March 2026 Issue

March 2026 | EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN 32 HORSE WORLD EXPO 2026 Additional Clinics & Seminars Continued on page 36 with hands-on solutions to improve feeding efficiency and pro- mote better equine health through foragemanagement. • Sat 5 PM – Hay Testing; From Sampling to Results (Seminar Hall B) Kelsey Swann | Days End FarmHorse Rescue booth S16 Kelsey Swann ’s love for horses began early, growing up in Middletown, Maryland surrounded by horses and unfor- gettable horse camp memories. Those formative experiences sparked a lifelong appreciation for the bond between people and animals and continue to shape her passion today. After years of building strong communities and meaningful experi- encesinherprofessionalcareer,Kelseywasthrilledtoreconnect withher equine roots and joinDays End FarmHorse Rescue in 2025 as Volunteer Coordinator. During the summer months, she runs DEFHR’s Legacy Summer Camp, teaching kids ages 7-17 all about equine welfare, care, andmanagement. • Fri 5 PM – All About Horses for Kids (Seminar Hall A) TeamHorse Power | Penn State 4HHorse Prog. booth 610, 611 Team Horse Power (Horsemanship, 4H) – Team Horse Power members are dedicated teens, aged 14 and above, who have successfully completed Level I and Level II of the PA4-H Horsemanship Skills Program. Throughout the year, they collaborate to present programs at various clinics, camps, and workshops. Additionally, they contribute to developing edu- cational resources for the Pennsylvania 4-H Horse Program. Trenton Mosier is a fifth-year member and Rhianna Penfield is in her third year; both actively participate fromElk County. • Sat 3 PM – Train Smart Ride Strong (Seminar Hall B) United Liberty Horse Archers | booth S13 United Liberty Horse Archers represents more than 20 years of combined experience in the horse industry. Ted Staudt competed at the 2017 World Horseback Archery Champion- ships in Korea and in numerous regional competitions. He holds a degree in Equine Studies and Equine Business Man- agement from the University of Findlay. Kellie Andrews has competed locally and in Texas and organized the Pennsylvania OpenMountedArchery Competition in 2015, 2016, and 2017. She is a certifiedNational Horse Archery Association (NHAA) Level 2 Mounted Archery Instructor, dedicated to promoting skill development and education in the sport. • Thurs 2PM, Fri 2PM, Sat 5PM, Sun 2PM, Equine Arena (2nd Floor, to the Right) • Daily Equi-Tainment Performances (Equine Arena) AllysonVillareale | PennStateExt.EquineProgrambooth608,609 Allyson Villareale (Senior School Horses) is the Eques- trian Center Stable Manager for the Department of Equine Science and Management at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. She oversees a herd of 40-plus school horses used in riding, driving, and management courses, while supervising 25–30 student staffmembers. Ally mentors students through a donor-sponsored Equine Wel- fare Internship and recently taught a course on Selecting and Maintaining the Lesson Horse. She holds a B.S. in Equine Management from DelVal with a specialization in Instruc- tion and Training and is certified to British Horse Society Stage III. She lives on campus with her son and two dogs. • Sat 10 AM – Managing Aging School Horses (Seminar Hall B) JimmyWagner | JimmyWagner Horsemanship booth 309 JimmyWagner, founder of JimmyWagner Horsemanship, builds confidence and connection through patient, progressive training rooted in adaptability and lifelong learning. He began volunteering at Days End FarmHorse Rescue at just four years old, launching a career shaped by mentorship from respected horsemen including David Beard and Brooke Vrany. Jim- my’s accomplishments include earning Reserve Champion in Rescued to Stardom with his mare Delilah and placing third in Freestyle at the Thoroughbred Makeover at the Kentucky Horse Park.Through clinics and demonstrations, he emphasiz- es growth, humility, and developing practical problem-solving skillsforbothhorseandrider.Jimmyiscommittedtocontinous learning, believing growth comes from adaptability, humility, and a willingness to improve every day. • Daily Equi-Tainment Performances (Equine Arena) • Thur 4 PM– Getting toKnowaNewHorse (RoundPen) • Fri 3 PM – Intro to Better Groundwork (Round Pen) • Sat 4 PM – Exploring New Places on a Fresh Horse (Round Pen) • Sun1PM– The Start of BasicMovements (EquineArena) • Equi-Tainment Performances Daily TracyWagner | TracyWagnerTraining.com Tracy Wagner is a lifelong, hands-on horsewoman known for her practical, back-to-basics approach to solving everyday training challenges. Her holistic philosophy cen- ters on the connection between the mind and body of both horse and rider, helping students better understand motion, balance, resistance, and communication. Blending natural Continued from page 30