March 2026 Issue

March 2026 | EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN 10 Stephen Hayes Stephen Hayes (Dressage) – British dressage rider Stephen Hayes has trained withmany Olym- pians in Europe and for the past serval years has been based at Perfect Harmony in the Hamptons, NY and Wellington, FL during the winter season. Stephen competes horses in training and trains his students.Stephenalsoconductedclinicsthroughout the world including Europe, Kuala Lumpur, Sin- gapore, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. He is an L Graduate and on his way to becoming a USDF judge. Schedule • Sat, 3PM, Seminar Hall A (Expo Hall, Back Right) Let’s Talk Upper Level Movements & How to Ask for Them • Sat, 5PM, Large Arena (2nd Floor, End of Hallway) Teach a Green Horse to Be On the Bit; Begin Lateral Movements • Sun, 10AM, Equine Arena (2nd Floor, to the Right) Problem Solving Common Training Issues at All Levels • Sun, 12PM, Seminar Hall A (Expo Hall, Back Right) Tips to Improve Dressage Scores at All Levels & Rider’s Position Patrick King Patrick King (Classical Dressage) is devoted to the pursuit and teaching of true horsemanship rooted in classical equestrian ideals. Early in his career, working with so-called “problem” horses led him beyond superficial training methods to a deeper understanding of psychology, feel, and timing. Influenced by Ray Hunt, Tom Dorrance, andothermasters,Kingembracedanapproach that values the horse’s emotional andmental experience as much as the physical. He has since started more than 2,000 young horses under saddle andbuilt a career helping riders developamore complete partnershipwith their horses. Time spent withRayHunt and later withMark Russell,astudentofNunoOliveira,expandedhisfocustoincludebiomechanics and the integration of physical balance with emotional understanding. King teaches internationally and works with riders worldwide through his Academy for Classical Horsemanship. He continues advanced study in the U.S. and abroad, including time at theRoyal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art inSpainandwithLuisValença inPortugal. Returning tocompetitionafter a 20-year hiatus, he earned his USDF Bronze and Silver medals in a single weekend each. Schedule • Thur, 3PM, Large Arena (2nd Floor, End of Hallway) Essential Ingredients for Lateral Work Success • Fri, 5PM, Large Arena (2nd Floor, End of Hallway) Leg Yield & Shoulder-In Fundamentals • Sat, 2PM, Equine Arena (2nd Floor, to the Right) Haunches In & Haunches Out; Cornerstones of Collection • Sun, 3PM, Equine Arena (2nd Floor, to the Right) Beyond Haunches In; the Evolution of Half Pass Jim Masterson Jim Masterson (Equine Bodywork) – was the equinebodywork therapist for the2006, 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2014 USEF Endurance Teams, and has worked on thousands of horses in aa rated compe- titions in theUnited States and in FEINations Cup, PanAmerican,World EquestrianGames competi- tions. He now teaches his uniquemethodof equine bodywork to horse owners and therapists around the world, in which the horse participates in the process by showing the practitioner where tension has accumulatedandwhen ithasbeenreleased.The result is an effective method that anyone can learn to improve performance and open new levels of communication and trust with the horse. Schedule • Thur, 5PM, Large Arena (2nd Floor, End of Hallway) Mystery Hind End & Other Issues; Techniques to Release Tension • Fri, 2PM, Large Arena (2nd Floor, End of Hallway) Poll-Atlas & TMJ; Improve Balance & Movement • Sat, 1PM, Large Arena (2nd Floor, End of Hallway) Training Issues vs Physical Issues • Sun, 12PM, Large Arena (2nd Floor, End of Hallway) The Lighter You Go, the Deeper They Feel It • Sun, 2PM, Seminar Hall B (Expo Hall, Back Left) Primary Issues & Muscle Tension Patterns Guy McLean Guy McLean (General Training) began his life with horses at his family’s 1,660-acre Homestead Resort in Queensland’s bush country, caring for morethan50trailhorses.Hispathintoperformance beganwhen his late father, Norm, encouraged him toreciteTheManfromSnowyRiverforvisitingtrav- el agents. Guy agreed—on the condition he could bringhishorse.Ridinghis stallionNugget bridleless and saddleless, he discovered the confidence that launched an international career. Today,McLean leads threeLibertyPerformance Teams across two continents, appearing at major events throughout Australia, theUnited States, and Canada,includingEquitana,WorldCupshowjump- ing competitions, the World Equestrian Games, and Australia’s Got Talent. A two-time Australian Bush Poet Champion and official Ambassador of the Outback, he has also won two Road to the HorseWorld Championships and Continued on page 14 HORSE WORLD EXPO 2026 Clinician & Speaker Biographies Stephen Hayes Dressage PK Horsemanship booth 326 The Masterson Method booth 327 Horsemanship with Guy McLean booth 110-112 (Theatre Equus Performer, Equi-Tainment Daily) At Staggering UnicornWinery, indulge in the Sweeter Side of Wine with over 30 enchanting fruit wine options. From luscious strawberry to succulent peach and everything in between, our selection is sure to satisfy your fruit wine desires. 314 South Main St., Athens, PA 18810 (570) 888-7070 STAGGERINGUNICORN.COM Continued from page 8