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INTERSPECIES TELEPATHIC COMMUNICATOR
LAUREN BODE
Lauren Bode has always had a special affinity with animals. She grew up on a backcountry cattle ranch in South America with horses, the usual domestic pets and more exotic animals as her daily companions. Later as an international entrepreneur she travelled through five continents and for some years owned and operated her own zoo in Europe. Lauren has written humorous stories of how her children grew up in a zoo with wild animals sharing their home.
LAUREN BODE
Lauren Bode has always had a special affinity with animals. She grew up on a backcountry cattle ranch in South America with horses, the usual domestic pets and more exotic animals as her daily companions. Later as an international entrepreneur she travelled through five continents and for some years owned and operated her own zoo in Europe. Lauren has written humorous stories of how her children grew up in a zoo with wild animals sharing their home.
Lauren has maintained her telepathic communication abilities working with all types of animals. It is often amazing to hear the specific information that they tell her: health problems, behavioural problems, training problems, information on food and exercise preferences, opinions on family matters and gossip gathered from the people and other animals around them. Lauren's travels throughout Canada, the United States and beyond have resulted in great experiences with dogs, cats and horses; resulting in some incredible transformations in relationships between the animals and their owners. This has been a source of great satisfaction to Lauren. For more information, visit www.animaltalk.ca
COACH, JUDGE,
HORSE ADVICE COLUMNIST
LINDSAY GRICE
In over twenty years as a professional coach and trainer, Lindsay Grice's students have won at major shows in the United States and Canada. Starting her career on the Hunter A Circuit, she continues to actively compete in both english and western events, specializing now in the AQHA circuit and is frequently in the winner's circle. Lindsay judges horse shows and teaches her popular horsemanship clinics throughout Canada and into the United States, creating thinking horsemen of her students by teaching the "hows" and "whys" of riding.
HORSE ADVICE COLUMNIST
LINDSAY GRICE
In over twenty years as a professional coach and trainer, Lindsay Grice's students have won at major shows in the United States and Canada. Starting her career on the Hunter A Circuit, she continues to actively compete in both english and western events, specializing now in the AQHA circuit and is frequently in the winner's circle. Lindsay judges horse shows and teaches her popular horsemanship clinics throughout Canada and into the United States, creating thinking horsemen of her students by teaching the "hows" and "whys" of riding.
(multi sport) coach. "Handling show nerves, distractions, and disappointments is as much a part of a success as the technical riding skills.", Ms Grice explains. When asked what she loves about her job, Lindsay responds, "I love putting complex principles of riding into a language that riders can understand." Lindsay has been a guest lecturer for the University of Guelph's Equine Behaviour programs and regularly teaches weekend clinics for local breed associations and 4H clubs. For more information, visit www.lgrice.com
Lindsay draws regularly on the sports psychology training she gained through coaching education. She is a certified Equine Canada coach as well as NCCP
WINDRIDER CHALLENGE CLINICIAN
BOB JEFFREYS
If you think that New York doesn't have cowboys, you've never met Bob
Jeffreys. For over 25 years, Bob has been helping riders develop their horsemanship skills to produce the most rewarding relationship possible with their horses. He is the founder of the Partnership Training for Horse & Rider® system and his unique Vowel Method of Applied Pressure™ enhances the rider's ability to communicate using the most effective techniques available to gain control over the horse's specific body parts.
BOB JEFFREYS
If you think that New York doesn't have cowboys, you've never met Bob
Jeffreys. For over 25 years, Bob has been helping riders develop their horsemanship skills to produce the most rewarding relationship possible with their horses. He is the founder of the Partnership Training for Horse & Rider® system and his unique Vowel Method of Applied Pressure™ enhances the rider's ability to communicate using the most effective techniques available to gain control over the horse's specific body parts.
His students enjoy his no-nonsense approach, witty attitude and his uncanny
ability to pinpoint problems and develop specific solutions. Bob's home base, Two as One Ranch, is located next to a 3,800 acre state park with miles of riding trails in Middletown, New York. Bob is an AQHA Professional Horseman, writes columns for various equine publications, has been featured on both radio and equine TV shows and has authored a book, "It's All About Breakthroughs!". Bob and Suzanne's Two as One Horsemanship™ inspires equine enthusiasts worldwide and is a unique horse training partnership that strikes a perfect balance between the English and Western riding disciplines. Join them online, at equine expos nationwide, for their Two as One Clinics, Horsemanship Education Courses, ProTrack™ Horse Trainer Certification Program and Bob & Suzanne's Wind Rider Equestrian Challenge, the hottest cross disciplinary competition in North America! For more information, visit www.twoasonehorsemanship.com
ability to pinpoint problems and develop specific solutions. Bob's home base, Two as One Ranch, is located next to a 3,800 acre state park with miles of riding trails in Middletown, New York. Bob is an AQHA Professional Horseman, writes columns for various equine publications, has been featured on both radio and equine TV shows and has authored a book, "It's All About Breakthroughs!". Bob and Suzanne's Two as One Horsemanship™ inspires equine enthusiasts worldwide and is a unique horse training partnership that strikes a perfect balance between the English and Western riding disciplines. Join them online, at equine expos nationwide, for their Two as One Clinics, Horsemanship Education Courses, ProTrack™ Horse Trainer Certification Program and Bob & Suzanne's Wind Rider Equestrian Challenge, the hottest cross disciplinary competition in North America! For more information, visit www.twoasonehorsemanship.com
WINDRIDER CHALLENGE
CLINICIAN
SUZANNE SHEPPARD
Suzanne's love of horses and their beautiful movement, in-depth understanding of correct biomechanics and teaching expertise have all come together in her work as a horse trainer. Centered Riding© Clinician and co-founder of Two as One Horsemanship™, Suzanne's cross disciplinary equine interests include trail riding, dressage, reining, jumping, gaited horses and more. She is an AQHA Professional Horsewoman with a Masters Degree in Education, a black sash in Tai Chi and more than 20 years of teaching experience.
CLINICIAN
SUZANNE SHEPPARD
Suzanne's love of horses and their beautiful movement, in-depth understanding of correct biomechanics and teaching expertise have all come together in her work as a horse trainer. Centered Riding© Clinician and co-founder of Two as One Horsemanship™, Suzanne's cross disciplinary equine interests include trail riding, dressage, reining, jumping, gaited horses and more. She is an AQHA Professional Horsewoman with a Masters Degree in Education, a black sash in Tai Chi and more than 20 years of teaching experience.
Suzanne's unique ability to teach complex equitation concepts in a humorous, creative and down to earth style empowers her students to progress in their chosen discipline safely, effectively and joyfully. In her spare time, she writes equine articles, develops and appears in instructional equine DVDs, practices Tai Chi and spends time with her Bernese Mountain dog, Maverick. For more information, visit www.twoasonehorsemanship.com
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CLINICIAN, EQUESTRIAN AUTHOR & ARTIST
SUSAN HARRIS
Susan E. Harris is an international clinician, equestrian author and artist from Cortland, New York. She has taught, trained, shown and judged in many equestrian disciplines including; hunters, jumpers, equitation, dressage, eventing, western pleasure and performance, and pleasure, gaited and versatility breeds. Susan has been active in teaching teachers and establishing certification standards for American riding instructors since the l970's and has been honoured as a Master Instructor by the American Riding Instructor Association. Susan is a Level IV Centered Riding® clinician who worked closely with Sally Swift, the founder of Centered Riding®, including creating the illustrations for Centered Riding II: Further Exploration and writing the chapter on Centered Jumping in that book.
SUSAN HARRIS
Susan E. Harris is an international clinician, equestrian author and artist from Cortland, New York. She has taught, trained, shown and judged in many equestrian disciplines including; hunters, jumpers, equitation, dressage, eventing, western pleasure and performance, and pleasure, gaited and versatility breeds. Susan has been active in teaching teachers and establishing certification standards for American riding instructors since the l970's and has been honoured as a Master Instructor by the American Riding Instructor Association. Susan is a Level IV Centered Riding® clinician who worked closely with Sally Swift, the founder of Centered Riding®, including creating the illustrations for Centered Riding II: Further Exploration and writing the chapter on Centered Jumping in that book.
She teaches clinics in Horse Gaits, Balance, and Movement, Biomechanics of Horse and Rider, Centered Riding & Centered Jumping to instructors, trainers, judges and riders in all disciplines. Her unique demonstration, "Anatomy in Motion™: The Visible Horse", in which she paints the skeleton and muscles on a live horse, has been a popular attraction at equine expos and clinics across North America and around the world, including Equine Affaire, the Quarter Horse Congress, the George Morris Horsemastership Clinic, Australian and European expos and most recently, in Japan and Iceland.
Susan Harris is the author and illustrator of popular horse books including; "Horse Gaits, Balance, and Movement", "Grooming to Win" (3rd edition, 2008) and the U.S. Pony Club Manuals of Horsemanship. With Peggy Brown, she has produced two DVDs; "Anatomy in Motion I: The Visible Horse" and "Anatomy in Motion II: The Visible Rider". She also writes a regular feature in EQUUS magazine, Commonsense Horsemanship. Susan's study of equine and human anatomy and movement, her artist's eye and experience as an instructor, trainer and teacher of teachers, give her a unique perspective on training horses and riders. Her teaching helps riders use their bodies better and apply their aids more clearly for better balance and harmony between horse and rider. Susan's knowledge of horse gaits and movement, and experience with various breeds and disciplines enables her to help all kinds of riders and horses improve their balance, comfort, movement and performance. Her positive teaching style, clarity and visual approach make learning clear, understandable and enjoyable for all ages and levels, from instructors, trainers and competitors to Pony Club, 4-H and pleasure riders. When not traveling, teaching or writing, Susan enjoys riding her Clydesdale/Paint gelding, Masquerade. For more information, visit www.anatomyinmotion.com
Susan Harris is the author and illustrator of popular horse books including; "Horse Gaits, Balance, and Movement", "Grooming to Win" (3rd edition, 2008) and the U.S. Pony Club Manuals of Horsemanship. With Peggy Brown, she has produced two DVDs; "Anatomy in Motion I: The Visible Horse" and "Anatomy in Motion II: The Visible Rider". She also writes a regular feature in EQUUS magazine, Commonsense Horsemanship. Susan's study of equine and human anatomy and movement, her artist's eye and experience as an instructor, trainer and teacher of teachers, give her a unique perspective on training horses and riders. Her teaching helps riders use their bodies better and apply their aids more clearly for better balance and harmony between horse and rider. Susan's knowledge of horse gaits and movement, and experience with various breeds and disciplines enables her to help all kinds of riders and horses improve their balance, comfort, movement and performance. Her positive teaching style, clarity and visual approach make learning clear, understandable and enjoyable for all ages and levels, from instructors, trainers and competitors to Pony Club, 4-H and pleasure riders. When not traveling, teaching or writing, Susan enjoys riding her Clydesdale/Paint gelding, Masquerade. For more information, visit www.anatomyinmotion.com
OWNER, CREATOR of HORSELIFE
STEVE WAWRYK
Steve Wawryk's lifelong love and passion for horses is what led him to pursue a career in the horse industry and helped him in creating his multifaceted company Horselife.
Drawing on his 16 years of interest and participation in a wide variety of equestrian disciplines, Steve has created a brand of tack, most notably his Horselife bitless bridles and treeless saddles. He offers clinics and seminars to small groups interested in learning more about bitless and treeless riding. Steve can answer all your questions and provide hands on instruction to help you get started riding in this exciting discipline. The Horselife "free saddle trial" program is a great way to insure that treeless riding is right for both you and your horse.
STEVE WAWRYK
Steve Wawryk's lifelong love and passion for horses is what led him to pursue a career in the horse industry and helped him in creating his multifaceted company Horselife.
Drawing on his 16 years of interest and participation in a wide variety of equestrian disciplines, Steve has created a brand of tack, most notably his Horselife bitless bridles and treeless saddles. He offers clinics and seminars to small groups interested in learning more about bitless and treeless riding. Steve can answer all your questions and provide hands on instruction to help you get started riding in this exciting discipline. The Horselife "free saddle trial" program is a great way to insure that treeless riding is right for both you and your horse.
When Steve is not busy running his tack business he is writing his daily blog on all things related to horses. Want to improve your riding? Steve offers horse training and private riding lessons to people interested in learning a no nonsense safe approach to "real life riding". In a very short time Steve can have you and your horse working in harmony. In his spare time, Steve enjoys camping or traveling with his wife and two sons. On any given weekend Steve can be found playing polo, roping cattle, fox hunting or participating in some other horseback pursuit. If you ever thought about trying bitless or treeless riding be sure to take in Steve's seminar, you won't
want to miss it. For more information, visit www.horselife.ca
want to miss it. For more information, visit www.horselife.ca
GAYLE ECKER
As a former researcher, Gayle conducted research in the area of exercise physiology, with an emphasis on the physiology of prolonged exercise. She has been the Assistant Chef d'Equipe for the Canadian Endurance Team. Gayle has traveled with them to Dubai in the UAE, France and Spain for international FEI competitions including 2 World Endurance Championships and the Pan-Am Endurance Championships. As part of the Canadian team for the "On To Atlanta" research, Gayle studied heat stress, acclimatization and fluid/electrolyte balance and has done private consulting with endurance, eventing and racehorses. She has presented an extensive number of seminars and articles for the horse owner. While promoting education and working with the Office of Open Learning, Gayle developed the Equine Science Certificate program. In her current role as Senior Manager of Equine Guelph, she is involved in the education and communications program for the Equine Industry. For more information, visit www.equineguelph.ca and www.equimania.ca
As a former researcher, Gayle conducted research in the area of exercise physiology, with an emphasis on the physiology of prolonged exercise. She has been the Assistant Chef d'Equipe for the Canadian Endurance Team. Gayle has traveled with them to Dubai in the UAE, France and Spain for international FEI competitions including 2 World Endurance Championships and the Pan-Am Endurance Championships. As part of the Canadian team for the "On To Atlanta" research, Gayle studied heat stress, acclimatization and fluid/electrolyte balance and has done private consulting with endurance, eventing and racehorses. She has presented an extensive number of seminars and articles for the horse owner. While promoting education and working with the Office of Open Learning, Gayle developed the Equine Science Certificate program. In her current role as Senior Manager of Equine Guelph, she is involved in the education and communications program for the Equine Industry. For more information, visit www.equineguelph.ca and www.equimania.ca
DR. SCOTT HIE
EQUINE CHIROPRACTIC
Dr R Scott Hie graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1996, being accepted into the College after completing two years of undergraduate study in Animal Science at the University of Guelph. He has maintained a private human practice in Toronto since his graduation. In addition he completed the Canadian Animal Chiropractic Certification Program and continues to instruct at the program. He is also a member of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. He has a longstanding passion for horses which has lead to his involvement in many different disciplines, including harness racing, thoroughbred racing, polo, barrel racing, endurance, reining, 3 day eventing, jumpers, and hunters. When he is not practicing he enjoys travelling, his motorcycle, many sports and time on his family's farm.
EQUINE CHIROPRACTIC
Dr R Scott Hie graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1996, being accepted into the College after completing two years of undergraduate study in Animal Science at the University of Guelph. He has maintained a private human practice in Toronto since his graduation. In addition he completed the Canadian Animal Chiropractic Certification Program and continues to instruct at the program. He is also a member of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. He has a longstanding passion for horses which has lead to his involvement in many different disciplines, including harness racing, thoroughbred racing, polo, barrel racing, endurance, reining, 3 day eventing, jumpers, and hunters. When he is not practicing he enjoys travelling, his motorcycle, many sports and time on his family's farm.
MARC-ANDRE BLOUIN
Marc was born in Quebec City and as a child his father bred and trained Standardbreds. As a teenager he competed mostly in Quarter Horse shows and a few Jumper Shows.
He worked eleven years as a veterinarian assistant, spending the winters in Florida and the summers in New Jersey. During which time, he returned to the University of Guelph and obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree with Honours in Animal Biology, specializing in nutrition.
Marc was born in Quebec City and as a child his father bred and trained Standardbreds. As a teenager he competed mostly in Quarter Horse shows and a few Jumper Shows.
He worked eleven years as a veterinarian assistant, spending the winters in Florida and the summers in New Jersey. During which time, he returned to the University of Guelph and obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree with Honours in Animal Biology, specializing in nutrition.
While waiting for funding on his masters project, he worked as a nutritional consultant for 4 years. In 1998, Marc became the Equine Technical Service Manager for Agribrands Purina Canada and is currently still in that position today.
Marc has attended the past four Equine Nutrition and Physiology Symposiums, and numerous other equine nutritional conferences in Canada and the United States. He presented at the International Conference on Equine Exercise Physiology in 2002. In addition, he presented at many other equine conferences, organized by Purina and other groups such as OEF, OVC, University of Guelph Animal Science, HPBA, University de Montreal, University Laval a Quebec, SONACC, Salon du Cheval, in Canada and internationally.
Marc currently owns and trains Thoroughbred Racehorses as a hobby.
Marc has attended the past four Equine Nutrition and Physiology Symposiums, and numerous other equine nutritional conferences in Canada and the United States. He presented at the International Conference on Equine Exercise Physiology in 2002. In addition, he presented at many other equine conferences, organized by Purina and other groups such as OEF, OVC, University of Guelph Animal Science, HPBA, University de Montreal, University Laval a Quebec, SONACC, Salon du Cheval, in Canada and internationally.
Marc currently owns and trains Thoroughbred Racehorses as a hobby.
ALLYSON MACDONALD
After graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1988 I worked in conventional mixed practice. I have met hundreds of animals who suffer from a broad variety of health conditions and diseases. While many of these animals responded very well to western therapy there is a population who I was frustrated not to be able to offer a complete return to good health.
Having the opportunity five years ago to work with a veterinary acupuncturist on several of my cases led me to pursue a certification in veterinary acupuncture which I completed in 2007. I am currently working toward a certification in herbal medicine as well. My vision is to improve the quality of life in all animals presented to me. Acupuncture is effective in treating a large variety of equine medical conditions from lameness to internal disorders. It gives me pleasure to explain the science of acupuncture to horse owners so you will understand when your animal might benefit. Allyson MacDonald, www.macdonaldmvs.ca
After graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1988 I worked in conventional mixed practice. I have met hundreds of animals who suffer from a broad variety of health conditions and diseases. While many of these animals responded very well to western therapy there is a population who I was frustrated not to be able to offer a complete return to good health.
Having the opportunity five years ago to work with a veterinary acupuncturist on several of my cases led me to pursue a certification in veterinary acupuncture which I completed in 2007. I am currently working toward a certification in herbal medicine as well. My vision is to improve the quality of life in all animals presented to me. Acupuncture is effective in treating a large variety of equine medical conditions from lameness to internal disorders. It gives me pleasure to explain the science of acupuncture to horse owners so you will understand when your animal might benefit. Allyson MacDonald, www.macdonaldmvs.ca
DENISE LENZ
SCHLEESE SADDLERY SERVICE
Denise Lenz has been with Schleese Saddlery Service- The Female Saddle Specialist since 2003, but has been associated with the principals of the company since its inception in 1986. Classically trained in dressage in both Europe and North America, Denise has over twenty years of experience working with internationally known trainers such as Jo Hinneman, Dietrich Von Hopfgarten, Bonnie Bonnello, Bodo Hangen, Nancy Smith, and Evi & Hans Pracht. She has extensive show experience in many disciplines including dressage, English, Western and Breed Shows.
SCHLEESE SADDLERY SERVICE
Denise Lenz has been with Schleese Saddlery Service- The Female Saddle Specialist since 2003, but has been associated with the principals of the company since its inception in 1986. Classically trained in dressage in both Europe and North America, Denise has over twenty years of experience working with internationally known trainers such as Jo Hinneman, Dietrich Von Hopfgarten, Bonnie Bonnello, Bodo Hangen, Nancy Smith, and Evi & Hans Pracht. She has extensive show experience in many disciplines including dressage, English, Western and Breed Shows.
Denise has competed in Dressage on numerous horses from Training Level thru PSG with some career highlights including winning Reserve Basic Champion Western Canada, Champion Region 18 Arabian Sport Horse Division Training and 1st Level. Her current horse Liam, an Arabian gelding, is presently competing at 3rd level.
Denise is a graduate of the Meredith Manor International Equestrian School, in Virginia with a Riding Master III certificate. She is a Schleese Certified Saddlefit Technician, with extensive training and experience in all aspects of fitting and adjusting saddles, as well as a working knowledge in human and equine anatomy and biomechanics - especially as these relate to saddle fit.
She also attended the LA Olympics as Canadian Olympic Dressage Team Stable Manager, and has been a guest speaker at various trade shows, conventions and clinics ( including clinics with Heike Kemmer and Gerd Heuschmann, DVM).
Denise is a graduate of the Meredith Manor International Equestrian School, in Virginia with a Riding Master III certificate. She is a Schleese Certified Saddlefit Technician, with extensive training and experience in all aspects of fitting and adjusting saddles, as well as a working knowledge in human and equine anatomy and biomechanics - especially as these relate to saddle fit.
She also attended the LA Olympics as Canadian Olympic Dressage Team Stable Manager, and has been a guest speaker at various trade shows, conventions and clinics ( including clinics with Heike Kemmer and Gerd Heuschmann, DVM).
