LIFE & TIMES Maryland Will Miss...


Jeff Becker Submitted by Wendy Schuler Jeff rey Eric Becker, Maryland horse trainer,


rider and equestrian coach, died on January 19 in Washington, DC. He was 61. Jeff had been involved in the Maryland horse industry all his life, and he truly loved horses. He trained nu- merous horses and students to compete successfully in local and rated competitions. He had also competed extensively himself. Jeff owned Lakeside Stables


in Poolesville for many years, at which he trained and boarded horses and trained adult and young adult riders. He was coach of the Georgetown Uni- versity Club Equestrian Team from 2008 -2018 and took the team to the IHSA national


championship. He coached the American Uni- versity Equestrian Team for several years as well. Students and team members praised his exten-


sive knowledge and passion for horses, as well as his talent for teaching. One of his greatest ac- complishments was his success in bringing out the best in horse and rider combinations. Stu- dents also admired his understanding of the in- dividual horses in his care and how he worked with each to produce a happy and reliable partner. He is survived by his


wife, Kasey; his mother, Elaine Becker; his sister, Wendy Schuler; and his nephew, Scott.


Jeffrey Eric Becker


Gilbert Cliff ord Breeding of Finksburg died on February 25 at the age of 85. Gilbert was a US Army veteran and a forest ranger with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. He was an avid rodeo rider and also often com- peted in local jousting tournaments. In 1973, he was awarded the Conservation Educator of the Year award through the Maryland Wildlife Fed- eration and in 2020, he was inducted into the Carroll County Department of Parks and Rec- reation Hall of Fame with his wife Janet Breed- ing. T e couple had been married for 59 years.


COMINGS & GOINGS


Chesapeake T erapeutic Riding Center recently


elected Sarah Ortiz-Brown and


Mary “Posie” T ompson to its Board of Directors.


Greener Pastures Roll Call


CAVALIER Arabian Gelding 5/10/1985 - 2/22/2021 Michele McGuiness


HERCULES


Retired Baltimore Police Horse Draft Gelding 2000? - 2/2021 Sagamore Farm


Sponsored by OLNEY DELIGHTFUL


EXPECTATION Shetland Pony 1991 - 2021 Regina Welsh


OLNEY WHOOPEE Shetland Pony 1983 - 3/3/2021 Olney Farm


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