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Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 162: A Horse Is Not A ProductIn a world where horses are too often bought, sold, and used like commodities, this podcast is a powerful reminder of the truth: a horse is not a product. We dive into real conversations about the value of the horse as a sentient being, a partner, and a teacher. This podcast challenges the norm and speaks to the heart of true connection—where the horse is honoured for who they are, not what they can do. --------- JOIN OUR FREE NEWSLETTER FOR HORSE LOVERS & HORSE BUSINESS OWNERS // equineconnection.ca/newsletter CHECK OU...2025-07-2511 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 160: Horses Speak One Language Around the WorldDiscover the universal language of the horse. One that transcends borders, breeds, and backgrounds. In this podcast, we dive into the true language of the horse: silent, honest, and deeply instinctual. Learn how to listen, connect, and communicate in a way that builds unshakable trust and understanding. No words needed. Whether you're a horse lover, equine professional, or just curious about the deeper wisdom of these incredible animals, this is your space to tune in, slow down, and hear what horses have been saying all along. --------- JOIN OUR FREE NEWSLETTER F...2025-05-3013 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 159: It was one heck of a Coco Loco trip!!!Buckle up for a chaotic, hilarious, and downright unbelievable road trip tale from St. Louis to Las Cruces! In this episode, we spill the tea (and maybe a few border secrets) on a journey that includes an unexpected stop at the Canadian Consulate, a run-in with the police, surprise appearances from race cars, and the discovery of a drink so delicious it deserves its own spotlight. It’s part travel diary, part action movie, part foodie review—and 100% real. Grab your favorite beverage and get ready to ride shotgun on this unforgettable adventure! --------- JOI...2025-05-2424 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 158: Can you really make money after you're certified with the Equine Connection?You LOVE horses. You want a career that’s fulfilling AND profitable… but is it actually possible? YES! And we’re going LIVE to show you how! Join us as we answer the BIG question: Can you make money when you’re certified in Equine-Assisted Learning? We’ll cover - How you can work with horses (without riding!) - What Equine-Assisted Learning is & why it’s in demand - Real ways people are earning income in this field - Why this is more than a “feel-good” job – it’s a real busine...2025-04-1137 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 157: Real Voices, Real Impact – What Our Clients Say About the Certification Training With Equine ConnectionIn this episode, we’re bringing our written testimonials to life! Hear the powerful words of our graduates as they share their experiences with the Equine-Assisted Learning Certification Course PLUS Business Training—straight from their own testimonials. From personal breakthroughs to newfound confidence in running their own businesses, our certified facilitators have experienced life-changing transformations. We’ll dive into their biggest takeaways, unexpected surprises, and why this training stands out from anything else out there. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to go through this certification, let these real stories inspire you! 2025-03-2822 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 156: The Power of Forever Training with the Equine Connection Certification With Business TrainingToday, we have a special episode featuring some of our incredible facilitators from Abbotsford who recently returned for even more training. These passionate individuals are dedicated to growing their skills, expanding their knowledge, and making a bigger impact in their communities. You'll hear their stories, insights, and the powerful moments they experienced while learning with us once again. So, grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and get ready to be inspired by the heart, dedication, and courage of these amazing facilitators. Let's dive in! ------ JOIN OUR FR...2025-03-2105 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 155: The right time doesn't exist to start and horse assisted businessThere’s no such thing as the 'perfect time' to start your equine-assisted business — the key is to start now! In this episode, we dive into why waiting for ideal conditions can hold you back and how taking action today can set you on the path to success. Tune in for expert insights, practical strategies, and the motivation you need to begin your horse-assisted journey with confidence! 2025-03-1414 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 154: Let’s Talk About Fear & Risk!Fear of risk—it's something we all face. But what if we flipped the script? What’s the worst that could happen… and is it really as bad as we think? Today, we’re breaking down the fear of taking risks, why our minds exaggerate the danger, and how stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to your biggest breakthroughs. So, are you letting fear hold you back? Let’s dive in and find out! 2025-03-0713 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 153: Think You Have to be a Horse Trainer? NO WAY!...Think you have to be a horse trainer to run this business? No way! There are many ways to get started on the right path working with horses to build the experience that you need to be a top-notch Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator! Join us to find out the steps you can take to be a facilitator WITHOUT being a horse trainer!2025-02-2814 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 152: Hay, Vets, Farrier... Oh My!Horses are the kind of hobby that can cost you a fortune, but is there a way to change that? Today we will share three ways you can turn your hay burner into a moneymaker all while living your dream! Join us! 2025-02-0714 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 151: Leah's Transformational Journey with Equine ConnectionA Transformational Journey with Equine Connection Leah Dick’s journey with Equine Connection began in 2015, marking a pivotal point in her professional and personal life. At the time, she was already running small wellness and balance sessions with her horses but sought a way to expand her business in a meaningful way—one that prioritized the well-being of both humans and horses. What drew Leah to Equine Connection was its professionalism, comprehensive programming, and authentic approach. The organization’s ability to answer her questions with confidence and provide well-researched methods resonated deeply. With a ready-made busine...2025-01-3120 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 150: What do we do when we mess up? We laugh!🎙️ Welcome back to the Equine Connection podcast! Today’s episode is all about embracing our humanity—because in this industry (and life in general), we’re all bound to mess up. Whether it’s stumbling over your words or accidentally saying something that comes out hilariously wrong, it’s going to happen. The key? Laugh along with everyone else and keep moving forward. Those moments of imperfection not only keep things real but also make you relatable and approachable. After all, we’re all just humans navigating life one step—and one laugh—at a time! 2025-01-2412 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 149: Join us in Las Cruces, NM!We are so excited to be heading to Las Cruces, New Mexico at the end of February so we wanted to take this opportunity to interview our host, Mike Garcia aka Mr. Las Cruces, to talk a little bit more about what he has taken from the program and how he has implemented it into his Equine Assisted Learning programs as well as his new role as the General Manager of Vado Speedway Park. 2025-01-1118 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 148: Yes, horses do grieve.I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THE GRIEVING OF A HORSE THAT WAS NEIGHING AND NEIGHING!! IT LITERALLY BROKE MY HEART! IT WAS EARTH SHATTERING! 💔 😭 💔What a gift on this earth to be blessed with these amazing creatures and then what a gift it is to be blessed to be with them on the next journey, the crossing over of body to soul. I would NOT trade anything for all the pain that comes with loss over never being a part of this beautiful thing called LOVE! 2025-01-1016 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 147: What the heck is the difference between Equine Therapy and Equine Assisted Learning?!What the heck is the difference between Equine Therapy and Equine Assisted Learning?! 🤯🤯 Both have a horse… 🐴 Both have people… 👫 Yet they’re somehow so different!2025-01-0341 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 146: How do I know if I have the right horse for Equine Assisted Learning?If I get a horse first, then do your course, will my horse be right for this kind of work? We LOVE this question, because it is so, so important to know that you are working with, or partnering with a horse that you can trust! We were having a wonderful conversation with our friend, Krystal, about this the other day and totally agree that this is something that should be covered! Just like she had said, “I know a great relationship with the horse is key, but I know its more than th...2024-12-2720 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 145: Equine Connection: Our StoryWe've done it all the hard way, so you don't have to. Listen to our story.... 2024-12-2020 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 144: We are starting our 17th Year... lets talk about it...Hi there, HorsePreneurs and dream-chasers! 🌟 Today’s episode is extra special as we’re celebrating a HUGE milestone—17 incredible years in business! 🥳 From humble beginnings to helping passionate individuals like YOU turn dreams into reality, it’s been an unforgettable journey of growth, grit, and galloping toward purpose. 🐴✨ We’ll be sharing stories from the early days, lessons we’ve learned along the way, and what it truly means to follow your passion in the equine world. Plus, stick around for some exciting surprises—we’re pulling out a little retro magic in honor of this milestone! So s...2024-12-1425 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 143: 🎄 A Retro Christmas Tale 🎄This year, we’re heading back in time, To where our journey began, so prime. Helping HorsePreneurs find their way, Turning passion to purpose, every day. As we celebrate seventeen years, We’re spreading joy and festive cheers! With something retro, bold, and new, A once-in-a-lifetime gift for you. The chance to join, to learn, to grow, The program that started it all, you’ll know. Equine dreams with business flair, A special offer, beyond compare. 🎁 Join us Today, don’t delay, Join us LIVE for...2024-12-0621 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 142: How to Maintain Equine Welfare on a Small Acreage w/ Jane Hemingway-MohrWhen it comes to small horse acreages, there’s more stress on feed, more pressure on fencing, more routine maintenance. But with proper management and “know-how”, small acreages can be healthy and productive, and meet your horse’s needs mentally and physically. Join us to chat being responsible for the horse's welfare on small acreages! 2024-11-2244 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 141: The AUSTRALIA Exclusive!Imagine turning your passion for horses into a rewarding career where you feel confident, connected, and fully supported while helping others. Sounds great, right? But how do you start? What should you do first? We get it. Without support, the journey can feel overwhelming. You have valid concerns about income, finding clients, and setting up a business. Here at Equine Connection, we understand the challenges you may face—uncertainty about income, fear of investment, or feeling misunderstood in a unique field. But what if there was something that could help bridge the gap be...2024-11-0914 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 140: You Have Questions!But not to worry! The gals from Equine Connection are here to answer your burning business questions! Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, this is your chance to get expert advice, tips, and insights. Let's tackle your challenges together and help you move forward with confidence! 2024-10-2527 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 139: Making the Wrong Thing Hard and the Right Thing Easy w/ Warwick SchillerUnderstanding “making the wrong thing hard and the right thing easy”, is often hard for us as people, as it is all about allowing the horse to have control. In a sense, as people, we’re control freaks. We want to control the horse, but really in order to get along with horses really well, the first thing we've got to do and it's hard a lot of the time is to give up that need to control the situation. Listen in! 2024-10-1149 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 138: Dr. Karen Gellman talks Posture! Wasting time and money switching saddles, farriers, trainers, and more? Facing unpredictable, explosive behaviors that leave you feeling unsafe? Do you ever wonder if you've overlooked something crucial? Postural Rehabilitation could transform the way you view your horse! Today, we have a special guest to explain why your horse's posture is so important! Dr. Karen Gellman is a holistic veterinarian and expert in the biomechanics of posture and locomotion in animals. Since 2005, she has been teaching veterinarians, chiropractors, rehabilitators, farriers, dentists and manual therapists about the critical importance of neutral posture for equine performance and wellness.. ...2024-09-2053 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 137: Answering Your Horse Business QuestionsYou ask and we answer! If you didn't know, we have started a new community to help Horsepreneurs to get their businesses going in the Equine Assisted Field. Check it out on FB! Equine Assisted Business Hotline - Success Group for HorsePreneurs! 2024-09-0628 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 136: How did Kari get her first horse?Get to know a little more about the gals from Equine Connection! We will be sharing a few shorter podcasts over the next little bit to introduce ourselves to you and let you know how we got to where we are today! 2024-08-2404 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 135: “Learning is experience. Everything else is just information.” – Albert Einstein After just completing our most recent In-Person Training outside Abbotsford, BC, we couldn’t agree more with that statement! We had some people return for more training, some people freshly certified and some AMAZING horses to work with and help us create A-Ha moments for facilitators and clients alike! Here is one thing about being a facilitator: you can never stop learning. You can never stop growing. And neither can your certification. Join us to discover the many A-Ha moments we had and what Equine Connection does to always stay ahead of the curve! 2024-07-2627 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 134: “Learning is experience. Everything else is just information.” – Albert Einstein After just completing our most recent In-Person Training outside Abbotsford, BC, we couldn’t agree more with that statement! We had some people return for more training, some people freshly certified and some AMAZING horses to work with and help us create A-Ha moments for facilitators and clients alike! Here is one thing about being a facilitator: you can never stop learning. You can never stop growing. And neither can your certification. Join us to discover the many A-Ha moments we had and what Equine Connection does to always stay ahead of the curve! 2024-07-1227 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 133: Equine Connection & Equine Guelph - NEW BOOK Ever wondered about their ability to snooze while standing or their lack of a gall bladder? Equine Connection and Equine Guelph have joined forces for an engaging online venture titled "Who Knew? Fun Facts & Why It Matters." We're thrilled to chat with Equine Guelph's Director, Gayle Ecker, delving into the book, horse welfare, and the genuine importance of understanding our horses better! Join us to uncover how you can snag your very own complimentary copy of the book! 2024-07-0545 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 132: THIS is why we do what we do! Listen to this story! Every course that we run always fills us with purpose and joy, but every once in awhile, a very special connection happens that just overfills our cup. Last week we had one of those courses. The fellas came in for their first program. Apprehensive, defensive and definitely not finding much humour in our jokes or entertainment value. They were skeptical and apprehensive to the extreme! But, we always know, it is the time with the horses that will allow them to gain what they need. And boy, did the horses ever do their job! 2024-06-2834 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 131: The Horse Hotline As you probably already know we’re all about empowering HorsePreneurs to cultivate thriving equine-assisted businesses! It’s been a passion of ours for decades. Over the years, we’ve shared many ways to help HorsePreneurs around the world through our social media platforms, our email newsletter, our online courses, and of course, our Certification Course. And with that, we’ve recognized the challenges many face in navigating the path to success. So… We’re planning on launching a brand NEW membership, at an INSANELY affordable price, to help you on an ongoing basis, month after month. This community will guide and em...2024-06-2140 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 130: The Sage Mustang We are so excited to chat with fellow facilitator Sandi Graham! Sandi grew up on a ranch in southern Alberta, where horses became an integral part of her life. As a wife and mother of two young adults, she balances her family life with her passion for teaching. Sandi considers herself a lifelong learner, understanding that knowledge is essential for wisdom. The idea of helping people through interactions with horses had always intrigued her, though it remained in the background for some time. When she discovered the equine assisted learning program, Sandi knew she had found her...2024-06-1425 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 129: Our Beautiful Alice from Australia!We had the chance to sit down and chat with Alice to learn a little bit more about Jane's right hand gal! Alice’s expertise lies in Corporate Human Resources with a focus on Learning & Development and Leadership. She completed the Equine Connection Facilitator course in June 2017, enabling her to combine her past business experience with her lifelong passion for horses. Shortly after, Alice joined the Leading Edge team as the Director of Business Development. In 2018 she undertook further training to fulfill the role of Assistant Instructor with the Equine Connection Sydney campus. Working across al...2024-06-0731 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 128: Jason Skoog! Horse Jack of All Trades! Learning to turn the love of horses into different entities of being with horses and learning from them. Certified in Equine Assisted Learning, farrier, and horsemanship training, and riding lessons. How all of this encompasses the entire business at Foundational Skills Development. Everyone told us you can’t make a living working with horses so had a journey internally to start understanding that it is possible to earn a living with the passion of working with horses. Join in for this fabulous interview with Jay! 2024-05-3131 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 127: Jane and Kari Head to Cali to see the wild horses!I'll never cease to marvel at the amazing business we've built! The fact that our enterprise involves such valuable creatures and allows us to constantly invest in our own growth is truly remarkable! I absolutely adore how every step we take with horses is not just a passion but also a business expense, eligible for write-offs. Jane and I made a beautiful decision to go to, Return to Freedom Wild Horse Sanctuary in California!! To be present to experience these precious creatures in their world, to watch, to observe (just like we do facilitating), and to...2024-05-2428 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 126: Working with horses and Operational Stress Injury/Post Traumatic Stress Support InitiativesWe are so thrilled to partner with OSI-CAN, to bring our programs with horses to inspire hope and contribute to the continuous well-being and recovery process of Veterans, Community First Responders and Public Safety Personnel. OSI-CAN is an Operational Stress Injury/Post Traumatic Stress Support Initiative, and this is just one of the events they help to bring to the community. Tune in to find out more about the organization and how you can be a part of healing through horses! 2024-05-1028 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 125: What is the role of the diaphragm? In us & in horses? Connection is an element sorely missing in our world of disconnect. But through connecting with our horses that can help us to better connect with ourselves & also with humans. Equine Connection’s philosophy is not just about business in the equine field, but also about ensuring a true connection with our horses & protecting their total welfare at all costs. Today’s podcast is about deepening that connection with our special guest speaker, Elisse Miki. As a human & equine therapist, Elisse brings a wide variety of modalities into her practice. She began her career as an Exercise Physiologist, havi...2024-04-2039 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode: 124 Why is CONNECTION so important? Part of being human has always been that we can’t do this life alone. This is a parallel to horses, too! How do we, through equine-assisted learning, learn to reconnect in such a disconnected world? Connection is survival in the human world and the horse world! All the way back to early humans, we still had a tribe, a group that had our backs or even helped us to survive. Although the world has changed a lot since then, the need for connection with other humans has not changed. Learn through the teachings of the horse how th...2024-04-0544 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 123: Krystyna Faroe - She persistedWe are so excited to talk to Krystyna Faroe today! Not only is she one of our amazing facilitators, she is also an extraordinary human who has overcome many trials and tribulations and come out of it all with a positive attitude and a smile that could light up any room. Her story is not short or without hardships, as most stories of triumph. Krystyna's parents were Polish refugees in a country that didn't readily welcome them, leading to significant struggles during her upbringing. Her mother's health was fragile, while her father worked night sh...2024-03-221h 10

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 122: We know nothing... Find out why we know nothing… 😜 That is always the first step in any learning journey. Admitting that we know nothing. We may know A LOT, but in the grand scheme of things, there is so much more we can learn! Being open to learning more, retraining our brain, or even adapting our habits is how we can ultimately be the best we can be. 2024-03-1536 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 121: Laurie Brander - NeverStop Learning!The lovely Laurie Brander joins us today to talk all about our recent trip to Arizona, her wonderful horses and how the training truly never ends! Laurie's love and compassion for critters and love of animals is life-long. Laurie started Epona Experience in 2008, several years into her relationship with her "heart horse," Summer. Through her relationship with Summer, Laurie became fascinated with how Summer demanded an authentic relationship before she would cooperate. As a result, Laurie was forced to change her interactions and relationship with Summer. Based on this experience, when she first heard of Equine Assisted Lear...2024-03-0827 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 120: Our Australian Instructor Jane Hemingway-Mohr!Jane is an expert in authentic leadership development, combining her lifelong passion for, understanding of and extensive training in everything horses with her long history of corporate leadership experience both in Australia and internationally. Over the past several years, Jane has immersed herself in the world of equine assisted learning and all that she can learn from horses about herself and others. Applying this in her leadership training brings a whole new depth and dimension to professional development. After establishing her own performance horse facility in Sydney, Jane soon realised that there was much more to being...2024-02-2327 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 119: Personal development - What is it? Why is it necessary❓Is personal development something I can do on my own? Is it a course? Is it just self care? What doesn’t it actually mean? Personal development is simply, working on you. In one capacity or another. The Equine Connection team is doing just that this week, plus, we are also paying it forward with a self development gift for you! GET YOUR FREE GIFT! Go to https://equineconnection.teachable.com/.../find-your.../ click on "Enrol in Course" clic...2024-02-1627 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 118: Keri Drennan Speaks On Moving Forward To Your Dreams! This 51-year-old mother of two is the definition of perseverance! Not only has she raised to beautiful boys as a single mom who are now are now 26 and 24, she has also been a stylist since she was 18-years-old. She became an entrepreneur and ran her own salon in the home for over 20 years while raising her boys and overcoming one life obstacle after another. Keri has had a deep love for horses since she was a wee girl, but it wasn’t until she was 38 when she brought home her first horse. Learning and caring for her hor...2024-01-1236 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 117: The Amazing Leah DyckThrough this certification, we don't just look at one approach of working with horses. We make sure we are taking in all aspects of their welfare, emotionally, physically and even spiritually. Our Facilitator, Leah Dyck, started us on this energetic journey and has been a constant source of information to better ourselves and to help our horses ever since. Tune into this podcast to discover how Leah got to where she is in her journey with horses and how we can implement different ways to tune in and help our horses even more! 2024-01-0527 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 116: What does it take to start a business with horses? What does it take to start a business with horses? How can the Equine Connection Certification even help? Well, that’s what this podcast will show you! You have questions, and we have answers! This certification can help you move forward to your dream career with horses! Where there is a will, there is a way - plus the phenomenal business pack and training does help a lot! Join us to discover how you can still move forward with your dream career with horses and get certified with Equine Connection! 2023-12-1545 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 115: Guest Speaker: Jannine Jackson - Leading TogetherWhen you mix a CEO, horse trainer, nonproft fundraising specialist, and an equine assisted learning coach. You get a Leadership Whisperer and a passionate team who really want to make leadership fun, fulfilling and life changing. Jannine Jackson, from Leading Together is our guest speaker today. She was certified through the Equine Connection and she loves the learning and what horses teach us, but even more so, the incredible transformations that she has seen in people that she has worked with since being certified. Jannine also started a podcast around leadership and loves that working with horses is the qui...2023-12-0928 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 114: OFFER ALERT with Guest Speaker Courtney Maum - Author of The Year Of The Horses Courtney is the author of five books, including the groundbreaking publishing guide that Vanity Fair named one of the ten best books for writers, BEFORE AND AFTER THE BOOK DEAL and the memoir THE YEAR OF THE HORSES, chosen by The Today Show as the best read for mental health awareness. Courtney's mission is to help people hold on to the joy of art-making in a culture obsessed with turning artists into brands. The Year of the Horses At nearly forty years of age, writer Courtney Maum has tried just about everything to cure her chronic insomnia and the...2023-12-0851 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 113: How does this course work?How can I take this Horse Business Certification? Online? In-person? How do I get all my training? We get lots of questions about the different courses we offer and which one will work the best for you! Both the theory and practical sections of the course are so important to getting a full understanding of how Equine Assisted Learning works. Join us for this lunch 'n learn to discover what this course can do for you, your life, your future and the future of all of those around you! 2023-12-0144 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 112: Guest Speaker: Emily Aho - Side by Side People and PoniesSince 2015, Emily Aho and her Newfoundland Ponies, Certified through Equine Connection, have been making a difference in the lives of people, the community, and for this critically endangered pony breed. Emily has seen so many changes in working with her ponies and her clients, she just can’t wait to share the life changing experiences she observed and have facilitated along with the ponies. Join us to hear the uplifting stories of how these little endanger ponies are making a difference in the world! https://www.sidebysidepeopleandponies.com/ 2023-11-2428 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 111: Don’t Pull Your Horse! Do you find yourself pulling them around? How are you applying pressure to get them to move? Are your horses moving from the front? Or from the back? One of the things we are most proud of in this Equine Assisted Learning Certification with Equine Connection, is how we honour the horse. And as we learn more about how to do that, we pass that learning on to all of our Life Changers out there! These are some questions you should be asking yourself while working with your horses. Are we even speaking their l...2023-11-1733 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 110: Stories From Arizona with Laurie BranderThe lovely Laurie joins us as she was our host for our most recent trip out to Arizona. And man oh man was it a trip! Certifying new individuals in Equine Assisted Learning, but even more, continuing the learning with Laurie! Laurie is a sponge who re-attends her free training every couple of years. And this year blew her mind! Join us as we discuss what happened with her horses and how the new three energies we are working with made a profound impact on her certification and on her horses! 2023-11-0927 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 109: A Solution To Create And Maintain Feet!Does your horse struggle with hoof problems or lameness issues?... Our guest speaker, Ross Smith is a 40 year farrier who just wants to help as many horses as he can, and on that journey to help these horses, came up with a revolutionary tool to help! Ross invented the COBIT, so that he could do a better job of helping horses. He never intended to sell the COBIT as it was for his own use. Horses are his life and Ross has been happy being able to help horses, but he could see...2023-11-0457 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 108: Meet Jennifer!Jenny grew up in Kingston, Ontario loving horses for as long as she can remember. Her grandmother used to drive her around and knock on people's doors to see if she could pet their horses!! Horses were always a safe space for Jenny mentally. They never judged, always listened and made me a more confident young woman. Fast forward 20 years and she was now married, moved back to Kingston from Ottawa and found herself feeling completely lost and her world crumbling around her. Over a 10 year period she had gained 100 lbs and was chronically in pain, depressed an...2023-10-2127 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 107: Deworming!Some of us love it, some of us hate it! Deworming time can be a bit of a challenge, but join us to hear some tips and tricks on how to make it a little easier! 2023-10-1310 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 106: Twisted Roots! Lets chat with another family business!We had the pleasure of meeting the Twisted Roots family while at the heart of the horse and we were so inspired by their story - not to mention taken with their beautiful products - that we just had to share! 2023-09-2214 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 105: All for the horses!The day you stop learning is the day you take the old dirt nap! At Equine Connection, we believe that it is essential that we continually learn about what is best for our horses to make sure that we are doing the best by them. This is the most important piece that came out of our yearly conference is our learning from Chris Irwin. We can always do better for our horses. 2023-09-1609 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 104: Guest Genevieve Nicholas talks making her biz happen!Well, other than being horse mad and a little bit out there, wherever that is, Gen is a seasoned entrepreneur who has a passion for horses and being outdoors. Originally from Victoria, Australia, Gen now lives in the state of Texas, on the other side of the Pacific Pond, having made the move with her husband and two children back in 2012. A previous franchise owner of the most successful cafe chain in Australasia, with five branches across Sydney, backed with a strong career in corporate accounting and extensive leadership experience with a global corporate company, Gen is...2023-09-0836 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode: 103 Find Your Herd!We had our yearly conference for our facilitators and man ALIVE! What a great time! There is something amazing about getting together with your herd! 2023-09-0109 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 102: You know nothing. Accept it. Find out why we know nothing… 😜 That is always the first step in any learning journey. Admitting that we know nothing. We may know A LOT, but in the grand scheme of things, there is so much more we can learn! Being open to learning more, retraining our brain, or even adapting our habits is how we can ultimately be the best we can be. Join us, for a podcast like no other. PLUS a surprise that we will be releasing soon for all of you who want to work with horses & change lives! 2023-07-2836 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 101: NO Arena! No Problem! Is one of the things holding you back from doing what you love the fact that you don’t have an indoor arena? Has the thought crossed your mind that you’ll start looking at horse certifications, but first you must build your very own arena? But then you think back and time has passed so quickly and you don’t seem to see any arena in your future in sight? Believe it or not, you can have your dream career working with horses, arena or not. So let’s talk. Outside Arena VS...2023-07-2127 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 100: PART 2: What does it all MEAN!? Last week we couldn’t get to all of your questions about horses! So we are doing it again! Deciphering our horse's body language is essential to truly understand them! Are you missing essential cues to understand your horses better? Learn some new ways that you can understand your horses better and in turn, deepen your connection with them. After all, don’t we all just want to be “herd"? 2023-07-0726 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 99: What do your horses want you to know? What does it all MEAN!? Deciphering our horses' body language is essential to truly understand them! Are you missing essential cues to understand your horses better? Join us for this weeks lunch n’ learn on Wednesday, June 14th at noon to learn some new ways that you can understand your horses better and in turn, deepen your connection with them. After all, don’t we all just want to be “herd"? 2023-06-3046 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 98: How do you fill your bucket? We were thinking the other day, how blessed we are to be able to do what we do. It fills our bucket everyday. So we thought we should share all those good feels with all of our #lifechangers! Join us to get a whole lot of feels and to talk a little bit about how we fill our buckets! 2023-06-0940 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 97: We have the FACTS!A fun announcement about a new collaboration with Equine Guelph! 2023-06-0220 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 96: Storytime! ❣️ In-person training. Can people truly have huge breakthroughs, even while training to become a facilitator? You bet they can! And HOLY JUMPIN’ TUNA FISH! They do!!! Join us to hear how the in-person training can not only set you on the right path for your career but also in life! We laugh, we cry, we build skills and that’s why our herd of facilitators is truly a family! So don’t miss this weeks lunch-and-learn! Join us to hear how even getting trained to help change lives through horses, can actually change lives! #IAMALIFECHANGER 2023-05-1931 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 95: GUEST SPEAKER - Schelli Whitehouse Schelli Whitehouse is on a mission to help equine inspired transformation for professional and personal development businesses. Her combined experience as a professional actor, equine assisted coach, and business design consultant have given her an artistic approach and fluid connection to our human emotions and potential. Her Best Seller, “The Business of Coaching with Horses ~ How to Reach More Clients, Feed Your Horses, and Change the World!” is a blueprint for fellow practitioners to design a profitable and sustainable equine-assisted business. She has just released a new book, 7-Systems of Prosperity - A Practical Guide to for Developing Professional Presence, Great...2023-05-051h 10

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 94: So. Many. Questions! We get it. You are on the fence about starting your own business working with horses to help people. There are so many questions that you have that maybe you aren’t sure how to answer. What supplies do you need for your horse business? Do I need an arena? How many horses do I need to have? What kind of horses? How much money do I need to start? How much will it cost to run my horse business? Where are you going to do your business? How do I know if this is feasible in my area? What do...2023-04-2143 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 93: How Do We Learn? Have you ever been told a story and when it was over felt like you retained nothing? Or maybe you read a chapter of a book to realize that you have no idea what you just read? Why? Because we all learn and retain information in different ways. Some of us need to hear, others see, some touch and so on. Why is it important to take your learning style into account when starting up a new course, or business or any venture? Because it makes a big difference in how we take in and retain information. Grab...2023-03-2429 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 92: You are your business! GUEST SPEAKER & GIVEAWAY! How do YOU shine through in your business? Check out Jessie's FREEBIE HERE! https://coach.jessievo.com/boostnow Join us to meet Jessie VO, a Personal Brand Creator & Confidence Coach, helping business owners unleash their power & inner badass! And she is on a mission to help freelancers and professionals stand out from the competition, gain more visibility, and attract amazing clients. She’s basically a fairy godmother, but instead of turning a pumpkin into a carriage, she turns your personality into a brand. Jesse grew up in social housing, felt ugly most of her life and yet she pav...2023-03-171h 03

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 91: Equine Assisted Learning VS Equine TherapyFor anyone who has been with us for a while, you have heard us talk about this before. But it is such an important topic. There is a difference between learning and therapy, and that difference is a licenced professional. 2023-03-1040 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 90: 🐴 Have a passion for horses and helping people? ❤️ Always wondered how you could work with horses to help people? This all sounds like a dream come true! But maybe your aren’t sure what course is for you? Join us to find out the different options to get certified and which one will fit your lifestyle and learning style best! There is a little something for everyone! PLUS a little preview of what the online theory portion looks like! Don’t worry, online learning can be fun and exciting and if you are in for the In-person style training, well we have some of that too! Join us to get...2023-02-1055 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 89: SO. MANY. QUESTIONS! So. Many. Questions! We get it. You are on the fence about starting your own business working with horses to help people. There are so many questions that you have that maybe you aren’t sure how to answer. What supplies do you need for your horse business? Do I need an arena? How many horses do I need to have? What kind of horses? How much money do I need to start? How much will it cost to run my horse business? Where are you going to do your business? How do I know if this is feasible in my...2023-02-0343 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 88: The goal, the dream, the reality.Creating a goal is about making it real for you. It may not be easy (in fact, it probably won't), and it may not happen the next day, but when you are aware of your goals you can make them happy by keeping them with you as you move forward! 2023-01-2818 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 87: Am I dumb? Do I know anything?There is something liberating about feeling, not so bright if you will. When we realize that we know nothing, even though we know a lot, it opens us up to be able to be humble and spend every day learning a little bit more. 2023-01-2014 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 86: What is making you procrastinate? Sometimes it is easier to just do it later. But when later becomes never, then we have a problem! What makes us procrastinate? Unanswered questions? Unclear expectations? Fear if it will work out? Not understanding what it will take to make it real? People procrastinate getting started - Thinking they need everything before they begin when all they need is a certification to help them know what to do. If we get stuck in the land of procrastination, then we get no further than where we were yesterday. Join us to talk about how we can move forward into our...2023-01-1337 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 85: Starting the 2023 off RIGHT! 🎉 With a gift! 🎁 What is your “why” for wanting a horse business? “Why” doesn't mean making a profit or gaining exposure. Instead, it's a purpose, belief or cause that is the life force of your business. But how do you know what the life force behind your business actually is? Go to https://equineconnection.teachable.com/p/5-day-business-with-horses-challenge?fbclid=IwAR28xjeFU9RJhsg67Okh_G8sUvPbLpdWB6lFdUUdzmyYjqlHOBILVrI0VBc to collect today's prize! Use the coupon code YOURWHY 2023-01-0635 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 84: 🎄 It’s Christmas Time! Let’s have some fun! 🎁☃️ We thought that we would play a little game for our live today! Some horse trivia and some laughs! Join us! Let’s learn some new things about horses and probably have a giggle or two while we do it! See you there! Join our newsletter here! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2SYCJ3Y 2022-12-2348 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 122: The Equine Connection StoryWhy are we different? How did Equine Connection get to where they are today? It truly is a story of guts and loss, passion and perseverance. Kari trained in 2008 at a company that is no longer in existence when there was a six-person partnership, including the program designer and the certification school (Kari still works with the designer to this day). Kari was the only instructor in the world certifying in the BuildingBlock™ course for one year, as the original organization had dissolved their business. Equine Connection had a hard go to start out. Three year...2022-12-1619 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 82: Merry Christmas ❄️It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!🎄 To quote the great Dr. Suess book, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas; “Maybe Christmas (he thought) doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more.” Join us for some of Christmas cheer! Let’s chat about the things we are so thankful for and remind ourselves what this season is truly all about! PLUS! Join us with a cup of hot cocoa and some Christmas Cheer! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our #lifechangers around the globe! 2022-12-1033 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 81: What is it like to BE an EAL facilitator?Whether it be part-time, full-time, or transitioning to the goal of working with horses as a purposeful career, becoming a facilitator is a passion and a purpose! What does it look like to be a facilitator, to run programs, to feel the changes within your clients, and to work with your horses as partners? Join us to discover what it’s like to live the life of an EAL Facilitator! 2022-12-0238 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 80: What is EAL?What the heck is Equine Assisted Learning❓ How does it work? Are all forms of EAL the same? What is the horses’ role? What does a facilitator do? What is the difference between this and therapy? How can a horse help people to move forward with their lives? How does it even work?! Equine Assisted Learning is a broad field. There are loads of certifications, forms, and incorporations of the horse. Join us to discover the answers to all the questions y...2022-11-2540 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 79: BOOTCAMPBoot camp welfare! Are you and your clients understanding the horse's culture and language to provide safe exercises and programs? Let's get back to the welfare of the horse and who they are because that is what keeps your horse safe! Join us for bootcamp! 2022-11-1845 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 78: GUEST SPEAKER! The amazing Leah Dyck!Knowledge helps us to understand not only our horses but ourselves too! You’ve heard of it before. Chakras, energy, fascia, vibration… but what does it all mean? How do all of these pieces work together, and how does this impact our horses? We can't blame you if you've never given your fascia a second (or first) thought. But fascia is what makes us who we are. Connective tissue is simply everything that binds and connects. But how does that connect with science, chakras, vibrations and horses? They are all connected! 2022-11-1158 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 77: Allecia Maine is The Animal Heeler We are so excited to have a fabulous guest speaker! For over 28 years she has been translating the truth of the animals for thousands of her clients by providing precise, accurate and lifesaving information to thousands of humans about their animal’s health, behaviour, soul partnership, natural leadership, nutrition, and crossing over issues. She is a Master Animal Communicator, Holistic Dog Trainer, Medical Intuitive, Distance Body Alignment and Energy Medicine Healer, Natural Horsewoman and Soul Relationship Coach, as well as an Author/Workshop Presenter/PhD researcher. Her work is based in the Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi Gong and the...2022-11-051h 11

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 76: Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will. What stops you from taking the leaps you need to take for your life? 💭 We spend so much time thinking about what could be, but as with any dream, it needs action to move forward to achieve that dream. Now is your moment. If today were your last day, would you have done what you wanted to do for yourself? Join us to chat more about how you can move into your dreams TODAY! 2022-10-2843 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 75: The Horse’s Brain Never Stop Learning! 🧠 We always believe that the day you stop learning is the day you die! Well, this past week at our 2022 Equine Connection Facilitators Conference we were very much alive as we learned a TON! And of course, we want to pass on that knowledge to our beautiful group of life-changers! We learned so much more about the horses brain and why it is so important that we truly understand how a horse thinks - and they really don’t think like us! Join us to discover more about the horses brain, and how we can understand our horses...2022-10-2146 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 74: Q& A Time! It's Q & A Time!!!!❣️⭐😀 If you have questions about the Equine Assisted Learning Certification, this is your chance to chat LIVE with the ladies from Equine Connection! Sit down with us on this live and type in any question you may have about Equine Assisted Learning, the course, the business pack or just horses in general! We want them all! We'd love to have you join us to learn how you can work with YOUR horses to change lives! Join us to find out more about this life-changing career! 2022-10-1448 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 73: There are no problems! Only solutions❣️ What’s the saying about common sense? That it isn’t so common? Problem-solving skills and the problem-solving process are a critical part of daily life! But it is also one that we can always continue to improve on. And horses are some of the best teachers for learning how to problem solve! So let’s chat about how we can think outside the box… with a horse So how do we learn to solve problems? Is there only one solution to a problem? Is there a formula? It the problem actually the problem? So let’s chat about how we can thi...2022-10-0729 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 72: The Horses Brain! Never Stop Learning! 🧠 We always believe that the day you stop learning is the day you die! Well, this past week at our 2022 Equine Connection Facilitators Conference we were very much alive as we learned a TON! And of course, we want to pass on that knowledge to our beautiful group of life changers! We learned so much more about the horses brain and why it is so important that we truly understand how a horse thinks - and they really don’t think like us! Join us to discover more about the horses brain, and how we can understand our hor...2022-09-2946 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 71: What stops you from taking the leaps you need to take for your life? 💭We spend so much time thinking about what could be, but as with any dream, it needs action to move forward to achieve that dream. Now is your moment. If today were your last day, would you have done what you wanted to do for you? Join us to chat more about how you can move into your dreams, TODAY! 2022-09-2143 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 70: Are you a liability? 🤔 You’re a liability to your business if you don’t understand both the horse language and welfare, as well as how to successfully run your business. In fact, you are a liability to the equine industry. It sounds like a harsh standpoint, but it is up to all of us as horse people to ensure that we are doing the best by them and taking their welfare, communication and overall nature into account in everything we do. Equine Connection is going to be rolling out a new course. Not a certification, but to get to know the culture and langu...2022-09-0746 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 69: Buddy’s TikTok Backlash!So we love TikTok. Yep, we do. But there are times it can be a little bit difficult and when people turn on you, WOW! They do it fast! After sharing Buddy, our horse's story, we discovered how you can end up on the bad side of TikTok and quick! 2022-08-1112 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 68: A picture says 1000 words...It's funny how much you can see from a simple picture... if you really look. Today we talk about Equine Assisted Learning and ensuring the welfare of the horse is taken care of. It is not just about humans! There are so many pictures out there that are used for marketing that show happy, smiley people, but the horses... don't look quite as happy. 2022-08-0519 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 67: You asked for it! An In-Person Certification Course! The World Needs YOU and especially your community! Take a trip and invest in you to bring this most purposeful career to your place and work with your horses in a completely different way! The best holiday ever is learning and working with horses! Are you ready to break ground with a game-changing equine-assisted learning certification? Imagine having lifetime support for your entrepreneurial journey, PLUS understand how your horses communicate to have the most impact as a facilitator AND deepen/amplify their physical and emotional well-being! This in-person training will take place from Monday to Friday, August 29-Sept 2, 2022...2022-07-2834 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 66: The Family HerdThe last few years have been tough on everyone. But families have really gone through the wringer! We have spent many years where families are busy, there is always a lot going on, to all of a sudden, NOTHING. We had to learn how to be together again... all. the. time. It's been tough. So we created a program just for families. 2022-07-0717 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 65: What can we learn from horses?Learn from a horse? What?! It's true, we can learn a ton from horses. All the essential life skills that we sometimes take for granted, or don't even think of. Join us to find out what we can learn from these amazing teachers and how we can rephrase the question... Because honestly, the question should be, "What CAN'T a horse teach us!" 2022-06-3038 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 64: WHY HORSES?Why do we work with these incredible creatures? Is it just like working for a cat or a dog? Why are they the teachers? Do they have magical powers? Today we chat about why these creatures are such amazing teachers... and yea - we think they might be magical too. 2022-06-2329 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 63: Almost 98%❗of conflicts stem from miscommunication!We have all heard that Communication is Key! But why? Why does EVERYTHING seem to come down to communication? Developing your communication skills can help all aspects of your life, from your professional life to social gatherings and everything in between. The ability to communicate information accurately, clearly, and as intended, is a vital life skill and should not be overlooked. And on top of all that, it is essential to understand what WE NEED out of communication. Join us to learn more about the importance of communication and w...2022-06-1643 min

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!Episode 62: Pressure and Release? Is there a release?Most horse people know the concept of pressure and release for horses, but how does that apply to life skills for human? Well, lots stop and think for a moment about all the pressures we are under every day… financial pressure, social pressure, pressure to be a good parent, a good student, or a good partner? To get everything we need to get done in a day while still finding time to sleep - all within a 24-hour period! It’s exhausting! So what’s the release? To a horse, the release of pressure is the “Than...2022-06-0939 min