2026 Board of Directors
President
Terry Klassen - Saskatoon
I have been working as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse for the past 37 years. My current role is with the Saskatoon Tribal Council as the Mental Health Program Manager. I oversee the Mental Health and Addictions Services for the 7 communities that the Tribal Council supports, as well as urban services. I also work part-time at Kilburn Hall, which is a youth correctional facility.
I was a director with the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba Board for 22 years, The Royal Manitoba overall chairman for 13 years, and the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair Light Horse chairman for 8 years.
The love of horses is a passion I inherited from my mother, who made sure we each had a horse to ride at an early age. I started out riding western with our local 4-H club, but upon visiting the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair and watching the jumping, my interested took a permanent detour, and I soon began taking lessons and then began competing in show jumping events.
In 1985, I started Tally Ho Stables on a small acreage South of Brandon, Manitoba. In 1991, Cindy Klassen joined the team and we purchased a farm just West of Brandon, where we built and indoor facility and expanded our services. Tally Ho Stables housed up to 75 horses, with 40 students. We raised warmbloods, coached, and competed across Canada and the Northern US in Hunter and Jumper competitions.
Tally Ho Stables was sold in 2012, and Cindy and I started Tally Ho Equestrian in 2021, which runs the Tally Ho Equestrian Development Series. This series hosts 5 grassroots competitions in Saskatoon. The vision behind this series was to offer an opportunity for those interested in competing to have an affordable, safe place close to home to develop skills in the show rings. I am also a recorded Equine Canada course designer since 2000, and continue to work at competitions in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
President Elect
Lorraine Gilchrist - Asquith
I participated in both Beef and Light Horse 4-H many years ago. I belonged to the Pleasant Valley Multiple Club, which was based out of a small town called McGee, located just West of Rosetown, SK. I give me time spent in the 4-H program credit for launching me on my judging career and giving me the ability to speak to the public with confidence.
I have participated very successfully in Open English and Western Events over the years. I have several CEF Championship Certificates and a Sterling Silver CEF Belt Buckle for my western endeavors.
My gelding, Rising Son, was a very successful show hack in both the Open English world and in the Arabian Competition. After the Open and Arabian Show world started to interest me, I moved on to riding and showing reining horses. I bought my first reiner in the late 80's and have continued this path until present time.
In the 70's, I started judging small shows and 4-H. Lil Williamson took me under her wing to instruct me on the judging path. She referred me to the CEF, and I took their judges seminars, travelled around to get the shadow judging done and the rest is history. I also at the time was a recorded steward.
I was working with Al Trimble at large fair shows - he judged the English flat and Hunters/Jumpers and I did the Western and General Performance classes. From this, we along with SHF, created the Provincial Judges Program. This was and is a very needed program for the Heritage Circuit/Prairie Cup Circuit and the Fair Circuit. From this start-up, other provinces did the same thing. I felt very privileged to go to the provinces and be the facilitator for the start-up seminars and help get their program started.
From this point, I worked very closely with the CEF/EC to create a General Performance judges' program. I sat on the EC rule book committee for many years and attended the EC convention/AGM to work with Gary Yaghdijan to preset a judge's seminar down East. I have since gone on to judging horses all over Canada, Bermuda, and the Yukon. I spent many years teaching the judges training seminars for Equestrian Canada. I was part of the very first group of Western Coaches certified in Saskatchewan. I was successfully certified at that point and went on to gain my Level II certificate at the time and became an Examiner for the CEF. I was also the first famale to gain a National Reined Cowhorse Card in Canada.
VP of Governance
Brett Jones - Saskatoon
VP of Finance
Jackie Willard - Regina
With over a decade of experience in the banking industry, I have built a strong foundation in financial management, strategic planning, and client service. In my career as a Mortgage Specialist with a major financial institution, I have developed a reputation for guiding clients through important financial decisions with clarity, integrity, and care. My deep understanding of lending, budgeting, and long-term financial planning brings valuable perspective to my leadership within the Federation.
In my role as VP of Finance, I am responsible for overseeing the organization’s financial direction, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources and supporting sustainable growth. I will play a key role in budgeting, reporting, and governance, helping to ensure that the Federation remains well-positioned to serve Saskatchewan’s equestrian community both now and into the future. My professional discipline and attention to detail make me a trusted and effective voice at the board table.
My connection to the horse world is both professional and deeply personal. As a parent, I have spent years supporting my two daughters, who have dedicated much of their lives to competing in equestrian sport. Through early mornings, long travel days, and countless hours at the barn, I have developed a firsthand understanding of the commitment, challenges, and rewards that come with the sport. This lived experience informs my advocacy for youth development, accessibility, and safe sport practices within the industry.
Known for my collaborative approach and strong sense of integrity, I am committed to strengthening the equestrian community across Saskatchewan. I value building relationships, supporting grassroots participation, and ensuring that the sport continues to thrive for future generations.<o:p></o:p>
VP of Sport
Cindy Klassen - Saskatoon
VP of Industry
Katryna Williams - Grandora
VP of Equine Diversity
Joy Serne - Lumsden
Director
Victoria Kendall - Saskatoon
Director
Karen Bischop - Saskatoon
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