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No. 286. Martha Faraday PhD: Equine Nutrition

Dr. Martha M. Faraday (Ph.D.) is a scientist and holistic equine nutritionist whose mission is to alleviate suffering and promote vibrant health in horses of all ages.  Prior to her work with horses, Dr. Faraday spent two decades developing evidence-based medical treatment protocols for physicians to optimize the care of human patients. After struggling to manage her own horses’ complex conditions – insulin resistance, founder, neurological issues, allergies -- she was inspired to turn her attention to a deeper understanding of how to use food and nutraceuticals to support the body in healing itself.  “Food is the foundation” became her mantra.  She continues her training with tutorials from expert practitioners and formulators.  Her practice includes horses in all stages of life and work, from horses in intensive competition to retired elders.

No. 285. Paula Josa-Jones - Somatic Movement, Communing with Horses & SURE FOOT Equine Balance Pads

PAULA JOSA-JONES is a dance artist, author, equestrian, visual artist, movement educator and therapist. Her work includes inter-species work with horses, dancers and riders for live performance, film, and video. She is a Certified Laban Movement Analyst (CLMA) and a Registered Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist (RSMET) accredited by ISMETA, the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association. She is also a Guild-Certified Tellington TTouch Practitioner 1, and a Somatic Experiencing ® trauma-informed practitioner (SEP). Her book, Our Horses, Ourselves: Discovering the Common Body, was published by Trafalgar Square Books. In 1998 Paula created an inter-species company with horses, dancers and riders. In 2001 she premiered RIDE, a groundbreaking work of equestrian dance theater. As the creator of The Embodied Equine Experience and Conscious Touch, Conscious Movement with Horses, she teaches an intuitive, improvisational approach to the human-horse bond through movement and touch.

No. 284. Jillian Kreinbring - The horse's Hindquarters

As a lifelong equestrian, Jillian Kreinbring's passion has been shaped to focus on what is healthy for ridden horses. A desire to understand horses at a deeper level took her on a learning journey to discover how the horse’s functional anatomy creates a dynamic riding posture.

No. 282. Robyn Hood, TTouch® Trainer - Shedding some Candle(light) on Resistance in Horses.

In 1982 Robyn became involved full-time with the Tellington Method that was developed by her sister Linda. She has been the editor of the monthly Newsletter for more than 30 years. Since 1986 she has been teaching Tellington TTouch® Method on a full-time basis in Canada, the US, Europe, South Africa, and Australia and spends about 160 days a year traveling. Robyn has given demonstrations and lectures at various venues including Spruce Meadows; Equitana USA and Germany; Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan; International Humane Society Conference in Vienna and Murdoch University in Perth.

No. 281 Ann Marie Hancock DVM talks about Head Shaking Syndrome

Dr. Ann-Marie Hancock, DVM, EDO graduated from Colorado State University in 2003 with her DVM.  She started using Acupuncture in her practice in 2008 and Osteopathy in 2010.  She has been practicing in Northern Virginia since 2013 and owns True North Equine Veterinary Services in Warrenton, VA.  She is committed to creating long-lasting, meaningful, and positive connections between horse owners and their horses by improving horse mobility and overall wellness.  She works with other veterinarians, farriers, dentists, nutritionists, saddle fitters, bodyworkers, and other horse health care workers as a team member to achieve that goal.

No. 280. Daisy Bicking - The Water Balloon Analogy of the Hoof

Daisy started in hoof care in 2003 when her own horse foundered. Quickly realizing her passion for feet motivated Daisy to start Daisy Haven Farm, Inc. which rehabilitates the equine foot on and off-site, specializing in horses with metabolic disorders and laminitis. Daisy has studied a broad spectrum of barefoot trimming styles, composite material applications, and other alternative support options with KC LaPierre, ELPO, Monique Craig, Mike Salvoldi, and more. She attends the Int'l Hoof Care Summit, The Laminitis Conference, and other seminars annually.

No. 279. Emily Rose - Equine Physical Therapy

Emily Rose, PT, DPT, CERP owns and operates Reaching Strides Equine Rehabilitation LLC.  Reaching Strides Equine Rehabilitation LLC offers rehabilitative services to equine clients as well as performance improvement for the equine athlete. Emily also treats riders, whether it be a table session or in the saddle, as well as teaching workshops and clinics. Emily combines her passions of equine sports medicine and human physical therapy to help horses and humans achieve peak performance and recovery.  Emily holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and is a Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner from the University of Tennessee -Knoxville.  She is also a certified instructor for the Franklin Method for Equestrians. Emily actively competes in dressage and has earned her USDF Bronze Medal achievement award.

No.278. Sharon and Laura Wilsie, Horse Speak® continuing conversations

Sharon and Laura return for another great webinar. This time we look at a couple of horses on SURE FOOT Pads and a mustang over several days.

No. 277. Ann Marie Hancock DVM - Insulin Resistance

Dr. Ann-Marie Hancock, DVM, EDO graduated from Colorado State University in 2003 with her DVM.  She started using Acupuncture in her practice in 2008 and Osteopathy in 2010.  She has been practicing in Northern Virginia since 2013 and owns True North Equine Veterinary Services in Warrenton, VA.  She is committed to creating long-lasting, meaningful, and positive connections between horse owners and their horses by improving horse mobility and overall wellness.  She works with other veterinarians, farriers, dentists, nutritionists, saddle fitters, bodyworkers, and other horse health care workers as a team member to achieve that goal.

No. 276. Evelien Deelen - Equine Anthropology discusses: rodeo bucking horses and veterinary care

Evelien Deelen is a doctoral student in cultural anthropology at Washington State University. She researches how cultural factors influence equine health and illness. She asks: “What aspects of equine healthcare are cultural, rather than universal? Do people in the United States have a distinct ‘culture of equine medicine’? How can we understand this better to make veterinary care more effective?”. Evelien also studied the opposing perspectives of rodeo people and advocacy groups towards the involvement of bucking horses in American rodeo, in order to come to a more nuanced understanding of this debate. Originally from the Netherlands, Evelien is committed to developing people-centered approaches and solutions to improve equine welfare, both in the United States and elsewhere.