AboutSarah Lothmann Expertise Professional trainer for 10+ years. I happily offer you my expertise, techniques, and advice covering: Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Showing, Training, Sales, Behavior, Stabling, Grooming, Tack, Barn Management, Rider Psychology, & Effective Communication.
Experience I have been riding for over 23 years. As a kid I participated in 4H and Pony Club. I then worked as a groom and catch rode to pay my entry fees in the A Circuit. As a teenager I competed nationally in the Junior Hunters, USETs, and Medal classes. I've learned from and worked with some of the nations' best trainers. During college I began training professionally. I have prepared my students for both local and national shows. Recently I have organized two local equestrian groups for expanding general knowledge of horsemanship and for ensuring the welfare of horses. I continue my dedication in this industry by offering visual design services for equine businesses including, graphic design, web development, and photography.
Organizations ASPCA, Desert Valley Equestrians, Arizona Equestrian Network, The Equestrian Paddock, & Equine Photographers Network
Publications The Equestrian Paddock & Soon I will be announce another online publication featuring my monthly articles.
Education/Credentials AAS Degree, Veterinary Assistant, Professional Trainer
Awards and Honors Graduated High School with High Honors, College GPA 4.0, OHJA & KHJA Year End Equitation Championships as a junior rider, & ASPCA Maclay Class & USET Class wins.
Past/Present Clients In the past I have worked for and with Laurie Story, Mindy Darst & Lochmoor Stables, Chris & Matt Payne, Scott Taylor, Camargo Stables, Marianne Murphy, the Lindner family, Brigette Carlson, Bobbi Theis, Cincinnati Theraputic Riding, Sweetwater Stables, Lucy Alibaster, Los Cedros, and Leslie Stohlgren. Currently I am working with private clients.
My 5 yr. old quarter cross gelding has been stumbling and had fore leg
tremors since he was 2 yrs. I had him evaluated by our local vet several times
with no findings. With that he had intermittent lameness. Last August 2008,
the lameness became more constant. I took him to a specialty Vet Hospital
for diagnosis. After numerous tests and x-rays they found a chip off the
coffin bone in the coffin joint. He had surgery and has recovered nicely. He is
no longer lame but still stumbles more than the average horse. At rest his
fore legs tremble after 15-20 min. of work. He fell with me prior to the
surgery and I was injured severely. I am very concerned about my safety and
his comfort. He is very wiling and not a complainer. I am wondering about
HYPP? He was a rescue foal out of Canada and I have no background on his
Sire, his Dam was Quarter Horse.
Thank you,
Dana
Answer HYPP certainly does seem like a possibility. It is easy to test for HYPP. All you need to do is send a sample of pulled mane to an equine DNA test lab and they can determine this for you. Here in Arizona, we have a fabulous lab that I have taken my saddle club to for a facility tour and presentation. The lab here is affordable, experienced, fast, reliable, and often works with international clients as well as the locals.
Ask for the director, Michal Prochazka, MD
Tell him Sarah Lothmann of the Equestrian Paddock Club in Scottsdale referred you, and he can help you get the test for HYPP.
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