Horses in the Morning

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Mary Kitzmiller Horse Training Q & A, by Farnam for May 7, 2026 May 07, 2026

Show notes

Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about mouthy curious horses, horses who are afraid in the pasture, stopping buddy sour habit before they start, and the basics of starting liberty training.

Episode 3945 Links

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Today’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn
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Time Stamps

07:53 - First Steps in Liberty Training
24:40 - Helping the Mouthy Curious Horse
39:47 - Preventing Buddy Sour Trail Habits
53:04 - Novel (a.k.a Scary)Objects in the Pasture

Filming Starts, Equus Foundation, Iroquois Steeplechase for May 6, 2026 by Chewy and Farnam May 06, 2026

Show notes

Today we hear all about the 85th running of the Iroquois Steeplechase and take a look at the history and work of the Equus Foundation. This Day in Equine History takes us on a wild goose chase and some mighty weird news. Listen in…

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3944 – Show Notes and Links:

Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm & Glenn the Geek
Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
Title Sponsor: Chewy Equine and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control
Picture Credit: The 85th Iroquois Steeplechase Website
Guest: Dr. Karin Bump with the Equus Foundation
Guest: Dwight Hall, Chairman about the The 85th Iroquois Steeplechase
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Additional support for this podcast provided by: , Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Timestamps:

06:00 - Daily Whinnies, birthdays, new auditor
07:15 - New horse “Tito Bandito Dorito”
09:20 - Donna Brothers Derby replacement chat
14:00 - Equine Industry Vision Award & finalists
15:00 - Interview: Dr. Corinne Bump, Equus Foundation
30:00 - Interview: Dwight on Iroquois Steeplechase
37:00 - Ride TV streaming ad
39:20 - This Day in Equine History segment
42:50 - Jamie’s Weird News

AHC: Economic Impact - Why the Horse Industry Counts, Literally for May 5, 2026 May 05, 2026

Show notes

Explore why measuring the horse industry’s economic impact is essential for advocacy, funding, and long-term growth. Learn what the AHC Economic Impact Study includes, why updated data is urgently needed, and how it helps position the industry alongside other major economic sectors. We also highlight how this work connects to broader American Horse Council Foundation initiatives and how you can get involved.

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3943 –Show Notes and Links:

Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse Council
Sponsors: Markel Insurance, Equestrian Directory and ENSO Media Group
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Time Stamps:

01:01 - Why the economic impact study matters
04:11 - Markel Insurance sponsor
05:00 - Why the industry needs a new study now
08:00 - What the study measures (direct/indirect impact)
10:00 - What’s not included; not a horse census
13:52 - Other data sources and horse population gap
17:12 - Who funds and manages the national study
20:52 - State and custom breakout reports
23:25 - Using data for policy and regulation
29:37 - Timeline for the next national study
31:53 - AHC Foundation and United Horse Coalition
35:00 - Equine Welfare Data Collective and capacity issues
38:07 - Other foundation programs and closing appeal

KY Derby Wrap, Mystery Ride, Almost Died for May 4, 2026 by WERM Flooring May 04, 2026

Show notes

Jamie and Glenn break down the historic 152nd Kentucky Derby, from Golden Tempo’s massive upset to Cherie DeVaux’s milestone win. Plus, Auditor Melanie shares the magic of her farm’s mystery trail ride, and we share your harrowing and hilarious stories of why you "almost died today."

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3935– Show Notes and Links:

Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
Title Sponsor: WERM Flooring
Pic Credit: Auditor Melanie
Guest: Auditor Melanie on the Mystery Trail Ride
Sponsor: Cavallo Hoof Boots
Additional support for this podcast provided by: My New Horse, Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

00:30 - Jamie’s Derby bets
02:40 - Trainer and jockey pay
09:20 - Syndicate horse win
12:26 - Daily Whinnies
15:40 - Baby Butters castration
18:15 - New OTTB Gray Lux
23:55 - Amigo training update
25:30 - Melanie’s mystery trail ride
31:21 - Will Coleman course walk
38:58 - “I almost died today” stories
45:45 - Jamie’s loose cinch incident

The Kentucky Derby And Realli BAD Adz for May 1, 2026 May 01, 2026

Show notes

HITM: Our annual silly preview of the Kentucky Derby. This time we are joining by Auditor Clark for a round of Derby Trivia. Random nonsense and our picks. Plus, some pint sized Realli Bad Adz. Listen in...

AUDITOR POST SHOW: Imposter syndrome is real.

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3941 – Show Notes and Links:

Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
Pic Credit: Jamie' new horse.
Guest: Auditor Clark
Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equestrian Plus, Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

01:01 - Derby silliness: mental-illness horse names
04:00 - Butters’ castration dilemma
05:00 - Daily Whinnies
12:00 - New OTTB shipping drama
14:00 - Derby food, beer, worker stats
18:00 - Derby field rundown & human-interest stories
24:00 - Derby trivia game with Clark
48:00 - Really Bad Ads
61:00 - Auditor post show
63:00 - Jamie’s “I’m the funny one” realization
70:00 - Scooter hay allergy update & new OTTB note

Revisit Ep 5 - Donna Barton Brothers and Zenyatta for April 30, 2026 Apr 30, 2026

Show notes

A special treat for you today, we are revisiting Episode 5 of HITM from November 5, 2010. It’s all about Zenyatta and the Breeder’s Cup today with Zenyatta’s exercise rider Steve Willard, NBC and TVG’s Donna Barton Brothers, and Eclipse Winning Jockey Frankie Lavato. Plus, the first Chronicle Report and we hear from listeners on Zenyatta. Listen in…

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 5 (now 3938) – Show Notes and Links:

Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
Hosts: Jamie Jennings and Glenn the Geek and produced by Jennifer H. (See host bios.)
Today’s Caller Prize: A pair of Uncle Jimmys Hanging Balls.
Large Monthly Prizes: A $500.00 Holiday Shopping Spree from Equestrian Collections and your choice of a Vespucci Bridle and Reins from World Equestrian Brands.
Segment: The Chronicle Report with Lisa Slade
Guest: Steve Willard, Zenyatta’s Exercise Rider
Guest: Donna Barton Brothers
Guest: Frankie Lavato, Jr. visit him at www.equicizer.com.

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Tammy Returns, Those Horses and Weird News for April 29, 2026 by Chewy Apr 29, 2026

Show notes

HITM: Jamie shares her Kentucky weekend highlights. Our "Where Are They Now?" segment features Tammy Sronce, a champion mounted shooter and Road to the Horse Director of Operations. DeAnn from Horse Nation discusses the "What Did You Do This Time?" horses in our lives, and we wrap up with some Weird News.

Auditor Post Show: Glenn and Jamie both had close encounters with snakes.

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3937 – Show Notes and Links:

Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm & Glenn the Geek
Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
Title Sponsor: Chewy Equine
Picture Credit: Tammy Sronce
Guest: Tammy Sronce, Director Of Operations at Road to the Horse
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Additional support for this podcast provided by: My New Horse, Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Timestamps:

00:55 - Kentucky weekend recap & castle visit
05:55 - Eventing highlights & riders’ stories
10:00 - Auditor birthdays & new auditor
10:40 - Lucas wins first tennis tournament
12:05 - New Vocations visit & horse shopping
14:55 - Jamie adopts new gray OTTB
19:30 - Donna Brothers retirement & old episode replay
22:00 - Visiting Zenyatta at Lane’s End
25:55 - “Where Are They Now” with Tammy Sronce
44:50 - Horse Nation with Deann (Barbados & diesel prices)
55:50 - Weird News segment
1:06:40 - Auditor post show: snake stories & barn wildlife

Riding in the Foxhunting Field and How to Halt Correctly for April 28, 2026 Apr 28, 2026

Show notes

The hunt field is the definition of Real World Riding! Solange speaks on her love of the field and how it truly is a place for All Riders…and All Horses! Next we have an interview with a long time Foxhunter who shares her riding story. Spring is here and Solange thinks that this makes it the perfect time for us all to practice our halt transitions!

Horses in the Morning Stable Riding with Solange Episode 3936:

Host: Solange of Stable Riding
Sponsor: Stable Riding
Guest: Valerie

Time Stamps:

00:32 - Solange on riding cliques and foxhunting
02:46 - Discovering foxhunting at 17
05:00 - Foxhunting basics and terminology
06:21 - Hunt fields and field master roles
07:41 - Community vibe and introducing Valerie
09:11 - Wild hunt on bad pony Pickles
10:17 - Valerie’s age and starting riding at 36
12:36 - Anxiety around “large fauna” and value of groundwork
16:05 - Why Valerie loves hunting and “church” on horseback
20:00 - Meet Gorn, the OTTB gentle giant
24:12 - Memorable joint meet and extended trot “sailing”
29:34 - Stable Riding vs show ring position and key tweaks
34:54 - Huge rear and “sit a little trouble” success story
40:00 - Rex the standardbred and foxhunting’s inclusivity
45:39 - Rider tip: practicing halt transitions

Rocky Mountain Horses and Champion Steele for April 27, 2026 by WERM Flooring Apr 27, 2026

Show notes

HITM: "Breeds of the Alphabet” brings us the Rocky Mountain Horse with Gaye Derusso. Cara Blanchard joins us to talk about her amazing Arabian Stallion who became USEF National Champion FEI Horse of the Year. Plus, a fire update and we learn about the first horse shows in America. Listen in…

AUDITOR POST SHOW: Auditor Sandra tells us about her new horse, Cyrus and she is a horse appraiser.

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3935– Show Notes and Links:

Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
Title Sponsor: WERM Flooring
Pic Credit:
Guest: Gaye Derusso on the Rocky Mountain Horse
Guest: Cara Blanchard and her horse Steele
Sponsor: ClariFly
Additional support for this podcast provided by: My New Horse, Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

03:18 - Hosts react to Kentucky 5*
08:20 - Daily Whinnies
09:33 - Ashley’s move & AHP/Lexington
11:09 - Wildfire near Glenn’s farm update
15:25 - Rocky Mountain Horse with Gay DeRusso
33:26 - Steele the Arabian FEI horse with Cara Blanchard
47:20 - This Day in Equine History
57:40 - Auditor post show with Sandra & horse appraisal

The Joy Crew, Dumb Injuries and Prizes for April 20, 2026 by Kentucky Performance Products Apr 24, 2026

Show notes

HITM: In today’s “Where are they now?”, we have multiple world champion dog trainer, movie and TV wrangler, Chrissy Joy. Then we find out what dumb injuries our listeners have had and give away prizes for Realli Bad Adz. Listen in….

AUDITOR POST SHOW: No Post Show - have a great weekend!

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3934 – Show Notes and Links:

Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm & Glenn the Geek
Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
Picture Credit: Chrissy Joy
Guest: Chrissy Joy of the Joy Crew | Website | Facebook
Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.
Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like You