After graduation from Colorado
State University, Dr. Miller settled in Thousand Oaks, California, where he
founded the Conejo Valley Veterinary Clinic. Thirty-one years later, he
retired as a renowned veterinarian and expert in ethology (the study of animal
behavior). Dr. Miller has visited every continent giving lectures to colleges,
conventions for animal groups, horse organizations, breed associations and other
clients. He has received numerous professional awards for his
involvement with equine associations, production of videos, and lecturing.
He has authored several books, and his acute sense of humor and love of cartoons
have provided seven veterinary cartoon books.
Dr. Miller has been on the editorial staff of Veterinary
Medicine, Modern Veterinary Practice, Veterinary Forum, and Western
Horseman and other horse magazines. He is internationally
known for his lectures and seminars.
To read past issues of his monthly column Mind Over Miller, click: Past
Columns
To order a copy of the book, click: Mind
Over Miller book
Dr. Miller retired from his veterinary practice in 1987 in order to devote
his full time to the teaching of equine behavior and to support the revolution
in horsemanship that began in the Western United States in the late 20th Century
and is now a worldwide phenomenon. He is best known for his scientifically
based system of training newborn foals. Called imprint training, if done
correctly, it is the fastest, and most profound method of permanently shaping a
horse's responses and attitude. Imprint training is now in use all
over the world.
Read a recent interview
with Dr. Miller In Veterinary
Medicine
In 2004 Dr. Miller was named to the Hall of Fame by Western States
Horse Expo.
http://www.horsexpo.com/html/eventshall.html
Education
B.S., Animal Husbandry, University of Arizona, 1951
D.V.M., Colorado State University, 1956
Professional Background
General Practice, all species, 1956 - 1987
Founder and Chief-of-Staff. Conejo Valley Veterinary Clinic, Thousand Oaks, California. A 12 doctor group and an American Animal Hospital Association facility when
Dr. Miller retired in 1987.
Editorial Staff of Veterinary Medicine, Modern Veterinary Practice, Veterinary Forum. and Western Horseman.
Memberships
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
California Veterinary Medical Association
Ventura County Veterinary Medical Association
American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)
American Association. of Zoo Veterinarians
American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior
International Directory of Equine Behavior Researchers
Books
Health Problems of the Horse,1967. Revised 1988; Western Horseman Publishing
Most of My Patients Are Animals, 1987, Paul Eriksson Publishing Co.
Most of My Patients Are Animals, paperback 1988, St Martin's Press
Most of My Patients Are Animals, 1989, UK and German editions
Imprint Training of the Newborn Foal, 1991, Western Horseman Publishing
Seven books of veterinary cartoons since 1960, American Veterinary Publications
Ranchin', Ropin', and Doctorin', 1993, Veterinary Data Publishing Co.
Understanding the Ancient Secrets of the Horse's Mind, 2000, Russel Meerdink Co.
Mind Over Miller, 2003 Veterinary Healthcare Communications
A Midstream Collection, (veterinary cartoons), 2003 Veterinary Learning Systems
The Revolution in Horsemanship (and What It Means to Mankind), 2005 The Lyons Press
Natural Horsemanship Explained, 2007 The Lyons Press
Videos
Influencing the Horse's Mind, Palomine Productions, 1984
Imprint Training of the Foal. Palomine Productions, 1986
Control of the Horse - The Art Of Restraint, Video Horse World, 1994
Early Learning, Video Velocity, 1995
Understanding Horses, Video Velocity, 1999
Safer Horsemanship, Video Velocity, 1999
Publications
Scientific papers - over 50 since 1959
Magazine articles - over 350 since 1955
Lectures & Seminars
Over 400 since 1964 to universities, veterinary associations and animal organizations on various aspects of veterinary science,
horsemanship, ethology, animal behavior-shaping, and veterinary management and philosophy. Locations have been world-
wide, including North America, South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.
Miscellaneous Professional Activities
Consultant and researcher for the pharmaceutical industry
Legal consultant and expert witness, advertising and marketing consultant for the veterinary supply industry
Professional Awards
California Veterinary Medical Association, Award of Merit, 1973
American Animal Hospital Association, Award of Merit, 1978
American Animal Hospital Association, Award. for Outstanding Service, 1989
Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year, 1995
Colorado State University, George H. Glover Gallery of distinguished Alumni. 1995
American Veterinary Medical Association President's Award, 1996
North American Saddle Mule Association Lifetime Achievement Award, 1996
Western States Horse Expo Hall of Fame, 2004
