Executive Committee
Daniel Lyons, President
Board Member At Large and Legislative Committee Chair
337-945-0364 lyonshorses@centurytel.net
John Boudreaux, Vice President
337-356-6206 agnesplanation@bellsouth.net
Sharyon Thompson, Secretary
Danielle Vail, Treasurer
337-660-3040 rq2005@hotmail.com
Board of Directors
District Representative Region 1 Ed Lawrence lawrence.louisiana@gmail.com
DR Region 2 OPEN
DR Region 3 Sharyon Thompson sharyonthompson@yahoo.net
DR Region 4 Danielle Vail 337-660-3040 rq2005@hotmail.com
DR Region 5 John Boudreaux 337-356-6206 agnesplantation@bellsouth.net
DR Region 6 Bill Davis 225-921-3442 billanddeb@bellsouth.net
DR Region 7 Laura Lott 985-750-4474 llott226@yahoo.com
At Large Clint Dephew 225-931-6360 clintdephew@gmail.com
At Large Daniel Dauphin daniel@dauphinhorsemanship.com
Katy Nichoalds 803-673-2251 knichoalds@gmail.com
Advisors
Committees
Annual Meeting- Sharyon Thompson, Chairman
Equine Assisted Programs- Katy Nichoalds, Chairman
Facilities- vacant
Finance, Budget and Grants- Daniel Dauphin, and Danielle Vail, Chairmen
Health and Welfare- Dr. Liz Gagnet, Chairman
Horse Fair Expo- vacant
Legislative and Governmental Affairs - Daniel Lyons, Chairman
Marketing and Promotion- Clint Dephew, Chairman
Membership and Development- Ed Lawrence, Chairman
Newsletter and Website- Katy Nichoalds, Chairman
Nominations and Board Development- vacant
Trails, Land Use and Zoning- vacant
Youth- vacant
Committee Details
Education/Youth Development
Provides general educational opportunities for equine owners through short courses and clinics including administering and promoting scholarship award programs. Youth organizations such as FFA, 4-H, US Pony Club, breed associations, etc. benefit from council assisted programs representing youth interest at the local, state and national level.
Equine Assisted Programs
Chairman- Katy Nichoalds
Educates the public on the benefits of equine assisted activities such as therapeutic riding and driving. Encourages quality program standards and supports new and existing centers through clinics, educational programs and mentoring. Informs horse owners of the benefits of a "second career" for their horse in a therapeutic riding program.
Equine Health and Welfare
Chairman- Dr. Liz Gagnet
Educates the public on the benefits of equine assisted activities such as therapeutic riding and driving. Encourages quality program standards and supports new and existing centers through clinics, educational programs and mentoring. Informs horse owners of the benefits of a "second career" for their horse in a therapeutic riding program.