EP251: USPC Equine Welfare Task Force

EP251: USPC Equine Welfare Task Force

From Horse Training in Harmony by Karen Rohlf

January 9, 2026 · 59 min · Season 1 · Episode 251

About this episode

Karen Rohlf discusses equine welfare with the USPC Equine Welfare Task Force, highlighting their impact on future horsemen.

In this episode I am joined by the USPC Equine Welfare Task Force, made up of: Dr Stacy Anderson, Heather Bell, Dr Laura Thompson, Christina Keim. In creating this, they are leading the way for education on equine wellness and will have a huge influence on a new generation of horsemen. This is so important and I’m excited to have these wonderful women on the pod. I think you’ll love hearing about what they’ve created and will be left feeling optimistic.    About the Guests: Christina Keim, M.Ed., M.F.A. is an award-winning equestrian journalist and professional horsewoman with over 25 years experience in the industry. Her written work has appeared extensively in top equestrian publications, and she is the author of the new book, Unwanted : the Causes and Effects of America's Horse Population Crisis. For nearly twenty years a top intercollegiate hunter seat coach, Ms. Keim now teaches compassionate horsemanship and offers Equestrian Yoga and Mounted Mindfulness sessions both on the road and out of her Cold Moon Farm in Rochester, New Hampshire ( christinakeim.com ).  Heather Bell: Life member of USPC. Graduate A. Career as a Wildlife biologist specializing in…

People in this episode

Host: Karen Rohlf

Guests: Dr Stacy Anderson, Heather Bell, Dr Laura Thompson, Christina Keim

Topics covered

  • equine welfare
  • education
  • horse training
  • veterinary medicine
  • equestrian journalism

Keywords

  • equine wellness
  • horsemen education
  • veterinary surgery
  • wildlife biology
  • equestrian yoga

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USPC Equine Welfare Task Force

Books & works: Unwanted : the Causes and Effects of America's Horse Population Crisis

Places: Cold Moon Farm, Rochester, New Hampshire

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