Wendys Whinnies

No. 119. Daisy Bicking talks about the hoof’s influence on Balance, Posture and using glue on shoes

Daisy Bicking,. owner of Integrative Hoof Care School talks about hoof balance, its influence on balance, posture and performance and how glue on shoes benefit some horses to improve overall function and how SURE FOOT aids in giving the horse an option to find or reestablish good balance and posture.

No. 118. Stephanie Pankova DVM Bit Fitting and Equine Health Care

Stefanija Pankova graduated from the International College for Professional Bit Fit Consultants (www.icpbc.com) in The Netherlands. The ICPBC stands for a multidisciplinary approach of contact issues and bit-and bridle fitting. An intensive learning program of more than a year that shares all the insights of pioneer Natascha Van Eijk the founder that combined equine anatomy, body therapy. riding and coaching with full-time bit fitting. Stefanija shares some basics that will help horse owners become more aware of the importance of proper bit- and bridle fitting.

No. 117. Sharon and Laura Wilsie, Horse Speak® and SURE FOOT

Sharon and Laura have been my guest for more webinars than anyone else. Each webinar has a different flavor but always comes back to reading horse language by understanding the language of the horse. Join us for another interesting webinar!

No. 116. Lucinda Baker: The Equine Mandala

Lucinda started learning about horses at a very young age. Her father Jack, taught her kindness and a deeper understanding of the horse and all animals. ​ She rode classical hunter jumper and hunt seat at Flintridge Riding Academy during her younger years and learned the value observation and patience. ​ From there she started her education in Neuroscience and Equine Ethology, and how the brain learns, works out emotions, and how the central nervous system plays a role in these processes. ​ Lucinda has worked with Julien Beaugnon (formerly of Cavalia) and Sharon Wilsie and Steven Peters, DVM. Lucinda is committed to her work, to help humans and horses along the way.

No, 115. Wendy Murdoch and Becky Kells, 2 HOOF Practitioner talk about her stallion, Timmy.

Becky came to a riding clinic with Wendy in 2019 and discovered SURE FOOT. Now she is a 2 HOOF SURE FOOT Practitioner.. Her stallion Timmy has a life-long history of fear and strong flight response as well as sensitivity to things under his feet. Becky describes the journey with SURE FOOT and Timmy. Not all horses stand on the pads and relax the first time so if you find that your horse needs to go slowly this webinar is for you.

No. 114. Robert Bowker, DVM, PhD talks Part 3. How does the Long Toe, Underrun Heel Occur?

Dr. Bowker is one of the top researchers in the world on hoof form and function. He has changed the way we will view the hoof forever and bought hoof care into the 21st century. His research interests in horses began in the early '90s when he began focusing upon understanding how nerves aid and improve foot function, how horses use the many sensations present in the foot to negotiate within its environment and how the foot dissipates energy and supports the horse during health and disease conditions. He has presented his results to numerous international and national audiences over the past ten plus years and believes that a healthy foot translates to a healthy horse. Dr. Bowker presently continues his studies in understanding hoof function and how we can better improve the health and condition of the foot during such disease conditions as laminitis and navicular syndrome. Combining his research with his duties as Professor of Anatomy, Bob also consults online and in-person with horse owners, hoof practitioners and vets from around the globe.

No. 113. Emma Loftus RCST, BCST: Using SURE FOOT with Racehorses in Australia

Emma Loftus RCST, BCST has been around horses since she was a baby – but first learned to ride when she was six years old. During her teens, Emma wanted to be a jockey, so enrolled in the British Racing School in the UK to gain a pathway into a racing stable. This entry into the racing world led her to work not just in the UK, but in Germany, the USA, New Zealand, and Australia (where she currently resides). Emma began studying Equine Craniosacral therapy in 2011, But it was in 2013, that Emma was introduced to the Biodynamic model, and it was here that her journey with the work shifted. On a visit to the UK and Europe in 2015, Emma enrolled in a weekend introductory workshop with the Craniosacral Educational Trust (CTET) on Craniosacral Biodynamics, the experience left her wanting to learn the modality from the beginning, so she enrolled in the two year training in 2017, and graduated in July last year.

No 112. Kathleen Prasad- founder of Animal Reiki Source

Kathleen Prasad is founder of Animal Reiki Source and president of the Shelter Animal Reiki Association (SARA). A Reiki practitioner and teacher for over 22 years, she has pioneered the profession of Reiki for animals, creating the Let Animals Lead® method of Animal Reiki. Kathleen is also the author of several books on Reiki for animals, including Heart to Heart with Horses: An Equine Lover's Guide to Reiki. Her nonprofit, SARA, shares and teaches Animal Reiki for rescued animals and their caregivers in shelters and sanctuaries around the world. Kathleen enjoys life with her husband, daughter, dog and horse in northern California.

No. 111. Jen Roytz, Executive Director of the Retired Racehorse Project

Jen Roytz is the executive director of the Retired Racehorse Project, a nonprofit organization that works to increase demand for Thoroughbreds after racing. While the RRP publishes Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine and puts on clinics throughout the country (and in the year of COVID, throughout the internet!) aimed at helping people find success in training off-track Thoroughbreds for various disciplines, it is best-known for putting on the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, the world's largest retraining competition for recently retired racehorses.

No. 110. Wendy Murdoch, Becoming a SURE FOOT Equine Practitioner

Wendy Murdoch, creator of the SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program and SURE FOOT Pads has created a Practitioner Program for Equine Professionals who wish to be authorized to use SURE FOOT in their work. Given COVID-19 the process is changed somewhat so be sure to watch the webinar to find out how we are adapting to the pandemic. If you are interested in becoming a SURE FOOT Equine Practitioner please go to surefootequine.com and fill out the inquiry form