March 2026 Issue

March 2026 | EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN 36 HORSE WORLD EXPO 2026 Additional Clinics & Seminars horsemanship, classical dressage, liberty work, trick train- ing, and even bridleless riding, Tracy develops calm, confi- dent, and willing partners. A certified master instructor, she teaches riders of all ages and goals—from trail enthusiasts to competitors—focusing on confidence, creativity, safety, and improved performance in and out of the arena. • Sat 2 PM – Horse Training Challenges; Tale of Two Horses Part 1 (Seminar Hall A) • Sat 6 PM – Horse Training Challenges; Tale of Two Horses Part 2 (Round Pen) OliviaWatson | Penn State Ext. Equine Programbooth 608, 609 Olivia Watson grew up in a small town in Virginia and earned her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the Uni- versity of Tennessee, Knoxville, in 2019. She worked in amixed animal veterinary practice with a focus on equine medicine, where she developed a strong interest in preventive care and nutrition. In 2021, Olivia pursued a master’s degree in Animal Science with an emphasis in equine nutrition, completing it in 2023. She now serves as the Equine Extension Educator for western Pennsylvania, supporting horse owners through 4-H programs, adult education, and outreach initiatives. • Sat 4 PM – Caring for the Senior Horse (Seminar Hall B) NicoleWeber | Performability booth 518 Nicole Weber is the author of Equihypnosis: Essential Techniques for Managing Riding Fear and the devel- oper of Equihypnosis®, a trauma-informed method that blends hypnosis, sports psychology, and rider biomechanics to help equestrians overcome fear and build confidence. Originally from Germany, where she operated a hypnotherapy and trauma therapy practice serving riders across Europe, Nicole now resides in Texas. Her approach integrates European classical riding principles with modern performance psychology, supporting riders from leisure enthusiasts to Olympic- level competitors in achieving improved seat, harmony, and mental resilience in the saddle. • Thur 6 PM – Harnessing the Rider’s Mind-Body Connection (Seminar Hall A) • Sat 11 AM – Mental Toughness for Competitions (Seminar Hall A) • Sun 3 PM – The Fall Is Not the Cause of Your Fear (Seminar Hall B) LisaWeiss, LCSW | EquestrianMentalWellness.com Lisa Weiss, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Equestrian Mental Wellness, specializes in help- ingridersnavigategrief,anxiety,andtraumawithinthehorse 10 Beck Road, IMPROVE YOUR HORSE MANAGEMENT SKILLS Find research-based expertise to keep your horse healthy and happy. Connect to in-person events, webinars, online courses, how-to videos, and articles. Nutrition and feeding practice s Facility management Parasite and tick control Health and disease prevention Pasture management First aid and vital signs LEARN MORE extension.psu.edu/equine or 877-345-0691 Continued from page 32