Wendys Whinnies

No. 341. Jec Ballou Strength and Fitness for Horses

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. 340. Dr. Joyce Harman- Natural Nutrition for Horses

Dr. Joyce Harman graduated from Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984 with an interest in acupuncture and alternative medicine. She went to England and Ireland to study equine exercise physiology and sports medicine, always looking for a better, safer way to treat and train horses.

No. 339. Brent Barrett DVM Common Hoof Issues

Common Hoof Problems from a Veterinarian/Journeyman Farrier Perspective.

No. 338. Helena Harris - Best Practices in the Business of Horsekeeping

Helena brings over 25 years of horse experience and business expertise to the Stall and Stable mission. Her career began in software, but after years of honing her creative and tech skills, she eventually combined her passion for horses with her professional skills and landed full-time in the equestrian industry.

No. 337. Martha Faraday PhD Four Oaks Equine Nutrition

Understanding Equine Lameness: An Owner's Framework to Troubleshoot the Unsound Horse.

No. 336. Celeste Lazaris - Balance Through Movement Method™

The importance of the nervous system and how our modern sport horses require it more than ever before.

No. 335. Alicia Harlov- Track Systems for Rehab

Alicia Harlov of the Humble Hoof joins Wendy to talk about how she uses her Track System at her Hoof Rehab Facility.

No. 334. Dr Erica Lacher Regenerative Medicine

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. 333. Lynn Reardon Creative Education Solutions for the Impending Equine Veterinarian Shortage

Lynn is the head coach at Horse Wise and founder of LOPE, a charity that helps ex-racehorses and youth learn from each other. Lynn has developed an innovative curriculum for teaching science that uses senior racehorses as teachers. She has partnered with veterinary associations to encourage K-12 students to consider veterinary careers. With her curriculum and herd of racehorse professors, Lynn hopes to bring the world of living science to students across the US – while also creating a pipeline of eager, future vet school candidates.

No. 331. Dr Lydia Gray Nutrition for the Equine Athlete The Most Current Science

Veterinarians and research scientists from around the world gathered in Ocala, Florida last week for the 27th Annual Equine Health and Nutrition Conference. Hosted by Kentucky Equine Research (KER), speakers included Dr. Hilary Clayton, Dr. Stephanie Valberg, Dr. Joe Pagan, and other experts in feeding, conditioning, and preparing the equine athlete for competition. Dr. Lydia Gray was in attendance and summarized the key findings from the three days of research presentations in this webinar.