Wendys Whinnies

No. 328 Jec Ballou Equine Fitness

Jec was raised in a horse training family in Vermont, studied dressage throughout Europe, and eventually settled in California. About 15 years ago, she realized that most of the problems riders struggled with stemmed from their horses not using their bodies well. They lacked strength or coordination, they had muscle imbalances, they were stiff, and so on. Meanwhile, horse training had become too specialized and way too complicated. We needed simple, straightforward tools to help horses use their bodies optimally. This prompted her to write her first book in 2005, 101 Dressage Exercises for Horse and Rider, which was endorsed by the United States Dressage Federation as critical for every rider to own. Three other books followed, all of which have been translated into foreign languages and are widely trusted around the world for helping horses regain freedom of movement, enjoyment of exercise, and strong bodies. Today, she works with students and their equine partners across the globe through publications, customized fitness plans, online courses, and in-person clinics.

No. 327. Robyn Hood, TTouch® Trainer- Helping Horses in Winter

In 1982 Robyn became involved full-time with the Tellington Method that was developed by her sister Linda. She has been the editor of the monthly Newsletter for more than 30 years. Since 1986 she has been teaching Tellington TTouch® Method on a full-time basis in Canada, the US, Europe, South Africa, and Australia and spends about 160 days a year traveling. Robyn has given demonstrations and lectures at various venues including Spruce Meadows; Equitana USA and Germany; Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan; International Humane Society Conference in Vienna and Murdoch University in Perth.

No. 326. Karen Rohlf Relaxation Through Movement

Through her never-ending quest for personal self-improvement and her practice of authentic communication, she has become a powerful voice that helps guide riders to better partnerships and results in harmony. Even after all the decades of being a professional trainer, instructor, and competitor at the Grand Prix level, she still wakes up every day feeling like a little girl in love with horses… And you can too.

No. 325. Sharon Wilsie of Horse Speak

Continuing conversations with Laura and Sharon Wilsie!

No. 324. Wendy Murdoch-Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Lesson

If you've been wondering how Feldenkrais can improve your riding, here’s your chance to experience it for yourself! Ride with greater ease, more freedom, and joy. Join me for this eye-opening webinar!

No. 323. Martina Neidhart DVM - Kissing Spines and Other Back Conditions In Horses

Martina Neirdhart, DVM has a practice for veterinary manual therapy offering veterinary chiropractic, acupuncture, myofascial work, taping, leech therapy, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation. Martina will discuss Kissing Spines and how other conditions may also affect horses' backs.

No. 322. Sharon White Pan Am Team Silver medalist

Sharon White, a Feldenkrais student of Wendy's will discuss her recent trip to Santiago, Chile for the Pan American Games! Sharon White is an international CCI5* three-day eventing rider, trainer, and Level 4 USEA ICP Certified Instructor based at Last Frontier Farm in Summit Point, West Virginia. With over 25 years of experience as a professional equestrian, Sharon is a well-respected and dedicated horsewoman who always seeks to do her best by the horses first.

No. 321. Dr Madalyn Ward Part 2 - Veterinarian shortage discussion

Dr. Ward returns to continue the discussion on the equine veterinarian shortage and what horse owners can do to prepare.

No. 320. Dr Madalyn Ward DVM

The Shortage of Equine Veterinarians and what owners can do to prepare.

No. 319. Elsa Sinclair Taming Wild

Elsa Sinclair is a horse trainer from the Pacific Northwest of the United States who brings a unique and powerful perspective to the horse world. From a family of horse trainers, she experimented with many different styles of horsemanship until she stumbled on a question that needed exploration: What if horses were given a choice? Would they let us ride them? Without force or tools to control and without bribes to lure them? The question led to a project, the journey of one wild mustang off the range, Myrnah, a horse with her own mind, strength, and sense of independence. One trainer, no tools, just body language. What started as simple questions, birthed the movie Taming Wild, an online course for those interested in learning Freedom Based TrainingⓇ, and a following of people who seek their own answers in what it takes to work more collaboratively with horses. What does it take to truly work together in freedom?