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!

Episode 139: Making the Wrong Thing Hard and the Right Thing Easy w/ Warwick Schiller

Understanding “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!

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..
All horse owners can easily understand how to recognize and fix postural imbalance, which is often the root cause of mystery lameness, behavioral issues and poor performance. When Postural Rehabilitation restores your horse’s neutral posture, they will be calmer, more cooperative, and ready to share your dreams - the very best they can be!
 

Episode 137: Answering Your Horse Business Questions

You 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!

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! 

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!

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!

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!

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!

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 empower you to confidently build successful businesses for their equine-assisted modalities, guiding you from uncertainty and confusion to clarity, fostering client connections, achieving personal growth, and making a living doing what you love!
This new membership is closed for registration, but you can still get on the waitlist for the main roll out! Go to http://stan.store/equineconnection to sign up!

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 calling. The concept of horses teaching humans resonated deeply with her, solidifying her belief in the powerful partnership between the two species.Tune in to hear about her horses and the magic she sees happen eery day!

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 all our programs, Alice is passionate about ensuring our clients achieve genuine and sustainable growth opportunities through our experiential learning-based curriculum. She brings a wealth of experience in skill development having supported clients through the design and facilitation of programs to build skills such as Leadership, Management, Communication Negotiation and Team Building.
Prior to joining the team, Alice was Vice President, Human Resources at the Macquarie Group in New York and Sydney. Through her career she has held a number of HR Business Partner and HR Specialist roles for leading Investment Banks including UBS and Barclays. She started her career in Australia, before spending over 10 years based in the US, UK and Middle East.
Alice is an accredited NCAS riding Coach and when not in the office she enjoys riding and spending time with the horses.

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!

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 CONNECT!! Tune in to hear more about this amazing experience! 

Episode 126: Working with horses and Operational Stress Injury/Post Traumatic Stress Support Initiatives

We 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! 

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, having completed her Bachelors in Kinesiology, then went on to obtain her Registered Massage Therapy Licence. She has since gone on to complete Diplomas in Equine Therapy, Equine Craniosacral, & currently in the process of completing both her Human & Equine Osteopathy Diplomas concurrently. We can’t think of anyone better to discuss the horse human connection with.
Join us to dive even deeper into the connection we can have with our horses & with ourselves.

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 they can help you connect to yourself, and in turn, connect better with others. We are here but such a short time on this earth, and we must take it into our own hands to survive with the best medicine on earth, the horse!
Join us  to discuss what it truly means to be connected. And why, in life, family and even business - connection is vital.

Episode 123: Krystyna Faroe - She persisted

We 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 shifts to provide for the family.
Krystyna's family history was marked by hardship, with her mother surviving the horrors of a gulag salt mine, where siblings perished due to starvation. Her father, a veteran of the Battle of Monte Casino in Italy, was part of a storied unit that raised the first flag on the hill during the conflict. Their troop's story, including the adoption of Wojtek, a bear enlisted as a private, garnered attention and was immortalized in films. Wojtek, beloved by all, spent his final days at Edinburgh Zoo.
The experiences of her parents and grandparents deeply influenced Krystyna's DNA, akin to salmon instinctively knowing their spawning grounds. Raised in an environment shadowed by parental PTSD and financial strain, she faced constant discouragement and belittlement of her aspirations.
Despite the odds, Krystyna persisted, embarking on a journey that led her to immigrate to Canada, leaving behind her family and friends. Her path was marked by challenges, including the loss of four horses and personal injuries, yet she remained resilient, replacing her losses and pursuing her passion for Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) despite limited resources.
While her husband initially opposed her horse purchases, she pressed forward with determination, using her own funds to pursue her dreams. The move to a new area, despite the distance from her sons and family, provided opportunities to offer support and expertise to those lacking access to urban amenities.
Throughout her life, Krystyna confronted fear and adversity head-on, forging ahead with unwavering determination and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of others.
Krystyna has written children's books and articles for informational websites. Her articles have been printed on sites in the United Kingdom and the United States. Her New Adult Science Fiction/Fantasy series of "Elanclose", "Aqueous Passage" and "Travertine" introduce her parviscient protagonist characters, and Kisin the antagonist who not unlike the Kisin god displays anger and ruthlessness.www.harmonyfarmequineimity.com FB: Krystyna Faroe Elanclose        Harmony Farm Equineimity Instagram: Harmony Farm Equineimity Elanclose Goodreads: Krystyna Faroe Amazon: Krystyna Faroe Barnes & Noble: Krystyna Faroe Draft2Digital: Krystyna Faroe Smashwords: Krystyna Faroe HubPages: Krystyna Faroe www.krystynafaroe.ca https://www.hostingauthors.com/books/Elanclose

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.

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 Learning, Laurie was hooked.  
This skills development program with horses is a natural progression of Laurie's fascination with the dynamic relationship between horses and humans. Laurie has been certified since 2008. However, immediately upon discovery of these groundbreaking programs offered by Equine Connection, Laurie traveled to Strathmore, AB, Canada to attend The Academy of Equine Assisted Learning's Course. Laurie became certified to facilitate the BuildingBlock™ Curriculum in 2016. Laurie is excited to be able to be the first to bring this research proven program with irrefutable results to the Southwestern United States.   
Laurie believes that as sensitive prey animals with extraordinary senses, horses can feel what you bring to the table, regardless of any façade you are presenting. At the same time, being with horses is simply a wonderful experience for most people. In a magical way, horses can teach one to be a better human - a better parent, a better leader, a better teammate.
Laurie has spent decades working in the legal profession and business world. When she is not working with clients and the teachers, she works freelance as a writer, paralegal, and trial technology specialist.