The importance of agency and relationships: A conversation about enhancing the wellbeing of our horses with Bonny Mealand and Emily Kieson.

I love all of my podcast episodes, but every now and again I get to record and be part of a conversation that I could have a profound influence on both me and other equestrians. This is one of those conversations.For the full length introduction and links to research papers, go to the Dynamics Coaching website page -  https://wp.me/paOEAX-sgMy guests on this episode are Bonny Mealand and Emily Kieson:Bonny Mealand DEP MEPABonny’s niche is trimming the hooves of wild horses, combining her extensive experience as an Equine Podiatrist , fascination with equine behaviour, and her skill as a trainer of the “untrainable”.Web site - https://www.touchingwild.com/ Online Course - https://community-touchingwild.mn.co/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/touching_wildFacebook (Learning Wild) - https://m.facebook.com/learning.wild.global/Facebook (Touching Wild) - https://m.facebook.com/TouchingWild/Emily Kieson PhD, MS, PgDipEmily Kieson serves as Executive Director at Equine International, a US-based nonprofit focused on research, education, and outreach in the fields of equine behavior, welfare, and equine-human interactions. Emily holds a PhD in Comparative Psychology, a MS in Psychology, and a graduate degree in Equine Science. She also holds multiple certifications in various models of equine-assisted activities and recently served as Chair of the Equine Welfare Committee with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH).