Dr. Angelique Barbara is the founder of Holistic Animal Studies and a pioneer in integrative animal bodywork education. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science with a minor in Equine Science, a Master of Science in Veterinary Pathobiology, and a Doctorate in Chiropractic. With a strong foundation in anatomy, biomechanics, pathology, and nervous system function, Dr. Barbara brings both scientific depth and hands-on clinical experience to her teaching.

She was one of the first practitioners to develop and implement kinesiology taping protocols specifically for animals, bridging traditional taping principles with equine biomechanics and fascial/meridian dynamics. Her work has helped shape how practitioners apply taping safely and effectively in horses for performance support, rehabilitation, and pain reduction.

Through Holistic Animal Studies, she has trained practitioners worldwide in evidence-informed, integrative techniques that elevate the standard of animal care. In this equine kinesiology taping wet lab, participants will gain practical, anatomically grounded skills while learning the reasoning behind each application — empowering them to tape with confidence, precision, and purpose.

Dr. Kevin K. Haussler is a leading researcher in the objective assessment of axial skeleton pain, conservative management of spinal pain and dysfunction, and application of chiropractic techniques in horses.  He is currently an Associate Professor at Lincoln Memorial University in eastern Tennessee.  Dr. Haussler is a charter diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR) and a course instructor for the Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (CERP) course at the University of Tennessee.  In 2019, Dr. Haussler created an online educational program at the Veterinary Compendium (VetCompendium.org), which focuses on elevating the standards of care for animals through a collective exploration of innovative, interdisciplinary approaches.

J. Paulo Marques earned his Veterinary Degree from the University of Lisbon in 1995 and completed advanced certifications in animal chiropractic, veterinary acupuncture, and equine rehabilitation through institutions including the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA), the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS), and the University of Tennessee. He has served in multiple official FEI veterinary roles at international competitions across multiple disciplines and he teaches in the Equine Rehabilitation certificate program (CERP). Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles in professional bodies such as the International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy (IAVRPT) and the Portuguese Association of Veterinary Acupuncture (APAMV), and contributed academically as a guest professor at Lusófona University and Technical University in Lisbon.

J.P. Marques founded and directed the equine practice Equidesporto and co-founded the Equine Rehabilitation Centre Hidrovet, while also supporting elite equestrian sport internationally. He served on physiotherapy teams at major events including the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the FEI World Equestrian Championships in Herning 2022 and Pratoni 2022, and led the equine physiotherapy team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. In addition to his clinical work, he presented at over 80 conferences and courses worldwide on topics such as equine rehabilitation, physical therapy, integrative therapies and sports medicine, and he is editor and co-author of the textbook Essential Facts of Equine Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine.

As the founder of Equinology and Equi-Ink Publications, Debranne has dedicated her career to advancing the knowledge and understanding of equine anatomy, physiology, and complementary health care. Through Equinology, she has pioneered innovative educational programs, professional bodywork certifications, and cutting-edge research initiatives that have set new standards in equine health and wellness, preparing her graduates to work effectively within professional care teams.  Alongside Dr. Nicole Rombach and Dr. Carrie Schlachter, she also co-founded the Academy of Animal Sport Science, which offers an equine rehabilitation certificate program for licensed professionals and veterinarians.

Debranne’s textbook, Anatomy of Equine Bodywork: The Equinology® Approach (2018), encapsulates over 30 years of her experience, knowledge, techniques, and applications. In 2019, she launched the Equine Anatomy Learning Aid app to complement both the book and Equinology courses.  Since 1994, Debranne has been the lead instructor for more than 400 equine sports massage and anatomy courses, teaching over 4,000 participants across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., South Africa, New Zealand, and beyond. She holds the Equinology® Master Equine Body Worker Certification, a rigorous qualification requiring over 2,000 hours of coursework, and is the author of the unique Equinology® Equine Body Worker Certification Course. This signature program is recognized as a professional qualification within the BSc in Equine Sports Therapy presented by Writtle Agricultural College and the University of Essex in the U.K. In recognition of her contributions to equine education, she was awarded an Honorary Master of Sciences Degree by Writtle University in 2019.

Debranne is the co-founder and past Chair of the U.S. division of the International Equine Body Worker Association (IEBWA), an organization dedicated to supporting and promoting ethical practices in equine bodywork. She currently serves as the Division Head of the IEBWA for the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

Debranne approaches equine anatomy with the eyes of both a bodyworker and an artist. Her teaching is infused with her basic delight in both the anatomical precision that excellent bodywork requires and the dynamic variation that teaching anatomy on (mostly living, nibbling, opinionated) horses often presents. Her knack for seeing the bones and muscles with an artist’s eye and her unique way of taking the body apart, from the skin down to the bones, and putting it back together again — as a colored drawing, as an “air massage,” or as a painting done in chalk on a live horse — is a perspective that fuels her work as a bodywork practitioner and makes her a highly regarded educator in the field.

Dr. Peck received a BS degree in Exercise Science from Kansas State University, a Master of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Kansas Medical Center and PhD from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.  His clinical expertise involves treating sports and orthopedic related conditions in humans, horses, and dogs, in addition to providing physical therapy for the Native American population in an ambulatory clinic governed by the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska.  Dr. Peck is past President (2013-19) of the Animal Physical Therapy Special Interest Group of the APTA Orthopedic Academy of Physical Therapy, and current SIG liaison to the World Physiotherapy Animal PT Network. He is a core instructor for a certification program in equine rehabilitation at the University of Tennessee, and instructor for Sierra Peaks Animal Rehabilitation, Denver, Colorado, focused on canine physical therapy.  Dr. Peck serves on the Board of a non-profit organization, Ignite for Equine Athletes, spearheading several national and international presentations on horse and rider biomechanics.  He also serves on the editorial board of an Elsevier publication entitled, “Journal of Equine Rehabilitation”.  Dr. Peck is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Creighton University, Omaha, NE, where he teaches in the realm of clinical exercise physiology, health & wellness, healthcare systems, and political advocacy for the profession of physical therapy.  He is also the current Chair of the Licensure Board of Physical Therapy in Nebraska.

Dr. Emily Rose PT, DPT, CERP holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and is a Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner from the University of Tennessee - Knoxville.  Emily owns Reaching Strides Equine Rehabilitation LLC which offers Physical Therapy services from rehabilitation to performance improvement for both horse and rider in Wisconsin and Florida. Emily also travels teaching workshops and clinics with a focus on preventative wellness and biomechanics for the sport horse and rider. She is an instructor for the University of Tennessee Equine Rehabilitation Certificate Program, recognized globally as the premier program in equine rehabilitation. Emily is an active rider and competes in Dressage earning her USDF Silver and Bronze Medal rider achievement awards. She and her husband own and operate Rose Horsemanship Center which is a full service training and rehabilitation facility.

Dr. Carrie Schlachter, VMD, DACVSMR, ASTR (LP) is a board-certified specialist in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation with over two decades of experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of equine athletes. Known internationally for her innovative, evidence-based approach to rehabilitation, she blends advanced imaging and electrophysical therapies with hands-on techniques and a deep understanding of biomechanics and behavior.

Dr. Schlachter is the founder of Animals In Motion (AIM), a leading sports medicine and rehabilitation practice in Northern California, where she has developed comprehensive programs for equine and canine performance, wellness, and recovery. Through AIM Education, she shares her expertise with veterinarians, therapists, and horse owners worldwide through courses on lameness, rehabilitation, and bodywork. Along with her partners Dr. Nicole Rombach and Debranne Pattillo, she also founded the Academy of Animal Sport Science, offering an equine rehabilitation certificate program for licensed professionals and veterinarians.

Beyond her veterinary practice, Dr. Schlachter is the proud founder of the Rooster Run Foundation, a 501(c)(3) sanctuary and educational center dedicated to providing compassionate, science-driven care to over 200 rescued and retired animals. The foundation’s motto — Freedom, Friends, and Forage — reflects her belief that emotional well-being, community, and natural movement are central to healing and health for all species.

Dr. Schlachter lectures widely across the U.S. and abroad, including for the AAEP, VetPD, IAVRPT, and the Swedish Veterinary Society, and has contributed chapters to major veterinary texts such as The Veterinary Clinics of North America: Rehabilitation of the Equine Athlete and the upcoming Field Manual of Equine Orthopaedic Injury, Diagnosis, and Treatment. She has served on the AAEP Educational Committee, the ACVSMR Exam Committee, and as a FEI Veterinary Delegate at international competitions. Her teaching and clinical philosophy integrate science, empathy, and curiosity — whether she’s helping a dressage horse regain soundness, guiding a rescue pig toward voluntary hoof care, or mentoring the next generation of veterinarians.