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Pauline Kiely tackles a hilarious heritage with both hands on the reins and sparks flying from her spurs!" Comments author and equestrian, Hugh Moorsted. "No Poverty Between the Sheets" is a rollicking, sassy, saga of a large family that is half Irish and half French-Canadian. This book documents the strong ties that bind generations together. It is a refreshing honest trip down memory lane with vibrant witty resilient characters. A horse theme and song lyrics are nicely woven throughout.

Horse Habit TV was born from Sandra Sullivan's two greatest passions, video production and horses. After watching many types of equestrian television shows that are either dry and educational or just boring and poorly produced, Sandra set out with a goal to cover the untold equestrian stories from around the US. With the help of many local filmmakers, Sandra is embarking on blending the fun and joy of horses with education and just showing off the beauty of the horse. Listen to Sandra as she invites the audience to be part of the process as she launches this awesome project that will be an online video magazine about the wonderful world of horses

Bonnie Marlewski-Probert is the author of more than 18 books and more than 1000 magazine articles internationally. She has worked in the horse world for more than 20 years as a teacher, horse trainer, writer, horse lover and barn owner.  She is a national speaker who recognized early on that having horses in her life, taught her all the important life lessons that have brought her success and it provided an anchor of stability in her youth that was transformational for her. Bonnie's goal is to share those life lessons with others, whether they have or will ever have a horse of their own. Listen to Bonnie's inspiring story.  

Peter J. Hurst was born and raised in England, and his Horse Daze began at a young age. The start to his career was established at White’s Riding Stables. From there his passion for horses took him to Buckinghamshire and The Old Berkeley Hunt, and then to Aston Park Stud, in Oxfordshire. Working professionally with hunters, jumpers, and breeding thoroughbreds, his appreciation of horses only increased, and he knew that he would spend his entire professional life taking care of horses in one capacity or another. After immigrating to Canada, he continued on that path—working at Windfields Farm in Ontario, continuing his work in Alberta, and then, once he retired, settling down on picturesque Gabriola Island, BC, with his wife Terry and their two dogs.Listen to Peter as he tells how horses inspired his poetry.                        

Randell DeJong was all alone in the woods with her horse riding bareback.  Randell dismounted and when she wanted to remount, she tried and fell flat on her face. From that moment on Randell vowed she would find something to help her mount a bareback horse anywhere and anytime. When she returned home Randell's husband encouraged her to invent the solution. She did. Randell invented the Solo-Ride system. Listen to Randell as she describes her creative journey as an inventor.

Su Zi is a passionate writer and artist dedicated to original work in a variety of media. Her unwavering commitment to originality in the arts extends to her work as an editor, publisher and curator. Her love for horses and compassion for animal life animate her writing and art. Su Zi was once described by poet & radio commentator Andrei Codrescu as a real poet, not a term he ever used lightly. It characterizes Su Zi's commitment to whatever she does, no matter how lightly other people may value what she does. 

Wild and free? Synonymous with the word Mustang- is free. Yet with the ongoing battle between cattle ranchers and Mustangs for BLM grassland, the mustang is not free, but dead. Kori and Bob Crutcher from Heartline Ranch are trying to help solve this age old problem. They work to place Mustangs in good homes to save them from the inhumane slaughter by ranchers in helicopters. Listen to Kori and Bob as they discuss this heart breaking situation. 

Jane Pike of My EquiCoach equips competitive and recreational riders with the tools and strategies to break through performance and confidence blocks, empowering them to be the best rider they can be. EquiCoach mental coaching programs are designed to empower the client with the focus, training and accountability needed to achieve the consistent results required for the top level riding performance. Just as a personal fitness trainer helps an athlete raise their standards for accelerated results in their body, EquiCoach will challenge and support the rider in attaining the desired outcomes. As a qualified and successful mindset coach, Jane Pike has worked with both competitive and recreational horse riders all over the world, inspiring them to new levels of confidence and performance. She specializes in riders with confidence and anxiety issues and peak performance training for competition.

Pete Rosciglione was intrigued by horseshoeing as a young man. He admired his local farrier, and Pete spent the summer helping him. He enjoyed the physicality and challenge of the job and applied for an apprenticeship.  Today Pete Rosciglione is a professional farrier located just west of St. Louis, MO.  Taking a holistic approach along with having a perceptive eye for even the most subtle details that can help improve a horse’s performance has significantly impacted his success as a farrier.  An adept competitor himself, Pete knows how important it is to keep your equine athlete performing to the best of their ability.

Outlander fans rejoiced this Spring when the wildly popular series returned to the TV screen. The equine star of the show is Jamie's stately Friesan horse, Donas.  In her book, Outlander, author Diana Gabaldon created a sorrel colored horse for Jamie, but no one would argue with the choice of a stately black Friesian filling the role on screen.        Listen to Sue Strickler, Twitter author of @DonasTheHorse, recount the "behind the scenes" stories of an equine star.     

Amanda Pratt, has been involved with horses for most of her life. She started her journey into therapeutic riding and equine assisted learning nearly five years ago by volunteering at a therapeutic riding centre in Orangeville. Once she'd been volunteering for a while, Amanda decided to pursue her Equine Specialist certification through EAGALA allowing her to be a certified team member in Equine Assisted Learning and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy sessions. After volunteering at the centre for three and a half years, she progressed to working at the centre full-time as an assistant instructor and fundraising coordinator. Listen to Amanda as she describes the many benefits of Therapeutic Riding.

The Equestrian-Bling company provides a bespoke digitizing service for clients who want to wear and be proud of their company logo. Dina Hooton, the owner of Equestrian-Bling, can produce a digitized logo and embroidered workwear, saddle pads and team wear. All Dina Hooton's products are professionally personalized in-house and Dina pays particular attention to detail. She uses only the best cutting edge technology and equipment. All products have been personally chosen for their quality and durability as well as looking amazing on the horse and rider. Riders can choose the product, size and colour, and then decide how they want it personalised (with their name, their horse or pony’s name, or even both). Equestrians can add a design, choose the font, and the printing colour. Listen to Dina Hooton as she describes the many options of "blinging" to your heart's content. There is nothing more mesmerizing, or magical than a horse and rider sparkling in the show ring!

Kathleen Aspenns is passionate about helping people and their animal companions. As a Certified Flower Essence Practitioner, she works with clients over the telephone to create Flower Essence formulas to help address emotional and behavioral challenges. As a Certified Practitioner in TTouch Training, Kathleen pairs her knowledge of flower essences and the Linda Tellington-Jones method of training. Listen to Kathleen as she shares her knowledge with horse lovers in this podcast.

Cowboy Bob Crutcher has been working with horses for many years, using natural horsemanship methods. He has been training horses, giving lessons and taking literally over 1,000s people on trail rides all throughout the Rocky Mountains and Oregon. Cowboy Bob and his wife Kori, have taken on the plight of the wild Mustang and through the Wild Mustang Competition June 27 & 28 in Klamath Falls, they hope to raise awareness and find homes for these Mustang horses.

3 Sisters Equine Rescue is a collaboration of individuals who are on a mission to raise awareness around the plight of horses in the USA, where 100,000 young healthy horses are sent to slaughter every year. Carin Cundey, Cyndi Davis and Wendy Griffin joined together to create the non-profit rescue 3 Sisters Equine Rescue. They make a difference one horse at a time by rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming horses that are bound for slaughter. The three women give the horses a new chance at life by placing them in loving, forever homes. Listen to Carin Cundey as she tells about the beginnings of this amazing rescue operation and the wonderful team that saves horses from slaughter. You can help by making a donation to this non-profit organization or you may be able to offer a forever home.

Respond Systems, Inc. is a private corporation founded in 1986 to meet the needs of veterinarians and trainers who desired a modality that would provide faster healing and better methods to reduce painful conditions.  The first adopters of laser therapy and PEMF therapy were owners and trainers of Olympic level horses, and Veterinarians with an interest in holistic healing. Listen to CEO Brian Richardson and Customer Service Manager, Sarah Fowler as they tell about the amazing benefits of all the equine products especially the Sentry PEMF Equine Blanket.

Black Sheep Equine Services has nearly 40 years of equine racing and breeding experience, guaranteeing expert analysis of potential stock and professional transfer of stock with personalized attention to each client. Black Sheep Equine Services encompasses all levels of natural horsemanship under the direction of a Certified Trainer - Dominic Manzi.Black Sheep Equine Service agents will travel to national and private horse shows, sales and auctions to evaluate stock for their client prior to purchase. Pending client's authorization, they coordinate the paperwork for the sale, arrange transportation, and provide additional services for the stock to ensure that their client's purchase is healthy upon arrival. Listen to Dominic Manzi as he describes this unique equine service.

Jaime Macdonald is a young barrel racer and western entrepreneur. Jaime is a third generation rodeo participant who wants to share her love of the rodeo and promote "good will" through her non-profit organization Helping Educate About Rodeo.  Jaime's  H.E.A.R website is dedicated to helping educate people about rodeos and to establish a positive relationship with animal rights activists. Jaime also shares her many talents as a western riding instructor working with young children. Jaime also coaches soccer. Jaime's entrepreneurial spirit blossomed into her line of Western Show clothing and country home decor items. She has her own website - bmclothing.tictail.com where she sells BM clothing and Western home decor. Listen to Jaime's interview and be inspired by her passion and drive.

Louise Ford had difficulty mounting her 17 hand event horse. Like many inventors, she was frustrated by this problem and decided to solve it. Louise knew what she wanted. She set to work and created the Step Up Stirrup. Always be able to mount your horse where ever you are. Never be stuck miles away from the barn/stable having had to get off your horse and now not able to get back on again. With the Step Up Stirrup, you can mount your horse no matter where on earth your horse takes you. The Step Up Stirrup is complete. There is nothing as easy to use, elegant, or sturdier than the Step Up. Nothing. Listen to Louise as she recounts her creative process and becomes a successful inventor and entrepreneur.

The Walker Method - Healing through Trauma ReleaseWhen Dianna Walker is called to assist a horse, the horse is at a point where all other methods have failed and this is the end of line. Fortunately for all Dianna can usually save the horse with her effective and unique method the Walker method. In Eastern and Intuitive Medicines, focus is put on Energy therapies that facilitate change through the fascia of the body.The Walker Method of Integrated Healing is a protocol and course of study. The concise and innovative instruction is aime to a final end of proficiency in healing Horses. It is licensed as a combination of highly effective approaches. Listen to Dianna as she shares her healing technique for horses without hope.