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2009 Speakers and Clinicians at Denver Expo
As of March 3rd… Our Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, Denver 2009 Line-Up
Be sure to check back for updates. Also, visit our new “Special Events” page for more!
Denver, CO
National Western Complex
Mar. 13-15, 2009
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Internet Banner Ad (12 months)
303-292-4981 -Brian Kitchen |
Horse Stalls
Private Treaty Horse Sale
Breed Demos
Stallions/Mares
303-292-4981 - Brian Kitchen |
Commercial Booth for Trade Show/Shopping
303-292-4981 - Brian Kitchen |
Stick Horse Rodeo
303-292-4981 - Brian Kitchen |
Program Advertising
The Fence Post
970-301-2190 - David Moore |
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*NOTE: Speakers and schedule are subject to change without prior notice.
Debbie Bibb
Creating the Ultimate Trail Horse
www.debbiebibb.com
(719) 748-8543
 Based at Running D Ranch in Florissant, Colorado, Debbie Bibb is a trainer and clinician with more than 30 years of horse experience. Debbie graduated from the John Lyons Trainer Certification program in Parachute, Colo., in 2001 after 6 months of study under both John and Josh Lyons, for which she used her two horses, Classy and Cheyenne. Now, as a nationally recognized horse trainer, Debbie knows one thing remains the same throughout the equine world - all horses have the same basic instincts and thought processes that can be used to teach any desired skill. Her Building the Horse of a LifetimeT training program is especially designed to educate both horse and rider so that the two may work together successfully.
Debbie's goal is to improve the relationship a person has with his or her horse while achieving better performance through patient, gentle and consistent training methods. She trains a wide variety of horses at her ranch and conducts demonstrations and clinics to teach people her training methods. Debbie has experience in both English and Western disciplines and enjoys teaching horse owners of all experience levels.
 She believes that the key ingredients of horse training are focus, patience, consistency and timing. If you have focus, she believes, all the other ingredients come together: "If you are focused, you are waiting for even the smallest positive change in your horse and thus gain patience. With focus, you also gain the consistency and timing that are critical in success with your horse." Debbie believes that using these training principles, a person can have the best horse they've ever had - the horse of a lifetime.
Always a true professional, Debbie is constantly striving to increase her training knowledge. She continues to study John and Josh Lyons' new developments in training, and also studies other trainers’ and clinicians’ methods in search of anything she can take away to improve her own program and help others with their horses.
Debbie has always had a passion for horses - from a horse-crazy little girl to an adult who is still amazed by the power and beauty of horses. Her education with horses began at age 5 when her parents bought her a horse and she started taking riding lessons. In addition to owning horses, she participated in 4-H and Girl Scout horse programs while she was growing up. Later on, she studied as an Equine Science/Pre-Vet major at Colorado State University, led horse packing trips and taught packing in the Wyoming back country and graduated from the Colorado Outdoor Adventure Guide School near Cripple Creek.
Debbie also strongly believes in giving back to the horse community. She supports equine rescue groups by offering demonstrations and clinics to use as fundraisers and special training assistance for rescue horses. With the help of United Animal Nations, Debbie and her husband, Mark, rescued their Percheron colt Zeb from the Premarin foal auctions in Canada.
Craig Cameron, Original "Cowboy's Clinician"
 A Native Texan and known as the original "Cowboy's Clinician," Craig Cameron is on the road more than 44 weeks a year, covering 80,000 miles and demonstrating the style of horsemanship he has perfected in the last 23 years. Called the "public defender of the horse," Craig dedicates himself to those who educate their horses by first educating themselves. At an age where most have long since retired the very thought of starting colts, Craig starts hundreds of horses each year. On top of his daily work with horses, he is famous for his four-day clinics which blend education with entertainment for participants at his Double Horn ranches in Bluff Dale, TX and Lincoln, NM.
Clinic topics range from basic to advanced horsemanship, colt starting, ranch and cattle work, problem-solving, reining and trail obstacles. This year he plans to incorporate horse-camping and back-country riding techniques into his lesson plans.
Craig has created a program that builds confidence and trust between man and horse. Rather than fight the animal, he offers patience and understanding that leaves the horse wanting to do what is asked of him. Crediting legendary horseman Ray Hunt with opening his eyes to the possibilities in working through understanding the horse, Craig has earned a well-deserved international following with his philosophy of teaching that eliminates rough handling of horses.
As a life-long rancher, working cowboy and horse trainer, Craig has just about done it all, from cow-calf, stocker operations, custom hay-baling, or capturing wild cattle for fellow ranchers. After years of bull riding on the professional rodeo circuit and successfully operating his cattle business, Craig decided that it was truly the horse that attracted him. He soon discovered his aptitude for communicating with the horse and meticulously refined and nurtured this talent. He wanted to give back something to the horse. When he was ready, he began conducting western horsemanship clinics and demonstrations to help riders increase their knowledge and understanding of their horse and to keep the cowboy tradition alive.
Craig Cameron's original entertaining and motivational style is regularly sought after by TV, radio, magazine, fairs, ranches, concerts, universities and many celebrities. Craig has worked with and for such notables as Lynn Anderson, Ralph Lauren, Ty Murray, Michael Martin Murphy, Cody Lambert, Bum Phillips, Charmayne James, Bob Moorehouse, Buck Taylor and others. Singing artist Red Steagall says, "Cameron's year includes hundreds of public appearances nationwide, in Europe and in the Canadian Provinces. He always entertains the crowd and he's as good with a horse as anybody I have ever seen."
Well known rodeo champion Ty Murray sums it up: "Craig has a genuine love and compassion for horses. He respects them enough to try to see through their eyes."
To read more about Craig Cameron's history, appearances and numerous awards, visit his website at www.craigcameron.com.
Art Kiger
 Art Kiger started his romance with horses at a very early age. Like most young boys, Art had a pair of pearl handled cap guns, cowboy boots, and a lone ranger mask. With a stick horse in hand, Art always seemed to lope in and save the day. Family members jokingly remember a little white tornado.
By the time Art had reached junior high school, he was starting to break horses with his father, for their neighbors and friends for extra money. Throughout high school Art's dad planted a seed that started to take root; "There has got to be a better, gentler, safer way to break a horse" was the seed that began to grow in this young man's mind as he began his journey of professional horsemanship, "his passion". In 1996, Art decided to set out on his own, with his father's words engraved in his mind and a love for horses in his heart. Art's romance with horses quickly grew into a passion that led him to jobs with horses playing a key role, from full time work at feed yards, day work for ranchers, full time horseshoeing, to taking in outside horses for training, none of which satisfied his own desire for something more.
 In 1999, Art married his high school sweetheart, Selena. Art knew that she was one of the missing pieces that was beginning to help his life make sense. Selena, also a horse lover, encouraged him to pursue his dreams and ideas and promised to support him every step of the way. In their third year of marriage they welcomed home a little girl, Dusti, and eighteen months later a boy, Cinch.
Art and Selena are truly blessed because of their love for each other as well as their own two "little tornados"!! Art was starting to understand and come to terms with many things in his life. His walk with his Savior Jesus Christ, the value of his family and friends, and not living each day for his own quest. In those small yet powerful lessons Art was being led not only to better himself as a horseman, but to share his knowledge and experiences with others in their own journey. In September 2004, Art began training for Rockin' E Ranch, a faith driven workplace, that encouraged him in growing his passion for horsemanship, but more importantly understanding "His Passion", and how Art could live out his faith and love for horses everyday. Currently, Art spends his days training himself to be a better man in the eyes of the Lord and a better horseman in the eyes of the horse. Art Kiger Horsemanship offer clinics to assist all levels of horsemen. Let Art help you "Find Your Passion".
Jason Patrick
 All of Jason's childhood was spent horseback. Jason grew up on a ranch owned by his family in the Yampa Valley of the Colorado Rockies, near Steamboat Springs. During those years the ranch never owned less than 30 head of horses. As a 10 year old Jason had 5 horses in his "string" and they were all worn out by the end of the summer. Jason was hired for the first time to train a horse by longtime Colorado rancher Jack Orr; Jason was 12 at the time and has continued the business ever since.
Jason was very fortunate growing up to ride with some exceptional horsemen all over the country. When Jason was a teenager he got the opportunity to work in Northern California and see some exceptional natural horsemen completing everyday ranch work. Jason was hooked and has been on a journey to improve his horsemanship ever since. Jason's goal is to be an exceptional horseman by the time he's 80 years old.
In clinics and demonstrations, Jason's focus is demonstrating how to earn the trust and loyalty of a horse and then how to transfer that trust and loyalty into something practical. Natural Horsemanship is wonderful, but sometimes is not put into practical uses. Jason's focus is how to keep your horse as a trusting partner as you begin to ask for more performance.
Jason's sense of humor adds to his humble approach to teaching, bringing new fun to people and their horses from across the country. Jason conducted his first clinic in 1998 and has continued since, teaching in disciplines including Ranch Horse Versatility, Ranch Roping, Mounted Patrol Police Horsemanship, Trail Clinics, Colt Starting, Spook Proofing and Natural Horsemanship Clinics of all levels.
Contact information:
Jason Patrick
PO Box 775082
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
(970)879-9489
horseofalifetime@hotmail.com
www.whisperingwillowsranch.com
Safety Through Knowledge
 Glenn Ryan grew up in the shadow of a horse. Guided by his parents who owned a hunter-jumper stable, Glenn’s horsemanship and riding skills date back to riding Thoroughbreds by the time he was 3 years old. As a youngster, Glenn rode and showed hunter-jumpers with his father. He is quick to give credit for much of his horsemanship and livestock skills to working on remote cattle ranches in Northern California. “There is no better way to handle cattle than from the back of a horse,” says Glenn. “It’s been done the same way for a hundred years, but it is still the best.”
In 1975, he graduated from college with a degree in Natural Resources and started working with the U.S. Forest Service. For 18 years he has been a packer with collateral duties as trails foreman and back country patrolman. He is currently the lead packer for the Rocky Mountain Region Specialty Pack String.
Glenn enjoys teaching and has the patience for the repetition necessary to develop safety skills. Glenn trains Forest Service employees and volunteers to use proper safety practices and teaches them to develop their riding proficiency with safety foremost. He does not rush his students or push them ahead of their physical ability, but allows them time to form a solid safety foundation.
Karen Scholl, Horsemanship for Women:
 With almost 20 years of study in psychology-based horse training and 15 years instructing courses and clinics, Karen Scholl brings a unique perspective to the horse industry with her program, Horsemanship for Women.
Karen describes that, “Horses look to the leadership qualities of other horses for survival, and because most women are not taught leadership skills from an early age, it’s very common for us to become fearful or frustrated with our horse.”
By traveling all over the country teaching courses, Karen offers safe, supportive clinics where women learn the skills to communicate with their horse with lasting results. Even the husbands are impressed!
With a AA Degree in Equine Science, many years of teaching technical courses in the corporate environment and twenty years of horsemanship study, Karen brings a unique mix of educational skills and horsemanship abilities that are particularly suited to help women develop leadership, confidence and trust in themselves and with their horses.
“I’ve had extensive study in psychology-based horse training, and because I didn’t grow up with horses, I completely relate to the challenges so many women face. At the completion of every clinic many say that they are no longer afraid of their horse!” Karen says, “It’s the most rewarding thing I can imagine doing for people.”
Tools designed to adjust for the limited strength of women and free safety video downloads are just some of the opportunities Karen offers to help women gain more confidence, feel safe and have more fun with their horses.
Go on Karen’s website, www.karenscholl.com to register to receive a newsletter and notices when Karen is teaching in your area. Or call Karen’s office at 888-238-3447.
Wayne Williams
Wayne Williams Bio
Mr. Williams has a long background in Radio 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 1985. 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 the Midwest Horse Fair”. He has become the “Voice of over 20 top Horse Expo’s Nationwide. He also aids many Expo’s in presenting entertainment on horseback and various equine acts.
For relaxation Wayne enjoys Trail Riding and camping with wife Pat, in addition to riding in parades, and be the man “Behind the Microphone.
He is the Host of “Speaking of Horses” on demand Radio and TV which continually brings a variety of Equine information to you at your fingertips on www.speakingofhorses.com. And Staring in the Spring of 2009 on Dish channel 9411.
Scott Babcock, State Parks
Audra Dobbs, Miss Rodeo Colorado 2009
“Support the Horse”? It’s what Miss Rodeo Colorado 2009 does every day.
 With shiny new “Support the Horse” license plates on her truck, Audra Dobbs, Miss Rodeo Colorado, will travel the state throughout 2009, speaking on behalf of PRCA rodeo in particular, and the Colorado horse industry in general. “I’m delighted to have this opportunity,” Audra says. “Horses and our western heritage are so important.”
Audra values this heritage from first-hand experience growing up on a small ranch near Glenwood Springs, CO—in fact, the same ranch where her mother was born and raised. “My most wonderful childhood memories center around horses, with rodeo, trail riding and 4-H horse events.” She hopes to convey the value and excitement of horses to her audiences on her 2009 tour. As she says, “Horses have been a blessing to me my whole life. I want people to understand horses’ value both personally and to the state’s history and economy.”
Her dream of winning the title began when she was just four years old and met her first rodeo queen. The proud Colorado cowgirl—and fifth generation horsewoman—pressed forward during her school years, even penning a middle-school essay on why she desired the title and what she hoped to accomplish with it.
“Accomplish” is no small word for Audra. An honors graduate of Mesa State College, Audra gained her elementary teaching certificate as well as her qualification as a Reading Rescue Specialist—all the while she was competing up the ladder to her present title. She has taken a leave of absence from her position as a Grand Junction first-grade teacher to fulfill her duties as Miss Rodeo Colorado.
Her year got off to a great start, with 29 appearances at the National Western Stock Show and visits to the State Capitol and Children’s Hospital filling her January calendar. “I met some amazing people,” Audra says. She will appear at numerous rodeos in 2009, but she also plans to visit hospitals, schools, horse events, and more. One appointment she’s quite proud of is a Purple Heart Testimonial Dinner. “I believe in rodeo,” she says, “but I’m committed to the good of the whole horse industry. I’m excited to bring information about it to the general public.”
The Miss Rodeo Colorado position comes with publicity, responsibility and glory, but no financial help. Having stepped away from her teaching salary for the year, Audra is grateful for a Roper sponsorship, which offsets some of her clothing expenses. But she’d be delighted to welcome other sponsors, too, who might help with her horse, gas, insurance, travel and other expenses.
Ultimately, Audra will pursue a Master’s in Education Administration with plans to become a school administrator. Although she may not have much time for hobbies this year, she does enjoy pleasure riding and barrel racing, as well as dancing, target shooting, traveling, reading, snowmobiling, and boating. Her liver chestnut AQHA mare, Sequoia, goes with her to parades, ropings and riding in the mountains. “She’s part of my sanity,” Audra confesses with a laugh.
In December of 2009, Audra will join the nation’s best cowboys and cowgirls in Las Vegas, Nevada for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, where she’ll proudly represent Colorado in the Miss Rodeo America Pageant. Colorado horse enthusiasts will all be cheering for her.
Reprinted with permission from Colorado Horse Contact, Feb. 1, 2009
Lona Kossnar, BLM Wild Horse & Burro Program
Kathy Doeskin, Colorado State University
Dr. Jessica Dunbar, DVM
Littleton Equine Medical Center | Equine First Aid on the Trail
 Dr. Dunbar joined Littleton Equine Medical Clinic in 2006 after a veterinary internship at Wisconsin Equine Clinic. She enjoys all aspects of equine veterinary practice, but is drawn to dentistry and reproduction. She enjoys interacting closely with horses and their owners to promote the general health and well being of their horse.
About her talk at the Kent Feeds Trailhead on Equine First Aid on the Trail, Dr. Dunbar says, “From wounds to eye injuries, we will discuss what you need to be ready for anything on the trail.”
Lyle & Lynda Henderson, Platte Valley Saddlery
Chris Kawcak, D.V.M., P.h.D.,
Board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Assistant Professor of Equine Lameness and Surgery, Colorado State University
 Dr. Chris Kawcak is the current interim head of the Equine Section at Colorado State University’s James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital. He joined the faculty in 1998 and has been seeing equine patients for lameness and surgery at the hospital since July 2006. Dr. Kawcak received his D.V.M. from Colorado State University in 1991, and then interned for one year at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Kawcak returned to CSU for his residency and Ph.D. Dr. Kawcak is now an associate professor, and spends a great deal of his time in research at the CSU Equine Orthopaedic Research Center.
Dr. Kawcak’s clinical interests include lameness diagnosis and orthopaedic surgery.
Dr. Kawcak’s research interests include diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disease, as well as development of biomechanical models of joint injury.
Dr. Brett Kirch, Colorado State University
 Dr. Brett Kirch grew up on a small farm in the Nebraska Panhandle. He received his BS in Animal Science from the University of Nebraska –Lincoln and MS from Kansas State University in Ruminant Nutrition. Brett completed a PhD at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Range and Forage Sciences working jointly between the Agronomy and Animal Science departments in evaluating escape protein in grazed warm-season grasses. Brett graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University and practiced equine medicine based out of West Chester, PA. His interests include internal medicine and lameness and he has had the opportunity to work with many equine disciplines that included dressage, hunter-jumper, race horses, three-day eventing, fox-hunting, and combined driving.
Brett has spent several years in the USDA-ARS Forage-Animal Production Research Unit in Lexington, KY. His work in Kentucky allowed the unique opportunity to marry his interests in Veterinary Medicine, forages, and nutrition. The research programs included Doppler-Ultrasound evaluation of cattle and horses affected by Fescue toxicosis, grass-based laminitis in horses, and alkaloid effects upon body tissues in cattle.
Currently, Brett is employed at Colorado State University is working with Youth Livestock Extension programs and research. His research programs will continue to look at the health, production, and nutritional aspects of laminitis in horses and cattle.
Roger Kyle
Trail Reliability & Horsemanship Trainer
303-688-5727
www.8thheavenhorses.com
 Roger’s career with horses began with the Denver Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit. As the unit’s trainer from 1990-2005, he discovered a more reliable method for teaching the horses and officers to successfully negotiate the busy streets, parks, parades, riots and other challenges of the city. After almost thirty years of police work Roger retired his position and began teaching civilian horses and riders the same concepts at 8th Heaven Farms in Castle Rock.
Roger believes that working with horses and riders through recruiting the horses’ cooperation produces more reliable partners. He designed an indoor course with varying degrees of mental and physical hurdles, and a challenging outdoor course, the “Trusting Partners™Obstacle Course, to help others build a better understanding between horse and human.
Dr. Gabriele Landolt, Colorado State University
Board certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Assistant Professor of Equine Medicine, Colorado State University
 Dr. Gabriele Landolt is an Assistant Professor of Equine Medicine at Colorado State University's James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, specializing in infectious disease, neurologic problems, and caring for neonates. In addition to providing care and treatment for equine patients, Dr. Landolt's research focuses on infectious respiratory pathogens such as Equine Influenza. Landolt's current research projects are focused on influenza, factors controlling the transmission of influenza viruses between species, and the development of diagnostic tests for equine respiratory pathogens.
Prior to coming to CSU in 2005, Dr. Landolt received her D.V.M. from the University of Zurich in her home country of Switzerland. After obtaining a Ph.D. in Epidemiology, she then joined the veterinary staff of the Equine Medicine Clinic at the Veterinary School in Zurich for two years before she transferred to the Large Animal Ambulatory Clinic at the University of Zurich. She completed a residency in Large Animal Internal Medicine at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI. After obtaining her board certification in Large Animal Internal Medicine in 2000, she then pursued a Ph.D. in Virology at the University of Wisconsin.
Duke Latham, Latham Landworks
Dr. Patrick McCue, Colorado State University
Board certified by the American College of Theriogenologists,
Director of the Equine Reproduction Laboratory, Colorado State University
 Dr. Patrick McCue joined the faculty at Colorado State University in 1994 and now serves as the director of the CSU Equine Reproduction Laboratory (ERL). He is the coordinator of the Clinical Reproduction Service at the Equine Reproduction Laboratory and provides equine reproduction expertise to the CSU James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
He is the author or co-author of over 100 refereed publications, textbook chapters, scientific proceedings chapters and abstracts. He has been the recipient of the Carl J. Norden Distinguished Teacher Award and twice the recipient of the AAEP Faculty Award for excellence in teaching twice while at CSU. Dr. McCue is also actively involved in teaching undergraduate, graduate and veterinary students, providing continuing education for horse owners and veterinarians and conducting research in equine reproduction. In addition, he writes a monthly column called 'The Breeding Shed' for the American Quarter Horse Journal.
Dr. McCue is on the Board of Directors for the American Association of Equine Practitioners and has served on the Reproduction, Dentistry and Research committees of the AAEP. He is also on the editorial board for the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science.
Steve McNinch, CEO
Western Plains Energy and Growth Energy Board Member
 Steve McNinch is the CEO of Western Plains Energy, LLC where he oversees a very successful and innovative ethanol company in Northwest Kansas. Mr. McNinch has over 20 years of manufacturing and management experience in fields ranging from home products, automotive, defense supplier and most recently ethanol. Mr. McNinch is an active officer on the Board of Directors of the recently formed Growth Energy organization. He holds degrees in Chemistry and Physics, as well as a MBA, from Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas.
About Western Plains Energy, LLC
Western Plains Energy, L.L.C. (WPE) is a Kansas limited liability company formed in 2001 to build and operate a 30 million gallon ethanol production facility. The project was organized by a group of local individuals to promote economic development in northwestern Kansas. The plant produces fuel grade ethanol, distiller's dried grains with solubles, and distiller's wet grains with solubles from corn and milo supplied by members and other local growers. WPE is located six miles east of Oakley, near Campus, in Gove County, Kansas.
About Growth Energy
Growth Energy is a new, proactive group committed to the promise of agriculture and growing America’s economy through cleaner, greener energy. Growth Energy members recognize America needs a new ethanol approach. Through smart policy reform and a proactive grassroots campaign, Growth Energy promotes reducing greenhouse gas emissions, expanding the use of ethanol in gasoline, decreasing our dependence on foreign oil, and creating American jobs at home.
Troy Piper, Priefert Equipment
Megan Bryant, Purina
Rachel Knorr, Ranch-Way
Michael Jay Reedy, Chairman – Back Country Horsemen of America
Personal and Business
- Born and raised in West Linn, Oregon
- 1970 graduated West Linn High School
- Built a small horse ranch near Amity, Oregon
- Managed a garden, pet, and farm store
- Fred Meyer management 20 years
- Various business adventures in the pet industry
Equestrian Volunteer Activities
- Early 80’s President of the Polk County Saddle-ites
- Volunteer for the Deschutes Ranger District, US Forest Service
- Founded a chapter of Oregon Equestrian Trails
- Vice-President of the OET state organization.
- Founded the West Cascade Chapter of Back Country Horsemen of Oregon
- Citizens advisory councils on State Forest
- Worked with Region 6 of the US FS on many management plans including the Mt Hood Wilderness plan
- Six years - Oregon Recreational Trail Advisory Committee and the RTP Grant Committee appointed by the Oregon State Parks and the Governor’s office
- 1996 volunteered in the Deschutes National Forest Ghost Rider program
- Became a Leave No Trace Master and the Education Chairman for BCHO
- 1998 National Director for BCHO
- 2004 moved to Washington State and elected BCHA National Director for BCHW
- Present: Chairman of BCHA (April 2007); served as Vice Chair and Treasurer prior to becoming Chairman
Glenn Ryan, USFS Specialty Pack String
Sherry Snead,
author of Saddle Up, Colorado!
 Sherry Snead is the primary author and photographer of Colorado’s first statewide, photographic, saddlebag-ready trail and travel guide book for equestrians, Saddle Up, Colorado! To prepare the comprehensive guide, Sherry teamed up with her husband, Scott, and veteran Back Country Horsemen Julie and Jim Chaney to ride, photograph and document all 100+ trails, 69 camping locations and 30 overnight horse accommodations detailed in the book.
Sherry was born and raised in the “Horse Capital of the World,” Lexington, Kentucky. She began her love affair with horses at the ripe old age of five and has ridden and owned horses ever since. She is a member of the Colorado Horse Council, the Back Country Horsemen of America, the Parker Trail Riders, the American Quarter Horse Association, and the American Paint Horse Association. Sherry and Scott Snead reside full-time in Colorado, where they spend as much time as possible exploring the trails with their four equine companions.
Join Sherry during the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo’s 4th Annual Trail Riders Conference, as she presents the legendary landscape of Colorado and horse-friendly places to ride, camp and lodge overnight.
Harry Vold, Harry Vold Rodeo Company
Christopher D. Whitney, Colorado Unwanted Horse Alliance
Commissioner John R. Stulp
Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture
 Prowers County farmer and rancher John Stulp has dedicated his life to Colorado agriculture; he was named commissioner of agriculture by Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. in 2006.
Stulp is an active member of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) which works to develop and implement sound public
policy and programs to support and promote the American agricultural industry, while protecting consumers and the environment. He is also the
Secretary Treasurer of a subset of NASDA, the Western Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
During his time at CDA, Commissioner Stulp has committed himself to furthering Colorado's agricultural community by participating in events across the
state and around the globe: Chinese trade opportunities, Canadian & cattle industry roundtable, Tri-National Ag Accord, Governor's Forum on Colorado
Agriculture, town hall meetings, South Platte Task Force, and various producer and industry meetings.
A member of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union since 1975, Stulp has been a leading proponent of building wind farms in rural Colorado as a way to
develop new economic opportunities and jobs for Colorado's farmers and ranchers. Stulp's family farming operation is home to the Lamar Light and
Power Wind Farm, and Stulp is a principal in Prairie Wind Energy LLC.
Stulp served as a Prowers County commissioner from 1991, when he was appointed to fill a vacancy, ntil January 2005. He also has served on
numerous other boards and commissions, including the State Board of Agriculture (1986 to 1995), state Wildlife Commission (1995-99), the Connect
Colorado technology committee (1996), the State Land Board (1997-2005), and the Colorado Ag Development Authority & Value Added Board (2005-
06).
Stulp graduated from Yuma High School in 1966, earned his bachelor's degree in veterinary science from Colorado State University in 1970 and his
doctor of veterinary medicine from CSU in 1972. He and his wife, Jane, have five children.
For more on Stulp's family farm, visit http://www.cminet.net/~stulp/.
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