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Ruth Buchannan Artist Extraordinaire My principal focus as an artist is structure, form and anatomy; musculature and movement and the way the fall of light transforms the ordinary, everyday and commonplace into the extraordinary. In this, it is the equine form that most motivates me. I am driven to draw and paint by a sense of unease if I don’t. I am constantly looking at skies, landscapes, perspectives and light play when riding, walking or driving. For me, the best compliments given about my paintings are that people can hear the creak of leather, the thud of hooves; smell the soft, sweet scents of horse and earth, and, from the corner of their eye, catch a hint of movement about to happen. Listen to Ruth Buchannan artist extraordinaire.

Have you lost your passion for riding? Are you making excuses for not riding or only riding when conditions are ‘just right’?  Then it’s time to BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE! Too many horsewomen are not enjoying their time with their horses because they have lost their confidence – and they just don’t know how to get it back.   The dream of a true partnership with their horses has become a nightmare! Anne Gage will show you how to BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE by using simple and effective tools, so you can feel passionate about riding while building the true partnership with your horse that you know you both deserve. Listen to her interview as she describes her Confident Horsemanship course.

Jennifer Kotylo developed a passion for body awareness and biomechanics while pursuing her lifelong quest of international level dressage riding. She is a certified Core Dynamics Pilates Instructor, certified Equilates teacher and certified Balimo practitioner.  “My goal now is to use my knowledge to help others fulfill their physical dreams, whether they are running a marathon, easing the debilitating effects of neurological disease or returning to bio-correctness after an injury or repetitive misuse.” Listen to Jennifer as she describes how her method can help you to become a better rider.

In the spring of 2013 Walter Willet partnered with Wilderness Vacations to create Horse Country camping just outside Canada's capital, Ottawa. Horse Country Camp Ground has offices in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and Bellingham, Washington State, U.S.A. Horse Country Campground boasts of 37 km of trails on a 5000 parcel of land. Listen to Walter as he describes the Horse Country Campground vacation experience.

Janette Perrett’s story is one of a consumer searching for a solution and creating a product out of need. Many of us fume - if only someone would make a .... Janette decided to take the bold step and be that someone. She created the Original Rug Bag( Horse Blanket Bag). A  horse blanket bag to keep seasonal horse blankets fresh and clean. Listen to her story of moving from a horse owner to an entrepreneur.

Red Scarf Equestrian offers not just luggage and bags, but a wide range of equestrian lifestyle products that are truly extraordinary.  The signature piece is still and will always be the red cherry leather boot bag which is how this company was started along with some frustration and passion. Listen to Joanna Wiseburg as she tells her story of creating a Canadian company of quality products for the horse lover.

Sally Anne Oultram saved a twelve week orphan Clydesdale foal at an auction 17 years ago. Listen to her story as she tells about gathering support from the whole country to keep this foal alive and make him the star of Britain. 

Nicola (Nicky) Fletcher is the technical sportswear designer for Equisafety Ltd. in the UK. Nicky is a mover and a shaker. She loves to create designs that are comfortable and stylish with more than a dash of her own creativity - form follows function. As a true creative, she caused a commotion in the UK with her POLITE Line of sportswear intended to keep non-motorized humans, horses and dogs safe on the streets and highways. Listen to Nicky’s interview as she recounts her journey as a young entrepreneur down into the bowels of the Dragon’s Den and stirs-up the British nation with her cheeky, sportswear creations.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to repeat a riding transition a thousand times, but you know it would sour your horse? You've identified your problem as you, the rider. It may be your balance, leg position, or pressure. You know what you need to do, but you need the practice - not your horse. Listen to my interview with Barbro Ask-Upmark and find out how you can improve your riding within days without the wear and tear on your horse.

Dr. Barrie Grant is a board certified surgical veterinarian specializing in equine wobblers and cervical stabilization. While teaching at Washington State University, he saw a need to help owners and their horses with cervical cord compression. Working with a human orthopedic surgeon, Dr. George Bagby and another veterinarian, Dr. Pam Wagner, he helped develop the surgical treatment used in horses and people for cervical cord compression (wobblers). Listen to this amazing veterinarian as he talks about his accomplishments in surgery and some of his famous patients. 

The traditional rodeo announcer is the voice of the rodeo. As a commentator, they give play-by-play of the action, interact with the crowd, and inform everyone listening as to what is taking place in the Arena. They are usually quick on their feet, educated about the sport, and have a clear voice that can be listened to for 2 hours. In the spotlight, Joe Scully is an entertaining and energetic Master of Ceremonies and DJ Behind the scenes, "Scully" is a Sponsorship Manager, Statistician, Public Relations Executive, Marketer, Media Buyer, Promoter, Animal Welfare Specialist, Graphic Designer, Audio and Video Editor, Commercial Voice Talent, Writer and Event Logistics Coordinator and more! Listen to Scully's interview as he describes his interesting and unique job as a Rodeo MC.  

Nancy Kaiser believes that everything happens for a reason and for our highest good. She has no doubt that the animals and people she’s meant to help will find their way to her.  Nancy was always involved with animals: from a youthful passion in ‘64, when she was blessed with her first horse, to later in ’77, when she married her horse vet  and helped manage their equine hospital and breeding farm. Listen to Nancy’s interview as she recounts how she learned to communicate with animals.

Geri Capobianco, founder and owner of TemperALL®, has endeavored to re-design, re-engineer and re-assemble every aspect of horse blankets as they exist in the industry today…to present horse owners with a blanket that is superior and “extremely” CUSTOM "handmade blanket"- the likes of which has never been seen before in the horse industry! Listen to the interview with Geri Capobiance and be amazed at the creativity of this inventor.

Equi Tailor & Togz grew out of a friendship with a Magnetic Therapy practitioner, Debbie Dobson, who treated Colleen Rolland's horse. An avid horsewoman, Debbie had 25 years of experience with horses in various capacities.Debbie had definite ideas about what she wanted in the perfect breech. Colleen had a background in marketing. The pair chose two brands of breeches that met the criteria of comfort and durability-  Equissentilas and Tropical Rider. In July, 2003, Equi Tailor & Togz (ET&T) was born based on Colleen's skills in marketing and sales and Debbie's knowledge of horses. Their goal was to provide a range of fine, affordable, durable and comfortable breeches. The pair's personalized customer service would set them apart from retailers. Colleen and Debbie would go to barns and sell directly to riders and do fittings there, at their premises, or at clients' homes at no extra cost. In time, Colleen became sole proprietor of the company. With over 25 years of experience in nation-wide marketin

Living her dream - horses and books – a perfect life. Jacqui Broderick was born in England.  When not riding she spent her time reading or writing, completing her first pony story shortly after her tenth birthday.Many years later, living in Ireland, a divorced mother of three children, Broderick founded a lifestyle magazine, Galway Life. Through the magazine she met ex-jockey Shane Broderick, who was paralysed from the neck down in a racing accident. Broderick felt the story of this brave young man should be told and approached Wolfhound Press in Dublin with an idea for a book.  “The Shane Broderick Story” was published at the end of 1999 and led onto other writing projects, Trainers, Winners and Millionaires were published by Poolbeg.  However being a single mum meant that as well as writing, Broderick had two other jobs, working on the Connemara Trail, taking parties of riders through the spectacular mountain scenery of Connemara, in addition to being the editor of Ireland’s Horse and Pony Magazine. In 201

Nanna Salmi created an ancient and unique method of weaving horsehair into multi-colored ribbon. The nannasalmi™ collection is a horsehair jewelry collection created from horsehair, precious metals and diamonds. Nanna combines old world craftsmanship with contemporary modern design.  These unique designs have been displayed in shows such as Hampton Classic, WEF Wellingtond, WEG Kentucky, Hickstead Dressage, Longines Royal International Horse Show, CSI-W Geneva, GCT Monaco, Valkenswaard and Athens, CSI Amsterdam, Internationales Festhallen Reitturnier Frankfurt and many more. This horsehair jewelry is worn around the world on cross country tracks, desert trails and show arenas. Clientele includes little jumper girls, Olympic and World champions – along with hundreds of riders, who love and admire their equine companion. Listen to Nanna’s interview  as she describes her very creative and unique work.   

Melanie Fiske is continuing in her father's footsteps. Leon Fiske began making what many knew as “Fiske’s Hoof Lotion"a medicinal remedy that he had been using on his stock for over six decades. Before Melanie's father began making Fiske's Hoof Lotion, the product was developed and prescribed by a veterinarian in the late 1800’s. It’s purpose was to heal, treat and maintain all forms of hoof and hide ailments that animals are commonly susceptible to. Today we know it can also be effectively used as a muscle rub to relieve muscle soreness and swelling. It has been effective in healing cracked hooves and it is an effective balm to heal the skin while repelling irritating flies. Listen Melanie's interview as she recounts the origins of Fiske's Horse Care Products are where the company is headed today.

Jared Paul Wilson is a talented man of great strength and determination. Wilson is a two-time cancer survivor and through his life-threatening battles awoke a burning passion to share his love for wildlife and western art with the world.  It is this brush with mortality that has driven the artist to maintain an unwavering and uncanny work ethic evident through his artwork. Listen Jared Paul's interview as he talks about his art and life.

There is never a dull moment around Patricia Daly-Lipe. Patrica is a horsewoman who has owned and trained race horses, a cross-country rider, a show jumper and she even played polo for a while. Patrica writes and paints in her spare time. You can see her wonderful paintings and books at Literary Lady.com. A woman of incredible energy and at the age of 72, Patricia is still an avid rider. Listen to my interview with Patricia Daly-Lipe and marvel at this talented and amazing woman!

Tricia Colling has a mission to help reduce crime in rural areas. Tricia's website Countryside Watch http://www.countrysidewatch.org.uk/, has a wealth of constructive suggestions for rural residents to help them keep their farms, livestock, and equipment safe from theft and destruction. On the Countryside Watch website you can access most of the information contained, download any leaflets available, and learn of crime trends. There are suggestions for products that can be used to mark and monitor personal property. The information contained within this website can be used by anyone within the rural Community of the UK and beyond!   Listen to Tricia’s interview as she shares some excellent suggestions and advice for keeping tack, equipment, residences and horses safe from theft.