Board of Directors
2024 SNHSA Board
The SNHSA officers and directors serve to effectively accomplish the duties and goals of the association. Directors are required to attend all board meetings, chair or belong to a committee, and steward at least one show annually.
back row: Liz Reader, Kim Pickel, Mindy Suszan, Lisa Mays, Jacki Dunt, and Maguire Price.
Liz Reader
Competition Standards & Structure Chair
President 2019 to present
Board Member since 2015
Liz has been a SNHSA Board member since 2015, and has been President for the past five years. As president, her goals are to ensure that SNHSA is able to continue their history of facilitating high quality local competitions for horses and riders. Read more>>
Annelise Appleseth
Member Education & Opportunities Chair
Vice President and Board Member since 2019
Annelise is the owner and trainer at AJA Equine. She had a passion for horses from a young age, and has built a successful career in the Equestrian community with her caring and nurturing approach teaching riders and horses of all ages. Read more>>
Lynne MacLean
Founding Board Member
Emeritus
Lynne is SNHSA’s longest serving board member. She was a board member with its founding members, Lynn Lloyd and Laurie Alden Africa. Beginning 2024, Lynne will transition to the Emeritus board position. She is motivated to stay involved with the organization to ensure SNHSA’s mission and vision continue to align with the national standards of the sport’s governing bodies. Read more>>
Susan Howe
Member Communications & Outreach Chair
Secretary and Board Member
since 2012
Treasurer 2023
Susan has been the Secretary on the SNHSA Board since 2012. “I joined the Board as a mother of an equestrian daughter, Nicole, to represent her and her barn, Big Air, now known as Balance Point Training. "I joined, thinking I would help on the Points Committee, then I became more involved, first working on the newsletter, then as Secretary and I never left.” Beginning in 2023, Susan also serves as Treasurer. Read more>>
Lisa Mays
Board Member since 2020
Lisa joined the SNHSA Board in 2019 and was the Treasurer from 2021 through 2022. Lisa’s goals are to assist with the promotion of quality, local Hunter/Jumper shows that engage horse enthusiasts of all ages. She hopes to make a positive difference! Read more>>
Ali Telatnik
Probationary Board Member 2024
As a first-year board member, Ali hopes to foster a learning mindset for all our members by offering quality clinicians, both mounted and in the classroom. I also hope to create a quality, inclusive show culture here in the Reno area. Read more>>
Jaclyn Dunt
Funding & Sponsorship Chair
Board Member since 2021
Jacki joined the SNHSA Board in 2021 and rides at Breakaway Farms. Originally from Reno, she recently moved back after living in Santa Barbara for seven years. Read more>>
Maguire Price
Board Member since 2020
Maguire Price (Lessard) has been a board member since 2020. She grew up in Grass Valley, CA and moved to Nevada 11 years ago with her family. She now resides in Gardnerville. Read more>>
Kristin Henry
Probationary Board Member 2024
As one of the newer Board members, Kristin joined SNHSA and hopes to continue to foster the inclusive nature of SNHSA and, as she tells her daughter 'hold the gate open for the next girl or boy.' Read more>>
Liz Lacroix
Awards & Recognition Chair
Board Member since 2019
Liz has been a SNHSA Board member since 2019. Her goals include creating a welcoming environment for new members. As a Marine Corps veteran, she feels her leadership skills and ability to problem-solve come in handy as she serves on the boards. Read more>>
Mindy Suszan
Probationary Board Member 2024
Mindy Suszan is a new Board member beginning in 2024. She is enjoying her first couple of months with the Board and her immediate goals were helping with the year-end awards banquet, but for long-term goals, “I hope to foster collaborative resources, clinics and culture among our barns and organizations within SNHSA.” Read more>>
Kim Pickel
Probationary Board Member 2024
2024 SNHSA Board of Directors Contact information
| Board member and position: | Committees: | Contact information: | |
| Officers: | Liz Reader President |
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(775) 220-2270 [email protected] |
| Annelise Appleseth 1st Vice President |
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(651) 497-7827 [email protected] |
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| Susan Howe Secretary/Treasurer |
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(775) 750-6475 [email protected] |
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| Emeritus: | Lynne MacLean |
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(775) 722-4261 [email protected] |
| Members at Large: | Elizabeth Lacroix |
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(775) 781-9617 [email protected] |
| Lisa Mays |
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(775) 745-0840 [email protected] |
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| Maguire Price |
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(530) 277-4209 [email protected] |
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| Jacki Dunt |
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(775) 750-3838 [email protected] |
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| Probationary: | Kristin Henry |
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(949) 293-4222 [email protected] |
| Mindy Suszan |
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(775) 232-4235 [email protected] |
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| Ali Telatnik |
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(425) 241-1410 [email protected] |
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| Kim Pickel |
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(775) 741-1670 [email protected] |
2024 SNHSA Committee Chairs and Members
| Committee: | Chair: | Committee Members: |
| Awards and Recognition | Elizabeth Lacroix | Susan Howe, Liz Reader, Lisa Mays, Kristin Henry |
| Fundraising and Sponsorship | Jacki Dunt | Lynne MacLean, Susan Howe, Kim Pickel, Kristin Henry |
| Competition Standards and Structure | Liz Reader | Lynne MacLean, Annelise Appleseth, Ali Telatnik |
| Member Education and Opportunities | Annelise Appleseth | Maguire Price, Ali Telatnik, Lisa Mays, Mindy Suszan |
| Member Communications and Outreach | Susan Howe | Liz Lacroix, Maguire Price, Jacki Dunt, Mindy Suszan, Kim Pickel |
Download 2024 Board of Directors Contact Information and committees (PDF)
Interested in joining the SNHSA Board of Directors?
Persons interested in joining the SNHSA Board should fill out the Board of Directors Application Form, refer to the Rulebook, and contact a current Board member to learn more.