tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276609422024-03-14T02:15:22.011-07:00www.hoofbeats.caEntertaining Equestrian Education --- hoofbeats shows are any age, all access and all equine interest. Enjoy!Kim Logue-like-voguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05017251731767474845noreply@blogger.comBlogger312125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660942.post-41604944862023686352020-07-22T09:35:00.003-07:002020-07-22T09:38:14.630-07:00Final Farewell Episode<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="30" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="https://archive.org/embed/final-farewell-28min-mixdown" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="500"></iframe><br />
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This episode includes a few interviews by BBRM students at Canada's Equine University, The University of Guelph - with coaches and trainers, as well as financial experts... especially in regards to coping with the COVID pandemic.<br />
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I just love this picture of two foals having a lie down in their pasture - can you spot them? I am hoping for a bit more down time myself!<br />
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The show also has a small Lyle Lovett fictional tribute at the end, because I can't believe I am hanging up my hoofbeats RADIO "spurs" without an interview with this esteemed horseman under my belt. Its possible there will be a few more podcast episodes produced...<br />
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This episode features more orginal fiction, including a lovely song snippet sung around a campfire. Of course the tune is about death, as the character AJ is preparing to discuss the nearly 50,000 working horses across the country, that ran out of food and money about a month ago. They face sector classification and program eligibility challenges that she wonders if her local MPP is working on. <br /><br /> There is a small segment with a local memoir consultant, who is interested in working with horse people who want to document parts of their life story. For Real!<br /><br /> The feature interview was conducted by Amanda St. Onge, BBRM student, with Peter Ayranto, the University of Guelph's farrier. He talked about procedures and precautions he's been taking during the pandemic and what he would like to see more of. We talked about the positive impact of the pandemic in barns or otherwise, and we talked about whether the university should offer some sort of farrier course. <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="30" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="https://archive.org/embed/compost-pile-mixdown" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="500"></iframe>Kim Logue-like-voguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05017251731767474845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660942.post-37705275981397909462020-07-07T18:54:00.004-07:002020-07-07T18:54:57.243-07:00Juneteenth 2020 fictional Part 1<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="140" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="https://archive.org/embed/juneteenth-2020-show-mixdown" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="500"></iframe>Kim Logue-like-voguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05017251731767474845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660942.post-23806202061895674362020-06-23T11:58:00.000-07:002020-06-25T08:12:13.948-07:00Help Save Canada's HorsesIn today's episode we share some thoughts from Equine Guelph on how to save your riding school business, and the webinar from Equestrian Canada to #SaveCanadasHorses<br />
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Pony Daze fiction, and a chat with Kristy House Equestrian Canada<br />> needs a log sheet for the Suzi Vinnick tune at the endKim Logue-like-voguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05017251731767474845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660942.post-86630530705190193392020-06-01T11:00:00.000-07:002020-06-01T16:05:22.475-07:00A Pandemic Journal from hoofbeats radio<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For our herd, even without access to the usual live to air studio, previously recorded audio, and the other resources at the University of Guelph’s radio station, the small but mighty hoofbeats team is proud to have continued to contribute to the required, new, local, spoken word content for University of Guelph Campus and Community CFRU Radio airwaves. Fresh local content is mandated by the CRTC, and maintains the licence to broadcast. We’ve recorded on zoom, apps on the phone, and recorded voice memos. We’ve learned how to do all sorts of audio editing at home and we look forward to improving our techniques further. Its all taken longer than it normally would, and you might have noticed the difference in the audio quality, but we know you understand. We know your workload has changed so much as well, with so many other concerns and losses and stresses to deal with.<br /><br /><div>
We did want to let you know that recently we aired a segment with the Welfare and Education Centre at the Donkey Sanctuary (as pictured). If you have the time, you could give a listen. And, we shared an interview with Carol Fleming, daughter of an Appaloosa breeder and amazing horseman who grew up training wild mustangs in Wyoming, before moving to Canada and managing a cattle ranch.<br /><br />Coming soon, we thought it would be fun to help you listen to when Secretariat won the Derby. And, we have a lovely musical mounted adventure to share from American musician Julia Douglas, that features the beautiful soundscape of a herd of Icelandic horses in motion, called “Slow Down Julia”. We’ve also decided to rebroadcast a few favourite interviews of the past. You will want to hear our conversation with Dr. Katrina Merkies, Associate Professor at the University of Guelph, the first time she guested. And, as you are trying to move forward in our new landscape and possibly trying to re-establish or re-invent an equine business, the interview on youth engagement, where a 12yr old is in candid conversation with a 17 yr old, about what they think would entice their non-equine friends to join the herd, might be of interest to you. You can always find out the latest at <a href="http://hoofbeats.ca/">hoofbeats.ca</a><br /></div>
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Other impending changes will see Kim Logue, the founder of hoofbeats radio, pivot from producer and on-air host of the radio shows, to a columnist/contributor and voice of a fictional character. “I’m super excited to see other participants to the show take on more leadership and visibility, with recorded interviews and segments, as well as hosting and voicing transitions. And, I’m looking forward to getting creative, and with delving into the sound design. With music to evoke feeling and soundscapes that create atmosphere."<br /><br />Meanwhile the weekly hour on the radio will continue to provide an all interest, all access, all age equestrian show - for closet enthusiast to full fledged professional. And please remember, we want to learn about your equine actives, breeds, sports and situations right now. We want to hear your perspectives and report on things as you see and experience them. And to learn from your experience as well. So, please drop a line to kim@hoofbeats.ca</div>
Kim Logue-like-voguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05017251731767474845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660942.post-78757248479745822562020-06-01T08:01:00.001-07:002020-06-01T08:01:35.355-07:00Horse Chats - First Interview with Hoofbeats Radio, Canada!<div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">
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In today's episode we bring you an interview from University of Guelph BBRM student reporter, Amanda St. Onge, and her long time family friend Carol Fleming. You will hear how Carol grew up training wild mustangs in Wyoming, before moving to Canada. Her father was an Appaloosa breeder and an incredible horseman. You will hear about the cattle ranch and how Carol manages it, with horses.<br />
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We also share some of the latest news from Provincial Sport office and the Equestrian Canada Announcement in regards to the "Return to Business Operations Framework"<br />
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And we announce a repeat winner of Horse of the Week - <br />
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Kim Logue-like-voguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05017251731767474845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660942.post-15752369219485713152020-04-26T05:46:00.004-07:002020-04-26T06:19:19.573-07:00Hoofbeats radio May news (an update for The Rider)Recent interviews on the radio show include connections we made at the University of Guelph’s Equine Career Night, including a chat with Barry Finn of the Rider! If you missed the broadcast on 93.3fm in the Guelph area, remember that you can listen to it anytime at <a href="http://hoofbeats.ca/">hoofbeats.ca</a>. We post each a description of each episode, along with a photo each week. Some of the files are also podcasted, so you are also able to subscribe to the monthly highlights in iTunes and Spotify.<br /><br />We were delighted, recently, to host a round table discussion with some of the members of Guelph Pony Club, who also ride at HorseWorks in Rockwood. Some of our future shows will include their adorable Horse of the Week segments! We recently congratulated Lyle Lovett’s horse Smart & Shiney for being hoofbeats horse of the week, with more related music and conversation, which was another fun segment we hope you enjoy.<div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
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We would also like to highlight our discussion with Dr. Gordon Chang of Omega Alpha, which is certainly worth a listen. We are pleased to mention that future shows will include some product giveaways! We can’t wait to share the details of the prizes and ways to win.<br /><br /><br /><br />With the radio station on campus now closed due to the pandemic, we have had to shift our processes to create the shows remotely. So, our broadcasts have been less focused on the musical components that our programming usually offers, but nonetheless there are at least a few musical gems built in. Other feature interviews are brought to you by a returning co-host, University of Guelph BBRM student, Amanda St Onge, using new technology to record phone calls. We expect Noelle from Mad Barn to be a returning guest with more tips on equine nutrition! <br /><br />We also introduced a new segment called Equine Podcast Playlist, where we gave a great review to horse <a href="http://chats.com/">chats.com</a> — and since then, I was invited as an interview guest with Glenys Cox! The intention is to share that recording on hoofbeats as well. There is so much passion and knowledge in our equine sector, it was great to connect to an expert based in Australia.<br /><br />One topic we touched on is that I started riding at Myrddin Equestrian Centre, with Margaret Godson when I was 12 years old. This week I had to spread the word that after 41 years in business, she is shutting down. It was important to highlight that there is a Molson and Sally Retirement Fund Raiser for two extremely loyal, generous horses who helped several hundred students learn to ride from their first trot to flying changes. Combined they have 44 years of service at Myrddin Equestrian Centre.<br />Myrddin is selling off their equipment to raise funds to give Molson and Sally the retirement they so richly deserve. If you would like to donate to the cause etransfers can be sent to Margaret.myrddin@gmail.com. <br /><br />We have let the public know that with the current economic conditions, and social distancing protocols, selling a horse you can no longer afford to keep, is next to impossible. We have been spreading the message that without revenue coming in, the lesson horses who are the heroes of our industry, will no longer receive basic care. For barns that cannot support their horses, and cannot find a home for them, the spectre of euthanasia and slaughter looms. Hoofbeats has been strongly supporting and adding to all efforts to help save Ontario’s riding schools and their beloved lesson horses. We have also done our very best to share helpful information about caring for your horses during a pandemic.Kim Logue-like-voguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05017251731767474845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660942.post-42684178913537086332020-04-23T07:38:00.004-07:002020-05-07T10:18:19.150-07:00Helping the Schoolies!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Throwback Thursday! Here is a picture of me on a rollercoaster, when I was about 12, and wearing a tee that brings me back memories! I love the athleticism and willingness of the three freestyle gymnastic jumping horses in that logo of yore. Back when I was just getting started with Margaret Godson, and she was just getting started with Myrddin Equestrian Centre.<br />
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Last week I had to spread the word that after 41 years in business, she is shutting down. There is a Molson and Sally Retirement Fund Raiser for two extremely loyal, generous horses who helped several hundred students learn to ride from their first trot to flying changes. Combined they have 44 years of service at Myrddin Equestrian Centre.<br />
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We also air a segment from retired broadcaster Carol Mott, who personally has lost revenue of 75 lessons per week, for a month at time she was guesting on another station. Its a segment that can help those outside the industry understand what it is like behind the doors they were told to close, and the risk that many won't be able to feed those horses.<br />
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Kim Logue-like-voguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05017251731767474845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660942.post-20077865671861240622020-04-15T07:25:00.001-07:002020-04-15T07:25:55.227-07:00Pandemic Perspectives for Horsefolk, April 16 2020In this edition of hoofbeats, we bring you the latest from our National and Provincial sport offices, regarding the state of Emergency. We also have some tips about caring for your horses during a pandemic. so give a listen to this half hour show created remotely, with One-horse-power...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In today's edition of hoofbeats brings you some informal discussions with visitors at the Equine Career Night at the University of Guelph, including a chat with Barry Finn of the Rider!</div>
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In keeping with an ongoing show theme, we also remind all horse people to get their tickets for the upcoming Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt acoustic evening, show that is coming up at Centre in Square in April, as well as one of his tunes.</div>
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Kim Logue-like-voguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05017251731767474845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660942.post-91594233831624679002020-03-05T08:09:00.001-08:002020-03-05T08:16:47.002-08:00More Science to the Stable<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="30" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="https://archive.org/embed/hoofbeatsmarch52020at0900cfru93.3" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="500"></iframe><br />
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In today's show we welcome the founder of Omega Alpha, Gordon Chang. <br />
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We discuss botanical formulas, and the effective supplements that are researched and tested, easy to administer and satisfaction guaranteed.<br />
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There is also a feature we call "Equine Podcast Playlist" that you will want to hear!!Kim Logue-like-voguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05017251731767474845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660942.post-55635057147489279122020-02-27T09:39:00.001-08:002020-02-27T19:13:32.723-08:00Horses and People<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="30" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="https://archive.org/embed/hoofbeatsfebruary272020at0900cfru93.3" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="500"></iframe><br />
In this edition of hoofbeats, we discuss large animal rescue training with <a href="https://www.equineguelph.ca/">Equine Guelph</a>'s Susan Raymond, and the captain of a local fire dept. You'll also hear some comments on the education experienced, from a Sergeant at the Hamilton Mounted Police Unit.<br />
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We remind you about an intriguing event happening tomorrow on Campus, a Tomb of One's Own - and share another draft of a presentation for late March called Fitness, Feminism and Horses.<br />
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There is also some fiction, and of course some music - including from Lyle Lovett, the owner of our Horse of Week <a href="http://tmreining.com/reining-stallions/smart-and-shiney/?fbclid=IwAR1CDzWUxb_xydznnJwtZtqC2LqdYFyb9MfZz7h0jMTuV1VyaWhDkRarlgg">Smart and Shiney</a>.Kim Logue-like-voguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05017251731767474845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660942.post-88220518538609746942020-02-20T16:59:00.003-08:002020-02-23T08:35:32.009-08:00Nervous, or No? Horses Know...<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="30" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="https://archive.org/embed/hoofbeatsfebruary202020at0900cfru93.3" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="500"></iframe> In today's radio broadcast we aired Blue Flowers, from a <a href="http://www.shannonlyonmusic.com/">Shannon Lyon</a> video shot on location @ Centro Equestre La Luz. There are three horses loose in a pen, as our songwriter sits in the centre on a wooden stool. "I am nervous most of my life" he sings. But he doesn't look it, even though at one point he runs towards the camera, and away from the horses, who are chasing each other very close to him. Check it out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51FRpHr9ts8">here</a>.<br />
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We also played <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NawEwer7m_U">this one minute clip,</a> which Shannon mentioned when we asked him about his experience with horses for our Riding With the Stars segment. I love the bird sounds as well the musician's song. Is this dark horse the same breed as the others? A big cuddly gelding, really cute, getting to Shannon's space looking for affection. By the way, the other equines in the music video weren't actually stallions right? Its just that he knew they were male that made him think they were stallions? I think the tune is Pleasing You Pleases Me. And I think its a perfect message for horse lovers to enjoy! We also think you'll enjoy <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFGH_iCviQM">this</a> video, so check it out!<br />
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Our horse of the week, is a lovely Hanoverian mare we have been a fan of for a long time. Bella Luna is for sale, and we hope she stays local. Would you like to meet her? You can find out more about her <a href="https://warmblood-sales.com/horse/bella-lula?fbclid=IwAR21BqFJVgmVK9SYKTjnfJO1RgV-GcL2In1qBF3TvK5CzAboxEHTn_XBszw">here</a>.<br />
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Recently on Hoofbeats radio, we shared new and extra information on the Findings from The “Learning From Employers Action Group," which were initially presented at the 2019 Equine Industry Symposium, by the chair, Kim Logue, in a quick 5 minute summary.<br />
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The Action Group was formed after the 2018 Equine Industry symposium, with the mandate to visit, investigate and learn from, equine operations, businesses and employers, who are trying to do better, for their workers, in an ever-evolving landscape — With a special focus on those who are succeeding -- to hold out their best practices for the rest of the (equine) world to see! <br />
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First off, it can pay to hire a Bookkeeper (and/or to develop the skill set of a trained bookkeeper), in order to run periodic reports, at least quarterly, if not monthly. And understand how to read them. So that you won’t make life altering decisions based on faulty information!<br />
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Having a pro do the books is certain to help any immediate problems like missed payments from customers, or lack of adequate expense records for write offs... But you can also review your salary expense as an appropriate % of total expenses, review revenue generated per hour per employee, and identify other trends to improve your profitability etc <br />
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Next, it works to correctly classify your employees and pay the WSIB. It is important insurance for the business. A disgruntled or injured worker classified incorrectly as “Casual help” or “Independent Contractor” can make a legal claim; Or a random investigation by Revenue Canada or Ministry of Labour could find the operation liable for failing to submit source deductions. Over a few years, the liability of those remittances and/or fines or settlements could seriously jeopardize you business.<br />
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A key point was that made is that to Reduce Worker TurnOver and IMPROVE RETENTION is important in every industry. Turnover is expensive for the all minimum wage retail or hospitality businesses of the world and is important in any industry. The accounting firm we spoke to calculates that it costs them $10,000 to hire a new employee, $10,000 to orient over them 2 months, and then the new staffer is in training for the first year. So, the firm needs to earn new revenue at two times the salary of the employee to cover the salary expense.<br />
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We found more than one example, with the same staff for nearly 5 yrs, who were paid $18-$19 hr! So, it is suggested, to consider starting salaries a smidge above minimum wage. And, to lay out a schedule for pay increases. Maybe a 50 cent increase every 6 months? The $3 more per hour, that a person is earning where they have stuck with the place for 3 years, is not seen as an additional expense coming out of their pocket. It is understood to be a savings. <br />
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Also, it works to welcome being notified of “problems,” or getting suggestions, i.e. to foster communication. Staff who regularly engage with their manager, experience a much greater relationship. Having an environment whereby leaders and workers problem solve together, leads to a much more agile and innovative environment, to deal with roadblocks in the workplace quicker. And, on a continuous basis. Consider the stable with a daily coffee and tea break, that the owners come in and make, around 10am each day before gathering in the heated tack room around with everyone who is present on the farm! How easy it is to have communication and conversation that way!<br />
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We also found that even in a challenged labour market like ours, people leave bosses, not jobs. Give that some thought. Our research shows that non-cash rewards, like a horse to ride, or lessons, can make all the difference. A simple, earnest thank you with specific recognition, can go much further than many bosses realize…<br />
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Be sure to check out the Feb 20th show, posted at hoofbeats.caKim Logue-like-voguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05017251731767474845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660942.post-39742449809404625142020-02-06T18:05:00.001-08:002020-02-07T07:05:52.232-08:00Hello March Break.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In this episode of hoofbeats, we bring you a song intro, specially for horse lovers, recorded with <a href="https://www.northernhearts.ca/">Northern Hearts</a>, as well as a couple of their tunes (Warning explicit lyrics). <br />
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We also had a nice chat with Jenn of <a href="http://fireflystables.com/">Firefly Stables</a> about her March Break camp and lesson program.<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="30" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="https://archive.org/embed/hoofbeatsfebruary62020at0900cfru93.3" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="500"></iframe>Kim Logue-like-voguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05017251731767474845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660942.post-13739615064148387282020-01-31T09:25:00.001-08:002020-02-02T14:04:03.051-08:00A Variety Show of Recent Horse Talks <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="30" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="https://archive.org/embed/bbcnewsjanuary302020at0900cfru93.3" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="500"></iframe> This episode of hoofbeats features some original fiction that mentions the band <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fredtheband/">Fred</a>, as well as one of their tunes. There is also a Riding With The Stars segment that Amanda was able to capture with <a href="https://stevestrongman.com/">Steve Strongman</a>, who surprised us with some horse experience, as well as one of his tunes. There are also some recordings made at the recent hoofbeats open house, and several upcoming event announcements.<br />
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Today we bring you some quick words about an evidence based approach to training and riding; from Lisa Ashton, MBA and Senior Coach in Complete Horsemanship. Are you considering attending the Happy Athlete Conference in the UK in August?<br />
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You will also hear BBRM student Andrea's long awaited segment, inspired by a press release we received from the International Society of Equitation Science, based on findings presented at the 15th annual conference in 2019.<br />
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We also bring you a 50 minute recording made on campus recently, at the Pathobiology Building in the OVC. Next time we will get there in time to put the recorder on the podium, instead of just having it in the front row! The <b><i>content </i></b>of Dr. Kendra Coulter's presentation "Continuity and Change in Animal Protection, Work and Policy" is really worth a listen!<br />
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<br />Kim Logue-like-voguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05017251731767474845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660942.post-5802603940202538072020-01-17T08:03:00.001-08:002020-01-17T08:04:05.989-08:00Myrddin Gymkhana Coverage, and more!<br />
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Look who visited today at CFRU! <br />
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In this episode we are in conversation with High Performance Coach, Margaret Godson of <a href="http://www.myrddin.info/">Myrddin Equestrian Centre</a>. We talk about her lesson program, school horses, recent and upcoming events. You will notice how passionate Margaret about keeping equestrian sports viable in the future. Please check out this gem of a local facility, an amazing resource for anyone wanting to take their riding and horsemanship to the next level.<br />
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We also bring you a Riding With the Stars Segment with Canadian Singer Songwriter (and amazing guitarist), <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwju3_yY_4rnAhXCF80KHe7aAJkQFjAAegQIAhAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.suzievinnick.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw3DzzCC-N2jbbKAOmHG1X3R">Suzie Vinnick</a>, recorded when she played recently in Guelph.<br />
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Kim Logue-like-voguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05017251731767474845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660942.post-28142355169531479212020-01-02T17:00:00.000-08:002020-02-15T08:27:50.466-08:00Feminism, Fitness and Horses!<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="30" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="https://archive.org/embed/hoofbeatsjanuary22020at0900cfru93.3" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="500"></iframe> One of the first hoofbeats radio shows of 2020 featured a "Fit At Mid-Life" co-written by a former guest, Dean of Arts and social media superstar Samantha Brennan, book give-away! As co-hosts Kim Logue and Amanda St. Once discuss Feminism, Fitness and Horses. They also announced plans to do some horse-riding in Ireland, with room for others to join in our tour... so just give a listen at hoofbeats.ca if you'd like to hear more!<br />
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<b>Feminism, Fitness and Horses</b>, by Kim Logue<br />
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As we turn back to our routines after the holidays, I want to celebrate the fact that a feminist quest for improved fitness, health, and wellness, <b><i>especially through horse-related programs</i></b>, greatly empowers, and enhances a person's abilities to overcome adversity or oppression. <br />
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We’ve all probably seen girls and women, <i><b>learn true leadership </b></i>because their approach to fitness/health, includes interaction with 1,000 lb animals. And they earn skills to employ in bullying situations, and in a variety of roles, and group interactions. Horses teach us how to muster inner courage, to address such a large animal, or to do things from an increased height or speed, and, in a variety of settings.<br />
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I also like to notice students practice resiliency and tenacity. Sometimes, equestrianism reminds us life isn’t fair, and hard work falls short of Lady Luck. We may spend time watching other riders succeed, while we deal with the challenges of a young or old or frightened horse; or an equine illness or injury; But prioritizing horse wellbeing, develops empathy. If we do compete, we could need to learn, how to lose. Gracefully. Maybe even to someone with less talent or drive, but much more money. Think of all the men that appear magically on the podium at the high levels, even though there's not usually very many sharing the riding ring in our backyard. But again, the horse can help us to see things from their point of view, and to understand that really, that score doesn’t matter.<br />
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And how a horse can move us, with a beautiful partnership, based on respect and trust! How very powerful language without words is.<br />
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We are continually reminded that our horses truly mirror us, and teach us about ourselves, and they don’t care about what’s on our business cards, or in our schedules and plans. They don’t care how high our grades are, or what our net worth is. They also don’t care about our appearance, and in fact, as long as your weight falls between 15-23% of their body weight, they aren’t bothered by how light or heavy you happen to be. <br />
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Admittedly, I personally do enjoy an extraordinary amount of work and physical labour, by nature. But, I’ve seen others benefit from being involved, with the development of a strong work ethic, and strength of character. Are those aspects of feminism? As well as the leadership, confidence, communication and decision making skills I see developing in the riding students in my program? I think so.<br />
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When hoofbeats hosts an equine event, we often distribute post cards, provided by the National Sport Office, Equestrian Canada, about the benefits of Equestrian Participation:<br />
“Increases self-esteem, confidence and patience.<br />
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Opportunity to have fun and develop life long friendships.<br />
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Physical mentally and emotionally stimulating.”<br />
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More benefits are that horses help us to think about breathing, about controlling our breath and our intention. They get us out of our comfort zone, and teach us the benefits of focusing our minds and staying calm in scary moments.<br />
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Lastly, I've seen that concentrating on their nutrition and filling their water buckets, even when its raining or snowing or icy, can help us with our own health habits. And that's good for feminist fitness too. Never underestimate the power of time spent working in the barn. I have made some of the biggest decisions of my life while cleaning stalls. I have thrown bags of shavings to work off rage at some of the disasters I've faced in life and I have ugly cried my way through major heartbreaks, taking comfort in the warmth and routine of feeding the horses. I've enjoyed a free gym membership as put in 22,000 steps and sculpted my back and shoulders with the chores. <br />
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I feel like I am constantly trying to justify the value of the time, expense and even the environmental impact of horses to others and even to myself. But, for me, it is a sacred, immensely healing time, in a beautiful slice of nature, that helps me stay more fit. Horses are my feminist happy place, and I love how they keep me, in each precious, present moment. Its a lifestyle that teaches you discipline, how to love unconditionally, put something other than yourself first, and to work hard for the things you want and need, while you are also kept humble by such a sensitive animal.<br />
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Kim Logue-like-voguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05017251731767474845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660942.post-33506250250462341242019-12-20T11:04:00.000-08:002019-12-20T08:20:29.506-08:00#Science2stable #EIS2019 Event Coverage: Human Behaviour Change, for Animals<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="30" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="https://archive.org/embed/humanbehaviourchangeforanimalsmixdown" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="500"></iframe><br />
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"By understanding why humans do the things they do, and what drives them to change, <b>we can make the world a better place for animals."</b><br />
Today on hoofbeats, we are bringing you a presentation made by Debbie Busby at the 4th annual Equine Industry Symposium, recorded as voice memo on a volunteer's phone.<br />
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Debbie holds a first class BSc (Hons) in Psychology and an MSc with distinction in Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare and is a graduate member of the British Psychological Society, and is co-author of a book called ‘Equine Behaviour in Mind: Applying Behavioural Science to the Way We Keep, Work and Care for Horses’<br />
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In this 55 min segment, you'll hear the process of human behaviour change and how to introduce it. As well as tools and models for putting principles into practice.<br />
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She reminds us that confrontation is the biggest predictor of FAILURE to change, while an empathetic approach is the biggest predictor of SUCCESS of change.<br />
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<br />Kim Logue-like-voguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05017251731767474845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660942.post-46680881710019301642019-12-19T13:39:00.000-08:002019-12-20T07:29:49.153-08:00Erin Fall Fair Revue<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="30" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="https://archive.org/embed/hoofbeatsdecember192019at0900cfru93.3" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="500"></iframe><br />
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p.s. In part 1 of the Ron Marion interview, we talked all about that breed of horse, The Canadian. If you missed it, listen back in the archive, <a href="https://hoofbeats-radio.blogspot.com/2019/11/the-canadian-horse.html">here,</a> along with some very appropriate and moving music from Marie-Lynn Hammond. </div>
Kim Logue-like-voguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05017251731767474845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660942.post-29972363292621867572019-12-12T09:42:00.001-08:002019-12-12T09:42:07.276-08:00Dreamy Teamwork<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="30" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="https://archive.org/embed/hoofbeatsdecember122019at0900cfru93.3" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="500"></iframe>In this episode of hoofbeats, you will hear an informal conversation with Combined Driver Laurie Inglis Bruder, as well as some casual conversation with a recurring guest, U of G student Amanda - who was game to cohost an improvised program, live to air!! There is also a segment from Horse Day in Erin, where a young volunteer named Gracey interviews a pony club rep named Tiffany, as well as some news items recorded by first time volunteer, BBRM student, Jenni. You will also hear several new tunes from Stephen Fearing. Enjoy!<br />
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Kim Logue-like-voguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05017251731767474845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660942.post-47236494434633650682019-12-01T09:40:00.004-08:002019-12-05T09:03:34.989-08:00Happy Holidays! with news from Terre Bleu Lavendar Farm, and more...<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="30" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="https://archive.org/embed/hoofbeatsdecember52019at0900cfru93.3" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="500"></iframe><br />
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There's horses here! We are very keen to visit at TerreBleu again soon. What an amazing contest they have on right now! Don't forget to enter to win the <a href="https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0xMjk0MjE1NDI2OTU1Mjg1OTMxJmM9cTBhMCZlPTE5MjgmYj0yOTQ4Mzk5ODQmZD1kMnMwYTFk.oEdVmzVDpmt7i6rpPyTdYEVhZ271PuFGT8nfEq8lK6E">Ultimate VIP Lavendar</a> Escape...<br />
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This episode of hoofbeats also features the history of sleigh bells and some wonderful seasonal music.<br />
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Enjoy!Kim Logue-like-voguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05017251731767474845noreply@blogger.com0