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32 cheering on their children, Holly and Doug, who are prominent 4* competitors and trainers. KORIN POTENZA, DVM, CVA Dr. Potenza obtained her Bachelors of Science degree from Cornell University and went on to graduate from the University of California, Davis – School of Veterinar y Medicine. She then completed an equine medical and surgical internship at San Luis Rey Equine Hospital. Following the internship, Dr. Potenza sought out advanced training in diagnostic imaging at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Potenza is Certified in Veterinar y Medical Acupuncture and obtained Certification in Equine Rehabilitation, as well as an active member of the International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology. She is a licensed official under the United States Equestrian Federation as an FEI Veterinar y Delegate. She is also an avid member of the United States Eventing Association, and enjoys watching her horses compete. After practicing as an associate focusing on Sports Medicine/Lameness at an equine referral hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, she elected to enhance her sports medicine and acupuncture skills in the New England area before transitioning into the ownership role at San Luis Rey Equine Hospital. Drs. Potenza and Huggons opened Trifecta Equine Athletic Center, a conditioning, sports medicine and rehabilitation center, in June 2016, which is now operating at full capacity. Dr. Potenza manages the facility and tailors the rehabilitation programs for each horse under her care. Dr. Potenza has pursued further specialized education in diagnostic ultrasound and lameness, and equine rehabilitation. She is currently a resident of the American College of Veterinar y Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Potenza's interests include sports medicine, advanced lameness diagnostics, ultrasonography and equine rehabilitation. BRIAN SABO Born into a West Hills Hunt family, Brian was quickly immersed into the USPC system at Woodland Hills Pony Club with Hilda Gurney. In 1974, Brian passed his "A" rating and then ser ved as D.C. of this club twice from 1975-1977 and 1980-1983. Brian's competitive career began in 1963 and he won his first Preliminar y Three-Day Event in 1968. He followed this up by winning the National Intermediate Championships in 1969 earning him the leading rider award in Area VI in 1969, a feat he repeated in 1981. Brian has traveled across the U.S. competing at most of the great American three-day events including Ledyard, Chesterland and Kentucky. Brian's competitive career at the Advanced level on both coasts continued until 1984 when training and coaching began to take precedence. He has ser ved as USEA Area VI Chair from 1985-1987, was a founding vice president of CTETA (Woodside Horsepark) from 1976-1989 as well as volunteer ser vice with the California Dressage Society and American Vaulting Association. In 1983, Brian was appointed Chief Liaison Officer for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games and supported by his good friend, Neil Ayer, was awarded the contract to design and build the three-day eventing show jumping course at Santa Anita. An ICP Level IV Certified Instructor, Brian ser ves as an ICP Faculty member and focuses on helping others become the best instructors, trainers and mentors possible. Brian has been married for 32 years to Lisa Sabo who is a graduate "A" from Pony Club and a USPC Center owner. Lisa is also a USEA ICP Level III Certified Instructor, Advanced level competitor and Gurney protégé. Together, Brian and Lisa founded Eventing Training Online with the goal of capturing on video the techniques of top trainers worldwide and then making this knowledge available to equestrians anywhere at any time. Brian and Lisa live on Lido Isle in Newport Beach, California. convention speakers

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