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 Chaton
• Title Sponsor: Farnam and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control
• Sponsor: The Distance Depot and Ororo Heated Wear
• Guest: Gaye DeRusso, the Majestic Rider, listen to her endurance song
• Guest: Kelsey Russell, part of the U.S. Endurance Team at the 2026 FEI Endurance World Championship
• AERC check out the AERC calendar!

Time Stamps:

06:00 - Parade challenges

13:00 - Endurance Tip

20:00 - Gaye DeRusso

35:50 - 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 Geek
• Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
• Title Sponsor: WERM Flooring
• Pic Credit: Nicole Miller
• Guest: Nicole Miller, All We Carry Home | Instagram | Facebook
• Sponsor: ORORO Heated Apparel and Cavallo
• Sponsor: 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 You

Time Stamps:

05:36 - Daily Whinnies

07:30 - Monty Services

17:00 - Nicole Mille

34:40 - Homer Update

36:05 - 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 Geek
• Enter Free to win Holiday Week Prizes
• Enter 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 Store
• Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
• Pic Credit: Jen Sedlatschek
• Guest: 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 You

Time Stamps:

06:25 - Daily Whinney

11:28 - Jen Sedlatschek

27:00 - History

32:18 - 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 Links

• Image Credit: Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship
• Today’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn
• 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! My New Horse, Practical Horseman On Demand
• Advertise with Horse Radio Network
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: Listeners Like You

Time Stamps

• 9:00 - Disengaging the hindquarters
• 27:20 - Introducing a horse to a new bit
• 39:00 - Teaching a young horse to go forward
• 51:40 - 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 Geek
• Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
• Title Sponsor: Chewy Equine
• Pic Credit: Dr. Jena Questen
• Guest: Dr. Jena Questen, DVM of ResqRanch
• Sponsor: CareCredit
• Sponsor: Use coupon code HRN to get $10 off your first order at EquestrianChocolateCo.com
• Sponsor: 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 You

Time Stamps:

07:14 - Daily Whinnies

15:00 - Dr. Jena Questen

37:50 - History

50:00 - 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 Council
• Sponsors: Pyrahna and SmartEquine
• Subscribe to the American Horse Council Podcast - Search American Horse Council Podcast on your podcast player.
• Guest: Misty Valdez of BackCountry Horsemen of America
• Guest: Justine Staten of the Kansas Horse Council
• Follow 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 Geek
• Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
• Title Sponsor: WERM Flooring
• Pic Credit: https://ivyshorses.com/
• Guest: Ivy Starnes from Ivy's Horse Training | Facebook
• Sponsor: ORORO Heated Apparel
• Sponsor: 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 You

Time Stamps:

09:50 - Daily Whinnies

13:38 - Samson Surgery Update

24:00 - Ivy Starnes

41:00 - History

44:35 - EFWP

56:40 - Auditor Post Show

Racing analyst and handicapper Ben Kudla from Equibase joins the show to preview the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Keeneland. Ben breaks down what makes this year's event so special, gives expert insight into the top contenders for the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic and shares what to watch across the weekend's championship races. Plus, some Realli Bad Adz…

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4073 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
• Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
• Title Sponsor: Purina
• Pic Credit: Ben Kudla on X
• Guest: Ben Kudla from Equibase | The Inside Track Podcast
• Sponsor: Ororo Heated Apparel
• 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 You

Time Stamps:

04:38 - Daily Whinnies

07:18 - Breeder's Cup Chat

09:40 - Ben Kudla

29:21 - Our Picks

32:30 - Realli BAd Adz

Glenn and Jamie celebrate Halloween with spooky horse stories, including the legend of the Headless Horseman and tales of haunted horses. Jamie shares an update on Samson’s breathing diagnosis, and the hosts rank Halloween candy and pet costumes, swap weird news, and close with a ghost story from Manassas Battlefield.

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4071– Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
• Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
• Title Sponsor: Chewy Equine
• Pic Credit: Jamie's Samson
• Sponsor: CareCredit
• Sponsor: 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 You

Time Stamps:

08:40 - Daily Whinnies

09:00 - Samson update

33:00 - Headless Horseman

44:50 - History

58:40 - Weird News

Jessie Dowling from Iron Ledge Farm has done something incredible! She has completed some of the most difficult endurance races in the world. The Mongol Derby, Gaucho Derby and the Tevis. Most riders dream of one day riding in one of these races and here Jessie has done all 3 in just 4 years. Listen to Jessie describe her own experiences and also speak on now coaching endurance riders to have their own adventures. Then Solange dives into another listener question explaining a simple yet complicated concept at the same time. Posting Trot Diagonals!

Horses in the Morning Stable Riding with Solange Episode 16:

• Host: Solange of Stable Riding
• Sponsor: Stable Riding
• Guest: Jessie Dowling from Iron Ledge Farm

Time Stamps:

10:00 - Jessie Dowling

34:30 - Rider Tip

We kick off Halloween week with a fascinating look at police horse retirement! Retired Police Sergeant Jennifer Arcuri joins us to share the inspiring work being done at 10-42 Police Horse Retirement Home, Inc., Florida's dedicated sanctuary for retired mounted law enforcement horses. Plus, we dive into a spooky equine tale from the past, explore equestrian history, and share our usual horsey chat!

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4069– 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: Jennifer Arcuri
• Guest: Jennifer Arcuri from 10-42 Police Horse Retirement Home, Inc. | Facebook | Instagram
• Sponsor: 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 You

Time Stamps:

05:28 - Daily Whinnies

14:30 - Jennifer Arcuri

36:51 - History

40:00 - Halloween Chat

49:00 - Halloween Story