Equifest Program 2019

Ben Masters is a filmmaker and conservationist whose work ex- plores some of the most important conservation challenges facing the American West today. He was the mastermind behind the award-winning documentary Unbranded, which tells the story of Ben and his three buddies who ride wild mustangs from Mexico to Canada as part of an epic five month-adventure. The film also examines the Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse Program, a well-intentioned, but now controversial, government program created to protect the wild horses that roam the western U.S. For those who love the American West, Unbranded is one of the best documentaries in recent memory—it combines hardcore adven- ture with important conservation issues, all while accurately cap- turing the true beauty of the American West. Come hear firsthand accounts from Ben and ask him lots of questions!

Ben Masters

Joy Miller

NEW HORIZON RANCH, INC VICE PRESIDENT & PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Joy received an International Agribusiness degree from Mid America Naza- rene University in 1999. She and her husband, Brian, bought their first hors- es later that year, unaware that one of those horses would soon be serving riders with disabilities. After seeing a therapeutic vaulting demonstration at

EquiFest in 2001 they pursued God’s prompting and began volunteering at a local therapeutic riding cen- ter. Excited to combine her love for horses and passion for people, she and Brian co-founded New Horizon Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center in 2006. Joy became a PATH Int’l Certified Riding Instructor and an EA- GALA Certified Equine Specialist in 2006 . She uses her love for details to develop and oversee the programs at NHR. Joy enjoys the smiles and independence she sees from riders with special needs. Joy currently serves as the Kansas State Chair for PATH International. Hear from Joy about what PATH Int’l is and gain an introduction to Equine Assisted Activities & Therapies and ways you can get involved!

Mustang Maddy

My 5 Golden Rules to Horse-Human Connection Lecture Come learn from Mustang Maddy as she discusses her 5 Golden Rules that serve as a formula for every interaction with any member of the equine species, includ- ing horses, burros, and zebras. These concepts are rooted in behaviorism principles, psychology, trauma research, communication studies and intuitive leadership as well as my experience working with wild horses and zebras.

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