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Picture it: the happy dog greeting visitors with a smile and a wag, the cuddly cat curled up in the sun for a nap, horse galloping around his pasture with wild abandon. Animals embrace life in a ‘present’ sort of way different from we creatures known as man. With no worry of the past, no concern for tomorrow, our pets have much to teach us about living…AND letting go.

In this episode, we’ll talk with animal lover, writer and former actress Barbara Abercrombie, whose book ‘Cherished – 21 Writers on the Animals They Have Loved and Lost’ takes us on a journey of connection, appreciation and self-discovery.

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You get the dreaded ‘C’-word diagnosis from the doctor, have your moment of reckoning and fight the ‘physical’ battle with surgery, drugs or both.  But how do you heal your heart, your soul and get yourself back on the road to successfully following your dreams?  And how can horses and other animals possibly help you in this healing journey?

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Character…it’s what makes someone or something unique, interesting or attractive. While we don’t typically think about horses when considering character, their rich personalities and chess-game culture have much to teach us about our selves and the world.

In this episode, we’ll talk with a person who’s done just that…Best Selling author with over 35 million books in print – Tami Hoag, who’s also an avid competitor on the prestigious winter dressage circuit.

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Where do you find that SPARK of INSPIRATION to overcome roadblocks, follow your passions and bring YOUR creative masterpiece to the world? Why look to your horse, …of course!

In this episode, we’ll talk with a person who’s done just that…country music recording artist, songwriter and proud Texas cowgirl, Templeton Thompson, who’s songs are featured in the movie ‘Dr. Doolittle 3’ and on million-selling CD’s by country greats Reba McEntire, Jo Dee Messina and Little Texas!

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In this episode, Cynthia and Leah talk with Spanish mustang advocates Stephanie Lockhart with Oscar, one of four horses to play the starring role in Hidalgo.

Like Frank T. Hopkins and his equine partner Hidalgo in Disney’s epic adventure of the same name, sometimes . . . despite doubts or distance or despair – you’ve simply gotta accept the challenge before you, point your nose in the right direction and as Nike aptly says…’Just Do It!’

In this episode of Equesse Radio, Cynthia and Leah talk with Spanish mustang advocate Stephanie Lockhart, Founder of the Center for America’s First Horse – home of Oscar, one of four horses to play the starring role in the beloved movie Hidalgo.

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Living On Purpose with  Wild Horse ‘Cloud’  Filmmaker, Author and Advocate  Ginger Kathrens

What does consciousness mean to you? For many it means having developed a depth of understanding of self and the world around them. In it’s simplest form, it means being present in the moment and aware of what you’re doing AND what you want to achieve.

In this episode of Equesse Radio, Cynthia and Leah explore what being conscious means to Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, author and wild horse advocate Ginger Kathrens, whose chronicles of ‘Cloud’ the stallion raise awareness of the need for preservation of wild horses everywhere.

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Whether it’s your recipe for the best ever carrot cake, authoring a great book, skill helping others or making it to the Olympics, we each have noteworthy talents that add value to the lives of others. But many of us lack the confidence to get that recipe or book published, reach for that promotion or simply crow about our uniqueness to the world.

In this episode, Cynthia and Leah speak with world-class para-dressage rider, business leader and disabled equestrians advocate, Hope Hand. Join us as she shares stories from her life as a wheelchair user to a competitive athlete to hometown hero.

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Have you ever had something so cherished in your life, you’d go to the ends of the Earth to protect it? In this episode of Equesse Radio, Cynthia and Leah talk with Dr. Kristen Neff and husband Rupert Issacson who did just that for their autistic son Rowan – known from their hit book and documentary film as ‘The Horse Boy’.

Join us and share in their AMAZING story which sent them on a journey from America, all the way to the upper Steps of Mongolia…where they encountered Shamen, a nomadic horse culture and healing through the way of the horse.

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Have you ever had a moment in your life that seemed to stop you in your tracks and make you realize “Ah-ha! This is what I’m supposed to be doing!” On this episode of Equesse Radio, Cynthia and Leah discuss how this happened to their guest, Emmy award winning newscaster, Robbie Timmons.

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