Shows
Wendys WhinniesNo. 133. Sharon May Davis discusses Equine Complex Vertebral Malformation (ECVM)Sharon’s passion for horses was first noticed when she was caught riding a bush horse at 4 years of age. She would climb up the front leg and haul herself up onto the back via the mane proud as a peacock. She still doesn’t know to this day how she survived, but by 14 she was working with racehorses and riding competitively in the show ring and winning up to Open Minor Royal classes by 18. Her desire to understand the biomechanics of the horse led her down the path of dissections and research and if that wasn’t enough, she bu...
2025-10-151h 59Wendys WhinniesNo. 245. Horsing Around International Safari Recap with Kaitlyn McGarvey & Wendy MurdochWendy Murdoch takes people on horseback safari to the Masai Mara, Kenya via her company, Horsing Around International. This year (2021) she had two groups, who traveled with her on the adventure of a life time! Riding horseback and seeing the most amazing game is on everyone's bucket list. This webinar will take you on an amazing photographic journey of the safaris. If you would like to fulfill this bucket list item for equestrians and non-equestrians alike contact Wendy at wendy@wendymurdoch.com. She will be returning to Kenya for another safari in September 2022.
2024-01-111h 02Wendys WhinniesNo, 190. Jenna Knudsen Leg Up CoachingJenna is an experienced life and health coach dedicated exclusively to helping riders improve their lives. Jenna believes that with clearly defined goals, vision, the assistance of a coach, and the support of a vibrant community, every equestrian can create and live a life they love!
2023-03-2359 minWendys WhinniesNo. 188. Wendy Murdoch: The influence of the rider on the horse’s balanceWendy Murdoch talks about the influence of the rider's weight on the horse's back and balance. Using photos of a human skeleton on a horse skeleton she explains how the rider's pelvis can impact the horse's back. You can learn more about the rider's influence in her Effortless Rider® Online Course at horseclass.com
2023-03-081h 03Wendys WhinniesNo. 187. Karen Partisch - Similarities between treating people and horses with CSTAbout 20 years ago, Karen Partisch was in a craniosacral therapy class and had one of those magical moments. After a quick conversation with the instructor, she learned that this modality was used with horses too, and her career treating people and horses was born. Since then, Karen has been developing her skills as a bodyworker focusing on the body’s ability to self correct. This path has shown her that when you allow the nervous system to deeply relax, allow softness to replace tension and restrictions, and mobilize fluids and fascia, the body will self correct. Karen is licensed as...
2023-03-0857 minWendys WhinniesNo 186 Sinead McCann SURE FOOT Practitioner and Wendy Murdoch discuss SURE FOOT & other modalitiesSinead is a qualified equine practitioner who provides individual holistic sessions for horses combining non-invasive therapies including Tellington TTouch Method, Reiki, Essential Oils, Energy Balancing, Equine Cranial Sacral Therapy, SURE FOOT Pads and more. Her sessions aim to assist the horse’s natural ability to heal itself and come more into balance within themselves. Sinead also offers intuitive distant readings on animals which will include healings and energy balancing.
2023-02-221h 00Wendys WhinniesNo. 185. DeEtte Hillman - Day’s End Farm Horse RescueDays End Farm Horse Rescue™, Inc., is a 501(c)3, nonprofit, volunteer-based animal welfare organization established in 1989 to ensure quality care and treatment of horses through intervention, education and outreach.
2023-02-221h 34Wendys WhinniesNo. 184. Wendy Murdoch - SURE FOOT shows imbalance in the horseWendy Murdoch, creator of the SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program and SURE FOOT Equine Balance Pads ties in the webinars from this week in relation to how SURE FOOT helps you see the imbalance in your horse and brings about greater balance. In addition she discusses pad wear and using SURE FOOT for laminitis.
2023-02-151h 00Wendys WhinniesNo. 183. Laura Plunkett - Giving Your Horse Aid and ComfortLaura brings 50 years of working with horses and 20 years of intuitive practice to her horse conversations. With passion, commitment, and humor, Laura works with owners, veterinarians, barn managers, trainers, and equine program managers to help their horses have a voice and be truly understood. Horses get the opportunity to explain their behaviors, describe their histories, answer end-of-life questions, resolve past traumas, express their hopes and dreams, talk about their physical comforts and challenges and sometimes complain about their pasture mates. Clients come away with increased peace of mind, specific steps forward, and a deeper understanding of what their horses...
2023-02-1559 minWendys WhinniesNo. 182. Raquel Butler, DVM: Training or Imbalance?Dr. Butler returns to talk about a wide variety of training issues that may be caused by pain, inability and confusion. This fascinating webinar will help you to consider the cause of your horse's behavior and resolve it rather than trying to train your horse not to react.
2023-02-021h 56Wendys WhinniesNo. 181. Daisy Bicking - Preventing Laminitis, A Farrier’s PerspectiveDaisy 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.
2023-02-022h 18Wendys WhinniesNo. 180. Wendy Murdoch Continuing SURE FOOT ConversationsWendy Murdoch, creator of the SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program and SURE FOOT Equine Balance Pads talks about using SURE FOOT with laminitic and colic horses.
2023-01-2554 minWendys WhinniesNo. 179 Martina Neidhart DVM discusses Rehab of Tendons Laminitis and the backMartina Neidhart DVM discusses the anatomy of tendons and rehabilitation of tendons, the back and laminitis. This is a master class in understanding the issues and process of rehab.
2023-01-252h 09Wendys WhinniesNo. 178. Ida Hammer - Hoof AbcessesIda Hammer, Whole Horse Trimming returns to talk about hoof Abscesses.
2023-01-191h 10Wendys WhinniesNo. 177. Maureen Kelleher DVM - DDFT Injuries in the Horse’s FootDr. Maureen Kelleher earned her doctor of veterinary medicine at the University of California at Davis in 2006. She then completed an internship at Pioneer Equine Hospital in Oakdale, California and a residency in equine surgery at University of California at Davis. Before joining EMC, Dr. Kelleher gained years of experience in equine private practice in California with a focus on equine sports medicine and lameness, advanced diagnostic imaging, and acupuncture. She became a certified veterinary acupuncturist in 2010 and earned Diplomate status with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2013. Dr. Kelleher focuses on the assessment and non-surgical treatment of...
2023-01-191h 20Wendys WhinniesNo. 176. Wendy Murdoch talking about SURE FOOT Equine Balance Pads & the Grand Prize WinnerWendy Murdoch, creator of the SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program and SURE FOOT Equine Balance Pads talks about each density Pad and their uses along with drawing the winner of the 5th Anniversary Grand Prize - A Complete Set of SURE FOOT Equine Balance Pads, Pods, Duffle and Physiopad.
2023-01-1155 minWendys WhinniesNo. 175. Joyce Harman DVM - End of Life DecisionsDr. Joyce Harman talks about the end of our horse's lives and how to create a peaceful transition.
2023-01-1124 minWendys WhinniesNo. 174. Martha Cook - Trafalgar Square Books talks about Centered Riding and other titlesMartha Cook has been horse crazy since the day she first spotted the pinto pony at a neighboring dairy farm in the rural town of Westmoreland in southern New Hampshire. Riding lessons began at age five, followed by her own horse, a wild four-year-old Morgan mare, at the age of 12. After graduating with a degree in history from Mount Holyoke College, Martha moved to Vermont for an entry-level job at what is now known as Trafalgar Square Books. She never thought that job would become a lifetime career, however, many years later Martha is the managing director of the...
2023-01-0458 minWendys WhinniesNo. 173. Rebecca Husted - Barn Fire Precautions and Prevention, resources in the description.Rebecca Gimenez Husted, BS, Ph.D., is the primary instructor and president of Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue. Her first book, Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue, was published in 2008. She is an internationally sought instructor in technical rescue techniques, procedures, and methodologies, and she has published numerous critiques, articles, and journal submissions on horse safety, technical large animal rescue, and horse handling issues. "Homework for Horse Owners" is the follow-up for all the people attending. NFPA 150 is FREE to read (all you really need) at https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standa... But if you want to download it is a...
2023-01-041h 17Wendys WhinniesNo. 172. Alicia Harlov, Transitioning from Shod to BareAlicia Harlov of the Humble Hoof Podcast returns! Alicia Harlov is a full time hoofcare provider on the North Shore of Massachusetts, and a member of Progressive Hoofcare Practitioners. Her passion for hoofcare started with her navicular gelding, Vinnie, and she still has a soft spot for navicular rehabilitation especially.
2022-12-281h 28Wendys WhinniesNo. 171. Wendy Murdoch talks about using SURE FOOT under saddleWendy Murdoch, creator of the SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program and SURE FOOT Equine Balance Pads talks about using SURE FOOT Pads under saddle. Reading the horse's reactions is important to know if it's safe or if you need to slow down and back off because the horse isn't ready. In this webinar Wendy shows examples of two different horses and how she approached them.
2022-12-2855 minWendys WhinniesNo. 170. Robyn Larson Releasing Tight Muscles and FasciaRobyn Larson-Shelton of Equine Miracle/Pet Miracle is based in Canberra but also travels Australia and New Zealand. She is passionate about bodywork and educating owners and therapists in the best way to maintain the musculoskeletal health of their horse or pet.
2022-12-141h 36Wendys WhinniesNo. 169. Sharon and Laura Wilsie - Horse Speak® and SURE FOOTHorse Speak is the language horses use to communicate with each other. Sharon has decoded and encoded this language for anyone to learn how to speak horse. Combined with SURE FOOT horses find comfort and communication with humans.
2022-12-141h 05Wendys WhinniesNo. 168. Wendy Murdoch and Sue Smith discuss SURE FOOT case studies.Wendy Murdoch, creator of the SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program and Sue Smith 2 HOOF SURE FOOT Practitioner talk about a couple of horses Sue has been working with using SURE FOOT. One is an anxious TB off the track and another is an older horse.
2022-11-0259 minWendys WhinniesNo. 167. Sally Batton Intercollegiate Equestrian Programs - PARENTS THIS IS A MUST WATCH!Sally Batton was the Director of Riding and Varsity Equestrian Head Coach at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH for over thirty years and led the team to five Ivy League Championships and six IHSA Zone I, Region 2 Championships in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association(IHSA). Sally served as the IHSA National Steward for fifteen years and was recognized in 2013 with the IHSA Lifetime Achievement Award and in 2019 was inducted into the organization’s Hall of Fame. Sally is also a Level III certified instructor with the American Riding Instructor’s Association (ARIA), and in 2008 was awarded Instructor of the Year...
2022-11-021h 04Wendys WhinniesNo. 166. Kim Bauer - Equine MeridansKim Bauer is a well-known expert and educator in the field of Animal Acupressure and Massage. She began her coursework in Animal Acupressure and Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1999 and then in January of 2005 after fourteen years as a Middle School and Elementary School teacher, Kim created her business, Animal Ease Therapies. She creates individualized, integrated bodywork sessions for each animal that combines her knowledge of Acupressure, Massage, Temperament Typing, and numerous other modalities that she has studied over the years. Additionally, Kim is an instructor for the Northwest School of Animal Massage and oversees and teaches the Acupressure certification...
2022-10-051h 24Wendys WhinniesNo. 165. Wendy Murdoch, SURE FOOT Equine Pads- working with the anxious horseWendy Murdoch, creator of the SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program and SURE FOOT Equine Balance Pads talks about working with anxious horses. We also announced the winner of Week 3 5th Anniversary Give-A-Way Contest. Be sure to sign up on Facebook for an opportunity to win a full set of SURE FOOT Pads!
2022-10-0502 minWendys WhinniesNo. 164. Catherine Wycoff - Tips for Aging Women RidersCatherine Wycoff, PT, DPT, GCFP, CERP, is a physical therapist for humans and for horses, with an undergraduate degree from Liege University (Belgium) and a doctorate from Des Moines University (US). She is also a Feldenkrais® Practitioner and a Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner, in Lovettsville, VA. For over 30 years, she has helped her patients go from fearing that aging would be the end of their riding career to having the tools they needed to continue riding and taking care of their horses. Catherine is a lifelong horse lover and rider and has been learning from Wendy Murdoch since 2007.
2022-09-291h 18Wendys WhinniesNo. 163. Nahshon Cook - The Golden RuleNahshon Cook was thirteen years old when he took his first riding lesson on an old professor named Willy at the Urban Farm at Stapleton, where he was a student in their Embracing Horses riding program for five years. During that time he was introduced to the art of Classical Dressage: a scientific system of equitation based on the mental development of the saddle horse proceeding greater physical demands. He has since been a devoted practitioner to this method of building partnerships with horses. He holds the adage “Follow the horse and find heaven in every step.” as his gold...
2022-09-291h 04Wendys WhinniesNo. 162. Sue Smith, rehoming off the track ThoroughbredsSue is the Executive Director of CANTER PA. CANTER PA is a non-profit organization dedicated to rehoming retiring racehorses through a free listing service offered to race trainers and owners. We strive to create a bridge between the race industry and the sport horse industry to assist in placement of ex-racehorses into quality sport and pleasure homes. CANTER PA is based out of Penn National Racecourse, but also lists horse at PARX as well as various farms throughout Pennsylvania.
2022-09-211h 34Wendys WhinniesNo. 161. Wendy Murdoch, is joined by Bradley Schneider, R&D for SURE FOOT ProductsWendy Murdoch, creator of the SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program is joined by Alex Hamilton, her assistant and Bradley Schneider, the engineer behind SURE FOOT Products. The winner of the 5th Anniversary of SURE FOOT Pads was announced at the end of the webinar.
2022-09-2152 minWendys WhinniesNo. 160. Heidi Blackman - yoga for ridersHeidi started practicing yoga in 2003 while pursuing her degree in International Studies and UC San Diego. She dabbled in many different types of yoga but eventually found her silver slipper with SmartFlow yoga and Annie Carpenter. She is also an avid equestrian and co-founder of Equisol Retreats, a horseback riding and yoga retreat business in Nosara, Costa Rica. She loves to explore how the physical and philosophical aspects of yoga can enhance riding and life in general.
2022-09-1507 minWendys WhinniesNo. 159. Anna Twinney, Animal CommunicationAnna Twinney is the founder of Reach Out to Horses®, based in Mills Spring, NC. She travels the world teaching the art of creating a trust-based partnership between Humans, Horses, and all Animal Companions. Anna brings decades of knowledge and combines it with intuition and keen observation to her students; this allows for the break down of personal barriers as well as the betterment of equine/human relationships.
2022-09-151h 07Wendys WhinniesNo. 158. Wendy Murdoch - SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program® continuing conversations.Wendy Murdoch, creator of SURE FOOT and Alex Hamilton, Wendy's personal assistant share comments from Fans of SURE FOOT, which illustrate the wide range of ways one can use SURE FOOT Pads and help horses with a variety of issues.
2022-08-1753 minWendys WhinniesNo. 157. Dr. Joyce Harman: Equine UlcersDr. Harman has returned for another webinar. This time she discusses the cause of ulcers in horses and how to manage stress.
2022-08-171h 26Wendys WhinniesNo. 156. Steven Peters, PhD: Horse’s Brain, Optimum LearningDr. Peters is co-author of Evidence-Based Horsemanship and is interested in helping horse owners understand how best to work with their horses for optimum learning.
2022-08-101h 55Wendys WhinniesNo. 155. Daisy Bicking, School of Integrative Hoof Care, Sole Mapping.Daisy Bicking walks us through her process of sole mapping to map out where the internal structure of the hoof are located from the bottom of the hoof.
2022-08-101h 27Wendys WhinniesNo. 154. Susie Buck, of Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center, using SURE FOOT for school horsesSusie Buck is the horse manager for Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center on Martha's Vineyard, MA. She talks about how they use SURE FOOT among other techniques to keep their school horses who are used for therapeutic and recreational riding, comfortable and happy.
2022-08-031h 08Wendys WhinniesNo. 153. Wendy Murdoch and Leslie Abel: SURE FOOT with two interesting horsesWendy Murdoch, creator of the SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program and SURE FOOT Equine Balance Pads talk about two horses Leslie has introduced to SURE FOOT.
2022-08-0359 minWendys WhinniesNo. 152. Bob Bowker - The negative effects of the long toe, low heel trim for horses.Robert Bowker, DVM, PhD and Hoof Guru continues his discussion of the effects of a long toe low heel trim on structures of the horse's hoof.
2022-07-202h 07Wendys WhinniesNo. 151. Tami Elkayam: Bend, Rotation & Gravitational PullTami is an equine bodyworker. Helping horses and horse owners is her passion. She uses different modalities such as Craniosacral Therapy through Upledger Institute, myofascial release therapy, Masterson method certified practitioner and I am currently a student of equine osteopathy at the Vluggen institute. Over the years, she has used my knowledge and observational skills acquired through art school and her practice of different modalities to developed an intricate system of assessment using asymmetry and fascial lines. Building on an understanding of anatomy to get a clear picture of the horse’s physical state in all its layers. Tami is...
2022-07-2037 minWendys WhinniesNo. 150. Gracie Herring, Infra-Red Imaging for HorsesGracie Herring is an equine infrared imaging consultant with Vet-IR, horse lover and photographer. She shares with us the history of thermography, it's uses and applications and its importance as a tool in veterinarian diagnosis for a wide range of issues concerning performance horses.
2022-07-131h 18Wendys WhinniesNo. 149. Octavia Brown, The Range of Equine Assisted ServicesBorn in England, Octavia emigrated to the USA in 1964. She earned her Master of Education degree from Harvard Graduate School of Education in 1971 and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters in 2008 by Centenary University. A founder of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (now PATH International) in 1969, she served four terms on the board of directors. She is a PATH Master Instructor and has chaired numerous committees for PATH, including Standards & Education and Certification. Now retired, she directed Therapeutic Riding At Centenary for 23 years as both a PATH Accredited program and training site for TR...
2022-07-1357 minWendys WhinniesNo. 148 Wendy Murdoch discusses SURE FOOT Case StudiesWendy Murdoch, creator of the SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program and SURE FOOT Equine Balance Pads talks about a case study and answers questions by those attending the webinar.
2022-07-0655 minWendys WhinniesNo. 147. Robyn Hood, TTouch® Trainer talks about using the Balance ReinIn 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.
2022-07-0653 minWendys WhinniesNo. 146. Ida Hammer - The Frog and Digital CushionIda 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 with over 62 graduates nationwide and hundreds of students trimming and going through the program. She teaches throughout the United States and currently maintains a client base of around 300/325 horses.
2022-06-221h 08Wendys WhinniesNo. 145. Wendy Murdoch, talks about SURE FOOTWendy Murdoch, creator of the SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program and SURE FOOT Equine Balance Pads shares her experience with the Feldenkrais Method and how the influenced her thinking in creating SURE FOOT.
2022-06-221h 02Wendys WhinniesNo. 143. Dr. Joyce Harman and Steven Maclin discuss CO2 treatment for equine illness and injury.Dr. Joyce Harman, a regular on Webinars with Wendy is a holistic veterinarian. She has been using the AirJector-Vet® to treat horses for a variety of conditions. In this webinar, Airjector-Vet representative, Steve Maclin and Dr. Harman will discuss case studies. Medical therapy through the skin is a well-described practice. Transdermal applications of patches containing medicine for treating pain, nausea, heart failure, and dementia are commonplace. All these regimens permit the prolonged transfer of drugs into the body, so there is a continuous amount of the drug in the bloodstream. An alternative option for transdermal therapy is to use g...
2022-06-161h 24Wendys WhinniesNo. 142. Kim Bauer, TCM 5 Element Temperment Typing Case StudiesKim Bauer is a well-known expert and educator in the field of Animal Acupressure and Massage. She began her coursework in Animal Acupressure and Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1999 and then in January of 2005 after fourteen years as a Middle School and Elementary School teacher, Kim created her business, Animal Ease Therapies. She creates individualized, integrated bodywork sessions for each animal that combines her knowledge of Acupressure, Massage, Temperament Typing, and numerous other modalities that she has studied over the years. Additionally, Kim is an instructor for the Northwest School of Animal Massage and oversees and teaches the Acupressure certification...
2022-06-1603 minWendys WhinniesNo. 141. Sharon & Laura Wilsie: Horse Speak® Continuing ConversationsThis is the 9th webinar with Sharon and Laura Wilsie talking about Horse Speak and SURE FOOT. In this webinar we discuss pain and how one horse attempts to move another from a rigid pattern.
2022-06-011h 02Wendys WhinniesNo. 140. Wendy Murdoch and Leslie Abel, Distribution Manager for Murdoch Method, LLCWendy introduces Leslie Abel and they talk about using SURE FOOT Equine Balance Pads.
2022-06-0156 minWendys WhinniesNo. 139. Shari Goodwin, Laura Plunkett and Wendy Murdoch - putting information into practice.Laura has been working intuitively with people and their animals for over 20 years. She is constantly amazed by the ability and eagerness of animals to have conversations and give specific details about their health, relationships, emotions, histories, desires and life purposes. Animal communication can be learned by anyone and Laura’s passion is to help people develop their own skills as well as to do individual animal sessions. Laura’s lifelong love of horses has led her to barns across the country combining intuitive communication with relationship building for horse and rider. Shari Goodwin is an innovative business strategist, lead...
2022-05-2643 minWendys WhinniesNo. 138. Rebecca Gimenez Husted, Trailering Safety - or how you can prevent a trailer accident.Rebecca Husted published the first textbook on Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (Wiley-Blackwell) in 2008. She is a decorated combat veteran, retired Signal Officer, US ARMY, holds BS (Biology) Wofford College, PhD (Animal Physiology) Clemson University. She provides training in Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAERTM ) techniques across the US and internationally. She has published numerous critiques, techniques and journal articles on a variety of technical subjects in large animal disaster and emergency rescue, horse barn fires, and heavy rescue of large animals. She is a Principal/SME member of the Technical Committee of the NFPA Standard 150 – Animal Housing and co...
2022-05-261h 30Wendys WhinniesNo. 137. Wendy Murdoch and Carrie Anderson from Costa Rica talk about using SURE FOOT Balance PadsCarrie Anderson owns Playa Ponies in Nosara, Costa Rica. She has been using SURE FOOT with her horses for two years. Carrie talks about how to help horses in scary corners of the arena and Wendy shows some video from her time there working with horses and SURE FOOT.
2022-05-1257 minWendys WhinniesNo. 136. Andrea Wady - Liberty training for traumatized horses.Andrea Wady after a life long obsession with horses and training, found a different path 17 years ago that led her to train with some of the worlds leading liberty trainers (inc David Lichman, Honza Blaha, Anna Marciniak and Elsa Sinclair). Realizing there was life beyond the pressure and release concepts, Andrea has dedicated her life to working with horses, many who have suffered trauma, to find ways to bring them out of themselves using lightness and body language. Andrea developed Pure Liberty, a course designed to help you connect with your horse on a level you could have only...
2022-05-1200 minWendys WhinniesNo. 135. Schelli Whitehouse- What horses teach us about success in life and businessHorses have been navigating our changing landscapes for millennia. And although our domestic herds live in drastically different conditions than the wild herds, their instincts and universal equine language are still intact. Our horses embody many behaviors and characteristics that are principles for us, humans, to live by for healthy personal and professional relationships! Schelli Whitehouse is a certified equine inspired coach and facilitator who mentors other practitioners (coaches, therapists, trainers, and facilitators) to weave their personal genius, ambitions, and philosophy into a successful lifestyle business. With her programs and her book, “The Business of Coaching with Horses ~ How to...
2022-05-041h 04Wendys WhinniesNo. 134. Wendy Murdoch talking about using SURE FOOT Pads with horses under saddle
Wendy Murdoch, creator of the SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program discussing SURE FOOT applications.
2022-05-0457 minWendys WhinniesNo. 132. Kim Bauer-Handling/Training suggestions for each Temperament TypeKim Bauer is a well-known expert and educator in the field of Animal Acupressure and Massage. She began her coursework in Animal Acupressure and Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1999 and then in January of 2005 after fourteen years as a Middle School and Elementary School teacher, Kim created her business, Animal Ease Therapies. She creates individualized, integrated bodywork sessions for each animal that combines her knowledge of Acupressure, Massage, Temperament Typing and numerous other modalities that she has studied over the years. Additionally, Kim is an instructor for the Northwest School of Animal Massage and oversees and teaches the Acupressure certification...
2022-04-271h 08Wendys WhinniesNo. 131. Sharon & Laura Wilsie, Horse Speak and SURE FOOTWendy, Sharon and Laura continuing conversations and giving thanks this holiday season.
2022-04-211h 19Wendys WhinniesNo. 130. Equus Soma, Pam Eckelbarger & Diane Dzingle: anatomical findings to explain behaviorGood Horse in a Bad Body - Equus-Soma has already published the story of Apollo. This is a follow-up on new discoveries that explain why bad behavior is not always "behavior" but something only the bones can show us after the demise of the horse.
2022-04-212h 03Wendys WhinniesNo. 129.Tine Meilby Friedrichsen - Significant Signs of a Healthy Hoof & Powerful Hoof PrinciplesTine has loved and breathed horses for more than 30 years. When her equine partner entered her life, she saw the need to take her hoof care skills to the next level. In her search for answers she found Maureen Tierney’s work and fell in love with the fascinating world of the hoof after applying the hoof guided principles and watching the incredible changes in her horse’s feet. Tine is a certified hoof practitioner, a teacher and a licensed instructor of the Hoof Guided Principles.
2022-04-131h 54Wendys WhinniesNo. 128. Rebecca Giminez Husted - Technical Large Animal RescueRebecca has 25+ years of Instructing, now the sole owner of Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue, Inc. - all aspects of Large Animal Disaster and Emergency Preparedness; 28 years of Military Experience including active duty mobilizations (Ft. Bragg) and combat deployments (Iraq & Kuwait); 22 years freelance writing experience; 20 years management and corporate experience running small businesses (Equine/Bovine Ltd. and TLAER, Inc.); completing my Georgia Certificate of Emergency Management. Here the goal is to expand the TLAER, Inc. training system to a curriculum for the state Fire Academies. In 2017 the Standards for the Animal Rescue Technical portion of NFPA 1670, and NFPA 1006 were...
2022-04-131h 14Wendys WhinniesNo. 127. Natascha van Eijk More on Bit FittingNatascha van Eijk is the founder of the International College for Professional Bitfit Consultants based in The Netherlands. Her background in equine anatomy, bodytherapy, riding and coaching makes her approach on bitfitting as much allround as possible. A contact issue can have multiple causes : bit, bridle, natural crookedness, lameness or other pathology but also rider crookedness and rider mistakes. This means an bitfit consultant plays a pivot role in finding a solution for contact issues and needs a multidisciplinary approach on this topic. It all starts or ends at the bit. Your horse is communicating!
2022-04-0656 minWendys WhinniesNo. 126. Annette Borg - Equine IridologyEquine Iridology is the study of the iris. This fascinating discussion touches on both human and horse iridology. Annette discusses her experience with iridology and her use of SURE FOOT pads to guide her farrier toward a better balanced hoof.
2022-04-0658 minWendys WhinniesNo. 125. Maree McAteer - Where does Movement Begin?Maree McAteer, 4 HOOF SURE FOOT Equine Practitioner is a student of movement. In this series of videos she has the same movement in real time and slow motion. A fascinating study in equine locomotion and raises many questions as to what we should be looking for in training.
2022-03-301h 15Wendys WhinniesNo. 124. Emma Loftus The Origin and Importance of the Sphenoid Bone in Horses and HumansEmma Loftus RCST, BCST has been around horses since she was a baby – but first learned to ride when she was six years old. During her teens, Emma wanted to be a jockey, so enrolled in the British Racing School in the UK to gain a pathway into a racing stable. This entry into the racing world led her to work not just in the UK, but in Germany, the USA, New Zealand, and Australia (where she currently resides). Emma began studying Equine Craniosacral therapy in 2011, But it was in 2013, that Emma was introduced to the Biodynamic model, and it...
2022-03-301h 44Wendys WhinniesNo. 123. Dr. Joyce Harman: Demystifying CBD oil and Hemp for HorsesDr. Harman, Holistic Veterinarian explains the difference between CBD and other portions of the hemp plant, what it can be used for and why you would want to feed hemp products to horses.
2022-03-231h 06Wendys WhinniesNo. 122. Alicia Harlov, The Humble Hoof, The Owner’s Role in Hoof RehabilitationAlicia Harlov is a full time hoofcare provider on the North Shore of Massachusetts, and a member of Progressive Hoofcare Practitioners. Her passion for hoofcare started with her navicular gelding, Vinnie, and she still has a soft spot for navicular rehabilitation especially.
2022-03-231h 41Wendys WhinniesNo. 121. Wendy Murdoch using SURE FOOT with a nervous horseWendy explains how she approaches horses that are anxious or nervous so that they have a successful experience with SURE FOOT. She also shows a video from a webinar with a young horse who had just seen a lightning strike on a pole just outside the indoor arena.
2022-03-171h 00Wendys WhinniesNo. 120. Karen Rohlf, Dressage NaturallyThrough her never-ending quest for personal self-improvement and her practice of authentic communication, she has become a powerful voice that helps guide riders to better partnership and results in harmony. Even after all the decades of being a professional trainer, instructor, and competitor at the Grand Prix level, she still wakes up everyday feeling like a little girl in love with horses.
2022-03-1757 minWendys WhinniesNo. 119. Daisy Bicking talks about the hoof’s influence on Balance, Posture and using glue on shoesDaisy Bicking,. owner of Integrative Hoof Care School talks about hoof balance, its influence on balance, posture and performance and how glue on shoes benefit some horses to improve overall function and how SURE FOOT aids in giving the horse an option to find or reestablish good balance and posture.
2022-03-111h 52Wendys WhinniesNo. 118. Stephanie Pankova DVM Bit Fitting and Equine Health CareStefanija Pankova graduated from the International College for Professional Bit Fit Consultants (www.icpbc.com) in The Netherlands. The ICPBC stands for a multidisciplinary approach of contact issues and bit-and bridle fitting. An intensive learning program of more than a year that shares all the insights of pioneer Natascha Van Eijk the founder that combined equine anatomy, body therapy. riding and coaching with full-time bit fitting. Stefanija shares some basics that will help horse owners become more aware of the importance of proper bit- and bridle fitting.
2022-03-111h 31Wendys WhinniesNo. 117. Sharon and Laura Wilsie, Horse Speak® and SURE FOOTSharon and Laura have been my guest for more webinars than anyone else. Each webinar has a different flavor but always comes back to reading horse language by understanding the language of the horse. Join us for another interesting webinar!
2022-03-021h 06Wendys WhinniesNo. 116. Lucinda Baker: The Equine MandalaLucinda started learning about horses at a very young age. Her father Jack, taught her kindness and a deeper understanding of the horse and all animals. She rode classical hunter jumper and hunt seat at Flintridge Riding Academy during her younger years and learned the value observation and patience. From there she started her education in Neuroscience and Equine Ethology, and how the brain learns, works out emotions, and how the central nervous system plays a role in these processes. Lucinda has worked with Julien Beaugnon (formerly of Cavalia) and Sharon Wilsie and Steven Peters, DVM. Lucinda is committed to her...
2022-03-021h 51Wendys WhinniesNo, 115. Wendy Murdoch and Becky Kells, 2 HOOF Practitioner talk about her stallion, Timmy.Becky came to a riding clinic with Wendy in 2019 and discovered SURE FOOT. Now she is a 2 HOOF SURE FOOT Practitioner.. Her stallion Timmy has a life-long history of fear and strong flight response as well as sensitivity to things under his feet. Becky describes the journey with SURE FOOT and Timmy. Not all horses stand on the pads and relax the first time so if you find that your horse needs to go slowly this webinar is for you.
2022-02-2357 minWendys WhinniesNo. 114. Robert Bowker, DVM, PhD talks Part 3. How does the Long Toe, Underrun Heel Occur?Dr. Bowker is one of the top researchers in the world on hoof form and function. He has changed the way we will view the hoof forever and bought hoof care into the 21st century. His research interests in horses began in the early '90s when he began focusing upon understanding how nerves aid and improve foot function, how horses use the many sensations present in the foot to negotiate within its environment and how the foot dissipates energy and supports the horse during health and disease conditions. He has presented his results to numerous international and national...
2022-02-231h 49Wendys WhinniesNo. 113. Emma Loftus RCST, BCST: Using SURE FOOT with Racehorses in AustraliaEmma Loftus RCST, BCST has been around horses since she was a baby – but first learned to ride when she was six years old. During her teens, Emma wanted to be a jockey, so enrolled in the British Racing School in the UK to gain a pathway into a racing stable. This entry into the racing world led her to work not just in the UK, but in Germany, the USA, New Zealand, and Australia (where she currently resides). Emma began studying Equine Craniosacral therapy in 2011, But it was in 2013, that Emma was introduced to the Biodynamic model, and it...
2022-02-161h 30Wendys WhinniesNo 112. Kathleen Prasad- founder of Animal Reiki SourceKathleen Prasad is founder of Animal Reiki Source and president of the Shelter Animal Reiki Association (SARA). A Reiki practitioner and teacher for over 22 years, she has pioneered the profession of Reiki for animals, creating the Let Animals Lead® method of Animal Reiki. Kathleen is also the author of several books on Reiki for animals, including Heart to Heart with Horses: An Equine Lover's Guide to Reiki. Her nonprofit, SARA, shares and teaches Animal Reiki for rescued animals and their caregivers in shelters and sanctuaries around the world. Kathleen enjoys life with her husband, daughter, dog and horse in n...
2022-02-161h 02Wendys WhinniesNo. 111. Jen Roytz, Executive Director of the Retired Racehorse ProjectJen Roytz is the executive director of the Retired Racehorse Project, a nonprofit organization that works to increase demand for Thoroughbreds after racing. While the RRP publishes Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine and puts on clinics throughout the country (and in the year of COVID, throughout the internet!) aimed at helping people find success in training off-track Thoroughbreds for various disciplines, it is best-known for putting on the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, the world's largest retraining competition for recently retired racehorses.
2022-02-101h 04Wendys WhinniesNo. 110. Wendy Murdoch, Becoming a SURE FOOT Equine PractitionerWendy Murdoch, creator of the SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program and SURE FOOT Pads has created a Practitioner Program for Equine Professionals who wish to be authorized to use SURE FOOT in their work. Given COVID-19 the process is changed somewhat so be sure to watch the webinar to find out how we are adapting to the pandemic. If you are interested in becoming a SURE FOOT Equine Practitioner please go to surefootequine.com and fill out the inquiry form
2022-02-101h 03Wendys WhinniesNo. 109. Joyce Harman DVM, holistic veterinarian discusses Lyme Disease in HorsesDr. Joyce Harman noted holistic veterinarian talks about Lyme disease in horses. Lyme disease is present in most locations, but in some areas it is almost everywhere. Horses, humans, and dogs seem to suffer the most, with symptoms often lingering for months or years. Many performance horses are seriously compromised. We will discuss an integrated approach to treating and living with Lyme in your horse.
2022-02-021h 17Wendys WhinniesNo. 108. Becky Tenges: Following the Fascial FreewaysBecky Tenges, owner of Equine BodyWorks LLC and a life-long lover of horses, brings her extensive knowledge and training to you and your horse’s team of trainer, farrier, veterinarian and other equine professionals. Becky, the daughter of a farrier, grew up in Southern California on an Arabian horse ranch and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics from UC Davis. After leaving a twenty-year career in Investment Banking, Becky returned to her involvement with horses, initially for the therapeutic benefit they provide to humans; and now to the therapeutic benefit that she can provide to them. Th...
2022-02-021h 22Wendys WhinniesNo. 107. Amy LeSatz and Wendy Murdoch, rehabilitating horses using SURE FOOT PadsAmy LeSatz, life-long horsewoman is working on under the direction of a veterinarian to assist in the rehabilitation of horses from a variety of issues using SURE FOOT Equine Pads. Amy is an authorized 3 HOOF SURE FOOT Practitioner in Colorado. This fascinating webinar gives insight into how SURE FOOT is an integral part of recovery from illness and injury.
2022-01-261h 06Wendys WhinniesNo. 106. Catherine Wycoff: The anatomy of the Vagal Nerve in Human and HorsesCatherine Wycoff, PT, DPT, GCFP, CERP, is a physical therapist for humans and for horses, with an undergraduate degree from Liege University (Belgium) and a doctorate from Des Moines University (US). She is also a Feldenkrais® Practitioner and a Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner, in Lovettsville, VA. Her desire to understand has led her to explore the vagal nerve responses in horses and humans and their connection with the trigeminal nerve. Catherine is a lifelong horse lover and rider and has been learning from Wendy Murdoch since 2007.
2022-01-261h 20Wendys WhinniesNo.105. Tracy Vroom: Craniosacral Therapy for Horses with a Twist”There is a rhythm in the body that is separate from heart rate and respiration. This tide-like motion is called the craniosacral rhythm. The rhythm radiates throughout the body. It helps to move vital nutrients to the tissues and nerves of the body and protect them. It flows through the fascia. It is intricately linked with these beautiful connective tissue. It works within this system to assist the body in maintaining balanced communication. Craniosacral therapists use gentle palpation to find restrictions in the rhythm and by focusing on that area, restore balance. The work affects all systems of the...
2022-01-051h 19Wendys WhinniesNo. 106. Catherine Wycoff: The anatomy of the Vagal Nerve in Human and HorsesCatherine Wycoff, PT, DPT, GCFP, CERP, is a physical therapist for humans and for horses, with an undergraduate degree from Liege University (Belgium) and a doctorate from Des Moines University (US). She is also a Feldenkrais® Practitioner and a Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner, in Lovettsville, VA. Her desire to understand has led her to explore the vagal nerve responses in horses and humans and their connection with the trigeminal nerve. Catherine is a lifelong horse lover and rider and has been learning from Wendy Murdoch since 2007.
2022-01-051h 02Wendys WhinniesNo. 104. Glenn Hebert founder of Horse Radio NetworkGlenn Hebert Glenn the Geek is one of the early pioneers in podcasting, founding the Horse Radio Network in July 2008. Starting with one show (The Stable Scoop Radio Show) and no listeners, he has since grown HRN to nearly 20 shows with tens of thousands of listeners from around the world!
2021-12-151h 06Wendys WhinniesNo. 103. Sharon and Laura Wilsie, Horse Speak® and SURE FOOT®, continuing conversations. Part 8Wendy, Sharon and Laura get together on a regular basis to chat about Horse Speak and SURE FOOT. The conversation wanders and winds but is always informative. Today we talked about witnessing change, shut down and reverse round pen. among other things.
2021-12-151h 13Wendys WhinniesNo. 102. Jillian Kreinbring Part 2, The Atlanto-Occipital and Atlanto-Axial Joints.Jillian’s work with horses draws upon Classical Dressage principles and her roots in the Western Horse arena, as well as from her equine education. She has studied with Manolo Mendez, Peggy Cummings, Stephanie Millham, and the late Mark Russell. As a perpetual student of the horse, Jillian also spends quality time reading literature to stay informed with the latest research from professionals in the field. The convergence of all the information and wisdom shared by these instructors blends beautifully into what Jillian teaches her students. Jillian makes decisions about what knowledge to apply in training, lessons, and lectures by...
2021-12-081h 58Wendys WhinniesNo. 100. Linda Tellington-Jones talks about SURE FOOT and TTouchLinda Tellington-Jones, creator of TTouch, studied with Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais in the 70's. Wendy first met Linda in 1985 a year after a serious riding accident. Six years ago Linda saw SURE FOOT for the first time. The TTouch and SURE FOOT have a philosophical root in the understanding based on the ideas fostered from Dr. Feldenkrais. In this webinar Wendy and Linda share their thoughts on SURE FOOT.
2021-12-081h 09Wendys WhinniesNo. 99. Danielle Mulcahy and Annie Parsons - Mounted ArcheryAnnie Parsons started learning mounted archery on her own. Now she teaches classes in both ground and mounted archery at Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center. Along the way Danielle got interested and together they discuss a brief history, equipment and safety for having fun with the martial art of archery. Books referenced in this talk: "Horseback Archery: ancient art to modern sport" by Claire and Sawyer "War Bows" by Mike Loades Horse Archery Organizations noted
2021-12-021h 30Wendys WhinniesNo. 98. Dennis Verdon: the Frog and the Digital CushionDennis Verdon returns for another webinar. This time discussing the horse's hoof structures, the frog and digital cushion.
2021-12-021h 24Wendys WhinniesNo. 97. Wendy Murdoch discusses using SURE FOOT Equine Pads under saddle.Wendy Murdoch, creator of the SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program talks about how to use SURE FOOT Pads with horses under saddle to overcome issues at the mounting block, anxiety when tacking up, horses unhappy with the arena, anywhere you would like your horse more relaxed.
2021-11-241h 02Wendys WhinniesNo. 96. Nic Barker, Nutrition for Equines or Feeding Horses 101Nic owns and runs Rockley Farm, where we specialize in equine lameness rehabilitation, particularly working with horses who have DDFT, collateral ligament, and navicular bone injuries. Since 2004 we have had several hundred horses come through the farm and we have a good success rate in returning horses to the same level of work or higher than before they were injured. Our own horses hunt over the rugged terrain of Exmoor and have hard-working, high performing hooves which I believe have helped to keep them sound over many years of high mileage work. I've written 2 books: "Feet First" and "Performance...
2021-11-241h 10Wendys WhinniesNo. 95. Robyn Hood, TTouch® Trainer presents an update on OTTB, BobIn July 2019 Wendy Murdoch went to the Icelandic Horse Farm, in Vernon, BC to do a SURE FOOT Experiment. Working with Bob, an OTTB over 3 days we recorded the changes simply by using the SURE FOOT Pads. This is the one year update on Bob's progress and how, combined with the TTEAM Balance Rein and Neck Rope Bob continues to improve.
2021-11-041h 08Wendys WhinniesNo. 94. Debby Potts, TTouch Trainer (Asia) and 4 HOOF SURE FOOT PractitionerDebby Potts have been teaching TTouch for over 30 years. She is also a 4 HOOF SURE FOOT Practitioner. Listen to how Debby found SURE FOOT (a horse of course sent her to the first training with Linda Tellington-Jones) and Wendy has known Debby since 1986. Learn more about SURE FOOT and the Practitioners levels in this webinar.
2021-11-0458 minWendys WhinniesNo. 93. Hilary Clayton DVM: A Bit about Bits and BridlesHilary M. Clayton, BVMS, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR, MRCVS is a veterinarian, researcher and horsewoman. For the past 40 years she has performed innovative research in the areas of equine biomechanics, conditioning programs for equine athletes and the effects of tack and equipment on the horse and rider.
2021-10-201h 47Wendys WhinniesNo. 92. Mary Debono, Using Feldenkrais® to Improve Equine Performance and PartnershipMary Debono, GCFP is an international clinician and best-selling author who works with both humans and animals. She creatively applies the principles of the Feldenkrais Method® to her work with horses, creating simple and powerful processes that can improve athletic ability, enhance confidence and create a joyful connection between horse and human. For more information, please visit www.MaryDebono.com.
2021-10-201h 37Wendys WhinniesNo. 91. Madalyn Ward DVM, Metabolic Horses views from the 5 Element PerspectiveMadalyn is trained in Veterinary Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Bowen Therapy, Network Chiropractic and Equine Osteopathy. Memberships include the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Association of Equine Practitioners, the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy and American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association. She has authored three books, Holistic Horsekeeping, Horse Harmony, Understanding Horse Types and Temperaments and Horse Harmony Five Element Feeding Guide. www.holistichorsekeeping.com and www.horsetemperament.com
2021-09-291h 24Wendys WhinniesNo. 89. Patrick Tigchelaar, Dressage Trainer from The NetherlandsPatrick Tigchelaar is a certified Dressage Instructor/Bereiter from the Netherlands and has his USDF silver and gold medals. In Europe, he trained under Dutch Olympic rider Rien van der Schaft and his wife Inge, and he was a student of the late German Master George Theodorescu. Before moving to the US in 2007, he showed successfully in the Netherlands and Germany. In the United States, he has been a winning FEI competitor through Grand Prix, with many high-score awards at or above 70%. Career highlights to date include FEI small tour wins at Dressage at Devon 2011 and a spot on...
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