International Conference 2010

certified horsemanship association International Conference 2010

October 21st – 24th, 2010

The Oaks EquestrianLake City, CenterFlorida

1.800.399.0138

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Our Host Site: Lake City, Florida and The Oaks Equestrian CHA Corporate OFFICE Center – an O’Connor Signature Facility 4037 Iron Works Parkway Suite 180 Lexington, KY 40511 | 800-399-0138 Lake City and the Suwannee River Valley is representative of “Old Florida” with moss laden Oak Trees and a laid- www.CHA-ahse.org | office@ CHA-ahse.org back lifestyle that harkens to earlier times. The storied Suwannee River meanders through the region and is Florida’s quintessential river. The Suwannee River is nationally renowned for great canoeing and kayaking. Ichetucknee CHA STAFF Springs State Park is just a few miles from The Oaks and is the nation’s most pristine river and emits enough water Christy Landwehr – CEO ...... [email protected] to provide every man, woman and child on earth with five-ounces of water daily. Whether you’re here for a few Polly Haselton Barger – Prog. Dir [email protected] days....or for the rest of your life, you’re going to discover that Lake City and the Suwannee River Valley are a place Terri Weaver – Mem. Svs. Dir...... [email protected] to which you’ll yearn to visit again.

Julie Goodnight – Intn’l Spokesperson [email protected] The Oaks is excited to be the host of the 43rd Annual CHA International Conference! Welcome to an exciting week- end of seminars, training and fellowship with equestrians of all backgrounds and expertise. While at The Oaks, we Executive Committee hope that you take the time to enjoy our facility and get to know our community and all we have to offer. The Oaks President...... Tara Gamble, [email protected] of Lake City is excited about the opportunity to be working with such a prestigious organization as the Certified Pres. Elect....Brent Morgan, [email protected] Horsemanship Association. Our Equestrian Center was designated in 2009 as a CHA Site of Accreditation and we Vice Pres...... Chad Coppess, [email protected] want you all to feel like The Oaks is your home away from home. Treasurer...... Peggy Adams, padams@[email protected] Secretary...... Beth Powers, [email protected] Conveniently located in the triangle between Ocala, Jacksonville and Tallahassee, The Oaks of Lake City provides Immediate Past Pres.... Pat Mullins, [email protected] all the advantages of Florida living, with the benefits of a north central location which allows for a milder climate and seasonal changes. With the peace and beauty of small town living, yet the ease of access to the cultural activi- ties and conveniences of Gainesville and Jacksonville, The Oaks of Lake City provides the best of both worlds. With 2009/2010 CHA Board of Directors majestic views of Live Oak trees, rolling hills and an abundance of green space, The Oaks of Lake City is an ideal Shellie Davis...... [email protected] neighborhood for any nature enthusiast. The Community boasts over 1,200 acres and multiple types of home sites Tammi Gainer...... [email protected] to choose from. The diversity in estate and home site locations, as well as the prestigious design plans makes The Don Kleckner...... [email protected] Oaks of Lake City what has been referred to as “the best new planned community in North Florida.” Jill Montgomery...... [email protected] Ann Streett-Joslin...... [email protected] The Oaks Equestrian Center spares no expense and is the world’s first Five Star Audubon Certified equestrian facil- Susanne Valla...... [email protected] ity. Nestled within The Oaks of Lake City community, the equestrian facility caters to residents and their guests. Ward Stutz...... [email protected] As the Inaugural O’Connor Signature facility, The Oaks Equestrian Center operates with the highest standard of Anne Brzezicki...... [email protected] horse care, a hospitality style staff and a multitude of concierge services available to facility members. The unique Danvers Child...... [email protected] programming offered by the equestrian center creates a welcoming environment for all riding disciplines. Please don’t hesitate to ask questions of our staff, take tours of the facility, and our model home, to get a feel for REGION DIRECTORS what life at The Oaks is all about. On behalf of The Oaks Community and the Equestrian Center Staff, I hope that REGION 1 REGION 6 you have an exciting and educational weekend that is sure to create lasting memories! BC, WA, W MT, NH, VT, ME, MA, CT, RI, ID, OR, ALB NB, QB, NF Christine Guenther Lori Maciulewicz , General Manager 503-873-5580 774-259-1004 Colleen Davis Christine.guenther@ [email protected] verizon.net REGION 7 REGION 2 N CA, GA, FL, SC, AL Welcome to the 2010 Certi- signature facility The Oaks Equestrian Center. This Sask., Manitoba, Laura Elliott fied Horsemanship Association year continues to offer a wonderful slate of speakers E MN, ND, SD 205-655-3782 Phyllis Howe [email protected] (CHA) International Conference who will be presenting various seminars, mounted 204-224-1180 in beautiful Lake City, Florida. demonstrations and skills that offer something for [email protected] REGION 8 OK, TX, MS, AK, LA, NM everyone! Thank you so much for your support of REGION 3 Darla Ryder CHA and we look forward to seeing you during the MN, WI, Western ONT, 817-688-3430 It is with great pleasure that we Upper Michigan, IA, IL [email protected] welcome you to Lake City, FL. conference. Kathy Findley 262-895-6978 REGION 9 The home of the 2010 CHA In- whisperingwillowfarm@ MO, NE, CO, KS, WY ternational Conference! What a beautiful city, state yahoo.com Julia Hershey 719-440-4979 and facility that will host us this year. We are very ex- Tara Gamble, CHA President REGION 4 hersheysheavenlyhorses@ cited to have you join us at the prestigious O’Connor [email protected] KY, W VA, E Ont. earthlink.net Terry Williams Jones 513-850-5397 REGION 10 [email protected] CA, NE, UT, AZ, HI Welcome! Out of all my job CEO. Here’s to a wonderful educational conference Lori Hall-McNary REGION 5 760-224-2483 responsibilities as your Chief where we can all learn more about the amazing NY, NJ, [email protected] Executive Officer, one of horse and how we can benefit them and our riders WA DC, VA, DE, PA Jo-Anne Young REGION 11 the ones I enjoy the most is to achieve their goals. I hope to meet and chat with 585-567-8142 AK, Yuk. Terr., Frozen No. coordinating the CHA Inter- each and every one of you about what you would joanne.young@ Teddy Franke houghton.edu (907) 457-6059 national Conference for you. like from CHA. Here’s to the future! [email protected] I love putting together a great REGION 12 – list of session topics presented by top professionals INTERNATIONAL Christy Landwehr, CHA Chief Executive Officer CHA Corporate Office in the equine industry. I am so proud to be a part of CHA as a certified instructor, clinic staff and your [email protected]

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CHA Award Winners Special Events Volunteer of the year 2009...... Tim Alderson 2008...... Jack Breaks - Highlights - 2007...... Lynn O’Brien 2006...... Beth Powers 2005...... Bill Enns Silent Auction Opening Session and 2004...... Lynn Squire To be held Thursday – Saturday Annual Membership Meeting 2003...... Christine Guenther Final bids accepted on Saturday night. Make Thursday, October 21st at 2 p.m. 2002...... Dodi Stacey 2001...... Jo-Anne Young sure to stroll through the auction area and bid at the Holiday Inn 2000...... Michal Kays on your favorite items. All proceeds benefit CHA Come and listen to Daniel Stewart in his en- 1999...... Susanne Valla to help provide scholarships to those who need tertaining and informative “Sports Psychology 1998...... Barbara Christian financial help to attend a CHA clinic. Clinic” and then stay for the CHA Annual Mem- 1997...... Lew Sterrett 1996...... Susan Harris bership Meeting to find out the state of your as- CHA Annual Awards Banquet sociation and the Ins and Outs of making your Partnership in Safety Saturday Night, October 23rd at 7 p.m. CHA membership work for you! 2009 ...... Equisure, Inc. – Holiday Inn Hotel 2008...... Kentucky Horse Park 2007...... American Quarter Horse Association Help us celebrate in our best dress (black jeans are CHA Meet and Greet Reception 2006...... American Vaulting Association fine!) as we toast the following award winners: Thursday, October 21st at 5 p.m. 2005 ...... NARHA CHA Volunteer of the Year – Holiday Inn Hotel 2004...... North American Horsemen’s Association CHA Instructor of the Year Enjoy appetizers and a cash bar while you meet 2003 ...... American Camping Association 2002...... Markel Insurance Company Clinic Instructor of the Year fellow CHA members, The Oaks Equestrian 2001...... American Youth Horse Council Partnership in Safety Award Staff, Lake City leaders and others. Hear wel- 2000...... Washington State 4-H Foundation CHA School Horse of the Year come address from Lake City mayor Stephen 1999...... Horse Council of British Columbia CHA Distinguished Service Award Witt and keynote speech from Olympian David 1998...... Hadley Stacey 1997...... Julie Fershtman of counsel O’Connor. 1996...... Lexington Helmets Mounted and Hands-On Horse Sessions All mounted and hands-on horse sessions will be Lunches at CHA Stone School held in the covered, outdoor arena, or round pen The Oaks Equestrian Center Horse of the Year at The Oaks Equestrian Center. Four riding spots Sponsored by: 2009...... BoJangles from Paradise Ranch in Springfield, TN are available for almost every mounted session. Central States Enterprises 2008...... Smokey from Dream Catcher Stables in Spring, TX Riders sign up ahead of time at registration for – Showtime Feed & 2007 ...... Doc – Golden Gate Vaulters – Golden, CO 2006 ...... Domino’s Crescent Moon – the session of your choice. Make sure to note rid- Bryan Zecher Homes Eagle Creek Equestrian Center in Griffin, GA ing ability at the top of each form, do not sign up 2005 .....Mr. Peach – Emigrant Spgs. Hrsmn. in Grass Valley, CA to ride in a class that is being taught at a higher 2004 ...... Woody – Woodloch Stables in Hugo, MN level than you ride. Limit one ride time per per- First Aid and CPR Certification 2003 ...... Shotgun Jetta – TLC Stables in East Swanzy, NH 2002...... Yeller – Rancho Vista Therapy Ctr in Fort Collins, CO son for the entire conference to make sure we Join us on Sunday morning to keep your First have enough room for all. Riding spots are not Aid and CPR Certification current. CHA Instructor of the Year open to day rate participants. All are welcome to 2009...... Steven Lantvit from La Porte, Indiana audit all sessions. Keep in mind that all riders will Photographs and Video 2008 ...... Tanya “T” Cody of Tallahassee, Florida be given a thorough safety check before starting By being an attendee at this event you are 2007 ...... Jennifer Willey of White Bear Lake, Minnesota their session. Helmets and boots are required. allowing CHA to capture your image on either 2006 ...... Karen Pikovsky of Irwin, Pennsylvania 2005 ...... Lori Hall-McNary of Escondido, California photography, video or both and use it to further 2004 ...... Rathel Gincig of Aurora, Colorado Semi – Private Lessons promote CHA and educational conferences in 2003 ...... Cydney Adler of Burien, Washington with Mitzi Summers and the future. Cheryl Rohnke-Kronsberg CHA Clinic Instructor Cost of semi-private dressage and western lessons Trail Encampment Dinner of the Year is $55 for one hour per person with all proceeds Sponsored by The Oaks Equestrian Center 2009...... Stan Loewen from Mead, Kansas 2008...... Millie Binkley of New Johnsonville, Tennessee going to CHA for the scholarship fund. Come and join us for a wonderful BBQ dinner 2007 ...... Jo-Anne Young of Houghton, New York under the stars with speakers Sharon Miner and 2006 ...... Tara Gamble of Edmonton, Alberta Exhibits & CHA Product Line Chester Weber! 2005 ...... Polly Haselton Barger of Nashville, Tennessee – Holiday Inn Hotel 2004...... Barbara Klatt of Lancaster, Ohio 2003 ...... Darla Ryder of Weatherford, Texas Please take the time to shop and check out the great items on sale from CHA, our sponsors CHA Distinguished and vendors. Order CHA logo wear products at Service Awar conference and get free shipping! 2009...... Fred Bruce

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Conference Presenters: Thank you to all of this year’s Saturday – 9 – 10:15 – Dutch volunteer presenters. Your willingness to share your expertise is Oven Cooking – Breakfast much appreciated! Saturday – 1:30 – 2:45 – How to Pack a Horse A merican S cott F arriers Carter Saturday – 3 – 4:15 A ssociation – Highlines and Picketlines R obbie Scott is a Level 3 CHA Hunziker/ packing instructor, Lyle Jenkins and past CHA board Bess Darrow member. His experience Robbie is a certified in packing comes from working as ranch Dr. Darrow was born a farrier with the manager and packing guide for Camp horse fanatic who never American Farriers Association. He lives in Classen YMCA in Davis, Oklahoma. He outgrew her passion Dade City, Florida and is a third generation currently works for Blessing Ranch in for horses. As a young farrier/blacksmith. He has been shoeing Livermore, Colorado. adult, she was an avid horses for 12 years and mainly works member of the United on English horses (dressage, jumpers, States Pony Club, and hunters). Robbie loves farrier competitions T im A lderson she also competed and has competed all over North America, extensively in dressage and eventing. She including the World Championships Tim has been involved obtained a B.S. in Biology in 1992 from in Calgary, Canada. He was selected as with CHA for over 20 Bryn Mawr College and continued on to an official farrier for the Alltech World years in the camping be a large animal veterinary technician, a Equestrian Games, along with Lyle Jenkins. industry. He is a lifetime horse trainer and a riding instructor. Bess When he is not shoeing, his makes farrier member of CHA who became interested in equine dentistry knives and tools. joined in 1997 and a when a certified equine dentist came certified instructor in through a barn she managed in the early Lyle is a Certified both English and Western. His camp, 1990’s and stopped to give an educational Journeyman Farrier Pine Cove Christian Conference Center, lecture. At that point, her interest was through American has also been involved with CHA piqued and she realized her passion for Farriers Association. for many years as a clinic host site, equine dentistry due to the difference it He has been shoeing board member meeting location and made in so many horse’s lives. She became horses for 21 years, and international conference location. As a certified equine dental technician with specializes in English a member of the board for three years, the International Association of Equine sport-horses. He lives Tim was instrumental in helping with Dentistry in 2001, and soon went on to in Ocala, Florida with the trail program and fundraising for pursue her even loftier goal of obtaining his wife, daughter and CHA. As a matter of fact, for over 10 a DVM. She received a DVM from Ross son where he runs his farrier business. He years now, Tim has been instrumental in University and completed a clinical year works with some of the top hunter riders providing a saddle for our annual raffle at the University of Florida College of in the country shoeing their horses. He, that takes place at the CHA International Veterinary Medicine in 2007. Her love along with Robbie Hunziker, was chosen Conference each year and has raised many of teaching is still evident, as she insists to shoe at the World Equestrian Games. dollars for CHA. on educating her clients (and anyone else who will listen !) about the benefits Effective Hoof Care Friday – 10:30 – 11:45 and rewards of proper equine dentistry Saturday – 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. – Knot Tying 101 to Advanced for their horses. Her current practice – Round Pen emphasizes equine dentistry and wellness. Friday – 1:30 – 2:45 This session will discuss the reasons for – Dutch Oven Cooking Veterinarian Equine trimming and shoeing, the reasons for – Peach Cobbler Dentistry having certified farriers do your work, Saturday – 3 – 4:15 p.m. and then show you what a good solid Friday – 4:30 – 5:45 – How to – Round Pen job looks like. Teach Your Horses to Pony

6 • CHA International Conference 2010 This lecture will be a hands-on, show-and- Excursions. She teaches all ages and tell overview of the anatomy of the equine disciplines based out of HorseFeathers T ammi head and mouth, including the different Farm in Goffstown, New Hampshire. Gainer teeth and their functions, how to age a Camping and riding is her passion horse by its teeth, dentistry needed for and she has traveled with her Tennesee Having grown different life stages, and common dental Walking Horses all over the country up around horses, issues. It will also cover the difference including a trek from Mexico to Canada. Tammi began her between advanced dentistry and simple At home, Julie and her students ride professional equine floating, the importance of balancing the Missouri Fox Trotting Horses and career in 1989 mouth, the use of bit seats, an overview of Tennessee Walking Horses in Open as a trail guide at a large ranch camp bits, and the pros and cons of hand floats Dressage Competition throughout New where she was first exposed to the world vs. power tools. The Tune Ups mobile England to promote Classic Training of equestrian vaulting and attended her equine dentistry trailer will be available Principals for Gaited Horses of all breeds. first CHA Standard Instructor Certification to walk through. Clinic. Tammi joined the instructor Gaited Horses and staff at Pegasus Farm, one of the largest Their Riders therapeutic equestrian centers in the Friday – 9 – 10:15 a.m. United States, in the spring of 1995. While J ulie – The Oaks Lecture Room working at the Farm part-time and home Dillon schooling her three children, Tammi also Come to this session to understand spent much time working under several Julie specializes in the four-beat footfalls and guidelines trainers in both reining and dressage and Gaited Equitation, for selecting gaited lesson horses. Learn achieved NARHA instructor certification. Dressage Principals how to teach riders on gaited horses In 2000, she achieved CHA Master Level and Equestrian from novice to advanced students. Instructor and clinic staff status and has

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CHA International Conference 2010 • 7 since earned CI status in the IRD and J ulie Lengthening and Vaulting programs as well. In 2005 Goodnight Collecting Exercises Tammi was promoted to Equestrian Saturday – 3 – 4:15 p.m. Director at Pegasus Farm where she now Julie Goodnight – Covered Arena manages all aspects of the equestrian has more than a Advanced use of the aids for both programs that include 250 plus students quarter-century English and Western riders, to improve each week participating in areas such of horse training performance and have greater control. as horsemanship, driving, vaulting, experience. Her veterans, and work programs. Since varied background The Journey 1998 Tammi has been the head coach ranges from Keynote at the of the Pegasus Vaulting Club; a twelve dressage and jumping to racing, reining, CHA Awards Banquet member recreational team that performs colt-starting, and wilderness riding. She demonstrations and workshops at various teaches “Classic Skills for a Natural Ride” What I have learned about horses, horse venues throughout Ohio. and travels coast-to-coast and beyond to people and myself in half a century. film her television show, Horse Master, So You Want to Build as well as to appear at horse expos, a Vaulting Program conferences and clinics. Her training and – Where do You Start? teaching techniques are frequent features T eresa Saturday – 9 – 10:15 a.m. of Horse & Rider, The Instructor, Kackert – The Oaks Lecture Room The Trail Rider and America’s Horse. In 2008 she was named Equine Affaire’s Teresa has been This session will help you to properly Exceptional Equestrian Educator--one CHA Clinic plan and start a vaulting program at your of only three awards ever given. Julie is Instructor since facility including equipment, horses, and clinic staff for CHA and the association’s 2003. She is also staff and planning a typical lesson. international spokesperson. Visit www. Chris Irwin Natural juliegoodnight.com. Horsemanship ‘Double-Gold’ Advanced Maneuvers at Certified and a Tara Gamble the Canter and Lope Richard Shrake Resistance Free Riding Friday – 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. Master Level Trainer/Instructor. Teresa is Tara is the Certified – Outdoor Arena the creator of the ‘Soft Touch’ Training Horsemanship Program – Classical Equitation & Natural Association President, Learn training and teaching techniques Horsemanship and has over 20 years a certified Master for advanced riders such as collection professional experience as a Rider, Clinic Instructor, and at the canter, flying lead changes and Competitor, Trainer, Instructor, Clinician a designated professional horseman with rollbacks. and Personal Coach. She is founder of the American Quarter Horse Association. Great Horses of America, Consignment Her education includes a Bachelor of Riding Exercises on the Horse Sales company and Co-Founder of Science degree in agriculture with an Ground for All Levels Pink Heart Pony Kids, Inc. 501(c)3 NPO. animal science major from the University Friday – 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. Teresa specializes in: confidence building of Alberta. Her background is varied in – The Oaks Lecture Room in both horse and rider, horse behavior Western and English, and she has been modification, motivational personal fortunate enough to represent Canada as Fun and enlightening unmounted coaching and skill enhancement for First Runner-Up Miss Rodeo Canada 1998. exercises to use with students on a rainy riders & horses of all levels and disciplines. day to teach better balance on the horse, ‘Your horse will know the difference’. www. Equine Nutrition fluid rhythm in the saddle and better GreatHorses.org, [email protected] Friday – 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. communication and control of the horse. – Lecture Room at The Oaks ‘Sky’s the Limit’ – Flat and Equitation Problems and Over Fences, Exercises Attend this session to better understand Exercises to Solve Them at Varying Levels the horse’s digestive system (anatomy Saturday – Noon Friday – 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. and physiology), and also the nutrients – Covered Arena – Outdoor Arena and their importance for the health of the horse. We will take a look at different Common equitation errors in both Putting theory into practice, these exercises forages and concentrates, along with English and Western riders with fun and over ground poles and fences will sharpen vitamins and minerals and deficiencies. easy exercises to improve riding position. both horse and rider skills while improving

8 • CHA International Conference 2010 safety, consistency and having fun at the Her horses have obtained two National M arilyn same time. Please bring all your questions, Top Ten awards and numerous Regional Maler issues or concerns – I am at your service! Championships ,Regional Top Fives and show championships in Western, Saddle Dr. Maler received ‘Soft Touch’ ™ Training: Seat, Hunt Seat, Reining, Side Saddle, her Doctorate of ‘Ride with Perfect Rhythm’, Dressage, Hunter and Trail classes. She has Veterinary Medicine You Can Do It! been teaching privately for over 20 years, with Honors from Friday – Noon working with both adults and children. the University of – Covered Arena She is also Head Instructor at Wings of Florida in 1999. She Hope Equitherapy center and is a CHA obtained her training For all disciplines and all levels of horse CI. She currently owns 11 horses, 3 dogs, in Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy and rider, these exercises will enhance barn cats and chickens. at The Healing Oasis Wellness Center and communication between horse and rider completed Basic Animal Chiropractic at for better performance on the trail or in the Relaxation of Options for Animals Chiropractic College. show arena. Come to learn these exercises Horse and Rider She is certified in Animal Chiropractic and take them home to teach your Saturday – 3 – 4:15 p.m. by both the American Veterinary students and STAY in the blue ribbons! – Outdoor Arena Chiropractic Association (AVCA) and the International Veterinary Chiropractic This workshop is appropriate for all riding Association (IVCA). She is presently levels. It will be conducted at a walk and an instructor at Options for Animals Pat Leach trot. Exercises and theory will be presented Chiropractic College training veterinarians to help horse and rider relax and improve and chiropractors in animal chiropractic Pat has been their ability to listen to each other. These techniques. She is also a certifying training and exercises are especially useful for green examiner for IVCA examinations in the showing horses, green riders, warm-ups and cool US. Dr. Maler received her training and Arabian horses downs, and horses and riders that have certification in Veterinary Acupuncture for over 30 years. had a bad experience. and Traditional Chinese Veterinary

CHA International Conference 2010 • 9 CHA International Conference Tentative Schedule of Events The Oaks Equestrian Center and the Holiday Inn October 21 – 24, 2010 Thursday, October 21, 2010 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration – Holiday Inn Lake City

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. CHA Clinic Staff Retreat Julie Dillon – Gaited Horses and Their Riders Tara Gamble – Equine Industry Trends Polly Haselton Barger – Communication Tactics/ Evaluation Skills and Paperwork Christy Landwehr – Workshop Sharing and Outline Sharing

Lunch on Your Own before 2 p.m. session

2 p.m. Daniel Stewart – Equestrian Sports Psychology Seminar – Holiday Inn

3:30 p.m. CHA Annual Membership Meeting – Holiday Inn Christy Landwehr – The Ins and Outs of CHA – How to Make Your Association Work for You

5 p.m. Meet and Greet Reception – Holiday Inn Welcome – Mayor Stephen Witt of Lake City Keynote – David O’Connor Visitors will attend from other equine clubs, associations and businesses in Florida

Friday, October 22, 2010 Breakfast on your own 9 – 10:15 a.m. JoAnne Young – Seat Exercises on the Lunge Line for Riders of All Levels – Covered Arena (1E/1W) – TG Daniel Stewart – Mental Preparation Mounted Clinic -Sport Psychology on Your Horse #1 – Outdoor Arena (4E) – SC Julie Dillon – Gaited Horses and Their Riders – Lecture Room

10:30 – 11:45 Teresa Kackert – ‘Sky’s the Limit’ – Flat and Over Fences, Exercises at Varying Levels – Outdoor Arena (4E) – SC Heidi Potter – Low Stress Round Pen Work – Round Pen (1 in hand) Tara Gamble – Equine Nutrition – Lecture Room Scott Carter – Knot Tying 101 to Advanced – Trail Encampment

Noon Lunch – Sponsored by Central States Enterprises – Showtime Feed & Bryan Zecher Homes – Teresa Kackert – ‘Soft Touch’ ™ Training: ‘Ride with Perfect Rhythm’, You Can Do It! – Covered Arena (2E/2W) – TG

1:30 – 2:45 Mitzi Summers/Heidi Potter – Centered Riding Workshop for Instructors – Covered Arena (2E/2W) – TG Julie Goodnight – Advanced Maneuvers at the Canter and Lope – Outdoor Arena (2E/2W) – SC Karen Murdock – Trick Training for Your Students and School Horses – Lecture Room Scott Carter – Dutch Oven Cooking – Trail Encampment

3 – 4:15 p.m. Cheryl Rohnke-Kronsberg – Upper Level Exercises for Your Students – Covered Arena (2E/2W) – TG Ann Streett-Joslin – Resistance Free® Rhythm Exercises – Round Pen (2E/2W) – BP Daniel Stewart – How to Develop an Equestrian Cross Training and Fitness Program for Your Riders- Lecture Room

4:30 – 5:45 Mitzi Summers – Affected vs. Effective Methods of Riding and Training – Covered Arena (2E/2W) – TG Karen Murdock- Trick Training Hands-On – Outdoor Arena (4 in hand) – SC Julie Goodnight – Riding Exercises on the Ground for All Levels – Lecture Room Scott Carter – How to Teach Your Horses to Pony – Trail Encampment (2W)

6 p.m. Dinner at the Trail Encampment Sharon Miner – My Horses, My Passions – Sharing of Equine Stories – Lecture Room Chester Weber – Combined Driving Demonstration – Covered Arena

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Saturday, October 23, 2010 Breakfast on your own 9 a.m. – 10:15 $Semi Private Dressage Lessons – Mitzi Summers * Western – Cheryl Rohnke-Kronsberg – Covered Arena (2E/2W) Tammi Gainer – So You Want To Build a Vaulting Program – Where Do You Start? – Lecture Room Scott Carter – Dutch Oven Cooking – Trail Encampment

10:30 – 11:45 Daniel Stewart-Mental Preparation Mounted Clinic-Sport Psychology on Your Horse #2- Covered Arena (2E/2W) – BP Ken Najorka – Horsemanship Patterns for All Disciplines and Levels – Outdoor Arena (2E/2W) – SC Terry Williams – Conformation – Is Your Horse Structurally Sound? – Round Pen (2 in hand) Dr. Marilyn Maler – What is Chiropractic? – Lecture Room

Noon Lunch – Julie Goodnight – Equitation Problems and Exercises to Solve Them – Covered Arena (2E/2W) – TG

1:30 – 2:45 Ken Najorka – Reining Skills for all Levels – Covered Arena (4W) – SC Jim McDonald – Creating a Soft Feel From the Ground to the Saddle – Outdoor Arena (2E/2W) halters on each – TG Robbie Hunziker CF/Lyle Jenkins CF – Effective Hoof Care – Round Pen (1 horse in hand) Dale Myler – Beginning Bits and Bitting – Lecture Room Scott Carter – How to Pack – Trail Encampment (1 horse in hand)

3 – 4:15 p.m. Julie Goodnight – Lengthening and Collecting Exercises – Covered Arena (2E/2W) – SC Pat Leach – Relaxation of Horse and Rider – Outdoor Arena (2E/2W) – TG Dr. Bess Darrow – Veterinarian Equine Dentistry – Round Pen (1horse in hand) Cheryl Rohnke- Kronsberg – How to Start and Run an Equine Business Successfully – Lecture Room Scott Carter – Highlines and Picketlines – Trail Encampment

4:30 – 5:45 Dawn Samuelson – Horses are the Easy Ones – We are the Complicated Ones – Covered Arena (2E/2W) – SC Daniel Stewart – Mental Preparation Clinic – Sports Psychology on Your Horse #3 – Outdoor Arena (2E/2W) – TG Dr. Craig Roberts – Understanding Lameness in Horses – Reception Area Lecture Room Dale Myler – Advanced Bits and Bitting – Lecture Room

7 p.m. CHA Annual Awards Banquet – Holiday Inn Keynote – Julie Goodnight – The Journey 9 p.m. Closing of Silent Auction Sunday, October 24, 2010 Breakfast on Your Own Tours on your Own 8 a.m. – Noon $ % CPR Certification – Holiday Inn

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. CHA Clinic Staff Retreat – Holiday Inn Julie Goodnight – Sample Lessons – Ground and Mounted Polly Haselton Barger – Rider Evaluation Video 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 at Holiday Inn Lake City Hotel. $ Registration and extra fee required. Sign up at CHA registration desk. $$ Registration and extra fee required. * Sign up sheet will be available during conference registration at the hotel. (IRD) – Session is for all instructors, but will have information for IRD instructors specifically as well. % CPR and First Aid Certification requires a separate registration and separate fee of $15. Please email Membership Services Director Terri Weaver at tweaver@CHA_ahse.org or call her at 800-399-0138 to reserve your spot. Only 15 places open.

CHA International Conference 2010 • 11 Medicine (TCVM), as well as Chinese dedicated to horsemanship education. My Horses, My Passions Veterinary Herbology, from the Chi Part of its mission is to make the joy of – Sharing of Equine Stories Institute of Chinese Veterinary Medicine a relationship with a horse available to Friday – 6 p.m. and China National Society of Chinese people who would not ordinarily have – The Oaks Lecture Room Veterinary Medicine. Presently, she that opportunity and that was the original instructs Veterinary Acupuncture at motivation for founding the Graham Sharon shares her insight on creating and the Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine. Equestrian center (www.Grahameq.org). reaching goals, writing about horses and They work closely with anyone who wants becoming a published author. She’ll read What Is Chiropractic? to advance their horsemanship skills and excerpts from her Beloved Horses series, Saturday – 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. knowledge. including inspiring stories about horses in – The Oaks Lecture Room CHA programs. Creating a Soft Feel From The purpose of Chiropractic is the Ground to the Saddle to optimize health. The principle Saturday – 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. that guides this is the body’s innate – Outdoor Arena K aren recuperative power which is affected Murdock by and integrated through the nervous Creating a soft feel in our horses takes system. Chiropractic care focuses on focus. We start on the ground and it Karen, a retired the health and proper movement of transfers to the saddle. The secret is to psychiatric all joints in the body, but especially, spend our time and energy on creating a nurse, has the proper functioning of the spinal softness in ourselves and our horses will been training column. Chiropractors are the only respond in kind. We will learn about all the animals for doctors trained to diagnose and treat things we do that create resistance in our over 30 years using a combination of subluxations. Vertebral Subluxation horses. We will learn some techniques and shaping techniques, a specialized clicker Complex (VSC) or subluxation is strategies for preparing to work with our system and positive reinforcement. Her the medical term for a functional horses so that we avoid presenting them unique approach uses games and play misalignment of a vertebrae or the with approaches that build resistance. The as a way to connect and bond with limited mobility of its facet joint. end product is a willing responsive partner animals to build confidence, increase This dysfunction of the spine directly at both ends of the reins. focus and improve performance. Karen’s causes dysfunction of the neurological horse Lukas is a 17-year-old registered system by disrupting the transmission off-the-track Thoroughbred gelding. of impulses into the spinal column He ran in three races as a two-year-old which then carries messages to the S haron and bowed both front tendons. After brain. Chiropractic care involves Miner leaving the race track, he changed hands manually returning vertebral joints to several times over the following years their full and normal range of motion Sharon and her and ended up neglected and emaciated (ROM). Restoring the ROM to the husband, Bob, in a back yard. He was rescued and joints of the spinal column allows owned Unicorn rehabilitated and then advertised for information from the body to flow Stables, a family- sale when he was not fitting in at a unimpeded along nerve pathways friendly stable jumping stable. Karen purchased him to the central nervous system (CNS). in Salisbury, as a “green project horse” when he was Chiropractors use a high speed, low MD (20 yrs) and 10 years old. He went from being very force, but very specific thrust called Honesdale, PA (5 yrs) with often more uncooperative and even dangerous an adjustment to achieve this goal. than 30 horses. When they closed the to being listed on Yahoo, Google and stable, they began traveling the country the World Records Academy as “The in their RV, marketing Sharon’s books World’s Smartest Horse” and Guinness and interviewing other horse enthusiasts. is considering a record related to his J im The 4th book of the Beloved Horses series feats: “Most numbers identified by a McDonald has recently been released. She also has horse in one minute.” Karen has been teen mysteries and a Beginner Reader heard on Pet Life Radio, RFD Radio and Jim is a lifelong book about her Irish Terrier, Woogie, The Confidence Club and contributes horseman and a published, and has had articles in Horse to many newsletters, blogs, forums, lifelong learner. News, Blood Horse and other equine and magazines. She is the author of In the year 2000, publications. Visit SharonMiner.com “Playing With Lukas.” She is available he started a non- and WoogiesTravels.blogspot.com. Find for consultations, interviews and profit organization her on Facebook and HorseTweet.com. appearances.

12 • CHA International Conference 2010 Trick Training D ale Beginning Bits and Bitting for Your Students and Myler Saturday – 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. School Horses – The Oaks Lecture Room Friday – 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. Dale and his – Lecture Room brothers Ron How bits work within the anatomy of and Bob are the equine mouth, the impact of the bit Trick Training Hands-On third generation on overall movement, recognizing bit Friday – 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. horsemen, and resistance, and understanding tongue – Outdoor Arena are three of the pressure and tongue relief. world’s leading bit Games and training – a fun, fresh way designers. Because Advanced Bits and Bitting to train even an older horse – and anyone of Dale’s extensive Saturday – 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. else! – new tricks. Karen Murdock’s research into equine dentistry and equine – The Oaks Lecture Room system, based on play, has been carefully physiology, the Mylers have brought this developed over the last 30+ years of added understanding of the connection Bit selection, case studies of before psychiatric nursing and animal training between bitting and the equine mouth to and after pictures examining the using behavior modification techniques their designs. Together, they developed results of tongue relief in movement along with some unexpected surprises. the Myler System, an innovative approach and behavior, the function and use A powerfully effective approach that to bitting that gives the horse increasing of the Myler Combination Bit, and combines laughter with quicker learning, tongue relief as he progresses through transitioning a horse and rider to broader generalizations and better his training. Their bit designs reflect a new bit. retention. this philosophy of tongue relief.

CHA International Conference 2010 • 13 Ken Najorka D avid as by Ms. Sally Swift, the founder of O’Connor Centered Riding©. She is a Level III Ken is a horse trainer Centered Riding Instructor/Clinician, and clinician from the Launching his a CHA Clinic Instructor, and Master central Florida area international Level Instructor. Her training program who helps horses with career in 1986 is supported by techniques that help their people problems. at the CCI*** ensure the ethical and thoughtful He trains reining Alternate World treatment of horses. Heidi teaches, horses at his facility, Championship trains and conducts clinics throughout Dragon Fly Farms, in in Poland, David the country, as well as at her family’s St. Cloud, Florida. Besides reining horses represented the US southern Vermont farm, Maple Ridge he trains many breeds from Quarter for the first time and has continued to win Stable. To learn more visit www. horses to paints, mules, gaited horses, the hearts of fans and fellow competitors InHarmonyWithHorses.com driving ponies, etc. His facility is shared ever since. With a resume that includes with his wife Norma who runs The three Olympic medals, including the Low Stress Round Pen Work Canine Center and rescue facility. With history making individual Gold aboard over 30 years of gentle horsemanship Custom Made, 2 Pan American Games Friday – 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. techniques, Ken helps riders better medals, as well as many wins at the – Round Pen understand their horses mentally and international level, David has solidified physically. Ken is the coach for the himself as one of the most successful This round pen session is designed to University of Central Florida Western international competitors of our time. demonstrate how we can communicate Equestrian Program (IHSA) and for the David’s consistent performances also led our desires to our horses, with the first High School Western Equestrian to him being awarded the USEA Rider slightest of cues. It is common practice Team in Central Florida and member of the Year title in both 1996 and 1997. to use much more pressure than is of the IEA (Interscholastic Equestrian As the president of the United States necessary. However, many are unaware Association). Ken is an Instructor for Equestrian Federation (USEF), David of how much pressure is too much. Dennis Reis Universal Horsemanship is passionate about the opportunity to Techniques for getting an “action” versus and can be seen on RFDTV. Ken will promote all horse sports. Under David’s a “reaction” will be included. Ms. Potter soon be a presence in the “green” strong leadership, the USEF has now will discuss and demonstrate how to community of Harmony, Florida as the formed USHJA, improved the Drugs apply the most subtle cue and then how head of the new Equestrian Center. He is and Medication Program and increased to recognize and reward the try in the a member of the Florida Reining Horse the financial stability of the Federation horse. Different uses for the round pen Association, AQHA, APHA, and CHA. on a whole. and the technical aspect of how to get the basic maneuvers will Horsemanship Patterns for Keynote Speaker at CHA be demonstrated. All Disciplines and Levels Meet and Greet Reception Saturday – 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Thursday – 5 p.m. Centered Riding Workshop – Outdoor Arena – Holiday Inn for Instructors Friday – 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. This session will range from beginner to – Covered Arena advanced exercises to help your students and yourself succeed in western and H eidi hunter performance patterns and in Potter Centered Riding is full of wonderful overall equitation. ground exercises to help instructors Heidi is a assist their students with understanding Reining Skills for full time the how’s and why’s of good riding all Levels instructor, and horsemanship. In this session Saturday – 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. trainer and CR Clinicians, Mitzi Summers and – Covered Arena clinician with Heidi Potter will cover topics such as over 40 years Half-Halts, Posting Trot, Connected Reining is such a popular discipline, from of horse experience. Her program, “In Hands (by feeling what the horse being a future Olympic event to one of Harmony With Horses”, is designed feels in his mouth), Transitions with the versatility ranch horse requirements. to improve the relationship between your Breath and others as time allows. Come and learn reining techniques from horses and humans in a calm, clear, Participants will have the opportunity Ken to teach your horses and riders how and consistent manner. Heidi’s work to feel what their horses feel through to get started in reining and what the next has been greatly influenced by her interactive exercises. steps are. training in the Martial Arts, as well

14 • CHA International Conference 2010 C raig Dr. Roberts’ lecture will cover tips for and operates CRK Training Stable in Roberts proper evaluation and care of the career Yorba Linda, CA. CRK Training Stable is schooling horse. This will include a boarding, lesson and training facility Craig T. Roberts, DVM discussion of the most economic and working with all types of riders and is a 1992 graduate practical methods of handling common horses, from beginners on school horses to of the University of injuries as well as chronic conditions. upper level show riders. Currently Cheryl Georgia’s College of concentrates on local level showing and Veterinary Medicine. introducing riders to both English and Thereafter he Western styles of riding. Cheryl’s students completed an internship and 3 year C heryl have won year-end high point awards surgery residency in private practice. Rohnke- every year for the past 20 years. Cheryl After building and managing the sports Krons- became a CHA Master Instructor and ACI medicine center at Peterson & Smith berg 3 years ago and has greatly enjoyed her Equine Hospital in Ocala he started his affiliation with CHA. She looks forward to own practice in 2002 dedicated 100% to Cheryl is many more years working with other CHA lameness and pre-purchase evaluation. In a Master clinicians and instructors. 2008 he was the President of the Florida Instructor and Association of Equine Practitioners. His Clinic Instructor Upper Level Exercises practice is in Gainesville, FL with weekly for CHA. She has been teaching riding for Your Students ambulatory service to Ocala. www. and training horses for over 30 years. Friday – 3 – 4:15 p.m. ctrdvm.com She graduated from Rawhide Vocational – Covered Arena College in Southern California and also Understanding Lameness has a degree in Business. Cheryl specializes During this demonstration, Cheryl will in Horses in Pinto/Paints and has trained multiple show you how to teach subjects such Saturday – 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. Pinto World Champions. Along with her as- Counter-Canter, Leg Yield, Shoulder- – Reception Area Lecture Room husband, Steve, Cheryl currently owns In and Haunches-In through the use of

CHA International Conference 2010 • 15 advanced bending techniques and equine communication between them. Dawn Ride Right. Prior to becoming a U.S. body control. She will also show how to lives with her husband and two children coach, he earned a degree in Exercise use poles and cones to help your students in Chautauqua County, New York on Science and Psychology and worked as learn these advanced movements. the family’s 120-acre farm. For more a consultant to other national riding information on Dawn and her program, teams including Portugal and Canada. In Semi-Private Western visit www.throughthehorseseyes.org. 2008 he left the U.S. equestrian team to Lessons share his knowledge and experience with Saturday – 9 – 10:15 a.m. the U.S. riding community and is now – Covered Arena Horses are the considered an authority on equestrian Take a semi private riding lesson from Easy Ones – We are sport psychology, biomechanics and Cheryl in western. Extra fee is required the Complicated Ones performance. and can be paid at registration. Saturday – 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. – Covered Arena Equestrian Sports How to Start and Run an Psychology Seminar Equine Business Success- This session will show a training Thursday – 2 – 3:30 p.m. fully – (Anyone can ride a method that benefits not only – Holiday Inn Hotel horse, but it takes a genius problems horses, but can improve to make a living at it!) the performance of all levels of horse This seminar will give you great tools to Saturday – 3 – 4:15 p.m. – The and handler. In conjunction with St. help your riders succeed in all types of Oaks Lecture Room Bonaventure University, Dawn created riding – competitive and recreational! her own unique program, Through the Come and work with Daniel as he works Come to learn more about these Horses Eyes©, as a means to educate with you to benefit your students. important topics: people about critical life skills, using 1. Who do you need to horses as a medium. This program Mental Preparation know to start a business? offers an innovative way to teach Clinics – Sports 2. What mistakes to people of all ages, backgrounds and Psychology on Your Horse avoid if at all possible. professions. Trust, mutual respect and Friday – 9 – 10:15 a.m. 3. How do you get started? communication are the core principles – Outdoor Arena 4. Who you always need to hire taught to the participants using horses – All English with Jumping (no matter how broke you are.) as models for behavior. The program 5. How to avoid the relies on the principles that horses Saturday – 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. “I can do it all” syndrome read their handler’s body language and – Covered Arena 6. How to make a profit, react accordingly. By observing this – English and Western even in this economy. interaction, one can begin to visualize how their own body language and Saturday – 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. verbal communications are interpreted – Outdoor Arena – English by those around them, giving them a and Western D awn unique perspective to inspire change Samuelson in their own life. For the first time ever, an equestrian sport psychology class... on a horse where Dawn is a nationally you belong! As riders, we continually recognized clinician, encounter stressful and unpredictable and presenter. D aniel events and how we handle them greatly She has presented Stewart influences our ability to succeed. This at events such as session will teach riders how to control Equine Affaire® Daniel Stewart has been feelings of stress, confusion, doubt and and CanAm. She a highly successful performance anxiety in their practices specializes in international competitor so that these negative emotions will no Equine Behavior Training and problem and trainer for over 20 longer affect them in their riding. Most horses. Her love for horses developed at years. From 1999 to riders agree that one of the greatest a young age and laid the foundation for 2007 he coached riders challenges we face while schooling personal and professional development. on several U.S. teams to and showing is mental, yet most of our Dawn’s Equine Behavioral Training, uses success at many world championships practices focus only on the physical. Let her ability to read the body language of and Olympics. He currently divides the BOX, ZIPPER, DICE, TEST, BLIND horses, and translate this into a training his time between Andalusia, Spain and and GOAL help you gain control of your plan for both horse and handler, building Santa Barbara, CA and is the author motions by helping you to gain control confidence, trust and open lines of of the internationally acclaimed book of your emotions.

16 • CHA International Conference 2010 How to Develop M itzi an Equestrian Cross Summers Training and Fitness Program for Your Riders Mitzi has been He l p Us Bu i l d Friday – 3 – 4:15 p.m. a CHA Clinician – The Oaks Lecture Room for many years as Ou r Ne s t Eg g well as a Level IV An eye opening workshop teaching Centered Riding cross training exercises that help riders Instructor and identify and solve imperfections with Bitless Bridle their balance, symmetry, suppleness, Instructor. Her specialty is “Teaching posture, core strength, etc. by using People toTrain their own Horse”using exercises and a unique balance-board non-abusive methods. She has given designed especially for riders. clinics throughout the United States, Europe, and New Zealand. She has CHA Donations also judged for many years, attaining CHA is a 501(c)3 non-profit orga- her American Judging Association A nn Certification in Hunt Seat, Stock Seat and nization that supports its mission Streett- Saddle Seat. She has shown successfully by memberships, advertising, busi- Joslin in many disciplines including dressage, ness partnerships and your contri- open jumping, and western. She rode Ann has been active and traveled at one time with the Royal butions. Please take a moment to with horses and Lipizzan Stallion Tour, and also attended fill out the form below, and mail it the horse industry the Northern School of Equitation in back to our office! for over 50 years. Ormskirk, England. Mitzi has been the From the show-ring, to state 4-H horse head instructor-trainer and director at awards, to guest ranches, to driving and several stables throughout her career, but CHA CORPORATE OFFICE: training youngsters, Ann is well-versed now enjoys free-lancing. Her business is 4037 Iron Works Pkwy Suite 180 in the business. She is a CHA Master SUMMERSET (Summers Equine Theory), Lexington KY 40511 Level Riding Instructor and a CHA Clinic in which she holds workshops for owners, 800-399-0138 • office@ CHA-ahse.org Instructor for English, Western, Equine instructors and trainers. Mitzi can be Facilities Management, and Instructor of reached at [email protected] Riders with Disabilities. Ann is also a CHA or at www.MitziSummers.com Your help is Site Visitor, a therapeutic riding instructor greatly appreciated! and a Richard Shrake Resistance Free Centered Riding Workshop Instructor and Trainer since 1997. for Instructors Friday – 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. – ------Resistance Free® Covered Arena Rhythm Exercises Friday – 3 – 4:15 p.m. Centered Riding is full of wonderful Please accept my $ ______– Round Pen ground exercises to help instructors tax-deductible donation to help assist their students with understanding with future programming. A few simple exercises can teach your the how’s and why’s of good riding body to relax and feel the horse’s natural and horsemanship. In this session CR rhythm. When you flow with that Clinicians, Mitzi Summers and Heidi o Kevin Stacey Memorial IRD Fund movement in a correct and balanced Potter will cover topics such as Half- o Don Dunlap Trail Fund position, your horsemanship for any Halts, Posting Trot, Connected Hands (by discipline quickly improves. In this feeling what the horse feels in his mouth), o Instructor Certification Scholarship session, riders will work individually in Transitions with your Breath and others o Other: ______the round pen at trot and/or canter, doing as time allows. Participants will have the various exercises to get in sync with their opportunity to feel what their horses feel horse’s natural rhythm. through interactive exercises. Name:______Address:______See you next year October 27 – 30, 2011 City, State, Zip:______at The Kentucky Horse Park! Email:______

CHA International Conference 2010 • 17 at the World Equestrian Games in Affected vs. Effective Kentucky. In addition to his rigorous T erry Methods of Riding competition schedule, Weber actively Williams and Training promotes the sport of combined driving. Friday – 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. He is currently on the USEF Board of Terry is a 1984 – Covered Arena Directors, the High Performance Driving graduate of Otterbein Committee, the National Driving College in Ohio The classical position of the rider and the Committee, the Safety Committee with a Bachelor’s correct and humane training of the horse and he is also Chairman of the Active Degree in Equine has been developed through two thousand Athletes Committee and the Dressage Science and Stable years of trial and error. Most ineffective Search Committee. Management. She has been a Clinic methods of riding and training have been instructor with CHA since 1988, and filtered out. However, it is human nature Combined Driving a certified riding instructor since 1985 to sometimes invent “new and improved” Demonstration earning her ACI rating in 1986. Terry is methods of working with horses and Friday – 7 – 8 p.m. also a Clinic Instructor for the Equine communicating with them on the ground – Covered Arena Facility Management Program, a certified and on their backs. Unfortunately, some Overnight Guide, a site visitor, and of the motives for these changes are to Come to this session to watch Chester and CHA’s Region 4 Director. She has taught save time, human ego and/or greed. This his horses in combined driving action and both in year round residential camps workshop will explore some of these get tips for your driving back at home. and privately. Terry has been on the innovations, giving credit to those which Approved List of Ohio 4H Judges since are useful, and dissecting those which are 1995. She graduated from nursing school not helpful to the rider and are actually in June 2009 and has been practicing as harmful to the horse. When you are M ayor a registered nurse since then. Previous riding your horse you are either making S tephen to nursing school Terry managed a large him better or breaking him down. This Witt thoroughbred breeding and training farm workshop will explore this premise. for ten years. The career switch to nursing Stephen was born was to allow her more time for her Semi-Private in Lake City in personal horses. She currently resides Dressage Lessons 1951 and went with her family in Blanchester, Ohio. Saturday – 9 – 10:15 a.m. on to complete – Covered Arena his education at Conformation – Is Your the University of Horse Structurally Sound? Take a semi private riding lesson from Florida, graduating Saturday – 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Mitzi in dressage. Extra fee is required and with an AA degree, a BSBA degree in – Round Pen can be paid at registration. accounting and a Juris Doctorate in law after which, he returned to Lake City to When we look to buy a house we hire open his own practice in the field of law. someone to see if it is structurally sound. He has served on the Planning and Zoning When buying a horse shouldn’t it be C hester Board for the City of Lake City and served the same? Wouldn’t it be nice to predict Weber 13 years as its chairman. He is also the what our horse’s potential lameness/ regional counsel for the board of Directors unsoundness issues would be in the Combined for the Florida State Elks Association. He future? Yes, that is one reason we hire Driver Chester is a Mediator in family law. Stephen is a vet for a pre-purchase exam. Yet, Weber, whose married to Jodi Witt and they have four wouldn’t be nice to wean out some of our name has children and five grandchildren. Stephen prospects? Conformation doesn’t have to become was elected as Mayor of the City of be frightening or overwhelming. Attend synonymous with Four-in-Hand driving Lake City in May 2005 and re-elected this session and decide if you should throughout the world, achieved a in August 2008. place your horse in the halter class at the record-setting win in October, 2009 local show after you learn to size up your – becoming the first driver to win the Welcome at CHA Meet competitors. Yet, keep in mind that most USEF National Four-In-Hand Driving and Greet Reception horses have flaws and how we deal with Championships seven consecutive years Thursday – 5 p.m. these flaws helps us in the longevity of in a row. He just finished competing – Holiday Inn our horse’s career whatever it may be.

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