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No. 78 Lucinda Baker, Ethology - the study of animal behavior

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. 130. Equus Soma, Pam Eckelbarger & Diane Dzingle: anatomical findings to explain behavior

Good Horse in a Bad Body - Equus-Soma has already published the story of Apollo. This is a follow-up on new discoveries that explain why bad behavior is not always "behavior" but something only the bones can show us after the demise of the horse

No. 129.Tine Meilby Friedrichsen - Significant Signs of a Healthy Hoof & Powerful Hoof Principles

Tine has loved and breathed horses for more than 30 years. When her equine partner entered her life, she saw the need to take her hoof care skills to the next level. In her search for answers she found Maureen Tierney’s work and fell in love with the fascinating world of the hoof after applying the hoof guided principles and watching the incredible changes in her horse’s feet. Tine is a certified hoof practitioner, a teacher and a licensed instructor of the Hoof Guided Principles.

No. 128. Rebecca Giminez Husted - Technical Large Animal Rescue

Rebecca has 25+ years of Instructing, now the sole owner of Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue, Inc. - all aspects of Large Animal Disaster and Emergency Preparedness; 28 years of Military Experience including active duty mobilizations (Ft. Bragg) and combat deployments (Iraq & Kuwait); 22 years freelance writing experience; 20 years management and corporate experience running small businesses (Equine/Bovine Ltd. and TLAER, Inc.); completing my Georgia Certificate of Emergency Management. Here the goal is to expand the TLAER, Inc. training system to a curriculum for the state Fire Academies. In 2017 the Standards for the Animal Rescue Technical portion of NFPA 1670, and NFPA 1006 were synchronized. I have aligned my courses at Awareness, Operations and Technical levels of focus depending on the education level of the participants attending. Her specialty is training in Specialty Heavy Rescue (Large Animal), Instruction in Specialty Rescue (for Large Animals), Public and Motivational Speaking, Deployed Military Experience (Iraq & Kuwait). Expert Witness (Equine Cruelty and Neglect, Horse Incidents involving Behavior; Large Animal, Cattle and Horse Trailer Incidents, Wrecks, Barn Fires, and Accidents.)

No. 127. Natascha van Eijk More on Bit Fitting

Natascha van Eijk is the founder of the International College for Professional Bitfit Consultants based in The Netherlands. Her background in equine anatomy, bodytherapy, riding and coaching makes her approach on bitfitting as much allround as possible. A contact issue can have multiple causes : bit, bridle, natural crookedness, lameness or other pathology but also rider crookedness and rider mistakes. This means an bitfit consultant plays a pivot role in finding a solution for contact issues and needs a multidisciplinary approach on this topic. It all starts or ends at the bit. Your horse is communicating!

No. 126. Annette Borg - Equine Iridology

Equine Iridology is the study of the iris. This fascinating discussion touches on both human and horse iridology. Annette discusses her experience with iridology and her use of SURE FOOT pads to guide her farrier toward a better balanced hoof.

No. 125. Maree McAteer - Where does Movement Begin?

Maree McAteer, 4 HOOF SURE FOOT Equine Practitioner is a student of movement. In this series of videos she has the same movement in real time and slow motion. A fascinating study in equine locomotion and raises many questions as to what we should be looking for in training

No. 124. Emma Loftus The Origin and Importance of the Sphenoid Bone in Horses and Humans

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. ps: Just to add, I may not have made it clear that the sphenoid and occiput are of slightly differing origin to the embryological triads of the spinal vertebrae. Note that; The orbito and basi post sphenoid derived from cephalic mesoderm. But the ali sphenoid and basi pre-sphenoid are derived from Neural Crest cells. Which is fascinating 🤓 and an insight to the intricate formation of the incredible butterfly/bat bone, the sphenoid. I also would like to point out an error I made in discussing the Occiput at birth (I can't count!). I kept saying the bone was in three parts. It is actually in 4 parts; (1) Squamos part (2,3) Condylar (4) Basilar.

No. 123. Dr. Joyce Harman: Demystifying CBD oil and Hemp for Horses

Dr. Harman, Holistic Veterinarian explains the difference between CBD and other portions of the hemp plant, what it can be used for and why you would want to feed hemp products to horses.

No. 122. Alicia Harlov, The Humble Hoof, The Owner's Role in Hoof Rehabilitation

Alicia Harlov is a full time hoofcare provider on the North Shore of Massachusetts, and a member of Progressive Hoofcare Practitioners. Her passion for hoofcare started with her navicular gelding, Vinnie, and she still has a soft spot for navicular rehabilitation especially. Alicia is also the host of the Humble Hoof Podcast!