Equestrian Studies

2011

Farm Practice and Theriogenology intern, University of Georgia Large Animal Hospital, 2010-11

Obtaining an internship at the University of Georgia

Steve Lee Memorial Scholar, 2008

American Association of Equine Practitioners, American Veterinary Medical Association

Presenter, "Osteogenic Differentiation of Equine Mesenchymal Stem Cells," Veterinary Science Symposium, 2009

"My inspiration for teaching comes from my incessant desire to continue learning, a love for the horse as an athlete and a companion, a respect for a collaborative environment where people of various backgrounds, interests and specialties work together for the good of the patient and the student."

• EQST 305 Principles of Equine Anatomy
• EQST 330 Equine Systems, Disorders and Lameness

2010

Owner, Pegasus Consulting, McLean, Virginia, and Saratoga Springs, New York; equestrian instructor, coach, director and dressage program coordinator, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York; instructor/trainer, Idlewilde Farm, Davidsonville, Maryland; assistant director, The McDonogh School, McDonogh, Maryland

Private pilot license; complex aircraft rating

Inducted into the Skidmore College Athletic Hall of Fame, 2005; IHSA Team National Championship, 1990; IHSA Inducted Team Regional Championship, 1988, 1989, 1990; coached The McDonogh School junior varsity team to Maryland State Inter-Scholastic Horse Show and Combined Training Championships, 1982 and 1984; founding member of the Savannah Dressage Society, 2010; achieved elite equestrian athlete status

National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics, Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association, United States Dressage Federation, Association for Applied Sport Psychology, United States Equestrian Federation, Savannah Dressage Society

Technical consultant, Van Raalte, J. L., Brewer, B.W., and Petitpas, A. J. (executive producers), "Mental Skills for Equestrian Athletes," (videotape), 2008.

"To promote understanding and clarity through education."

• EQST 100 Fundamentals of Flatwork
• EQST 101 Developing the Horse's Balance
• EQST 102 Advanced Flat Work
• EQST 110 Fundamentals of Horse Care
• EQST 115 Advanced Horse Care and Management
• EQST 205 Principles and Theories of Riding and Training Horses
• EQST 215 Principles and Applications of Training Horses
• EQST 220 Barn Construction, Design and Facility Layout

"The art of dressage (meaning 'training' in French) is historically significant and is currently profound to the teaching and training of both humans and horses. Dressage is the perfect blend of physical effort and intellectual prowess."

2009

Vice president and general counsel, United Healthcare of the Mid-Atlantic Inc., Rockville, Maryland; senior executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, Mid Atlantic Medical Services, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland; vice president, regulatory affairs and network development, United Healthcare of the Mid-Atlantic Inc., Baltimore, Maryland; vice president of legal affairs, Chesapeake Health Plan Inc., Baltimore, Maryland; limited partner, banking and commercial law department, insurance regulatory group, Weinberg & Green, Baltimore, Maryland; senior corporate counsel, Contel ASC (GTE Spacenet), Rockville, Maryland

Lead counsel for acquisition of Mid Atlantic Medical Services, Inc., by UnitedHealthcare Inc.

Law Review: Law and Policy in International Business, The Georgetown International Law Journal; recipient of $3,000 National Phi Kappa Phi fellowship

Maryland Bar Association; co-leader, Maryland 4-H Centaurs Horse Club

"I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with young people as they begin their careers and to prepare them for the legal issues faced by equine businesses."

EQST 350 Contracts and Equine Law/Liability

Professor of equine, director of equine and head coach-intercollegiate riding team, Centenary College, Hackettstown, New Jersey; business owner/operator, Discovery Farm, Littleton, Massachusetts; segment producer, Time Warner Cable Company, Syracuse, New York

Raising a wonderful daughter; training and coaching countless regional, zone and national championship horses and riders, and becoming a highly sought-after "R" United States Equestrian Federation Licensed Official for hunters, jumpers and hunter seat equitation

"Best News Story" Cable Ace Award for a piece on animal abuse in 1998; 2007 Teacher of the Year Award at Centenary College; 1997 USEF/Cacchione Cup Coach's Award

National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics, United States Equestrian Federation, United States Hunter Jumper Association, Canadian Equestrian Federation, National Hunter Jumper Association, American National Riding Commission Director at Large, Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, USHJA Special Projects Committee

2007. Published article and cover, Practical Horseman Magazine

"To educate students to act with passion in the field of equestrian studies as it moves into the 21st century."

• EQST 100 Fundamentals of Flat Work
• EQST 101 Developing the Horse's Balance
• EQST 102 Advanced Flat Work
• EQST 103 Cavalletti, Gymnastics and Jumping Exercises I
• EQST 104 Jumping Exercises II
• EQST 106 Concepts in Equitation
• EQST 107 Riding the Show Jumper
• EQST 110 Fundamentals of Horse Care
• EQST 115 Advanced Horse Care and Management
• EQST 205 Principles and Theories of Riding and Training Horses
• EQST 215 Principles and Applications of Training Horses
• EQST 220 Barn Construction, Design and Facility Layout
• EQST 315 Equine Business Management
• EQST 340 Rules and Regulations for Competition Horses
• EQST 400 Judging and Selection of the Performance Horse
• EQST 410 Course Design
• EQST 425 Capstone Seminar in Equestrian Studies

"I strive to facilitate the best possible collaboration and understanding between the horse and human."