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Lexington, KY: Team EnGaged is back in Kentucky in May for two clinics to help riders prepare out for the summer show season. On May 19, 20, James Houston, classical dressage trainer, young horse specialist and assistant to James Koford will be clinicing at Goose Creek Farm in Lexington, KY. "I have had James in now twice in Kentucky, and he is fantastic, Koford was really gracious in having him come the first few times to help out the clients" says Kelly Gage, owner of Team EnGaged. "James, has the wonderful ability to break down complications into simple solutions while remaining positive, forward thinking and keeping things light with horse and rider. I've seen really good changes in the participants during and after, so it's really a joy to bring him back on a monthly basis to help riders in this area."

Windhorse Farm welcomes Lars Peterson to an exclusive clinic at their new location in Dover, MA. Lars Petersen has represented Denmark internationally at the pinnacle of competitive dressage for more than 10 years, including at the Olympic Games, three World Equestrian games, two World Cup Finals, and three Continental Championships. He was also named Danish National Champion five times. Lars is a much sought-after trainer and clinician and has taught riders across the United States and Canada including professionals, amateurs, junior and young riders. He is currently the head trainer at Legacy Farms (located in Loxahatchee, FL) working with approximately 30 high quality horses. Join us at Windhorse Dressage as we host, Lars Petersen, for this exciting clinic held at our new location, Stone Henge Farm, located in Dover, MA on May 12th and 13th. Auditors welcome for $10 fee.

Here we share Tara Celentano's entry for a new custom wheelchair van as part of National Mobility Month. She has been a recipient for many years and is an active member of the EAF's board of governors. Her story is in her own words. Please vote daily until May 13 to help Tara's chances to win. Use code 747 on your initial vote. Note that you can not vote more than once in a 24-hour period from the same IP address. Here is Tara's story in her own words -  I am 37 years old and had my dream job as a professional horse trainer. On December 27, 2006, it all changed when I had a catastrophic accident in Florida. I was bringing a young horse in from the paddock when he jumped on my back, knocked me down and broke my neck. The injury left me a tetraplegic. What exactly does that mean? I have no use of my lower extremities, minimal control and feeling from my chest to abdomen and no use of my fingers. Then there is the pain. It's a constant nerve pain throughout. At times it's so strong that I'm unable to get out of bed.

Submit a video of you and your horse to HorseShow.com – either training at home or competing at a show – and receive a voiceover commentary from FEI "I" Judge, Natalie Lamping. All videos will be reviewed by Natalie and she will record her commentary about each video in real time to give a complete analysis of the performance. Riders will gain insights from an international dressage judge and learn what they can do to help improve their performance – both when training at home and when competing at a show.