Seabiscuit – The Story, the Hero and the Legend
Event on 2012-07-13 20:00:00
In Honour of the 100th Anniversary of the Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Jung Society Presents
Seabiscuit – The Story, the Hero and the Legend
A talk by Lyn Cowan, PhD exploring ideas around horse culture and the human spirit
The Calgary Stampede celebrates its Centennial this year. In keeping with this western heritage tradition, the Calgary Jung Society is hosting an inspiring lecture featuring the horse Seabiscuit – The Story, the Hero and the Legend. The Calgary Stampede embodies both the Hero, in the form of western cowboy culture, and Legend, in the many celebrated individuals who have been associated with and participated in the Calgary Stampede since its inception in 1912. The Rangeland Derby founder Guy Weadick, who introduced chuckwagon racing to the Stampede, stands out as a legend in his time. The Story of Seabiscuit complements the Stampede tradition of racing, horses and the spirit of the west.
This presentation will appeal to anyone who loves horses. It is for people challenged to do something difficult in life. It is for those who have suffered loss and grief, or who have loved deeply, or want to. Everyone will find something of value in Dr. Lyn Cowan's presentation and in her retelling of the Seabiscuit story. "Everyone who has attended this talk has come away deeply moved, with a new sense of the depth of the human spirit", says Dr. Cowan, who uses film clips from the movie to help illustrate the idea that the Seabiscuit saga is really an ancient myth re-lived in modern times.
Drawing on her training as an analytical psychologist, Lyn Cowan uses the Seabiscuit story as a historical, thrilling and inspiring example of how individuals change — in this case the owner, the trainer and jockeys Red Pollard and George Woolf (both Alberta natives). After this apparently ordinary horse comes into their lives, they accomplish heroic tasks at great risk. Though not born heroes, they become empowered to be more loyal to themselves, to each other and to this little horse. In the retelling, Lyn Cowan brings hope and revitalization to audiences touched by the Seabiscuit story.
"We draw resources necessary for survival, but also for greatness, from the deepest level of the spirit, and this is a timeless story for every single individual in whatever circumstance," says Cowan. "As has been the case so often in human history, a horse leads the way and shows us how to experience greatness."
Lyn Cowan, Ph.D., has been a practicing analytical psychologist since 1980, held a Professorship for ten years in the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology at the Minnesota School for Professional Psychology of Argosy University, and taught for two years at the C.G. Jung Center of Houston, Texas. She lectures frequently in the United States and internationally and is the author of three books. Her passion for horseracing began when she was eleven and continues unabated.
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at John Dutton Theatre
Central Public Library
Calgary, Canada
Belmont Stakes Charity Celebration
Event on 2012-06-07 19:00:00
Date: 06/07/2012
Time: 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Please join us for a fabulous evening of cocktails and hors d'oeuvres to celebrate the upcoming 144th running of the Belmont Stakes. Featuring catering by celebrity restaurateur Stephen Starr (impresario behind Morimoto & Buddakan restaurants), and a vibrant, one-of-a-kind electric violin performance by Sarah Charness – the evening will benefit Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, a leading private source of funding for equine medical research, and B.E.S.T. which provides a full range of health and human services to support the workers in the Belmont Park, Aqueduct and Saratoga barn areas. This is a must-attend event that shines a light on two important Thoroughbred racing industry charities that contribute to the well-being of horses and people who care for them. Tickets are 5 per person and may be purchased online or by calling (212) 521-5305.
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Address:150 West 17th Street
New York, NY 10022
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