In 1930, wealthy Scottish socialite Dorothy Brooke followed her new husband to Cairo, where she discovered thousands of suffering former British war horses leading lives of toil and misery. Brought to the Middle East by British forces during the Great War, these ex-cavalry horses had been left behind at the war's end, abandoned as used equipment too costly to send home. Author Grant Hayter-Menzies chronicles not only the lives and eventual rescue of these noble creatures, who after years of deprivation and suffering found respite in the Old War Horse Memorial Hospital established by Dorothy, but also the story of the challenges of founding and maintaining an animal-rescue institution on this scale. The legacy of the Old War Horse Memorial Hospital and its founder endures today in the work of Brooke USA. In this conversation, Grant discusses some of the backstory behind the publication.

For more about Grant Hayter-Menzies-Menizes, visit https://grantmenzies.wixsite.com/author.

Later in the podcast, we'll speak with Sally Frick and Melissa Klaerner, two of the Brooke USA Advisory Council Chairs, to learn about the working going on in the community. Sally Frick is the Chair of the Council for the Foothills, while Melissa Klaerner leads the Council in California.

For more about efforts within the community and ways of being involved, visit https://www.brookeusa.org.

The mission of Brooke USA is to significantly improve the welfare of working horses, donkeys and mules and the people they serve throughout Asia, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas and the Caribbean by raising funds and responsibly directing them to the areas of greatest need. This is accomplished through a holistic approach to funding which includes capacity building, sustainability programming, female empowerment and international advocacy. Brooke USA raises funds to support a wide variety of programs for working horses, donkeys and mules to help them become (and remain) healthy and happy, now and in the long-term, which also benefits the poor families who depend on those animals to help them earn a living. For more information visit www.BrookeUSA.org.

To learn more about podcast host Julianne and her partner Bruce Anderson, visit www.naturesview.us or tune in to "Whinny Tales: Horse Stories, Pony Legends and Unicorn Yarns," the official podcast of The Marley Project, an equine and arts-based 501 (c)(3). The Edge, a documentary about their work, is available on The EQUUS Film Channel and on their website at http://www.naturesview.us. Julianne's production work can be found at http://www.jamediaconnections.com. She also hosts and produces the EQUUS Film and Arts Fest Podcast.

In this edition of Brooke USA On The Road, we'll discuss equine health and wellness. Podcast host Julianne Neal speaks with Brooke USA Board member Lisa Bair, and Prisma Imaging CEO, Michael Silver, about equine care for working horses, donkeys and mules and the funding partnership between Prisma Imaging and Brooke USA. The second half of the episode includes a conversation with Board Member Julia Wilson, DVM, and farrier Jeff Pauley about the lack of farrier and veterinary services in the developing world and the initiatives in place to combat these issues through Brooke USA's funded projects.

Lisa Bair started as an Account Executive for Grey Healthcare Group in NYC and in 2003, she opened her own healthcare advertising agency, The Hobart Group. Competing in equestrian events led her to Wellington, where she incorporated Quantuvis, a Healthcare IT company.
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/business/wellington-lisa-bair-aims-for-sleeker-path-pharma-deals/s0BpY2puNMPDbUxMQF0eDO/

Michael Silver has over 30 years of entrepreneurial and institutional experience. Prior to founding Prisma Imaging, LLC, he founded and successfully divested a business in the consumer products industry. He has held a variety of positions in finance and operations at a diversified portfolio of both public and private companies. He is passionate about equine care and promoting more humane treatment of all animals.
https://www.prismaimaging.com/about/

Dr. Julia Wilson is an Associate Professor of Veterinary Population Medicine and Division Head of Large Animal Medicine at the University of Minnesota. She is the co-founder of the Equitarian Initiative. She is the Executive Director of the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine and organized the annual Equitarian Project in Honduras in partnership with World Horse Welfare.
https://equitarianinitiative.org/our-board/

Jeff Pauley has served as the U.S. team farrier for World Equestrian Games as well as for the U.S. endurance team in 2018. He also travels as a clinician for Delta Mustad. Besides these engagements, his diverse private practice spans Florida and the Carolinas.

The mission of Brooke USA is to significantly improve the welfare of working horses, donkeys and mules and the people they serve throughout Asia, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas and the Caribbean by raising funds and responsibly directing them to the areas of greatest need. This is accomplished through a holistic approach to funding which includes capacity building, sustainability programming, female empowerment and international advocacy. Brooke USA raises funds to support a wide variety of programs for working horses, donkeys and mules to help them become (and remain) healthy and happy, now and in the long-term, which also benefits the poor families who depend on those animals to help them earn a living. For more information visit www.BrookeUSA.org.

To learn more about podcast host Julianne and her partner Bruce Anderson, visit www.naturesview.us or tune in to "Whinny Tales: Horse Stories, Pony Legends and Unicorn Yarns," the official podcast of The Marley Project, an equine and arts-based 501 (c)(3). The Edge, a documentary about their work, is available on The EQUUS Film Channel and on their website at http://www.naturesview.us.

In this special edition of Brooke USA On The Road, it's all about the polo! In this salute to the Brooke USA Sunset Polo and White Party Special Edition: Latin America, podcast host Julianne Neal speaks with four polo influencers to learn more about the sport, while previewing aspects of the upcoming fundraising event.

Gil Johnston, Brooke USA Board Member, is a British-born horsewoman, breeder and steeplechaser. She has been a part of the Honorary Committee responsible for planning the Brooke USA's Sunset Polo & White Party for several years and her commitment has led to the event's financial growth. Gil is a great supporter of equestrian sports and charities across several disciplines, including polo and show jumping. She is also Vice President of the Polo Training Foundation.

Tareq Salahi is an award-winning entrepreneur, travel, tourism and marketing expert, winery owner, television personality and top-rated social media influencer. He also just so happens to be a top-notch polo player! Tareq serves as the Ambassador and Team Captain of the International Polo Tour, traveling globally representing luxury cruise lines while bringing the love of the game to a wider audience. He is passionate about advocating the sport of polo, supporting polo clubs, events and organizations worldwide.

Hope Arrellano is a fourth-generation polo player and the youngest woman to ever win the Women’s U.S. Open. Her father, Julio Arellano, was the highest rated American Polo Player for many years. At the age of 13, Hope was the youngest player to win the 12-goal USPA Pete Bostwick Memorial tournament with her two brothers and her father, making it a meaningful family event. Not only is Hope a Brooke USA Ambassador, she is also a Global Brand Ambassador for the U. S. Polo Association.

Dawn Jones is one of the most influential women in polo, both on and off the field. As the founder of the Women's International Polo Network, she has been able to support such goals as encouraging clubs to create women’s tournaments and garnering support from the Associations and Federations within the sport In addition to her successful career as a stills photographer and camera operator in the motion picture industry, she also serves as a Celebrity Ambassador for Brooke USA.

The mission of Brooke USA is to significantly improve the welfare of working horses, donkeys and mules and the people they serve throughout Asia, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas and the Caribbean by raising funds and responsibly directing them to the areas of greatest need. This is accomplished through a holistic approach to funding which includes capacity building, sustainability programming, female empowerment and international advocacy. Brooke USA raises funds to support a wide variety of programs for working horses, donkeys and mules to help them become (and remain) healthy and happy, now and in the long-term, which also benefits the poor families who depend on those animals to help them earn a living. For more information visit www.BrookeUSA.org.

To learn more about podcast host Julianne and her partner Bruce Anderson, visit www.naturesview.us or tune in to "Whinny Tales: Horse Stories, Pony Legends and Unicorn Yarns," the official podcast of The Marley Project, an equine and arts-based 501 (c)(3). The Edge, a documentary about their work, is available on The EQUUS Film Channel and on their website at http://www.naturesview.us. Julianne's production work can be found at http://www.jamediaconnections.com. She also hosts and produces the EQUUS Film and Arts Fest Podcast.

Brooke USA: About Moving Forward features conversations with Board Chair Katherine Kaneb, Moti Ferder of Lugano Diamonds and Brooke USA Ambassador Hannah Selleck.

Katherine Kaneb is the recently elected Chair of the Board for Brooke USA and the founder of Brooke USA’s Sunset Polo and White Party, the organization’s signature event and leading fundraiser. Her philanthropic work is extensive for many well-known organizations but nothing compares to her extraordinary commitment to Brooke USA which includes public relations, fundraising and advocacy. For the last five years, her efforts through Brooke USA's Sunset Polo and White Party have raised over $1.8 million for the organization. In this episode she discusses plans for the upcoming event.

Lugano Diamonds joins Brooke USA this year as the Presenting Sponsor of Brooke USA’s Sunset Polo & White Party | Special Edition. Lugano Diamonds is a private international diamond and jewelry company founded in Israel by Moti Ferder with the vision of creating exquisite, one-of-a-kind wearable works of art. As CEO and Design Director of Lugano Diamonds, Moti serves as the creative force behind Lugano’s spectacular pieces. He is deeply involved in the philanthropic community and supports a variety of nonprofit causes with Brooke USA joining the long list.

Hannah Selleck is also a world-class equestrian, competing as a jumper at the Grand Prix level. She is the winner of the Silver Team Medal at the Prix de States in 2005 and the 16-year-old Equitation Championship at Capitol Challenge in 2006. Opting out of both the arts and the corporate worlds, Hannah now runs a Descanso Farm’s boutique breeding stable based out of El Campeon Farms in Thousand Oaks, California. She not only rides, trains and competes but also makes it a priority to give back to the sport that shaped her life, serving as an ambassador for Brooke USA since 2016.

The mission of Brooke USA is to significantly improve the welfare of working horses, donkeys and mules and the people they serve throughout Asia, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas and the Caribbean by raising funds and responsibly directing them to the areas of greatest need. Brooke USA accomplishes this through a holistic approach to funding which includes capacity building, sustainability programming, female empowerment and international advocacy. Brooke USA connects private philanthropists with their passion for helping relieve the suffering of working equines and their owners. Brooke USA raises funds to support a wide variety of programs for working horses, donkeys and mules to help them become (and remain) healthy and happy, now and in the long-term, which also benefits the poor families who depend on those animals to help them earn a living. For more information visit www.BrookeUSA.org.

More about The Power of One campaign:
https://www.americanhorsepubs.org/newsgroup/27475/21493/

To learn more about podcast host Julianne and her partner Bruce Anderson, visit www.naturesview.us or tune in to "Whinny Tales: Horse Stories, Pony Legends and Unicorn Yarns," the official podcast of Nature's View and The Marley Project, their equine and arts-based 501 (c)(3). A documentary about their work and films in the Natural HumanshipTM Training Series, are available on The EQUUS Channel, or on their website at http://www.naturesview.us. Julianne's production work can be found at http://www.jamediaconnections.com. She also hosts and produces the EQUUS Film and Arts Fest Podcast.

Part of building the team at Brooke USA has involved a culture of open communication under the leadership of CEO Emily Marquez-Dulin. Kendall Bierer and Amanda Miller Kelley discuss the group's working relationship with a fun travel story or two.

The mission of Brooke USA is to significantly improve the welfare of working horses, donkeys and mules and the people they serve throughout Asia, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas and the Caribbean by raising funds and responsibly directing them to the areas of greatest need. Brooke USA accomplishes this through a holistic approach to funding which includes capacity building, sustainability programming, female empowerment and international advocacy. Brooke USA connects private philanthropists with their passion for helping relieve the suffering of working equines and their owners. Brooke USA raises funds to support a wide variety of programs for working horses, donkeys and mules to help them become (and remain) healthy and happy, now and in the long-term, which also benefits the poor families who depend on those animals to help them earn a living. For more information visit www.BrookeUSA.org.

More about The Power of One campaign:
https://www.americanhorsepubs.org/newsgroup/27475/21493/
More about Paint Hope Orange:
https://www.painthopeorange.com

To learn more about podcast host Julianne and her partner Bruce Anderson, visit www.naturesview.us or tune in to "Whinny Tales: Horse Stories, Pony Legends and Unicorn Yarns," the official podcast of Nature's View and The Marley Project, their equine and arts-based 501 (c)(3). A documentary about their work and films in the Natural HumanshipTM Training Series, are available on The EQUUS Channel, or on their website at http://www.naturesview.us. Julianne's production work can be found at http://www.jamediaconnections.com.

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Brooke USA: About How To Help features conversations with the organization's staff, Amanda Miller Kelley and Kendall Bierer, as well as Brooke USA Ambassadors Allison Springer and Ramon Dominguez. Allison Springer is top-level Three Day Eventing rider and trainer, having competed across the US. She has been consistently named to the USEF's High Performance Training List and was short listed for the London Olympic Games. Ramon Dominguez, a native of Caracas, Venezuela) is a retired Eclipse Award-winning champion jockey and Hall of Fame member in American thoroughbred horse racing. He began riding horses at age 16 in his native Venezuela in show jumping then turned to riding thoroughbreds in flat racing before immigrating to the United States for a start in racing in Florida.

Amanda Miller Kelley is Brooke USA's Major Gifts Officer. A Non-profit manager focused on development, Amanda is a dedicated and enthusiastic fundraiser with experience in donor relations, recruitment and retention, board development, stewardship and grant writing.
She has also worked as the Philanthropic Gifts Officer for WNIT Public Television, the Director of Development for The History Museum and Executive Director of Michiana Miracle, an organization that brings educational opportunities to financially disadvantaged children in St. Joseph County, IN.

Kendall Bierer works as Development Officer with Brooke USA. Kendall has also worked with Phelps Media Group covering top national competitions across the United States and abroad. She is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) and the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA). She has covered international events including the 2013 FEI Show Jumping Furusiyya Nations Cup Final, the 2014 FEI World Cup Finals in Lyon, France, as well as the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Caen, France.

The mission of Brooke USA is to significantly improve the welfare of working horses, donkeys and mules and the people they serve throughout Asia, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas and the Caribbean by raising funds and responsibly directing them to the areas of greatest need. Brooke USA accomplishes this through a holistic approach to funding which includes capacity building, sustainability programming, female empowerment and international advocacy. Brooke USA connects private philanthropists with their passion for helping relieve the suffering of working equines and their owners. Brooke USA raises funds to support a wide variety of programs for working horses, donkeys and mules to help them become (and remain) healthy and happy, now and in the long-term, which also benefits the poor families who depend on those animals to help them earn a living. For more information visit www.BrookeUSA.org.

More about The Power of One campaign:
https://www.americanhorsepubs.org/newsgroup/27475/21493/
More about Paint Hope Orange:
https://www.painthopeorange.com


To learn more about podcast host Julianne and her partner Bruce Anderson, visit www.naturesview.us or tune in to "Whinny Tales: Horse Stories, Pony Legends and Unicorn Yarns," the official podcast of Nature's View and The Marley Project, their equine and arts-based 501 (c)(3). A documentary about their work and films in the Natural HumanshipTM Training Series, are available on The EQUUS Channel, or on their website at http://www.naturesview.us. Julianne's production work can be found at http://www.jamediaconnections.com.

About Brooke USA's Future features conversations with the organization's Chief Executive Officer Emily Marquez-Dulin, as well as Dwayne Hildreth, Brooke USA Board Member and Brooke USA Ambassador Katie Jackson. Emily Marquez-Dulin is an accomplished leader and corporate administrator with over 20 years of experience in all aspects of marketing and outreach. In her four years as the driving force behind Brooke USA’s initiatives, she has quadrupled the organization’s revenue. She is responsible for developing and coordinating the strategic fundraising and grassroots activism direction of Brooke USA, taking the lead in advising the senior management team and Board of Directors on all fundraising and advocacy matters.

Brooke USA Board Member Dwayne Hildreth can best be described by those who know him best as a loyal friend, consummate professional, and an energy giver, with a deep and passionate love for family, animals and music. He is also known in some circles as a “Super Connector” who thrives on opportunities to leverage his vast and varied network of contacts, relationship building skills, and creative mindset to help bring ideas and concepts to life. He is a 30 year veteran of Nike, Inc with a talent in understanding the “big picture” and is adept at finding the necessary resources to maintain a successful business. After losing her leg to cancer in 2015, Brooke USA Ambassador Katie Jackson is now an international para-equestrian dressage competitor. Digging deep, Katie found what brought her the most joy in life; horses. She has used this passion to triumph in the face of overwhelming adversity. Katie was named as first alternate for the 2018 Tryon World Equestrian Games US Para-Equestrian Team and has represented Team USA in numerous Nation’s Cup competitions. She is a USDF Grade V National Champion and a USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist.

The mission of Brooke USA is to significantly improve the welfare of working horses, donkeys and mules and the people they serve throughout Asia, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas and the Caribbean by raising funds and responsibly directing them to the areas of greatest need. Brooke USA accomplishes this through a holistic approach to funding which includes capacity building, sustainability programming, female empowerment and international advocacy. Brooke USA connects private philanthropists with their passion for helping relieve the suffering of working equines and their owners. Brooke USA raises funds to support a wide variety of programs for working horses, donkeys and mules to help them become (and remain) healthy and happy, now and in the long-term, which also benefits the poor families who depend on those animals to help them earn a living. For more information visit www.BrookeUSA.org.

To learn more about podcast host Julianne and her partner Bruce Anderson, visit www.naturesview.us or tune in to "Whinny Tales: Horse Stories, Pony Legends and Unicorn Yarns," the official podcast of Nature's View and The Marley Project, their equine and arts-based 501 (c)(3). A documentary about their work and films in the Natural HumanshipTM Training Series, are available on The EQUUS Channel, or on their website at http://www.naturesview.us. Julianne's production work can be found at http://www.jamediaconnections.com.

No one is better equipped to provide background on Brooke USA than its founding chairman, Dr. David Jones. Although a new organization, activated in 2016, Brooke USA has inherited its rich heritage from its sister organization Brooke, the leading international organization focused on alleviating the suffering of working horses, donkeys and mules in the developing world. Joining the chat is long-time volunteer and donor Cathy Moss-Dattel who accompanied Dr. Jones and other Brooke USA supporters on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to visit Brooke USA’s funded work in India. The second half includes Leslie Munsell, president and founder of Beauty for Real, Brooke USA’s partner in the development of a line of lip balms, created for Brooke USA’s equestrian ambassadors. The nonprofit receives a portion from the sale of each lip balm; to purchase visit: beautyforreal.com. Joining Leslie is Brooke USA Ambassador and Olympian Kasey Perry-Glass who worked hand-in-hand with Leslie to develop a lip balm color that would best fit her personality.

When purchasing Beauty For Real products this season, use promo code Brooke15 for 15% off your purchase at checkout.

The mission of Brooke USA is to significantly improve the welfare of working horses, donkeys and mules and the people they serve throughout Asia, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas and the Caribbean by raising funds and responsibly directing them to the areas of greatest need. Brooke USA accomplishes this through a holistic approach to funding which includes capacity building, sustainability programming, female empowerment and international advocacy. Brooke USA connects private philanthropists with their passion for helping relieve the suffering of working equines and their owners. Brooke USA raises funds to support a wide variety of programs for working horses, donkeys and mules to help them become (and remain) healthy and happy, now and in the long-term, which also benefits the poor families who depend on those animals to help them earn a living. For more information visit www.BrookeUSA.org.

To learn more about podcast host Julianne and her partner Bruce Anderson, visit www.naturesview.us or tune in to "Whinny Tales: Horse Stories, Pony Legends and Unicorn Yarns," the official podcast of Nature's View and The Marley Project, their equine and arts-based 501 (c)(3). A documentary about their work and films in the Natural HumanshipTM Training Series, are available on The EQUUS Channel at https://filmfestivalflix.com/festival/equus/film/the-edge/. Julianne's production work can be found at www.jamediaconnections.com.

The EQUUS Film and Arts Fest, one of our Media Partners, is beginning its 8th year with a brand new virtual format. For more information about the EQUUS Film and Arts Fest or for links to the artwork and literature available on the EQUUS Film Channel, visit equusfilmfestival.net. To see the EQUUS films, visit https://horsenetwork.com/equus/.