Members
Karin Pekarchik
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Female equestrian health outcomes over the lifespan, with particular interest in outreach and educational programs for youth and aging riders.
Kimberly Tumlin, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Occupational motivation and environmental exposures in communities with strong ties to animals and ecosystems in order to support health over the lifespan.
Liz Barrett, DVM, MS, DACVS
Ocala, FL
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Sport horse lameness and health, jumping.
Alicia Benben
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Online delivery of educational content, technology use in the classroom, equine studies.
Eleanor Boden, PhD, MRes, BSc, PCGE, FHEA
Areas of Expertise/Interest: The lived experience of female employees within the UK Thoroughbred racing industry; barriers to participation; diversity and inclusion in equestrian sport; education and training; building successful career paths for females in racing careers.
Jenny Burbage, Ph.D.
Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics, Research Group in Breast Health
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Biomechanics, breast health of riders.
Fernanda Camargo, DVM, Ph.D.
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Kentucky 4-H Horse Program, Saddle Up Safely, jockey/rider/handler safety.
Lorna Cameron
Senior Lecturer, HE Equine
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Biomechanics, breast health of riders, dressage.
Sarah Jane Cullen
Lecturer
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Jockey injury, concussion.
Kate Dashper
Reader, School of Events, Tourism, and Hospitality Management
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Equestrian sport and leisure; the human-horse relationship.
Jenni Douglas
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Menstrual cycle status, contraception use and knowledge of female-specific physiology.
Lucy Dumbell
Associate Dean
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Role of the rider in equestrian sport.
Sonja Gagnon
Jennifer Glass, Ph.D.
Dixie Hayes
Program Coordinator / Lead Instructor
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Thoroughbred racing, women in thoroughbred racing, endurance riding.
Morgan Hayes, Ph.D., P.E.
Assistant Extension Professor, Livestock Systems Extension
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Livestock Housing, Ventilation; Heat Stress, Precision Management, Environmental Stewardship, Air Quality, Structures.
Holly Heartz, Board Certified in Sports Nutrition, MS (exercise & sport science), IOC diploma in sports nutrition, PhD (c)
Equestrian Nutrition
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Nutrition for female equestrians.
Joy Hicklin, D.P.T., D.Min, M.H.A.
Orthopedic Therapy Specialists, LLC
Topline Matters, LLC. Author, Sleepy Ponies.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
USA
Areas of Expertise/Interest: human and equine anatomy and kinesiology; best biomechanics practices for partnership; sport-specific exercises; human and equine exercise, wellness, and sport psychology; and positive human and equine bond.
Peta Lee Hitchens
Research Fellow
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Female jockey health and safety, female representation in racing leadership positions.
Hanna Hoch, Ph.D., ATC
Assistant Professor
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Women's health, health-related quality of life, patient-centered care.
Victoria Lewis
Program Manager, BSC Equestrian Sports Coaching
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Rider performance, injury, physiology.
Laura H. Long, PT, ATC, CSCS
Physical Therapist, Clinic Director
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Concussion, sports injury.
Staci McGill
Graduate Research Assistant, Livestock Systems Engineering
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Engineering, controlled environment, eventing.
Mary Midkiff
Licensed Thoroughbred Race Trainer (KY); Adjunct Professor Equine Rehab and Therapy; Equine Lecturer; Author; Founder of "Women & Horses"
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Rider health, biomechanics.
Jenny Paddison MSc, ProfGCE, BSc (Hons)
Associate Head of Department, HE Equine
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Impact of pregnancy and maternity on female equestrians
Glenye Oakford
Senior Content Editor
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Eventing, foxhunting, equestrian sports.
Susan Pollack, MD
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Cancer epidemiology, colorectal cancer, cervical cancer, patterns of care for cancer, Appalachia, cancer registries, injury prevention for adolescents.
Sabine Schleese, B.Sc., MBA
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Equine and human biomechanics and anatomy as they impact saddle design; equestrian industry education and professional development..
Kate E. Snyder, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Developmental Psychology
Hanover College
Hanover, Indiana
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Achievement motivation, educational psychology, dressage.
Natalie Stones
Master of Research Student
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Body image and judge perception related to rider biomechanics in female equestrians.
Andrea Whittle
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Safe horse handling with regards to patient care and veterinary procedures as well as personal health with long-term shift work.