Cheryl Childs is a third generation, lifelong horsewoman. Her experience ranges from trail riding and showing to saddle training horses from the ground up. She began instructing in 1989, specializing in Adult Amateur Riders. Cheryl is the developer of Women and Horses, Mind, Spirit, and Body seminars. Cheryl is now on a mission to bring back balanced and correct horsemanship, which she feels is disappearing today. Only through balanced and correct horsemanship do riders develope the skills to truly enjoy riding and ride safely. Cheryl feels that many "problem" horses are created through improper balance and incorrect horsemanship. Cheryl will be inviting riders to partipicate with her in the arena to gain that "Balanced and Correct Horsemanship" Cheryl will also be inviting horse owners to participate in "Ground Exercises for the Untrained Horse of Any Age"
Visit: www.spirithorsetraining.com
Programs and presenters subject to change without notice.
All trainers, training programs, lecturers and topics are listed below.
DRESSAGE
Laurie Hedlund
BALANCED AND CORRECT HORSEMANSHIP
Cheryl Childs
DISTANCE RIDING
Joan A. Bass
FOOTING ISSUES
Lyn and Haywood Walker
Joan A. Bass grew up riding horses. Like many women Joan was away from horses while raising her family. She returned to horses when her children were nearly grown and began doing Limited Distance Endurance Riding. In four riding seasons she, and her Paso Fino gelding AV Gaberiel, competed in 34 American Endurance Ride Conference sanctioned limited distance rides. They completed 33 of the 34 rides. In 2005 Joan and “Gabe” were the American Endurance Ride Conference Central Region Limited Distance Mileage Champions. Joan will be speaking on What You Need to Know to Get Started in the Sport of Limited Distance Riding.
Lyn Walker is a former university professor who retired to write a book. Now, four years later, Getting It Right: A Close Look at Stall Flooring reflects her knowledge of horse flooring possibilities as well as the needs of both horses and horse owners. As a horse owner from age eight on, Lyn and her father, and then Lyn and her husband have experimented with every type of stall flooring available because they “just knew there had to be something better”. They have studied both the impact various stall floorings have on horses and cleanup and maintenance requirements. Lyn’s research has made it clear that, while most horse owners sincerely want to do what is best for their horse, good intentions can lead to disastrous results. Lyn shares her knowledge, and as an advocate for horses hopes to make horse owners aware of why what your horse stands on really does matter. Lyn will be speaking in the Oklahoma Cover-All Lecture Hall on Why What Your Horse Stands on Matters.
Haywood Walker persuaded his parents to let him accompany his uncle on a two weeks stay at a circus training camp at the age of eight years old. He learned a lot of things, but the ones that stayed with him were his love for horses and a passion for riding. Haywood considers riding in an indoor arena “nice”, but what he likes best is riding outdoors. “I am out there in the wind, the rain, the cold, and even the snow”. But everything he does is keyed to what is best for his horse, so sometimes when he would like to ride he can’t because the ground is too muddy, too wet, or too slippery to make it safe for the horse. Traveling in Europe he came upon the ultimate solution for arena construction. After years of dealing with drainage problems, ruts, mud and dust he was elated to find that it is really possible to build an arena that can last, without significant maintenance, for generations. Haywood is pleased to say he can now HELP you “Build Your Last Arena”. He will be speaking in the Oklahoma Cover-All Lecture Hall on that very topic.
Visit: www.lynwoodequine.com
Laurie Hedlund grew up just outside Chicago where she started Hunter/Jumper riding lessons at the age of 13. She showed some in Western Pleasure and played some Polo for one summer. For the past 17 years she has studied under "Dressage Master" Alf Athenstaedt. Laurie has ridden with numerous Olympic medalists. Laurie was a guest student at Gestut Ammerland in Germany. Laurie is now an FEI trainer and competitor. She has obtained her USDF Bronze and Silver Medals and is a USDF "L" Judge graduate with "distinction". Laurie will be demonstrating in the arena on "Getting Started in Dressage" and "Moving From Training Level to 1st Level Dressage" and lecturing in the Oklahoma Cover-All Lecture Hall on "The Dressage Training Pyramid".
Visit: www.hedlunddressage.com
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SADDLE FITTING
Debra Racheter
Debra Racheter has spent a lifetime with horses and mules and spent quite a bit of the 90's packing the back country of the USA. Her company, Crest Ridge Saddlery was one of the first online sources that brought saddle fitting awareness to trail riders via the internet. Debra personally designs each of the trees used in Crest Ridge saddles. She reveals most of what she has learned over the years on the company website. Debra will be demonstrating saddle fitting in the Hands on Arena. She will share with the audience the behavioral problems associated with improper saddle fit and how and what to check to make sure your saddle is working for the horse.
Visit: www.CrestRidgeSaddlery.com
IMPORTING/EXPORTING A HORSE
Hans Christensen
Hans Christensen, a native of Denmark, has been fond of Frederiksborg Horses since he was a child growing up on the family farm on the island of Lolland in Denmark. After years of running a German auto repair shop, Hans retired and he and his wife Rebecca are now devoting their full attention to their love of horses. This has led Hans and Rebecca to import Frederiksborg mares and a stallion from Denmark to introduce this great breed to the United States. Hans has become the official U.S.A contact for the Frederiksborg Horse Breeders Association and Registration.
Rebecca Christensen's love and knowledge of horses also started at an early age in Alamosa, Colorado where she worked part time for Hank Wiescamp. He taught her what to look for in a horse and basic form to function rules to follow. Coming from a working cowboy family background, her grandfather, Abel Rodriguez, worked on the Gage Ranch in Marathon, Texas. Hans and Rebecca will be speaking in the Oklahoma Cover-All Lecture Hall on How to Import or Export a Horse.
Visit: www.frederiksborgusa.com
Jennifer Bauer is an internationally known gaited horse clinician. As a young girl, she was active in 4-H and decided to make a life that revolved around horses. She went to the University of Wisconsin and received a degree in Animal Science Equine Business. She apprenticed with Larry Whitesell of Whitesell Gaited Horsemanship for five years before starting her own business. She continues to work with Larry. Jennifer conducts clinics around the country and Canada. She also conducts private clinics for people with gaited horses, focusing on equitation and gaited horse problems and issues. Jennifer will be demonstrating Gaited Horsemanship in the arena.
Visit: www.gaitedhorsemanship.com
GAITED HORSEMANSHIP
Jennifer Bauer
RANCH HORSE VERSATILITY TRAINING
Karen Allison
Breaking and training horses is way of life for Karen Allison . She says "I am blessed to have learned from some of the best horsemen ever." Working with Ranch and Cow horses and their riders has been her profession for over 25 years. Karen specializes in finding just the the right horse for a particular rider’s personality, ability, and goals. Now, with the new interest in Versatility Horses and Competitions for all levels of riders she continues to use her special talent in this specialized area. Karen competes in Ranch Horse Versatility. Karen will be demonstrating Ranch Horse Versatility Training and Horse Safety in the arena.
Cindy Kraft, Certified Equine Massage Therapist, and Energy Worker will be on hand to demonstrate How Energy Work Can Release Trapped Emotions from Horses whose behavior has changed or baffled others. Stubborn health issues also may be emotionally based. Having four articles published in The Natural Horse magazine, Cindy has been developing this technique for the past 10 years. Many are now realizing its amazing benefits as another alternative health care. Cindy will be demonstrating her work daily in the arena. Visit:www.windmillmoon.com
ENERGY WORK FOR THE HORSE
Cindy Kraft
THE TRAINING OF DONKEYS & MULES
Tabitha Holland
Tabitha Holland is a lifelong horsewoman who doesn't ever remember not being horseback. She began training at the age of 12 under the guidance of her father and grandfather, both accomplished horsemen. Tabitha specializes in training for all-around events including western and english pleasure, trail, western riding and driving. Tabitha and her husband, Dan, have earned High Point or Reserve High point honors at nearly every major donkey and mule show in the country. Tabitha will be presenting clinics in the arena highlighting the Differences in Training Horses vs. Training Mules and Donkeys along with proper care for these unique equine. She will walk you through her Gentle and Consistant Methods for Training Donkeys and Mules and have a short question and answer period following each clinic.
Visit: www.signatureequine.com
EPM IN HORSES
Oklahoma State University Veterinary School
EQUINE INSURANCEBarbara Kirby & Kathleen Baxley of Agri Risk Insurance
FARM & RANCH Q&A
Mike Linville of Tractor Supply in Emond will be on hand to answers questions about farm and ranch needs. He will take questions daily in the Oklahoma Cover-All Lecture Hall.
Visit: www.tractorsupply.com
LAMENESS IN HORSES
Michael Wiley DVM
EQUINE REPRODUCTION
Michael Wiley DVM
Tractor Supply Personnel
RAILROAD CROSSING SAFETY
Operation Lifesaver
BREEDING THE PERFORMANCE GYPSY
Carol Dunbar
Carol Dunbar of Chocolate Horse Farms will be presenting a lecture on "Breeding the Performance Gypsy" in the Oklahoma Cover-all Lecture Hall and also doing a Hands on Demonstration in the Hands on Arena.
Visit: www.chocolatehorsefarm.com
BRING ON THE BLING
Nature Farms Nature Farms Presents: "Bring on the Bling"
Now your horse can have healthy and beautiful hooves with the world launch of "Glitter Guard" from Hoof Guard. See a daily demonstration of this fantastic new product in the Hands on Horse Arena.
Nature Farms Farrier Supply
RUBEN VILLASENOR TRAINING PROGRAMS
Ruben Villasenor
Ruben Villaseñor is a self taught horsemen. His exposure to horses came at an early age. His first time on a horse was at the age of 3. As a boy Ruben would learn horsemanship by watching the many horsemen he admired; including his father and maternal Grandfather who were greatly respected for their horsemanship skills. Over the years Ruben has refined his skills and developed his own methods. He uses traditional tools such as the Bosal a.k.a Hackamore; in fact they are exactly the same as the ones his father and grandfather used when they started horses. He uses the bosal to start all horses, and believes that this is the ideal tool when coupled with the correct knowledge of how to fit and use it most effectively. Ruben conducts private clinics as well as clinics at Expos. Ruben will be performing in Dancing in the Dark and presenting yet to be determined training clinics in the Main Arena and the Hands on Arena .
