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Connie Flores is a certified Equine Nutrition Advisor and the owner of 17 Hand Equine Nutrition.

Her goal is to help horse owners understand the purpose behind every ingredient in their horse’s diet and to help develop a personalized feed program specific to the horse as a unique individual. Connie works independently of any feed company and provides unbiased feedback and recommendations, as well as keeps the owner’s goals in mind.

On this episode, we discuss Connie’s why behind empowering owners to understand their horse’s nutrition, advice for both hard and easy keepers, hay testing, and so much more.

Connect with Connie:

17 Hand Equine Nutrition Website: https://www.17handequine.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/17handequinenutrition/

The Forage Porridge Website: https://theforageporridge.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theforageporridge/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connieincolorado/

Mary Ann Simonds has worked as a researcher, educator, coach and consultant for over 40 years in the fields of human and animal behavior, communication, consciousness and ethology. Lecturing and consulting nationally and internationally primarily on horse-human interactions, her work blends the application of science with intuition integrating cultural issues and finding solutions for the well-being of people and animal. She has produced numerous educational materials including videos and books and has a new book “A Horse by Nature” recently out.

Currently living in Wellington, FL, Mary Ann has retired from a rigorous teaching with the Institute of Integrated Sciences and the Whole Horse & Equestrian Science Institute to focus on writing and speaking. Her pioneering work has focused on stress management in animals and how humans influence animal behavior both in the wild and in captivity. Integrating a whole systems approach to interspecies psychology, Mary Ann has worked with governments, communities, businesses, non-profit organizations and universities.

On this episode, we discuss signs of stress in horses, horse personality assessments, skills of a good horseperson, welfare, and the future of the sport.

Connect with Mary Ann:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/equinesbynature/
Website: https://maryannsimonds.com/
Order the Book: https://maryannsimonds.com/a-horse-by-nature-release/

Miah O’Cain is an equine sports massage therapist and the owner of Highland 3:5 Equine Services. She has a vast knowledge of additional supportive techniques and modalities - many of which we’ll discuss today. This includes redlight therapies, Tuning Forks, Bemer, and cryotherapy.

Her ultimate goal is to find the root cause of pain and dysfunction and then fix the problem at the core, not mask it. She does this by bringing body, mind, and soul back into alignment.

On this episode, we discuss the different body work modalities and technology, how to know what is best for your horse, and so much more.

Connect with Miah:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highland35equineservices/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089139490856

MD Equestrians is a company that designs and sells bitless bridles and accessories, as well as their new bareback pads. With products available in sizes from miniature to extra-large, the mission is to make this way of working with horses accessible for everyone.

The founder, Marloes Blok, is a young entrepreneur who had the idea of starting this company after going on her own bitless journey when her horse was showing signs that he didn’t want to wear a bit.

On this episode, we discuss what it’s like to start and run your own business, her advice to other young equestrian entrepreneurs, being a social media influencer, getting started with bitless riding, the differences between side-pull bitless bridles and hackamores, and so much more.

Connect with Marloes:

Website: https://www.mdequestrians.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diegoandmarloes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@diego.marloes
MD Equestrians Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdequestrians/
MD Equestrians TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdequestrians

Kerri’s early awareness included a natural ability to communicate with animals and all of life in subtle realms of consciousness, through energy and presence. With wisdom, guidance and communication from many teachers (human and non-human), she assists to help you recognize your capacity to experience connection and communication through presence, through the heart.

Without dependence on a modality or system, Kerri has blazed a new trail on the road to freedom from limitations and conditioning. On this trail, all species are welcome and integrate through frequencies of communication. The greatest gift she can give to you is her own purity of expression, sharing her own journey, to help you see that if she can do it... so can you.

On this episode, we hear Kerri’s inspiring journey and discuss horse-human communication, becoming more aware of your own intuition, and so much more.

Connect with Kerri:

Website: https://www.generateharmony.com
Activating and Facilitating Feel - Live Q&A (May 27th): https://www.generateharmony.com/events/activating-and-facilitating-feel-live-qa

Jenn Savage is an equine bodyworker and educator with the mission to help educate and empower horse owners who want what’s best for their horses above all else.

She believes in the importance of giving back as much as we can to our equine athletes, especially when we ask big jobs of them. So, she’s on a mission to empower others with knowledge and resources to help prehab their horse while training like a Savage.

In this episode, we discuss signs your horse may need body work, what your warm-up routine may be missing, the importance of prehab, building a community of like-minded horse people, and so much more.

Connect with Jenn:

Website: https://www.savageequineservices.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savageequineservices
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SavageEquineServices/