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
• To subscribe, search Horses in the Morning OR Equine Affaire in your favorite podcast player!
• Equine Affaire on Facebook
• Horses In The Morning on Facebook

TIMESTAMPS:

10:48 - Hayden Kristal

36:58 - Auditor Shelly Foucher-Berggren

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
• Coupon: State Line Tack - Get 30% OFF any $49 order. Enter coupon code HRN at checkout. Please note: Some products are not eligible for the add'l discount due to manufacturer restrictions. These are noted in your shopping cart.
• 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

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

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

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

Timestamps:

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
• Visit the NRHA

Time Stamps:

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

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
• AERC check out the AERC calendar!

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

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:

• Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
• Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
• Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
• Please support this year's charity: Gallop for Life
• Pic Credit: Maxi Witrak
• Guest:  Maxi Witrak
• Guest Artist: Photographer Shelley Paulson
• Prize Providers: Cavallo Hoof Boots, Dreamers & Schemers, Espoir, Larissa Ann Fine Art, Starting in the Middle by Tik Maynard, USRider, Zero Proof Horse Treats, Kelly Herd Jewelry
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: Kentucky Performance Products, Weatherbeeta, Zero Proof Horse Treats and Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Timestamps:

04:00 - Gratitude

17:20 - Shelley Paulson

30:40 - Voicemails

38:35 - Maxi Witrak

50:00 - Best and Worst Horse Movies

01:05:00 - Prize Drawing

Mary Kitzmiller chats about how acclimatization fits into your horse training program. Listener questions about mouthy horses and dealing with grumpy boss mares at horse shows. Plus, Gaye Derusso joins us to talk about training gaited horses.

Episode 3829 Links

• Image Credit: Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship
• Today’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn
• Follow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook, Mary Kitzmiller’s Store
• Guest: Gaye Derusso | The Majestic Rider Facebook | Gaye Derusso Facebook | Gaye Derusso Instagram
• Follow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on Facebook
• Visit our sponsors! Chewy , MyNewHorse
• Advertise with Horse Radio Network
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: Listeners Like You

Time Stamps

• 9:22 How acclimatization fits into your horse training program
• 13:02 Gaye Derusso on training gaited horses
• 28:53 Dealing with mouthy horses
• 39:58 Bossy mares at horse shows