Wendys Whinnies

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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

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 conditions – insulin resistance, founder, neurological issues, allergies -- she was inspired to turn her attention to a deeper understanding of how to use food and nutraceuticals to support the body in healing itself.  “Food is the foundation” became her mantra.  She continues her training with tutorials from expert practitioners and formulators.  Her practice includes horses in all stages of life and work, from horses in intensive competition to retired elders.

PAULA JOSA-JONES is a dance artist, author, equestrian, visual artist, movement educator and therapist. Her work includes inter-species work with horses, dancers and riders for live performance, film, and video. She is a Certified Laban Movement Analyst (CLMA) and a Registered Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist (RSMET) accredited by ISMETA, the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association. She is also a Guild-Certified Tellington TTouch Practitioner 1, and a Somatic Experiencing ® trauma-informed practitioner (SEP). Her book, Our Horses, Ourselves: Discovering the Common Body, was published by Trafalgar Square Books. In 1998 Paula created an inter-species company with horses, dancers and riders. In 2001 she premiered RIDE, a groundbreaking work of equestrian dance theater. As the creator of The Embodied Equine Experience and Conscious Touch, Conscious Movement with Horses, she teaches an intuitive, improvisational approach to the human-horse bond through movement and touch.

As a lifelong equestrian, Jillian Kreinbring's passion has been shaped to focus on what is healthy for ridden horses. A desire to understand horses at a deeper level took her on a learning journey to discover how the horse’s functional anatomy creates a dynamic riding posture.

In 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.

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