Lorry Wagner has bred Arabian horses since 1960.  She operated a professional training stables for the public from 1965 until 1985, training in the Early California Vaquero traditions in partnership with her step-father, Bill "Wink" Chappell.

Lorry has been a member of IAHA (nowAHA) since 1960 and founded and served as first president for the Association of Ridgecrest Arabian Breeders, her home club.  She became involved at the Region level of IAHA in 1979, moving forward to also include participation at the National level in 1984.

Lorry has served as Region 2 Secretary for a total of 10 years, Manager of the Region 2 Championship Show for 6 years, Region 2 Director for 4 years, Commissioner on the   IAHA Judges & Stewards  Education/Evaluation Commission for 6 years, IAHA Prof. Horsemen and Working Western Committees since 1985, IAHA Equine Stress Committee, Chaired the IAHA Drugs/Medication ad hoc Study Committee, and many other functions on all these levels.

Lorry has written many articles about the Arabian horse throughout the years.   These are a few that currently appear on the internet.

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Introduction

The Drugs/Medication ad hoc Study Committee was appointed by IAHA President Mary Anne Grimmell in August, 1996. The mission of this Committee is to study the effects of using therapeutic substances on Arabian horses in the show ring, determine whether the Arabian Division of AHSA shows should show under a no therapeutic substance or limited therapeutic substance rule, and report to the 1998 IAHA Convention with findings, conclusions, and recommendations for delegate action. This committee has accomplished it’s mission and is bringing forth a resolution to the delegates of the 1998 Convention based upon our findings.

The following report contains an overview of the kinds of therapeutic substances known to be used during exhibition in Arabian horse show classes. The short-term and long-term effects on both the individual animal and the breed are taken into consideration and reported herein. This Committee has attempted to bring forth information necessary for IAHA delegates to understand the full impact of therapeutic substances on both the physical well-being of the animal as an individual, and the impact upon the Arabian breed when the horse is, in essence, representing the breed and is shown under the influence of these substances in the manner they are used in today’s shows.