Spilling the stories

A true childhood memory

I have called this "The Elephant Gun" A memory about 55 years ago. on my Grandparents farm in Drummond .

7 Oct 6 min

A humourous look at an early morning hike. Do you know how this feels? laugh along with me.

"Spilling the Stories' is more than a podcast it is a multifaceted audio experience that caters to a wide spectrum of interests. Whether you seek inspiration from real-life stories, wish to revisit childhood wonder through storytelling, or enjoy the comforting chaos of everyday ramblings our three channels have something special…

12 Sep 3 min

"Grampie Stories". Phillip the unicorn and the fire

An exciting kids' story about a pony who is a unicorn. Phillipe's adopted dad Dave and friends burn a firebreak on the farm all the horses look on in surprise as the fire takes off, into an inferno Dave and his helpers run to escape .

5 Sep 4 min

"Grampies Stories" Phillipe the unicorn Pony makes a friend

This story is book one in the childrens book series. A surprise move from his mountain home leaves Phillipe scared and worried, he is nervous about meeting new friends, listen along to this story to find out how he manages to move and find new friends…

5 Sep 7 min

Here is another cute short story it is a limirick Written by Di Eliasov for her son Benjamin.

Rosie the pig and Taxi the cat enjoy a great friendship…

5 Sep 1 min

"A BIG plate of kindness."a super book written by Michelle Linde and magically illustrated by Thabiso Gcwensa

Mart the little mouse has moved to a more peaceful home. He makes unexpected friends and finds that "kindness will always be rewarded" The book is interactive and another friend can be found.

5 Sep 10 min

A delightful kids story.

This is a short story written for children by Merle Mc Lennan and beautifully illustrated by Chelsea Wade. .Very interactive for children with lot of characters to find within the story. Danny the dog does not know that the family are moving and is not happy.. Thankfully it all works…

5 Sep 3 min

The Colonel comes to inspect.

A boyhood memory of my grandparents and my late brother. We had so much fun with my grandparents it was only much later in my life that I realised the connection I had with my family. What a pity it takes so long to figure this out. To be honest,…

23 Aug 3 min

I recently had a hospital procedure. and was told not to bath.I never listen.

This is the ramifications of listening to the doctor, then maybe being a little bit too clever. .This .is another practice session.By doing this i am learning to edit and improve my sound. I hope its worth a giggle…

23 Aug 6 min

In my seventies, I've come to appreciate that adventures come in all shapes and sizes.This is a new one

It all started with children's stories featuring a charming pony. Kids were not only curious about his history and adventures but also surprisingly intrigued by my own experiences. We explored various places together, from visits to Gambit the Dolphin at Ushaka Marine World in Durban to days at the beach…

23 Aug 6 min

Tracey Cummings ,an amazing lady full of compassion for the travelers around her both animal and human

Tracey Cummings was involved over many years, with riding for the disabled, now an Advanced Practitioner and Instructor at Emmett Technique South Africa she helps both humans and animals.

12 Aug 19 min

Craig Peters Such an iconic voice.

What a morning it was for me an avid horseman to sit with an iconic voice of South African horse racing.. Just to hear the voice invokes the adrenalin rush. I remember the 50cents of school boy bets, the should I shouldn’t I of bigger bets. I was never a…

23 Apr 15 min

Toward the end of last year, I visited Grant Langley at his stable yard in Summerveld we sat on the front veranda .

Situated in Summerveld. Kwa Zulu natal, Grant and Carla Langley are the owners of the Langley Equestrian centre and Foresyte Stud. Both have a wealth of experience and are passionate about their horses. Grant has a degree and diploma in equine studies and is a level 2 SANEF Instructor and…

30 Mar 15 min

I chat to well known Veterinarian Dr. Ralph Katzwinkel.BVSc MBA.[HENLEY UK]

We find out who Dr. Ralph is. A Vet and a Dad, who holds a Business Management degree. Did you know he has represented South Africa in shooting and is also a waterski champion? We go back in time and hear about his childhood.

17 Feb 35 min

Patsy Devine a natural Horsemanship Specialist and Artist, and owner of Triple H Horsemanship Centre.

Patsy does fine art specializing in horses, on any surface in any medium. Her passion is helping horses using natural training methods. She studied with Pat Parelli. After many years of following Parelli Natural Horsemanship to the letter, a group of instructors in Australia some of whom were top PNH…

16 Feb 21 min

Raptor Rescue Centre. and Ben Hoffman

After 23 years situated near the lion park, a quick exit is needed. Since we chatted Jacqui Gray has set up WhatsApp groups for volunteers and much-needed help is lining up to help the birds. They need to start from scratch. Listen in to Ben Hoffman, and if you can…

15 Jan 7 min

Rachel Venniker South Africas only lady jockey.

A dynamic young lady who is a testimony to what you put in you get out. We chat about her childhood her ponies and her battle to get where she is now. She had a team of folk rooting for her.. An inspiration to all young people.

15 Jan 21 min

I have interesting chats I felt there was a need to find out more about some of the folk in the horse-ridin business

Di Poupard an amazing horsewoman who has devoted her life to rescuing horses, with us is Margie Keyter who took over the Unit from Di.. She started the S.P.C A. Horse rescue unit in 1984 Which she managed for nearly 10 years She had an amazing childhood which we hear…

7 Dec 2023 17 min

Dave Leslie chats to Dominique Rey at the yard ridng school based at the Jockey academy

I want to do a series of podcasts chatting to people I know in the horse riding field. I want to show a personal side to the riders and instructors vets farriers anybody who shares my passion for our world of horses. Dom was kind enough to let me use…

24 Nov 2023 6 min

The amazon adventure mystery and mayhem

A teenage dream to travel the Amazon River becomes a scary reality with the piranhas and anacondas. What could have happened?

24 Oct 2023 8 min