S2E1: From tools of the trade to valued equine companions - a conversation with lifelong Canadian horsewoman Lee McLean

Lee McLean has spent a lifetime with horses. She describes herself as a ranch wife, horse trainer, lifelong writer and stroke survivor, and in this episode we learn about her childhood with her sister riding their ponies bareback on the family ranch in British Columbia, her training in classical dressage, and about her day to day work with horses at Keystone Equine with her husband Mike. In  our conversation Lee reflects on her journey from a traditional and utilitarian approach to riding to a more horse-centric, empathetic approach. We discuss matching riders to horses, fear and gear, riding as we age and the importance of a horse having a purpose in life. We also discuss her very philosophical approach to end of life decisions faced by every horse owner.  Website: https://www.keystoneequine.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingwellridingbetter