Clinicians and Speakers



Team Wrangler Clinician, Lainie DeBoer
from Dream Field Stables in Minnesota


Lainie Roth DeBoer, is a professional horseman since 1993, a member of the American Quarter Horse Association, the Professional Horseman's Association, and the United States Equestrian Federation. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Hunter Jumper Association as well as chair of the Zone 6 Education Committee which was instrumental in developing the Zone 6 Horsemanship Class.

Lainie has trained horses and students who have competed in the Medal and Maclay Finals, the AQHYA World Show, the All-American Quarter Horse Congress, the AQHA World Championships, HITS Ocala, HITS Indio, WEF and Gulfport winter circuits, as well as a strong schedule of affiliated shows throughout the country. Her current goal, and that of Dreamfield, is to train, show and market the very best AQHA and Warmblood hunters and jumpers.


Becky Martens
Shows: Making heads & tails of that class list.

Becky is a Provincial Judge, trained in all breeds and disciplines and will be teaching you what the judges are looking for in different classes. Her credentials include: AQHA Professional Horseman, Equine Canada Certified Coach 2 (western), Equine Canada International Trainer, Equine Canada Coaching Program Approved Mentor, HCBC Senior Judge - General Performance
Contact Becky beckym4@telus.net 250-248-9369
Wild Rose Stables



Sandra Verda
Fit To Ride

Demonstrating individual programs developed to improve rider position and effectiveness, with a focus on balance, coordination and core strength based on the principles of Pilates. For more information or to book a consultation, please contact Tel. 604-377-417
Email: fit2ride@shaw.ca



Marion Weisskopff
MW Sporthorses

CHA Certified Level 4 English Riding Instructor, CHA Certified Level 4 Western Riding Instructor, CHA Certified Level 4 Wilderness Guide Instructor. Also a CHA - ACI working towards CI, Parelli level 3 certified

Before moving to Canada Marion was an accomplished competitor in Germany earning the FN. German Bronze and Silver medal for Jumping and Dressage riding and the FN. Bronze medal for team driving.


Once in Canada, Marion continued in competition earning the Canadian National Championship title in the Junior Trail Horse class.Marion has a vast and varied background in so many aspects of the horse world, like English Riding, - Western Riding, - Horse logging, -Cow work, training and participating in the 50 day Friesian stallion testing in Texas, -- packing, guiding in the Chilcotin - and presenting demonstration shows of riding horses without the aid of bridle or saddle. We’re pleased to have her onboard to share some of her knowledge with us.


Lesley McGill - The Saddle Doctor

Originally a long time member of Panorama Ridge Pony Club who competed on the Western Canadian Young Riders Team at the North American Young Riders Championship in Chicago (team place 4th) , Lesley has just returned to BC after 11 years overseas. In 1996 she left home to go travel the world with a background in horses which led to many interesting jobs. Fox hunting in England, hare hunting in NZ and Australia, grooming for Olympic Event rider Stuart Tinney in Australia, horse back safaris in Africa, eventing and dressage in NZ, the list goes on..... In 1999 Lesley started working for a prestigious saddlery in Christchurch NZ completing two apprenticeships- (Saddle Fitting, Leather and Canvas (saddler). For 7 years Lesley saddle fit her way around New Zealand while taking many courses in horse anatomy and massage techniques.

She then began working with Society Of Master Saddlers Saddle Fitter-Josephine Giles Dancy whose system of saddle fitting has gained respect around the world. Having completed the minimal 3 years of saddle fitting Lesley was sponsored by Josephine and by The Ideal Saddle Makers in the UK to complete her Society Of Master Saddlers Ltd. (SMS) Qualified Saddle Fitters Course. She will be taking the final exam in August and will then be the only SMS in BC. It is her philosophy that a saddle needs to be fitted comfortably to both the horse and the rider as a poorly balanced saddle WILL effect the riders’ position, and poorly fitted WILL effect a horse’s movement. Lesley specializes in on site re-flocking of saddles ensuring a customized fit of the saddle to the horse. Her saddlery skills allow her to do many modifications to saddles- like girth points, channel widening, panel changes, patch work etc..... along with bridle work.

Lesley has just started her own saddle fitting company called "The Saddle Doctor" and you will see her moving from barn to barn around the lower mainland making happy horses and riders!



“Functional Feed Ingredients and Key Benefits In the Equine Diet”
With speaker, George R. Dawson, Ph.D.


Dr. Dawson lives in Prosser, WA and serves as an Equine Specialist and Nutrena Consultant for Cargill Animal Nutrition. He consults throughout the Pacific Northwest region. Dr. Dawson was born and raised in Kansas on a farm and ranch. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Kansas State University with an emphasis on equine management, nutrition and reproduction. In 1999, the Equine Science Society awarded him for his outstanding accomplishments in the field of equine physiology. He completed his doctorate degree in Animal Science from the University of Arizona, December 2004. His expertise stems from both academic and industry experience as he managed a large training and breeding facility for cutting horses prior to returning to school for his Ph.D. Dr. Dawson’s current responsibilities include conducting educational programs for horse owners, farm consultations and technical assistance to horse owners and veterinarians throughout the northwest.

Dr. Dawson will lead 2 educational discussions on how certain feed ingredients can play a key role in enhancing the overall health and performance of your horse. He’ll be focusing on the Performance horse on Saturday and the older horse on Sunday



Kevan Garecki
Horse Trailering, what you need to know
Loading the problem horse - made easy.

Kevan has over 35 years' experience in commercial transportation; from 20 years as a driver to a fleet owner and safety manager, and on to teach professional driving at OUC. He has also served on advisory boards for commercial traffic studies, been a road test examiner for ICBC, and operates his own horse transport business.
H4 Services Ltd. www.h-4.ca
778-858-7301




Carla Web - Reining

Carla was introduced to horses in hometown Port Alberni at the young age of two under the guidance of long time coach, Carole Walton. Carla soon began competing in local gymkhanas which then led to competition in the Vancouver Island AQHA circuits. Riding in both English & Western classes she took instruction from the likes of Bob Grimshaw, Richard Shrake, Len Cooke and Dave Whitbeck

Accomplishments:
Numerous Western Canadian Reining Association’s (WCRA) High Point Show Series Championships 2002-2005 In 2004 Carla was honored to earn the WCRA Ken Omelchuck Memorial trophy presented to the highest scoring Non Pro during the show year. This was a special highlight in Carla’s reining career. In 2003 Carla took on the reining coordinator’s role for the PNE’s “Equestriana” as well as performing in this equestrian extravaganza. In a volunteer capacity, Carla has demonstrated the sport of reining and freestyle reining throughout the Lower Mainland on many occasions.

Visit the Twin Creeks booth or Unbridled Potential Equine Services

 

Working Cow Horse with Sherri Thompson

Sherri Thomson owns a training facility in Princeton B.C. where she has worked in the horse industry for the past 20 years. After competing successfully in Team roping, Team Penning and Cutting she now trains and shows in Reining and Working Cow Horse. Along with training reining and working cow horses she also coaches and teaches clinics for the same. Sherri started in the Reining and Cow horse world riding her stallion Genuine Jeepers who starting in 2001 and on won several Championships and Reserve Championships in WCRA Open, Ltd. Open, Novice Horse Open, Freestyle and Beginner Horse and Beginner Rider Open. As well as Championships and Reserve Championships in Open and Ltd. Open working cow horse. Since then with other horses of her own and clients horses winning Championships and Year End Champions ships in the same and in Reining Canada Open and Ltd. Open as well as NRHA affiliate Rookie Professional Champion. Most recent accomplishments include 2007 WCRA Year end Championship in Novice Horse Open and 250 Working Cow Horse as well as Reserve Championship in Novice Horse Open.