EP 64: Siouxsie and the Solitary Witch

EP 64: Siouxsie and the Solitary Witch

Author: Helena Harris April 19, 2021 Duration: 30:02

This is either going to be one of those amazing adventures or one of those times in life when you call your mom crying because everything is awful and you just wanna come home. 

Siouxsie and Helena are on an adventure in Wales, Maine. They were invited to spend a month riding and training with Chelsea Canedy at Unexpected Farm. 

Getting unstuck sometimes requires the kind of help only to found on the other end of an adventure. So for the first time ever, Helena and Siouxsie loaded up the bumper pull, and drove 4 hours north to a place Helena's never heard of: Wales, Maine. 

How did the travel go? Did Sioux settle in okay? What is the farm like? What will happen next for this mom in the middle of a life change her Thoroughbred mare? Listen in!


Helena Harris hosts Stall and Stable: Ideas for Happy Horsekeeping, a place where the details of daily life with horses are given thoughtful attention. The premise is simple yet profound: the well-being of our horses is deeply intertwined with the spaces and routines we build. This podcast digs into that reality, moving beyond theory to share practical, real-world advice. You’ll hear from veterinarians, farriers, barn managers, and other equestrian specialists, but the conversations feel more like insightful chats between friends who are deeply passionate about animal care. They cover everything from stall design and pasture management to selecting the right tools and understanding equine behavior, always with an eye toward creating a harmonious and sustainable environment. Whether you’re a parent introducing children to their first pony, a professional running a boarding facility, or someone who finds peace in the quiet of the barn after work, there’s something here for you. Each episode of this podcast aims to make the complex aspects of horsekeeping more approachable, offering strategies and product insights that can be applied directly to your own stable. It’s about fostering a lifestyle where both horses and their people can thrive, celebrating the unique bond that makes all the hard work worthwhile. Tune in for a blend of expertise and heartfelt conversation that reflects the true rhythm of life with horses.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Stall and Stable: Ideas for Happy Horsekeeping
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