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Canadian Singer-Songwriter Marie-Lynn Hammond is back with more fascinating stories about horses, her music and life experiences. We play three tracks this week; All The Horses Running, Distant Early Warning Line and La Tete Anglaise. Visit us at www.marielynnhammond.com and www.chrisestafford.com and follow us on Twitter @chevalgal and @chrisestafford.

Kentucky Attorney Milt Toby returns to continue our series on Equine Law by offering information on the relationship between employer-employee. An independent contractor may not necessarily be considered an employee in the eyes of the IRS and Milt explains what employees and employers need to know. For more information regarding employment law please visit http://www.irs.gov/.  Post your comments on this episode http://chrisstafford.podbean.com and on Facebook at Chris Stafford Radio.  Visit Milt's website at www.miltonctoby.com. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford

Horsewoman and singer Claire Khuen returns to the show to review the HITS Ocala Circuit where she has picked up some blue ribbons this season in the hunter and pony divisions. We also hear a couple of tracks that Claire released on her debut album that you can find on iTunes; Baby Girl and Top of the World. You can comment on this episode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com and on the Facebook Pages of Chris Stafford Radio and Claire Khuen. Follow us on Twitter @clairekhuen and chrisestafford.

British Eventers Mary 8 Emily King are preparing to kick off a new season for the first time as partners now that Emily has left school and become a professional. We hear how they spent the winter, including Emily training with some top dressage and show jumping riders, and how Mary's enthusiasm for the sport is something that Emily has inherited and she is determined to beat her mum to! You can comment on this episode at Chris Stafford Radio on Facebook or at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com and follow us on Twitter @emilykingg_ and @chrisestafford.

Talent, looks and opportunities take Oliver Jasny from the threadbare gymkhanas of his youth to the rarefied heights of international dressage where he becomes a celebrity, the darling of the dressage set and lands the biggest sponsorship in the history of equestrianism. But when his sister Kathryn goes to his sumptuous training establishment she does not like what she finds one little bit...  Caroline Akrill writes with a real knowledge of the equine world. She vividly recreates the tense moments of open competition, the atmosphere of the showgrounds, riding schools and training establishments. Her prose sparkles with humor, has some real heart-stopping moments and a truly dramatic finale.  Flying Changes was first published by Arlington Books, London in 1985. Read by Chris Stafford. Flying Changes is available on Amazon. Music is courtesy of Marie-Lynn Hammond; @chevalgal and  http://marielynnhammond.com

Dr. Inga Wolframm unpacks some psychological effects which can have a negative impact on riders that are preparing to move up a level at the next competition.  Inga offers some tips to meet and overcome the demons so that you arrive at the next level of showing ready for yourself and for you horse. You can comment on this episode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com and on Facebook at Chris Stafford Radio. Follow us on Twitter @ingawolframm and @chrisestafford

Kentucky attorney Milt Toby joins me today to start a new series on Equine Law. We begin with the subject of photography copyright and what you need to know when you want to use a photograph of your horse that someone else has taken whether it be from a professional or amateur. We cover the complexity of rights relating to the image too including the use on social media. You can comment on this episode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com and on the Facebook page of Chris Stafford Radio.  Milt's website is http://www.miltonctoby.com. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford

Sinead Halpin joins me from her winter training base in Florida where she kicked off the season with winning results from her team of young horses at the Ocala Horse Trials. We hear about life at Clayton Fredericks' farm including the partying. And also how she had another 'light bulb moment' with one of her rides this weekend. Last week she attended the first team training session at Meredyth South with Manoir de Carneville (Tate)  in #eventingsunnyflorida. You can comment on this episode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com and on Facebook at Chris Stafford Radio. Follow us on Twitter at @sinead_c_halpin and @chrisestafford

Talent, looks and opportunities take Oliver Jasny from the threadbare gymkhanas of his youth to the rarefied heights of international dressage where he becomes a celebrity, the darling of the dressage set and lands the biggest sponsorship in the history of equestrianism. But when his sister Kathryn goes to his sumptuous training establishment she does not like what she finds one little bit...  Caroline Akrill writes with a real knowledge of the equine world. She vividly recreates the tense moments of open competition, the atmosphere of the showgrounds, riding schools and training establishments. Her prose sparkles with humor, has some real heart-stopping moments and a truly dramatic finale.  Flying Changes was first published by Arlington Books, London in 1985. Read by Chris Stafford. Flying Changes is available on Amazon. Music is courtesy of Marie-Lynn Hammond; @chevalgal and  http://marielynnhammond.com.

Dr. Inga Wolframm explains why we need our heroes and sidekicks, whether we are professional or amateur, and the role our support team has in our lives and riding performances, be that emotional, physical or psychological. Trust, respect, loyalty and confidence all play a vital part in the relationships of those who stand by us to celebrate the highs and support us during the low times.  You can send us questions, comment on this and other episodes at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com or on Facebook at Chris Stafford Radio and follow us on Twitter @ingawolframm and @chrisestafford

Daisy Trayford @exmooreventing and Ruthie Harbison @southernruthie talk about importing horses from England to America and how Daisy recently made the transition from the hills of Exmoor to the gentle landscape of Florida. They explain what it takes to bring horses and dogs across the pond and what what it costs to buy and ship an eventer for the U.S. market. Ruthie also tells us what's going on in #eventingsunnyflorida from HITS to the Florida Horse Park and the social life in between.  You can comment on this episode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com or on Facebook at Chris Stafford Radio. Join me on Twitter @chrisestafford

Irish journalist Louise Parkes returns with an update on the World Cup action in the Western European Leagues for dressage and jumping plus an explanation of the new show jumping Nations Cup and its new divisions, which gets underway in Abu Dhabi later this month.  We also hear how Ireland is having a reshuffle in its Chef d’Equipe ranks for jumping and eventing. You can comment on this episode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com and on Facebook at Chris Stafford Radio. Follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford

Talent, looks and opportunities take Oliver Jasny from the threadbare gymkhanas of his youth to the rarefied heights of international dressage where he becomes a celebrity, the darling of the dressage set and lands the biggest sponsorship in the history of equestrianism. But when his sister Kathryn goes to his sumptuous training establishment she does not like what she finds one little bit...  Caroline Akrill writes with a real knowledge of the equine world. She vividly recreates the tense moments of open competition, the atmosphere of the showgrounds, riding schools and training establishments. Her prose sparkles with humor, has some real heart-stopping moments and a truly dramatic finale.  Flying Changes was first published by Arlington Books, London in 1985. Read by Chris Stafford

Lissa Green joins me again after her African Safari to share an action packed trip, how she caught a nasty African bug, tennis news and 'most importantly' an update on her favorite football team; Manchester United. Oh, and there's news of her event team too as she gets ready for the first events in just a few weeks time.  You can join Lissa on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/LissaGreenEventing?fref=ts and follow her on Twitter @lissagreen88. Post your comments on this episode at http://chrisstafford.podbean.com and follow me on Twitter @chrisestafford

Singer-songwriter, playwright and editor, Marie-Lynn Hammond, shares her love of horses and how they inspire the lyrics in her music. The French-Canadian musician has recorded several albums and will be releasing Hoofbeat; her latest CD, in February. Marie-Lynn describes how she weaves a rich tapestry throughout her life to blend her music and love of animals.  We play three songs with a horsey theme; Flying Changes, Wild Horses 8 Mustangs and The Canadian. You can find out more about Marie-Lynn on her website at http://marielynnhammond.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/marielynn.hammond. Follow us on Twitter @chevalgal and @chrisestafford