Margaret McIntosh
May 23, 2013May 29, 2013 Para-Dressage Symposium Brings Forward Notable Dressage Trainers Including Catherine Haddad Staller, Clive Milkins, Hanneke Gerritsen, and Gil Merrick
May 29, 2013
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Horse Radio Network Features Mary Jordan and Sarah Armentrout
Guest Mary Jordan of Wells, Maine, was a U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team member at the 2010 World Equestrian Games. She also earned the 2012 London Paralympics reserve spot for the United States. Jordan, diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, is an advocate for the Para-Equestrian discipline and serves as the Chair of the USEF Eligible Athlete’s Committee for the Para-Equestrian discipline. As the 2014 World Equestrian Games approaches she has already earned her qualifying scores for the 2014 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage Selection Trials.
Guest Sarah Armentrout of Lyman, Maine, is the Founder and Head of Carlisle Academy for Integrative Equine Therapy and Sports . Carlisle Academy is a comprehensive organization offering equestrian hippotherapy, adaptive
About Co-Host Hope Hand, President of the United States Para-Equestrian Association.
List of Para-Equestrian Radio Shows:
May 24, 2013-Para-Equestrian Show #208 http://dressageradio.horseradionetwork.com/2013/05/24/dressage-radio-episode-208-the-maine-event/
April 4, 2013-Para-Equestrian Show #204
March 27, 2013-To listen to the the first Para-Equestrian show #200:
Once a month the Dressage Radio Show becomes the Para-Equestrian Show Hosted by Lindsay McCall, of the United States Para-Equestrian Association, focusing on
 international FEI discipline Para-Dressage. Although Para-Dressage is the main event, listeners have the opportunity to learn more about the skillful U.S. Para-Driving Team, the Para-Reining discipline, Para-Vaulting, and the future of Para-Jumping. The para-equestrian dressage show will feature a line-up of guests including olympians, paralympians, trainers, coaches, professionals, amateur riders, young riders, and equine enthusiasts. The intention of the radio show is to educate, inform, and entertain listeners on the para-equestrian Dressage discipline.
To learn more about the USPEA please visit www.USPEA.org or e-mail President Hope Hand at hope@uspea.org. You may also e-mail the host of the para-equestrian segment Lindsay McCall at Lindsay@uspea.org.
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Thousand Oaks, CA-May 27, 2013- Horse Radio Network’s once-a-month Para-Equestrian Show featured Maine neighbors Mary Jordan and Sarah Armentrout on episode #208. Host Lindsay McCall from the United States Para-Equestrian Association and guest co-host Paralympian Hope Hand, covered the 2013 Para-Equestrian Dressage Symposium, the integrated Carlisle Academy equestrian facility, the 2012 London Paralympics, and education for future Para-Equestrian trainers.To view episode #208 visit 
programs, Para-Equestrian sport, and traditional training opportunities for educators, practitioners and riders alike. The mission of Carlisle Academy Integrative Equine Therapy and Sports is to transform lives through horses through its distinctive services within an inclusive environment that fosters learning, growth and overall well-being. For more information please visit: www.carlisleacademymaine.com; call 207-985-0374; email info@carlisleacademymaine.com.
Hope serves on the board of directors of the United States Equestrian Federation, is chair of the USEF High Performance Committee and has been a long time supporter of the United States Pony Club. Hope has had a successful and exciting competitive career. She was first alternate to the Atlanta Paralympic Team in 1996 and competed at the British Invitational in 1997, earning gold, silver and bronze medals. In 1998 at the USEF Festival of Champions, she was one of four disabled riders where each para-dressage rider competed on four separate teams with their able-bodied peers. At the 1999 World Dressage Championships as a member of Team USA she earned a bronze medal. Hope competed at the 2000 Paralympics in Sydney, Australia, finishing 5th in the overall standings. Hope has received numerous awards for her leadership roles in promoting sport for athletes with disabilities.
About United States Para-Equestrian Association:
The USPEA is a network of riders, judges, national federation board members, and equestrian enthusiasts. The association gives athletes the ability to get involved and expand their knowledge and experience in the Para-Equestrian sport. The USPEA encourages para-athletes to participate in all disciplines under the para-equestrian umbrella.
The USPEA is a recognized affiliate of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) which serves as the National Governing Body for the equestrian sport. This relationship between the USPEA and USEF is to encourage para-equestrian competitors, leisure riders, coaches, fans and enthusiasts to network and get involved with the entire equestrian sport.
Ultimately the goal of the USPEA is to foster growth in the para-equestrian discipline. From growth in the number of participants to growth as a team, and growth in the experience and knowledge of all involved. From local horse shows to international Olympic Games, the USPEA will provide para-equestrians the knowledge of what they need to succeed. The USPEA connects with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), the United States Dressage Federation (USDF), and USEF which provides Para-Equestrians the top equestrian resources.
In June 2010, the USPEA earned its 501 (c)(3) status which has encouraged supporters to help supply funding to the Para-Equestrian Team as a recognized affiliate of the United States Equestrian Federation(USEF).
For more information about the USPEA please visit www.USPEA.org or contact USPEA President: Hope Hand by e-mail: Wheeler966@aol.com or by phone: (610)356-6481.
To view an online version of this press release please visit: https://uspea.org/category/recent-uspea-press-news/
