2022 Board of Directors
Drew Dees
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Stephen Norred
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Donna Barnum
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Kevin Macaluso
Rules Chairman Kevin is a resident of Denham Springs, LA. He became involved with horses when his daughter fell in love with horses at a very young age. Kevin is a "Horse Show Dad." His daughter began competing at Equitrek Competitive Trail Riding at the age of 7. A year later, she began competing and still competes at the Livingston Horse Show Association where Kevin serves on the board. He strives to create an encouraging and positive environment for all riders.
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Karlie Easley
Rules Co-Chairman At the early age of 3, Karlie found her love for horses & began showing in every event at Liverpool Riding Club. Winning a novice buckle at 5 years old, she continued thru the years competing in 4-H, AQHA, LRC, and in 2013, she was the PHBA Open Barrel Racing World Champion. As the current President of LRC, she now competes in Open Barrel Races while raising her 5 yr old daughter in the arena lights where she just won her first buckle. Karlie looks forward to seeing the State Show grow into a place where future generations can enjoy this amazing sport.
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Kim Dees
Treasurer Kim was born in a saddle. She showed youth barrels and poles with American Quarter Horse Association, open shows, rodeos, and NBHA. She also competed all-around with 4-H. Kim currently competes in halter and Western events with American Quarter Horse Association, American Paint Horse Association, American Buckskin Registry Association, Palomino Horse Breeders Association, and the Livingston Horse Show association where she is a board member.
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Denise Herron
Board Member Denise is a resident of Winnsboro, LA. Her family have bred and shown Quarter horses & Paint horses for over 50 years. She and her daughter currently show with American Quarter Horse Association, American Paint Horse Association, Pinto Horse Association and other open shows. Denise is a current member of the American Quarter Horse Association. Denise is also the current president of the Cotton Country Open Horse Show Association.
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Brandi Sibley
Board Member Brandi is a resident of Denham Springs, LA and has been competing in timed events for over 15 years. She has been a member of Deep South Stock Horse Show Association, Liverpool Riding Club, Baton Rouge Barrel Racing Association, 4-H and numerous other open barrel racing series. She and her daughter currently compete at the Livingston Horse Show Association where Brandi serves as Vice-President.
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Dr. Neely Heidron
Board Member Dr. Neely Heidorn has been the Equine Extension Specialist at the LSU Ag. Center since 2010. Dr. Heidorn earned a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Health Science in 2003 and a Master’s degree in Animal Science focusing on Equine Reproduction in 2006 from California Polytechnic University and a PhD in Animal Science focusing on Reproductive Endocrinology in 2010 from the University of Georgia. She has focused on organizing and conducting educational workshops for 4-H as well as activities such as youth horse shows and other educational youth events. Dr. Heidorn serves on the Livingston Horse Show Association Board, the Louisiana Quarter Horse Association Board, the Louisiana Equine Council, Louisiana Farm Bureau Equine Committee, and coaches the LSU Stock Horse Team. She has experience showing in multiple disciplines, but currently enjoys showing in Ranch Horse events.
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