Ida 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.