Staff Bios
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Eugenia Snyder is the founder and President of Equine Affaire, Inc. and serves as Executive Producer of all Equine Affaire expositions. She received her Bachelor of Science in psychology from St. Lawrence University in 1974 where she graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She subsequently pursued her doctorate in psychology at the University of Maryland while working as a research assistant in avian communication at the National Zoological Park in Washington, DC. Eugenia's professional career has been quite diverse and has included working as a statistical analyst for a prominent Washington law firm, writing as a freelance journalist, providing marketing services for a variety of clients, working in the printing industry, and developing and producing a major traditional music festival. She has had a passion for and been involved with horses all of her life and had the privilege of enjoying a wide variety of horse breeds and disciplines. Her most recent equestrian accomplishments include training and showing Arabian horses to multiple regional and national titles including two Legion of Honor awards and one Legion of Supreme Honor.
SARAH ARPKE
Sarah Arpke joined Equine Affaire, Inc. in July of 2010 as a Trade Show Associate. She is a graduate of Lake Erie College's Equine Studies program and Master in Business Administration program. While finishing her masters, Sarah managed the hunter/jumper shows, taught undergraduate classes, and helped coach the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Huntseat Team at Lake Erie College. In her spare time she conducts a small riding lesson and horse training business and enjoys being involved with local 4-H groups. Sarah is a member of the United States Equestrian Federation, United States Hunter/Jumper Association, United States Dressage Federation, and Northern Ohio Dressage Association.
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Karin Brennan, who joined Equine Affaire in April of 2002, and as the Marketing & Attendee Services Manager, Youth Activities Coordinator she currently coordinates the Youth Pavilion and Celebrity Horse Showcase for Equine Affaire. She also manages advertising sales in Equine Affaire's official event programs, coordinates the advertising schedule, and assists in other promotional capacities—including updating content on the company’s Web site and Facebook page. Karin earned a Bachelor of Science degree from The Ohio State University with a major in animal science and a minor in agribusiness. During her years at OSU she served as Vice President of the Horsemen's Association, was a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Judging Team, and competed on The Ohio State Equestrian Team-all while she worked in the equine retail industry. Before joining Equine Affaire, Inc., Karin put her business background to use as a Human Resources Assistant at Capitol Manufacturing in West Jefferson, Ohio. Growing up in a military family, she first began her career with horses in South Dakota. In her spare time Karin actively shows her paint/pinto geldings, Watch Me From Jafar and The Complete Asset. Karin is a current member of the American Paint Horse Association, Pinto Horse Association of America, Inc., and the American Quarter Horse Association.
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MARY ELLEN HANNA
Mary Ellen Hanna joined the Equine Affaire team in October 2009 as a Trade Show Associate. She currently serves as the Trade Show & Sponsorship Manager. Mary Ellen brought with her to Equine Affaire a plethora of experience and skills in customer relations and sales in addition to a strong background in the equine industry. For six years, Mary Ellen managed all operations of North Star Stables, a large equestrian facility that she created and developed into a successful boarding and training business. Along with the responsibilities associated with the operation of her business, Mary Ellen also assisted in the planning, advertising, and management of several small, local horse shows and events. She is a member of the American Quarter Horse Association, Palomino Horse Breeders of America and the United States Dressage Federation. Mary Ellen lives on the Scioto River in Shawnee Hills with her husband and two children who all enjoy boating and water sports. In her free time, she is active with her Palomino Quarter Horse, an Anglo-Arab she shows in dressage, as well as her retired off-the-track Thoroughbred.
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Coagi Long joined Equine Affaire, Inc. in July of 2003 as a member of the Marketing Department, where she facilitated numerous promotional projects. She currently serves as Program Director, coordinating the full schedule of presentations at each Equine Affaire event. In addition, Coagi contributes to the company’s Web site as a member of the Web design team and by maintaining pages detailing the event’s educational content on the site. Coagi graduated summa cum laude from The University of Findlay, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a dual major in marketing and equestrian studies and a minor in operations and logistics management. With a love for riding and training since her early childhood, she has primarily concentrated on dressage and hunt seat. Throughout college she earned several awards including three consecutive Intercollegiate Hunt Seat National Championship titles and was the 2003 Intercollegiate Dressage Association Reserve National Champion. Coagi is a member of the United States Dressage Federation and the United States Equestrian Federation. She continues to pursue her competitive career in dressage, and trains and breeds Warmbloods at her farm in West Mansfield, OH.
ALLISON MCCLURE
Allison McClure joined Equine Affaire in June of 2011 as a Program Assistant. Allison is a graduate of the University of Findlay where she earned a Bachelor of Science with a double major in equine business and equestrian studies as well as a double minor in business administration and entrepreneurship. While attending the University of Findlay, Allison served as the President of the university’s Intercollegiate Dressage Association team for several years and assisted in coordinating horse shows and events. She also competed as a varsity rider on the team for four years. Allison discovered horses and dressage at an early age and continues to pursue competitive dressage.
CINDY MURPHY
Cindy Murphy serves as Equine Affaire’s Production Assistant and oversees the company’s Attendee Services Department. Though Cindy is not a “horse person,” she brings to Equine Affaire strong organizational, customer service, and business skills; extensive office management experience; and an infectious level of enthusiasm and team spirit. As a member of the Equine Affaire production team she is responsible for coordinating ticket sales, the volunteer programs, host hotels, travel arrangements, and coordinating numerous production projects within the office. In her spare time she supports her son in his football, wrestling, and other extra-curricular activities. Perhaps her experience at Equine Affaire will inspire in her a love of horses and she’ll soon find her way to a nearby barn…who knows?
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Debbie Putnam is the Breed Coordinator for the Equine Affaires in Ohio and Massachusetts, for which she develops the Breed Pavilion and coordinates the breed demonstrations scheduled throughout each of these events. In addition, she coordinates the Horse & Farm Exhibits areas at both the Ohio and Massachusetts expositions. As a member of the Fantasia production team, she solicits and organizes the breed-related performances included in the special evening shows in Ohio and Massachusetts. Debbie received her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from St. Lawrence University in 1974 and was subsequently employed in various positions within the banking and retail industries. She has been involved with horses throughout her life—from riding with her family as a child growing up in southern California, to riding on a regular basis at St. Lawrence University’s equestrian facility, to pleasure riding “cross country” during a four-year residence in Galway, Ireland. She has been a valued member of the Equine Affaire production team since 1995.
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