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The Magic of HorsecraftBegin and Begin Again – Day One DispatchI’m currently on an impromptu HorseCraft™ road tour—part healing journey, part mobile classroom, part storytelling experiment. I set out with no fixed agenda, just a deep call to reconnect with horses, people, and the magic that happens when we show up with curiosity and heart.What follows is a series of daily dispatches from the road—some messy, some magical—all real.Here’s where it began:🐎 Begin and Begin Again – Day One DispatchFrom Callander Bay to Shannon McManus-Becvar’s in PembrokeI didn’t post on day one because—we...
2025-08-0220 min
The Magic of HorsecraftSometimes It Takes a Kick in The Guts**Summary:**- Join Paige from the Magic of Horse Craft and her friend Kate, a firefighter, as they recount a life-changing incident.- An unforeseen horse kick led to a medical emergency and a surprise cancer diagnosis.- Discover how this event taught valuable lessons in awareness and proactive health advocacy.- Learn about recognizing distress signs, being present, and embracing resilience.- Explore the journey of recovery, the importance of community support, and insights into horsemanship.- Hear how adversity led to unexpected blessings and a...
2025-06-0741 min
The Magic of HorsecraftUnapologetic S.H.I.T. Disturber Shelby Dennis:Welcome to another exciting journey into the world of Horsecraft, where we unravel traditional notions of horse training and dive deep into innovative approaches that defy conventional wisdom. This time, we're inspired by the outspoken Shelby Dennis, who challenges norms and encourages a fresh perspective on equine interaction.Meet Shelby Dennis: Modern-Day Viking of Horsecraft Shelby Dennis is a horse trainer and behaviorist used to causing a maelstrom of heated reactions to her posts. Turns out, she can stand a good old fashioned troll-fest. But, that’s NOT her intention. If you aren’t fa...
2025-01-191h 26
The Magic of HorsecraftWhat The Doctor WOULD have Ordered ...What follows was one of a series of Facebook Posts written while floating in my childhood friend Nona’s hot tub, when her family offered me the Zen-like space of their Collingwood Home for a Christmas retreat with a new love. The Magic of Horsecraft ... AND life! is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.I feel like I channeled something worth capturing, while I was floating and flirting with Facebook; something worth spreading beyound the realm of its birthplace in...
2025-01-1006 min
The Magic of HorsecraftEmbracing Change in Horsecraft:Welcome to a safe and thoughtful space for a dynamic debate with someone who challenges the status quo: Shelby Dennis. In this discussion, we dive into the power of questioning long-held beliefs and the courage to embrace scientific perspectives, even when they disrupt traditional views in horsecraft.CHALLENGING TRADITION: NAVIGATING THE EVOLUTION OF HORSECRAFTJoin me as I engage in a dynamic discussion with Shelby Dennis—a young, fearless voice in the world of horse training. Unapologetically science-driven, Shelby is changing the narrative around traditional horse-training methods like dominance theory.The Magic of...
2025-01-0812 min
The Magic of HorsecraftA Thousand First DatesToday, I am going to share a little bit of what it's like to be the squirrel that is my head, and why loving me is having A Thousand First Dates. It is as bare-naked as I have been, full of shares of difficult lessons, and the great possibilities there are for Christmas Miracles in the Every Day.May the Holidays bring you the peace you seek and deserve, and know something deeply - anything IS possible! I am living breathing proof …The New Year will see more interviews with Animal Communicators and Hu...
2024-12-2426 min
The Magic of HorsecraftZEN COWBOYZEN COWBOY: THE EVOLUTION OF HORSECRAFT AND DEBUNKING DOMINANCE THEORYJoin Justin Dunn and I for a deep dive into all things Cowboy and Zen.Wait! WHAAAAAT? Do those things even go together???Yes, they do. But who’d a thunk it? Not THIS cowgirl! Turns out, I have been waiting my whole life for this interview, I just didn’t know it yet.Join me for a chat with Justin Dunn - or 'The Zen Cowboy' as I have dubbed him - owner/operator/founder of The American Mustang School located in Aberdeen, North Carolina.Ther...
2024-11-152h 03
The Magic of HorsecraftThe Gift of Unexpected Free Time and Taking The BackroadsNavigating Free Time: Breathwork, Horses, and AuthenticityJoin me on a drive through Northern Ontario as I share unexpected free moments, teaching experiences, and reflections on authenticity with horses. I dive into breathwork practices, my challenges with work-life balance, and the importance of creating safe and open learning environments. Learn about my journey towards authenticity in my barn, the value of non-critical spaces, and the science behind nervous system regulation in both humans and horses.Connect with me through What’s App on a monthly basis for ‘Classic Paige Voice Bombs’ – asynchro...
2024-11-1321 min
The Magic of HorsecraftLove It ... or Change ItLOVE IT. OR CHANGE IT. A concept stolen from the brilliant Karen Rohlf, that I am running with!Join me for an interview with author Victor Bahna on what he LOVES about Thoroughbred racing ... AND, how he is changing what he DOESN'T love.WHAT REALLY HAPPENS TO RACE HORSES WHEN THEIR CAREERS ARE OVER?Race horses inspire awe and admiration for their magnificent athleticism, grace and strength. They are cherished for the powerful bonds they form with people. Yet, when their racing days end, some of these beautiful animals slip through the cracks...
2024-11-081h 16
The Magic of HorsecraftJudge, Jury, and ExecutionerJourney of Growth: Embracing Imperfection and Compassion“It's happened again. Someone's mentioned how I'm ‘perfect’ and someone else is being judged and being condemned for something … and it hits a trigger. It's a judgment thing. They're holding me up on a pedestal, tall and shaky thing to be sitting atop of and condemning someone else, kicking them in the dirt and judging their worth and writing them off there's just no hope for them.”As long as we judge others, we judge self. As long as we judge self, we limit growth.Let’s all get of...
2024-10-2613 min
The Magic of HorsecraftI Cried The Day I Realized It ...I cried the day I realized it.I was mortified.Or neeeeeeearly mortified … because of course, ‘to mortify’ is ‘to put to death’. And I was already as close as I could get to THAT.Or WAS I?Of course we'll never know …I lived, didn't I? That in and of itself is a fucking miracle, all things considered! When the best form of treatment for what ails you is to bombard your sick, stressed-out body with the onslaught of surgery, poisoning, radiation, and hormone blocking...
2024-10-0407 min
The Magic of HorsecraftGem and IWhen I met my friend Gemini in June of 1988 at our A level Pony Club testing, we had no way of knowing how our paths would criss and cross over the decades.We had no idea that we were forging lifelong friendships.Nor that our friendships would be forged over the intimate knowledge of what it’s like to have your whole world crumble, as you feel the lifeblood and grey matter of your most beloved slip through your fingers … and disappear into a liminal space where once your whole universe shone, as bright and real...
2024-09-1947 min
The Magic of HorsecraftWhy S.M.A.R.T. Goals are D.U.M.B.Join me in a lively discussion with mental performance coach Darci Ecker-Popiel as we dive into the secrets of building strong connections with horses and fostering courage in life.In this episode I talk with my old friend Darci from 'E-Pops Mental Performance Coaching' about the evolution of coaching in equestrian sports. Listen-in while we share funny stories about hard-asses like Jack LeGoff who coached us ‘back in the day’ ... and learn how things are done differently now.Things have changed …We discuss shifting from traditional SMART goals to the WOOP approach, and how un...
2024-09-161h 19
The Magic of HorsecraftVoice Over of: Blood On My HandsLet me save you all some time and trouble and disavow you of the notion of my perfection, right here and now. It will save us a witch hunt and a good old-fashioned burning at the stake.I have an online fan (who shall remain nameless) who seems to think I can do no wrong.The Magic of Horsecraft ... AND life! is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.“Paige Lockton would never …” “Paige and I may be the only...
2024-08-0522 min
The Magic of HorsecraftIn the Company of Horses: Reflections on a Lifelong JourneyJoin my friend Jennifer Pejic and I as we catch up after a lifetime of evolving alongside horses - from our roots of old school eventing and pony club, taught by colonels and captains, to our shared experiences adopting new ways to be with our horses.• We talk about our decision to move away from a sport model with horses, and why we have embraced Liberty training• We’ll get Jen’s take on the muddy waters of change, when you are embracing new ways with horsesJoin us for an intimate discussion to help...
2024-07-251h 34
The Magic of HorsecraftBeing Human Differently, with Kerri LakeI had so much fun getting to know Kerri and you can, too!To start with, check out her website generateharmony.com and you will be greeted by the phrases;Being Human DifferentlyInterspecies consciousness and human evolutionAsk her what she does and she may say something like this;“I help show people more about what they know about themselves”.Or maybe;“I Listen in a way that people can hear themselves.”Kerri Lake is best known for her work a...
2024-06-191h 46
The Magic of HorsecraftExploring True Resilience and Self-Mastery with Chris IrwinExploring True Resilience and Self-Mastery with Chris IrwinKeywordsResilience, Self-Mastery, Chris Irwin, Horsecraft consciousness movement, trauma recovery, healing, horses, balance, trust, letting goSummaryAn interview with Chris Irwin, a renowned ‘horse whisperer’ who has been helping humans and horses connect since the early days of the ‘Natural Horsemanship’ movement of the 90’s. - Discussion on true resilience, self-mastery, and self-trust.- Overcoming personal challenges and self-sabotage.- Exclusive access to Q&A and perks for members of my ‘Famous Horse Club' - 'The Wizards of Ho...
2024-05-032h 00
The Magic of HorsecraftRolfing for You & Your HorseRolfing for Horses and Humans - Maximize YOUR Horse-Human PotentialDescription* What the heck is Rolfing, or Structural Integration, and how can it help me and my horse? * Find out why Structural Integration was the most effective healing modality that enabled me to access the hidden Magic inside of two trauma-riddled beings - me, and a little mare called Speed Axcel. * AND, why I think it could be what YOU need to connect with your body, your horse, and your potential for magic between you, no matter what that looks like...
2024-02-231h 29
The Magic of HorsecraftVOICE -OVER! It Ain't All Sunshine and Buttercups; Sharing Ancestral Stories for Perspective with Kim Walnes (TW)TW: This post comes with a trigger warning, as we explore life after trauma *******************************If you watch the news, you will know: the world is on FIRE!The Magic of Horsecraft ... AND life! is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.And while that may be true … there is another important truth right on the heels of this one.It has ALWAYS been this way!Truly. Ask an elder!At a time when we ar...
2024-01-2929 min
The Magic of HorsecraftThe ‘Queen of Boundaries’Are you ready to delve into the fascinating world of equine boundaries and establish mutually respectful connections with our equine companions? Join us for an enlightening episode featuring Carmen Theobald – renowned as 'The Boundaries Queen' – as she shares her wisdom on setting healthy boundaries with 1200 flight animals.Boundaries – The complexities of establishing mutual respect with our equine partnersGuest: Carmen Theobald, Equine Facilitated Trauma SpecialistIn this exclusive interview, Carmen will explore various aspects of boundaries with horses, drawing on her extensive experience as both a farrier and an Equine Facilitated Trauma...
2024-01-191h 21
The Magic of HorsecraftSeason 3 - Let's Get Personal - An Aging Horse Lover Explores What it Takes to Make Magic With HorsesTime to switch it up!In between our new rhythm of free bi-weekly guest interviews that EVERYONE is encouraged to attend, there will be something special for paid subscribers.What was that about attending interviews???Yes! YOU CAN ATTEND the recordings of my podcast conversations via Zoom, and listen-in to these interviews LIVE, then stay for a Q&A session at the end!What can Paid Subscribers expect?In between these free events, Paid Subscribers will have access to those aforementioned impromptu journal readings, as I struggle...
2024-01-1322 min
The Magic of HorsecraftThe Power of Our Thoughts and Tips for ResilienceJoin me for a conversation to help you find hope and resilience, with my old friend Rod Kelly, when we were reunited after over 20 years. Rod is a horseman, a Celtic Healer, a hypnotist, and a Reverend. He helps people through the challenges of cancer and other major health/life catastrophes. Rod was pivotal in my recovery from a nervous breakdown after the shitstorm trifecta of Cancer, chemo and covid 19. Rod was the one person in the world who kept me afloat when I was ready to give up on myself. Hear about Rod’s near-death experiences and the le...
2023-12-0935 min
The Magic of HorsecraftWhat Do We Need To Know To Make Magic With Horses? Welcome to our 4th Kitchen Table Talk with my Dad, octogenarian Veterinarian Dr. Chuck Lockton.Listen today for stories about:* Dale Harvey and the pony named ‘Nugget’ I inherited from him* Hear me tell a tale about the famous pony Jody Grey put me in my place when I mouthed off!* Hear about the Godsons, a hugely influential family in Pony Club and the world of Horsecraft* Learn how I turned the disadvantages of living in the North … into my advantages!* Hear about my frustrations trying to help pe...
2023-12-011h 02
The Magic of Horsecraft'Never Holler 'WHOA!' in a Tight Spot!' -Our Motto For Life With HorsesWelcome to another episode of Kitchen Table Talks with my Dad - Octogenarian Veterinarian, Dr Chuck Lockton.This one is blessedly short and to the point! After last week’s episode failed to grasp the importance of my Dad’s NUMBER ONE THING he thinks we humans need to take into account when handling horses - their need for mobility. I went galloping off gleefully into Polyvagal theory … but HERE is what we really want you to know about horses!* Find out what ‘Never Holler Whoa in a Tight Spot’ means to me and how to apply i...
2023-11-2411 min
The Magic of HorsecraftPoly-WHAAAT???Welcome to another episode of Kitchen Table Talks with my Dad - Octogenarian Veterinarian, Dr Chuck Lockton.Today you will hear us talk about … Poly-whaaaaaaat? Polyvagal theory and whether anyone should have to know anything about it. We argue about this all the time!Stick around to hear us talk about; * My Dad’s NUMBER ONE THING he thinks horses wished we understood about them* My number one motto - the most important thing I learned to embody with horses … and LIFE* Hear my Dad and I debate whether a horse...
2023-11-1830 min
The Magic of HorsecraftA History of HorsecraftWelcome to the first of a series of interviews with the people who shaped me. I come from generations of horse people. Today, you meet my Mom Keitha, and my Dad Chuck, and get to know some of the stories that shaped them. Listen-in, for a talk at my kitchen table with my parents to hear us discuss:* The impetus for my Dad becoming a veterinarian“It made me want to find a way to do it better. It was my first inspiration to look at veterinary medicine as a choice.* Our definition of...
2023-11-1055 min
The Magic of Horsecraft"Keep It Simple Safe And Sunny"When I met William Micklem in February of 1989, I must confess that I had no idea of who he was. Forgive me, but I was only 18 years old, and the Internet hadn’t been invented yet!Nowadays, if you haven’t heard of William Micklem, a quick Google search will tell you that he is one of the horse world’s most iconic figures. His articles appear in respected publications like The Chronicle of the Horse and cover topics from breeding sport horses to the evolution of our sport, and the importance of producing happy horses. He is a s...
2023-11-031h 17
The Magic of HorsecraftYou Can’t Be Brave If You’re Not Scared You’ve gotta love an episode that starts with a confession!Toda’ys interview with Master of Horsecraft Don Healey ended with an unexpected bit of serendipity that gave me chills. On the way to interview Don, I pulled over on the side of the road in my little VW Bug Mable to settle my nerves, and went Live on Facebook to deal with them out loud, in hopes of dispelling a few myths and helping others. I have started out today’s episode with that clip, and you can see how it ties into Don’s last piec...
2023-10-2747 min
The Magic of HorsecraftDefining Horsecraft Across the Disciplines with Marty GardnerI had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing someone special for my very FIRST interview EVER, for my podcast and course. I was so nervous, I stayed up all night! Apparently, so was Marty …On the way to the interview, I stopped to do a LIVE Facebook post and tell folks where I was heading. It is part of my process - appearing in the world without an edit button or a filter. I am always as surprised by what comes out of my mouth as you are, I can assure you! It is mildly nauseating and po...
2023-10-201h 04
The Magic of HorsecraftHead Up, Heart Up, Heat Up, with William MicklemWhen I met William Micklem in February of 1989, I must confess that I had no idea of who he was. Forgive me, but I was only 18 years old, and the Internet hadn’t been invented yet! Nowadays, if you haven’t heard of William Micklem, a quick Google search will tell you that he is one of the horse world’s most iconic figures. His articles appear in respected publications like The Chronicle of the Horse and cover topics from breeding sport horses to the evolution of our sport, and the importance of producing happy horses. He is a so...
2023-10-0540 min
The Magic of HorsecraftOld Dog, New TricksDenny Emerson is an old dog in the horse industry, showing us that it is never too late to learn new tricks. Denny’s life with horses began with the pure pleasure of riding bareback around his neighborhood on his first horse, Paint; then to riding Morgans in saddle seat and endurance races, and eventually to success in international sport that included a Team Gold at the World Championships in 1974. Born in 1941, he was taught by a generation who grew up with horses: horses plowed our fields, horses drove us to town, horses were used in war. As...
2023-10-0545 min
The Magic of HorsecraftFinding Your Personal Style with Tik MaynardTik Maynard is a lot of things. He is an athlete, a writer, a teacher, a horseman, a husband, a business partner and a father, and as near as I can tell he’s not done! Tik is definitely still open to evolving and wearing more hats. That’s because at his core, Tik Maynard has an insatiable curiosity about life and is a consummate learner. In this episode, we talk about~ Tik’s philosophy when it comes to pivoting at Life’s crossroads~ The most important qualities of a good horse trainer~ wh...
2023-10-0543 min
The Magic of HorsecraftKim Walnes and Gideon Goodheart on the core of self-trustTo any horse-crazy girl from the 80’s, Kim Walnes is already an icon. Many of us know her as ‘Mother Goose’, famous for her unusual partnership with her horse, ‘The Gray Goose’ and their accomplishments in the world of International Three-Day Eventing. Kim’s unlikely background and her intuitive approach with an ungainly, fearful horse .. .and the odds they overcame together to succeed in the male-dominated world of Olympic level Three-Day Eventing, all with her two young kids in tow … is the stuff of legends! That someone like Kim EXISTED - with her propensity for talking out loud...
2023-10-0453 min
The Magic of HorsecraftLesley Grant-Law; Bulletproof Bitch of Eventing... or just like you and me?Get ready to meet and love my friend Lesley Grant-Law!You will resonate with Lesley if you have ever looked at someone else's life and wondered how the hell they did it??? Lesley will tell you! Lesley's superpower is her honesty and ability to be gritty and real. She just LOOKS like a fairy tale princess, and we often assume that anyone who lives a life with horses is living a fairy tale. That is partly true. There IS a dreamlike quality to ANY life we create around horses when we strive to do it t...
2023-10-0437 min
The Magic of HorsecraftElements of Connection with Carmen Theobald*TRIGGER WARNING DISCLAIMER: this episode discusses traumaToday’s show is all about the elements of connection. In my experience as a coach, many riders struggle to access the elusive ‘feel’, instincts and timing needed to work the magic they witness in others and have always dreamed about having for themselves. It turns out, the same ingredients needed to establish these things, are also the foundation of resilience. I know, because I once had the ‘magic’ with horses and lost it, through my response to trauma. Two workshops on the science of sentient communication and nervous system regulation were key to unlocki...
2023-10-041h 12
The Magic of HorsecraftThe Mission Episode*DISCLAIMER: This episode discusses severe physical injury trauma Welcome to the first episode of my first podcast – my ‘Mission Episode’; where you will find out what led to my theories about the magic of ‘feel’ being learnable and to discovering my superpower. Turns out, I can find joy in a shitstorm! I talk about how my life’s trajectory was blown onto a new course by the blow of a young horse’s hoof … and how a little Mustang named Cimarron outed me for having lost the ‘magic’ I was seemingly born with. In the end, you will see that we are...
2023-10-0450 min
The Magic of HorsecraftAUDIO VERSION OF ... 'Dear Universe, Thank you!'Dear Universe,Thank you for the gift of time. Time to spend in deep contemplation. Time to spend learning, reading, listening, watching, exchanging ideas, recording ideas, fixing up the farm, working with horses. Amazing!I know that not everyone gets this tremendous opportunity – to be housed and loved by my parents so I can spend my time this way, seems surreal. Is it too much to ask?And then I think, “What if she was MY daughter?” Wait – I said that wrong, but do you get my drift? I mean, I wonder w...
2023-08-0720 min
The Magic of HorsecraftAUDIO VERSION ATTACHED: A Better WayIs There a Better Way?The story that is about to unfold over the next year, began when I started doubting myself; when I lost whatever apparent ‘Magic’ I once had with horses. And in my deep dive into how to regain it, following the incident when I was outed for this loss while trying to ‘fake it’, I learned some things that forever changed how I looked at Horsecraft and the possibilities that exist between humans and horses. These are things that I think could change the way YOU think about creating safety and connecti...
2023-08-0615 min
with Cait Lynch: Horses & HumansAmy Skinner Horsemanship: Balance, Trust, RespectA 'bumblebee path-style' conversation with horse trainer and coach, Amy Skinner. From Amy's website: "Amy Skinner embraces a training philosophy based in Classical Dressage and sound horsemanship practices. Amy keeps the best interest of horse and rider in mind, choosing to avoid fads and quick fixes, but to seek continual learning from the best teacher: the horse."
Amy and I discuss topics including
✔️ Horses in the age of social media and short attention spans
✔️ Writing and creative license
✔️ Wearing the hats of professional, mother, friend and student
✔️ Self-care practices, including meditat...
2023-04-241h 16
The Magic of HorsecraftFROM MUGGLE TO MAGICIAN - MAKING MAGIC WITH HORSESFINALLY! SOME FOCUS! I know ... I've been a little here and there. Some things, just had to play themselves out ... Waking up post cancer, was weird. I have a recurring vision seared into my brain that defines the era that followed - a near drowning victim, emerging from the water, all bulging eyes and gasping breath.On my fiftieth birthday, I woke up in my parents’ house in a bed that was once my brother’s, and then my firstborn son’s. I was homeless, bankrupt, separated from my husband and children, jobless, car-less, and very, very sick.
2023-03-2411 min
A Leg Up: The Magic of Horsecraft and Life!Defining Horsecraft Across the Disciplines with Marty GardnerMARTY GARDNER - I had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing someone special for my very FIRST interview EVER, for my podcast and course. I was so nervous, I stayed up all night! Apparently, so was Marty … On the way to the interview, I stopped to do a LIVE Facebook post and tell folks where I was heading. It is part of my process - appearing in the world without an edit button or a filter. I am always as surprised by what comes out of my mouth as you are, I can ass...
2023-01-121h 04A Leg Up: The Magic of Horsecraft and Life!Head Up, Heart Up, Heat Up with William MicklemWhen I met William Micklem in February of 1989, I must confess that I had no idea of who he was. Forgive me, but I was only 18 years old, and the Internet hadn’t been invented yet! Nowadays, if you haven’t heard of William Micklem, a quick Google search will tell you that he is one of the horse world’s most iconic figures. His articles appear in respected publications like The Chronicle of the Horse and cover topics from breeding sport horses to the evolution of our sport, and the importance of producing happy horses...
2022-06-1039 minA Leg Up: The Magic of Horsecraft and Life!Learning New Tricks with Denny EmersonDenny Emerson is an old dog in the horse industry, showing us that it is never too late to learn new tricks. Denny’s life with horses began with the pure pleasure of riding bareback around his neighborhood on his first horse, Paint; then to riding Morgans in saddle seat and endurance races, and eventually to success in international sport that included a Team Gold at the World Championships in 1974. Born in 1941, he was taught by a generation who grew up with horses: horses plowed our fields, horses drove us to town, horses were used in war. As...
2022-06-0344 minA Leg Up: The Magic of Horsecraft and Life!Finding Your Personal Style with Tik MaynardTik Maynard is a lot of things. He is an athlete, a writer, a teacher, a horseman, a husband, a business partner and a father, and as near as I can tell he’s not done! Tik is definitely still open to evolving and wearing more hats. That’s because at his core, Tik Maynard has an insatiable curiosity about life and is a consummate learner. In this episode, we talk about ~ Tik’s philosophy when it comes to pivoting at Life’s crossroads ~ The most important qualities of a good horse trainer ~ w...
2022-05-2742 minA Leg Up: The Magic of Horsecraft and Life!Kim Walnes and Gideon Goodheart on the core of self-trustTo any horse-crazy girl from the 80’s, Kim Walnes is already an icon. Many of us know her as ‘Mother Goose’, famous for her unusual partnership with her horse, ‘The Gray Goose’ and their accomplishments in the world of International Three-Day Eventing. Kim’s unlikely background and her intuitive approach with an ungainly, fearful horse .. .and the odds they overcame together to succeed in the male-dominated world of Olympic level Three-Day Eventing, all with her two young kids in tow … is the stuff of legends! That someone like Kim EXISTED - with her propensity...
2022-05-2052 minA Leg Up: The Magic of Horsecraft and Life!Lesley Grant-Law; Bulletproof Bitch of Eventing … or just like you and me?Get ready to meet and love my friend Lesley Grant-Law. You will resonate with Lesley if you have ever looked at someone else's life and wondered how the hell they did it??? Lesley will tell you! Lesley's superpower is her honesty and ability to be gritty and real. She just LOOKS like a fairy tale princess, and we often assume that anyone who lives a life with horses is living a fairy tale. That is partly true. There IS a dreamlike quality to ANY life we create around horses when we strive to do it to the h...
2022-05-1336 minA Leg Up: The Magic of Horsecraft and Life!Elements of Connection with Carmen TheobaldToday’s show is all about the elements of connection. In my experience as a coach, many riders struggle to access the elusive ‘feel’, instincts and timing needed to work the magic they witness in others and have always dreamed about having for themselves. It turns out, the same ingredients needed to establish these things, are also the foundation of resilience. I know, because I once had the ‘magic’ with horses and lost it, through my response to trauma. Two workshops on the science of sentient communication and nervous system regulation were key to unlocking this lost gift, and to discove...
2022-05-061h 11A Leg Up: The Magic of Horsecraft and Life!The MissionWelcome to the first episode of my first podcast – my ‘Mission Episode’; where you will find out what led to my theories about the magic of ‘feel’ being learnable and to discovering my superpower. Turns out, I can find joy in a shitstorm! I talk about how my life’s trajectory was blown onto a new course by the blow of a young horse’s hoof … and how a little Mustang named Cimarron outed me for having lost the ‘magic’ I was seemingly born with. In the end, you will see that we are all the same, that anything is possible and that...
2022-05-0649 minA Leg Up: The Magic of Horsecraft and Life!Welcome to A Leg Up!Do you look at others and wonder how they do the magical things they do, with their horses? With their lives? They must be Magicians, right! Do You wonder, Will it ever be possible for YOU? Welcome! I’m Paige Wilde and this is my podcast, A Leg Up; the MAGIC of Horsecraft and Life; This is a podcast aimed at helping YOU access the Magic needed to find joy in the shitstorms of your life, AND, to connect like one of the Wizards in the World of Horsecraft. I don’t care whether you ride...
2022-04-2902 min