Love It ... or Change It

LOVE IT. OR CHANGE IT. A concept stolen from the brilliant Karen Rohlf, that I am running with! Join me for an interview with author Victor Bahna on what he LOVES about Thoroughbred racing ... AND, how he is changing what he DOESN'T love. WHAT REALLY HAPPENS TO RACE HORSES WHEN THEIR CAREERS ARE OVER? Race horses inspire awe and admiration for their magnificent athleticism, grace and strength. They are cherished for the powerful bonds they form with people. Yet, when their racing days end, some of these beautiful animals slip through the cracks enroute to a cruel fate. In his debut novel Heliacal Star (July 29, 2024)thoroughbred owner and racing partnership leader Victor Bahna brings this little-talked-about fate to light. We will look at what Victor loves about racing - what he doesn't - and how he is using his storytelling to CHANGE it. Overall, with horse sport under attack, I think that it is important to give people the THRILL of what it is like to unite with 1200 pounds of galloping thoroughbred to fulfill their genetic destiny - TO OUTRUN THE WIND! These horses LOVE to compete - sentient beings who are honed by nature, man, and God, to want to RUN, to revel in their bodies. The ultimate jocks! Victor will share stories about some of his favourite horses that reveal this. And when they don't love it anymore, or can't do it ... What do we do with them? * How to steward them properly to save them from human greed * The value of a horse, beyond sport and ego * Advice on how to be involved as an owner and know your horse is in good hands * Advice on re-homing and re-purposing the Thoroughbred. These horses are bred and trained to expect to DO something every day. They are hardwired to RUN FIRST and ASK QUESTIONS, later. Victor can share some things to consider for first time OTTB owners, based on his own experience and a few stories. *Horse lovers who love to read? Here is a link to Victor's book:https://a.co/d/dUwYWNx Take a chance, Paige Lockton P.S. ANYTHING is possible (together!) Learn more and get in touch at: www.themagicofhorsecraft.com https://www.facebook.com/themagicofhorsecraft/ https://www.instagram.com/themagicofhorsecraft/ https://www.youtube.com/@themagicofhorsecraft Download our freebie - Our #1 Tip to build trust with your horse: https://gift.themagicofhorsecraft.com Sign up for our course: https://learn.themagicofhorsecraft.com 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:12 Victor's Journey with Horses 06:08 The Inspiration Behind the Novel 08:47 Main Characters and Plot Overview 12:40 Issues in the Horse Racing Industry 39:06 Acclimating a New Horse 40:20 Groundwork and Training Techniques 41:44 Understanding Horse Emotions 51:39 Feeding and Health Tips 54:45 Building a Strong Relationship This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themagicofhorsecraft.substack.com/subscribe