Terri DelbridgeTerri is a Regional and National Arabian judge and has judged Scottsdale, US Nationals, and the Mpumalanga Regional in Parys, South Africa. She also judges 4-H and High School. Having such a wide range of experience at many levels, she also enjoys sharing her knowledge offering lessons and coaching both at home and at shows. Terri is an experienced clinician and can offer her expertise in many areas from a judge’s perspective. She is happiest when she is working with someone sitting on a horse. Even if your goal is having a more enjoyable trail riding partner. She even offers yoga classes on horseback. She was recently voted back on the Arabian Horse Association of Michigan’s board where she is a past president. Terri looks forward to again serving the Arabian community. Angella ShermanMy first experiences riding horses were at Camp Ohiyesa in Holly and at my friend’s in our back yards, and around the neighborhood in Rose Center growing up. I was definitely bitten by the horse bug! I was active for many years in our local 4H club showing goats and rabbits. During my high school and early college years I was quite focused on my studies, but I rode at local stables whenever I could. I spent many long years schooling, raising a family, and starting a career at General Motors as a Diesel Development Engineer. Finally, at the age of 49, I was able to get my first horse, Cody. Wanting to learn more about horse care and ownership, I started taking barefoot trimming classes and have learned so much! These courses have taught me about not only hoof care, anatomy, and pathology, but also about the link between all the systems in the horse from skeletal, muscular, nervous and how they all relate to the feet! I have found over the last five years of horse ownership that I love trail riding and horse camping. Living in Southeast Michigan has made me realize how fortunate I am to have so many beautiful trail systems within an hour’s drive! In 2023 I was one of the Southeast Trails Representatives for the MHC Trails Committee and have made many new friends in this role. There are so many trails advocates in Michigan and we are so fortunate to have the resources and areas to ride that we do. I want to make sure these areas are preserved for the future. I look forward to advocating for trails and educating shared users on trail safety and etiquette for all users. I am also very interested in sustainable trail design and implementation and am taking steps to become more involved in the legislative area of the horse industry to support these efforts. Lora ThorsbyLora has been involved with horses for 48 years. Accomplishments included AHSA Horse of the Year, AHA Region Champion, PTHA World Champion, AHA Rider of Honor and various national and state titles. In her spare time Lora has served as MHSA secretary, AHAM director, EMAA youth director, Michigan Judges Advisory Committee, and a 4-H Leader. Additionally Lora has served as a Michigan 4-H judge for over 30 years. Melissa DeWittI am interested in your Trails Development spot in your association! I have experience doing this in Dalton Equestrian park, just north of Muskegon. I started riding when I was very young, took a 15 year hiatus and then got involved again. I primarily trail ride, nothing like it! I have two horses, Casey girl and Mustard. My husband, Wyatt, will occasionally join me on his horse for a ride, but mostly I ride with friends or solo.I have met so many amazing individuals through Michigan Horse Council and riding. When I am not riding, I am working. I work for the local Hospice company and for myself, doing in-home private duty caregiving. My passion for end-of-life care and horses came together when I started the annual “Horses for Harbor Hospice” fundraiser ride. My goal is to get a hippotherapy program up and going to add to the grief services we offer through the Scolnik Center for Grief and Healing. In the last two years, we have raised over $20,000 towards that goal. Happy Trails! Gail HilbrandBorn and raised in Hudsonville, Michigan I have enjoyed my horse passion in many different adventures such as 4-H, local showing, national showing, and training riding. Trail riding is the most exciting adventure of all. It has taken me up Mount Rushmore in the Ozark Mountains and across the state of Michigan. Trail riding in Michigan is talked about across the United States. Everyone asks about the Shore to Shore ride in Michigan. I wish to support the trail riding in Michigan. Sasha GloverI have had the privilege to serve the Michigan Horse Council for 3 years in the position of communications chair and board secretary. Additionally, I have served the Michigan Horse Expo committee as their communications director overseeing ticket sales, marketing, and answering general inquiries.
In addition to the Michigan Horse Council I had the privilege to serve the Michigan Quarter Horse Association for over 10 years along with volunteer through Webberville High School as a FFA co-advisor. I have always been impressed with how Michigan Horse Council has the ability to connect with all disciplines, economies, and passion of the equine industry across the state of Michigan. I look forward to the opportunity to serve Michigan Horse Council further. |
