Jody founded the Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center 33 years ago and has worn many hats there from Director to Instructor to supporter.

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1 Jody Marken Jody Marken has been involved with horses since childhood, both as an amateur and a professional. She has competed in Hunter/Jumper shows, Dressage and Eventing. She also enjoys trail riding, horsemanship clinics and working a cow. Jody owns and operates Two Spruce Farm in Berthoud, Colorado. She teaches lessons and offers Trail Obstacle clinics that help establish better communication and trust between riders and their horses. Jody founded the Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center 33 years ago and has worn many hats there from Director to Instructor to supporter. Jody is also a USEF r judge for Hunters and Hunt Seat Equitation. Jody loves to judge and feels that to be a better rider/competitor, everyone should experience the show from the judge s perspective. Jody is also a student of the horse always learning. Jody has witnessed many people who have the desire to work positively with their horses but their lack of confidence prevents a healthy, enjoyable relationship. Drawing from her personal and professional experience with fear, Jody wants to help people reestablish the satisfaction of working with their horses. Jerry Martinez Jerry Martinez is from Lafayette, Colorado and is a longtime Arabian horse owner, breeder and exhibitor. As owner of SierraVista Arabians, he has bred well over 100 purebred and Half-Arabian horses. He is one of the original appointees to the Colorado Horse Development Authority and is the Arabian Horse breed representative on the Board. He has held a variety of offices within the CHDA including President, Vice-President and Treasurer. A member of the Colorado Arabian Horse Club for over 38 years, Jerry is the President of the CAHC. In 2014, the Colorado Arabian Horse Club was selected as the Arabian Horse Associations Club of the Year from the 235 Arabian Horse Clubs across the United States and Canada that comprise the Arabian Horse Association. Jerry s passion for and commitment to the horse industry in Colorado is evident by his decades long service to the CHDA and the Arabian Breed. Scott Marx Dr. Scott Marx, originally from Wisconsin, graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1981, with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering. He then served as an Army officer and paratrooper in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. During this time he became a sky diving jumpmaster and instructor, earned a black belt in Kung Fu, and raced motorcycles. Dr. Marx left the Army and attended the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in Dr. Marx became a partner in a mixed animal practice in Bailey, CO, mainly focusing on large animals where he developed an interest in equine dentistry. He started Advance Equine Dentistry in March 2000, and has practiced equine dentistry almost exclusively for the last 14 years. 1

2 Dendria Mclaughlin Dendria Mclaughlin is a Centered Riding Instructor, Hatha Yoga Instructor and Usui Reiki Master. Combining the physical, mental and spiritual awareness of body and breath through the chakra system of both horse and rider. Dendria teaches you how to read the horse as well as ride the horse by first becoming aware of your own body and space and then the horse s body and space to deepen the connection of your experience together, whether it be in competition, groundwork, trail riding or grooming. Dendria teaches riding lessons in the Parker area helping riders overcome fears and apprehensions by focusing on balancing their own chakra system. In addition, she teaches how to read the horse s chakra system to build a better relationship between horse and human. Jill Montgomery CEO, JRAM Enterprises, Inc., Equine Business Consultants Montgomery has extensive experience with work on horse industry issues. She is on the Board of Directors for the Animal Welfare Council, the Colorado Horse Council s Vice President and Chair of their Legislative and Regulatory Committee, Certified Horsemanship Association Region 9 Co-Director. She is a founding member of the Colorado Unwanted Horse Alliance, and former Executive Director for the American Youth Horse Council. Certified as an English and Western Riding Instructor, and Equine Facility Manager with the Certified Horsemanship Association, she owns and operates a small riding stable and teaches horsemanship. Her company JRAM Enterprises, Inc. works to keep equine activities accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Barbara T. Page, DVM, ICVA Colorado Equine Clinic Although wanting to be an equine veterinarian since the age of 5, the arduous, difficult, and discouraged path to become one was confirmed after a somewhat simple, but life defining experience. It was 1967 and I was spending the day with some equine veterinarians when we went to see a big black mare with an old melon sized open dirty laceration on her right forearm. The wound was crusted with feces, dried blood, dirt, and oozed pus. She flinched as we pulled her hair in our attempts to wash and loosen the debris. It took more than an hour and she stood, not moving, until the wound surface was clean, pink and bleeding with fresh healing blood. I felt a connection: me helping her, she let me do what I felt she needed and what I wanted to do. There were no words, only feelings. She allowed me to give her my love through my efforts to help her. As I drove home, tears fell from my cheeks, tears because I felt love. The material realm was no longer all that existed. I knew, that whatever it took, equine medicine was where I would spend much of my life. Since graduation in 1977, I have been a scientist with a job to honor truth, and I am a veterinarian with a job to help heal horses. Horses have their own job. They help their owners manifest compassion and thus to become closer to their spiritual selves every day. 2

3 Kathleen & JD Pyatt US Wild Horse & Burro Association Kathleen and JD Pyatt have been BLM Compliance inspectors and volunteers for over 12 years. They are members of the Weld County Sheriff s Posse, and both of them are Southwest Directors for the USWHBA (US Wild Horse and Burro Association). Kathleen has been an equiholic all her life and JD has worked with racehorses, Morgans and rode the Continental Divide. Beth Pelosa Beth Pelosa is a Professional Horse Trainer, Spanish and Western Dressage Riding Instructor, and Large and Small Animal Acupressure and Massage Practitioner and Instructor. Beth owns and operates her own horse boarding and training business, Equine Energy Works, LLC, in Firestone, Colorado. Beth is the founder of Rocky Mountain Holistic Healing Arts Institute, established to enrich the Body, Mind and Spirit of all creatures. Beth is a graduate of Front Range Community College s Equine Management & Industry Program, and completed the Western Dressage Association of America s Train the Trainer Program. Beth is a Certified Rocky Mountain Animal Acupressure, Massage and Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) Practitioner and Instructor, and has trained in many other vibrational healing techniques. Beth believes in a balanced approach to equine management including good nutritional support, exercise, natural training techniques, balanced riding, and regular acupressure, massage and energy work sessions. Beth's passion is teaching horse owners and caregivers all aspects of equine management to help them manage their horse s physical and emotional well being, so together they can experience a strong bond and cooperative partnership. 3

4 Steuart Pittman Steuart began riding as a child in the hunt field, in pony races, and at local shows. He was introduced to eventing through Pony Club and learned the fundamentals of dressage as a teenager from his inspiration and mentor, Ellen Shepherd. In high school Steuart evented through Preliminary on his Thoroughbred mare, Hurricane Hannah. After a ten-year absence from horses, Steuart returned full force in Since then he has derived most of his income from training and selling horses for eventing, dressage, and jumpers. Steuart can be seen each year with a new crop of horses who usually compete to the preliminary level and are sold. Some he has shown in the preliminary jumper circuit, and one he has shown fourth level dressage. In Salute The Truth, Steuart finally has a horse that is not for sale and is has competed up to the Advanced level. Steuart's instruction has come from a variety of trainers including Bruce Davidson, to whom he went regularly with his stallion Salute The Truth; Jim Wofford, Gunnar Ostergaard, Hans Jurgen, Stuart Black, Becky Langwost, and Linda Zang for dressage. He credits most of what he knows to the horses that he has worked with. He believes that all of us learn mostly from our horses, and in his teaching he attempts to speak from the viewpoint of the horse. The other major influence on Steuart's riding has been 20 years of daily practice in Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese practice of meditative movements designed to open up the free flow of energy through the body. Steuart often describes the interaction between horse and rider in terms of energy and encourages riders to think and feel in these terms. In 2003 Steuart participated in the first training program and assessment of the US Eventing Association's Instructor Certification Program. After intensive coaching and practice teaching before Karen O'Connor, Eric Horgan, Don Sachey and others, Steuart went to Texas to be evaluated in the areas of dressage, cross-country, and show jumping instruction, horse management, and safety. He passed in all areas and is now a part of the small group of trainers in the country certified to teach through the preliminary level. The program includes continuing education with the top trainers in the sport. Dale Simanton Dale works with trainers throughout the Midwest, but particularly Kentucky/Ohio to take in retired geldings and re-train them in second careers as ranch horses. While many of the geldings complete the program and go on into a ranching career, there have been quite a few that have succeeded in disciplines as diverse as pole bending and 3-day eventing. Basically, the horses did it, said Dale in an interview with The Bloodhorse. I never dreamed it would turn out as good as it has. 4

5 Jenny Rukavina Jenny Rukavina is the owner and executive director of Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure & Massage as well as owner/founder of Acadia Equine Rehabilitation. Since 2007 Jenny has been living and working in the horse (and dog) industry on the Front Range. In addition to running Acadia, Jenny has been a RMSAAM equine and canine massage instructor since 2008 and loves to apply her love of teaching to her passion of working with animals. She lives on a small farm in Elizabeth with her husband and daughter, two horses, a pony and two mini donkeys, two dogs, two cats, and rescue african grey parrot, Roscoe. Kari Sanderson Dr. Kari Sanderson was born in south central Minnesota. She obtained her bachelor s degree in Animal Science from the University of Wisconsin River Falls in 2004, after which she moved to Fort Collins, Colorado. Upon moving to Colorado, Dr. Kari Sanderson spent her free time working for outfitters in Gunnison, guiding horseback trips in the mountains. Dr. Kari Sanderson received an Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology in 2007 followed by her Doctorate degree in Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University in Upon completing her DVM, she practiced at a mixed animal clinic in Circle, Montana, concentrating on large animal work. Always having a strong interest in equine dentistry, Dr. Kari Sanderson returned to Colorado to follow her passion. When the opportunity arises, she enjoys spending time with her dog and her horse riding in the mountains. She is very excited to be concentrating on her passion and proud to be part of Advance Equine Dentistry. James Shaw For the last twenty years, James has worked diligently to bring his unique perspective and revolutionary riding techniques to the equestrian world. Based in the principals of the internal martial arts of Tai Chi Ba Qua and Eastern healing arts, James program Ride from Within causes riders to question and change old beliefs about balance, movement and strength. James has achieved international acclaim from World Class athletes, medical professionals and trainers for his unique understanding and application of the biomechanics of the body as dictated by the principles of Tai Chi. His ability to teach us HOW to receive and redirect a greater power is what separates him from other instructors. His techniques promote health, well-being and longevity in work, peak athletic performance and everyday life. James has a unique gift of sight that allows him to see and identify root causes of tension in the rider which cause subtle imbalances. These imbalances are mirrored by our horses and impede their free forward movement. No matter what level you ride at and no matter what discipline, James can unlock issues you may have spent years attempting to solve. James work is genius and must be experienced to be believed! For more information about his work with Equestrians: 5

6 Richard Shrake Known by his peers as the Trainer s Trainer and the Master of Horsemanship. Richard s communication skills allow all who follow him to gain the greatest possible insight into their horse s minds and their riding ability. He will break down each problem into a solvable situation. He works with each horse person on their individual need and that of their horse. He creates a team between horse and rider. He has been an icon in the horse industry for over 45 years. Below are a few of his credentials: National Chairman for the Banfield Charitable Trust s Feeding Hungry Horses Program Creator of the Resistance Free training & riding methods Trainer of the Quarter Horse Congress All Around Champion horse Instructor of over 40 World Championship youth & amateur winners Judge of 16 World Championship Shows for 5 major breeds Author of four best-selling equestrian instruction publications Originator of Accredited Resistance Free Coach/Instructor Program Board Member at top colleges and universities Teacher at over 4500 clinics Producer of over 25 educational DVD s Lecturer at over 220 major Universities and Colleges Demonstrator at over 300 Horse Expos & Fairs Inducted into the Horse Expo Hall of Fame in 2008 Showed the All Around winning horse at the Quarter Horse Congress Inducted at the International Equestrian Masters Hall of Fame in 2012 Designer of top quality saddles, horse bits and tack Sponsored by the #1 equine companies in the industry Voted Best of Show clinician at the FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY Owner of thoroughbred mare, Miss Resistance Free, the perfect 10 & Breyerfest horse of the year Contact Richard Shrake at or (541)

7 TJ Sommerfield TJ has been riding horses all her life. She started in saddle seat but quickly grew bored and converted to Dressage. Her riding experiences range from saddle seat, parades, endurance, hunter/jumpers, to exhibitions and dressage. TJ was fortunate to begin riding with Max Gahwyler in The basic dressage skills she learned from Mr. Gahwyler would carry her through the levels to Prix St. George, earning her USDF Bronze & Silver Medal. TJ believes in empowering every student by teaching them not only riding skills but also giving them insight into horses' behavior and biomechanics. In 2004 TJ was introduced to the Classical Dressage Training methods of the baroque masters by Ralf Schmitzer. She found this to be a more harmonious relationship with the horse that focuses on balance and lightness. She continues to train with Ralf when he visits twice a year from Germany. In May of 2008, TJ interned with Ralf at his training facility in Germany in order to further her understanding of the principles of this ancient art. Embracing the art of Working Equitation, TJ is now a sought after clinician specializing in obstacles and dressage. She trains in Franktown and Parker, and travels along the Front Range and Arizona teaching clinics and offering specialized private training. TJ has become well known for her amazing and unusual costumes for both horse and rider for use in exhibition performances and parades. Teri Strege Parelli Natural Horsemanship Professional Teri wasn t quite born on a horse but horses have been a major part of her life for over 50 years. She grew up in 4-H and Little Britches. As an adult she became interested in dressage. She has always enjoyed the outdoors with her horses, so trail riding was a natural. When she was first exposed to Parelli Natural Horsemanship, she was already having a lot of success as a trainer/instructor, but she was getting hurt frequently. By noon of the second day of her first clinic auditing Pat, she declared, 25 years with horses and I know NOTHING about horses! Everything changed that day. She is continually looking for ways to help horses with their humans and humans with their horses. Understanding and knowledge are powerful tools in her life that are continually being sharpened! Teri believes that training a horse should be as natural as breathing in and out. It is only when we get ahead of the horse that tension develops. By reading the subtleties of horse language and knowing how to respond to the differences in horse temperament (horsenality) most, if not all, opposition and resistance can be avoided or overcome. By first creating trust, then building a mutual language, rapport and respect result in obedient, exuberant performance. Teri is a regular contributing writer to the Savvy Times Magazine and has developed many specialty courses applying natural horsemanship. Among these are Horse Psychology and Behavior for Veterinarians taught at Colorado State University and a ten week Building Confidence course for those overcoming fear issues related to horses. 7

8 Scott Trees In the world of International Equestrian Photography Scott Trees has received prominent recognition. His international client list reads like a who s who of distinguished breeders and trainers throughout the world. His work has been commissioned for a variety of editorial and advertising assignments and has been published in numerous books and magazines. Noted for the emotional, tactile quality of his images, Trees dramatic style is unique in the Equestrian field. However his talent is not limited to just the world of equine subjects. Trees commercial photography and video services have also been commissioned by corporate clients suchas McDonalds, Portfolio Insurance, Sears Roebuck, Bassett Furniture, and Shell Oil. The internationally prominent architectural firm The EDSA Group has had him photograph architectural projects throughout the Arabian Gulf. He was ask given the honor of shooting a book about the Royal Palace of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. A winner of numerous awards for his talent, he was the featured artist at Kentucky Horse Parks prestigious International Museum of the Horse art gallery. The experiences gained through Trees international travels and experience are also shared through his motivational and inspirational audio-visual presentations. In addition he offers several on line, and location workshops relating to photography and video production. A gifted teacher, Trees enjoys sharing his experience with students that want to learn. When not on the road, Trees lives in Ft. Worth TX with his wife Linna. 8

9 Anna Twinney Anna is an International Equine Specialist, Natural Horsemanship Clinician, Animal Communicator and Karuna Reiki Master. She is recognized around the world for her unique, gentle and trust-based training methodologies. Originally a horse enthusiast and British Police Officer, Anna began her career as a natural horsewoman with the legendary Monty Roberts, eventually becoming the first Head Instructor of the International Monty Roberts Learning Center. This experience allowed her to recognize her own voice in the world or horsemanship and with her desire to incorporate this unique perspective, Animal Communication and Energy Work, Anna created the popular Reach Out to Horses Program now based in Elizabeth, CO. For over 15 years, Anna has brought her highly successful methods to thousands of people from all equine disciplines and walks of life. Through her unique perspectives and methodologies she teaches her students how to work exclusively in the horse's language and create a true partnership between horse and human. Anna's work has been featured on U.S. and international television, radio and internet programs, including a segment on Martha Stewart's Living "The Horse Whisperer", the BBC fly on the wall documentary "Living in the Sun", and the French travel show, Echappées Belles. In addition, Anna is a regular contributor for a variety of national and international equine-related magazines, publications and websites. Her interest in the "Language of Equus" has led her to focus increasingly on the power of animal communication to strengthen and deepen our relationship with all species and has allowed her to clear up many of the myths and misconceptions of horse dynamics, behavior and communication. As a devoted advocate for the animal kingdom, Anna s mission is to introduce the human world to a deeper understanding and appreciation of our planetary companions. She is especially active in the ongoing struggle to stop the removal of the American Mustangs from their home on the Public Lands of the Western United States and shedding light on the cruelty of the P.M.U. industry, saving the innocent from the floor of Slaughterhouses, and doing what she can to giving a voice to the voiceless. For more information visit In addition to the information above please feel free to visit the Reach Out to Horses Channel on YouTube where we have over 200 videos for your viewing pleasure. To see all our videos please visit: 9

10 Luis Fernando Villegas Luis Fernando Villegas is an internationally acknowledged artistic-rider with a special sensibility with horses. He has been baptized "Gitano" at the Spanish City of Cadiz, and has traveled large portions of America and Europe training, correcting and presenting horses in some of the most important art festivals of the world. His equestrian knowledge as well as his skill and experience, acquired over 28 years as a rider have granted him special invitations to the most important riding schools in Europe: Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Austria; École Nacional de Equitation, Cadre Noir de Saumur, France; Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre, España y Escola Portuguesa d'arte Equestre, Portugal. Luis Fernando is specialized in Classical Riding. He is recipient of two scholarships by the Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre for the higher level courses with Olympic Silver Medal winning teachers: Rafael Soto and Ignacio Rambla. Other courses he has attended have enriched him as a rider and trainer: Driving, Liberty work and Natural Horse Methods of Training. He has been consultant, equestrian choreographer, actor trainer as well as opera and theater actor for international productions and plays that have been toured through Spain, France, Germany, Belgium, Holland, England, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Brazil, and the main cities in the United States, amongst other. Luis Fernando has worked with well known artists and large scale producers such as: Ric Birch (producer of the Atlanta and Beijing Olympic Games); director Marco Balich (director of the Venice Festival); and the famed and prized theater director Claudio Valdés Kuri, with whom he has worked as a consultant, equestrian choreographer and rider in some of his productions. Beyond riding, Luis Fernando has a successful and varied career in Communication Media. He has conducted TV and radio shows, and is the equestrian sport commentator for Mexico's most important radio news broadcaster. He directs and edits the Equestrian magazine "OH! La Guía Ecuestre" since In 2008 he founded the first Mexican Equestrian Concept Show Company: ESCUADRA MARENGO. 10

11 Terri Wagner, Dr. Regan Golob and Dr. Elizabeth Dooher Terri was introduced to Dynamite in 2002 by Dynamite distributor Lynette Wiens at the National Western Show in Denver, Colorado. Lynette says she entered the mule barn with the sole purpose of sharing stories about her life-saving products. Terri, having lost 5 mules to colic and other health problems, was open to hearing about Dynamite products, although she was certain she had tried everything. Dr. Regan Golob was also in town for the show and Lynette was able to bring Terri and him together and they hit it off right away Regan being a doctor and Terri a nurse. In a short time, Regan was able to clarify some things about the health of Terri s mules that several veterinarians, pathologists, and nutritionists could not. Lynette ran home to grab Dyna Pro, Miracle Clay, and brochures to give to Terri, who started supplementing her mules right away. I am grateful for Lynette every day of my life. Terri says. Terri hosts seminars frequently, and each year Regan Golob and Judy Sinner, Dynamite Gold Directors, travel to Colorado for the Ancient Wisdom Meets Common Sense Horsemanship seminar and Dynamite product training. It is my favorite seminar to teach because the attendees are so diverse; draft horse fans, team ropers, barrel racers, dressage riders, energy therapists, mule owners - all there because they love and respect Terri. Judy says. Dr. Regan Golob Dr. Regan Golob is a difficult, if not impossible, health care professional to classify. Although holding degrees in both Biology and Chiropractic, Dr. Golob is noted for vastly expanding his knowledge beyond the confines of any single discipline. He integrates his knowledge of the healthy functioning of all aspects of humans, animals, micro-organisms and plants to guide and nurture people and animals to optimum health. Central to Dr. Golob's abilities to guide humans and animals to a level of health that they may never before have experienced is knowledge of common sense physiology combined with development of Bio-energy analysis techniques, all of which reveal nutritional, structural and emotional imbalances. Dr. Golob is also a consultant to and associate of Dynamite Marketing, a source of exceptional nutritional products. He has written many helpful articles for the Dynamite Newsletter. 11

12 Dr. Elizabeth Dooher Like many young girls, Dr. Elizabeth Dooher developed a love for "all things horse" at a young age. In sharing her life with many beloved horses (and other 4-legged friends), she was continually inspired by the dedication of the veterinarians who cared for them. Following her passion for working with equine athletes, Dr. Dooher pursued a degree in Veterinary Medicine. With role models from her childhood in mind, it is her aim to provide exceptional veterinary care for the animals entrusted to her, and peace of mind for the people who love them. Growing up in Vail, Colorado, Dr. Dooher worked her way through the ratings as a member of the United States Pony Club and showed on the hunter and jumper circuit. After completing her undergraduate degree in Equine Science at Colorado State University, she spent several years back in the Vail Valley teaching skiing and horseback riding, training horses, traveling, and managing the equine side of a local ranch. In 2007, Dr. Dooher ventured back to CSU where she earned an MS in Biomedical Science in 2008 and a DVM in May of Her professional interests are in Integrative Therapies - chiropractic, acupuncture, rehabilitation, and massage therapy. She has done extensive post-graduate training and is certified in all of the above modalities. She is one of only four certified Equine Rehabilitation Therapists in Colorado, and the only rehabilitation therapist between the Front Range of Colorado and Nevada. Dr. Dooher feels so privileged to reside in the mountains and make her passion her work. When not caring for animals, she enjoys skiing, cycling, horseback riding, and backpacking with her Australian Shepherd, Dodger. Carol Walker Carol s passion for photography started at an early age, with animals as her favorite subjects. She studied literature and photography as an undergraduate at Smith College, and continued her education in photography after graduating, studying portraiture and nature photography. She has travelled all over the world photographing wildlife for the past 30 years. In 2000, Carol started her business Living Images by Carol Walker, specializing in photographing horses. Carol s images illuminate the relationship between horses and their people, as well showcase the beauty of horses with her stunning images of horses at liberty. She teaches workshops for amateur photographers on equine photography. She markets her fine art prints from her website as well as in several locations on the Front Range of Colorado and has won numerous awards with her artwork. Nine years ago, Carol began photographing wild horses. As she followed several herds in Wyoming, Colorado and Montana, she became aware of how precarious their situation on public lands has become. Since then, she has dedicated herself to educating people with her photographs and stories about the wild horses. She is one of the leading advocates working to keep America s wild horses wild and free on our public lands. Her book Wild Hoofbeats: America s Vanishing Wild Horses is available at The award-winning book was released winter of 2008 and is currently in its second printing. Carol s second book, Horse Photography: The Dynamic Guide for Horse Lovers is in its second printing as well and is available at 12

13 Cindy Williams Extreme Cowboy Association Cindy Williams, a Colorado native, has been involved with horses on many different levels most of her life. From breeding American Quarter Horses, to her recent passion for Mustangs, to her Extreme Cowboy Racing Clinics, Cindy would say her greatest reward at the end of her clinics is to see the 'ear-to-ear ' elation on the faces of those who never imagined the advances in horsemanship and partnership achieved. Cindy is a Level 3 Judge for Craig Cameron's Extreme Cowboy Association (ExCA), one of the fastest growing equine sports in the World. Cindy has served as the National Advisory Board Member for the Mid Mountain Region of ExCA since the beginning of the association in Cindy's dedication to ExCA horse and rider obstacle clinics has expanded ExCA participation greatly in Colorado. "ExCA is truly a family sport," states Cindy, "You can use any breed of horse, and there are divisions for every age group and riding ability." As a clinician, Cindy emphasizes horse and rider teamwork while teaching correct methods to approach and execute obstacles. Riders advance from merely sitting on a horse to total partnership. From riding a horse's mouth to light hands. From muscling a horse through an obstacle to total finesse. From forcing to asking. Wayne Williams Speaking of Horses Mr. Williams has a long background in Radio and TV both on the air as a disc jockey as well as newscaster along with working behind the scenes in sales and production. Mr. Williams has always been involved with horses. Since age 6 to the present, he has involved himself with horses. He has appeared in Parades from the Indianapolis 500 Parade to the Rose Bowl Parade, exhibited in Open and Palomino shows, and most recently, he and wife Pat pay tribute to Roy Rogers and Dale Evans on Horseback with Silver Saddles and costumes of the era. Mr. Williams has totally dedicated himself to the Equine Industry since This is when a part-time passion became a full-time career. Mr. Williams began mixing his announcing background with horses as the Voice of Many Horse Fairs. He has become the Voice of over 20 top Horse Expo s Nationwide and in Canada. He also aids many Expo s in presenting entertainment on horseback and various equine acts. He has announced from Sacramento to Baltimore. His latest accomplishment was the Equine Entertainment MC at the World Equestrian Games 2010 in Lexington KY. Mr. Williams has also announced many Major and World Equestrian Shows from the AMHR to IBHA and more! For relaxation, Wayne enjoys Trail Riding and camping with wife Pat, in addition to riding in parades, and being the man Behind the Microphone. He is the Host of Speaking of Horses TV which continually brings a variety of Equine information to you at your fingertips on and now also on many Cable TV Outlets as well as On Demand. Speaking of Horses TV is viewed in over 25 Countries around the World! 13

14 Brent Winston Horseman, clinician, and cowboy poet Brent Winston has dedicated the better part of his life to the horse. His life dream and passion is helping people help their horses. In pursuit of this dream, Brent studied as an apprentice to such great horseman as Johnny Leverett, Ray Hunt, and a great deal of other legendary horseman. The Peyton, Colorado bred cowboy has been considered one of the most versatile horseman in the region, never turning away a horse, for any reason. Brent has been able to be trusted time and again to do the right thing by the horse. He believes that each and every horse is special, and no matter what kind of saddle you put on, good horsemanship is good horsemanship. Brent has competed in the Extreme Mustang Makeover four times, becoming a finalist twice. Brent has taken his talent and training techniques to the Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center, putting himself in a situation to help as many horses as possible. Brent brings the horses to an adoptable state, provides educational opportunities, and helps places horses in their new homes. 14