2023 EQUUS Albuquerque Film & Arts Fest | The Mustang Summit Program by EQUUS Film & Arts Fest

EQUUS Albuquerque Film & Arts Fest The Mustang Summit November 16 – 19, 2023 Albuquerque, New Mexico Program

EQUUS Official Artwork by: Shelly Presley

EQUUS Film & Arts Fest presents

The Location & The Venue Loving Thunder Therapeutic Riding, Inc.

AUTHENTIC ALBUQUERQUE Visiting Albuquerque allows you to experience the authentic Southwest. As one of the oldest cities in the United States, Albuquerque boasts a unique multicultural history and heritage. Native American, Hispanic & Latino cultural influences are a part of everyday life. You will always know you're someplace special, whether you're eating at one of our traditional New Mexican restaurants, shopping at one of the thousands of shops and galleries around town, enjoying our world-class visual and performing arts, or playing on the best golf courses in the Southwest. Nowhere is the confluence of past and present more dramatic than here in Albuquerque, where the modern city skyline is set against a backdrop of the stunning Sandia Mountains and an endless, timeless blue sky. https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/

Wild Horse Fundraiser

VIP Event at Loving Thunder Therapeutic Riding 1 Larrabee Farm Rd, Corrales, NM 87048 4 pm –8 pm

Meet the Filmmakers, Mustang Trainers, and Special Guests from The Mustang Summit and EQUUS Film & Arts Fest Food, Music, and Fun are all included!

Tickets are available online and are limited: $100 per person Includes Dinner & Music – Available Cash Bar (Beer & Wine) http://www.equusfilmfestival.net/equus-albuquerque.html EQUUS Official Artwork by: Shelly Presley

EQUUS Film & Arts Fest | The Mustang Summit Albuquerque, New Mexico November 2023 EQUUS Film & Arts Fest will be galloping back into New Mexico with the EQUUS Film & Arts Fest and The Mustang Summit, November 16 – 19, 2023, bringing the excitement to Albuquerque! Presenting a full weekend of programming including the EQUUS Film Festival, an Art & Literary Event, Equestrian/Mustang Demos, Lectures, and other exciting events. www.equusfilmfestival.net

Sunday, November 19 – Cowboy Church with Randy Helm – 8 am Sunday, November 19 - Mustang Summit Demo Programs – 9 am – 3 pm Sunday, November 19 – Panels & Vendors at Loving Thunder – 9 am – 3 pm Sunday, November 19 – Yearling Mustang Auction - 3 pm Sunday, November 19 – EQUUS Film Fest Films at Hotel Chaco – 12 pm – 6 pm Sunday, November 19 - EQUUS Winnie Awards - 7 pm – 8:30 pm

Benefits of a Partnership with the EQUUS Film & Arts Fest ➢ Partnering with an established Internationally acclaimed Equine Film, Art & Literary Fest ➢ Celebrating the 11th season in 2023 ➢ Exposure to a Global Audience through the “Virtual” On-Demand Film Fest ➢ Attended by International guests, artist, and filmmakers and those from across the country ➢ Annual visitors when we were in New York City 800 – 1000 film & art fest guests attending over the weekend – hosted in a smaller venue in NYC for the artists and authors (in 2019 we moved to the expansive Kentucky Horse Park artist and authors attendance doubled) ➢ Connecting with subscribers and visitors to the EQUUS Film Channel ➢ Marketing and exposure on all EQUUS Social Media outlets ➢ Albuquerque, New Mexico is much more inviting to filmmakers, artists, authors, and other demos. We are sure that our visitors in November will love the location! ➢ Partnering with the EQUUS Art & Literary Corral and The Mustang Summit – with invited local equestrian artists as well as selected award-winning EQUUS artists, creating a great holiday shopping opportunity and exposure for marketing of products and services

Laurel Graeber of the NEW YORK TIMES wrote:

"EQUUS, however, has the heft and breadth of a Clydesdale, screening more than 80 films Friday through Sunday in Brooklyn. It also comprises equine art and book showcases, director panels and jury awards (the Winnies).... EQUUS has just instituted an on-demand streaming service for its films, which “aren’t made in somebody’s little back room on a laptop,” said Lisa Diersen, an equestrian and former engineer who founded the festival in 2013, “These are PBS-quality documentaries.” (Equus also shows a few fictional films.)" EQUUS Film Fest Documentary Watch the exciting 2021 WINNIE Awards Event https://equustelevision.com/watch/932 EQUUS Film & Arts Fest 2021 Documentary https://equustelevision.com/watch/957

Title, Presenting and Custom Sponsorship Packages **Available Upon Request** Platinum Sponsorship Package $5,000 •Exclusive Social Media blast •Listed as a preferred partner on EquusFilmFestival.net •2–10-minute introduction at VIP party (Their choice on timeframe) •Presentation slide with company information & logo •4’ x 2’ Banner at The Mustang Summit Location •Branded logo on banners •VIP Passes for 4 Guest Diamond Sponsorship Package $3000 •Exclusive Social Media blast •Listed as a preferred partner on EquusFilmFestival.net •2–10-minute introduction at VIP party (Their choice on timeframe) •Presentation slide with company information & logo •4’ x 2’ Banner at The Mustang Summit Location •Branded logo on banners •VIP Passes for 2 Guest Gold Sponsorship Package $1500 •Social Media blast with all sponsors •Listed as a preferred partner on EquusFilmFestival.net •2-minute introduction at VIP party •4’ x 2’ Banner at The Mustang Summit Location •Presentation slide with company information & logo •VIP Passes for 1 Guest Silver Sponsorship Package $1000 •Social Media blast with all sponsors •Shout out for being a sponsor at live event •4’ x 2’ Banner at The Mustang Summit Location •Presentation slide with company information & logo

Schedule of Events: Thursday, November 16 – Opening evening VIP Event – 4 pm – 8 pm Friday, November 17 – Mustang Summit Demo Programs – 9 am – 3 pm Friday, November 17 – Panels & Vendors at Loving Thunder – 9 am – 3 pm Friday, November 17 – EQUUS Films at Hotel Chaco – 4 pm – 9:30 pm Saturday, November 18 – Mustang Summit Demo Programs – 9 am – 3 pm Saturday, November 18 – Panels & Vendors at Loving Thunder – 9 am – 3 pm Saturday, November 18 – EQUUS Films at hotel Chaco - 12 pm – 9:30 pm Sunday, November 19 – Cowboy Church with Randy Helm – 8 am Sunday, November 19 - Mustang Summit Demo Programs – 9 am – 3 pm Sunday, November 19 – Panels & Vendors at Loving Thunder – 9 am – 3 pm Sunday, November 19 – Yearling Mustang Adoption – 3 pm Sunday, November 19 – EQUUS Film Fest Films at Hotel Chaco – 12 pm – 6 pm Sunday, November 19 - EQUUS WINNIE Awards - 7 pm – 8:30 pm Ticket Link: https://equusfilmfestival.ticketspice.com/equus-film-arts-fest--the-mustang-summit--albuquerque-nm

Our program will include local Arizona Mustang specialists as well as guest speakers from across the country.

These Exhibitors and Guests will be part of the program: Randy Helm – Mustang Trainer and Prison Program Developer - Mustanger– Arizona Michael Dunne – Equine Empowered Therapy – California Clay McDermont – Equine Empowered Therapy – California Will Friday – Equine Empowered Therapy – California Allen Pogue – Imagine A Horse – New Mexico Sue De Laurentis – Imagine A Horse – New Mexico Leslie Desmond – Author / Press - Texas Jackie Fleming – Ranch – New Mexico Lynn Thomas – Horses for Mental Health – President – Utah Richelle Montoya - Navajo Nation Vice President – New Mexico Amy Dumas – Wild Horse and Burro Program Manager for BLM-California – California Anna Twinney – Reach Out To Horses – North Carolina Alecz Adams – Mustang Trainer – Veterans Program – Mustanger – Colorado Bruce Anderson – Natural Humanship – Mustanger – South Carolina Shanie Silver - Penny Lane Foal Rescue - Mustanger – New Mexico Lisanne Fear – Mustang Discovery Ride – Wyoming Julianne Neal – Mustang Discovery Ride Project – Filmmaker – South Carolina Sky Epperson – Mustang TIP Trainer –Mustang Adoption Academy - Mustanger – Indiana “Papa” Mike Cassedy – Mustang Trainer – Mustanger – Kentucky Ryan Poole - Double R Equine services NM – New Mexico Amanda Held – Mustang Veterans Program – Ohio Annamaria Sims – Neuro Pathway work with Mustangs – Mustanger - Illinois Sandy Johnson – Placitas Wild Horses – New Mexico Clea Hall – Happy Rascals Ranch – New Mexico Twuana Rupp – Loving Thunder Therapeutic Riding – New Mexico Dr. Rebecca Evanko - Wilderwood Equine Therapy – New Mexico Patricia Irick – Mustang Camp – New Mexico Katie Johanson - Four Corners Equine Rescue – New Mexico

Wild Horse & Burro BLM - Mustangs – Oklahoma Amy Dumas – California - Bureau of Land Management Ashley Fischer – New Mexico Center For Therapeutic Riding – New Mexico Karen Molony – Cloud Dancers Therapeutic Horsemanship – New Mexico Susan Ash - Havasupai Horses - New Mexico Matthew Cohn – Filmmaker – Washington DC Alicia Goetz –Freedom Reigns Sanctuary - California Cipriano “Cipi” Echezarreta - Freedom Reigns Sanctuary - California Laureano Echezarreta - Freedom Reigns Sanctuary - California Carrie Echezarreta - Freedom Reigns Sanctuary - California Laura Harper – Filmmaker – Colorado Dawn Perrine – Filmmaker – California Lynne Pomeranz – Wild Horse Fine Art Photography – New Mexico Jodie Brenner – Artist – Texas Joe B. Armstrong – Author - New Mexico Karina Lewis – Author – Wyoming Shayla Ashley – Filmmaker - Colorado Tiffany Noelle Chacon – Author – Florida

And more!!!

EQUUS Film & Arts Festival has 40 Selected Film Entries 64 Selected Literary Entries Podcast and Art Entries, too! We are hosting the EQUUS Theater in the Hotel Chaco.

8812 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM www.horsemensfeedandsupply.com 505-792-8225

ABOUT THE EQUUS FILM & ARTS FEST The 11th annual EQUUS Film & Arts Fest has partnered with Horses for Mental Health and Loving Thunder Therapeutic Riding in Albuquerque, New Mexico this year! The EQUUS Film & Arts Fest takes place as both Virtually and In-Person Event! It is the first event of its kind to offer a home to the storytellers of the horse world, with films, documentaries, videos, commercials and shorts from around the world and cultural elements of fine equestrian art and literature.

Founded in 2013 by Lisa Diersen, Director/Organizer, an avid equestrian, who has spent her life in the company of horses. Julianne Neal joined the team in 2016. The EQUUS Film & Arts Fest highlights and rewards the diverse and creative efforts of those who pay artistic homage to the horse. Lisa’s mission is to show the world how horses can bring everyone together regardless of race, age, gender, abilities or disabilities. She presently raises, trains and loves Lusitano horses in Saint Charles, Illinois with her Jack Russell, Amore. Every horse has a story, it’s our mission at the EQUUS Film & Arts Fest to share those stories, through film, art and literature. The EQUUS Film Festival is now available ON-DEMAND, streaming to all your devices. Visit our website at: http://www.equusfilmfestival.net/ and our FaceBook page. PR AND/OR SPONSOR CONTACT: Lisa Diersen lisa@equusfilmfestival.net +1-630-272-3077 Additional Info: Julianne Neal julianneneal@me.com +1-803-351-0223 Assistant to the Director: Julie Martin SOCIAL MEDIA FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/EquusFilmFestivalNYC Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/EFFNYC/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/EQUUSFilmNYC

Hundreds of films have gained recognition, found international distribution and reached global audiences We believe that film holds the power to experience a story in the most compelling way. We empower storytellers to share their unique equine stories in the most optimal setting: a movie theater. By placing the EQUUS Film Fest in the unique locations around the world, people from all walks of life can enjoy these inspiring stories. We look forward to welcoming you to the 2023 EQUUS Film & Arts Fest Westcliffe, and The Mustang Summit where you can enjoy the impressive line-up of films, amazing artists and interesting authors, along with a full line up of Mustang Clinicians. Founder | Lisa Diersen

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Julianne Neal: JA Media Productions – South Carolina Podcast Producer/Editor/Host Documentary Filmmaker EQUUS Film and Arts Fest Director of Programming CAMDEN, SC EQUUS Tour Stop Organizer WEBSITES: www.jamediaconnections.com www.naturesview.us www.amustangstory.com https://themarleyproject.org www.equusfilmfestivalcamden.com Julianne is the owner of JA Media Connections, LLC and the Producer/Director of A Mustang Story, the documentary/docuseries covering The Mustang Discovery Ride and other Mustang-related stories. She works in partnership with Bruce Anderson to provide Equine Assisted Services through Nature's View, Inc. and The Marley Project, Inc, a non-profit 501(c)(3) with a mission of providing equine education and public service. The organization connects horses with individuals, educational groups, law enforcement officers and management training professionals through Anderson's Natural HumanshipTM work. Julianne retired in 2022 after a 35-year career in Arts Education and K-12 Administration. A life-long horse lover, she owns and operates Thornfield LLC, a boarding and training facility in South Carolina. She combines her love of all things equine, educational experience and arts focus to bring clients and projects together through the boutique creative production company, JA Media Connections LLC. Julianne attended the Manhattan Film Institute in 2016 and began working with film production through a partnership with The Art of Storytelling (AOS), an international agency specializing in well-crafted, engaging stories designed to transform and inspire. Their first collaborative project, “THE EDGE: Bruce Anderson - Natural Humanship,” is an awardwinning documentary providing insight into Anderson's work. JA Media Connections LLC produces a catalogue of podcasts. Julianne hosts Whinny Tales, featuring Anderson's work as a horse trainer and clinician. From “Horse stories and pony legends to unicorn yarns,” the podcast has featured such organizations as the EQUUS Film and Arts Fest, Equitana USA, Horses and Humans Research Foundation and Creative Spirits UnLeashed. As a member of the EQUUS Film and Arts Fest Team, Julianne serves as Director of Production and Education, creating the Spotlight Rescue Series and the documentary film, A Pony and His Boy, as well as the festival podcast and WebChats. She recently produced a bi-weekly podcast for Brooke USA, On The Road, as well as Tiny Horse Talk and the Mustang Discovery Ride Podcast. In her spare time, Julianne loves to ride her Warmblood/Shire cross, Winston. EQUUS Film & Arts Fest Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equus-film-and-artsfest/id1494713109 America’s Horse on America’s Trail: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/themustang-discovery-ride-americas-horse-on-americas/id1591933653 Whinny-Tales Podcast: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/julianne-neal/whinnytales

Tom Camacho – New Mexico Co-Coordinator Albuquerque Volunteer at Loving Thunder Therapeutic Riding and Penny Lane Foal Rescue Tom Camacho is a Grant Writer and a Strategic Planning, Education Outreach and Curriculum Development Consultant for numerous non-profit arts and social service organizations nationally. Holding a BA in Arts & Media Management from Columbia College Chicago, and an MA in Communication Media & Theater from Northeastern Illinois University and having provided over 25 years of non-profit development and administrative experience, he is elated to contribute his expertise to the Equus Film and Arts Festival. His past collaborative work has included The Joffrey Ballet, Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre, Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, the Jane Addams Hull House, the Chicago Park District, Animal Rescue & Veteran Support Services, Amnesty International, Youth Technology Corps and the Notah Begay III Foundation in New Mexico. He has aided 11 non-profit organizations in acquiring their IRS 501(c)3 non-profit status and continually contributes pro-bono advice to numerous organizations that are in their start-up years. One of his primary objectives encompassed governmental advocacy for integrating arts-based curriculum in Chicago Public Schools and his many efforts have included the development of many curriculum-based arts programs that are presently serving multiple Chicago Public Schools. His intrinsic aspiration through his years of nonprofit work is to make an impact on the lives of people such that their achievements exceed their imagined potential.

Deborah Ann Caiafa – Illinois Team EQUUS – All Around Go To Gal! Deb has been a key TEAM member for the EQUUS Film & Arts Fest for many years. If you cannot find her helping at the info desk you can find her finding the closest horse to give them a kiss! She is a fierce advocate for the American Wild Mustang and a lover of all horses. She has falling back in love with riding and takes weekly lessons at Bull Valley Equestrian Center in Elburn, Illinois on a beautiful Draft Cross mare. Working on her jumping and Hunt Seat Equitation! She makes her home in Warrenville, Illinois with her wonderful husband “Chubb-O” and her pack of pups. With out wonderful helpers like Deb EQUUS wouldn’t be able to bring you the best in equine films, literature and art! Our volunteers are the backbone of the fest!! Thank you, Deb, for all your dedication and hard work! You can look to Deb to help answer any questions you might have at the fest!

New Mexico Equine Liability Act

Under New Mexico Law, “No person, corporation or partnership is liable for personal injuries to or for the death of a rider that may occur as a result of the behavior of equine animals while engaged in any equine activities.” And “No person, corporation or partnership shall make any claim against, maintain any action against or recover from a rider, operator, owner, trainer or promoter for injury, loss or damage resulting from equine behavior unless the acts or omissions of the rider, owner, operator, trainer or promoter constitutes negligence.”

Loving Thunder's mission is to empower and improve the quality of life for people with mental and physical challenges through therapeutic horsemanship, therapies, and educational outreach. What is therapeutic horseback riding and is it therapy? Therapeutic Riding is different from Hippotherapy. We target riding skills as our first goal. We strive to teach "Horsemanship" to our riders with special needs. Hippotherapy is offered by a licensed therapist (Occupational, Physical, or Speech), specifically targeting a therapy goal, and is usually prescribed by a Physician. It does not necessarily teach horseback riding or horsemanship skills, and rarely involves grooming and tacking of the horses. Technically, therapeutic riding is not therapy. However, therapeutic riding targets riding skills and the rider gains many benefits such as building muscle strength, eye hand coordination, fine and gross motor improvement, social skills, self confidence, and a fun outdoor recreational activity. Riders are motivated to participate with of the horse interaction. We have riders age 4 and older with a variety of life challenges. Some of those challenges are Autism, Down Syndrome, developmental delays, ADD & ADHD, spinal defects, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and many more. We will design a therapeutic riding lesson to fit your rider and all of their needs. Some riders have up to 3 volunteers and some have none. Our veterans are here as functioning adults and generally require no sidewalkers or horse leaders but gain confidence and overcome many symptoms of PTSD by bonding with the horses. The horses are sentient beings and are able to give immediate response and reaction to built up tension and anger. They naturally respond to the release of their energy and anxieties. https://lovingthunder.com/

About Commissioner Jay C. Block Commissioner Jay C. Block was born in Manchester, NH, and grew up with a strong interest to serve his community at a young age. In 1987 and early 1988, he worked for the Jack Kemp for President campaign during the New Hampshire primary. In 1989, Jay graduated from high school and decided to serve his country, enlisting in the Air Force Reserve. He then transferred to the North Dakota Air National Guard while attending college at North Dakota State University where he also interned for a U.S. Senator in 1993 and graduated with a Political Science degree in 1995 and a commission through the Air Force ROTC program. During Jay’s distinguished 21+ years as an officer, he served in numerous nuclear weapons assignments to include Minuteman III (MMIII) ICBM maintenance officer and an ICBM launch officer where he was hand-selected to test launch a MMIII missile in 2001. Later that year Jay earned a master’s degree in international relations from Troy State University that would help him during later assignments as the senior American on two foreign installations. Due to the ongoing Global War on Terror, Jay volunteered to serve in Afghanistan from 2005-06, where his biggest impact was commanding and organizing numerous humanitarian missions for the Afghan people. Jay also had the distinction to command at two different locations where he served as the senior American officer representing our country on Ascension Island in the South Atlantic and at Volkel Air Base in The Netherlands. Jay retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2016 and he and his children decided to stay in Rio Rancho to settle down after 12 moves in 21 years. Due to Jay’s vast experience working in the nuclear enterprise, Jay started a second career conducting business development in private industry leading a diverse team Jay has three kids, one UNM graduate, and two Rio Rancho High School graduates. Jay is dedicated to bringing economic development to Sandoval County and is involved in several charities in our county. Phone: (505) 252-6218 Email: jblock@sandovalcountynm.gov

EQUUS Official Host Hotel Our landmark Albuquerque luxury hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Old Town and the Sawmill District, offering accommodations and amenities, including our on-site restaurant and bars, an outdoor resort swimming pool, a romantic wedding chapel, and more than 62,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. Hotel Albuquerque is only steps away from Sawmill Market: a 25,000 square-foot food hall with various local vendors featuring an array of culinary experiences. Hotel Albuquerque is being transformed again into one of the most luxurious hotels in New Mexico. We will welcome you with new guest bathrooms, additional renovations in the guest rooms, and traditional New Mexican tile throughout the property. https://www.hotelabq.com/

Who We Are Horses for Mental Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to increase awareness, public engagement, funds, and access to programs incorporating horses for mental health and personal growth. We partner with nonprofit organizations, philanthropists, celebrities, influencers, and companies to realize our collective vision of a world where all mental health needs are met – together. We seek to strengthen engagement to create a community of inclusivity and diversity while increasing access to quality mental health programs incorporating horses that serve all groups of people.. Our Team Our team consists of world-class thought leaders with expertise in varying disciplines ranging from: mental health, horsemanship, brand development and strategy, fundraising and awareness modeling, talent acquisition, sponsorship consulting, creative scripting and design, program management, impact reporting and analysis, among other engagements in the social impact realm. Our team involves and engages with experts and leaders in the equine-assisted services industry, and specifically with psychotherapy and counseling incorporating horses, who help advise our work.

Horses for Mental Health (HMH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to expand the role horses play in mental health and well-being to realize our vision of a world where all mental health needs are met. At our foundation is our heart for the welfare of both horses and humans, and how they can impact each other to heal and thrive in incredible ways. https://horsesformentalhealth.org/

Lynn Thomas, Co-Founder/President

Penny Lane Foal Rescue “Partnering youth and horses to achieve their full potential” Penny Lane Foal Rescue is committed to rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned and abandoned foals throughout New Mexico and the Navajo Nation, providing intensive socialization and foundation skills training, and placement into their loving, forever homes. We are a strong community resource for New Mexicans needing assistance with caring for orphaned and abandoned foals, including those rescued out of roundups and auctions. pennylanefoals@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/pennylanefoals https://www.pennylanefoals.com/

Penny Lane Foal Rescue is a 501c(3) charitable organization. Tax ID: 83-2993708

Equine Empowered Therapy Costa Mesa, California Using the magic of horses to provide positive outcomes for veterans through collaboration Equine Empowered Therapy (EET) is a fully certified 501(c)(3) charitable corporation designed for veterans who are experiencing difficulty reintegrating into civilian life. EET utilizes natural horsemanship and rescued horses to provide programs that achieve therapeutic success, education, vocational training and relief from PTS in Southern California. E.E.T. is free to all veterans. https://www.equineempoweredtherapy.com/ FEDERAL TAX ID: 82-4213627 https://www.facebook.com/EquineEmpoweredTherapy/

ABOUT US Horses For Healing, Inc., a 501(c)3 was established in 2013 with the goal of using horses as therapy partners to help humans resolve challenges related to PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other trauma related issues. Horses For Healing is a clinical program that utilizes licensed therapists to facilitate the therapeutic work. All horses partnering with Horses For Healing are trained as equine therapy partners. They love their work and the clients they see each week. The clinical work is based in evidence-based models of practice and all therapists are trained in trauma-informed care, cognitive processing therapy, and equine therapy among other special trainings. Horses For Healing provides equine therapy for children, adolescents, adults and families. Over 200 clients have been served since 2013. In addition to serving children and families in the civilian population, Horses For Healing serves active duty, veteran and National Guard military personnel. Programming for military includes equine therapy and the following complementary services: Ashva yoga, restorative yoga, mindfulness, acupuncture, Trauma Release therapy, acudetox, and annual retreat opportunities. Horses For Healing accepts most commercial insurance, Medicaid, and for those military who do not have insurance, the State of New Mexico Behavioral Health Services Department provides supportive funding. Horses For Healing received an “Excellence in Service Provision” award from the New Mexico Behavioral Health Services Department in 2016, and was the only equine program to be funded under the New Mexico 2019 Veterans and Family Services Program funding opportunity. Horses For Healing accepts most commercial insurance plans and Medicaid. For military veterans without insurance, funding comes from the State of New Mexico Veteran and Family Support Services. Horses For Healing accepts most commercial insurance plans, Medicaid, MilitaryOneSource, and TriCare. For military veterans without insurance, funding comes from the State of New Mexico Veteran and Family Support Services. Horses For Healing | 973 Camino Hermosa | Corrales, NM | 87048 caitlin@horsesforhealing.net | 505-803-8722

https://www.horsesforhealingnm.org/

Wilderwood was started in 2018 by Dr. Rebecca Evanko, an autistic Ph.D, equestrian, and educator and Dr. Mark Evanko, an osteopathic physician and equestrian. Committed to making a difference in the live of autistic people, Rebecca and Mark started looking for programs they could adapt as their life’s work. Finding none that fit their ideals and aspirations, they worked with other specialists and professionals to create their own. The result is Wilderwood. The program continues to evolve, responding to the experience of teaching, learning, and listening to the participants and autistic mentors who are part of it. In all that we do, Wilderwood continues to embrace its mission to provide equine-based and facilitated programs for autistic adults and youth, the broader community, and to educate about horses and autism.

Wilderwood’s programs are designed, led, and delivered by appropriately qualified faculty. This includes personnel trained in osteopathy, cognitive linguistics, Parelli training, basic principles of Légèreté dressage, PATH-certified instructors, physical therapy, and social work. Dr. Rebecca Evanko is currently completing a second Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. There’s more on our story in the award-winning documentary, Hautism and Wilderwood, which can be viewed below. The documentary outlined Wilderwood’s original program, which was a nine-month curriculum. Though Wilderwood’s programs have now expanded and adapted to the needs of our participants and community, the philosophy of Hautism remains at the heart of our program and all that we endeavor to achieve. https://wilderwoodequinetherapy.org/

Mustang Adoption Academy Our Mission: Successful Mustang Adoption and helping humans and mustangs have better relationships. www.MustangAdoptionAcademy.com

Triple E Ranch Haubstadt, IN 812-270-0028 www.MustangAdoptionAcademy.com

ABOUT US Founded in the year 2000, we’re family owned and operated. We specialize in finely crafting small quantities of rich, delicious wines showcasing the fruit flavors of the grapes. We carefully choose only the finest grapes grown under the New Mexico sun. Our own vineyard, located adjacent to the winery, produces award winning Muscat Canelli dessert wine. We select the remainder of our grapes from vineyards throughout New Mexico. 6275 Corrales Rd, Corrales, NM 87048 https://corraleswinery.com/

Alberto José Redondo Film | Caballos – Spain Filmmaker Attending Festival PhD Alberto José Redondo Villa Full Professor of Zoología Department of Zoología Faculty de Sciences University of Córdoba Since I saw Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente's documentaries in my childhood, my vocation was very clear. It has not been easy, but today I combine my work as a professor of zoology at the University of Córdoba with making nature documentaries. The relationship between the two professions is becoming more synergistic every day. Even recording techniques are now helping me develop my research work more than ever, being able to discover exciting aspects of animal behavior. I take care of everything from the scriptwriter and camera work to the final editing of the documentary and in this entire process, sometimes very long and full of challenges to overcome, I find the fullest development of my vocation. I hope you enjoy my works, they are made with one goal: to convey a feeling of deep love and respect for my environment. https://albertoredondo.tv/caballos/

Matt Cohn – New York Director: Freedom Reigns Filmmaker Attending Matt Cohn is an award-winning producer and director. His most recent film as a director is “Freedom Reigns” which has won “The Impactful Doc Award” in 2023. As a producer he’s known for never taking no as an answer and confronting any obstacles head on. https://www.hitfiremedia.com/ https://freedomreignsdocumentary.com/

Freedom Reigns Sanctuary Freedom Reign Foundation is a non-profit 501C (3) that is dedicating to improving the lives of horses by rescuing those that are destined for slaughter and providing them a safe haven; backing legislature that improves the quality of life for horses in many industries; and educating the public on the plight of so many horses in need. Freedom Reigns Sanctuary is a place to observe these beautiful creatures in their natural social circles and as close to natural habitat as we can create. We provide them with the basic care of semi-annual vaccines and hoof trimmings as well as any emergency care deemed necessary as long as their future quality of life will remain adequate for this setting. The equines are given ample freedom to select the friends and companions they connect and build bonds with which usually creates mini herds with like groups. Most of the horses are naturally grazing and moving about on over 3000 acres. Several smaller groups are temporarily homed in smaller pastures either as families, mares with new babies or horses needing temporary rehabilitation. Incoming horses are always quarantined for 4-6 weeks depending on where they are coming from. Any horses not grazing in our large pastures are fed daily our farmed at the ranch, high quality oak/wheat/barley hay. Freedom Reigns is not open to the public but visitors are welcome to contact us for a private tour if in the San Juan Bautista area. We are a working ranch in which the horses welfare is our main focus

https://www.freedomreignsequinesanctuary.org/ https://freedomreignsdocumentary.com/

Freedom Reigns TEAM Cipriano “Cipi” Echezarreta Laureano Echezarreta Carrie Echezarreta Freedom Reign Foundation is a non-profit 501C (3) that is dedicating to improving the lives of horses by rescuing those that are destined for slaughter and providing them a safe haven; backing legislature that improves the quality of life for horses in many industries; and educating the public on the plight of so many horses in need. https://www.freedomreignsequinesanctuary.org/ https://freedomreignsdocumentary.com/

Jackie Flemming - USA Stories From The Grass Filmmaker Attending The Fest An artist and author, Jackie Fleming runs a wild horse sanctuary along the old Santa Fe Trail in New Mexico. Originally from UK, via Hong Kong and Singapore, Jackie was drawn to New Mexico through her love of Westerns and old west history. As a consequence of that, she has used her passion to inspire her artwork, writing and film making, which she sees as an extension of her creativity. With no formal training, she tends to be a "jack of all trades," and usually takes on the role of writer, director, cameraman and editor! https://intotheshadowlands.net/

Laura Harper – Colorado Director - RAMBO of THE CARRACAS MESA: A HISTORY OF THE JICARILLA MUSTANGS AND MUSTANGERS Filmmaker Attending Laura Harper Laura lives in Dolores Colorado with her husband Greg and her horses, Dusty Dandy, RAMBO and Wendy. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Jicarilla Mustang Heritage Alliance, Editor of the Four Corners Equine Rescue newsletter publication and President of the San Juan County Historical Society, NM. She holds a MA in Organizational Management.

Leslie Desmond- UK, Texas Author / PRESS Equine Media Services Born in Germany to American parents serving abroad, Leslie enjoyed a backyard horse lover’s childhood that got a jump start with an exsteeplechase Thoroughbred given to her by a neighbor in 1963. She continued to gain momentum as a young artist, author, and horse trainer as the right people crossed her path at the right time with the skills she lacked and inspiration she shared. She enlisted support from other writer’s who inspired her. Marguerite Henry, C. W. Anderson, Joy Adamson, Walter Farley, and other prominent authors in the horse book genre supported her regularly through an exchange of letters when she needed horse handling and training guidance through grade school. After receiving her diploma and journalist credentials from Boston University’s School of Public Communication in 1976, she worked 20 years as a free lance photo-journalist,public communication and marketing consultant. In 1990, she relocating her riding school from western Massachusetts to Novato, California, where she founded Diamond Lu Productions and released her first videos series, “American Horsemanship for Young & Old” (1995). In the years that followed, her horse training articles were translated into six other languages to provide support for her students in other countries. Between 1995-1999, Leslie rode and worked alongside rancher and master horseman, Bill Dorrance (January 19,1906 - July 22, 1999) from Salinas, California. As part of her mission to serve the horse, she coauthored and published the classic training manual, “True Horsemanship Through Feel” just weeks before Bill Dorrance passed on. A few years later, she released “Horse Handling & Riding Through Feel” the 10-CD audio book that supports horse owners in all disciplines, breed associations and riding styles. In 2021, Leslie expanded her career to include equine dentistry services, locomotion evaluation, and weanling/foal handling for those new to horses from all disciplines. To request the 2023-2024 public and private coaching and podcast schedule in the Americas, Central Europe, Scandinavia and the United Kingdom, send an email with full name and website or social media link to: clinics@lesliedesmond.com To host a fundraiser or course at your facility leave a message here: 888-33-HORSE.

Dawn Perrine – California Filmmaker - Whispers From The Wild Ones Filmmaker Attending Production Director, Cinematographer and Postproduction Editor Project types: Equestrian Live Event video and audio, Post-production, and Live Broadcast Experience Horse Training Video Instruction Program, filmed and edited over 500 lessons of the University Library. Implemented projects from planning through publication with 10 years of successful production. EQUUS INTERNATIONAL Film Festival® EIFF 2022 FINAL AWARDS Special Recognition Merit Award for Education & Understanding of Rural Communities & Veterinary Medicine The R-Vets Story: Inspiring Veterinary Service in Rural Communities https://vimeo.com/747113055

Shayla Ashley - Colorado All the Little Things | Future Dreams, A Short Film Filmmaker Attending

Dr. Elizabeth Woolsey – Tennessee Attending Author 3 Literary Submissions Parkside Veterinary Clinic I want to be a Vet The Travels Of Dr. Rebecca Harper Audio Book A Man’s Worth I have ridden horses since I was a small child, which is what inspired me to become a horse veterinarian. I’ve been a horse vet for over 35 years. Writing is my guilty pleasure. I love to share true stories of my life as a horse veterinarian both in America and in Australia where I have lived and worked for the last 28 years. My time in Australia has been rich in both veterinary medicine and the daily dramas of life. I have been blessed with a wonderful extended family, which includes not only my blood-born daughter but also other children, friends and my loyal staff who have made my work so easy. My horses, dogs and cats have provided me with fodder for some of the stories that I now write about. My inspiration for telling these stories comes from both my real life and the wonderful books that I have read or listened to while driving around the countryside attending horses.

I am eternally grateful to the person who said, “You write like you’re talking to me.” I am talking to you. I am excited to share my stories with you. So, sit down, and I’ll tell you a story.

https://elizabethwoolsey.com/ https://www.facebook.com/woolseyelizabeth/

Lynne Pomeranz, Photographer – New Mexico Attending Artist As a photographer, I am reminded daily of how precious and fleeting a moment can be. I have always been drawn to all things wild, horses, the landscape, subjects abandoned and unbranded by time, and the sense of poetry in everyday scenes that tend to go unnoticed. About the Photographer In Spring 2004, The Gaited Horse magazine wrote, “Pomeranz is one of those best-kept secrets, whose images touch the heart like few others”. Since then her equine images have been published on the covers and columns of numerous publications and books including, Santa Fean, New Mexico Magazine, Western Art Collector, Western Horseman, The Gaited Horse, Tony & The Cows, Killing Godiva’s Horse, Artists For Mustangs. She has received an Addie award, awards from the American Horse Publications, and was the poster artist for the group exhibit, Facing the Wind: The Extraordinary Faces of Our Wild Horses & Burros, at the Denver International Airport. Among Wild Horses: A Portrait of the Pryor Mountain Mustangs, her book of photographs, is now in fourth printing. Lynne’s images have been exhibited throughout the West and collected worldwide. Current representation includes True West, Santa Fe, NM, Belle of The West, Madrid, NM, and her studio/gallery in Corrales, NM. Lynne is no stranger to the ways and the world of horses. She has dreamed horses since the age of three and had numerous jobs in the horse industry before turning to photography fulltime. Her own horse, Teques Snickers, was her constant inspiration while pursuing her journey to combine her love of horses and fine art photography. Artist’s Statement Since my first encounter with wild horses in 2003, I have been on a quest to share their world with others through my photographs. I have been blessed with the opportunity to spend countless hours in the wild pursuing my art while capturing images of horses as nature intended…as they wish to be…simply themselves. I hope these images convey to you the soulful beauty and magnificent spirit of wild horses and inspire you to become involved in the advocacy movement to protect them on the wild lands that are their home. 2006, Corrales, New Mexico

https://lynnepomeranz.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100056345112036

Jodie Brenner – Texas Attending Artist WINNER - Watercolors I’ve always been in love with horses. They have saved me more than once and that's why I take the medicine of the horse and paint it.

As a young girl my horses carried me through the Pennsylvania forest to escape teenage life and earthly concerns. They taught me their silent language, wisdom and grace. I’ve called Montana, Colorado and Oregon home for the past 18 years, 10 of those years as a caretaker-ranch manager for horse ranches and horse rescues. I was entrusted to love and care for a herd of blind horses, retired ranch horses, top performance endurance and cutting horses, mares and foals.

A self-taught artist, I immerse myself in the textures, color and details of every animal on my easel. I'm creating my paintings with the velvety, vibrant colors of soft pastels and the magical flow of watercolors. My Mustang gelding of 16 years, my 8 year old Mustang mare and three cats provide me with infinite inspiration. In 2019, I was catapulted into a 4+ year life changing in so many ways-healing journey initiated by an onset of vertigo, chronic head pain, nausea, several vestibular and cognitive limitations. Normal everyday life was gone and life became scary and surreal. My naturopath encouraged me to take the medicine of the horse and paint it. The Heart of the Horse is healing for the Heart of the Human. They've always filled my heart with love and joy. My heart’s desire is to illuminate the essence, spirit and healing power of the horses through my paintings. My work and extensive training in Equine Facilitated Coaching, Equine Integrated Bodywork and Animal Reiki Teacher gives me the opportunity to truly know the horse inside and outside. I call upon this wisdom for each horse that's on my easel. https://www.jodiebrenner.com/ jodie@jodiebrenner.com https://www.facebook.com/jodie.brenner.1

Joe B. Armstrong– New Mexico Attending Author I am an Octogenarian, Cattleman, Horseman, PhD and Educator. Horseman‘s Handbook is the result of the synergy of these experiences. The Horseman’s Handbook is the result of the synergy of my life experiences. My friend David Whitaker may have said it best: “Joe Armstrong didn’t write this book; he and his son Edward just recorded what happened.” I was born on July 23, 1937, weighing 4.5 pounds, in Coffeeville, Mississippi. I had wonderful, strong, loving parents—one sister and two brothers. Today, I am the last of the tribe. My mother and father were adamant that we each get a good education and then let us choose our own vocations. I attended Millsaps College for 2 years and, as planned, transferred to Mississippi State University to pursue my B.S. in Animal Husbandry. At Mississippi State, I likely achieved the distinction of being the youngest AQHA judge. AQHA held a judge’s school at Miss State in December 1958; I was 21 years old and earned my Judge’s Card. That spring, I turned down the opportunity to judge in Grapevine, Texas, and my judging team coach and mentor, Carl Williams, was really upset with me. I became active and judged my first shows in 1961. My second show at Sapulpa, Oklahoma, had Okie Leo, Poco Margaret, Leo Louise, and many other greats. A prominent horse breeder named Roland Stanfield came up to me after the halter classes and said, “Son, I didn’t have any horses in the halter classes, but you did a good job of placing those classes.” I was off and running! I received my M.S. from Oklahoma State University and my Ph.D. from Colorado State University. Both degrees were in Animal Breeding. At Colorado State, I not only got my Ph.D. but also invited Jesus Christ into my life as my Savior and Lord and married Rusty Vieh, the love of my life. We were married on December 28th, 1963! Vocationally, Rusty and I lived in Auburn, Alabama, where I was an Extension Beef Cattle Specialist. My horse knowledge afforded me almost immediate acceptance and credibility in my Beef Cattle Extension work.

https://youtu.be/wI7djEdLn1I?si=Ng71uhGSW-4lSaO_

Horseman’s Handbook by Joe B. Armstrong

https://horsemanshandbook.com/

Karina Lewis – Colorado Attending Author Karina Lewis - Equine Dentist, Farrier, Author Karina is naturally, highly intuitive and possesses an intense knowledge of horses, their behaviors and anatomy. She is able to use this knowledge and skills to help horses heal efficiently, often without expensive medications or procedures. Karina has a unique insight to horses stemming from her upbringing on a remote Montana cattle ranch. Her work has spanned over three decades with national recognition from owners, breed associations, Universities, expo's, newspapers, television, film, radio, magazine media and more. Some of her works have been translated into multiple languages. Her work and studies with wild horses was recognized by thirty year veteran and Bureau of Land Management Chief (retired), Henri Bisson as the most original, authentic and purposeful of the hundreds of trainers he's seen from a lifetime of work with the Bureau. Karina has natural, real life experience with horses stemming from thousands of hours and a lifetime of working with horses. A gifted animal communicator she has facilitated hundreds of personal readings on site, via the internet, messenger or by phone. And while horses are her strongest empathic connection, Karina can read psychically for most people and animal connections. She is a recognized and published author, skilled farrier and rehabilitation specialist, professional of natural hoof care and rehabilitation, is skilled in Equine Touch, numerous, essential holistic therapies, including massage therapy, natural and traditional dentistry, acupressure, acupuncture, and is a sought after clinician and lecturer. Karina is the founder of Hoofmedix, a patent pending method using patterned, high frequencies to achieve rapid, complete healing for horses.. Most describe Karina as a highly intuitive, capable, one of a kind practitioner, both teacher and mentor and a skilled communicator. Karina has owned and operated her own natural hoof care and rehabilitation, natural equine dentistry business for twenty-eight years and attends to horses Nationally. She has been a professional horse practitioner for forty. With over four decades of experience and a lifetime of working with horses, Karina's specialty is in achieving whole body balance and health for horses.

The Mirror Effect by Karina Lewis https://hoofmedix.com/

Tiffany Noelle Chacon – Florida Author Tiffany has been riding horses since before she could walk. She's competed in a variety of disciplines from barrel racing to showing Arabians to dressage and show jumping. She was a five-time International Arabian Horse Association national champion in equitation and dressage. She regularly competed at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington with her gentle giant, Obi-Wan, an Oldenberg/Argentinian Polo mix. Tiffany studied at the University of Florida and graduated summa cum laude in 2010. She received her Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Tampa in 2016. She blogs about motherhood, faith, and chronic pain at Mommy of Mayhem. She married her middle school sweetheart, Tyler, in 2009 and together they have two wild and crazy boys. They live in Tampa, Florida.

JUMP by Tiffany Noelle Chacon https://tiffanynoellechacon.com/

Wendy Beth Baker – Arizona Author I am an experienced writer and editor, based in L.A., who specializes in: • • • •

copyediting general nonfiction copywriting for broadcast, print and the Web writing for kids writing about horses

I graduated Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts in English, and then moved to New York to earn a Publishing Diploma from NYU's School of Continuing Education. While in New York, I worked for Doubleday & Co., HarperCollins, Random House, and Condé Nast Traveler , to name a few, and was a member of the Bank Street Writers Lab. After relocating to L.A., I served as Editorial Director of the Juvenile Division at Price Stern Sloan (remember Wee Sing and Mad Libs?) until Walt Disney Records recruited me to be Editorial Manager of its book and audio division. My favorite project at Disney was writing an original story called The Brightest Star that was narrated by James Earl Jones. I am the author of Healing Power of Horses: Lessons from the Lakota Indians, and the executive editor of GaWaNi Pony Boy's Out of the Saddle. My short stories have been published by Adams Media. I also have been listed in Who's Who in America; have been both a guest lecturer and a student in the UCLA Extension Writers Program and I'm a member of: Editorial Freelancers Association, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Women Writing the West, Western Writers of America, and American Horse Publications.

https://www.facebook.com/wendy.b.baker.75 http://www.wendybethbaker.com/home/

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Our Industry Partners

The Cloud Foundation Present a special screening

Cloud The Wild Stallion of the Rockies

Cloud Wild Stallion of the Rockies (USA) Directed by: Ginger Kathrens Founder and Board President

The Cloud Foundation is dedicated to preventing the extinction of Cloud’s herd through education, media events and programming, and public involvement. We are also determined to protect other wild horse herds on public lands, especially isolated herds with unique characteristics and historical significance. As an organization, we care about the preservation of all wildlife, and about the preservation of public lands as well. Without public lands, Cloud's story of wild freedom couldn't be a reality. All of this work would be impossible without the help of you, our supporters. https://www.thecloudfoundation.org/

Ginger Kathrens Founder and Board President Ginger Kathrens is an Emmy Award-winning producer, cinematographer, writer and editor as well as an awardwinning author. She introduced Cloud, Wild Stallion of the Rockies to the world in her famous documentaries, giving us the first in-depth look at the rich and complex society of wild horses. Ginger is the founder of The Cloud Foundation and acts as the foundation's Board President.

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Our Mustang Industry Partners

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Mustangs Available for Adoption ALL ADOPTED in partnership with

Wild Horse and Burro Program Bureau of Land Management

Mustang Available For Adoption at The Mustang Summit BLM Yearling Available ADOPTED heading to New Jersey Tag # 22905405 - Bay - Gelding Gathered from the Triple B Nevada on 8.22.22

Sky Epperson & Annamaria Sims

Mustang Available For Adoption at The Mustang Summit BLM Yearling Available ADOPTED Mustang Seedling being planted in Michigan, at a new therapy center! Tag # 5372 – Bay - Gelding Gathered from Triple B HMA in Nevada on 8.23.22

Shanie Silver

Mustang Available For Adoption at The Mustang Summit

BLM Yearling Available ADOPTED Heading home to Wyoming Tag # 22899699 Sorrel - Gelding Gathered from the Triple B HMA on 8.12.22

Bruce Anderson

Mustang Available For Adoption at The Mustang Summit BLM Yearling Available ADOPTED Mustang Seedling being planted in Wyoming at a new therapy center! Tag # 5850 - Roan - Gelding Gathered from the Calico Mountains, NM on 9.22.22

Randy Helm

Mustang Available For Adoption at The Mustang Summit BLM Yearling Available ADOPTED Mustang Seedling being planted in Michigan, at a new therapy center! Tag # 22906472 – Sorrel - Gelding From the Pancake, NV HMA. Born in Fallon, NM Off-Range Corral

Mike “Pappa” Cassedy

Mustang Available For Adoption at The Mustang Summit BLM Yearling Available ADOPTED heading home to Wyoming… Coming back to New Mexico after his training….follow his story! Tag # 7194 - Palomino - Gelding From the Fox Hog, CA HMA. Born in the Litchfield Off-Range Corral

Alecz Adams

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The “Mustangers”

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Loving Thunder Therapeutic Riding

Randy Helm - Arizona Helm Horsemanship Randy was born into a ranching family in a remote area of central Arizona and has been working with horses for most of his life. After graduating from his high school in Jerome, Arizona in 1972, Randy became a member of the US Air Force and served until 1976. Randy Helm is a certified horse trainer with Lyons Legacy and has been training wild horses for over 30 years. He developed the current training program for the Arizona State Prison in Florence, where he serves as the supervisor of the Wild Horse Inmate Program. The prison has over 600 horses and provides training for the U.S. Border Patrol, ranchers, individuals, and law enforcement agencies. The success of his training program for inmates and horses has been featured on local, national, international news, and documentaries including ABC, NBC, USA Today, Animal Planet, French National Television, Swiss TV, and numerous others. In 2012, Randy was hired to develop and supervise the Wild Horse Inmate Program for Arizona State Prison. The program focused not only on training horses but training people and the parallels between the horse and the inmate. The Wild Horse Inmate Program has attained national and international attention in news stories, magazines, and documentaries. Currently, Randy lives in Coolidge, Arizona, with his beautiful wife Libby. Randy and Libby have 5 adult children, three dogs, and three horses. He is an instrument-rated pilot, avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman. helmhorsemanship@gmail.com (928) 323-5774 https://www.azcowboyministries.com/ https://www.facebook.com/randy.helm.75

Shani Silver – New Mexico Penny Lane Foal Rescue Shani Silver is the Founder and Executive Director of Penny Lane Foal Rescue where she and her community of volunteers rescue, rehabilitate, and provide intensive socialization and foundation skills training to medically fragile orphaned Mustang foals and weanlings throughout New Mexico and on the Navajo Nation. For the past 25 years of working with horses, nearly half have been focused on rescuing and rehabilitating wild, free-roaming, injured orphaned foals and weanlings. In addition to managing the only foal-centered, volunteer-run equine rescue in New Mexico, Shani Silver is also a Special Education Teacher with 21 years of experience in public education. Penny Lane Foal Rescue is a verified member of the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries and an Equine Guardian with the Equus Foundation. pennylanefoals@gmail.com Penny Lane Foal Rescue, New Mexico https://www.pennylanefoals.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pennylanefoals/ “Partnering youth and horses to achieve their full potential” Penny Lane Foal Rescue is committed to rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned and abandoned foals throughout New Mexico and the Navajo Nation, providing intensive socialization and foundation skills training, and placement into their loving, forever homes. We are a strong community resource for New Mexicans needing assistance with caring for orphaned and abandoned foals, including those rescued out of roundups and auctions. Penny Lane Foal Rescue is a 501c(3) charitable organization. Tax ID: 83-2993708

Bruce Anderson – South Carolina Mustang Heritage Foundation TIP Trainer – Camden South Carolina Natural HumanshipTM Nature’s View, Inc. and The Marley Project 501 (c)(3) Bruce Anderson is a passionate and enthusiastic trainer and clinician who firmly believes not only in the power of the horse, but also in our responsibility to help horses acclimate into our modern world. Bruce grew up on the West Indian islands of Trinidad and Tobago and it was there on the family cocoa and coffee estate that he began his relationship with horses. He learned to ride on the estate and then represented his country on the National Show Jumping Team. From there he moved on to breeding farms at home, in the U.K. and in the U.S. While in England, he earned an agricultural degree at Merristwood College and in the U.S. where he worked in the Thoroughbred racing industry. He eventually moved into the hunter/jumper “A” show circuit, working in Camden, SC where he is now established as a trainer. Bruce is certified through the Mustang Heritage Foundation's Trainer Incentive Program and enjoys working with Mustangs, but also appreciates working with owners and their horses to assist them in building better relationships. Bruce’s gift is centered in his unique system of Natural HumanshipTM developed over a lifetime of work with all types of horses. His recent experience working with feral horses has taken the system to another level. One of Bruce’s most powerful and influential work settings took place in 2015 when he was called to the Bahamas to work with Nunki, the last feral mare in the line of Abaco Island Wild Horses, now extinct. That experience was the catalyst for a documentary featuring Bruce’s life and work, “The Edge: Bruce Anderson's Natural HumanshipTM.” A selected presenter for the 2018 World Equestrian Games and 2020 EQUITANA USA, Bruce works with counselors and mental health professionals, law enforcement agencies, school and church groups across the southeastern US to provide Equine Assisted Services with partner Julianne Neal through Nature’s View, Inc. and The Marley Project 501(c)(3). Julianne is an educator with 35 years of experience in Arts Administration and is currently holds a Professional Designation in Education through Arenas for Change. The Marley Project is one of the 65 nonprofit organizations selected for support in the SEEN Through Horses 2023 National Campaign.

Nature’s View website: http://www.naturesview.us The Marley Project website: https://themarleyproject.org View The Edge: https://equustelevision.com/watch/241 Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/Naturesviewinc https://www.facebook.com/jamediaconnections

Sky Epperson - Indiana MUSTANG Adoption Academy – Founder/Director Mustang Heritage Foundation TIP Trainer Haubstadt, IN www.mustangadoptionacademy.com Sky is a father of triplets, a horseman, mustang gentler and trainer from Southwest Indiana. Interestingly Sky grew up without horses, heck he did not even have a pet till he was married and in is late 20’s. Around 2003 Sky got his first horse at the encouragement of his father who wanted another riding buddy. Sky took his father’s advice on that first horse and learned to not take his dad’s horse advice! The horse had some issues caused by previous owners/trainers that put Sky on the fast track to learning much about the horse. This learning process led to a passion and love for the horse, horse training and horse communication with both humans and herd. Sky and his 3 children’s love for horses has grown and now have a herd of 11 horses and 2 onery but adorable burros. The herd, Sky, and usually one or two of the family squeeze in a horse pack trip each year. As a Brain Based Horseman, Sky, has worked with Mustangs placed in 10 different states AND 2 countries, he also has worked with horses in three continents. Sky believes that although there are many training methods that can help horses and mustangs there is only one, that can help all horses, Brain Based Horsemanship. This will be the way America saves the Mustang. Most of Sky’s horse sense has come from studying a variety of trainers but a spur of the moment sign up for a West Taylor seminar pulled it together for him and he is fully entrenched with science-based horsemanship of Dr. Steven Peters. Everything Sky had learned was validated in this clinic. Horse neuroscience has helped him to understand the horse better. West Taylor and Dr. Steven Peters really showed what was important.

Sky’s horse sense grew immensely when working for Hall of Famer, Terry Palmer and the Palmer family at their Ranch in Durango Colorado. Having the chance to be in front of some many different horses from yearlings to older horses was a real blessing. Today, Sky specializes in TIP training Mustangs, saddle starting Mustangs, and training horses and their humans to communicate better, as well as, tirelessly, promoting successful Mustang adoption through the Mustang Adoption Academy and Brain Based Horsemanship. Sky is available to do Clinics or demonstrations or help you with your Mustang privately. Reach out to him to save your mustang as well as others. Follow Sky’s progress on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sky.epperson , https://www.facebook.com/Mustangadoptionacademy/ or on Instagram @Mustangadoptionacademywithsky, or Mustangadoptionacademy.com

Annamaria Sims - Illinois Working with Sky Epperson

Certified Massage Therapist Annamarie Sims’s journey with horses began in 2005 when she began volunteering at the therapeutic riding center her children attended. Years of volunteering opened Annamaria’s eyes to the healing power of the horse and all they had to offer the world on so many levels, across all disciplines from stable to showring to pasture. “Strengthen the Saddle” = Comfortable, stronger, agile, confident, willing partners in and out of the saddle! “Horses are truly an amazing force of nature. The world would not be the same without their powerful healing presence”…Annamarie Sims BENEFITS OF MASSAGE ❖Helps Prevent Injury ❖Remedies Pain and Discomfort ❖Promotes Good Blood Flow ❖Stretches, Strengthens and Relaxes Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons ❖Relives Stress Throughout the Body ❖Promotes Better Movement ❖Relieves Overall Body Soreness ajsims42598@comcast.net 630-878-9517 https://www.facebook.com/annamaria.sims.39 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063526724046

“Pappa” Mike Cassedy - Kentucky Mustang Heritage Foundation TIP Trainer Burlington, Kentucky The very foundation of my horsemanship came from Uncle Albert White Horse up on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation in South Dakota. “See what they see, think what they are thinking, and you will have the horse!”. Uncle Albert White Horse Spending summer after summer, watching, learning and riding up on the Rez, gave me that solid foundation of learning the horse. Years of the love of the horse, brought me to my first mustang in 2017. Attending a Pow Wow in Ohio, approached by a young lady who had a “free mustang” from a rescue organization for her green rider daughter’s 4-H introduction, was the start of my passion for the mustang. Accepted three times for the KY EMM was an opportunity of a lifetime, though my first EMM was at the age of 65. The passion carried over to my daughter, April Michelle Cassedy, and 14-year-old AD Adren Gross that became known as Team Pappa Mike. Over the last 5 years, Team Pappa Mike has worked with over 30 mustangs of various degrees in their training. What we found after our very first mustang, One Horse’s Journey, barn name “Journey”, was the large number of mustangs that horse people were either incapable or lack the training ability to move forward with their adopted mustangs. We decided we would no longer adopt untouched mustangs (with exceptions of the EMM Competition) but would focus on helping others with their mustangs and/or taking on abandoned mustangs. Journey is still with April Michelle along with 3 other mustangs and I have Wakiyan, my 2019 KY EMM Mustang and Akicita my other Pinto Mustang. We continue to move forward and work with all levels of mustangs as it has become a “Whatever It Takes” mindset with these National Treasures through what we established as “The Way” we work with mustangs. Pappa Mike Cassedy

Alecz Adams - Colorado Alecz Adams Horse and Rider Training Eagle, CO 10th Mountain Equine Author / Mustangs Advocate / Veterans Mustang Program Alecz Adams, President and Director of Equine Operations. Ms. Adams has been working professionally with horses for over 30 years. A successful competition and professional rider in a variety of disciplines: Hunters, Jumpers, Eventing, Reining, Trail, English Equitation, Western Pleasure, and many Gymkhana Events, she also works as a horse trainer, private riding instructor, and ranch manager. Ms. Adams spent several years designing, creating and training both horses and staff for several companies, including the number one equestrian tour in Peru, Mountain Lodges of Peru. Ms. Adams also founded Destination Rescue, a program created to help small equine 501(c)3s grow and integrate into their communities, by helping each rescue find their niche and create their own programs in their area. Ms. Adams has been providing Equine Assisted Therapy to Veterans, children and families for over a decade. She has developed a new therapeutic method known as Equine Fusion Therapy that has been very successful in her practice. Ms. Adams is one of Eagle County’s original Health and Human Services Equine Assisted Therapy and Therapeutic Riding providers. https://www.facebook.com/aleczadamshorseandridertraining/ https://10me.org/

Amy Dumas - California Bureau of Land Management My affinity for horses is probably genetic, skipping a generation, from my paternal grandparents. When I was five, I was thrown off for the first time. On my way home, between sobs, I told my mother, "When I get a horse, I'm going to name him Stupid." That is when my parents signed me up for riding lessons at a local stable. I trained in hunters for most of my childhood. I have also worked at thoroughbred and standardbred training stables, played polo, worked at a cow/calf operation, and worked with problem horses. I always figured I would go to vet school, so I studied Animal Science at Cornell. I learned that I was too squeamish for vet school and discovered that animal behavior was my passion. I was introduced to round pen training in college, as well. I earned my master’s degree in Conservation Biology at Yale with the intention of working with endangered equine species. After grad school, I worked in Montana on dude ranch for one last fun job before I started my career or went back for a PhD in Behavior. The nextdoor neighbor introduced me to his four mustangs. Though I never considered myself a specific breed person, I fell in love with these animals. I adopted my first BLM horse in 1996. In 2000, I started with BLM in central Nevada as a Wild Horse and Burro Specialist, where I got to work with the wild ones in the wild! I assumed my current position in 2008 where I oversee BLM California’s Wild Horse and Burro Program which includes 2 preparation facilities, 1 training facility, and 21 herd management areas.

Bureau of Land Management The BLM works to place excess animals into private care through its Adoption and Sales Programs as well as successful partnerships with organizations across the nation. Many have found it personally challenging and rewarding to adopt or purchase a wild horse or burro. It is a chance to care for, and then own, a part of America’s heritage. The BLM has placed more than 240,000 wild horses and burros into private care since 1971. Many of those animals have become excellent pleasure, show, or work horses.

Learn more about: •How to adopt or purchase a wild horse or burro •Adoption Incentive Program •Off-range corral adoption and purchase locations •Wild horse and burro adoption and sale events •Visiting and adopting or purchasing from a public off-range pasture •Sale Program •Frequently asked questions

https://www.blm.gov/programs/wild-horse-and-burro/herd-management

https://www.facebook.com/BLMNational

NOVEMBER 5-11, 2023 HORSE WEEK ONDEMAND WATCH. LEARN. BE INSPIRED. Join us as we celebrate the animal we all love — the horse. Horse Week unites the equine industry each year for the FREE equine streaming event of the year. Join us for a week-long online film festival dedicated to horses and brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim. https://horseweek.tv/ https://vimeo.com/568970566/2c741fd418

Trudy Midas – Minnesota Co-Founder/President Espana Silk Products 4025 Orleans Ln N Minneapolis, MN 55441 The story of Espana natural grooming products goes back to 1999 and an accident in an indoor arena. Trudy Midas, co-owner of the company with husband, Bob Hansen, was thrown from her horse and broke her back making it impossible to ride again for four years. After three surgeries and years of extensive rehabilitation she was still only able to provide daily grooming and maintain the all-important animal/human bond. During this time Trudy used virtually every grooming product on the market. The harsh chemicals in some made Bob wonder if these ingredients could be harmful to Trudy and/or her horse. The owners of seven racehorses and two pleasure horses at the time, Trudy and Bob began investigating better options. Their research indicated that a new all-natural equine grooming line would be a welcome addition in the stables. They then set out to develop the line of all natural products that would be effective and safe for humans and animals. This process included consultations with chemists, and additional research and development which led to the inclusion of silk proteins as a key ingredient and to the pleasant signature cucumber-spa fragrance of all Espana SILK products. Finally, in 2006, the husband-and-wife team found an experienced, quality manufacturer to produce their all-natural line of grooming products.

https://www.espanaproducts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/espanasilkgroomingproducts

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The Clinicians & Guest Speakers in partnership with

Loving Thunder Therapeutic Riding, Inc.

Allen Pogue – New Mexico Imagine A Horse Allen developed the pattern of success for Imagine a Horse nearly 40 years ago with a small herd of Arabian horses. His methods are gentle and effective and always preserve the individuality of the horse. With decades of humane horse training experience under his belt Allen offers a gentle expertise that is both effective and rare.

Trick Training creates a more predictable, adaptable and willing horseCurious about Trick or Liberty Training? Welcome to Imagine a Horse. Trick Training helps horses learn how to learn in a dynamic and easy to understand method with simple, progressive moves that are meaningful and motivational. Trick Training moves vary from Pedestal skills, Retrieving Objects, Spanish Walk, Bow, Sit Down and more. Liberty Training is your horse working with no lead line and can range from simply Walking With You to performing a full routine solo or in a troupe of horses. While each person's motivation for Trick training is different, the common denominator is a deeper RELATIONSHIP with a horse! Did we Say, It's Just Plain FUN! Imagine A Horse LLC Pie Town, New Mexico 87827 www.imagineahorse.com https://www.facebook.com/ImagineaHorse

Sue De Laurentis – New Mexico Imagine A Horse Sue spent the early years of her life in corporate Sales and Marketing which she applied to create Imagine a Horse with Allen. Her many years as a horse trainer prepared her to bring feminine aspects to Trick Horse Training. The SC mark that her horses wear was her Grandfather's cattle brand and still today stands for hospitality of the old west at Imagine a Horse.

Lynn Thomas – Utah Horses For Mental Health Co/Founder - President Lynn Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, receiving her Master’s of Social Work from the University of Utah in 1995. She first developed a program integrating horses as a primary treatment component while serving as Executive Director of Aspen Ranch, a residential boarding school for troubled adolescents. In 1999, Lynn co-founded Eagala, the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association, providing training and certification in the Eagala Model of incorporating horses in psychotherapy. In the 21 years she served as its CEO, Lynn built Eagala into a leading organization in the area of horses for mental health. Lynn co-founded and presently serves as CEO of Arenas for Change (ARCH), an organization focused on a values-based community learning and supporting one another in facilitation concepts that increase emotional safety and deepen client stories bringing healing and change in mental health and overall well-being. Thanks to the work over the years of Lynn and her team, involving horses in psychotherapy sessions has gone from a little-known approach to a widely accepted and credible mental health option, backed by research. With Lynn’s experience, vision, and passion for the impact horses have on well-being, she co-founded Horses for Mental Health (HMH) in 2021 to build momentum, expand the movement, and uplift programs worldwide to impact and strengthen global mental health through horses. https://horsesformentalhealth.org/ Horses for Mental Health is working to expand the role horses play in mental health and personal growth to realize our vision of a world where all mental health needs are met – together. Horses for Mental Health (HMH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to expand the role horses play in mental health and wellbeing to realize our vision of a world where all mental health needs are met. At our foundation is our heart for the welfare of both horses and humans, and how they can impact each other to heal and thrive in incredible ways. info@horsesformentalhealth.org

Pat Trowbridge - California Equine Network | Horse Week Equine Network - Advisory Director Pat Trowbridge became involved with American Horse Publications in 1998. In 2002, he was elected to the Board of Directors and was the 2007-2008 AHP President. In 20152016, he completed his second term as AHP President. He currently serves on the Strategic Planning and Succession Plan Committees. Trowbridge is the English Group Publisher at Equine Network LLC. Prior to his current position, he was Vice President and Group Publisher – Equine Titles for Lumina Media (formerly i-5 Publishing), publishers of Horse Illustrated, Young Rider, and HorseChannel.com. He began his publishing career with BowTie, Inc. in 1996. During his over 20 years with BowTie/Lumina Media, he has held many positions including Advertising Sales Representative, Advertising Sales Manager, Advertising Director for Equine Publications, Group Advertising Director for Equine, Canine and Feline Publications, Group Publisher, Director of Corporate Special Projects, and Associate Publisher for Trade Titles. He grew up riding horses on his family’s small farm in Kansas. He resides in Southern California with his family. Welcome to Equine Network. We provide the equine community with best-in-class competitions, content, products, and services that deepens their love for horses and horse sports. Our award-winning brands present innovative content, engaging digital experiences, and live equestrian events designed to inform and entertain our target audiences. We attract and retain subscribers and users who are serious equine enthusiasts and industry professionals, and who have both the resources and commitment to provide the best for their horse-related pursuits and upscale lifestyles. Our Team We’re a team of problem solvers, innovators and creators. We’re data analysts, marketing strategists and video producers. We’re also team ropers, barrel racers, dressage competitors, eventers and trail riders. You’ll frequently find us working with hay on our clothes and some mud on our boots. We don’t just talk the talk; we ride…

Anna Twinney – North Carolina Holistic Horsemanship Anna is an International Equine Behaviorist, Clinician, Speaker, Author, Animal Communicator, Holy Fire®Karuna Reiki Master, life coach and the founder of Reach Out to Horses®. She is recognized by the United States Government as one of the top professionals in her field, through her unique and effective, collaborative and communication training methodologies. For almost 3 decades she has brought her highly successful, gentle approach to over ten thousand individuals and horses worldwide, from all walks of life and equine disciplines. She has conducted over one thousand clinics and classes across the globe and was the first female clinician to take natural horsemanship to China and Mongolia. For over 30 years Anna has been involved in horse rescue and rehabilitation and specifically the protection of the American Wild Horse. Her assistance has been sought by numerous organizations including some of the largest rescues in the USA. She has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the horses in need and over one hundred organizations that share her passion for our majestic planetary companions. Anna has gentled and trained over 1.5 thousand wild horses including those in the Premarin (PMU) industry, nurse mares and foals, feral and wild mustangs, feedlot foals, and tribal horses, exposing these often hidden industries. Some of the most wellknown mustangs have come under Anna’s tutelage including the famous trio; Monty Robert’s Shy Boy, Spirit (the Mustang from the Cimmaron) and Excalibur, her own Spanish Mustang heart horse whose influence brought telepathy to the forefront for future generation. Her work has been featured around the globe in magazines, newspapers, radio shows, internet programs, podcasts, summits and television, including F.E.I., a segment on China State TV, Martha Stewart’s “Living”, the BBC fly on the wall documentary “Living in the Sun”, and the French travel show, “Echappées Belles”. Reach Out to Horses® has appeared on the NickerNetwork.com, the Dutch Equine Network, Horse Lifestyle, and the CanDo Network of programming and most recently on Equus TV with her fly-on-the-wall "Successful foals in training" and "wild horse whispers" trainings. Following the call of the horses, Anna is also the editor and author of “Escaping Tradition” and two further books “Beyond the Barn I and II” featuring two decades of her life’s work. Anna is also the creator of the Reaching Out to Natural Horsemanship DVD Series and can regularly be heard on radio and podcasts around the world including her popular podcast show Reaching Out with Anna Twinney.

https://www.reachouttohorses.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AnnaTwinneyHolisticHorsemanship/ 5911 Big Level Road, Mill Spring, NC, 28756 info@reachouttohorses.com

Michael Dunne - California Founder - Equine Empowered Therapy Costa Mesa, California Using the magic of horses to provide positive outcomes for veterans through collaboration Equine Empowered Therapy (EET) is a fully certified 501(c)(3) charitable corporation designed for veterans who are experiencing difficulty reintegrating into civilian life. EET utilizes natural horsemanship and rescued horses to provide programs that achieve therapeutic success, education, vocational training and relief from PTS in Southern California. E.E.T. is free to all veterans.

Meet Michael Dunne: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYgoOSEj7q4 https://www.equineempoweredtherapy.com/ FEDERAL TAX ID: 82-4213627 https://www.facebook.com/EquineEmpoweredTherapy/

Clay McDermott - California Equine Empowered Therapy Costa Mesa, California Using the magic of horses to provide positive outcomes for veterans through collaboration Equine Empowered Therapy (EET) is a fully certified 501(c)(3) charitable corporation designed for veterans who are experiencing difficulty reintegrating into civilian life. EET utilizes natural horsemanship and rescued horses to provide programs that achieve therapeutic success, education, vocational training and relief from PTS in Southern California. E.E.T. is free to all veterans. Meet Michael Dunne: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYgoOSEj7q4

https://www.equineempoweredtherapy.com/ FEDERAL TAX ID: 82-4213627 https://www.facebook.com/EquineEmpoweredTherapy/

Will Friday - California Equine Empowered Therapy | Performance Equine Bodywork Costa Mesa, California I studied Equine Science at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, CA. I practice Performance Equine Bodywork techniques learned from master massage therapists and trainers throughout southern California. I'm trained and certified in the Masterson Method of equine bodywork and established my practice in 2009. Based in Topanga, CA, I'll travel to your ranch to provide Performance Equine Bodywork, Masterson Method Bodywork, nutrition consulting and products. https://www.facebook.com/PerformanceEquineBodywork/ https://www.performanceequinebodywork.com/ https://www.equineempoweredtherapy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/EquineEmpoweredTherapy/

Amanda Held - Ohio H.O.O.V.E.S. | Mustang Heritage Foundation TIP Trainer

Presentation: “Pyramid for Equine Connection” In this interactive session, we'll explore a series of connection-based exercises and breathing techniques designed to alleviate stress for both horse and human. By embracing these practices, we aim to foster a profound bond between you and your equine companion, ultimately building confidence and trust. Don't miss this opportunity to embark on a journey of harmony and mutual understanding with your four-legged partner. Having grown up and trained with horses all her life, in 2003 Amanda began working with them in a different fashion - to begin her healing process from depression, anxiety and PTSD. Encouraged by personal results, Amanda enhanced her proficiency with formal training and certification in EAGALA, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and several other stress and trauma coaching modalities. From her training and personal experience, she has developed her own method called Equine Integrated Wellness™. Today she practices and teaches this coaching method, helping over 300 veterans and family members combined to develop the current H.O.O.V.E.S. curriculum https://www.hooves.us/

https://www.facebook.com/hoovesforvets

https://twitter.com/HOOVESFORVETS

“Driving through the gate at H.O.O.V.E.S. feels like coming back inside the wire.” - Cory Spychalski, Army Combat Veteran H.O.O.V.E.S. is a private, donor-supported charity that provides fully funded, 4-day non-clinical retreats for veterans, first responders, and their family members nationwide, who are seeking recovery from service-connected stress. Retreats are led primarily by veterans and family members who have themselves gone through trauma and achieved growth. During retreats, participants are facilitated through a process that integrates past traumas and reveals underlying strengths, as they forge connections with others and ultimately create a mission, vision, and purpose in service to both themselves and to humanity.

Dr. Sue Anne Wells & The Mustang Leadership Partners Team – Tennessee (Zooming in Friday 12:00 pm) Youth & Mustangs Mustang Leadership Partners (MLP) was established in February 2009 to provide girls and young women with an opportunity to develop, practice, and improve relationship skills, responsibility, social accountability, self-awareness and self-confidence—all of which are mirrored in the mustang’s behavior. Providing hands-on science experiences and equestrian training, the MLP program is grounded in the belief that horses are mirrors to our energy systems and teach us important life lessons. The MLP program requires a year-long commitment and dedication to several academic and citizenship standards. To participate in the MLP program, CGLA students must complete an application and are selected based upon their commitment to the MLP standards and their current academic standing. The program serves up to sixteen students (eight middle school and eight high school). 1219 CARTER LAKE RD Chattanooga, Tennessee 37405 https://www.cglaonline.com/student-center/mustang-leadership-partners

Lisanne Fear - Wyoming Lead Rider on the Mustang Discovery Ride Project 5000 Miles 5000 Mustangs Founder: Mustang Discovery Foundation https://www.mustangdiscovery.com/ Take a young woman with a passion for horses looking for a grand adventure, add American Mustangs and a host of guest riders and you have the ingredients for the “Mustang Discovery Ride.” This documentary project will tell the story of a journey across the United States on the American Discovery Trail (ADT) featuring Mustang TIP trainer, Lisanne Fear, along with her Mustangs, dogs and support team. The team is covering 12 states, coast to coast from Delaware to California, riding previously wild Mustangs while packing, camping and speaking about the power of these amazing animals. Lisanne rode out from Delaware’s historic Cape Henlopen State Park on September 28, 2021, with members of the team and is continuing her adventures through Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, and California. The documentary will detail the struggles and triumphs that she encounters, most attributed to the kindness of strangers met along the journey. We will also feature aspects of the ADT in each state, Mustang adoptions inspired by the project, college and university equine programs utilizing Mustangs, Veterans Programs in existence and other Mustang-related stories. The goal of the ride is to cover 5,000 miles across the country while inspiring the adoption of 5,000 Mustangs into appropriate homes. Through the documentary film, related podcast/vodcast and documentaryseries, we are trying to reach as many people as possible to make it happen!

How to find out more about the Mustang Discovery Ride Project • https://www.mustangdiscovery.com/ • https://www.facebook.com/mustangdiscovery/ • https://www.gofundme.com/f/mustang-discoveryride-project • https://www.instagram.com/mustangdiscovery/ Mustang Discovery Foundation EIN# 86-2865161

Ryan Poole – New Mexico Mustang Training Enchantment Equine Live in Rio Rancho New Mexico and is a 35-year-old Horse Trainer and Mustang Specialist.

Originally from Rodenbach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, he has been riding horses for15 years now specializing in trail and ranch horses. He is married to Sarah and has 3 beautiful children. His goal is to put a solid foundation on horses so the owners can enjoy their horse in their daily routine. His goal is to work with a horse as a team not against them, kinda like dancing. His message is “If you work as a team its so much easier on both parties.” https://www.facebook.com/ryan.poole.315

Susan Ash – New Mexico SAVE Havasupai Horses In early 2016, several individuals came together out of compassion to help improve the lives of the Havasupai pack animals by calling for the cessation of violence against them, and the adoption of a standard of care for them. The group's volunteers, as well as its supporters, have been deeply affected by the plight of the pack animals in the canyon, whether by witnessing it in person, or feeling it from afar.

Exposing the Secret Despite the exquisite beauty of Havasu Falls, there has long been a dark secret hiding in the corners of the village and under the packs and saddles of far too many animals. Horses, mules and donkeys have been transporting gear and tourists along the 8-10 mile trail into and out of the canyon for decades, yet their story of abuse has largely gone untold. Through the efforts of SAVE and its supporters, the secret is finally being exposed, and the story is being told. SAVE has put together a comprehensive list of changes needed as the minimum requirements to establish the humane care and operation of pack animals in Supai. Note that neglecting any one of these needed changes will result in failure. None are optional. https://vimeo.com/233887309 https://havasupaihorses.org/ https://www.facebook.com/HavasupaiHorses

Twuana Raupp – New Mexico Loving Thunder Therapeutic Riding, INC Twuana is our Co-Founder, Executive Director, Lead Instructor, and Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning. She is a PATH, Intl Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor with a passion for horses and individuals with special needs. She stumbled onto the concept of Therapeutic Riding while she was a 4H leader for the Sandoval StarBucks 4H Club. She is the mother of a special needs daughter with developmental delays and Autism, and a guardian to her granddaughter with ADHD. Her search for Equine services for her own daughter made her realize that there are not enough providers and especially ones who truly understand the goals of a parent with special needs children. So, in 2008, she got to work becoming certified, forming a nonprofit, and providing services for families of New Mexico. She makes certain that Loving Thunder Therapeutic Riding is a program about the riders, not what is convenient for the instructor or volunteers. She strives to make certain that each rider is treated as an individual and is challenged to do as much as they can to become an accomplished horseman. https://lovingthunder.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LovingThunderTherapeuticRiding/

Caitlin Erickson – New Mexico Horses For Healing Executive Director

Caitlin Erickson, LCSW is the Executive Director of Horses for Healing, Inc. Caitlin has been with Horses For Healing since its founding in 2013, first as an equine specialist, eventually transitioning to full-time therapist in 2017 and Clinical Director in 2021. Caitlin received her BS in Psychology from UNM in 2013 and her Master’s in Social Work from NMSU in 2015. Caitlin is a licensed clinical social worker and certified equine therapist. Caitlin is a life-long horse woman who is extremely devoted to the world of horses in a variety of ways. She brings her passion and love of horses to every session. She specializes in work with Veterans, children, adolescents, and families, with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-based work. 973 Camino Hermosa, Corrales, NM (505) 803-8722 https://www.horsesforhealingnm.org/ https://www.facebook.com/horsesforhealingnm

Ashley Fischer – New Mexico New Mexico Center for Therapeutic Riding (NMCTR) Ashley Fischer Executive Director, Lead Instructor, and PATH Intl CTRI Ashley attended the University of New Mexico, pursuing a career in Speech Language Pathology. She has worked in the special needs community for over 15 years and was a home supervisor for ARCA in Albuquerque. She was a former member of the United States Pony Club and has ridden horses for over 25 years. She is the current PATH Intl NM State Rep, serves as the WMPC Treasurer, and is on the WMPC Horse Trials Committee. When she is not working, she spends her time competing with her show horses in 3-day eventing and enjoying time with her family. Her desire to help others and her love for horses led her to seek a career in therapeutic riding. She joined the NMCTR team in 2013.

https://www.nmctr.org/ PO Box 32505 Santa Fe, New Mexico 87594 505-471-2000 phone

Karen Molony – New Mexico Cloud Dancers Therapeutic Horsemanship Program Equine & Facilities Manager, PATH Certified Lead Instructor Karen has trained and showed horses in her youth and discovered therapeutic horsemanship after raising her family. She quickly acquired her certification as a PATH Int’l Therapeutic Riding Instructor and has been teaching at Cloud Dancers since 2006. She finds teaching those with special challenges particularly rewarding and feels inspired by her students every day. https://www.clouddancersthp.org/ https://www.facebook.com/clouddancersabq/ 9629 2nd St NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 505-926-1426

Barb Kiipper – New Mexico Jicarilla Mustang Heritage Alliance Preservation through Responsible Ownership and Effective Herd Management Jicarilla Mustang Heritage Alliance Founder/Director Barb is the heart and soul of JMHA. Without her passion for mustangs JMHA would have never come into existence. Since 2012, the Jicarilla Mustang Heritage Alliance has been dedicated to the welfare of New Mexico's wild horses. Our goal is to promote effective herd and land management strategies; for the mustangs gathered, we aspire to unite them with the best possible adoptive homes, and inform people about humane training techniques. We strive to educate the public about wild horse management in the modern world, and we hope to create lasting mustang/human partnerships that always put the horse first. In short our vision is to connect mustangs with humans, one horse at a time. Jicarilla Mustang Heritage Alliance continues to pursue the preservation of mustangs by means effective herd management and of responsible ownership . We seek to influence the public through education on training practices that put the horse first. We strive to take the lead in being part of the solution by building partnerships and finding common ground strategies of cooperation with other agencies that have the mustang's interests in mind. https://www.jicarillamustangs.org/ https://www.facebook.com/JicarillaMustangHeritageAlliance/

Patricia Irick – New Mexico Mustang Camp A New Mexico Non-Profit Organization Training Wild Horses for Adoption. Mustang Camp is a New Mexico Non-Profit organization training wild horses for adoption. Mustang Camp is located in the old Largo Canyon School facility on 14 acres within remote wilderness land in northern New Mexico. Our mission is to reduce the suffering of captive horses through humane training practices, train people to train horses, and to get horses adopted to suitable homes. We are were the only organization in the world that is using the science of learning to address the mustang crisis - and we want to help other people learn to use these well-tested methods. Our program consists of bringing excess wild horses and burros to Mustang Camp to be trained and socialized using our 26-step criteria program. It's quite simple, the animal is trained in the 26 steps and when they can be caught, haltered, led, loaded into a horse-trailer, stand tied, and have their feet trimmed, they become available for adoption to suitable homes on behalf of the government or the NGO holding title. A trained and approachable animal is 100 times more likely to be adopted. We also provide a positive rescue environment for starving or abused horses and horses needing emotional rehabilitation. We partner with the local northern New Mexico humane societies, animal control offices, and horse rescues to provide loving care and training to get these animals emotionally and physically well for adoption to better homes. There is no shortage of horses in northern New Mexico that are in need of help. The use of Least-Coercive principles of animal training pay off for these animals. https://www.mustangcamp.org/ https://www.facebook.com/MustangCamp email: patricia@mustangcamp.org 2455 CR 379, Counselor, NM phone: 505-419-2575 Patricia phone: 505-419-9754 John

Clea Hall– New Mexico Happy Rascal Ranch Happy Rascal Ranch is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and all donations are tax deductible. All donations go toward the Hay Fund for our horses and donkeys. We are Grateful for the support of the local community and beyond. help. The use of Least-Coercive principles of animal training pay off for these animals. Clea G. Hall and her mother Sally G. Hall were on the forefront of wild horse rescue when things were at their ugliest point in Placitas New Mexico. They have saved multiple herds of wild horses who were rounded up by locals, picked up by the livestock board, and put up for auction. They have offered sanctuary to many equines. Horses (both domestic and once wild), donkeys, mini donkeys, mini mules. This includes seniors and ones with special needs (whose owners became sick and passed away.) Many of their rescues had been neglected and now have a forever home, safe pasture to roam, full bellies, and unconditional love. This nonprofit corporation was formed specifically and primarily for the purpose of providing a sanctuary and forever home for horses once wild in Placitas, NM and rescued equines, with an emphasis on natural herd dynamics. In addition, to offer an opportunity for experiential learning and transforming through connecting with the herd in nature.

https://happyrascalranch.com/ https://www.facebook.com/happyrascalranch

Katie Johanson – New Mexico Four Corners Equine Rescue FCER is a volunteer based non-profit group dedicated to the rescue of horses, burros, and mules: their rehabilitation (both physically and mentally), and their adoption into good, loving homes. We will assist wherever, whenever we can, to help horses in need. Located just outside Aztec, in the Four Corners area of New Mexico, we follow the guidelines for rescues as set forth by the AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners). This guide can be viewed by clicking on the Forms icon, then AAEP. http://www.fourcornersequinerescue.org/ 505-334-7220 Four Corners Equine Rescue 22 CR 3334 Aztec, NM 87410

Sandy Johnson – New Mexico Placitas Wild Horses Placitas Wild began in 2003 as a loose-knit group of Placitas citizens concerned about the division in our community over the free-roaming horses. Originally, PW was an informal organization that provided some food and water to the wild horses that roamed the thousands of acres of public and tribal lands north of our homes. During droughts volunteers convinced homeowners abutting the range lands to allow us to put water troughs at the edges of their property that we filled daily. Other volunteers discreetly left hay for the horses to forage.

The Placitas horses and their ancestors have roamed for centuries across lands belonging to the state and federal governments, sovereign Indian lands and private land. Their presence has created jurisdictional issues that Placitas, as an unincorporated community, has not been able to solve. Sandoval County attempted to help enable solutions that included administration of birth control to stabilize herd growth, but we are all up against the unyielding power of government bureaucracies. As an organization, we must be prepared to challenge and change entrenched governmental policy. Placitas Wild Horses provides a safe haven for wild horses collected and saved from both BLM (Bureau of Land Management) and tribal lands. We provide a home for them free from traffic and constant harassment from unsupportive community members while giving them daily care, food, water and shelter as well as any veterinary support needed. Dedicated volunteers have designed and manage the haven in ways that support the social wellbeing of each horse. Additionally, we also actively search for permanent, loving homes and families for the younger horses in our care while using our haven to care for any horse that is too old or too frail to be adopted.

https://www.placitaswildhorses.org/ https://www.facebook.com/PlacitasWild/

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“All Is Calm All Is Bright” by Sharon Buck Acrylic

WINNIE Winner - Art – Acrylic WINNIE Winner - Art - Illustration https://www.facebook.com/sharon.lupton1

“Honey, The Marsh Tacky Mare” by Sharon Buck Acrylic

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“Two Rein” by Natalie Campbell 19” x 25” – Pastel

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“Emmett” by Genna Card Photography

Honorable Mention - Art - Still Photography https://www.gennacardphotography.com/

“Sonny” by Genna Card Photography

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“Enchantment” by Samantha Dawn Ebeling Photography

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“Impending Impact” by Samantha Dawn Ebeling Photography

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“Wildest Dream” by Samantha Dawn Ebeling Photography

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“Blues and Bays” by Melody DeBenedictis - Colorado Mustangs - 30” x 40” Original Oil

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“Nyquist” by Ayesha Khan – Bangalore India Pencil Artist

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“Toward The Sun” by Marie Peterle 17” x 24” – Acrylic On Canvas WINNIE Winner - Art - International – Acrylic https://www.marigoldart.com

“Awakening With Equines” by Kate Neligan Card Deck

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“Family” by Karen Sequeira Acrylic & Feather

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“Ruffin It” by Karen Sequeira 26” x 36 ½ Acrylic

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“Paint Me A Horse” by Mi Ok Song – Rhode Island 18” x 24” Colored Pencil

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The Films In Competition

Special Screening An Open Door: Life and Influence of Temple Grandin - USA Directed by: John Barnhardt 72:00 mins An Open Door is the forthcoming documentary that reflects on the influential life and work of Dr. Temple Grandin as a champion of the humane treatment of livestock, autism rights, and inclusive neurodiversity by employing her gifted insights from her personal experience with autism and visual thinking. The film speaks with Dr. Grandin, her colleagues, industry professionals and those she has influenced to celebrate her groundbreaking life, lessons learned and lasting legacy. An Open Door is directed by award-winning filmmaker John Barnhardt and presented by Colorado State University.

About the film An Open Door features Temple Grandin retracing her path in life and the lessons she learned and in turn shared with others who were affected by her experiences and insights. DIRECTOR: JOHN BARNHARDT As an adolescent, John Barnhardt devoured every film in every genre he could get his hands on, as a film student he would stay late in college and take on extra projects, who’s dreamed of a film career since age nine, when he watched The Road Warrior with his father. “I want to make movies,” Barnhardt announced to his father as they walked out of the theater. “Good,” his dad replied. An engineer by trade and avid photographer, Barnhardt’s father put a camera in his son’s hands and from that moment on fueled his hunger. “My dad was a true forward thinker, an artist; he saturated me with movies. We’d watch The Deer Hunter, Apocalypse Now; my dad never filtered what I saw. He loved the classics, too. We’d watch everything then talk about it.” After graduating from Colorado State, with a degree in English and Poetry, Barnhardt followed his heart to Charleston, South Carolina, where he began the slow crawl up the film ladder, starting at the bottom working in the Channel Four Newsroom; where he ran the teleprompter, working for peanuts. While he was working his way up the ranks at Channel Four, Barnhardt was taking college classes from Professor Russell Schaaf at Trident Technical College; filming anything and everything he could, including gore-drenched, godawful (but well-shot) horror flicks, many staged in his Park Circle home. By doing this John founded his Barnfly Productions company as well as slowly expanded his portfolio.

Abijah’s - USA Directed by: Jason P. Schumacher 04:25 mins Horses For Mental Health The Abijah’s Method Abijah’s on the Backside elevates the racing industry, creating a sustainable future for the horses & humans that power the sport. Off-Track Thoroughbreds have the power to heal. It is precisely their sensitive and unpredictable nature that makes them well-suited to the transformative mental health work utilized in the Abijah’s mental health equine-experiential model. People are in need of healing. Abijah’s on the Backside brings individuals in need to the racetrack and their lives are transformed. Be they backside workers, first responders, or individuals seeking growth- Abijah’s can bring healing & wellness to those suffering with PTSD, Addiction, Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders and more. Abijah’s is the Bridge. Having a facility on the backside of every major racetrack across the U.S., dozens of OTTBs will be transitioned to meaningful second careers. Hundreds of lives will be forever changed. And the racing industry will be elevated into a sustainable future. https://abijahs.com/ https://www.facebook.com/abijahsonthebackside

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Adeline - USA Directed by: Greg James 97:00 mins Equestrian Director Feature Film

WINNIE Winner - Film - Feature A small Midwestern community becomes the epicenter for miracles when a mysterious woman brings a healing horse to town. http://www.adelinemovie.com/

A Horse Can Change A Life - USA Directed by: Andy Smoley 03:40 mins Equestrian Documentary

Honorable Mention – Film – Equine Therapy Fieldstone Farm is one of the largest therapeutic equine centers in the country serving 900 students of all ages with a variety of disabilities and challenges. Our 40 therapy horses, along with our 15 certified instructors and 200 volunteers help our students accomplish milestones they never thought possible. Our video features one of our students Ania and how the love and bond with a horse named Dillon changed her life! https://www.fieldstonefarm.org/

A Horse Can Change A Life

Who We Are Our therapy horses help people of all ages with a variety of emotional, physical and cognitive challenges reach goals they never thought possible. Since our founding in 1978, we have helped tens of thousands of people improve their emotional and physical well-being. Our largest population of students are those struggling with mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, grief and survivors of trauma, cancer and violence, totaling nearly 50 percent. We are also well versed in working with students with a variety of cognitive and physical challenges including autism, cerebral palsy, neurological disorders and sight impairments, among others. Ranging in age from three to 80 years old, our students come from throughout Northeast Ohio.

All the Little Things – USA Directed by: Shayla Ashley 05:27 mins Equestrian You-Tube Production

Honorable Mention - Film - YouTube Production - Short A depiction of a child’s dreams coming to life, looking at the reality of our dreams.

Animal Healer TV A Wild Mustangs Message To Save His Relatives - USA Directed by: Allecia Maine 14:26 mins Wild Horse Documentary – Under 30 Equestrian You-Tube Production

Honorable Mention - YouTube - Documentary - Under 30 Minutes WINNIE Winner – Film – Documentary – Mustang – Under 30 Minutes In this episode of The Animal Heeler, we meet Jamie and her unexpectedly deceased 5-year-old Mustang Gus. Gus was gathered off the range 2 years prior and trained by a TIP trainer. Jamie was just getting ready to start saddling Gus when tragedy struck. Being a Master Animal Communicator Gus asked Allecia to communicate with him and film his story so he could share what his Wild Mustangs relatives are experiencing at the hands of the very agency that is harming them. The Veterinarian took x-rays of Gus's head and found a very disturbing head injury that many Mustangs face when being harshly rounded up into pens. The other thing that the was found in the xray will blow your mind of what horses can carry in the minds. May Gus's passing and his request to share his story serve as a strong reminder that how our Wild Horses are being gathered is cruel, dangerous and can be deadly. https://www.facebook.com/theanimalheeler/

Dr. Allecia Maine is a beloved author, speaker, TV Host, Master Animal Communicator, Distance Body Alignment Specialist, Energy Medicine Researcher, Animal Behaviorist, Medical Intuitive, Holistic Life Counselor and Soul Coach for animals and their humans. She consults with thousands of clients around the world transforming behavior, health, relationship and end of life issues naturally.

Cavalières (Horse Women) - France Directed by: Charlie Rojo 105:40 mins Equestrian Documentary International

WINNIE Winner - Film - International - Feature Somewhere on the hills, a horse stud farm, surrounded by the forest. Opposite, an high school, and young women who are studying to obtain the "horse baccalaureate exam". What are these high school girls dreaming of, as they have horses in their blood? A film or the story of an encounter between man and animal, which questions our relationship with the living and the wild through the singular links that the apprentice riders have with their mounts.

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Charlie Rojo, was first in charge of verifying copies of restored films at the film archives before becoming an editor, and then moving on to documentary filmmaking. Long drawn to the sea and then to the imagination of cities, his films explore the many voices and faces of the worlds around us. He is also a reader for the production company "L''image d'après" (Tours, France) and has been leading film workshops in high schools and colleges for several years. Recently, he participated in the "Festival international du film insulaire" and the festival "Aux écrans du réel" as president and member of the jury. His latest film, "Cavalières", looks towards new horizons by inviting us to share the daily life of a class of high school girls who are taking the "bac cheval", while at the same time questioning the singular links that the apprentice riders have with their mounts. He is currently preparing a film adaptation mixing super-8, live action and different animation techniques freely inspired by Hélène Gaudy's novel, "Un monde sans rivage".

Changing Strides - USA Directed by: Madeline Tremblay 07:58 mins Equestrian Student Film

WINNIE Winner – Film – Short Documentary - Student Professional horseback riding is a dangerous sport. Six three-day-event athletes reflect on the risks and rewards. In this documentary, I wanted to explore the risks and the rewards of the horseback riding world. More specifically, those who dedicate their lives to horses as three-day-event riders. As someone who has competed as an event rider at the lower levels, the injuries and challenges I have faced from the sport are minuscule compared to those riding at the Olympic level. With the risk of death or life-altering injuries every time one gets on a horse, I wanted to better understand those who chose to accept the risks and make horseback riding their career, rather than a hobby.

Madeline Tremblay is a filmmaker from Massachusetts. A drone pilot who has done aerial videography around the globe, she plans to be a cinematographer. With an extensive music background, she’s also interested in sound design and scoring for film. Currently, she is studying film production at Florida State University in the College of Motion Picture Arts as a BFA student. Outside of film school, Madeline is a rower and a horseback rider.

Discover Your Path - USA Directed by: 03:36 mins Horses For Mental Health Unbridled Way Forward is a mental health practice that incorporates horses and mindfulness into psychotherapy and personal discovery. The story introduces the founder, the herd, and 3 people who have experienced this life changing work. It is itself a visual and auditory meditation, bringing one into the present moment. https://www.unbridledwayforward.com/ https://www.facebook.com/UnbridledWayForward

Do Over - USA Directed by: Patrice Sarath 07:46 mins Equestrian Student Film

WINNIE Winner - Film - Student - Adult It's never too late for second chances. A woman getting rid of old boxes finds her diary from when she was 11 -- and even worse, her bratty 11-year-old self shows up, demanding to know why she hasn't done any of the things she promised in the diary. Together they go on a quest to make their dreams come true.

Patrice Sarath is a novelist and short story writer, and now filmmaker. Currently a student at Austin Community College, she makes movies about everyday magic -- a changeling girl, for instance, or a time-travel wish. Patrice's novels include The Unexpected Miss Bennet, The Sisters Mederos, Fog Season, Gordath Wood, Red Gold Bridge, and The Crow God's Girl. Her short stories have appeared in Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine, Weird Tales, Realms of Fantasy, Black Gate, and Year's Best Fantasy. She loves books, horses, and the (un)controlled chaos that is a film set.

Down On The Ranch - USA Directed by: Scott Campbell 10:19 mins Equestrian Documentary

WINNIE Winner - Film - Therapy Horse - Under 30 Minutes A ranch owner volunteers her time and horses to provide equestrian assisted services for vets suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. HEART OF HORSEMANSHIP If you are a veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, your symptoms—anxiety, fear, flashbacks, and more—may feel insurmountable, despite traditional treatments and medications. However, researcher, professor, and horsewoman, Dr. Ellen Kaye Gehrke has created an extraordinary, non-pharmaceutical program to help minimize even the most debilitating PTSD symptoms: through heart centered connection with horses. Based on her evidence-based research, Gehrke developed an equine therapy program, called HEART OF HORSEMANSHIP©, at her ranch in Ramona, California, where veterans work with horses and learn how to Reestablish trust Stay present Communicate with confidence Find aliveness Work as a team Feel whole in their heart https://www.rollinghorse.com/

Freedom Reigns - USA Directed by: Matt Cohn & Joey Rossetti 83:00 mins

WINNIE Winner – Film – Documentary WINNIE Winner – Film – Director - Documentary A young horse whisperer rehabilitates rescued wild horses and contemplates his future role in life, while expanding our understanding of autism and offering hope resolving America's wild mustang round-up travesty. The setting is Freedom Reigns Equine Sanctuary in San Benito County, California, where over five hundred rescued horses and burros run free on 3,800 acres. Freedom Reigns is part boy-horse-whisperer tale, part Autism Spectrum Disorder study, and part solution search for America’s failing wild mustang roundup program. Cipi, a young, on-the-spectrum ranch hand, forgoes a scholarship, opting to use his exceptional abilities to heal rescued horses. As he “gentles'' Liberty - a free roaming mustang corralled when pregnant by Bureau of Land Management helicopters, and Blaze – Liberty’s foal born in a BLM holding pen prison, the story expands to reveal a majestic 3,800-acre ranch where 540 once wild horses run free again in their forever-home. Other films address America’s wild mustang fiasco with footage of horrific roundups, inhumane holding pens and outraged interviewees. Freedom Reigns chooses a softer lens. Observing Cipi, his family, and the sanctuary's amazing founder Alicia, we see how individual passion and sacrifice can model a positive way forward through the challenging wild mustang issues. Temple Grandin, a mentor to Cipi, visits the ranch, and provides insights into ASD and the value of different thinkers. Other interviews include Cipi’s parents, Carrie and Lole, and Scott Wilson, AWHC board member, SONY World Photography first place winner. HITFIRE MEDIA's first feature-length documentary is Directed by Matt Cohn & Joey Rossetti. Matt's developed broadcast shows for Netflix, Discovery Channel, Bravo, A&E, TLC and ABC News. Joey's been an Executive Producer for “Cheap Eats' on the Cooking Channel, “Who Killed Jane Doe”, and “Perfect Suspect” for Investigation Discovery. Both, along with Jesse Raiford are founding partners in HITFIRE MEDIA. https://www.hitfiremedia.com/ https://freedomreignsdocumentary.com/ Matt Cohn is an awardwinning producer and director. His most recent film as a director is “Freedom Reigns” which has won “The Impactful Doc Award” in 2023. As a producer he’s known for never taking no as an answer and confronting any obstacles head on.

Joey Rossetti has over 25 years in the business as a director, producer, and editor. He also directed “Freedom Reigns” with Cohn in 2023. Joey was also the lead editor and story producer in the film. His story telling ability has been earned him a valuable reputation in the industry.

From Hollywood to Horses - USA Directed by: Kate Neligan 02:57 mins Equestrian Documentary Amateur

WINNIE Winner – Film – Amateur An entrepreneur takes the ultimate leap of faith to leave her cushy Hollywood movie studio career to pursue her deep love for horses and helping humanity. She faces her fears and doubts and ultimately accomplishes her heartfelt dream! https://www.kateneligan.com/ https://www.facebook.com/KateNeliganEquineCoach

Future Dreams, A Short Film - USA Directed by: Shayla Ashley 05:27 mins Equestrian You-Tube Production

WINNIE Winner – Film - YouTube Production - Short A short film about a day in the life of a barrel racer during competition..

Getting Stable - USA Directed by: Vanessa Leonard 41:23 mins Horses For Mental Health

HMH WINNER - Horses For Mental Health - $1000 Award EQUINE Network Winner - $1000 Award Amanda Held, a veteran and lifelong equestrian, felt compelled to help her fellow American military veterans to heal from the psychological impacts of armed combat and tours of duty. Leaning on her lifelong experience and love of horses, she formed Healing of Veterans through Equine-Assisted Service, commonly known as H.O.O.V.E.S. Veterans of the United States military services enter into the H.O.O.V.E.S. program whose mission is to use rescue horses to heal and empower them through training exercises. Getting Stable follows both Amanda as she runs the program and the participants themselves as they both seek the power of healing from interacting with horses. https://onestoplightproductions.com/pages/getting-stable/

Ohio native, Vanessa Leonard is no stranger to the stage or camera. She performed in several theatrical acts when younger for her church and school. But her passion for making movies started when she was twelve years old, when she asked her parents for a video camera. Once gifted with a camcorder, then came the story writing and the casting friends and family for fan fiction projects like "Sherlock Holmes" and "Star Wars" shorts, as well as original short stories. “Getting Stable” is Vanessa’s third professional project since highlighting her work more as an independent filmmaker, serving as producer and editor of the film. The film is also Vanessa’s debut as lead cinematographer.

Hautism and Wilderwood - USA Directed by: Incredible Films 10:26 mins Horses For Mental Health Hautism and Wilderwood celebrates the innate connection between autistic people and horses -- and the program that embraces it.

https://wilderwoodequinetherapy.org/

Hero Horse: A Magical True Story - USA Directed by: Debbie Garcia-Bengochea 33:26 mins

WINNIE Winner - Film - Therapy Horse The story of Magic, a tiny horse called One of History's Ten Most Courageous Animals by Time magazine, Newsweek's Animal Hero of the Year and AARP's Most Heroic Pet in America. Magic had a flag flown over the U.S Capital in her honor for her service to the United States, a Certificate of Senate Recognition and a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition. She is a Breyer Portrait Model Horse and an official sworn in police officer. Magic walks the red carpet at movie theatres in her tuxedo. Magic is a very special horse. She was called in to comfort survivors and first responders of the tragedies at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, SC and the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, FL. She helped the tornado survivors of Moore, OK, victims of the fires in Gatlinburg, TN, families in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, families and first responders after the condo collapse in Surfside, FL and visits thousands of patients inside children's and veterans hospitals across the country each year. Working indoors would be a challenge for any horse but Magic makes it look easy, even in high rise hospital buildings, hotels... and walking the red carpet at movie theatres. She walks up and down steps, rides in elevators, walks on unusual floor surfaces, carefully moves around hospital and television studio equipment, works in small patient rooms and stays calm around unexpected sounds like ambulances, alarms and hospital helicopters, and yes, she is house trained. Magic has visited Congress in Washington, D.C., Arlington National Cemetery and the 911 Memorial in NYC. She helped teach a class at Columbia Medical School, was invited to meet the twin baby pandas at Zoo Atlanta and has been on the concert stage in Nashville, Tennessee. https://gentlecarouseltherapyhorses.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TherapyHorses https://www.instagram.com/gentlecarousel

Debbie Garcia-Bengochea is a bestselling and award-winning author, commercial artist and photographer. She is also a former school principal and the cofounder of Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses, a charity celebrating 26 years of service in 2023.

Caballos – Spain Directed by: Alberto José Redondo Villa 52:46 mins Equestrian Documentary International

WINNIE Winner – Film – International – Documentary WINNIE Winner – Film – International - Director This documentary shows the relationship between humans and horses around the world. It is a true story shot on 5 continents over three years that reflects how our hearts continue to beat together. https://albertoredondo.tv/caballos/

PhD Alberto José Redondo Villa Full Professor of Zoología Department of Zoología Faculty de Sciences University of Córdoba

Horses For Healing; Horses Helping Humans - USA Directed by: Caitlin Erickson 02:50 mins Horses For Mental Health

Honorable Mention – Film – Therapy Horses Horses For Healing, Inc is a Horses For Mental Health charity partner providing traumainformed therapy utilizing horses. Our video submission focused on sharing more about our veteran program specifically. The Veteran population faces intense trauma healing needs and often barriers to feeling comfortable receiving treatment. Our video submission shares about our programs for treatment utilizing horses to support this population with the opportunity for healing. https://www.horsesforhealingnm.org/

Caitlin Erickson is the Executive Director of Horses For Healing, Inc. Caitlin is very passionate about sharing the healing power of horses as a therapeutic partner, and Horses For Healing's programs. Caitlin is Horses For Healing's social media content creator. This is her first film to direct. Caitlin filmed, directed, and edited the video.

If I Were A Pony - USA Directed by: Leonard Eckhaus 04:00 mins Equestrian Children’s Film

WINNIE Winner - Film - Animation If I Were a Pony by Leonard Eckhaus is the story of a boy and his pony told from the Pony's perspective. The pony and the boy share many adventures. They ride across streams; they ride with friends and sometimes they just enjoy each other’s company. The pony looks forward to being with the boy every day and is sad when he gets too old to do all the fun things they used to do together. As they both age, their relationship changes but their love Leonard Eckhaus is thebut for one another never lessens. As the pony looks back on all they did together, he is saddened founder of AFCOM (1980), knows just how wonderful his life has been.

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the leading association in the world for Data Center Managers, representing over 4,000 of the largest data centers in the world. In 2018, in his first venture into music, an album Leonard co-produced received two Grammy nominations. Since then two of his children’s songs have won awards in the International Songwriting Competition, and his song, In Your Arms Forever, a tribute to his wife Linda, received over 50,000 views on YouTube. Leonard’s Memoirs ranked number 4 on UK Talk Radio’s List of the top 10 must-read books of 2021, and his children’s books have won numerous awards including Creative Child Magazine’s 2021 Book of the Year.

Journey - Canada Directed by: Sandra Vida 09:05 mins

WINNIE Winner - Documentary - International – Under 10 Minutes JOURNEY features as a central motif, the image of a white horse approaching the camera in an endless loop. Overlaid on this image are constantly shifting layers of imagery gleaned from the artist's photographs, paintings and drawings, as well as excerpts from her previous media works. This work represents the artist’s exploration of the notion of perseverance through obstacles, and the recuperative power of disrupting the flow of time through repetition and looping images. The dream-like mood is enhanced by the natural sounds of wind and water, and an evocative violin tune. Creating a contemplative and immersive space, the interplay of images and sound may call up the viewer’s own dreams and reflections.

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JUMP Book Trailer - USA Directed by: Daniel Stearns 03:05 mins Equestrian Commercial

WINNIE Winner - Film - Commercial Fear has held her back for too long. Can she make the ultimate leap? It’s been a year since college senior Mila Kozak watched her sister Anya’s tragic accident at a horse show in Wellington, Florida. Since then, nothing has been the same. Her relationship with her sister is as shattered as Anya’s paralyzed body. Her boyfriend of two years dumped her out of the blue and, even though she’s doing everything she can to win him back, he won’t give her the time of day. And her favorite thing in the world—show jumping—is tainted by the crippling fear she’ll end up like Anya. Mila wants nothing more than to be her old life-of-the-party, live-in-the-moment self. But no matter what she does, she’s not that Mila anymore. When Mila rescues her friend and barnmate, Alex, with a kiss, it sets them on a trajectory that’s as surprising as it is electrifying. But when everything Mila holds dear is threatened yet again, will she make the jump and land where she’s meant to be? Set in the world of competitive show jumping, JUMP is a new adult romance about falling in love, facing your fears and building your own happily-ever-after.

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Legendary Skies – France Directed by: Ariel Neo 15:30 mins

WINNIE Winner - Film - International - Music Video Inspired by the journey of Dana, the americain bald eagle of the Aquashow in Audierne who lost his way for 3 weeks in 2019, "Legendary Skies" is an artistic creation revealing Brittany from the eagle's point of view. This unique aerial journey takes the viewer on a discovery of Brittany's landscapes and artists who reveal themselves on the bird’s path. Presented in the form of a short film and accompanied by a documentary, It is a real technical and artistic feat. This project thrives as a human and animal adventure at the frontiers of nature, music, cinema, and dance. A modern and timeless film that aims to be a tribute to the beauty and indigenous culture of Brittany.

https://www.cielsdelegendes.com/

Miss Molly’s Journey - USA Directed by: Christianna Elizabeth Capra, Taylor Reid 09:10 mins Horses For Mental Health

WINNIE Winner – Film – Healing Horses Rescued from a Texas Killpen in 2016 and then deemed too dangerous to fix her aggressive behavior. NJ Veterans opened a door to save her life, and she has returned the favor. 2019 Therapy Animal of the Year (NJ Dept of Veteran Affairs). This is the healing journey of a ptsd horse and ptsd veterans. https://www.njvirtualherd.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SpringReinsofLife501c3 https://www.springreinsoflife.org/

NJ Virtual Herd is our creative response to Covid-19 shutdown. In March 2020 all of our income encountered an immediate and drastic drop-off due to the pandemic lock down. Here at Spring Reins of Hope llc (and Spring Reins of Life 501c3) are in the business of changing, improving and saving human lives, with the assistance and guidance of Horses...and Donkeys! And apparently, some Goats, one Crazy mini, and one Red cat (who we think is not really a cat)…. Since becoming Eagala Model certified programs and opening our arena gates in 2009 (and 2012) our Herd has served more than 800 pts(d) veterans, over 1300 high-risk teens, 100's of women and children in trauma recovery, as well as 100's of medical students, corporate professionals, families, groups and teams.

RAMBO of THE CARRACAS MESA: A HISTORY OF THE JICARILLA MUSTANGS AND MUSTANGERS - USA Directed by: Laura Harper 75:36 mins

Honorable Mention – Film – Documentary Honorable Mention – Film - Director More than three years ago, Laura Harper began work on a film script about her once-wild mustang, Rambo. As she delved into his life, she found Rambo’s story connected the evolution of the horse to New Mexico’s history and her own life here in San Juan County. Laura discovered that the horses used by the Conquistadors more than five hundred years ago to traverse New Mexico had an ancient bloodline that is found here today. Amazingly, a 2013 genetic analysis conducted by Dr. E. Gus Cothran, Department of Veterinary Integrative Bioscience, concluded the Old-World Iberian breed is conclusively a genetic marker present in the Jicarilla mustangs of Northern New Mexico and Rambo’s DNA as well. By tracing the mustangs’ bloodline, a wonderful history of New Mexico—its wild horses and its people— is revealed and vibrantly retold in Laura’s film, “RAMBO of the Carracas Mesa: A History of the Jicarilla Mustangs and Mustangers.” The film features local families that represent the diverse culture of Northern New Mexico and their personal relationships with the Jicarilla mustangs. It is through their individual stories that we learn the Jicarilla mustang’s historic value to Northern New Mexico’s culture. The documentary concludes with the idea that by joining nature, horsemanship, community, science, and technology, there can be a positive future for the mustangs and the approach of the mustangers.

Laura Harper Laura lives in Dolores Colorado with her husband Greg and her horses, Dusty Dandy, RAMBO and Wendy. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Jicarilla Mustang Heritage Alliance, Editor of the Four Corners Equine Rescue newsletter publication and President of the San Juan County Historical Society, NM. She holds a MA in Organizational Management.

Rescued Hearts Film - USA Directed by: Krisanna Sexton Produced by: Dana Croschere 55:00 mins – 02:39 min Trailer Screening at Fest – 2024 Film Arrival! Equestrian Documentary – Trailer

WINNIE Winner – Film – Documentary Trailer A new documentary about the miracles, the mystery, and the science of healing with horses. Here's a short clip about why we're making this film: https://youtu.be/U99LnW30cfA https://www.rescuedheartsfilm.com/

Krisanna Sexton is an award-winning Director with Live Wild Films who is passionate about spreading hope and healing throughout the planet. Although she doesn't have a ton of experience with horses, she believes in sharing alternative modalities for healing and is excited to be on a journey of discovery in the filmmaking process. Her most recent documentary, Love Heals, is receiving worldwide acclaim and will be nationally broadcasted on PBS in July 2023.

Robin’s Nest - USA Directed by: Byron Reed 06:03 mins Horses For Mental Health

Honorable Mention – Horses For Mental Health Wendy Ingraham is a Michigan native and the owner of Robin's Nest Foundation. Before her work with the foundation, Wendy practiced her love for health and fitness as a professional athlete for 20 years. In the wake of tragedy after losing three very close friends to depression, Wendy felt it was her mission to find a way to help youth who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, and other mental issues. Wendy has a 14 year old daughter and as she researched suicide and mental health, depression, anxiety, she learned that Douglas County has one of the highest rates of attempted suicide in the country. “We embrace other mental health foundations within our community,” Ingraham said. “It takes more than one foundation to get the work done. It takes collaboration, and being able to let them do their work is equally important as our work here.” You can contact Wendy at wendy@robinsnestcharity.org. “Wendy’s unbreakable spirit, generosity and passion for helping our community with mental health is limitless.” Tera Radlo (Former Castle Pines Mayor) https://www.robinsnestcharity.org/

The Unbridled Hope Chronicles - USA Directed by: Josh Nagel 17:41 mins Horses For Mental Health

Honorable Mention – Film – Healing Horses Through candid interviews, heart-wrenching testimonials, and poignant moments, viewers will witness these veterans' unwavering determination to conquer their inner demons and find solace amidst their struggles. Guided by the expert care of the HOOVES organization, the series showcases the profound impact of equine therapy, personal growth workshops, and intensive one-on-one sessions. As these veterans confront their past traumas and defy the grip of despair, they gradually unveil the remarkable journey of restoring hope, reclaiming purpose, and forging a path toward a brighter tomorrow. "Unbridled Hope Chronicles" illuminates the unbreakable bond between the strength of veterans and the power of healing, reminding us all that even in the face of darkness, there is always the potential for renewal and transformation. https://www.hooves.us/

Spirit Animal - Das Glück dieser Erde – Germany Directed by: Anne Berndt 09:05 mins

WINNIE Winner – Film – International - Student

STALLION KAMYAR® - of the STABLE BERLINER BUSINESS WOHNZIMMER - Germany Directed by: Bastian Lee Jones 02:09 mins

WINNIE Winner - Film - International - Commercial This is a production by Bastian Lee Jones Mediagroup® = LebenslustTV® Ltd. & EARMErecords Bastian Lee Jones (producer, camera, photos, animations, postpro, designs) music composer of the symphony "STALLIOn KAMYAR® - the father of oriental Star" by Bastian Lee Jones - as a contribution for the EQUINALE 2023 (advertisement movie/trailer) https://berlinerbusinesswohnzimmer.de/

Stories From The Grass- USA Directed by: Jackie Fleming 17:57 mins

WINNIE Winner - Film - Documentary under 30 Minutes A short film about the author Anne J. Thomas and the artist J. A. Fleming, who are one and the same. A thoughtful and evocative film about her life and inspirations that captures her experience running a wild horse sanctuary along the Santa Fe Trail in New Mexico. With her love of New Mexico history, she takes advantage of her location to relive some of the Santa Fe Trail with her dog Holly and horse Fancy and the ghosts of those who came before. https://intotheshadowlands.net/

An artist and author, Jackie Fleming runs a wild horse sanctuary along the old Santa Fe Trail in New Mexico. Originally from UK, via Hong Kong and Singapore, Jackie was drawn to New Mexico through her love of Westerns and old west history. As a consequence of that, she has used her passion to inspire her artwork, writing and film making, which she sees as an extension of her creativity. With no formal training, she tends to be a "jack of all trades," and usually takes on the role of writer, director, cameraman and editor!

The Horses of No Man's Land - USA Directed by: Kisa Kavass 08:00 mins

WINNIE Winner - Film – Wild Horse Documentary - Short In the enchanting wilderness of Louisiana, a woman embarks on a courageous mission to rescue and protect the endangered wild horses that roam the vast pine forests. Drawn to their majestic beauty and fascinated by the untold stories they carry, she becomes determined to shed light on the history of these magnificent creatures and the mystical place they call home. https://www.wildhorsefineartphotography.com/

Kisa Kavass was born in Adelaide, South Australia. At the age of five her family relocated to the United States and spent years living in and exploring various states before finally settling down In Nashville, Tennessee. Their travels imparted in her a strong curiosity about the world, nature and art, and the understanding that they all are intertwined. Her passion for creating and art led her to photography and she has worked as a professional portrait and fine art photographer for over twenty years. She has taught workshops on bookmaking, oil hand-tinting and alternative Polaroid film processes. Her fine art work has been featured in magazines and she has had photographs selected for many group and solo shows across the United States.

The Fell Pony - UK Directed by: Tom Lloyd 33:40 mins Equestrian Educational/Training International

WINNIE Winner - International - Documentary - Short When the Fell Pony Society was formed in 1922 its aim was "to foster and keep pure the old breed of pony," and later "to promote knowledge of all matters concerning the Fell Pony breed." This film about Fell pony type and conformation aims to describe the breed as we see it a hundred years later, as a basis for the next century.

https://fellpony.co.uk/

Tom Lloyd: Producer/Director at Dreamtime Film and works at Fell Pony Podcast and Fell Pony Adventures Tom is an award winning film maker, podcaster. Tom owns and breeds the Hades Hill herd of Registered fell ponies which his family have been breeding since 1957. When he is not taking people over the Cumbrian mountains with this team of pack ponies, he can usually be found driving his Fell ponies in competitions throughout the UK www.fellpony.co.uk

Whispers From The Wild Ones - USA Directed by: Dawn Perrine 40:00 mins

WINNIE Winner – Film - YouTube - Documentary - Under 60 Minutes Reach Out to the Untouched Horse Immerse yourself in a 7-day workshop. This is a unique opportunity to observe wild horses in their natural habitat. You will begin to understand non-verbal communication with the natural world, be introduced to herd dynamics and develop a bond through building a trust-based relationship. You will not use chutes, ropes, or any other restraints to force the horse's compliance. Instead, you will work, one-on-one with the wild ones, gaining their trust, learning their language, and building a relationship and true partnership that you have always dreamed of but never knew possible. The young horses being socialized in this clinic have shown a natural desire to relate to humans. To make their futures less traumatic for veterinary care, foster homes, and permanent placement, these young horses will be your teachers. https://www.reachouttohorses.com/

Production Director, Cinematographer and Post Production Editor Project types: Equestrian Live Event video and audio, Post-production, and Live Broadcast Experience Monty Roberts Inc. 2008-2019 Horse Training Video Instruction Program, filmed and edited over 500 lessons of the University Library. Implemented projects from planning through publication with 10 years of successful production. https://montyrobertsuniversity.com/library

Yellow Nature – Germany Directed by: Johann Schultz, Merlin Slamanig 09:05 mins Equestrian Music Video – International

Honorable Mention – Film – International – Music Video In order to overcome her hectic Live Jule has to flee into the nature. On her journey she made a new Friend: Camillo the Horse.

Yellow Nature

Ronda Gregorio (USA) Gregorio Photography Wild Heart, The Mustang Book Project – COMING SOON!!! While searching out my creative path I have found myself, again and again, working with my first love, horses. Currently I am working on "WILD HEART" #TheMustangBookProject, it is a book and documentary that is focusing on wild mustangs in the fabric of the performance horse world. In addition to equestrian, I also photograph weddings, special events, parties, horse shows, animals, and commercial products. I work with clients all over the world, including The Smithsonian, NOVICA (owned by National Geographic), Nicole Lapin and Sotheby's. My images have been featured in such notable publications as Red Book, US Equestrian, Dover Saddlery, Destination Weddings and Honeymoons, Caribbean Brides, The Scout Guide and The Knot.com to name a few. Also, I contract with "The Smithsonian" and have work on permanent display at one of their facilities, The Smithsonian Conservation and Biology Institute. Although I am based out of Virginia, I will accompany my clients to wherever their hearts desire. I would love the opportunity to share my vision with you. Please contact me to inquire about custom packages or special requests. https://lily-khaki-wmsx.squarespace.com/wild-heart https://www.facebook.com/photogregorio

Wild Heart, The Mustang Book Project, Ronda’s beautiful tribute to the Mustang and the amazing Mustang Trainers who work with them, coming soon…… Pre-Order yours now. Ronda@GregorioPhotography.com (703) 282-9135

presents

The Literary Corral Selected Entries

Team Up by Elizabeth Alexander

WINNIE Winner – Literary – Young Adult – Series - English https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063570458896

In Working With Horses by Bruce Anderson & Julianne Neal

WINNIE Winner - Training Series - Other http://www.naturesview.us/

Natural Humanship Intro Course Workbook by Bruce Anderson & Julianne Neal

Honorable Mention – Training Series - Other http://www.naturesview.us/

Natural Humanship Intro On-Line Course by Bruce Anderson & Julianne Neal

Honorable Mention – Training Series – Other http://www.naturesview.us/

Horseman’s Handbook by Joe B. Armstrong

WINNIE Winner – Literary - Educational https://horsemanshandbook.com/

Gift Horse by Wendy Beth Baker

Honorable Mention – Literary – Screenplay/Manuscript https://www.facebook.com/wendy.b.baker.75

The Heartbeat Of A Drum Horse - Screenplay by Loretta Marie Bradfield

WINNIE Winner – Literary – Screenplay https://www.facebook.com/BradfieldDrums/

Catch Rider by Debby Buck DeJonge

Honorable Mention – Literary – Fiction – English https://debbybuckdejonge.com/shop/

By Heart & By Soul by Hannah E. Carey

WINNIE Winner - Literary - Romance – Adult https://hannahecarey.com/

Duet by Paige Cerulli

WINNIE Winner – Literary – Magazine - Essay https://www.theplaidhorse.com/

Thoughts During My Thoroughbred’s Third Ride… by Paige Cerulli

WINNIE Winner – Literary – Magazine - Poetry https://www.theplaidhorse.com/

The Mental Impact Of Riding With Pain… by Paige Cerulli

WINNIE Winner – Literary – Magazine - Article https://www.theplaidhorse.com/

JUMP by Tiffany Noelle Chacon

WINNIE Winner - Literary - Fiction - Adult – English https://tiffanynoellechacon.com/

The Far Turn by Charlotte Cosulich

Honorable Mention – Literary – Children’s – Racing https://www.amazon.com/Far-Turn-Charlotte-Cosulich/dp/0692188606

Perfect Practice by Mary S. Corning

WINNIE Winner - Literary - Educational – Self-Help https://marycorning.com/

Authentic Horsemanship by Robin M Davis

WINNIE Winner - Literary - Self-Help – Other https://journeywithrobin.com/

Falling Off Horses by Karen Donley-Hayes

Honorable Mention - Literary – Memoir https://www.facebook.com/karen.donleyhayes

A Horse To Guide Me by Justin W. Dunn

WINNIE Winner – Literary – Non-Fiction - Mustang https://www.justindunnhorsemanship.com/

Good Boy Eddie by Rennie Dyball

WINNIE Winner – Literary – Fiction - English https://www.renniedyball.com/

With Purpose The Balmoral Standard by Rennie Dyball

WINNIE Winner – Literary – Non-Fiction – English https://www.renniedyball.com/

Race Against Time by Claire Eckard

WINNIE Winner – Literary – Non-Fiction – Endurance https://claireeckardauthor.com/race-against-time

Follow Me Friend by Cheryl L Eriksen

Honorable Mention - Literary - Adult – Inspirational http://www.followmefriendbook.com/

I’ve Never Been To Me by Cheryl L Eriksen

WINNIE Winner - Literary - Adult – Inspirational http://www.followmefriendbook.com/

Phantom Stallion The Wild One by Terri Farley

WINNIE Winner – Literary – Young Adult - Mustang https://terrifarley.com/

A Patriotic Day At The Rodeo by M. D. Ford

WINNIE Winner - Literary - Children's - Western https://www.mdford.com/

Spirit Of Summerwood by Vivien Gorham

WINNIE Winner – Literary – Young Adult - English https://viviengorham.com/

The Last Ride Of The Pony Express by Will Grant

WINNIE Winner - Literary - History https://www.facebook.com/will.grant.10

Eggplant by W. Green

Honorable Mention - Literary - Children's - Racing https://amzn.to/45OJLuV

Journey Of The Dream Team by Sarah E. Grote

WINNIE Winner - Literary - Rescue https://www.facebook.com/sarahgrotephoto

Stevie & Harley’s Woodland Rescue by Diana deCharms Hansen

WINNIE Winner – Literary – Children’s Adventure Adventurehttps://www.facebook.com/stevieandharley

19 Million Mule Steps by Bernie Harberts

WINNIE Winner - Literary - Non-Fiction - Adventure https://riverearth.com/

Dressage Training and Competition Exercises for Beginners by Elaine Heney

WINNIE Winner – Literary – Training - English https://elaineheneyhorses.com/

Horse Care Riding and Training For Kids by Elaine Heney

WINNIE Winner - Literary - Young Adult - Training https://elaineheneyhorses.com/

Saddlestone Connemara Pony Listening School by Elaine Heney

Honorable Mention – Literary – Young Adult - English https://elaineheneyhorses.com/

Emily Edwards to the Rescue by Laura Holt-Haslam

Honorable Mention - Literary - Young Adult – Rescue Stories https://lauraholthaslam.com/

Sundance by Laura Holt-Haslam

WINNIE Winner – Literary – Young Adult – Rescue Stories https://lauraholthaslam.com/

Ride For Glory by Ann Hunter

WINNIE Winner - Literary - Young Adult Fiction - Racing https://www.facebook.com/ann.hunter.35912

Arrow The Sky Horse The Discovery by Melody Huttinger

WINNIE Winner - Literary - Young Adult Fiction - Fantasy https://melodyhuttinger.com/

My Horse Journal & Workbook by Kathryn E. Jackson

Honorable Mention - Literary - Workbook - English https://www.facebook.com/KathrynEJacksonWriting/

Savannah Of Sand Wash Basin by Karen King

WINNIE Winner – Literary – Children’s – Mustang Story https://wildkingart.com/savannah.php

Show Strides Packer Pressure by Piper Klemm

WINNIE Winner – Literary – Magazine – Article - English https://www.piper-klemm.com/

The Divinity Of Horses – Short Story by Lidia Kuleshnyk

WINNIE Winner – Literary – Short Story – Spirituality https://www.aponahealing.com/

Wild at Heart by Alienor le Gouvello

WINNIE Winner – Literary – Non-Fiction - International https://guyfawkesheritagehorse.com/

The Mirror Effect by Karina Lewis

WINNIE Winner - Literary – Adult - Inspirational https://www.facebook.com/karina.lewis.359

Sittings With Cisco by Allecia Maine, PH. D

WINNIE Winner - Literary – Adult – Spirituality https://www.facebook.com/alleciamaine

Sittings With Cisco - Screenplay by Allecia Maine, PH. D

Honorable Mention - Literary - Screenplay https://www.facebook.com/alleciamaine

REAL A Rodear Of Poetry by Betty Lynne McCarthy

WINNIE Winner – Literary – Poetry - Western https://www.facebook.com/betty.mccarthy.980

Enduring Memories by Lori Oleson

Honorable Mention – Literary - Endurance https://www.facebook.com/lori.oleson

The Trick Horse Companion by Allen Pogue and Suzanne De Laurentis

WINNIE Winner – Literary – Training – Other https://www.imagineahorse.com/

One More by Jan Sharp

WINNIE Winner - Literary – Memoir https://www.trickhorsesofohio.com/

You Can Do So Many Things, Too! by Kathy Sheppard-Jones

WINNIE Winner – Literary – Children’s - Educational https://uknow.uky.edu/professional-news/uks-kathy-sheppard-jones-publishes-sequel-celebrating-uniqueness-diversity

Posey’s Problem by Kathy Simmers

WINNIE Winner - Literary - Children's - English https://www.readjumpthemoon.com/

The Magic Carousel by K. L. Small

WINNIE Winner - Literary - Young Adult - Fantasy https://kathleenlsmall.com/

Mercy’s Rise by Wendy Threlkeld

Honorable Mention - Literary - Young Adult - Series – Other https://www.fromtheranchwithlove.com/

Stolen Whinnies by Wendy Threlkeld

WINNIE Winner - Literary - Young Adult - Series – Other https://www.fromtheranchwithlove.com/

Unnatural Ability by Milton C. Toby

WINNIE Winner – Literary - Racing https://miltonctoby.com/

World Sanctuary by Lynda J Watson

Honorable Mention - Literary - Educational – Self-Help www.worldsanctuary.ca

Zeus On The Loose by Victoria Weinhold

Honorable Mention – Literary – Children’s - Fiction https://www.racingmuseum.org/education/storytime-horse-buddies

Finally… Horses! by Janet Wolanin-Alexander

WINNIE Winner – Literary – Children’s – Inspirational https://swishtails.com/

A Man’s Worth by Elizabeth Woolsey

Honorable Mention - Literary - Other https://elizabethwoolsey.com/

Parkside Veterinary Clinic I want to be a Vet by Elizabeth Woolsey

WINNIE Winner – Literary – Young Adult - Other https://elizabethwoolsey.com/

The Travels Of Dr. Rebecca Harper Audio Book by Elizabeth Woolsey

WINNIE Winner - Literary - Audiobook https://elizabethwoolsey.com/

A Horse For Jesse by Brianna York

Honorable Mention – Literary – Young Adult - Fiction https://www.booksbybriannayork.com/

More Outside Rein And Other Helpful Thoughts From A Struggling A mature Like You

by Brianna York

WINNIE Winner - Literary - Self-Help - English https://www.booksbybriannayork.com/

Jim Dandy A Dark Horse On A Dark Day by Maddy Zanetti

Honorable Mention– Literary – Children’s - Racing https://www.impressionssaratoga.com/product/jim-dandy-childrens-book/

Upset The Original Dark Horse by Maddy Zanetti

WINNIE Winner – Literary – Children’s - Racing https://www.impressionssaratoga.com/product/jim-dandy-childrens-book/

EQUUS Albuquerque Film & Arts Fest The Mustang Summit November 16 – 19, 2023 Albuquerque, New Mexico Program

EQUUS Official Artwork by: Shelly Presley