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Jec interviews Lee McLean from Alberta Canada. Lee likes to approach horse work with an eye on common sense, pragmatism, and fun.  She grew up in a ranching family, but is savvy in side saddle, dressage, and other disciplines. While there was probably no end to topics for Jec and Lee, they picked one that I think we can all relate to, that is, how to nurture well-being for our horses in a holistic way, in a way that conjures athleticism and good movement without the snootiness and specificity that folks say is plaguing our circles. Can you ride and do yoga and play tennis or soccer? Well, your horse could and should be versatile like that, too. I really love the idea of mixing it up with our horses. Trying new things. Asking them to do something, as Lee says, outside the box. Especially outside the sandbox of an arena. You know, for me, the arena is actually the novel space. So, this interview reminded me to get our butts down to the fairgrounds for some exploratory time there. And, yes, Lee, I will make it fun! Check out her NickerNews guest columns here: 10 Hard Truths and Riding as We Get Older. Visit her website or Facebook page. Our title sponsor is Lucerne Farms, producers of quality forage feeds.  It’s hay season and the James family is busy in the fields of Aroostock County, Maine. That’s where they cut alfalfa and timothy for their products. The bales, wrapped tightly in plastic, are perfect for traveling to competitions or horse camping vacations. Oh, before signing off for a few weeks, I want to remind you to check out the links in the show notes for discounts on Chill Angel, Bobo’s, and for reviews on Duckworth, Patagonia, Hoka, Helle and Kershaw knives, and more. Thanks to Redmond Equine and Pharm Aloe – for generously sponsoring our podcast. Check out Pharm Aloe’s aloe pellets which you can simply sprinkle on your horse’s feed and Redmond’s Rock on a Rope which you can simply hang on a fence. We think you’ll love ‘em. Also thanks to Patagonia WorkWear for their continued support. Give us feedback, suggest a topic or guest, or make a donation and you’ll be automatically entered to win one of two free Patagonia WorkWear items that we give away every month. Don’t forget that Redmond Equine is sending a complimentary syringe of Daily Gold Stress Relief to everyone who drops a tip in our donation jar. Pretty cool and a $15 value. If you get something of value from our podcast, please consider making a donation. We sure would appreciate it. Enjoy your summer! We hope to hear from you. Stay tuned for Season Four in a few weeks.

Jec interviews Lee McLean from Alberta Canada. Lee likes to approach horse work with an eye on common sense, pragmatism, and fun.  She grew up in a ranching family, but is savvy in side saddle, dressage, and other disciplines. While there was probably no end to topics for Jec and Lee, they picked one that I think we can all relate to, that is, how to nurture well-being for our horses in a holistic way, in a way that conjures athleticism and good movement without the snootiness and specificity that folks say is plaguing our circles. Can you ride and do yoga and play tennis or soccer? Well, your horse could and should be versatile like that, too. I really love the idea of mixing it up with our horses. Trying new things. Asking them to do something, as Lee says, outside the box. Especially outside the sandbox of an arena. You know, for me, the arena is actually the novel space. So, this interview reminded me to get our butts down to the fairgrounds for some exploratory time there. And, yes, Lee, I will make it fun! Check out her NickerNews guest columns here: <a href="https://nickernews.net/10-hard-truths/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Hard Truths</a> and <a href="https://nickernews.net/riding-as-we-age-lee-mclean/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Riding as We Get Older.</a> Visit her <a href="https://www.keystoneequine.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/livingwellridingbetter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page. Our title sponsor is <a href="https://lucernefarms.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lucerne Farms</a>, producers of quality forage feeds.  It’s hay season and the James family is busy in the fields of Aroostock County, Maine. That’s where they cut alfalfa and timothy for their products. The bales, wrapped tightly in plastic, are perfect for traveling to competitions or horse camping vacations. Oh, before signing off for a few weeks, I want to remind you to check out the links in the show notes for <a href="https://nickernews.net/discounts-giveaways-abound/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">discounts</a> on Chill Angel, Bobo’s, and for <a href="https://nickernews.net/gear-for-saddle-and-barn/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">reviews</a> on Duckworth, Patagonia, Hoka, Helle and Kershaw knives, and more. Thanks to <a href="https://redmondequine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Redmond Equine</a> and <a href="https://pharmaloe.com/pages/equine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pharm Aloe</a> – for generously sponsoring our podcast. Check out Pharm Aloe’s aloe pellets which you can simply sprinkle on your horse’s feed and Redmond’s Rock on a Rope which you can simply hang on a fence. We think you’ll love ‘em. Also thanks to <a href="https://www.patagonia.com/workwear/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patagonia WorkWear</a> for their continued support. Give us feedback, suggest a topic or guest, or make a donation and you’ll be automatically entered to win one of two free Patagonia WorkWear items that we give away every month. Don’t forget that Redmond Equine is sending a complimentary syringe of Daily Gold Stress Relief to everyone who drops a tip in our donation jar. Pretty cool and a $15 value. If you get something of value from our podcast, please consider making a <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FUYYAMHPLE2VE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation</a>. We sure would appreciate it. Enjoy your summer! We hope to hear from you. Stay tuned for Season Four in a few weeks.

Lee McLean on Nurturing Fun, Versatile Horses

Lee McLean the chief executive officer of Australian Grape and Wine calls for a rethink on the Export Market Development Grant program criteria with some producers already exhausting their opportunities there, as the challenges re-entering the Chinese export market continue. AGW welcomes the improved relations between Australia and China but reflects on ABARES data out today showing just how hard Australia's wine and grape producers have been suffering in recent years.

Lee McLean @AusGrapeWine talks about restoring #China market access as @ABARES lays bare the pain producers have been bearing

I’m continuing my podcast series on my book Dancing the Tightrope with Lee McLean, Author and  Horsewoman of Keystone Equine in Alberta, Canada. Lee is an incredible writer. She is one of those rare people who knows how to use Facebook to share her messages about horses. She is also a balanced thinker, and that’s what made me ask her on the podcast. Well, actually, it started when I read a post that beautifully described one of the many balancing acts with training horses. She agreed to allow me to include that post in my book – and because of that, I had to have her on the podcast. You are going to be so glad I did.  If you are a horse person, or a leader, you are going to want to listen to this podcast. Lee’s wisdom goes far beyond the barn. Better yet, she has her own book coming out about the same time as mine! According to her publisher, Red Barn Books, Love and Rules, Life Lessons Learned With Horses is a new collection of essays that covers the spectrum of love, fear, winning, loss, ageing, growth, illness and recovery — all through the medium of horsemanship. The book is now available for pre-order and will ship mid-November of 2022.  Her book is a collection of essays, and if her daily musings on Facebook are any indication, the book will enlighten, humor and “courage” you. If my use of the word courage as a verb caught your attention, it will make more sense when you read Dancing the Tightrope. Lee McLean knows a thing or two about courage, as you will hear in the conversation.  So who is Lee MeLean? Per the publisher’s website: A stroke survivor, horse trainer, and best-selling author, Lee McLean has over 40,000 followers on Facebook, a national magazine column, and she appears at events from small-town horse shows to sidesaddle racing at the Calgary Stampede. Outline for Episode·      What falling off a horse taught me.0:02·      How to find the signal in the noise of social media. 4:35·      We compare ourselves so easily and unconsciously with the people who have dedicated their entire lives to perfecting this thing. 12:13·      What should you look for in a coach? 17:56·      The importance of finding the right horse. 23:07·      Horses are not known for strong decision-making skills. 29:51·      The importance of learning how to handle pressure. 37:34·      We would rather not do something wrong than do something wrongly. 41:54·      We all need to plan for the day when our horses won’t suffer anymore. 47:45·      What doesn’t matter anymore. 55:24·      The book is written for people who are not afraid to speak their truth. 1:01:43·      How do I cope with this? Guest contact information:   https://keystoneequine.net https://www.facebook.com/livingwellridingbetter https://www.instagram.com/keystoneequine/ 

I’m continuing my podcast series on my book Dancing the Tightrope with Lee McLean, Author and  Horsewoman of Keystone Equine in Alberta, Canada. Lee is an incredible writer. She is one of those rare people who knows how to use Facebook to share her messages about horses. She is also a balanced thinker, and that’s what made me ask her on the podcast. Well, actually, it started when I read a post that beautifully described one of the many balancing acts with training horses. She agreed to allow me to include that post in my book – and because of that, I had to have her on the podcast. You are going to be so glad I did.  If you are a horse person, or a leader, you are going to want to listen to this podcast. Lee’s wisdom goes far beyond the barn. Better yet, she has her own book coming out about the same time as mine! According to her publisher, Red Barn Books, Love and Rules, Life Lessons Learned With Horses is a new collection of essays that covers the spectrum of love, fear, winning, loss, ageing, growth, illness and recovery — all through the medium of horsemanship. The book is now available for pre-order and will ship mid-November of 2022.  Her book is a collection of essays, and if her daily musings on Facebook are any indication, the book will enlighten, humor and “courage” you. If my use of the word courage as a verb caught your attention, it will make more sense when you read Dancing the Tightrope. Lee McLean knows a thing or two about courage, as you will hear in the conversation.  So who is Lee MeLean? Per the publisher’s website: A stroke survivor, horse trainer, and best-selling author, Lee McLean has over 40,000 followers on Facebook, a national magazine column, and she appears at events from small-town horse shows to sidesaddle racing at the Calgary Stampede. Outline for Episode ·      What falling off a horse taught me.0:02·      How to find the signal in the noise of social media. 4:35·      We compare ourselves so easily and unconsciously with the people who have dedicated their entire lives to perfecting this thing. 12:13·      What should you look for in a coach? 17:56·      The importance of finding the right horse. 23:07·      Horses are not known for strong decision-making skills. 29:51·      The importance of learning how to handle pressure. 37:34·      We would rather not do something wrong than do something wrongly. 41:54·      We all need to plan for the day when our horses won’t suffer anymore. 47:45·      What doesn’t matter anymore. 55:24·      The book is written for people who are not afraid to speak their truth. 1:01:43·      How do I cope with this?  Guest contact information:   <a href="https://keystoneequine.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://keystoneequine.net</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/livingwellridingbetter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/livingwellridingbetter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keystoneequine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/keystoneequine/</a>