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 Angela Covert Lawrence
A native of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Angela Covert began riding at the age of six in the pony, hunter and equitation division and entered the junior jumper ranks at the age of 14. A successful competitor throughout her teenage years, Covert was named the 1994 Canadian Equestrian Federation’s Junior Equestrian of the Year and was awarded the prestigious Gillian Wilson Trophy. She further developed her skills working as a trainer at the world-renowned Spruce Meadows show jumping facility in Calgary, AB, for two years before moving back to eastern Canada in 2000.
A stellar season in the 2003 Jump Canada National Talent Squad Series with Lord Byron Z resulted in Angela being nominated for one of two Development Cards under the Sport Canada Athlete Assistance program, identifying her as one of the country’s top up-and-coming riders.
In 2004, she continued to enjoy success, most notably riding Tomboy Major, a Belgian Warmblood gelding by Major de la Cour. Together, the pair won the $35,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix at the Vermont Summer Festival and also claimed victory in the $10,000 Grand Prix at Pepiniere in May. The win was especially sweet for Angela as she and her husband, top equine dentist Mike Lawrence, purchased the legendary Pepiniere Stables, in December of 2003 following the passing of long-time owner and renowned horsewoman, Gladys Adam.
In addition to her busy riding and coaching schedule, Angela is a Rider Representative for JustWorld International, a not-for-profit, humanitarian organization whose mission is to prepare and empower students to become visionary leaders and work for social justice. She joins Candice King and Peter Leone of the United States, Eric Navet of France, Markus Fuchs of Switzerland, Ludo Philippaerts of Belgium, and several other top riders in representing the organization.
For more information about Angela Covert Lawrence, visit her website at www.eastwoodequine.com
 Don Adams
Don Adams has been training horses for more than 30 years, and is considered an expert in the field. In earlier years, Don showed at open and Quarter Horse Shows specializing in Western Pleasure and Halter. For the past 10 years, he has been concentrating on training, breeding and showing Reining horses.
2010 N.B. Codiac Awards include:
High point Novice Horse - Colonel Whizard Jac
High Point Open Horse & Derby Winner - DA Chick Olena Dunit
Don’s most prestigious achievements for 2010 included tying for 3rd in Open Reining and placing 5th in Novice Horse at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, Columbia, Ohio (recognized as the largest show in the world) with the horse, DA Chick Olena Dunit.
Don and his wife Jo-Ann own and operate D&J Stables just outside of Moncton. D&J Stables offers training, sales, breeding (Reining Stallion - Colonel Whizard Jac) as well as a riding instruction program.
The National Reining Horse Association trophy awards that Don has won include Morrison, Lawson and Pewter.
Apply for Don Adams' Reining Clinic, April 23-24
 Marci Powell
Marci Powell is a CPRA/WPRA Professional Barrel Racer who has been in the top 15 Canadian Professional Rodeo Standings twice, and has qualified for the Calgary Stampede 4 times. She won her first professional rodeo in 1984 at 16 years of age, and set a CPRA record for winning the Richest Professional Barrel Race in Canada. She held that record for many years on a horse she trained herself named "Barney". She has also been a FCA, LRA, & WRA finalist, as well as many wins and placings at Futurities & Derbys. Marci has trained a lot of horses, many of which have gone on to great success with other riders, something Marci is very proud of, and strives for as a trainer.
For more information about Marci Powell, visit her website at www.marcipowell.net
Apply for Marci Powell's Barrel Racing Clinics, April 22-23 or 24-25
Douglas Creelman, Cape Cod Percherons - The Evolution of the Percheron Show Horse Versus the Work/Farm Horse
Roz Moskovits, Hearthstone Equestrian - Starting a Career in the Horse Industry
Pam MacKenzie, Purina Certified Equine Feed Consultant, Clarence Farm Services Ltd. - The Power of Balance with Purina Feeds
Sue Karrel and Judith Scrimger, Nova Scotia Driving Society - Pleasure and Combined Driving
Dara Pelky-Field, NSAC - NSAC Equine Courses
Howard Selig, Valley Flax - Benefits of Flax
Melanie Fiske, Fiske’s Animal Care Products - Fiske's Hoof and Hide Products
Speakers Corner is sponsored by Clarence Farm Services Ltd. and Purina Feed
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