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No. 273. Ann Marie Hancock DVM - Preventative Spring Health

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 over all wellness.  She works with other veterinarians, farriers, dentists, nutritionists, saddle fitters, body workers and other horse health care workers as a team member to achieve that goal.

No. 272. Lydia Gray DVM - Carriage Driving 101

Lydia Gray, DVM, MA is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine (and U of I -- Springfield, where she did graduate work in communications). She has worked in private practice, at the veterinary school, for the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), in the animal welfare field as Executive Director of the Hooved Animal Humane Society, and most recently as the former Staff Veterinarian - Research & Medical Director for SmartPak Equine. But what makes her most interesting is what she does in her "spare time." From dressage to sidesaddle to carriage driving -- and from judging to scribing to putting on workshops -- Dr. Gray loves exploring new disciplines with her horses, including the versatile Trakehner "Newman," (may he rest in peace), and the up-and-coming "Stan Lee," a 5yo Dutch Warmblood.

No. 271. Kim Hallin - Horse Wisdom: Life Lessons for Humanity

Kim Hallin is the author of Horse Wisdom: Life Lessons for Humanity and the founder of Unbridled, LLC, an equine-inspired experiential learning business in Charleston, South Carolina.As a compassionate horsewoman who upholds the integrity of the horse, Kim loves facilitating transformational healing experiences between humans and equines. She is known for nurturing a safe, supportive and expansive learning environment that gently demystifies horse behavior while prompting humans to re-evaluate our beliefs, choices and actions. While advocating for positive change in the horse industry, Kim recognizes the first step is unharnessing humanity from the limiting beliefs we place on ourselves.

No. 269. Ida Hammer - Seasonal Hoof Changes

"Ida Hammer is one of those rare individuals who has it all: extensive equine biomechanics knowledge, great talent, and experience with rehabilitating hoof problems, book smarts, great with boot fitting and gluing... But she is a true teacher, too -- she knows how to connect with people and make difficult concepts seem easy. My hat's off to her.​" Pete Ramey

No.270. Melissa Deal - Separation Anxiety

Melissa coaches women around the globe using reward-based training concepts to create horse and human happiness. She credits a horse that was given away due to dangerous behavior under saddle and its unpredictable nature for gifting her the need to seek out clicker training mentors and horse behavior experts, who led her on the fascinating journey of positively shaping horse behavior.

No. 268 Ann Marie Hancock DVM- Body mechanics, how they are affected by imbalance of the jaw or feet

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 over all wellness.  She works with other veterinarians, farriers, dentists, nutritionists, saddle fitters, body workers and other horse health care workers as a team member to achieve that goal.

No 267. Dr. Erica Lacher - Making the World a Better Place for Horses

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. 266. Sharon and Laura Wilsie - Horse Speak® continuing conversations

Sharon and Laura are regular guests on Webinars with Wendy. Today they chat about how Sharon "sees" which has allowed her to record and create the files that became Horse Speak and how SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program® blends so well with it.

No. 265 Julie Vargas, DVM takes on a tour of Spy Coast Farm Fitness and Rehab Center

Dr. Julie Vargasis a member of the Spy Coast Farm Team. She heads up the Sport Horse Medicine and Rehabilitation divisions in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Julie Vargas is a graduate of the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed a hospital and an ambulatory internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, KY before joining a sport horse practice in Wellington, FL. She completed her veterinary acupuncture certification at Chi Institute and her chiropractic/spinal manipulation certification at the Integrative Veterinary Medical Institute, both in Reddick, FL. Dr. Vargas has a passion for equine sport horse medicine and strives to find the best outcome for her patients combining years of conventional veterinary medical practice with alternative and regenerative therapies.

No. 264. Alicia Harlov - recognizing a healthy frog

Alicia Harlov of the Humble Hoof, will talk about how to identify a healthy frog and how to recognize and to treat frog issues.