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Wendys Whinnies

Wendy‘s Whinnies is the podcast from Wendy Murdoch, creator of the Murdoch Method, teaching riders how to do what great riders do naturally, and the SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program. Wendy is also the host of Webinars with Wendy, ongoing Zoom Webinars with equine professionals sharing their knowledge for the benefit of the horse. To register for Webinars with Wendy go to murdochmethod.com/shop.
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Episodes

No. 107. Amy LeSatz and Wendy Murdoch, rehabilitating horses using SURE FOOT Pads

Amy 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.

Jan 26, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 106

No. 106. Catherine Wycoff: The anatomy of the Vagal Nerve in Human and Horses

Catherine 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 ride...

Jan 26, 20221 hr 21 minEp. 105

No.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 ...

Jan 05, 20221 hr 19 minEp. 104

No. 106. Catherine Wycoff: The anatomy of the Vagal Nerve in Human and Horses

Catherine 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 ride...

Jan 05, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 103

No. 104. Glenn Hebert founder of Horse Radio Network

Glenn 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!

Dec 15, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 102

No. 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 beaut...

Dec 08, 20211 hr 59 minEp. 100

No. 100. Linda Tellington-Jones talks about SURE FOOT and TTouch

Linda 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.

Dec 08, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 99

No. 99. Danielle Mulcahy and Annie Parsons - Mounted Archery

Annie 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

Dec 02, 20211 hr 31 minEp. 98

No. 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.

Nov 24, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 96

No. 96. Nic Barker, Nutrition for Equines or Feeding Horses 101

Nic 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 ...

Nov 24, 20211 hr 10 minEp. 95

No. 95. Robyn Hood, TTouch® Trainer presents an update on OTTB, Bob

In 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.

Nov 04, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 94

No. 94. Debby Potts, TTouch Trainer (Asia) and 4 HOOF SURE FOOT Practitioner

Debby 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.

Nov 04, 202159 minEp. 93

No. 93. Hilary Clayton DVM: A Bit about Bits and Bridles

Hilary 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.

Oct 20, 20211 hr 48 minEp. 92

No. 92. Mary Debono, Using Feldenkrais® to Improve Equine Performance and Partnership

Mary 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.

Oct 20, 20211 hr 38 minEp. 91

No. 91. Madalyn Ward DVM, Metabolic Horses views from the 5 Element Perspective

Madalyn 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...

Sep 29, 20211 hr 25 minEp. 90

No. 89. Patrick Tigchelaar, Dressage Trainer from The Netherlands

Patrick 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 hi...

Sep 29, 20211 hr 25 minEp. 89

No 88. Laura Plunkett, animal communicator, ”Working with a Shut-Down Horse

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 c...

Sep 22, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 88

No. 87. Reese Koffler Stanfield, co-host of The Dressage Show on the Horse Radio Network

Reese Koffler Stanfield earned both a BS in Agricultural Economics from the College of Agriculture at the University of Kentucky and an MA in International Commerce from the prestigious Patterson School of International Diplomacy and Commerce at the University of Kentucky, while concurrently maintaining an International High-Performance Dressage riding career. She possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for the effective functioning in the equestrian and internationa...

Sep 22, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 87

No. 84. Dr. Joyce Harman, Homeopathy for Horses

Dr. Joyce Harman, wholistic veterinarian, has bee treating horses with homeopathy since the early 90's. In this webinar she explains how remedies are made, dose and uses.

Sep 08, 20211 hr 35 minEp. 84

No. 83. Sharon and Laura Wilsie, Horse Speak® and SURE FOOT

Sharon and Laura are back for their 7th Webinar with Wendy. Each time we discuss different aspects of Horse Speak and watch videos of horses on SURE FOOT pads. Join us for another fascinating discussion on the horse's "sign language" and how we can read them as they process information from the SURE FOOT pads.

Sep 08, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 83

No. 82. Maree McAteer, creating a calm confident Working Equitation Horse

Maree McAteer grew up professionally show jumping in NZ and the USA. Dividing her time between Auckland NZ (Nov- April) and Colorado USA (May to October), Maree shares her many years of professional experience with riders from all disciplines. She has been heavily involved in bringing the new sport of Working Equitation to the shores of NZ and is excited to be part of a new online virtual Working Equitation competition platform open to anyone, anywhere. She is passionate about the wellbeing and ...

Sep 01, 20211 hr 33 minEp. 82

No. 80. Lauren Harmon, Fascia as a Medium for Enhancing Perception

Lauren's passion is enhancing one's experience through integrative bodywork and movement. She grew up riding hunters and jumpers. Among her many qualifications, Lauren has 20 plus years working with horses (show jumping, dressage, Vet tech at Littleton Equine Medical Center, Rehab Intern at KESMARC, Groom), Graduate with honors from Colorado State University with a BS in Equine Science and Agricultural Economics and is a Certified Advanced Rolfer from the Rolf Institute in Boulder, Co.

Aug 18, 20212 hr 3 minEp. 80

No. 79. Tami Elkayam, the Art of Seeing the Equine Body

Tami 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 as...

Aug 18, 20211 hr 24 minEp. 79

No. 78 Lucinda Baker, Ethology - the study of animal behavior

Lucinda 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. ​ Luci...

Aug 04, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 78
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