The Legacy Equine Waycertified Legacy Equine Advisors
Changing horse lives worldwide every day.
Certified Legacy Equine Advisors are trained, independent professionals who have passed multiple proficiency tests. Legacy Advisors below have all completed a rigorous, comprehensive PhD-taught education program and have the tools & network to serve you and your horse.
Education, geography and expertise varies by individual. Find out more by clicking their profiles below.
How to select
Level I, II or III
=Experience and expertise are strengthened as individuals move up in level and pass upper level proficiency tests. A level II and III rating indicates multiple years of advanced study in equine nutrition.
Geography
Advisors are located worldwide and many work remotely. Start with someone who is in your continent as they are likely to have greatest familiarity with brands available to you.
Background
All Advisors have a unique equine background and may be more specific to your preferences and discipline. Their bios provide greater insight.
Level 3
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USA – South carolina
Amber Massey, MA, PAS
I didn’t start studying equine nutrition because I was searching for a career path. My journey began because I wanted answers for my own horse—for his muscles, his joints, his performance, and his future.
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USA – colorado
Connie Flores
Connie decided she wanted to help other horse owners spend more time with their horses than worrying about them and joined the Legacy Equine Nutrition Advisor program in 2024, successfully completing ENA I, II, and ENA III, Critical Research Review.
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USA – Minnesota
Julie Christie, MS
Julie loves helping all horse owners with their equine nutrition questions. She has extensive experience with dressage horses and growing horses. She can also help farm owners develop a feeding plan for the whole barn.
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USA – California
Will Friday
My primary work with horses as a Masterson Method Certified Practitioner, i encounter nutrition related concerns with horses. I did not want to be another bodyworker who told clients "your horse needs a hoof supplement"…
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USA – Virginia
Susan (Sue) Fanelli
Susan (Sue) Fanelli has spent more than 55 years working with, training, and caring for horses. She is the founder of EQ-Knowledge, LLC, where she provides independent equine nutrition consulting and education to horse owners, farms…
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USA – virginia
Michaela Wenger BS, PAS
Michaela is the founder of Indigo Equine Nutrition and a Certified Legacy Equine Nutrition Advisor dedicated to helping horse owners make informed, evidence-based feeding decisions for their horses.
Level 2
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USA – New York
Ofelia del Principe
Hi! I am a full-time, Independent Equine Nutrition Consultant and believe strongly in the power of nutrition as the foundation of a collaborative approach to long-term equine health and well-being. I hold two certifications…
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USA – TEXAS
Donna Robinson
With over 35 years of hands-on experience in the equine industry, I have worked in dressage, hunter/jumper, team roping, breeding, farm management, ranch operations, and veterinary care.
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USA – Mississippi
Kai Yun Lai
Besides being an ENA, I am also an equine dental provider. My master’s focused on how dentistry impact forage digestion. I have experiences with broodmares, emaciated horses, and English sport horse nutrition.
Level 1
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USA – South carolina
Rachel Kepes Ferriter, MS
I am a licensed mental health professional, horse and farm owner, dressage and trail rider, and an enthusiastic lifelong learner. I am constantly seeking education and growth around both human and horse mental and physical well being…
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USA – California
Lindsey Close, PAS
Lindsey Close, PAS, is a Registered Professional Animal Scientist specializing in Equine and the founder of Close Equine Nutrition Consulting. With a deep specialization in feed milling and the formulation and application…
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USA – New York
Gracie Kuhner
Gracie has spent over 20 years teaching the local horse community through lectures, hands-on demonstrations, clinics, horsemanship, and everyone’s favorite – dissections! She loves giving back to the local youth…
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USA – California
Nicole Vita, PhD
I’m a pharmaceutical scientist and equine nutrition consultant specializing in metabolic conditions, off-the-track Thoroughbreds, and performance horses. I bring my scientific background to build forage-first individualized nutrition plans while identifying the individual needs…
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USA – California
Karlee Easterly
I’m Karlee Easterly, a Certified Equine Nutrition Advisor, horse owner, and barrel racer. My passion is helping horse owners make informed nutrition decisions through science based, practical feeding programs tailored to the individual horse.
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USA – Texas
Nicole Makings, LVT
An LVT with over 20 years of experience in both companion animal and equine practices. Nicole has extensive clinical training in physiology, disease processes, and whole horse assessment. She now pairs that foundation with advanced equine nutrition…
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USA – Tennessee
Shiloh Hoffman
I'm an equestrian, dog lover, wife and equine nutrition nerd. In addition to being a certified ENA, I have a Bachelors Degree in Equine Science, a Masters Degree and worked with an equine vet for 3 years.
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USA – North Carolina
Ethelyn Churchwell
I'm Ethelyn, the owner of BossMare Equine. My expertise is in western performance horses and breeding programs. I don't just study this side of the industry, I live it. I run my own breeding program and do my own…
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USA – Maryland
Natalie Cowdrick, BSc
What started as curiosity has grown into my personal mission to support horse owners. After growing up competing in the hunter/jumpers, eventing, and dressage, my path gradually shifted toward the management side of the equine world.
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USA – Wisconsin
Michelle Travisano
My love for horses never left me. I begged for a horse when I was six years old, but received a pony… A Shetland I quickly named Mr. Ed. He was the devil incarnate, as most ponies are. He taught me a lot. He taught me how to duck under low branches, avoid barbed wire…
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USA – Idaho
Tashina Bennett
In addition to being a Legacy Equine Nutrition advisor, Tashina holds a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (Animal Science) from Kansas State University. She brings over a decade of experience in animal health and nutrition.
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USA – Minnesota
Niki Brixius
My love for horses began long before I knew anything about nutrition. From the time I was a little girl taking riding lessons, I was fascinated by everything about them—their personalities, athleticism, and the unique bond…
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USA – Rhode Island
Darlene Evans
I founded Fairwinds Equine Nutrition to help horse owners navigate the often-confining "fog" of the feed industry. For many owners and barn managers, the feed room has become a place of guesswork. With endless…
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USA - Minnesota
Cathy Jo Niewind
Horses have been the center of my life for more than 40 years. As both a lifelong horse owner and most recently becoming a certified equine nutrition advisor, I have had the opportunity to work with horses from many…
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USA – washington
Maegan Blessing
Based in Washington State, I am a Certified Independent Equine Nutrition Specialist as well as a Licensed and Nationally Board Certified Equine Massage Therapist. My professional journey is deeply rooted in a passion…
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Baltimore, Maryland
Gillian Lopez
I offer both virtual and in person nutrition + diet consultations and body score evaluations - on site at your farm, virtually, or at my office location. I specialize in seniors horses, although I work with horses in all stages of life…
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USA – Kentucky
Chloe Ras
Chloe has been an avid horsewoman for her entire life, and now works for an equine surgical hospital. Chloe enjoys a creative approach to nutrition, whether that be picky eaters, struggling seniors, or those easy keepers who can never seem to keep a muzzle on.
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USA – Missouri
Sarah Chauvin
Sarah has a passion for equine nutrition and wellness stemming from her own horses' specific needs. As a barn manager and riding lesson instructor for multiple disciplines, she takes a well-rounded approach…
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USA – Vermont
Sammi Bishop, MS
I am a veterinary technician and equine nutrition consultant working out of the lovely green mountain state, Vermont. I received my bachelors in animals science…
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USA – New York
Regina Drumm
I value the synergy between body, mind and environment in both equine nutrition and training. My feeding philosophy is based on nutrient balancing and feed types, formulated around the science of energy…
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USA – Virginia
Vanessa Fox
Equine Nutrition Advisor based in Virginia. I started studying equine nutrition to be able to help horses reach their potential, and equine carer givers reach their goals.
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USA – Georgia
Leigha Ray
I'm an Equine Nutrition Advisor, and lifelong horse owner based in north Georgia. My passion for equine nutrition grew from helping my own horse, Hoot, through a difficult Cushing's disease diagnosis…
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USA – Ohio
Heather Krysty
I am in Northeast Ohio, and became an Equine Nutritional Advisor because of the problems my own horse was having! Reshape your horse with science-based nutrition! Diet and bodywork literally saved my mares life...
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USA – Maryland
Kathryn Kopanke
Kathryn is an Equine Nutrition Advisor dedicated to helping equines thrive in Southern Maryland and beyond. She works with horses, mules, and donkeys…
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USA – Louisiana
Kelly Burge
My journey into equine nutrition began when a rescue horse came into my life and changed it forever. Wanting to give that horse the healthiest, happiest life possible, I immersed myself in learning the foundations of equine…
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USA – Texas
Elisabeth Crabtree, MSc
A lifelong equestrian, I am passionate about equine health and nutrition and have taught a range of classes to horse owners. As a Certified Independent Equine Nutrition Advisor, I offer a personalised approach…
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USA – Georgia
Katie Martin
My passion for equine nutrition stems from a lifetime of growing up and competing in the hunters. I attended college and got my B.S. in Animal Science and a Masters in Equine Exercise Physiology. I have worked in the past…
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USA – Georgia
Amelia Fletcher
Hi, I'm Amelia! I've been passionate about horses for as long as I can remember. After years of riding and caring for horses, I've developed a strong interest in equine nutrition and how proper feeding supports overall health…
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USA – New York
Melissa Heckart
Melissa holds a Master's degree in Animal Nutrition from Purdue University. She has worked with clients from her previous location in the Capital District of New York and her new homebase in New Mexico. Her primary interests are…
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Connie's direction reduced my stress significantly - especially when I had to send my horse out of state to PT and she provided products that I could easily drop-ship to facility.
I am so glad that what he's eating isn't something I have to worry about at all. I couldn't be happier with her simple, clear instructions, links to products and nutritional analysis, and her science-based explanations & provided citations that even a layman can understand.
Level I Certified Advisors Cont’d
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Smilla Bertschy
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Amber Weingart
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Lexi Freeman
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Abigail Mullen
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Sue Huxley
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Tara Good
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Kayli Meyers
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Lourdes Ruiz
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Eone Willemse
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Julia Hengel
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Sarah Pepper
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Ana Maria Mosquera
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Morgan Jamison
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Alli Schatzley
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Joey Merry
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Jaclyn DiCarlo
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Kelly Vallandingham
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Kaley Barseth
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Autumn Pake
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Belle Oliver
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Sonita Pouliot
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Kari Sikel
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Brynn Rankin
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Kari Nelson
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Jessie Smith
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Carly Williamson
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Mariah MacGregor
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Holly McWilliams
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Jessie Madsen-Smith
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Audrey Carlson
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Lisa Burgess
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Meredith Matte
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Ally Pitt
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Gwynneth Roche