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Curriculum
Vitae
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Empire
College School of Law - California
Received degree
of Juris Doctor
University of the Americas - Mexico
Received Bachelor
of Arts degree with major in the Spanish language and minor
in
Sociology
Cedar Crest College - Pennsylvania
Attended for two
years and participated in Junior Year Abroad program
Additional Coursework
University of
Louisville - School of Business
Received
accreditation in Steward Accreditation Program
University of
Kentucky - School of Law
Annual
Equine Law Conference
University of
Arizona
Seminar
for Racing Officials sponsored in conjunction with
Oak Tree Racing Association Race Track Industry's Symposiums
on Racing
The Jockey Club
School
for Racing Officials conducted at Belmont Park
The Jockey Club
Certified
as Horse Identifier in National Horse Identification Program
MCLE classes for
The State Bar of California
Equine Law Conference
- Bay Meadows Racecourse
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Horse
Industry
Glen Ellen Vocational Academy, Inc. (GEVA inc.)
Founder and president of this nonprofit equine retirement foundation
and vocational school. Incorporated and obtained the 501 (c)(3)
status for the organization. Designed and constructed the farm's
paddock and pasture layout, barn and arena. Manage and operate
the farm, rehabilitate and re-school the horses for a second
career as show or pleasure horses when possible; otherwise maintain
them in a comfortable retirement. Organize and conduct fundraisers.
Steward - California Horse Racing Board
Have worked as steward and associate steward at Northern California
tracks since 1988 presiding over Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse,
Appaloosa, Arabian, Standardbred and mule races. This position
requires full knowledge of horse racing law, rules and regulations,
track safety, film analysis, evaluation of riding infractions,
expert judgment calls and decisions, conducting hearings and
meting out penalties, and supervision over all licensees. For
this position one must have the necessary experience in the
industry to meet the qualifications, pass a written and oral
exam, and is then appointed by the State. Continuing education
classes are conducted nationally by the University of Louisville
and the University of Arizona to
maintain accreditation. Was also approved as steward for the
American Hunt & Steeplechase Association.
Horse Identifier
Extensive experience registering foals, which requires photographs
and written description of the color and markings on the horses
and completing the application papers for The Jockey Club or
other breed registry. Also have extensive experience working
for sales companies identifying and correcting errors on original
registration papers prior to horses selling at auction. Have
done identification necessary for blood-typing breeding stallions
and mares.
Trainer
Trained a stable of Thoroughbreds for racing primarily in California.
Managed all aspects of the
operation including galloping, working, and ponying the horses
in training. Was responsible for daily charts, hay, feed and
necessary supplements, shoeing schedule, veterinary issues,
treating injuries, and all aspects of horse husbandry.
Owner/Breeder
Designed, constructed owned and managed a Thoroughbred breeding
farm. Was responsible for purchasing mares, selecting stallions,
foaling, sales, and all aspects of raising healthy horses to
get to the races. Did basic ground work, handling, breaking
and conditioning of young horses.
Private Enterprise - Import and Marketing
Working partner in import marketing company that involved extensive
travel to the Orient. Products imported included tack and equine
equipment. Work required knowledge of leather, workmanship,
safety issues, quality and defects, pricing, contracts, communications,
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Licensed
attorney by The State Bar of California
Currently a voluntary inactive member of the Bar
Have been licensed by the California Horse Racing Board as:
Steward
Owner
Trainer
Exercise rider
Certified Horse Identifier by The Jockey Club
Accredited as Steward by the Steward Accreditation Program
of the University of Louisville, KY
Past or Current Affiliations
The State Bar of California
The American Bar Association
California Thoroughbred Breeders Association
American Society of Equine Appraisers
Horsemen's Benevolent and Protection Association
Northern California Thoroughbred Breeders Association
American Horse Show Association
California Dressage Society |
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Media
Coverage
Numerous national publications have published articles on Pam
Berg and GEVA inc., including:
Blood-Horse, Thoroughbred Times, The Daily Racing Form, Ride
Magazine, California Thoroughbred, The Sacramento Bee, The Oakland
Tribune, The Contra Costa Times, The Stockton Record, The Sonoma-Index
Tribune
Pam Berg has been the subject of interview on San Francisco's
Channel 5 on two separate occasions, on Fox Sports TV, Western
States Division, and on Marin Public Broadcasting.
Guest Speaker
Santa Rosa Rotary Club
Meeting of Deputy Attorneys General at Golden Gate Fields
Northern California Thoroughbred Breeders Association
Instruction
Conducted class on handicapping at Shasta Junior College
Conducted many seminars on horse related topics |
Call
or email
for fees, references or more information.
Pamela
A. Berg
Glen Ellen Farms
Post Office Box 2101
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
Tel/Fax: (707) 527-8092
Email: gef@vom.com
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