About Patrick Sullivan
At 26 years old, Patrick took his first horsemanship lesson in March 2015. He did not grow up around horses, nor was he passionate about them until much later in life.

Patrick grew up in Dallas, TX but was not involved with horses, instead had a passion for soccer. He played high school, collegiate, and professional soccer. Patrick coached collegiate soccer for 4 years starting in 2011, and was the head soccer coach for a high school. In 2015, Patrick graduated with his MBA in International Management from the University of Houston- Victoria.

Once Patrick found horses in 2015, he was hooked. He was constantly learning and wanting to develop his skills. Over the past 8 years, he has accomplished as much as he could have ever imagined in such a short period of time. He has developed a passion for liberty horsemanship and the power it has to transform the horse human connection.

About Avery Sullivan
At 6 years old Avery had her first horseback riding lesson, and after that she was hooked. Growing up she rode a wide variety of horses and competed in many different disciplines.

She discovered liberty horsemanship in 2019 and that ignited a passion that she has been following ever since. There is something indescribable about connecting and communicating with a horse completely at liberty. That passion has led her to join both Modern-Day Horsemanship and Gamilah Unbridled, in hopes to spread that feeling to many more horses and people around the world.

Connect with Avery & Patrick at Gamilah Unbridled
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GamilahUnbridled/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gamilahunbridled/?ref=badge&hl=en
Website: https://www.moderndayhorsemanship.com/

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Shalyce grew up riding horses in the mountains of AZ, beginning with a Welsh pony she fell in love with, who died when Shalyce was 8-years old.

Adolescence and young adulthood took her away from horses as she pursued a degree in human development, got married and had six children who she dedicated her early adulthood to. With three babies under four years of age, Shalyce earned her master’s degree in educational psychology. Always in the back of her mind was her desire to open an equine therapy facility. Instead, she began teaching online psychology and human development classes so that she could stay home with her kids while also homeschooling them.

Three months after her sixth child was born, Shalyce adopted a mustang from the Canon City facility, with no idea what she was getting herself into. Life then taught her how little she knew about horses and about our mind and behaviors. Her mustang, Silveny, and a later mustang named Freedom, became her lifeline through some incredibly difficult experiences, and they became the best teachers of her life.

Shalyce continues teaching psychology classes online, supporting her kids—who are now all in public school, and sharing the lessons learned from her mustangs. She is still aiming to work with horses to help humans. Although, it seems it may be unfolding differently than she originally envisioned.

Book Shalyce Mentioned:
The Illusion of Money: Why Chasing Money Is Stopping You from Receiving It

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Instagram: the.touch.of.a.mustang
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TikTok: The Touch of a Mustang
Email: [email protected]
Website: Thetouchofamustang.com

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As a Renaissance Woman, Lidia loves her roles as a high performance coach, healer, and horse advocate. Lidia is the founder of AponaHealing.com,
Lidia Kuleshnyk (aka Lady Apona) brings together 30 years of
passion, expertise and wisdom in pathways, for every stage of
personal development, to help you live a Centered, Connected
and Conscious™ Life.

Lidia’s Apona Healing Ranch offers Equine-Assisted Therapy and Equine Healing Retreats to help you return to wholeness through heart-centered, transformational relationships with horses. Equine Healing Retreats are a powerful pathway to reclaim your health, regain your energy and refine your power. At Apona Healing Ranch, retreats are designed for your unique goals and needs,including private, group and corporate retreats.

Through her own incredible journey, starting at the age of 10,Lidia developed a deep relationship with horses, animals and nature. This connection helped her heal her chronic health conditions, master her inner power and reclaim her sovereignty.
Lidia now loves sharing her passion, vision and mission as a Thought Leader, 3 X Best Selling Author, Columnist with Expert Profile Magazine and Executive Contributor to Brainz Magazine.

Learn more and connect with Lidia: www.AponaHealing.com

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A lifelong student and admirer of American wild horses, Scott Beckstead is a leading voice for our wild herds in his role as director of campaigns for Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action. He grew up with horses on his family’s farm and spent much of his childhood and youth on horseback in the mountains of Idaho. After receiving his bachelor's degree from Utah State University and his JD from the University of Utah, Beckstead worked as a litigation attorney in private practice for 17 years on the central Oregon coast before going to work full-time in the animal protection sector. During his time on the coast he also served as the mayor of Waldport, Oregon from 2002 to 2007.

He became known for his special expertise in the field of animal law, and has taught that subject at the University of Oregon and Willamette University law schools. In 2000, he co-authored Animal Law, the first casebook on the subject, and continues to teach animal law, wildlife law and policy, the Endangered Species Act, animal agriculture law, and cannabis law and policy as an adjunct professor at Willamette University.

Because of his close familiarity with horses, livestock, and farm animals, Beckstead provides training to law enforcement agencies on how to handle and work with those animals, and how to investigate equine and livestock cruelty and neglect.

Beckstead lives with his family in Sutherlin, Oregon.
 
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Adele Shaw is an internationally recognized horsemanship mentor, behavior consultant, and trainer focused on creating a positive relationship between horse and human through science-based training and care practices. Drawn to horses labeled as “trouble makers” and “lost causes” from an early age, Adele has always had a passion for understanding the “why” behind behavior and a deep desire to help horses find their way back to wellness. This holistic approach examines the horse’s environment, lifestyle, and physical and mental soundness to ensure that the horses are not simply surviving, but truly thriving in their life and relationship with their human caretakers. As a teacher, Adele is supportive and understanding of both horse and human, and tailors her lessons to provide the most personalized, accessible, and ethically-minded coaching possible. Her approach goes beyond method: by offering flexible training and care systems, the well-being of the horse and the empowerment of the student always remain the primary goals.

In addition to her hands-on work with specialized rehabilitation cases at her ranch in Texas, Adele maintains an active role in the equestrian community through her clinics, online student programs, courses, blog, podcast, and social media outreach. As she connects with students across the globe, Adele remains dedicated to making information on behavior science, positive reinforcement, LIMA principles, the humane hierarchy, and species-appropriate care practices accessible and achievable for every horse owner through The Willing Equine.

Get in touch with Adele:
https://www.thewillingequine.com/

https://www.instagram.com/thewillingequine/
https://www.youtube.com/thewillingequine
https://www.tiktok.com/@thewillingequine
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Cameron has lead a pretty eclectic life filled with diverse experiences, marked by his passion for advocacy, creativity, and a drive to make the world a better place. The grandson of a Virginia coal miner, Cameron's journey began when he joined the Army National Guard, something he felt he needed to do from the time he was young and watched the Twin Towers fall. From there he interned for Congressman Jeff Denham, gaining valuable insights into the workings of politics.

But the tides were pulling him in a different direction. Embracing his creative side, Cameron took a leap of faith and moved to New York where he spent several years as a theater actor, starring in a wide range of plays, from the comedic one act "Pet Lawyer" to the intense and brutal "Prophet: the Story of Nat Turner".

While his show business aspirations were taking shape, Cameron's life took an unexpected turn when an abused Tennessee Walking Horse named Awesome Gal entered his life. Rescued from a horrible situation, Cameron and his mom worked together to rehabilitate Awesome Gal which forever altered the course of his life. The bond that formed between Cameron and Awesome Gal became a source of inspiration, leading him to create a film centered around Awesome Gal's journey of resilience and redemption. This film not only touched the hearts of viewers but also garnered critical acclaim, earning an impressive twelve awards

But Awesome Gal had another effect on Cameron: She awakened in him burning drive to make a difference in the world. Cameron dove head first into political advocacy by authoring the groundbreaking Veterans for Mustangs Act (HR 726), which is currently before Congress. This legislation aims to save both our veterans and our wild mustangs. 

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Email:
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Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/veterans4mustangs

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Kate Solisti is President of Kinship Enterprises and is dedicated to giving animals a say in their care and in our world.

Kate is a leader in the field of Inter-species Communication, having translated animals’ thoughts, feelings and needs to caring humans since 1992. Kate has authored six books published in nine languages and co-edited a seventh with author and playwright, Michael Tobias.

She is an inspiring teacher and speaker featured nationally and internationally on stage, radio and television. She is a recognized expert in dog and cat nutrition, Flower Essence therapy and energy healing, addressing the whole animal - body, mind and spirit.

Kate’s passion is giving voice to all members of the animal kingdom, so that they can participate with human beings in improving their own health and well- being as well as that of all species and the planet. To that end, she hosts a membership community, The Harmony Pack, where people passionate about the non-human beings on Earth can learn from each other and collaborate for the good of all Life.

She lives with her husband, Marcus Kurek and two fabulous felines in Vermont.

Visit her at www.KateSolisti.com.

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https://www.pbs.org/video/strangers-in-paradise-sd5mkz/

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Chris Nichols has been working with and rescuing horses for close to 25 years.  She is formerly EAGALA certified as a horse specialist and has been H.I.G.H. (Horse Inspired Growth and Healing) and H.I.P. (Horse Inspired Psychotherapy) since 2017.  Chris is a founding board member and current President and Executive Director of The Medicine Horse Project, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue of horses that have suffered abuse, abandonment, neglect or are at risk of falling into the slaughter pipeline.  In addition to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of these animals, The Medicine Horse Project partners these horses with people seeking hope, healing and inspiration through their H.I.G.H. and Resiliency Through Horsemanship programs.
The Medicine Horse Project operates on Chris and her Husband, Morgan's 80 acre off grid ranch in rural northern Nevada.

https://www.facebook.com/medicinehorserescue
www.medicinehorseproject.org
[email protected]
https://www.instagram.com/themedicinehorseproject/

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