Wendys Whinnies

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 Jon...

Dr; Joyce Harman discusses the pros and cons of blanketing and how to adjust your blanket to minimize restricting your horse's movement.

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...

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

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 re...

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®.

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 a...

After graduating from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 1991, Dr. Rachel Heart Bellini started her career working at thoroughbred racetracks all across the country. After leaving the track she settled in the Chicago suburbs and specialized in referral sports medicine. Recognizing the limitations of the conventional model in treating chronically sore sport horses, she began to expand...

Dr. Heather O’Leary is a veterinarian who specializes in acupuncture, chiropractic, and other holistic modalities. She has attended live Sure Foot Pad workshops with Wendy and incorporates SFPs into her equine therapy sessions. Here she talks about creating an enriched environment for your horse’s physical and mental well-being.

Alicia Harlov, of Humble Hoof, talks about the different aspects of Navicular Disease. Note - the beginning of this webinar was not recorded. Only the introductions were lost and she repeated the first slide.

Celeste Lazaris is a biomechanical lameness specialist, an expert in equine movement and muscle development, and a pioneer in developing the physical body to protect the nervous system. Her primary focuses are releasing nerve impingements in the horse that cause restrictions and undiagnosed lameness, teaching owners how to develop their horse's body both in hand and under saddle, and utilizing int...

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 condition...

Carol Layton, B.Sc, M.Ed (Balanced Equine) is an independent Equine Nutritionist and educator with a science and technology background with a passion for the optimal feeding of horses, based on science. In 2008, Carol enrolled in equine nutrition courses provided by Dr Eleanor Kellon VMD and has been a tutor for students in NRCPlus since 2009. Carol is currently a lecturer in Equine Nutrition for...

Catherine Winter is the founder and owner of Ride EquiSafe whose mission is to help equestrians be safer in the saddle. She is a passionate advocate for equestrian safety and launched the company due to her own personal challenges researching equipment for herself.

Bettina Drummond shares with us on a wide variety of topics including defining dressage terms, personal experiences, and her view of dressage in the modern age.

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 condition...

Ida Hammer is joined by four of her students who have taken her courses either to trim their own or who have become professional hoof trimmers. The ability to trim empowers people in many ways. Listen to these people talk about how trimming has changed their lives.

Shari Goodwin is an innovative business strategist, leadership coach, author, speaker, and horsewoman with over 25 years of experience, including starting four businesses and serving as Director of Program Strategy for a global engineering firm. One of the start-ups, an IT staffing and consulting firm, generated $2.1 million in its first year. As a former environmental scientist, she led the creat...

Raquel graduated from BVSc Melbourne University in 2004. She worked in mixed practice in Australia and overseas for 8 years, before branching into her own mobile based practice. Since 2012 Raquel has worked in the Equine Industry treating horses and dogs with Muscle Release Therapy and completing a Graduate Diploma in Animal Biomechanical Medicine, encompassing chiropractic and osteopathic techniq...

Wendy chats with Sharon and Laura in a free flow of concepts, ideas, questions and musing while talking about the intrinsic language of horses.

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 a...

Ida Hammer is a graduate and former member of the AANHCP. She has worked directly and indirectly with Pete Ramey and has several CE hours in conference time with Dr. Robert Bowker from Michigan State University, Dr. Deb Taylor Auburn University, the Late Dr. Kerry Ridgway. Ida also completed Dr. Eleanor Kellon NRC Plus and Nutrition as Therapy. She founded The Applied Whole Horse Hoof Care Program...

Are you struggling to find a veterinarian to care for your horse? You are not alone! The number of large animal veterinarians is diminishing and reaching a crisis point. Listen to Dr. Lacher describe the reasons why and what you can do to ensure that you have a vet when you most need it for your horse.

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 a...

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 an...