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 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.

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 with her equine partners than riding and ribbons. Keen to share this special insight with a broader range of people, she qualified as an Equine Assisted Learning facilitator with Equine Connection Inc – The Academy of Equine Assisted Learning, and established Leading Edge Life Skills. With the success of her own business, Jane was invited by Equine Connection to become the only certified instructor in the southern hemisphere for Equine Connection and underwent intensive training at their headquarters in Canada. Together Jane and her team – both human and horse – have hosted personal and professional development programs and workshops for literally hundreds of individuals.
Previously, Jane worked in corporate marketing and public relations in Australia, Europe, the United States and Asia Pacific. Jane was a marketing communications manager for SAP Software at their head office in Waldorf, Germany. She was responsible for the Asia Pacific region and helped launch SAP in China over 20 years ago. After returning to Australia, Jane has had various marketing and public relations roles in both corporate companies and consultancies, including Minter Ellison Lawyers, Growing Daily Public Relations and Kardan Consulting and has worked with clients from various industries including banking and finance, engineering, consumer and retail as well as not-for-profit organisations.
Jane believes that horses are the ultimate life coaches, as they provide honest, immediate and unbiased responses to individual and group energy, intention, actions and body language. She says, “Quite simply, horses help people become better humans.”
Jane is a riding coach and competitive show jumping rider. She is married, has four children, three dogs, three cats and too many horses!

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!
 
 
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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 horses allowed her to realize that horses were actually teaching her and helping her move forward with strength and certainty. Which lead her to her next purpose in life in starting her new business ‘Partners for Success’ and helping people break through what holds them back to be the best version of themselves you can be. 
Keri attributes her new found strength to every one of her horses teachings and showing her how to
become more powerful and to navigate by way of a single mom, two separations and to continue with confidence and strength. 
Through her experiences with horses and what they gave to her to become a strong and self-empowered person, she found her purpose and that is to share this gift of horses teaching to help people move forward and be empowered. Her passion is working with women who may have had to face some of the very same challenges she had to overcome on her trip.
She was certified through the Equine Connection - The Academy of Equine Assisted Learning in 2017 and has been blazing her path in Ontario ever since by empowering others through these objectively driven and life-changing courses with results every time.
Join us to hear about Keri's journey, her persistence in moving forward, her relationship with fear and take away how you too can step into your dreams! 
 
 
https://www.partnersforsuccess.ca/

Episode 117: The Amazing Leah Dyck

Through 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! 

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! 

Episode 115: Guest Speaker: Jannine Jackson - Leading Together

When 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 quickest way she has seen to get an understanding of emotional intelligence.
Jannine’s professional background in leading and managing nonprofits is enviable. She is a senior professional fundraiser with over 20 years of experience. One of an elite few Australians to win an International Fundraising Award for Excellence, she was the first Australian to win that award.  In addition, she has won numerous national awards for Fundraising Excellence and was also awarded the Young Fundraiser of the Year. Her accolades are plenty but what she is most proud of is changing lives and making a difference in the lives of thousands of Australians.
She has raised over $100 million dollars for nonprofit organisations enabling them to put incredible programs into action.  She has worked for both small boutique charities and large international organisations.  Always making a significant improvement to their bottom line and sustainability.
Jannine really understands what it takes to create growth for people and organisations. She focused on sustainable growth, building financial capacity and resilience. She works on a philosophy of always leaving it better than you found it.Tune in to find out why Jannine loves the learning, what horses teach us and the incredible transformations she has seen in people that she has worked with and how you can connect with her to be a part of growing in leadership!
 
https://www.leadingtogether.net.au/
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leadershipwhisperer

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 depression that comes with it. As a last ditch effort to save herself—and her crumbling marriage—Courtney schedules a riding lesson even though she hasn't been near a horse in over thirty years. Heartfelt and uplifting, in addition to being a Best Memoir pick from Amazon, Vanity Fair, Good Morning America and elsewhere, "The Year of the Horses" was chosen by The Today Show as a top read for Mental Health Awareness month. Learn more about her memoir and other writings at CourtneyMaum.com
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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!

Episode 112: Guest Speaker: Emily Aho - Side by Side People and Ponies

Since 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/

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 language?
Join us to learn more about how you can change the way you work with your horse so you are speaking their language and they are UNDERSTANDING yours!

Episode 110: Stories From Arizona with Laurie Brander

The 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!