USEA Convention Program

30 Kentucky Three-Day Event, as well as Punchestown (Ireland), the Fair Hill CCI4*-L, and Checkmate CCI4*-L. Jim is an 'A' Pony Club graduate, a past U.S. Equestrian Team selector, an FEI "I" Judge, and a USEF "R" Judge and Technical Delegate. Jim is not only known for his riding ability, but is also a very sought-after clinician as he conducts clinics on a regular basis throughout the U.S. Lesley Grant-Law Lesley Grant-Law burst on to the Canadian eventing scene in 2002 with two top horses, Snappy and Timber Spirit. With Snappy, sired by Queen's Plate winner Fiddle Dancer Boy, Lesley completed both the 2002 and 2003 editions of the CCI3* Foxhall Cup and also the 2003 CCI3* Fair Hill International before the mare was sold. With Timber Spirit, an English thoroughbred with impressive bloodlines, Lesley completed the CCI3* Foxhall Cup two years in a row, the 2003 CIC3* World Cup Qualifier at Over the Walls Horse Trials and, in 2004, enjoyed top ten finishes at the CIC2* Dreamcrest Horse Trials and the CIC2* Red Hills Horse Trials. In 2005 and 2006, they added a 20th finish at the CCI4* Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event to their impressive list of accomplishments. Lesley holds an honors degree in International Relations and Philosophy and a Master's degree in Human Rights from York University. She was the elected Rider Representative for the 2005 and 2006 Canadian Eventing High Performance Committee and is also involved in the Athlete Development Program. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, and travel. Since relocating to the United States in 2006 Lesley has also competed successfully at the Red Hills CIC3*, Jersey Fresh CCI3*, produced three of the top young event horse finalists of the past few years and helped coach some of the fine young riders and adult amateurs involved in Law Eventing's program. Emily Hamel Emily Hamel is a four-star level eventer and the head rider for Phillip Dutton. She enjoys teaching lessons and bringing along young and difficult horses. Her patience, clarity, and understanding of what it takes to ride a horse well encourage each horse and rider to find their true potential. She also is a dedicated practitioner of yoga, pilates, and meditation, personal development enthusiast, and plant strong athlete. The combination of her love for horses and non-horse related interests led her to start a podcast with Tyler Held called The Whole Equestrian. The Whole Equestrian's mission is to bridge the gap between riding and wellness and the podcast covers topics related to mindset, nutrition, fitness, and community. Emily hopes that this platform will reach equestrians of all levels to inspire them to become their best selves in and out of the saddle. Tyler Held Tyler Held is a professional groom with a masters in Sport Psychology. She works with partner Emily Hamel on The Whole Equestrian, a wellness podcast for Equestrians discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition, and community. While Tyler loves to ride when she can, her true passion is for optimizing the care of the horses and the people who interact with them. Tyler is an avid reader and she spends most of her free time doing CrossFit and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Her mission is to encourage riders and grooms to take care of themselves as well as they take care of their horses. Loris Henry Loris Henry is a USEF "S" Eventing Judge, USEF "S" Dressage Judge, former USEA President, and former President of the California Dressage Society. She obtained her BHSAI certificate in Ireland

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