Jane Savoie , Olympic Squad Member
"I can't tell you how pumped I was by my experience at the Voice of the Horse Conference in Iowa. I knew it would be a special event right from the beginning with the opening ceremonies by local Native Americans. I was not disappointed. I laughed and cried through the entire weekend as artists, musicians, filmmakers, riders, and writers shared their experiences of how they've heard the voice of the horse."
Kim McElroy, equine artist
"I wish The Voice of the Horse could be called something other than a Conference, because the life stories presented are more personal, more inspiring, and more genuine and emotionally fulfilling, than anything that comes to mind when one mentions the word Conference. Hearing these stories from these gifted horse men and women allows one to feel connected to them on a level that one doesn't usually experience - to hear their own special experiences with horses and how horses have shaped their lives. The conference offers examples of people who have succeeded in their lives because they allowed their true love and commitment to the horse to lead them in their life choices. And it offers hope for the future that these stories are tapping into an unspoken majority of other horse lovers who feel this way. A must see for anyone who wants to feel connected to others of like mind."
Linda Hogan (Chickasaw), award-winning author
"This is a gathering even more than a class or conference. I was surprised at the talents and gifts offered by the people who were presenters. I was also in awe of them. Imagine, the woman who made the film of the white stallion in the wild herd, the olympic dressage champion, the Indian horseman. The artist was amazing in her connection to the horse feeling. It was a connection between people and horses, one that is historic, intellectual, emotion and mesmerizing. It is not to be missed. I came home and immediately, in the dark, tried out a new method on my own mustang!"
Ginger Kathrens, Emmy-winning mustang documentarian
"Listening to the remarkable stories by our speakers at the Voice of the Horse Conference was so inspiring and moving. These remarkable four-legged creatures that actually let us relate with them link us together. Through the spirit of the horse we have a better understanding of each other and the power inside all of us."
Carmon Deyo, Innovative Instructor
"The Voice of the Horse Conference was a powerful and emotional experience for me. The opening and closing ceremonies presented by Native drummers, singers and dancers were unexpected and very moving, a perfect way to begin and end the conference. We live in a very remote part of the country and along with the ideas presented about the horse/human relationship, it was wonderful for me to discover a community of people who share our feelings about horses. I am really looking forward to continuing dialogs and sharing ideas with the wonderful people who participated at the conference."
Robin Kern , Online Participant
"The best thing that came out of the conference for me was renewing the connection I had with horses when I was a child. I don't currently own a horse, but I come in contact with them through my petsitting and horse massage business. This was such a phenomenal conference."
Michelle Downey , Online Participant
"Very much enjoyed and LEARNED from the 2007 event through the webcast. Very impressed with the information gathered from your VOH Conference."
