Hooves of the Horses

Throughout life one experiences a lot of things, but one thing that not everyone has experienced is the riding or caring of horses. Horses are the central theme of today's episode of The Apple Seed. They have been a key player in history, in western migration, in poetry and in storytelling. Songs, short stories, novels and poems have centered around the ‘Cowboy’ and therefore the horse for a long time. Many folktales and songs have been connected to life through the vision of a horse. There is always something new to be learned- whether it’s through hearing about one’s connection to their horse, some of the tales behind the hope that horses carry on their backs, or just a funny tale involving the majestic beasts, all are welcome. So let us all sit down together and learn something new, feel the wind on our face, and imagine the freedom that horses and the love of land and animals can bring. On today’s episode, enjoy the following: “The Squire’s Bride” by Ed Stivender from Classics Revisited (5:53) Famously called “the Robin Williams of storytelling” Ed Stivender has worked as a storyteller since 1977 after he quit his teaching day job in Connecticut. He has since worked with festivals, orchestras and many other artists to connect his stories to his audience. In this story about an arranged marriage, he includes voices and singing to narrate beyond the written word. “The Iron Horse” by The Three D’s from Heritage (2:19) Figuring out what to name a band can be tricky. This particular band went through names like ‘The Salt City Three’ before resting on a classic play on names- The Three D’s; Denis, Duane and Rick transformed to Dick to make it work. And the name stuck! Their career was heroic and inspired children and families everywhere. In this upbeat song, "The Iron Horse", The Three D’s describe a train and the magnificent image of the exploration of the new world. “The Blind Harper” by Paddy Tutty from The Roving Jewel (5:30) Paddy Tutty is best known as a singer of traditional songs. Her re