Celebs with Horses

Soccer Olympic Gold Medalist Michelle Akers

In this episode, listeners will learn about Olympic Gold Medalist Michelle Akers, who in 2000 was named the Soccer Player of the Century, and to date is thought of as the best female soccer player to ever have played the game. Since retirement, however Michelle has been running a horse rescue, and has become an advocate for abused horses. Listeners will: * Discover Michelle’s Olympic-level plan for achieving goals * Find out what motivation got her through dozens of surgeries * Learn how a starved mare completely changed Michelle’s life * Understand why she is envious of her horses Find Michelle Akers at her website [https://www.MichelleAkers.org]. Donate to the horse rescue. [https://www.michelleakers.org/donate]

Actor, Singer and Songwriter Roy Clark

Today’s guest is author, actor, musician, singer, and songwriter Roy Clark. Find out why his story has resonated with Lisa for decades. Celebs with Horses Episode 5: * Host: Author Lisa Wysocky [http://www.lisawysocky.com/] * Sponsors: Hands on Gloves [https://handsongloves.com/] and Yard Glider [https://yardglider.com/] * Guest: Carol Grace Anderson * Photo Credits: Chris Hollo/Hollophotographics, Roy Clark Productions Learn how a horse caused Roy a debilitating fear, and how he overcame it completely. You will also discover: * How horses bonded Roy and his wife Barbara * Which horse was the true start of it all for Roy * Why he needed horses in his life

Singer Songwriter Allie Colleen

Our guest today, Allie Colleen, is a noted singer/songwriter. Listen in to discover what her number one barn hack is, and who her favorite riding buddies are. Celebs with Horses Episode 4: * Host: Author Lisa Wysocky [http://www.lisawysocky.com/] * Sponsors: Hands on Gloves [https://handsongloves.com/] and Yard Glider [https://yardglider.com/] * Guest: Allie Colleen [https://www.alliecolleenmusic.com/] * Photo Credit: Tony Sarria [https://tonysarria.com/] Learn why singer/songwriter Allie Colleen needs to be around horses every day, and why she thinks they are magical. In this episode you will discover * Allie’s number one barn hack (and it’s good one!) * Who her favorite riding buddies are * Her least favorite barn chore * Her top tips for people who are thinking about getting into horses

Grammy-nominated Lacy J. Dalton and America's Wild Horses

Grammy-nominated country, Americana, and western music artist Lacy J Dalton talks about her passion for America's wild horses, and the tragic accident that led her to co-found the Let 'em Run Foundation. Listen in... Celebs with Horses Episode 3: * Host: Author Lisa Wysocky [http://www.lisawysocky.com/] * Sponsors: Hands on Gloves [https://handsongloves.com/] and Yard Glider [https://yardglider.com/] * Guest: Lacy J Dalton [https://www.lacyjdalton.org/] for the Let 'em Run Foundation [https://www.letemrun.org/] Learn why Grammy-nominated artist Lacy J. Dalton founded a nonprofit dedicated to helping America's wild horses, and why she has been a life-long fan of the horse. In this episode, you will discover: * The amazing connection Lacy developed with a frightened wild mare * How she pushed top corporations to support and embrace the care of wild horses * Why the tragic end of one of her favorite horses turned her entire life sideways * The special care she went to to ensure one of her riding horses was not pushed out of his comfort zone

Singer Songwriter Don McLean and His Horses

Don McLean is the legendary singer/songwriter best known for his hits "(Bye Bye, Miss) American Pie." "Vincent," and "And I Love You So." He was the first songwriter to have number one hits in two separate centuries, and "American Pie" has been chosen by the Recording Industry Association of America as one of the top five songs of the twentieth century. Accolades aside, Don's favorite place to be is with his horses and over the years he has devoted much time to learning about his favorite animal, the horse. Celebs with Horses Episode 2: * Host: Author Lisa Wysocky [http://www.lisawysocky.com/] * Sponsors: Hands on Gloves [https://handsongloves.com/] and Yard Glider [https://yardglider.com/] * Guest: Don Mclean [http://www.donmclean.com] Discover legendary singer/songwriter Don McLean's unlikely path toward horses and why, on a soul level, he needs horses in his life. In this episode, you will learn: * Why Don McLean likes horses better than people * How two special horses captivated him and changed his life * Why he took time to study all he could about horses and horsemanship * Of a special song he wrote about a horse and his boy