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No. 254. Yogi Sharp - Recognizing the Ideal Hoof and Objective Measurements

Yogi Sharp DipWCF BSc (Hons) First Class, is a Mustad sponsored farrier from the UK with a business focusing in the summer on top level polo where he has been fortunate to be part of the Queens cup winning team shoeing some of the worlds best. In the winter he runs a veterinary and practitioner referal focused enterprise, where he enjoys putting science into practice. Shortly after beginning the degree course he established "The Equine Documentalist" platform, in following with his other passion of research and education . He spends long hours researching scientific papers and creating palatable articles, to bring the research to the wider equine community. He also runs clinics and workshops teaching farriery and equine sciences across the world. The platforms' webinars, with experts from around the world, has flourished since the beginning of the covid pandemic. Yogi has also started on his Phd journey with his research focus on the hoof horse connection.

No. 253. Danielle Santos - Body Protection for Equestrians

Danielle Santos is VP of sales for Charles Owens. The company and its worldwide reputation for the safety and quality of its products is indebted to the late Professor Roy Burek, who passed away in 2019. The grandson of Charles Owen, Roy was dynamic in leading industry research, studying traumatic brain injury and setting new standards for safety technology. Charles Owen’s design engineers continue to innovate and develop new exciting products using his research and expert knowledge.

No. 266. Sharon and Laura Wilsie - Horse Speak® continuing conversations

Sharon and Laura are regular guests on Webinars with Wendy. Today they chat about how Sharon "sees" which has allowed her to record and create the files that became Horse Speak and how SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program® blends so well with it.

No. 263. Jo Whatman, SURE FOOT Practitioner Coordinator. How to do a 1 HOOF Case Study

Jo Whatman reviews all the case studies submitted from those who have applied to become SURE FOOT Practitioners. In this webinar she will talk about the do's and don'ts of a good case study for submission.

No. 252 Ida Hammer - Choosing the Right Hoof Protection

"Ida Hammer is one of those rare individuals who has it all: extensive equine biomechanics knowledge, great talent, and experience with rehabilitating hoof problems, book smarts, great with boot fitting and gluing... But she is a true teacher, too -- she knows how to connect with people and make difficult concepts seem easy. My hat's off to her." ​ Pete Ramey

No. 251. Hilary Self, BSc. Demystifying Herbal Supplements for Horses

Hilary Self BSc.(Hons) MNIMH. is co-founder of Hilton Herbs Ltd, a company that for the last 30 years has been at the forefront of manufacturing and formulating herbal supplements for animals. Hilary is a Medical Herbalist and a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Hilary is responsible for all the company's formulations and for additional clinical research into the use of herbs for animals. Hilary is the author of two books on the use of herbs and complementary therapies for horses. " A Modern Horse Herbal" is now in its 9th reprint, and “ A Veteran Horse Herbal”. Hilary has lectured frequently on the application of herbs for horses in the UK, Europe, Australia, America and was a guest speaker at the ENUCO ( Equine Nutrition Conference) conference, in Austria, where she presented two seminars, one of which was a keynote lecture on “ The use of Vitex agnus castus in the management of Hyperadrenocorticism. Hilary is also a member of the USA’s  National Animal Supplements Councils (NASC) Scientific Advisory Committee. Hilary lives with her husband in Somerset in the southwest of England, where together, they run Hilton Herbs

No. 250. Laura Plunkett - The Basics of Animal Communication

Laura Plunkett brings 50 years of working with horses and 20 years of intuitive practice to her horse conversations. With passion, commitment and humor, Laura works with owners, veterinarians, barn managers, trainers and equine program managers to help their horses have a voice and be truly understood. Horses get the opportunity to explain their behaviors, describe their histories, answer end-of-life questions, resolve past traumas, express their hopes and dreams, talk about their physical comforts and challenges and sometimes complain about their pasture mates. Clients come away with increased peace of mind, specific steps forward, and a deeper understanding of what their horses have been trying to “say". Laura firmly believes everyone can learn animal communication and incorporates client skill-building into her classes and clinics. She loves being a volunteer and board member at Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center. She resides with her family in Marblehead and West Tisbury, MA.

No. 249. Julie Broadway, What is the American Horse Council and what do they do?

Julie Broadway, President - American Horse Council & American Horse Council Foundation. With over 30 years of leadership experience in both for-profit and non-profit sectors, Julie holds a BS, MBA, Executive Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership  and is Certified Association Executive ® . She’s a life-long horse enthusiast ranging from recreational rider, breeder, and show competitor. A native of NC, she and her husband now reside in DC along with their Pembroke Welsh Corgis and Morgan horses. In her down time she enjoys volunteering (she’s president of the board of PATH International), horseback riding, gardening and cooking. “I’m passionate about the equine industry because horses have enhanced my life and well-being so profoundly,” said Julie. “Working at the AHC is a way to give back to the equine community and ensure the long term health of the industry.”

No. 248. Lynn Acton - Protector Leadership

The principles of “Protector Leadership”, and how that approach to leadership (focusing on horses’ feelings and not just actions) encourages horses to be calmer and more reliable. Lynn Acton has a diverse equestrian and academic background that helps her understand horses, and our relationships with them, from an interdisciplinary perspective.  Her degrees in sociology and systems science contribute to understanding research studies, social dynamics of horses, and how they interact with us.  A certified Riding Instructor since 1994, her practical horsemanship experience includes hunt seat, dressage, western, trail, clicker, liberty, and agility.  She has re-trained horses with behavior problems, and started a therapeutic riding program for at-risk youth.  Her previously “dangerous” pony competes in advanced agility at liberty, and her Arabian Bronzz was The International Horse Agility Club’s 2018 Equagility (ridden agility) World Champion.

No. 247. Joyce Harman DVM The importance of water for your horse

Dr. Joyce Harman talks about the importance of clean water for your horse. Water can become contaminated, and just like people, horses need water that is not contaminated.