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Dr. Maria Katsamanis, an internationally recognized horse trainer, clinician, exhibition rider, and author. Her unique training approach, termed “molecular equitation,” integrates principles of biofeedback and psychophysiology to enhance the horse-rider connection. Dr. Katsamanis has authored two books “The Alchemy of Lightness” and “Riding in Dignity. She has also participated as a display rider in Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee at Windsor Castle. Currently, she resides in New Jersey, where she continues to train horses, conduct clinics, and offer online coaching.
For the Legislative and Regulatory Update, find out where we stand with Federal Staffing at USDA and how the horse industry may be impacted.
HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3685 –Show Notes and Links:
- Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse Council
- Employment & Internships – The American Horse Council
- Scholarships – The American Horse Council
- Guest: Dr. Maria Katsamanis | Website | Book Riding with Dignity | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
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