Life is made up of dreams, ideas, and—why not?—even a bit of madness! Combining these elements makes it possible to achieve great things that might otherwise seem impossible. This is how the dream—or the "madness"—of Dr. Lorena Barrantes and Lisa Ortuño brought together a group of distinguished professionals from diverse fields, including economics, veterinary medical research, and independent practice. It also unites professionals from various institutions, such as the National University (UNA), the University of Costa Rica (UCR), and the National Technical University (UTN).

It all began with a discussion on the best way to share research findings regarding hoof problems in the horses used by Chirripó muleteers—research conducted by Dr. Ramón Batalla in collaboration with CREW. This sparked the idea of ​​hosting an event at one of CREW’s partner universities—an event designed to integrate various activities and bring professionals together to discuss and analyze different topics that, while distinct, are part of a larger whole. After all, who would immediately see a connection between economics and equine hoof health?

In a world where everything is interconnected, such "madness" begins to make perfect sense; the "One Health" concept allows us to integrate these disciplines and start envisioning ways to build and develop joint projects.