The Magic of Horsecraft

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**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. -...

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...

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...

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 HORSECRAFT Join me as I engage in a dynamic di...

Today, 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 pos...

ZEN 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...

Navigating Free Time: Breathwork, Horses, and Authenticity Join 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...

LOVE 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. The...

Journey 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 writin...

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...

When 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 s...

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...

Let 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 bec...

Join 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 mu...

I 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 Differently Interspecies consciousness and human evolution Ask 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 hea...

Exploring True Resilience and Self-Mastery with Chris Irwin Keywords Resilience, Self-Mastery, Chris Irwin, Horsecraft consciousness movement, trauma recovery, healing, horses, balance, trust, letting go Summary An 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.  - Discu...

Rolfing for Horses and Humans - Maximize YOUR Horse-Human Potential Description * 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...

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 equ...

Time to switch it up! I n 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...

Join 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...

 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...

Welcome 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 i...