Horses in the Morning

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ICYMI: Everything About Equine Affaire in Massachusetts! Dec 18, 2025

Show notes

We had so much fun at Equine Affaire and we decided to devote our final episode of the year to recapping it just for you! We're interviewing two very special guests today who both attended the event and hearing all about it from them! First up, we're chatting with the incredibly hilarious Hayden Kristal, a fellow horse-lover and comedian extraordinaire, and then we're going to be joined by Shelly Foucher-Berggren, one of our very own HRN auditors. It's Equine Affaire, straight from the horse's mouth!

Horses in the Morning Episode 3839 - Show Notes & Links:

Hosts: Allison Rehnborg and Ashley Winch
Title Sponsor: Equine Affaire
Premier Sponsors: Chewy
Guest: Hayden Kristal
Guest: Auditor Shelly Foucher-Berggren
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TIMESTAMPS:

10:48 - Hayden Kristal

36:58 - Auditor Shelly Foucher-Berggren

The Lost Horses, James Update and Weird News for December 17, 2025 Dec 17, 2025

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Director Ashley Avis returns to discuss The Lost Horses, a national advocacy campaign working to end the U.S. horse slaughter pipeline. Coach Jenn gives us an update on James, more random holiday stuff and some mighty weird news. And, what did Jamie do? Listen in…

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3842 – Show Notes and Links:

Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
Submission form for Holiday Week Entries
Pic Credit: Jamie's new horse
Guest: Ashley Avis on the The Lost Horses
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Additional support for this podcast provided by: Weatherbeeta, US Rider, Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

05:20 - Daily Whinnies

08:20 - What did Jamie do?

17:00 - Ashley Avis on the The Lost Horses

39:50 - Jennifer with an update on James

57:40 - Weird News

01:10:00 - Auditor Post Show

Quarter Horse: Precision in Team Penning Dec 16, 2025

Show notes

You can't talk about Team Penning without talking about the Quarter Horse. This sport is perhaps the purest test of the breed's intelligence, speed, and 'cowiness.' In just 60 seconds, a team of three riders and their horses have to communicate, strategize, and execute a perfect cut. Where does that incredible skill come from? We're looking back at the foundation of the sport, exploring how the innate ability of the working cow horse gave birth to a competitive arena where teamwork and instinct are what truly win the day.

Hosts: Ashley Winch and Cat Guenther
Sponsor: Chewy
Guest: Kimberly Bytwerk
Guest: Elaine Hunter

NFR Wrap, Expensive Gifts and 1000 Saddles for December 15, 2025 by WERM Flooring Dec 15, 2025

Show notes

Today we look back at the 2025 NFR and Cowboy Christmas with Auditor Rachel. It is one of the largest attended horse events in the country and we will find out how it went. Plus, we take our annual look at the Neiman Marcus 2025 Holiday Fantasy Gifts and Jamie goes shopping! Listen in….

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3840 – Show Notes and Links:

Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
Guest: Rachel Briggs on the NFR
Additional support for this podcast provided by: Weatherbeeta, Equestrian +, Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

04:30 - Daily Whinnies

13:15 - Jamie's Christmas Gift

16:00 - Visiting Teskeys

27:30 - Rachel Briggs on the NFR

47:00 - Neiman Marcus 2025 Holiday Fantasy Gifts

55:06 - Auditor Post Show

Disney Week: Revisit Disney Animation for December 12, 2025 by Kentucky Performance Products Dec 12, 2025

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Revisit: In the final Disney Week episode Disney Animation Studios animator Daniel Peixe tells us how Tangled equine star Maximus came to life. Listen in...

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3839 – Show Notes and Links:

Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
Submission form for Holiday Week Entries
Pic Credit: NA
Guest: Daniel Peixe, Walt Disney Animation
Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network, My New Horse and Listeners Like You

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NRHA: Spin to Win: 2025 NRHA Futurity Champions Dec 11, 2025

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In this National Reining Horse Association episode, listen in as we step into the heart of reining’s biggest stage. We’re taking a deep dive into the runs, riders, and bloodlines that defined the 2025 NRHA Futurity. Ride along as we spotlight two Futurity champions —unpacking their preparation, training philosophy, standout moments in the pen, and the stories that powered their climb to the top. Get an inside look at what it truly takes to shine in one of the most competitive arenas in the sport of reining. Saddle up—this is where champions are made.

Guests and Links:

Hosts: Christy Landwehr
Photo Credits: Bur Oak, Andrea Bonaga
Guest: Gabriel Borges - Website
Guest: Gina-Maria Schumacher - Website
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Disney Week: Revisit The Animals at Animal Kingdom for December 10, 2025 Dec 10, 2025

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Revisit: We chat with lots of amazing members of the dedicated team that care for the animals at Animal Kingdom park and who help in their animal outreach programs around the world. Thanks to Robin Walker, Zoological Manager at Disney’s Tri-Circle D Ranch, Dr. Deidre Fontenot, Dr. Anne Savage, Rachel Daneault, Dr. Joseph Soltis, Dr. Zak Gezon, and Rachel Smith for just blowing our minds with your knowledge and enthusiasm for helping animals and people around the world. Listen in…

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3837 – Show Notes and Links:

Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
Submission form for Holiday Week Entries
Guests:
Robin Walker, Zoological Manager at Disney’s Tri-Circle D Ranch
Dr. Deidre Fontenot – Translocating birds in the Mariana Islands
Dr. Anne Savage – Saving the Cotton-top Tamarin, Purple Martins
Rachel Daneault – Primate Zoological Manager, Disney’s Animal Kingdom- Grauer’s Gorillas at GRACE
Dr. Joseph Soltis – Elephants and Bees Project
Dr. Zak Gezon – Butterflies
Rachel Smith – Sea turtles at Vero Beach
Links and Resouces: Disney Conservation Fund, Disney Animals Facebook, Disney’s Animals Science and Environment Facebook
Additional support for this podcast provided by: State Line Tack, Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Guess the Endurance Acronym, Mongol Derby Bid, for December 9, 2025 Dec 09, 2025

Show notes

Karen Chaton is joined by Patti Stedman to tell us just about everything we need to know to get through our first Endurance ride. Heather ‘Flash’ Accardo talks about her preparations for the Mongol Derby and common Endurance acronyms are deciphered, plus we make up a few new ones. A classic re-visit. Listen in…

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3832 – Show Notes and Links:

HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton, produced by Coach Jenn
Guest: Patti Stedman
Guest: Heather ‘Flash’ Accardo
Support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot , Chewy
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Disney Week: Revisit Live from Disney World Stables for December 8, 2025 by WERM Flooring Dec 08, 2025

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Revisit: Wendy and Glenn are live from the Tri-Circle-D Ranch in Disney World on International Podcast Day. Learn all about the magical horses at Disney World and the history of Walt Disney and his love of horses. Plus, Glenn rode a horse! Listen in..

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3835 – Show Notes and Links:

Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
Submission form for Holiday Week Entries
Photo: Yes, Glenn rode a horse, meet Jack Frost
Title Sponsor: WERM Flooring
Guest: Robin Walker, Zoological Manager at Disney’s Tri-Circle D Ranch at Fort Wilderness Campground
Guest: Carrie, Senior Ranch Hand at Disney’s Tri-Circle D Ranch at Fort Wilderness Campground.
Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Holiday Week Day 3: Maxi Witrak, Amazing Aurora and Holiday Movies for December 5, 2025 by Kentucky Performance Products Dec 05, 2025

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We end Holiday Week with the amazing comedian Maxi Witrak. Photographer Shelley Paulson is our artist of the day, her Aurora Borealis are spectacular and available for gifts. Plus, we take a look at the best and worst Christmas movies. Listen in....

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3834 – Show Notes and Links: