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Cathy ChalackCathy Chalack comes from four generations of equine enthusiasts. Her riding career began at the age of three by riding horses at the family ranch. Her passion for horses continued through seven years of 4-H as a member and junior leader.Chalack expanded her equine knowledge by Graduating from the Pacific Horse Center in California, USA, studying under the expertise of Larry Langer; Benette Kurtze; Dennis Callen; Patsy Parentise; and Joanne Dowling. She then attended The University of Calgary and graduated with a Bachelor of Education. Chalack has been an active member in the horse industry for over 40 years. She has sucessfully showed on the ‘A’ Circuit in California and Alberta for over 20 years. Chalack has been a member of The English Coaching Committee for Alberta since 2001. She teaches the Equine Science: English Horsemanship Major at Olds College since 2001, where she trained the Canadian team for the Intercollegiant World Equestrian Cup to their championship in 2007 and College Challenge in 2010. She is a certified Equine Canada Competition Coach, Warmblood Inspector, and NCCP course conductor and evaluator. Chalack is the owner of Ulterra Pony Farm,breeding top performance ponies for youth, Co-manager of IST Syndicates, which focuses on thoroughbreds for Olympic disciplines, and Co-manager of Aces Training Center. Her mentors include Sandy Alexander, Judy Wardrope and Trish Mrakawa. Cathy Chalack currently resides in Carstairs, Alberta with her family. Lauren HinesLauren Hines was born and raised in Ontario where she rode and competed since the age of 10. She has worked for and trained under Piet Raymakers, Netherland Olympic Rider, Laurre Cunningham, Tahquitz Equestrian Center (California, USA). Hines has been an active member of the horse industry for 15 years. She has graduated from Olds College, Equine Science: English Horsemanship Major. Hines was the Head Coach at Cedar Sand Stables in Ontario. She is a certified Equine Canada Intro. Comp. coach. Hines is currently training horses for and competing horses on the ‘A’ circuit in the hunters and jumper classes. Her goal is to show in the grand prix jumping (Sponsors Always Welcome). She professionally trains young horses and enjoys helping them to reach their full potential. Hines’ mentors include Trish Mrakawa and Cathy Chalack. Lauren Hines currently resides in Cairstairs, Alberta. |
