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No. 109. Joyce Harman DVM, holistic veterinarian discusses Lyme Disease in Horses

Dr. Joyce Harman noted holistic veterinarian talks about Lyme disease in horses. Lyme disease is present in most locations, but in some areas it is almost everywhere. Horses, humans, and dogs seem to suffer the most, with symptoms often lingering for months or years. Many performance horses are seriously compromised. We will discuss an integrated approach to treating and living with Lyme in your horse.

No. 108. Becky Tenges: Following the Fascial Freeways

Becky Tenges, owner of Equine BodyWorks LLC and a life-long lover of horses, brings her extensive knowledge and training to you and your horse’s team of trainer, farrier, veterinarian and other equine professionals. Becky, the daughter of a farrier, grew up in Southern California on an Arabian horse ranch and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics from UC Davis. After leaving a twenty-year career in Investment Banking, Becky returned to her involvement with horses, initially for the therapeutic benefit they provide to humans; and now to the therapeutic benefit that she can provide to them. The webinar ends a bit abruptly but Becky's husband was fine. :)

No. 107. Amy LeSatz and Wendy Murdoch, rehabilitating horses using SURE FOOT Pads

Amy LeSatz, life-long horsewoman is working on under the direction of a veterinarian to assist in the rehabilitation of horses from a variety of issues using SURE FOOT Equine Pads. Amy is an authorized 3 HOOF SURE FOOT Practitioner in Colorado. This fascinating webinar gives insight into how SURE FOOT is an integral part of recovery from illness and injury.

No. 106. Catherine Wycoff: The anatomy of the Vagal Nerve in Human and Horses

Catherine Wycoff, PT, DPT, GCFP, CERP, is a physical therapist for humans and for horses, with an undergraduate degree  from Liege University (Belgium)  and a doctorate from Des Moines University (US).  She is also a Feldenkrais® Practitioner and a Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner, in Lovettsville, VA. Her desire to understand has led her to explore the vagal nerve responses in horses and humans and their connection with the trigeminal nerve. Catherine is a lifelong horse lover and rider and has been learning from Wendy Murdoch since 2007.

No.105. Tracy Vroom: Craniosacral Therapy for Horses with a Twist”

There is a rhythm in the body that is separate from heart rate and respiration. This tide-like motion is called the craniosacral rhythm. The rhythm radiates throughout the body. It helps to move vital nutrients to the tissues and nerves of the body and protect them. It flows through the fascia. It is intricately linked with these beautiful connective tissue. It works within this system to assist the body in maintaining balanced communication. Craniosacral therapists use gentle palpation to find restrictions in the rhythm and by focusing on that area, restore balance. The work affects all systems of the body and how those components are working together. Our goal is to restore ease, fluidity, and communication in the body. When all the parts are working together to support the whole, balance and health are the results. The body has an amazing capacity to heal when allowed to do so. CST can help with so many things. Let's talk about its history, the practical application of the technique, and some case studies from my practice. It's been known to help maintain the body to prevent injuries, speed injury and post-op recovery, reduce and often eliminate head shaking, assist in behavioral and emotional challenges, and more.

No. 106. Catherine Wycoff: The anatomy of the Vagal Nerve in Human and Horses

Catherine Wycoff, PT, DPT, GCFP, CERP, is a physical therapist for humans and for horses, with an undergraduate degree  from Liege University (Belgium)  and a doctorate from Des Moines University (US).  She is also a Feldenkrais® Practitioner and a Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner, in Lovettsville, VA. Her desire to understand has led her to explore the vagal nerve responses in horses and humans and their connection with the trigeminal nerve. Catherine is a lifelong horse lover and rider and has been learning from Wendy Murdoch since 2007.

No. 104. Glenn Hebert founder of Horse Radio Network

Glenn Hebert Glenn the Geek is one of the early pioneers in podcasting, founding the Horse Radio Network in July 2008. Starting with one show (The Stable Scoop Radio Show) and no listeners, he has since grown HRN to nearly 20 shows with tens of thousands of listeners from around the world!

No. 103. Sharon and Laura Wilsie, Horse Speak® and SURE FOOT®, continuing conversations. Part 8

Wendy, Sharon and Laura get together on a regular basis to chat about Horse Speak and SURE FOOT. The conversation wanders and winds but is always informative. Today we talked about witnessing change, shut down and reverse round pen. among other things.

No. 102. Jillian Kreinbring Part 2, The Atlanto-Occipital and Atlanto-Axial Joints.

Jillian’s work with horses draws upon Classical Dressage principles and her roots in the Western Horse arena, as well as from her equine education. She has studied with Manolo Mendez, Peggy Cummings, Stephanie Millham, and the late Mark Russell. As a perpetual student of the horse, Jillian also spends quality time reading literature to stay informed with the latest research from professionals in the field. The convergence of all the information and wisdom shared by these instructors blends beautifully into what Jillian teaches her students. Jillian makes decisions about what knowledge to apply in training, lessons, and lectures by determining if it is in alignment with horse and human functional anatomy, and their mental well-being. ​ She believes that the deepest and most insightful lessons come from the horses themselves — trusted friends.

No. 100. Linda Tellington-Jones talks about SURE FOOT and TTouch

Linda Tellington-Jones, creator of TTouch, studied with Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais in the 70's. Wendy first met Linda in 1985 a year after a serious riding accident. Six years ago Linda saw SURE FOOT for the first time. The TTouch and SURE FOOT have a philosophical root in the understanding based on the ideas fostered from Dr. Feldenkrais. In this webinar Wendy and Linda share their thoughts on SURE FOOT.