 20 sociation staff. Craig and his wife, Mary Jon, although retired, Jim continues to write for years professional experience as a rider, com- have recently relocated with their sons, Seth, different publications. Currently he writes petitor, trainer, instructor, clinician and person- Cole and Miles, to Amarillo, the home of the scripts for the weekly television show al coach. Founder of Great Horses of America, AQHA’s international headquarters. “Somewhere West of Wall Street.” Consignment Horse Sales Co. and Co-Founder of Pink Heart Pony Kids, Inc. Teresa special- Welcome to Amarillo and History of Amarillo izes in: confidence building, horse behavior AQHA – Thursday Reception – Thursday Reception modification, motivational personal coaching – AQHA Hall of Fame – AQHA Hall of Fame and skill enhancement for riders & horses of all

CHA International Conference 2015 • 13 levels and disciplines. www.GreatHorses.org. has been on the CHA Board of Directors Jumping Exercises – Indoor She is an AQHA Professional Horseman and and very helpful in the creation of the Trail Arena – Friday at 1:30 p.m. member of the Wrangler Extreme Team Program and the CHA Trail Guide Manual This session will be great for those just of which he is on the cover packing into starting to teach jumping as well as those Jumping Exercises – Indoor the Bob Marshall wilderness. that have been coaching this discipline for Arena – Friday at 1:30 p.m. a while. Come and join us to see different This session will be great for those just start- Packing – Trail Encampment flatwork exercises, ground pole drills and ing to teach jumping as well as those that – Friday at 3 p.m. jumping gymnastics and courses to help have been coaching this discipline for a while. This session will involve learning how to your riders succeed. We’ll use different flatwork exercises, ground pack a horse to go into the back country. pole drills and jumping gymnastics and Keeping your loads safe and balanced and courses to help your riders succeed. what types of hitches to use. Jordan Manfredi Jordan Manfredi, MBA joins us from How to Develop Feel in Riders Dutch Oven Cooking – East Pen – Saturday at 9 a.m. – Trail Encampment Purdue University We all strive to achieve true feel when we – Saturday at 9 a.m. Calumet, where she ride! Now learn how to teach feel as well. Come and eat some pastry for breakfast! spent two years as a Exercises will be presented at all three gaits Learn how to use a Dutch oven and what continuing lecturer for a variety of levels of riders in this session. you can cook in it while packing out with in equine busi- your horses or in your own backyard! ness management, Stan Loewen marketing, promotion and sales within Stan won the CHA Clinic Staff their School of Business. Currently, Jordan Amanda Love of the Year Award in 2009. He Amanda is the Horseman- is the president of Big Red Advisory Group, is a lifetime member of CHA ship Director at West Texas an equine consulting group whose clients and has been involved since A&M University in Canyon, include Intrepid International, a global the 1970s. Stan has conduct- Texas. She is the coach of the equine product distributor and Horse ed Standard, Combined, Seasonal and Trail Intercollegiate Tack Co., a leading e-commerce retailer. Clinics for CHA. He has put his heart and Team there and also teaches Furthermore, Jordan teaches equine busi- soul into CHA and has done over 70 clin- numerous classes. Amanda is currently on ness management at LIU-Post in Long ics, so has certified at the very least over the CHA Board of Directors and is an ac- Island, New York. Jordan, an avid hunter/ 500 riding instructors and trail guides. Stan tive rider and does cross fit. jumper rider of 26 years has consulted for

14 • CHA International Conference 2015 various national and international equine This knowledge will make all your interac- Jim McDonald companies and has presented at several Jim is a lifelong horseman tions with horses more safe, fun and effective! trade shows and conferences, including the and a lifelong learner. In the United States Pony Club National Meeting year 2000, he started a non- Ed Montana and Hoosier Horse Expo. profit organization dedicated From the polka dance halls to horsemanship education. of the Midwest with his Part of its mission is to make father’s band at age 10, to Marketing that Works! – the Alps of Europe singing Classroom – Saturday 9 a.m. the joy of a relationship with a horse available to people who would not ordinarily have songs about Texas and dang Tired of marketing tactics that don’t near every PRCA Rodeo in between, Ed is a produce ROI? Are you throwing away that opportunity and that was the original motivation for founding the Graham Eques- busy man. Traveling with the original Co- valuable marketing dollars? Are you look- ors Cowboy Band, Ed has been very lucky ing to grow your business but not sure trian center (www.Grahameq.org). They work closely with anyone who wants to advance to have traveled all over the beautiful USA how? Well then, let’s go back to the basics doing what he loves most...playing music. to create a plan that works. This semi- their horsemanship skills and knowledge. Jim nar will teach you how to: Outline and is currently the CHA Board Treasurer and an AQHA Professional Horseman. Cowboy Welcome to Texas intimately understand your target market, – Coors Cowboy Club develop a SWOT analysis that highlights – Thursday 2 p.m. Horsemanship Through Prin- your Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportuni- ciples of Behavioral Science ties and Threats, create SMARTS goals and Learning Theory – Class- Terry Myers that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, room – Friday at 1:30 p.m. Terry is a leading trainer, Realistic, Timely and Sustainable, measure Whether we know it or not these principles teacher and national clini- success and ROI, implement tried and true of behavioral psychology are actively present cian, but above all he is a marketing tactics that won’t break the with every interaction we have with our true horseman. Myers has bank. We will also brainstorm marketing horses. In the saddle or on the ground. This trained stock and hunter ideas and share success stories. Further- presentation will focus on the importance horses for state, national more, you will be given the opportunity of putting your horse in a learning frame of and world competition. But he doesn’t to start a marketing plan and to discuss, mind. In addition you will learn the terminol- just train the show horse. His training is one on one any marketing questions you ogy and the application of the techniques for all horses regardless of the discipline. may have. that are firmly established in the literature. He incorporates work with both horse and

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CHA International Conference 2015 • 15 rider to achieve balanced movements. His by giving novice and experienced riders the responsibilities. He has been an approved Ride-in-Sync® philosophy helps riders un- opportunity to ride a reining horse. Nowhere judge for over 20 years, and currently has derstand how body position affects horse else in the world can spectators find an op- judge’s cards with the American Quarter performance. Through Myers’ 45 years of tion like this: the chance to receive a hands- Horse Association (AQHA), American Paint experience and work with thousands of on lesson from an NRHA Professional, to Horse Association (APHA), National - horses and riders, he has developed coach- enjoy a dizzying spin and to feel the power of ing Horse Association (NRHA), National ing and demonstration methods which sliding stops on a well-trained reining horse! Snaffle Association (NSBA), National provides logical information that is easily Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA), understood and put to use. Consistent feed- and World Conformation Horse Associa- Valerie Ormond back from clinic attendees is confirmation Following a 25-year career lead- tion (WCHA). He has judged over 400 total that Terry’s training ideology and teaching ing as a naval officer, Valerie shows in 10 different countries and 33 style produces results. dedicated her time to promot- states including 7 AQHA World, 4 APHA ing the horse industry and World, 3 International Championships, How Shoulder Control sharing lessons learned. Her two and other major AQHA, APHA, NRHA Affects Performance award-winning novels, “Believ- and NSBA shows. Pipkin’s judging teams – Indoor Arena – Friday 3 p.m. ing In Horses” and “Believing In Horses, Too,” have won 120 (99 at WTAMU) National More than anything else, having your highlight rescues, competition, equine-assisted or World Champion or Reserve Champion horse soft and square in their shoulders therapies, military families, and the healing titles including the 2013 and 2014 AQHA improves performance. A horse must be power of horses. Valerie blended education, Collegiate World and NRHA Champion- square in their shoulders in order to be advocacy, and inspiration into stories that also ships; and Equestrian Teams under his able lift their back and drive with their introduce readers to real-life organizations which program direction have won 41 National hind end. If they are not square in their have since gained recognition in the form of Champion or Reserve Champion titles, shoulders, the hind end has no place to grants, fundraisers, publicity, new volunteers, including the 2013 IHSA Western Na- go and they end up with their hocks out and political acknowledgement. Valerie founded tional Champion team. He has trained and in their tail. Terry will show how the rider Veteran Writing Services, LLC, and is a charter shown professionally in , Reining, can lift and square the horse’s shoulders member of the first National Women Veterans Working Cow Horse, Western Pleasure, as part of softness and collection. With Speakers Bureau, being named one of the Top , and Trail, as well as these his instruction, this will be accomplished 101 Leadership Speakers in 2015. A Certified and other classes as a youth exhibitor. He through rider body position and putting Horsemanship Association instructor in both is a National Director for AQHA, currently the horse into a correct frame. No mat- English and Western, she rides and competes in serves on the AQHA and WCHA Judges ter what the discipline, shoulder control the National Capital Adult Equestrian League, Committees, and has served as Chair of impacts performance. and serves as Secretary of the Maryland Horse the AQHA Show and Professional Horse- Council. BelievingInHorses.com men Committee, and the AQHA Show National Cutting Council. Dr. Pipkin has been awarded the Leading Beyond the Saddle – Horse Association Outstanding Young Professional Award by Classroom – Friday at 10:30 a.m. the Equine Science Society and the Texas $ Ride a Reiner – Indoor Arena You may be the most influential leader in 4-H Alumni Award. At WT, he has received – Friday at Noon your students’ lives. What lessons do you the Magister Optimus award, the universi- Come and ride a trained cutting horse on a want to impart in the time you are with ty’s highest faculty recognition. The Texas flag with local professional trainers during this them? And how? You have a larger impact A&M University System awarded him the session. On May 1, 1946, the National Cutting than you realize in the horse industry be- Teaching Excellence Award, and named Horse Association was formed by a group of yond your individual role at a barn, within a him a Regents Professor. cowboys and ranchers with the main goals discipline, or in a lesson program -- and com- of promoting cutting competition, standard- munication is key. Come to this interactive West Texas A&M University izing contest rules, and preserving the cutting session to discover ways to mentor, moti- Welcome – CHA Annual horse’s western heritage. NCHA held its first vate, and lead our next generation of horse Meeting – Thursday cutting in Dublin, Texas, in September 1946. enthusiasts to help them achieve their goals. The ensuing decades have afforded tremen- Sanna Rolling dous growth for the NCHA and, today, more Sanna is a life member of than 2,200 shows are held annually with total John Pipkin John is currently the CHA devoting her talents prize money exceeding $36 million. Director of the Equine as a Level 3 English and Industry Program and a Level 2 Western Instruc- National Reining Regents Professor of Ani- tor to horsemanship Horse Association mal Science at West Texas for people with disabili- A&M University where ties and youth-at-risk. A past or present $ Ride a Reiner – Indoor Arena member of several committees including – Saturday at Noon his duties include coaching the Horse the Instructor Manual, Standards, and IRD, First offered in 2010 at the Alltech© FEI World Judging Team, and overseeing the Eques- Sanna has devoted much of her CHA life to Equestrian Games in Lexington, Ky., “NRHA trian and Stock Horse Teams, in addition IRD and today runs Dream Catcher Stables, Ride a Reiner” has taken the country by storm to teaching, research, and administrative

16 • CHA International Conference 2015 Inc in Houston, TX. A Special Olympics ABC’s of the Human/Horse Darla Ryder Equestrian Coach (1995 World Games Darla started at the age of Relationship – East Pen – Friday at 3 p.m. Coach from Texas), Path Int’l Registered eight with bareback and With over fifty years of equine experi- Instructor, Certified Texas Special Educa- western riding and in her ence and the early mentorship of a retired tion and Math Teacher, Sanna also played early twenties spent time cavalryman, Darla shares techniques that an instrumental part in creating the Top overseas under the tillage of work! Learn how to communicate with a Hands Horse Show (Houston Livestock an instructor with the BHS horse in his own language. Gaining this Show & Rodeo) which was duplicated by (British Horse Society). Her knowledge and adapting it in your ground Ft. Worth, TX (Chisolm Challenge) and career with horses has been varied in both handling techniques bring about a true Austin, TX (Golden ). In 26 years breeds and disciplines. She has raised and partnership between human and horse. her athletes (298) have brought home shown Quarter, Arabian, Appaloosa, Minia- Confidence and trust on both sides makes 264 firsts, 282 seconds, 224 thirds, tures and Gypsy Horses. Darla has successfully for the perfect personal or school horse. A 188 fourths, 148 fifths 99 sixths, 151 served as a trainer, facility/equine manager for horse that willingly follows with the leader honorable mentions. a hunter/jumper barn, a cutting horse facility between the nose and shoulder on a loose and as the Executive Director for a Therapeu- lead, a horse that is quiet and willing, No tic Riding Center. She currently schools horses Teaching Riders with special equipment is needed or used. Disabilities in a Recreational for clients, teaches able bodied riders as well Riding Program – Classroom as riders with special needs and travels as a – Friday at 3 p.m. mentors for various equine programs. She has Jochen Schleese Share in the abilities of people with autism, been with CHA since 1995 and is certified at Jochen documented over traumatic brain injury, Down Syndrome, the Master and Clinician level in Standard 34 years of his experi- complex traumatic stress disorder, Cerebral Certification, Instructors of Riders with Dis- ence as German Certified Palsy, paraplegia, amputation and hip re- abilities, Facilities Management and Vaulting Master Saddler and Saddle placement, visual impairment, hearing im- Coach Certification. She is also a certified Ergonomist in his books pairment, mental retardation, and anxiety instructor with PATH. Darla has presented ‘Suffering in Silence – The disorder. Be part of a discussion including mounted and classroom presentation, clinics Saddle Fit Link to Physi- teaching strategies and challenges, reasons and workshops nationwide and was the first cal and Psychological trauma in Horses’ why these athletes chose the equestrian recipient in 2003 of the coveted “CHA Clinic (2013), ‘The Silent Killer’ (2012) and DVD sport, and advantages gained. Instructor of the Year.” ’Beyond the 9 Points of Saddle Fit’.

CHA International Conference 2015 • 17 Saddle Fit Issue that Affect We have all heard that you have about 2 state and in 5 foreign countries. He is also an Comfort, Performance and seconds to capture the reader or you are out accomplished horseman, having shown and Even Soundness – Classroom of there! In the horse industry we are all so trained horses for a variety of performance – Friday at 9 a.m. busy with our passion and jobs that that’s events, including cutting, reining and cow Certified Master Saddler and Equine Ergono- probably a generous estimate! In this session horse. He was a founding member and Past- mist Jochen Schleese discusses the theories find out the true cost of “free” emailing, true President of the Stock Horse of Texas Associa- behind various saddle designs that will either cost of snail mail, if digital and hard print tion and the American Stock Horse Associa- help or hinder your horse achieve its opti- pay off, how do you survive with a virtually tion. He currently serves on the Executive mum performance. He will go into a brief zero marketing budget, and find out how to Board and is Immediate Past-President of the history of saddle manufacturing and the sell the sizzle. We will also discuss stories of Texas Quarter Horse Association. changes that have been made in recent years Ed Maher…the greatest marketing genius as the use of horses and rider demograph- ever and founder of the DMAA…a man who Energetics for the Perfor- ics have changed. You will learn about the tuned pennies to hundred dollar bills…from mance Horse – Classroom – 9 points of saddle fit and the impact each a wheel chair and will provide you with a Saturday at 10:30 a.m. of these have on the biomechanics of your summary of cost free approaches to let new A discussion, based on the science, of the horse, based on individual conformational customers know you are ready for them. importance of different energy sources requirements. Find out how symptomatic for the performance horse and how these lameness can be avoided by ensuring the sources may affect performance.” saddle is fitted correctly to even an ‘asym- Dennis H. Sigler, Ph.D. metrically’ muscled horse. Dennis is a Professor and Cheryl West Extension Horse Special- Cheryl is a Master CHA Identifying and Correcting ist in the Department of Instructor for English, Saddle Fit Issues to Horse Animal Science, Texas and to Rider – East Pen – Fri- Western, Therapeutic day at 1:30 p.m. A&M University. Dr. Sigler and Jumping, and a Pro- Jochen Schleese takes the information from received a B.S. degree fessional Association of the morning’s theoretical session and puts it from Abilene Christian Therapeutic Horseman- into a practical perspective to show the vi- University, a M.S. degree ship certified instructor sual difference proper saddle fit and the cor- from Texas Tech and his and mentor. She specializes in infusing rect design to accommodate both horse and Ph.D. degree from Texas A&M. From 1980 dressage and biomechanics into all rid- rider anatomy will make. Jochen will draw to 1989 he was the leader of the equine ing disciplines and developing instructors. on the horse to illustrate the reflex points teaching and research program at Kansas Owns and operates West Equestrian Ranch you want to avoid and how to determine State University. For the 15 years prior to in Sand Springs Oklahoma, teaching lessons the saddle support area of your horse. joining the faculty at Texas A&M in 2006, to over 60+ riders a week at her ranch as Dr. Sigler was employed in the livestock well as Stillwater, Broken Arrow, Edmond, feed industry as a nutritionist and sales Stigler and more. She often travels certifying Tom Scrima Tom serves as a board mem- director. He has done nutrition, formula- instructors, mentoring and teaching clinics. ber of the American Competi- tion, sales and marketing work for a total Serves on the board for Great Plains Dres- tive Trail Horse Association, of 6 different feed companies. sage Chapter, Oklahoma Dressage Chapter a 501 c3 nonprofit. During board, the CHA development for Instructors his high school and college In addition to extension education activities, for Riders with Disabilities committee, and years Tom earned his tuition Dr. Sigler conducts research and trains gradu- in process of helping other groups start up. and spending money training ate students in the area of exercise science She was the program manager for American horses and giving riding les- and nutrition. Specifically, he is interested in Therapeutic Center, with 70+ riders, for 5 sons. It wasn’t until meeting his future bride, conditioning and management of the juve- years. She strives to use to encourage riders while both were instructing at a summer nile and mature athletic horse to maximize and people from all walks of life that upper camp, that he realized he really didn’t know performance and enhance structural integ- level equitation can be achieved no matter much about riding so he took a back seat to rity. Other areas of interest include nutri- what discipline, horse or income. her Intercollegiate Collegiate All American tional strategies to enhance performance and status and focused in on business during his reduce musculo-skeletal injuries. Dr. Sigler Connected Riding – East Pen later years at the University of Notre Dame. has served as President of the Equine Science – Friday at 10:30 a.m. He then went on to obtain an Advanced Society, has published numerous scientific Connected riding would focus on the rider Degree from DMAA in Direct Marketing. and popular press articles and has served and their ability to clearly communicate as an invited speaker at many national and to the horse. Many times we spend a lot How to Take Your Horse state-wide meetings. He is a member of the of energy trying to fix the horse, without Business to the Next Level American Society of Animal Science and realizing that what we do in the saddle, with Little to No Dollar the Equine Science Society. Dr. Sigler has a and how we ride affects much of their re- Outlay. The Economics of Economical Marketing lifetime of practical horse experience. He has sponse. This includes fear and tension. We – Classroom – Saturday been an AQHA-approved judge for 33 years use biomechanics and connection to help at 1:30 p.m. and has judged horse shows in nearly every us be more aware of our bodies.

18 • CHA International Conference 2015 Melanie Wilhelm Melanie Wilhelm, In Appreciation to our Donors: Wilhelm Performance Alberta Equestrian Federation Kimberly Brown Horses, Nazareth, Texas. An NRHA Professional, American Competitive Trail Horse Association Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau Melanie has a current Amarillo Convention and Visitors Council Mandy Morrison NRHA Lifetime Earnings American Morgan Horse Association Markel Insurance Company of more than $34,400. American Association of Equine Practitioners Murfreesboro Convention and Visitors Bureau Her accomplishments include many accolades American Quarter Horse Association National Cutting Horse Association including: 2011 Open Derby finalist, 2012 Arabian Horse Association National Reining Horse Association NRHA Professional Horse Woman of the Active Interest Media – Stable Management Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Year, and multiple AQHA World Show qualifications. From the round pen to the Bitless Bridle Rein Aid show pen, Wilhelm Performance Horses Blaze Magazine Sanna Roling – Dream Catcher Stables specializes in producing reining horses of Charla Ann Story Schleese Saddlery Service the highest caliber as well as developing Cool Horse in Amarillo youth and non-pro riders. SOL Design, Inc. Gerrie Barnes – Progressive Horsemanship Tara Gamble Getting Your Students EquiBrew Tim Alderson – Involved with Reining – Indoor Arena – Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Holistic Horse Magazine Pine Cove Conference Center Melanie will teach you how to implement Horse Sense Solutions Tom and Claudia Peters simple reining based exercises into your les- Horse Tack Co. United States Dressage Federation son program to keep your beginner students involved while giving them goals for success! Interscholastic Equestrian Association Warner’s Printing Jo-Anne Young Western Safety Stirrup JoAnne Young Julie Goodnight Wrangler JoAnne has been teaching riding and training horses for over 40 years, and is happy that she is still learning. Every student and every horse bring fresh challenges that keep life interesting. She has been privileged and blessed beyond her wildest dreams to study with such wonderful instructors as Walter Zettl (dressage coach to Canadian event team when they won bronze at Los Angeles Olympics), Bertin Potter in Germany, Molly Sivewright (FEI judge and past chair of the Fellows of the British Horse Society), Carel Eijkenaar (FEI judge), Eddo Hoestra (F.E.I. Trainer) and Doris Halstead (Physical Therapist and author of “Releasing the Potential: Physical Therapy Modalities for Horse and Rider.” Jo-Anne is the author of the M.A. thesis: “Preparing students for riding instructor certification through col- lege curricula.”

Lateral Work Defined – East Pen – Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Lateral means sideways....or does it? How to introduce the simplest lateral work (leg yielding) to a horse and rider; when and how to add shoulder-in, haunches-in (aka travers) and half-pass (aka traversal). Purpose of each exercise and how it contributes to gymnasti- cally developing the horse as an athlete.

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