In this episode we continue our conversation with Emmy Award Winning Filmmaker, Ginger Kathrens.

Come along behind the scenes with us as Ginger describes her experience filming for Cloud 3, “Cloud, The Stallion King”.  (Cloud 3 will air on Nature in May 2009)  Cloud’s story is beyond remarkable; listen in to hear about this amazing Stallion and his family.

Ginger’s first two films documenting Cloud’s life, “Cloud: Wild Stallion of the Rockies” and “Cloud’s Legacy: The Wild Stallion Returns” air on PBS’s Nature series and represent the only on-going documentation of a wild animal in our hemisphere.

Visit Nature.com The Cloud Blog featuring updates from Ginger in the field.
Please visit The Cloud Foundation

Ginger is the founder and Executive Director of The Cloud Foundation, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to the preservation of wild horses on our public lands with special attention on isolated, historically significant and genetically unique herds like Cloud’s.  She is an informed, impassioned, and entertaining speaker on behalf of wild horses.  We are blessed to have hosted her on Reach Out on In Horse Harmony!

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This is Episode 1 of a 2 part series.

In today’s episode we proudly welcome Emmy award-winning producer, cinematographer, writer, and editor Ginger Kathrens to Reach Out on In Horse Harmony.  Ginger shares the story of Cloud, the wild mustang colt that serendipitously chose her to follow his journey, since he was born in ‘95, through life as he has become a wild mustang stallion with the largest family band in the Pryor Mountians.

It became evident to Ginger over time that the two things wild mustangs value most is their freedom and their families.  Through Cloud’s story Ginger has learned much about the wild mustangs and the challenging life they face.  Listen as she explains why it’s been both a priviledge and a burden to watch Cloud’s story continue to unfold.

Come along behind the scenes with us as Ginger describes her experience filming for Cloud 3, “Cloud, The Stallion King”.  (Cloud 3 will air on Nature in May 2009)

Ginger’s first two films documenting Cloud’s life, “Cloud: Wild Stallion of the Rockies” and “Cloud’s Legacy: The Wild Stallion Returns” air on PBS’s Nature series and represent the only on-going documentation of a wild animal in our hemisphere.

Visit Nature.com The Cloud Blog featuring updates from Ginger in the field.
Please visit The Cloud Foundation

Ginger is the founder and Executive Director of The Cloud Foundation, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to the preservation of wild horses on our public lands with special attention on isolated, historically significant and genetically unique herds like Cloud’s.  She is an informed, impassioned, and entertaining speaker on behalf of wild horses.  We are blessed to have hosted her on Reach Out on In Horse Harmony!

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In today’s episode Anna and I are absolutely tickled to welcome Linda Tellington-Jones to the show.  We were fortunate (and very grateful!) to catch Linda between tour commitments.

Anna and I have both been big fans of Linda’s work for many years.  We have all of her books; we’ve both LOVED “Getting in TTouch ~ Understand and Influence Your Horse’s Personality”.

We begin our conversation here with Linda sharing what originally inspired the years and years of research she embarked on that helped her connect the puzzle pieces between the horses facial features (as well as other facets) and their character/personality traits.  It’s remarkably fascinating.

Linda’s Bio:

The pioneering work of Linda Tellington-Jones has its roots in a philosophy that sees all beings — humans and animals alike — as reflections of a Divine Whole. The Tellington Method was first created 4 decades ago as a system of animal training, healing and communication that allows people to relate to animals in a deeper, more compassionate way — a way that furthers inter-species connection and honors the body, mind and spirit of both animals and their people. The Tellington Method utilizes a variety of techniques of touch, movement and body language to affect behavior, performance, and health, and to increase an animal’s willingness and ability to learn in a painless and anxiety-free environment.

Linda’s highly effective and revolutionary approach to working with animals brought her world wide recognition, and it was out of this success that Tellington TTouch for humans has arisen, emerging as an important addition to the increasingly respected world of alternative healing practices.

The method for horses, first developed in the 1970’s, is known as TTEAM (Tellington TTouch Equine Awareness Method). In the 1980’s, Tellington TTouch broadened to include the world of companion animals, developing techniques that deepen mutual trust and understanding and strengthen the human/animal bond. During this period, TTouch work was also introduced as an effective and valuable method to reduce stress in wild life rehabilitation and to enhance the well-being of animals in zoos.

As an internationally acclaimed authority on animal behavior, training and healing, Linda has given presentations and demonstrations on her TTEAM method at veterinary conferences, universities, equestrian expositions, North American Handicapped Riding Association and the Delta Society world conferences, therapeutic riding associations, Olympic training centers, wildlife rehabilitation conferences, and zoos throughout the world.

Linda has also brought TTouch into the world of humans, teaching weekend and week-long workshops over the past 15 years in programs for individuals and their family members, as well as for health-care professionals. She is a visiting faculty member at the University of Minnesota where she has co-taught Tellington TTouch for humans annually since 2002. Tellington TTouch is included in the research program at the University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality and Healing. The results of studies on humans by Cecilia Wendler, PhD, RN, CCRN have been published in 3 prestigious professional nursing journals and the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science.

Through her non-profit organization, Animal Ambassadors International®, she supports projects of children working with animals to enhance understanding, compassion and quality of life for both humans and animals.

Please visit Linda’s website:  www.ttouch.com to learn more about everything that Linda has to offer.  I love Linda’s work with dogs and cats as well…she’s great with all animals, horses included.

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This is the fourth episode in a four part series with Author and Horsewoman Extraordinaire Carolyn Resnick.

In this episode Carolyn stretches beyond her Waterhole Rituals to share her bigger vision and the depth of difference she believes being in relationship with horses can make in our world…beginning with building and strengthening character and community!

Carolyn’s passion and wisdom for horses is immense. Her innate ability to keenly observe the nature of horses is remarkable. Anna and I have deeply enjoyed our interviews with Carolyn; we respect her philosophy and approach greatly. Please enjoy this episode and be sure to catch the others if you may have missed them! (Find links to Carolyn’s past episodes below)

Carolyn’s career and studies span 40 years as a trainer, breeder, clinician and student of wild horse behavior. The purpose of her approach is to help create a consistent connection with your horse based on love, trust and leadership.

Waterhole Rituals w/Carolyn Resnick: Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3

Please visit Carolyn’s Blog…she updates regularly!

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Frank Bell’s Bio:
A cruel twist of fate as a child blessed Frank Bell with the gift to befriend even the fiercest of canines. As an adult, that fate – and gift – again nudged Frank, this time in the direction of the equine. From that moment forward, Frank Bell never looked back as his career in the horse world exploded. Frank quickly became one of the premier respected masters in the most significant revolution in horse handling techniques to come along for hundreds of years.
Frank Bell has helped thousands of horses and their owners worldwide to bridge the communication gap with his remarkable system of exercises that immediately puts both parties on higher ground. Instead of riding in fear, horsemen and women are now riding in greater confidence. Most importantly, safety is always chiefly at the forefront.
Frank Bell has been featured on all major networks, in numerous newspapers and horse magazines, and on Fox TV live in New York City just before the movie The Horse Whisperer hit the theaters in 1998. A follow-up three-part series reporting on Frank’s Seven-Step Safety System in Western Horseman magazine catapulted Frank into the international arena by the end of the last century. Frank has proudly earned the title and domain name: www.horsewhisperer.com – Join Frank Bell’s Gentle Solution Revolution!

This is Episode 3 of 3. Please listen to Episode 1 and Episode 2…they’re too good to miss! :0)

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Carolyn’s career and studies span 40 years as a trainer, breeder, clinician and student of wild horse behavior. The purpose of her approach is to help create a consistent connection with your horse based on love, trust and leadership.

This is Episode 3 of a 4 part series. Be sure to listen to Episode 1…where the Waterhole Rituals began! …and Episode 2, as well. :0)

Carolyn’s blog is alive and full of up to the minute stories and experiences, give it a visit~you’ll be glad you did!

To reach Carolyn, please visit her website: www.dancewithhorses.com

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Please listen to our other fantastic interviews with Mel: Episode 1 and Episode 2.
For more information about Bitterroot Ranch and Equitours please visit their website: www.bitterrootranch.com

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Frank Bell’s Bio:
A cruel twist of fate as a child blessed Frank Bell with the gift to befriend even the fiercest of canines. As an adult, that fate – and gift – again nudged Frank, this time in the direction of the equine. From that moment forward, Frank Bell never looked back as his career in the horse world exploded. Frank quickly became one of the premier respected masters in the most significant revolution in horse handling techniques to come along for hundreds of years.
Frank Bell has helped thousands of horses and their owners worldwide to bridge the communication gap with his remarkable system of exercises that immediately puts both parties on higher ground. Instead of riding in fear, horsemen and women are now riding in greater confidence. Most importantly, safety is always chiefly at the forefront.
Frank Bell has been featured on all major networks, in numerous newspapers and horse magazines, and on Fox TV live in New York City just before the movie The Horse Whisperer hit the theaters in 1998. A follow-up three-part series reporting on Frank’s Seven-Step Safety System in Western Horseman magazine catapulted Frank into the international arena by the end of the last century. Frank has proudly earned the title and domain name: www.horsewhisperer.com – Join Frank Bell’s Gentle Solution Revolution!

This is Episode 2 of 3. To listen to Episode 1, Click Here! :0)

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Amazing Horsewoman and Author of “Naked Liberty”, Carolyn Resnick joins us today. Carolyn visited with Debra and Anna for four informative interviews. This is episode 2 of a 4 part series.
In today’s episode Carolyn continues sharing her “Waterhole Rituals”. Carolyn is deeply insightful; Anna and I both thoroughly enjoyed our conversations with her!

Carolyn’s career and studies span 40 years as a trainer, breeder, clinician and student of wild horse behavior. The purpose of her approach is to help create a consistent connection with your horse based on love, trust and leadership.

This is Episode 2 of a 4 part series. Be sure to listen to Episode 1…where the Waterhole Rituals began! :0)

Carolyn’s blog is alive and full of up to the minute stories and experiences, give it a visit~you’ll be glad you did!

To reach Carolyn, please visit her website: www.dancewithhorses.com

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In today’s episode Karen shares more about the sanctuary, she explains how others can get involved as well as informs us of the hard work and commitment it takes to create a non-profit venture of your own, like Equine Voices.

Please listen to Karen’s other informative, thought provoking and even heart wrenching interviews! Episode 1 and Episode 2

Visit Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary Website Today to discover how you might get involved! 

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Frank Bell’s Bio:
A cruel twist of fate as a child blessed Frank Bell with the gift to befriend even the fiercest of canines. As an adult, that fate – and gift – again nudged Frank, this time in the direction of the equine. From that moment forward, Frank Bell never looked back as his career in the horse world exploded. Frank quickly became one of the premier respected masters in the most significant revolution in horse handling techniques to come along for hundreds of years.
Frank Bell has helped thousands of horses and their owners worldwide to bridge the communication gap with his remarkable system of exercises that immediately puts both parties on higher ground. Instead of riding in fear, horsemen and women are now riding in greater confidence. Most importantly, safety is always chiefly at the forefront.
Frank Bell has been featured on all major networks, in numerous newspapers and horse magazines, and on Fox TV live in New York City just before the movie The Horse Whisperer hit the theaters in 1998. A follow-up three-part series reporting on Frank’s Seven-Step Safety System in Western Horseman magazine catapulted Frank into the international arena by the end of the last century. Frank has proudly earned the title and domain name: www.horsewhisperer.com – Join Frank Bell’s Gentle Solution Revolution!

This is Episode 1 of 3. Be sure to stay tuned for more with Frank Bell!

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Carolyn’s career and studies span 40 years as a trainer, breeder, clinician and student of wild horse behavior. The purpose of her approach is to help create a consistent connection with your horse based on love, trust and leadership.

Carolyn’s blog is alive and full of up to the minute stories and experiences, give it a visit~you’ll be glad you did!

To reach Carolyn, please visit her website: www.dancewithhorses.com

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This is Episode 2 of 3. Click here to listen to our first Episode with Mel. In the first episode we talked about Mel’s childhood growing up on a ranch in East Africa.

Join Anna at Bitterroot September 1-6, 2008…sign up NOW!! What could be more fun and rewarding than combining the beauty and integrity that Mel and her family have created in Bitterroot Ranch WITH an inspiring learning adventure with our very own Anna Twinney?! Click here for information on Anna’s upcoming “Learn to Talk to the Animals” clinic held at Bitterroot Ranch in Wyoming.

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Show Highlights:

• Horses sold for slaughter, shipped to foreign countries for horse meat
• 3 slaughter plants in U.S. now shut down
• Inhumane treatment, completely UNconscious
• The important, crucial difference between slaughter and euthanasia.
• Karen initiated a “euthanasia fund”
• Biggest reason for the number of horses going to slaughter in the U.S. is OVER-breeding
• People need to take full responsibility for the life span of their horses
• Make plans for the “retirement” years for your horse as well as how your horse will pass from this life
• Education and Solution Based Action are key
• Equine Voices can help give you viable options, PLEASE contact them to be sure you know your choices

Please go to www.equinevoices.org to get involved, learn more, adopt a saved Premarin Mare!

This is Episode 2 of 3. Please listen to our first episode with Karen of Equine Voices Sanctuary. In Episode 1 Karen shares her story of the creation of Equine Voices.

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Show Highlights:

• Mel started riding at age 3
• Mel’s “stirrup hanging” experience at age 8!
• Riding in complete darkness, at night
• Lions, buffalos, giraffes, gizelles, snakes and rhinos…oh my!
• Mel’s deep love and appreciation for elephants

In our next episode with Mel we’ll hear how Bitterroot Ranch came to be…all the wonders it has to offer…and how Mel chose Arabs as her breed of choice. (Episode 2 of 3)

To learn more about Bitterroot Ranch and to schedule your Bitterroot Experience, click here now!

My dear co-host, Anna has the profound pleasure of teaching at Bitterroot Ranch. Check Anna’s calendar now to see when you could play with Anna, learn and deepen in your experience with horses…AND enjoy all of that surrounded by the beauty and splendor of Bitterroot Ranch. Click here for info on Anna’s “Talk with the Animals” session at Bitterroot coming up the end of Aug. 2008.

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Just wanted to let you know that the tables were turned recently and I had the experience of being interviewed, rather than being the interviewer!  It was fun…all that attention on me…gee wiz…I’m blushing!

Leah Juarez, founder of Equesse.net and one of our recent guests on Reach Out on In Horse Harmony decided she’d like to “Spotlight” my story on Equesse. Leah thought that my “Love of Horses” story was worth sharing with the world…and I felt honored to share it. I hope you enjoy the story…and that maybe you find some bits of inspiration within it that move you!

Giddyup on over to Equesse, y’all and give it a read!! Click here to read Debra’s interview with Equesse.net.

Debra with Wonder Boy ~ age 3

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Show Highlights:

• What led Karen’s desire to reach out and help Premarin mares
• What is Premarin–Increase your awareness
• How are Premarin mares treated
• How do you gentle a Premarin mare
• Women’s health issues as a result of taking Premarin

To learn more about Equine Voices Sanctuary and the incredible difference Karen is helping to make every day in the lives of horses and their people, please visit www.equinevoices.org.

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Show Highlights:

• How to increase our awareness of our horse in motion to notice certain things that may signify their need for massage/treatment
• Other indicators that assist you in being an active participant in your horse’s wellbeing
• Easy massage techniques that you can offer your horse at any time
• Colic, great tips to help your horse relax and get his system moving while waiting for the vet to arrive
• Accupressure points that can help offer relief for colic symptoms
• How to prevent Tying Up–a build up of lactic acid in the muscles
• Why Equine Massage is essential, not just a luxury

This is Episode 2 of 2. To listen to Episode 1 w/Lisa click here: Rocky Mountain School of Animal Accupressure Massage

Please visit Lisa’s website: Rocky Mountain School of Animal Accupressure Massage to learn of the incredible programs offered.

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This program was created out of Carol’s realization that many times our animal companions are acting out certain behaviors to raise our awareness about particular situations in our own lives…whether they be mental, physical, emotional or spiritual.

Show Highlights:

• Carol explains how our animal companions are often times a reflection of ourselves
• Why are our animal companions here, with us, in our lives–specifically
• Lessons of Love allows us the space to realize ourselves through our animal companions
• Learn how animals mirror and reflect our issues, emotions, etc.
• Carol shares AMAZING Lessons of Love stories from her own personal animal friends
• Learn when LOVE is the most powerful thing you can give…above “doing”

This is episode 3 of 3. Please be sure to listen to our past conversations with Carol!

• Episode 1: Animal Talk with Carol Gurney
• Episode 2: Talk to Animals with Animal Communicator, Carol Gurney
  

Please visit Carol’s website: www.animalcommunicator.net to learn more about how Carol can assist you in talking with your animal friends!

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Show Highlights:

• Lisa’s path to creating Rocky Mountain School of Animal Accupressure Massage
• Betty, Lisa’s Bassett Hound and her influence and support to Lisa with her trainings
• Aspects of the school, trainings available
• What makes a great practioner
• How to market yourself and present yourself as a professional
• RMSAAM certification programs
• Lisa’s work with legislation for recognition of animal massage as a credible profession that is taken seriously as a viable option in conjuction with veteranarian medicine
• For personal or professional training, Rocky Mountain School of Animal Accupressure Massage offers classes to enhance your ability to assist your companion animal’s wellbeing

To learn more about the programs that Lisa offers at RMSAAM, please visit: Rocky Mountain School of Animal Accupressure Massage

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