Introducing Gina Velige

Introducing Gina Vehige

FOSH is pleased to introduce Gina Vehige as the new treasurer. Gina kindly stepped into the role after the untimely passing of Alece Ellis.

For the past several years, Gina has been a board member of GaitWay Horse Association (GWHA), a recognized 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit equine organization dedicated to the humane training, showing, and promotion of gaited horses. GWHA sponsors numerous shows, clinics, sound horse demonstrations and equine events in Missouri, including the North American Pleasure Gaited Horse Championships in 2005 and 2009. Gina formerly published a weekly column (Horsen’ Around Lincoln County) to give a voice to local equine events, to cover topics of interest and to advocate for the humane treatment of all equines. She has served as a judge for the local rodeo queen crowning event where exhibitors are judged on their knowledge of the equine industry and horsemanship skills.

Gina has a particular passion for the “using horse,” one that can be enjoyed on the trails as well as in the show ring, and believes almost every horse has the potential to succeed in the right environment and the right show division.

After showing her own horses for over 20 years at the local, regional and national level, Gina has a unique appreciation and respect for the hard work of the exhibitors and considers it an honor to be asked to judge a horse show.

Gina resides in Silex, Missouri with her husband and “built-in ringmaster” Darryl, four horses, three cats, one spoiled dog and numerous chickens.

The leadership at FOSH sincerely thank Gina for stepping into the treasurer position at this difficult time.