Laura Miller is a Professor of Mathematics and an Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Arizona. She has nearly 30 years experience working in the field of systems biomechanics, using experimental, computational, and theoretical techniques to understand how animals move. She has recently launched an integrative research project on horse movement and breathing at the UA Al Marah Equine Center, which is the inspiration for this symposium.

Kirsten Sundquist is the owner of Sundquist Classical Training in Desert Hills, AZ. She has nearly three decades of experience training with Dominique Barbier and nearly five decades of riding experience. Her stables boast four of her own Lusitanos, alongside a diverse array of other breeds she trains in the art of classical dressage. A dedicated student of the discipline's history, Kirsten integrates the revered techniques of legendary mestres, such as Nuno Oliveira, into her training methods.

Nick Battista is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at the College of New Jersey. He is a mathematical biologist who has used mathematical modeling to map cardiac flow in different stages of heart development and to understand how aquatic organisms move around their fluid environments. He is interested in applying tools from mathematical biology to problems in systems biomechanics of the horse.

Christina Hamlet is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Bucknell University. Her research focuses on using mathematical modeling and computational techniques to model animal locmotion problems. Some recent research projects include jellyfish feeding, lamprey locomotion and nematocyst firing. Each of these systems presents interesting challenges in modeling how animals interact with their environment, shedding light on basic physical principles that influence behavior as well as insights into bio-inspired designs.

Paige Poss is a highly skilled horse farrier and educator based in Tucson, AZ, known for her expertise in hoof care and biomechanics. Alongside Jenny Edwards, she co-created Anatomy of the Equine, a platform dedicated to sharing their extensive knowledge in hoof care, leveraging Paige's skills in dissection, photography, and education. Paige is recognized for her innovative approach to farriery, emphasizing a thorough understanding of hoof anatomy to improve equine welfare and performance.