Susan Jamieson explores the good things that can happen because of the love of horses. In part, the program is a recollection of times gone by when the horse played a much more prominent role in our lives. In part, it is a look forward, to see how horses can still make a positive contribution to the lives of young and old.
Latest episodes
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25 min
The Magical Places Horses Can Take Us! A Chat with SuzAnne Miller of Dunrovin Guest Ranch and Virtual Communit…
A love of horses can lead us down some very enchanted roads. We chat with SuzAnne Miller of Dunrovin Guest Ranch and Virtual Community about the way a love of horses leads to magic…
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25 min
California Bound On Horseback: The Story of Mesannie Wilkins
We welcome Elisabeth Letts who has written “The Ride of Her Life,” the inspirational story of the transcontinental journey of Mesannie Wilkins from Maine to California on horseback…
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25 min
A Conversation With Author Mary Midkiff
A visit with Mary Midkiff, author of "She Flies Without Wings: How Horses Touch A Woman’s Soul" who sees in the relationship awe, caution, excitement and fear all at the same time.…
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25 min
The Road Less Travelled: Meet Young Equestrian Entrepreneur Kaelyn Kennedy
We welcome Kaelyn Kennedy and discuss what it means to be an entrepreneur. Kaelyn started her enterprise in the equestrian clothing industry when she was 17 years old. Kaelyn is a…
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25 min
Pioneer Women Jockeys: The “Right To Ride” Exhibit At The Kentucky Derby Museum
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the appearance as a jockey at the Kentucky Derby of a woman jockey pioneer, Diane Crump, the Kentucky Derby Museum is hosting an interesting…
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25 min
Reckless: The Amazing Horse Who Became a Legend with the U.S. Marines
We welcome Tom Clavin, author of the book entitled "Reckless" to learn about the amazing horse of the same name who passed into legend with the U.S. Marines during the Korean War.…
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20 min
On Things That Take Your Breath Away: DreamWorks Movie “Spirit Untamed” in Partnership with Jazz Apples
We visit with Amy Paolini of Jazz Apples. DreamWorks has partnered with Jazz Apples to promote healthy eating by means of DreamWorks Animation’s newly released movie “Spirit Untame…
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24 min
Coldcroft Shires On A Fundraising Journey
We welcome Jamie Alcock of Gloucestershire, England. Jamie will travel 600 miles by horse pulled carriage to raise funds to give to charities. Jamie's brother was tragically involv…
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25 min
Brooke USA: Helping 100 Million Equines Helping 600 Million of the World's Poor
We welcome Emily Dulin, CEO of Brooke USA, an organization dedicated to improving the welfare of horses, donkeys and mules and the people who depend upon them. We speak with Emily…
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25 min
Natural Horsemanship Goes to School: The Montana Center for Horsemanship
We welcome Janet Rose, Director of Development and Communications at the Montana Center for Horsemanship to discuss the exciting four-year Bachelor of Science Program in Natural Ho…
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25 min
Second Chances: A Horse Tale Rescue
We welcome Mike Grenier, Executive Director of the not-for-profit organization A Horse Tale Rescue, located outside of Montreal. A Horse Tale Rescue respects each horse’s story and…
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25 min
Dr Barbara Baker: Natural Horsemanship at the Pittsburgh Zoo
We visit with Dr Baker, President and CEO, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium & ICC. Dr Baker was instrumental in bringing the principles of natural horsemanship to the care of the anim…
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25 min
Flying Changes
We visit with Marie-Lynn Hammond, a horse woman and folk singer who masterfully weaves her love of horses with her love of music. We speak of the power and magic of equine in her s…
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25 min
The Mongol Derby
We visit with Tom Morgan, Founder of The Equestrianists organization. The Equestrianists organize the Mongol Derby, a 1,000 KM equestrian race/adventure along the medieval mail rou…
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25 min
Beginnings
We reflect on the idea of beginnings and visit with the young man, Jeffrey Beausoleil, who has recently begun horseback riding. We explore how it was for him to begin riding as a y…
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25 min
A Visit with Monty Roberts: The Man Who Listens to Horses
Our guest is Monty Roberts, one of the men whose insights and gifts in engaging and connecting with horses inspired the character Tom Brooker, played by Robert Redford, in the movi…
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25 min
Reflections on Winston Churchill’s Great Love of Horses and Other Animals
If we look a little beyond the usual depictions of Winston Churchill, we find that horses, and other animals, are present in his life in very profound ways. We reflect upon Churchi…
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25 min
Heroes and Helpers
We visit with Amy Dicken of the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals of the Poor (PDSA) of London, England. We examine the examples of some of the hero animals who have received th…
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25 min
Writing Bravely On The Difficult: A Visit with Lauren Mauldin, Senior Editor of The Plaid Horse Magazine
We visit with Lauren Mauldin, Senior Editor of The Plaid Horse Magazine who writes bravely, honestly and movingly on mental health subjects that have touched her personally. Lauren…
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25 min
The Return of a Horse Show Family Style
We explore the idea of family in business and a family-centred horse show with Mo Duhon of St Louis. Mo tells us of the great benefits, along with some of the challenges, of a fami…