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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?

No. 318. Jenna Knudsen- The Smart Equestrian

It has been my dream to help empower equestrian women to the next level of their life. We can all use a leg-up in life and we can all benefit from accountability and coaching. As the saying goes, the best ability is accountability. My life has been dedicated to coaching women. Now it is solely devoted to coaching equestrian women. In my life I have benefited greatly from mentors and coaches. My mentors have helped me grow personally, professionally, and financially. I also know that not everyone can afford private personal coaching. I struggled mightily to have coaches and mentors, however, every time I invested in myself it always proved to be the best investment I could make. I invite you to join me and some of the most amazing women. Our exclusive community is life changing, and this my deepest wish for you, to Live A Life You Love. Visit thesmartequestrian.com to learn more about Jenna's transformative coaching services.

No. 317. Dr. Erica Lacher Basic Mechanics of Your Horse's Hoof

Dr. Erica Lacher is a 2001 graduate of the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and the owner of Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic in Newberry, Florida. In addition to practicing medicine, she is also an author, blogger, and podcaster, with the mission of making the world a better place for horses. Her podcast, Straight from the Horse Doctor’s Mouth, is popular among horse owners worldwide. She enjoys competing in show jumping with her horses and spending time outdoors with her husband.

No. 316. Cari Swanson- Training with Kindness

CARI SWANSON is a USDF Silver Medalist, FEI dressage competitor, eventing competitor through Preliminary, and a Graduate of the USDF “L” Education Program for Judge Training. Cari trains, breeds and sells horses for dressage, jumping, eventing and trail riding in addition to teaching students of all levels to ride including preparing actors for their riding scenes in film. Cari has worked with Jonathan Groff, Ray Stevenson, Russell Crowe, Dan Stevens, Ethan Hawke, Haley Bennett, Russell Brand, Colin Farrell, Gretchen Mol, Amy Acker, Hilary Duff among others. Cari is a member of Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and an author of Whoa Means Whoa, and contributor to Animal Actors, a fascinating book about animal trainers for film.

No. 315. Lauren Wain- Influence of Balance and Proprioceptive Pads on Equine Posture and Kinematics

Lauren is a BSc (Hons) Equine Therapy and Rehabilitation graduate from Bishop Burton University, obtaining a first class degree. Current MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy student at the University of Nottingham. Further training is currently being undertaken with the Equine Massage Academy (EMA) to qualify as an equine sports and remedial massage therapist.

No. 314 Lisa Miksis - What is PEMF and how does it work?

Lisa Miksis joins Wendy to discuss PEMF. What is it and how does it work?

No. 309. Dr. MIchele Broadhurst Myofascial System in Horses

Dr. Michele Broadhurst DC, CCSP, FIAMA, CAC (IVCA), CCRP, Mtech chiro (RSA)Dr. Broadhurst graduated from Chiropractic College and is a Certified Sports Chiropractic Physician. She expanded her scope of practice to animals, attended Options for Animals, and is certified by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association. She was one of the first certified animal chiropractors in South Africa had a human, large, and small animal practice specializing in animal chiropractic, dry needling, and rehabilitation. I have a special interest in canines, sport, studs and thoroughbred racehorses in South Africa. She is the author and co-author of 3 books, Co-Author of A Clinician's guide to dry needling for myofascial pain. A Clinician’s Guide to Myofascial Pain in the Canine Patient and A Clinician’s Guide to Myofascial Pain in the Equine Patient. After immigrating to the USA and establishing practices in Maine and Colorado, In 2021 she moved to Dallas Texas to take up the challenging position as Director of Integrative medicine at Valley Ranch Pet Clinic and subsequently opened a rehabilitation clinic in Coppell called Rehab 4 Pets.

No. 308. Wendy Murdoch is a guest on Webinars with Wendy!

Interviewed by Dr. Lydia Gray and Julia Reynolds, Wendy talks about her childhood, her love of horses and why she created The Whole Rider™ Course, which is based on her training as a Feldenkrais Practitioner®.

No. 307. Dr Susan Fay - Communion with Horses

Dr. Susan Fay is an internationally-known speaker, clinician, consultant, and author of Sacred Spaces -Communion with the horse through Science and Spirit. She has an educational background in psychology, and environmental science, but believes she learned the most valuable life lessons from her horses. Susan acquired numerous local, national, and world championships on her beloved Morgans, but retired from the show ring to devote her time to teaching. Her passion is to introduce people to psychological and energetic principles that allow them to BE in this world in a more meaningful way, and to experience communion with their horses, dogs, and other animals.