Cynthia Nielsen is a Certified Trauma-Informed Equine Trainer primarily working with fearful burros and their owners. A veterinarian of 39 years, barefoot trimmer for 20 years, and training for 10 years. As an equine vet and farrier I focused on laminitis cases and educating owners on how to properly feed equines with metabolic issues. In 2016 I began studying learning theory and behavior analysis via numerous in-depth courses and as many credentialed mentors as possible, which has helped me to apply the most ethical, most humane yet most efficient force-free fear-free training methods possible for our wonderful donkeys. My goal at this event is to provide you with information to help you help your current or future burro. I am currently owned by 12 burros, 2 mustangs, a BLM mule, 3 mini mules, 2 mini donkeys, and a previously-foundered pony, not necessarily in that order. My favorite recreation is burro-packing into the wilderness, and taking day hikes anywhere and everywhere with my donkeys.