The Magic of Horsecraft
by Paige Lockton
Stories to help you move from Muggle to Magician in the art of Horsecraft ... and LIFE! Join me and my peers - veritable Magicians in the world of Horsecraft - to explore what it takes to develop resilience, to overcome fear, and to connect with horses.As the daughter of a veterinarian and a prodigy in international equestrian sport, it seemed like I was dipped in the Magic Sauce at birth, that allows ALL Wizards in the world of Horsecraft - no matter which discipline they practice - to connect with their horses like some kind of voo-doo Magic. In my career as a coach, try as I might, I could NOT transmit this Magic to the beautiful 'Muggles' of the horse world (Humans not born into generations of Horsecraft who couldn’t access the ‘magic’ they were after with horses), no matter how much time and money they threw at me. Something was missing. My father - an Equine Veterinarian and old time Horseman - argued that 'feel', or horsemanship, was something that could. not. be. taught. It
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton
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Live with Paige Lockton - the mixed joy of 'The Voice Bomb'
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Begin and Begin Again – Day One Dispatch
I’m currently on an impromptu HorseCraft™ road tour—part healing journey, part mobile classroom, part storytelling experiment. I set out with no fixed agenda, just a deep call to reconnect with horses, people, and the magic that happens when we show up with curiosity and heart. What follows is a...
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Sometimes It Takes a Kick in The Guts
**Summary:** - Join Paige from the Magic of Horse Craft and her friend Kate, a firefighter, as they recount a life-changing incident. - An unforeseen horse kick led to a medical emergency and a surprise cancer diagnosis. - Discover how this event taught valuable lessons in awareness and proactive...
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Unapologetic S.H.I.T. Disturber Shelby Dennis:
Welcome to another exciting journey into the world of Horsecraft, where we unravel traditional notions of horse training and dive deep into innovative approaches that defy conventional wisdom. This time, we're inspired by the outspoken Shelby Dennis, who challenges norms and encourages a fresh...
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What The Doctor WOULD have Ordered ...
What follows was one of a series of Facebook Posts written while floating in my childhood friend Nona’s hot tub, when her family offered me the Zen-like space of their Collingwood Home for a Christmas retreat with a new love. The Magic of Horsecraft ... AND life! is a reader-supported…
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Embracing Change in Horsecraft:
Welcome to a safe and thoughtful space for a dynamic debate with someone who challenges the status quo: Shelby Dennis. In this discussion, we dive into the power of questioning long-held beliefs and the courage to embrace scientific perspectives, even when they disrupt traditional views in...
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A Thousand First Dates
Today, I am going to share a little bit of what it's like to be the squirrel that is my head, and why loving me is having A Thousand First Dates. It is as bare-naked as I have been, full of shares of difficult lessons, and the great possibilities there are for Christmas Miracles in the Every Day....
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ZEN COWBOY
ZEN COWBOY: THE EVOLUTION OF HORSECRAFT AND DEBUNKING DOMINANCE THEORYJoin Justin Dunn and I for a deep dive into all things Cowboy and Zen.Wait! WHAAAAAT? Do those things even go together???Yes, they do. But who’d a thunk it? Not THIS cowgirl! Turns out, I have been waiting my whole life for…
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The Gift of Unexpected Free Time and Taking The Backroads
Navigating Free Time: Breathwork, Horses, and Authenticity Join me on a drive through Northern Ontario as I share unexpected free moments, teaching experiences, and reflections on authenticity with horses. I dive into breathwork practices, my challenges with work-life balance, and the importance…
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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...
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Judge, Jury, and Executioner
Journey of Growth: Embracing Imperfection and Compassion “It's happened again. Someone's mentioned how I'm ‘perfect’ and someone else is being judged and being condemned for something … and it hits a trigger. It's a judgment thing. They're holding me up on a pedestal, tall and shaky thing to be...
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I Cried The Day I Realized It ...
I cried the day I realized it. I was mortified. Or neeeeeeearly mortified … because of course, ‘to mortify’ is ‘to put to death’. And I was already as close as I could get to THAT. Or WAS I? Of course we'll never know … I lived, didn't I? That in and of itself is a fucking miracle, all things...
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Gem and I
When I met my friend Gemini in June of 1988 at our A level Pony Club testing, we had no way of knowing how our paths would criss and cross over the decades. We had no idea that we were forging lifelong friendships. Nor that our friendships would be forged over the intimate knowledge of what it’s...
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Why S.M.A.R.T. Goals are D.U.M.B.
Join me in a lively discussion with mental performance coach Darci Ecker-Popiel as we dive into the secrets of building strong connections with horses and fostering courage in life. In this episode I talk with my old friend Darci from 'E-Pops Mental Performance Coaching' about the evolution of...
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Voice Over of: Blood On My Hands
Let me save you all some time and trouble and disavow you of the notion of my perfection, right here and now. It will save us a witch hunt and a good old-fashioned burning at the stake. I have an online fan (who shall remain nameless) who seems to think I can do no wrong. The Magic of Horsecraft...
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In the Company of Horses: Reflections on a Lifelong Journey
Join my friend Jennifer Pejic and I as we catch up after a lifetime of evolving alongside horses - from our roots of old school eventing and pony club, taught by colonels and captains, to our shared experiences adopting new ways to be with our horses. • We talk about our decision to move away…
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Being Human Differently, with Kerri Lake
I had so much fun getting to know Kerri and you can, too! To start with, check out her website generateharmony.com and you will be greeted by the phrases; Being Human Differently Interspecies consciousness and human evolution Ask her what she does and she may say something like this; “I help show...
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Exploring True Resilience and Self-Mastery with Chris Irwin
Exploring True Resilience and Self-Mastery with Chris Irwin Keywords Resilience, Self-Mastery, Chris Irwin, Horsecraft consciousness movement, trauma recovery, healing, horses, balance, trust, letting go Summary An interview with Chris Irwin, a renowned ‘horse whisperer’ who has been helping…
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Rolfing for You & Your Horse
Rolfing for Horses and Humans - Maximize YOUR Horse-Human Potential Description * What the heck is Rolfing, or Structural Integration, and how can it help me and my horse? * Find out why Structural Integration was the most effective healing modality that enabled me to access the hidden Magic…
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The ‘Queen of Boundaries’
Are you ready to delve into the fascinating world of equine boundaries and establish mutually respectful connections with our equine companions? Join us for an enlightening episode featuring Carmen Theobald – renowned as 'The Boundaries Queen' – as she shares her wisdom on setting healthy...
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Season 3 - Let's Get Personal - An Aging Horse Lover Explores What it Takes to Make Magic With Horses
Time to switch it up! In between our new rhythm of free bi-weekly guest interviews that EVERYONE is encouraged to attend, there will be something special for paid subscribers. What was that about attending interviews??? Yes! YOU CAN ATTEND the recordings of my podcast conversations via Zoom, and...
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The Power of Our Thoughts and Tips for Resilience
Join me for a conversation to help you find hope and resilience, with my old friend Rod Kelly, when we were reunited after over 20 years. Rod is a horseman, a Celtic Healer, a hypnotist, and a Reverend. He helps people through the challenges of cancer and other major health/life catastrophes. Rod...
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What Do We Need To Know To Make Magic With Horses?
Welcome to our 4th Kitchen Table Talk with my Dad, octogenarian Veterinarian Dr. Chuck Lockton. Listen today for stories about: * Dale Harvey and the pony named ‘Nugget’ I inherited from him * Hear me tell a tale about the famous pony Jody Grey put me in my place when I mouthed off! * Hear about...
About this show
Stories to help you move from Muggle to Magician in the art of Horsecraft ... and LIFE! Join me and my peers - veritable Magicians in the world of Horsecraft - to explore what it takes to develop resilience, to overcome fear, and to connect with horses.As the daughter of a veterinarian and a prodigy in international equestrian sport, it seemed like I was dipped in the Magic Sauce at birth, that allows ALL Wizards in the world of Horsecraft - no matter which discipline they practice - to connect with their horses like some kind of voo-doo Magic. In my career as a coach, try as I might, I could NOT transmit this Magic to the beautiful 'Muggles' of the horse world (Humans not born into generations of Horsecraft who couldn’t access the ‘magic’ they were after with horses), no matter how much time and money they threw at me. Something was missing. My father - an Equine Veterinarian and old time Horseman - argued that 'feel', or horsemanship, was something that could. not. be. taught. It
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Paige Lockton