Bill Joyce - Producer/Event Manager
Bill Joyce has managed, organized, promoted, judged, and provided logistical support for horse shows across the North American Continent and overseas. His production credits include New York State Jumper Championships in Brunswick, shows in New Mexico, Florida and the Republic of Panama. (More)
John Franzreb - Ringmaster
John Franzreb is one of the most respectd and experienced Ringmasters in the Horse Show World. He is a native of Staten Island, New York and has officiated at Madison Square Garden for many years, as well as top shows across North America.
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Frank Chapot - Course Designer/Judge
Frank Chapot is a two-time Olympic Silver Medial winner and Captain of the United States Equestrian Team for years, of which he has been a member since 1956. He coached medal-winning teams all over the world, designed courses for major shows and judged most of the major shows in the U.S. and Canada. (More)
Steve Sarafin - Judge/Announcer
For over 14 years, Steve has announced at every major grand prix event in Eastern Canada and has worked most of the major shows on the East Coast of the United States. Steve holds a Senior jumper card, as well as an FEI jumper card. He is also a USEF Steward and an FEI Chief Steward.
Vincent Sava -Judge/Steward
Vincent Sava has been a life long equestrian, he rode on he "A" circuit on the east cost since he was ten years old. In the 1970's, he was Best Child Rider at The Devon Horse Show, the youngest winner of the USET (now USEF Talent Search) Equitation Class Gold Medal. For ten years he was successful Thoroughbred racehorse trainer/breeder, in the New York/New Jersey area. Before becoming a licensed official with the USEF, Vincent, along with his wife Toni and daughter Melanie, owned a small horse farm in Aiken, SC. Vincent is currently a "R" Licensed Official with the USEF in Hunter, Hunter/Equitation, and Jumpers, he is also a "RC1" Steward and an FEI Chief Jumping Steward.
Glenn Geary - Horse Watch
Competed, trained and owned Jumpers, hunters and instructed in equitation for many years prior to his acquiring Horse Watch. He has expanded this service and made it available from Texas to Florida to Georgia to North & South Carolina to Washington DC, Harrisburg, Lake Placid New York, Vermont, Massachusetts and now in New Hampshire. His service is highly respected because Glen is a horseman first and address's the welfare of the horse during the performance of his service. He has reported and assisted in helping horses cast in their stalls, notifying owners/trainers with suspicion of colic or some other situation that they would want to be made aware of. Horse Watch is a Professional Service and WWHS is proud to provide this service to all exhibitors without cost; if signed up for.
Officials & Key Personnel
Whizzer Baker - Co-Manager of Events/Vendor Supervisor
Whizzer began his career in the horse industry as a youth and amateur rider on the Hunter Circuit in Virginia. In 1983, he started Four Winds West, Inc. specializing in providing hunter/jumper equipment and staffing for shows throughout the southwest. Within several years, the company expanded to include full service show management and production. Since that time, Whizzer has managed numerous national events including the Appaloosa National and World Championships, Andalusian Nationals, Paint Worlds, Paso Nationals and International Mundial Championships. Whizzer holds judges cards in seven different breeds and also owns and manages Windcatcher Ranch Stallion Station in Sumterville, Florida.
Kathi Jernigan-Baker - Event Secretary/Show Secretary
Kathi joined Whizzer in the management of Four Winds West, Inc. in 1990 and was instrumental in adding show office staff to the services provided by the company. In addition to co-managing Four Winds West, Inc. and Windcatcher Ranch Stallion Station, Kathi is a certified public accountant and owns and operates Collier, Jernigan & Goedert ,PA in Ocala, Florida.
Chris Hickey - Course Designer (Week 2)
Chris Hickeyhas been a regular on the showjumping scene for forty years as a trainer and rider. He has also taught hundreds of riders and is a sought after clinician and coach. A Long Island, New York native he resides in Morriston, Florida. (Mr Hickey's Web Site )
Wayne Shepard - Steward
Wayne Shepard has been involved in the horse business for 49 years. He started his association with horses many years ago at Alpine Farms in upstate New York. The next step was to teach horsemanship at C.W.Post College for director E.J.Manning. Since that time, his horse activities have included buying, selling, training, riding instruction, show management, horse transportation, and of course judging and stewarding at horse shows throughout the country.
Mr. Shepard has served 7 terms as the President of the New Mexico Hunter/Jumper Association, Where he managed all of their shows before, during and after serving the 7 terms as President. He has served as Judge and Steward from Rhode Island to California, including Co-Judged a World Championship in Fort Worth/Dallas Texas.
He is the Senior Purchasing Agent for the City of Albuquerque and an Adjunct Professor at the University of New Mexico.
Steve Stephens Course Designer
Steve will be our Grand Prix Ring Course designer for Week 2. Steves most recent achievment was Course Designer for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. ( More )
Terry Mason - Announcer
Mr Mason is from Madeira Beach, Fl. and has been involved with horse shows for over 25 years. With 25 years in the Hunter Jumper discipline. In addition to 20 years with Saddlebred's & Draft horse's, 8 years with Quarter horse's.
Mr Mason has been announcing Hunter Jumper shows for nine years at venue'swhich include Kentucky Spring Horse Show, the Winter Circuit in Wellington,Fl. and the Hampton Classic
Dr. Michael T Gallivan, DDS
