MG Tidwell and Justine Daniels have quite a program to share.  Their goal is Providing hope and improving the lives of those with physical, mental, and emotional challenges through equine-assisted services.  They have a large facility  in Texas.  MG and Justine share how they use horses for mental health and the other programs they offer.   Listen to how many volunteers they have Wow! 

Del Shields a well known musician who wears many hats,  Join us with this Podcast as we talk about Del's journey with singing and poetry then his travels with Best of America on Horseback.  He talks about his travels around the country, showcasing trail riding locations and meeting interesting people along the way.  Scheduling  historic rides at locations  that create lasting memories.   

Meet the two people that make Rock Ranch so special. Together they created a Faith based place to help people heal in so many ways. Rock Ranch is a non profit that has several programs designed in a welcoming environment. We hope you enjoy meeting them through this interview and learning about their Ranch. 

HoofNit with Lynn and Tyler from Horses for Mental Health. Tyler and Lynn join us for another interview to share the Seen through Horses Campaign results. 2023 was a great success join us as Tyler and Lynn go through the stats and what is coming. 

HoofNit with Sarah Douglas, she is General Manager, certified in Equine Facilitated Learning a Level 1 Practitioner for the program at “A Different View Equine Center”.  If you Are you are active duty military, a veteran, 1st responder, or family member. This program is for you. In this interview Sarah shares her journey that led her to this program. Her passion and experience working with clients and horses for healing mental health. 

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Caitlin Erickson, who recently accepted the position of Executive Director of Horses For Healing Inc.  Caitlin shares her journey with us of how she has been with “Horses For healing” from the beginning. Growing up with a parents with careers as a Veterinarian and a horse trainer, her love for horses turned into a career that she never dreamed of.  Helping people heal in this unique program.

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Bettina is Co-Founder & CEO of Natural Lifemanship. Bettina tells us her story on how her journey began with Tim Jobe and how together they expanded the Natural Lifemanship program to where it is today. Bettina has more than 20 years of experience partnering people and horses to bring about healing, growth, and transformation for horse and human alike, Bettina Shultz-Jobe is passionate about discovering and utilizing the horse’s full potential for helping humans. Bettina teaches and empowers others to do the same through the process and the practice of Trauma Informed Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning. 

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Have you lost someone in your life? Have you felt so much pain you just didn’t know what to do? Are you still struggling with loneliness? 
We are HoofNit with Tracy Boone, President of Elijah’s Path Foundation
Tracy is dedicated to help Widows, Children and anyone that is struggling with Grief.  
Tracy tells us about her journey as a widow and how God led her to create a program to help people that are hurting.  She uses horse’s in her program “Worshiping with Horses."  Tracy travels all over the US to help people. She will help you no matter where you live. Don’t miss this interview

Beth Russell Executive Director of Serenity Life Resources shares her knowledge about how horses connect with humans. She tells her story and how Serenity Life came together.  She has a brand-new program she is excited to share. Join us as we are HoofNit across the country side with Beth!

HoofNit Podcast with Author, Blogger, and horse midwife.

Cheryl L Eriksen published her award-winning memoir, Follow Me, Friend in 2021. She holds a master’s degree in social work (MSW) from Western Michigan University, and is a former equine assisted therapy facilitator.

Cheryl has developed and taught continuing education courses on Equine Assisted Psychotherapy as a viable adjunct therapy, and on Trauma, Resiliency, and Horse Sense for social workers. Cheryl shares her story with us and how Follow Me Friend came to fruition. Be looking for her new book coming soon. 

Jayne joins us today to share her story. Her passion for helping people through life shines through as she shares her journey and experiences as a mother, wife and Living Life Ranch facilitator.

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Join us with Elaine Davis as she shares her story on how she partnered with a friend to develop Unbridled, which became the first Faith Based Equine Assisted Learning Curriculum this has helped people all over the United States with healing. Elaine teaches others that want to offer her methods in their programs, so healing through the Holy Spirit is available for all to experience. 

Editor and Author Cheryl Meola, joined with us to talk about her new book "Integrating Horses into Healing". Cheryl talks about her journey with horses and how she started her Mane Source Counseling Program.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month - With us today is Lynn & Tyler with Horses for Health. Horses for Mental health is an outreach designed to bring the non-profit horses for mental health community together. Lynn & Tyler describe how their dream program came to life and are now helping over 50 nonprofits with fundraising.

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HoofNit Podcast had a great time learning about LE Quarter Horses and Cattle Company

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Equifest of Kansas 2023 Was a BLAST! HoofNit met with Kansas Horse Council Director, Justine Staten to hear how this huge event ended up. What an amazing horse event produced by the Kansas Horse Council, volunteers, board members, the town folks of Salina, Kansas and more!

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Debbie Cappock & Walkadonk Acres at Equifest of Kansas 2023
Debrah raises, breeds and trains Mini Donkey's.  She take them to Churches, Daycare, Nursing homes. Teaches people about them. 

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Hoofnit with Wade Waddle, Marshall of Saline County Mounted Patrol & Rescue

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You don't want to miss this crazy interview with Russ Brown and the Kansas Horse Mafia!

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We had a great time talking with Riley Olson of RMP Ranch - "Ride Prosperously Ministries" and learning about his newly opening facility in Stockton, Missouri.  Riley and his group will be providing elite horsemanship opportunities for young men across the country.

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Rex Buchman is a christian horseman, Clinician & Rancher - "Staying Safe in the Saddle on the Trail."

A third generation rancher from the Flint Hills of Kansas. A Christian, father to five, who with wife Teresa, works raising ranching heritage horses, registered red angus cattle and hosting dude ranch adventures. He created the “Trail of Billy’s Last Ride”, a historic 170 mile trail ride tin New Mexico that lasted for 10+ years. Rex served on the board of the Ultimate Horsemen’s Challenge Association and competed in that association for five years. He has shown in the Midwest Ranch Horse Association. 

Rex has attended, hosted, and even taught a few colt starting and horsemanship clinics. Rex has made a living starting colts for five or six years after returning to Kansas from 11.5 years as a county agent in New Mexico. He has coached 4H horse judging teams and colt futurities while in New Mexico. 

Rex's purpose at EquiFest is to offer people some help with their horses, to increase their level of enjoyment and safety as they live out their horsemanship journey.

Larrynn Braun is a great young girl that is a member of the Plainville Saddle Club and recently acquired the title of Plainville Princess.

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The Pegasus Riders are composed of two 12-year-old equestrian performers and their seven equine partners. 

They specialize in trick riding, roman riding, dance, aerial silks & hammock, and equestrian liberty. These multi-talented kids have performed alongside the nation’s leading equestrian performers and offer polished, fast-paced, dynamic acts that have stunned audiences around the world.

These girls are award winning!

Maddy Gatrel- 2019 International Liberty Horse Association Freestyle Youth Division Champion. Maddy also won 3rd place at the 2022 IFR contract act showcase and was invited to compete in the ILHA Freestyle Competition!

Liberty Cunningham- 2021 3-C Arena Trick Riding Competition Youth Division Champion. Also an award-winning dancer, barrel racer and rodeo princess. 

Pegasus Riders team- Winner of 2021 3-C Arena Showcase and top scoring trick riding act at the IFR Contract Act Showcase.

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Region 6 is one of the North American Trail Riding Conference regions and is comprised of Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri. Region 6 has its own governing board with each active state represented by board members who work to establish regional by-laws and procedures. Region 6 has two elected national board members who represent the region at the national level. A regional convention is held each year in alternating locations and members of the region represent NATRC at local and state horse fairs as well as at various equine events.

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HoofNit Podcast with Mark Johnson - Land Pride is a company proud of our midwestern roots. A division of Great Plains manufacturing based out of Salina, Kansas. Leader in ground maintenance equipment since 1986

Major Sponsor of Equifest of Kansas 2023

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