Glenn is joined by special co-host Lily Bison of Gallop for Life for an episode about cancer and its impact on the horse community. Gallop for Life provides support through this tough time in people's lives. We feature Megan Smits, a breast cancer survivor who channeled her recovery into founding her own non-profit dedicated to serving young people with special needs and more. Listen in...

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3952– Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Lily Bison of Gallop for Life
• Link: Gallop for Life
• Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
• Title Sponsor: WERM Flooring
• Pic Credit: Megan Smits
• Guest: Megan Smits of Oak Lawn Equestrian | Conneqtions
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: US Rider, Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

• 01:44 - What is Gallop for Life
• 03:31 - Who Gallop for Life supports
• 04:13 - Why these cancer episodes
• 05:24 - How to find Gallop for Life
• 07:25 - Early detection message
• 10:27 - Introduce Megan
• 11:05 - Megan’s background
• 13:50 - Cancer diagnosis story
• 18:32 - Barn support during treatment
• 26:52 - Advocacy
• 38:49 - Subsidy program & how to help
• 43:18 - Hope and closing message

Jamie goes One on One with legendary racing writer Steve Haskin for an intimate, story-filled ride from Brooklyn street kid to Hall of Fame journalist, sharing how a chance break, a supportive family, and a filly named Mandy’s Grace led all the way to the Kentucky Derby. Along the way, he opens up with unforgettable behind-the-scenes tales of Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Cigar, Afleet Alex, Rachel Alexandra, and Zenyatta that every racing fan will love. Listen in....

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3951 – 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: Steve Haskin
• Guest: Steve Haskin | Secretariat.com | Facebook | Photography
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Timestamps:

• 01:49 - Steve Haskin introduction
• 02:26 - Joan, Mandy & family life
• 07:12 - From Wall Street to racing
• 12:31 - Morning Telegraph break
• 15:30 - Father’s influence & “right place”
• 17:00 - Mucho Macho Man & Reeves
• 18:35 - Fighting for Smarty’s Hall spot
• 21:21 - Mandy’s Grace & Pavlovian
• 25:47 - Betting philosophy & gut feelings
• 33:25 - Horse rapid-fire setup
• 33:36 - Secretariat & the famous photo
• 40:00 - Seattle Slew, Afleet Alex, Cigar, Rachel & Zenyatta
• 55:34 - Closing plugs & sign-off

This special episode features Samantha Clark and Glenn sharing the history of the 2010 World Equestrian Games. They discuss how Dr. Lyons and Alltech were crucial to the games' success and the evolution of the Horse Radio Network. They are joined by their friend, Alltech's Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Susanna Elliott. Listen in....

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3949 – Show Notes and Links:

1. Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm & Glenn the Geek
2. Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
3. Title Sponsor: Chewy Equine
4. Picture Credit: Glenn
5. Guest: Susanna Elliott, Alltech's Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
6. Guest: Samantha Clark
7. Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Timestamps:

1. 01:08 - Hosts introduce special WEG edition
2. 02:00 - Honoring Dr. Lyons & Alltech’s role
3. 03:26 - Lasting legacy of 2010 WEG in Kentucky
4. 03:57 - Origin of Horse Radio Network & podcasting
5. 06:23 - Building the 2010 Radio Show & lead‑up coverage
6. 07:52 - Meeting Alltech and Susanna
7. 10:25 - Story of Dr. Lyons and founding Alltech
8. 15:09 - Why sponsor WEG and bring it to Lexington
9. 18:56 - Community buy‑in and Games atmosphere
10. 25:20 - Para fundraiser live show at Alltech studio
11. 27:02 - Press pass crisis and Alltech rescue
12. 30:49 - Daily coverage and favorite WEG memories
13. 35:38 - Post‑Games impact, legacy, and documentary work

Diane Connolly, Old Dominion ride manager tells us about this year's ride in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Jamie Reid Ruff shares some tips on promoting the sport in your local community. Plus, Karen has some great thoughts on the mental game of endurance riding. Listen in...

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3948 – Show Notes and Links:

• HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
• Title Sponsor: Farnam and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control
• Sponsor: The Distance Depot
• Guest: Diane Connolly, AERC National Championship at Old Dominion
• Guest: Jamie Reid Ruff
• AERC check out the AERC calendar!

Time Stamps:

• 03:00 - Apollo’s rescue and rehab update
• 05:08 - Nutrition deep dive and supplements
• 10:04 - Mental game of endurance riding
• 17:00 - Old Dominion National Championship overview
• 19:54 - “Beast of the East” trail description
• 22:54 - Cavalry Award rules and challenges
• 25:57 - Base camp setup and ride-week activities
• 29:45 - Distance Depot fly masks & boots
• 35:18 - “Survival of endurance” with Jamie Ruff
• 40:38 - Horse cookies & old-school outreach ideas
• 51:42 - How to get started in endurance & closing remarks

Jamie goes one on one with the amazing Sydney Steverson. She has become quite the celebrity in the Eventing world. They sat down at the KY Three Day and talked all things Eventing, horses and life. Listen in....

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3947– 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: Sydney and Jamie
• Guest: Sydney Steverson | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube
• Sponsor: Clarifly
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: My New Horse, Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Roxane Durant of the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) joins us to talk about how far they have come with the Association. Plus, some historical news and some sad news. Plus, some Realli BAD Adz to end the show. Listen in…

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3946 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
• Title Sponsors: Kentucky Performance Products and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control
• Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
• Pic Credit: IEA Website
• Guest: Roxane Durant, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA)
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: My New Horse, Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

• 00:39 - Derby winner skips Preakness
• 03:59 - Jamie’s new training horses
• 04:55 - Upcoming schedule
• 06:20 - “Horses in the Morning” theme story
• 08:08 - Daily Winnies
• 08:40 - Tito Bandito Dorito background
• 11:45 - Farm life & fiber internet news
• 15:15 - Interview: Roxanne Durant & IEA
• 33:09 - On This Day in Equine History
• 38:30 - Really Bad Ads

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

• Image Credit: Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship
• Today’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn
• Title Sponsor: Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control
• Follow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook, Mary Kitzmiller’s Store
• Follow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on Facebook
• Visit our other sponsors! Spalding Fly Predators
• Advertise with Horse Radio Network
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: Listeners Like You

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

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
• 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

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

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:

1. Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse Council
2. Sponsors: Markel Insurance, Equestrian Directory and ENSO Media Group
3. Subscribe to the American Horse Council Podcast - Search American Horse Council Podcast on your podcast player.
4. Follow Horses In The Morning on Facebook
5. Follow the American Horse Council on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)

Time Stamps:

1. 01:01 - Why the economic impact study matters
2. 04:11 - Markel Insurance sponsor
3. 05:00 - Why the industry needs a new study now
4. 08:00 - What the study measures (direct/indirect impact)
5. 10:00 - What’s not included; not a horse census
6. 13:52 - Other data sources and horse population gap
7. 17:12 - Who funds and manages the national study
8. 20:52 - State and custom breakout reports
9. 23:25 - Using data for policy and regulation
10. 29:37 - Timeline for the next national study
11. 31:53 - AHC Foundation and United Horse Coalition
12. 35:00 - Equine Welfare Data Collective and capacity issues
13. 38:07 - Other foundation programs and closing appeal

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

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