We start the show with Poop Week, by Poseidon Animal Health, and a discussion on the importance of Dung Beetles. Then we transition to Endurance with author and Endurance Rider Donna Snyder Smith and her new book "The Alchemy of Horses: A Journey of Self-Healing". Listen in...

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3516 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
• Title Sponsor: Poseidon Animal Health
• Guest: Donna Snyder Smith, author of The Alchemy of Horses: A Journey of Self-Healing
• Guest: Jane Myers of Equiculture.net on Dung Beetles
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

02:46 - The World Endurance Championships

13:16 - Jane Myers

24:53 - Kristen from The Distance Depot

29:16 - Donna Snyder Smith

Tevis winner Jeanette 'Jay' Mero joins us to discuss her amazing win in blazing hot conditions and she also addresses the horses that were lost this year. Then her daughter, Reyna Mero, tells us about riding with her Mom, coming in 2nd and winning the "Haggin Cup". Plus Karen explains efficient trot transitions are key to conserving your horse's energy and maintaining a good pace throughout an endurance ride. Listen in....

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3496 – Show Notes and Links:

• The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Coach Jenn and Karen Chaton
• Image Credit: Horses in the Morning
• Guest: Jeanette 'Jay' Mero, DVM
• Guest: Reyna Mero
• Watch the Tevis Cup Webcast
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, EquestrianPlus, and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

5:00 - Tevis Wrap

14:24 - Trot Transitions

19:30 - Kristen Distance Depot

25:34 - Jeanette 'Jay' Mero, DVM

52:53 - Reyna Mero

Judy Hayamizu shares the harrowing story of her horse Sparky's week long walk about in the California wilderness. Erna Valdivia stops by to talk about entering the Tevis Cup with her Shagya Arabian mare, adopted from Love This Horse Rescue. Plus, Karen shares her new saddle bag emergency kit and the terrifying event that inspired the update.

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3471 – Show Notes and Links:

• The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Coach Jenn and Karen Chaton
• Image Credit: Horses in the Morning
• Guest: Judy Hayamizu
• Guest: Erna Valdivia
• Watch the Tevis Cup Webcast
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, EquestrianPlus, and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps

10:54 - Saddle Bag Emergency Kit

21:18 - Erna Valdivia

37:09 - Judy Hayamizu