Jessica Lohman honored by Maryland Horse Show Association

Jessica Lohman, livestock and equine marketing manager for Southern States, was named 2011 Maryland Horseperson of the year at the Maryland Horse Show Association Annual Meeting Nov. 27 in Towson, Md.

In receiving the Short Stop Challenge Trophy, Lohman was recognized for her ongoing contribution to the betterment of equine sport and the Maryland Horse Show Association. In 2011, she had a successful show season in the Younger Adult Amateur division, competing at events throughout Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. This was also her first year on the Maryland Horse Show Association Board of Directors, where she served as first vice president.

Lohman holds her United States Equestrian Federation "r" certification in judging hunters and equitation, and frequently judges throughout the Mid-Atlantic area.

Southern States Cooperative is proud of Jessi Lohman and her contribution, not only to equine show competition in Maryland and surrounding states, but also for the passion and expertise she brings to equine and livestock customers throughout the Southeast.

Southern States is a Richmond, Va.-based farm supply and service cooperative, founded in 1923, which now has more than 300,000 farmer-members. As one of the nation’s largest agricultural cooperatives, it provides a wide range of farm inputs, including fertilizer, seed, livestock feed and pet food, animal health supplies and petroleum products, as well as other items for the farm and home. The cooperative serves its members and non-member customers through 1,200 retail outlets. Go to http://www.southernstates.com for more information.