Horses in the Morning

Melanie Michalak, one of the equestrian world's premier musical freestyle designers, joins us as we chat about her impressive background crafting award-winning choreography and music for elite competitions, including the Olympic Trials and Pan Am Games! Plus, some history and Realli BAD Adz, listen in…AUDITOR POST SHOW: Jamie is sick, no one wants to hear that!HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4083 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekEnter Free to win Holiday Week PrizesEnter a Song or Poem for Holiday Week. Use the Voicemail button on the right side of the website or submit your entry here!Jamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsSponsor: EquestrianChocolateCo.com and use code HRN at checkout to get $10 off your first order!Pic Credit: Melanie MichalakGuest: Melanie Michalak, Freestyle DesignerSpalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order. Additional support for this podcast provided by: RideTV, US Rider, My New Horse, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 07:10 - Daily Whinney13:10 - Melanie Michalak30:58 - History34:00 - Realli BAD Adz

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Happy Veterans Day! Long-time Thoroughbred industry executive and cartoonist Remi Bellocq to chat about his brand-new book, Horses Are Funny. Plus, David Saunders helps a listener whose driving horse was bolting and some mighty weird news, listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4081– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: Chewy EquineEnter Free to win Holiday Week PrizesEnter a Song or Poem for Holiday Week. Use the Voicemail button on the right side of the website or submit your entry here!Pic Credit: Remi BellocqGuest: Remi Bellocq on his new book Horses Are FunnyGuest: David SaundersSponsor: CareCreditSponsor: Use coupon code HRN to get $10 off your first order at EquestrianChocolateCo.comSponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: US Rider, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:03:00 - Daily Whinnies10:30 - Remi Bellocq34:50 - David Saunders46:30 - Weird News

Gaye DeRusso joins us to talk about gaited horses on the trail, including what drew her to gaited breeds, common mistakes, and keeping horses in gait across challenging terrain. Freshly named U.S. Endurance Team athlete Kelsey Russell drops by to share insights on her selection for the 2026 FEI Endurance World Championship in Butheeb! Plus, the Endurance training tip focuses on telling the distance to your competitors. Listen in….HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4080 – Show Notes and Links:HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonTitle Sponsor: Ororo Winter WearSponsor: The Distance Depot and Ororo Heated WearGuest: Gaye DeRusso, the Majestic Rider, listen to her endurance songGuest: Kelsey Russell, part of the U.S. Endurance Team at the 2026 FEI Endurance World ChampionshipAERC check out the AERC calendar!Time Stamps:06:00 - Parade challenges13:00 - Endurance Tip20:00 - Gaye DeRusso35:50 - Kelsey Russell

Jamie catches us up on her weekend in California at Monty Roberts’ services. Author Nicole Miller, discusses her new novel All We Carry Home and the inspiring rescue of prized horses, including Arabians” during World War II known as Operation Cowboy. Listen in....HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4079– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: Nicole MillerGuest: Nicole Miller, All We Carry Home | Instagram | FacebookSponsor: ORORO Heated Apparel and CavalloSponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Ride TV, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 05:36 - Daily Whinnies07:30 - Monty Services17:00 - Nicole Mille34:40 - Homer Update36:05 - History

Jen Sedlatschek, Director of Marketing & Communications for Equestrian Events, Inc., discusses the logistics, planning, and behind-the-scenes efforts that go into putting on the Kentucky Three-Day Event, as well as preparations for its milestone 50th anniversary. Plus, some Realli BAd Adz and a new batch of prizes. Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4078 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekEnter Free to win Holiday Week PrizesEnter a Song or Poem for Holiday Week. Use the Voicemail button on the right side of the website or submit your entry here!Jamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsPic Credit: Jen SedlatschekGuest: Jen Sedlatschek, Director of Marketing & Communications for Equestrian Events, Inc.Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order. Additional support for this podcast provided by: RideTV, US Rider, My New Horse, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 06:25 - Daily Whinney11:28 - Jen Sedlatschek27:00 - History32:18 - Realli BAd Adz

Mary Kitzmiller answers listener a question about introducing a horse to a new bit, helping young horses move forward, and the next steps after introducing a target in R+ training.Episode 4077 LinksImage Credit: Mary Kitzmiller HorsemanshipToday’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach JennFollow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook, Mary Kitzmiller’s StoreFollow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookVisit our other sponsors! My New Horse, Practical Horseman On DemandAdvertise with Horse Radio NetworkAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Listeners Like YouTime Stamps9:00 - Disengaging the hindquarters27:20 - Introducing a horse to a new bit39:00 - Teaching a young horse to go forward51:40 - R+ Training next step after target

Happy Anniversary to us! In today’s health segment Dr. Jena Questen joins us to discuss the five medical conditions that can masquerade as behavior problems. Monty Roberts Celebration of Life is happening in California and we play a little tribute to him. Plus, we look at the Guinness records set in 2026 involving horses, listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4076– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: Chewy EquinePic Credit: Dr. Jena QuestenGuest: Dr. Jena Questen, DVM of ResqRanchSponsor: CareCreditSponsor: Use coupon code HRN to get $10 off your first order at EquestrianChocolateCo.comSponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: US Rider, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:07:14 - Daily Whinnies15:00 - Dr. Jena Questen37:50 - History50:00 - World Records

This episode we sit down with Back Country Horseman of American and the Coalition of State Horse Councils to talk about trail safety for all riders and how we can protect access to the trails we love. Join us after for our legislation and regulatory update where we explore three major Federal rules that are currently putting access to our public lands at risk. HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4075 –Show Notes and Links:Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse CouncilSponsors: Pyrahna and SmartEquineSubscribe to the American Horse Council Podcast - Search American Horse Council Podcast on your podcast player.Guest: Misty Valdez of BackCountry Horsemen of AmericaGuest: Justine Staten of the Kansas Horse CouncilFollow the American Horse Council on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)

HITM: Ivy Starnes from Ivy's Horse Training, specializes in helping gaited horses achieve smooth, comfortable gaits using gentle, relaxed methods on a loose rein, avoiding harsh bits or weighted shoes. Plus, a Samson surgery update and some of your Equestrian First World Problems. Listen in…AUDITOR POST SHOW: Lisa is joining us in the post show to tell what it is like living in a house for the first time in nine years. HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4074– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: https://ivyshorses.com/Guest: Ivy Starnes from Ivy's Horse Training | FacebookSponsor: ORORO Heated ApparelSponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.Additional support for this podcast provided by: Ride TV, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 09:50 - Daily Whinnies13:38 - Samson Surgery Update24:00 - Ivy Starnes41:00 - History44:35 - EFWP56:40 - Auditor Post Show