Colorado Horse Council Board Members at work.

2006 Colorado Horse Council
OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

	Norm Brown, Norman Brown is a current board member, as well as a past president of COHOCO, co-founder of the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, past president and current member of the Colorado Horse Development Authority Board, initiated the Equine Facilities Survey (1992 & 1998) and the first Equine Economic Impact Survey completed in 1999. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Statewide Horse Organization
	Kathleen Burke (Secretary), E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Julie Chaney, Julie Chaney is currently the President of the Front Range Back Country Horsemen, a Denver area chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of America. She has Leave No Trace and Colorado Outdoor Training Initiative Trail Crew Leader certifications and also sits on the COTI board. Julie is a co-author of the upcoming equestrian trail book, Saddle Up Colorado, due out in June 2006 from Westcliffe Publications. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Bill Conrad, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Paul Crockett, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Andrew Dean, DVM, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
	David J. Denniston, Ph.D., Dr. David Denniston joined Colorado State University in 2001. He coaches the CSU Horse Judging Team, is one of the instructors for the Introduction to Equine Sciences course and guest lectures in other courses. Dr. Denniston is also the Horse Extension Specialist in the state of Colorado and coordinates the Colorado 4-H horse program. Additionally, Dave is a board member for the Colorado Horse Council and is the Educational Program Director for the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo.
	Brad Ettleman, Brad Ettleman is the Horse Show Manager at the National Western Stock Show, where he has raised the awareness and prestige of the show nationwide, resulting in more than 16,000 entries in the 2005 National Western Horse Show. Brad also oversees a large portion of the National Western Complex activities, focusing on agricultural events. Brad endeavors to build the strength of the equine industry and is known for a management style that largely focuses on exhibitor advocacy. Brad is a board member of the Colorado Association of Fairs and Shows, and is active in the International Association of Fairs and Expositions. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.nationalwestern.com
	Tom Haren, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Khadija Haynes, Khadija Haynes is the co-founder of Embracing Horses, a program for urban youth which enrolls more than 350 kids each year. She has taught many youths how to ride and appreciate the rich diversity of the equestrian industry. She has a strong commitment to passing on the traditions of horsemanship to urban youth. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Dick Lepak, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Victoria Long, Victoria has been involved in the equine industry in Colorado for over twenty years. As a past 4-H Horse Leader and National Western Stock Show Volunteer she knows the importance of preserving the equine heritage of this country. Being a local business owner she is dedicated to making Colorado not only her home but her outdoor playground. Active in several local riding clubs as well as owner of the equine bed and breakfast The Wine Glass Ranch, she keeps a finger on the pulse of what affects equine enthusiasts. In addition to her financial planning, college planning and tax planning practices she has her feet firmly planted in agriculture by raising sheep and training stock dogs for competition. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Jill Montgomery, Jill Montgomery has been an active member of the Colorado Horse Council since 1996, currently serving as CHC's Legislative and Regulatory Committee Chair, as well as Vice Chair of the American Horse Council's State Horse Council Advisory Committee. Jill is the manager of Turkey Creek Ranch, an equine boarding facility and western-themed recreational park for the Fort Carson Army Post. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Dorothy Nepa, Dorothy Nepa lives in Westcliffe where she continues to raise and train trail horses, an adventure she began thirty-five years ago. She belongs to Back Country Horsemen of Colorado, the Jefferson County Horse Council, the ApHC and other horse clubs. She has volunteered at the National Western Stock Show for 17 years and is a Director in the Western Stock Show Association. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Kathie Riley (Vice President), Kathie Riley and her family have APHA and AQHA horses. Kathie is active in 4-H and has served on the Larimer County Fair Board, Animal Task Force, and Horticulture/Agriculture Advisory Committee. Kathie is an attorney with an emphasis in agricultural and rural law. She is Secretary of the Colorado Bar Association Agricultural Law Section. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Bill Scebbi (Treasurer), E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Cindy Schonholtz, Cindy Schonholtz serves as the Executive Director for the American Youth Horse Council, and is a consultant to the PRCA for animal welfare issues. She is the Program Manager for the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund. Additionally she is the President of the Animal Welfare Council, Vice President of the National Animal Interest Alliance and is a member of the Public Policy Committee for the American Quarter Horse Association. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Fred Wehrli, The owner of Western Equipment & Supply Company of Larkspur, Colorado, Fred Wehrli is married with grown children and seven grandchildren. He and his wife Jan also own and run Spring Meadow Farm. The Wehrlis have been breeding and raising horses since 1985. Fred is Past President of the Colorado Horse Council, an officer of the Douglas-Elbert County Horse Council, and a past president of both the Colorado Driving Society and the Central Colorado Quarter Horse Association. He is a member of the American Driving Society and State Representative of the Carriage Association of America. Additionally, he is a Silver Spur Member of the National Western. Other memberships include: the Douglas County Animal Response Team, the Denver Agricultural and Livestock Club, the Rocky Mountain Horse Association and the Rocky Mountain Regional-Rocky Mountain Horse Association, the Parker-Elizabeth Riding Club, and the United States Equestrian Federation. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Christopher D. Whitney (President), Mr. Whitney is a lawyer and businessman whose 35-year career includes the private practice of law in Colorado and Washington, D.C., as well as service as General Counsel to several publicly traded companies and as CEO of a resort and entertainment company. A former Presidential Translator on the Washington-Moscow Hot Line while in the Air Force, Mr. Whitney was Chairman of the Penrose Equestrian Center Advisory Board and is a member of the Board of Directors of the American Youth Horse Council. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Dan Williams - Lobbyist,
	Laura K. Locke - Lobbyist,
	Brian G. Kitchen - Executive Director, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it