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

Revisit: Michelle and her daughter Scout share how they are living full time on the road with their horses. Magali McGreevy is kicking butt with her Friesian Harlaam and she stops by to tell us all about it. Rump rugs, quarter sheets, or exercise rugs; whatever you call them we answer the questions you never thought to ask. Listen in...

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• The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek: co-host, executive in charge of comic relief; Karen Chaton: co-host
• Guest: Scout & Michelle
• Guest: Magali McGreevy
• American Endurance Ride Conference, AERC
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• Additional support for this podcast provided by:
• American Endurance Ride Conference, The Distance Depot, Renegade Hoof Boots, and Listeners Like You!

We chat about the ups and downs of getting young or inexperienced horses out and about, the AERC Green Bean program, tips on rider fitness, and the NE Endurance Team Challenge at Fair Hill.

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3431 – Show Notes and Links:

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• The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Coach Jenn and Karen Chaton
• Image Credit: Horses in the Morning
• Guest: Griffen Keller, AERC Green Bean Endurance Challenge
• Guest: Mirella Bulawa
• Guest: Holly Corcoran, Northeast Endurance Team Challenge
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, US Rider, My New Horse, and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps

26:00 - Green Bean Endurance

33:33 - Rider Fitness

34:25 - Northeast Endurance Team Challenge

Jeannie Waldron, DVM talks about conditioning a horse that is new to endurance to set them up for success. Ann Scott Wicks shares her adventures riding her Mustang Jicarilla Journey to multiple AERC high mileage awards. Karen's training tip highlights the importance of walking.

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3404 – Show Notes and Links:

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• The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Coach Jenn and Karen Chaton
• Image Credit: Horses in the Morning
• Guest: Jeannie Waldron, DVM
• Guest: Ann Scott Wicks
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, Equestrian Plus, and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps

16:01 - Ann Scott Wicks

30:55 - Training Tip

34:25 - Jeannie Waldron, DVM

We are joined by Melissa Montgomery for a chat about horseback riding in Africa and her recent win at the 20 Mule Team 100 in Ridgecrest, CA while battling 60 mph winds. Plus Debi Sanger tells us about Trot On endurance Rides. Karen shares a great tip on fast effective tack cleaning!

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3384 – Show Notes and Links:

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• The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Coach Jenn and Karen Chaton
• Image Credit: Horses in the Morning
• Guest: Debi Sanger, Trot On Endurance Rides
• Guest: Melissa Montgomery
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, Spalding Labs, and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps

13:20 - Endurance Tip

25:14 - Debi Sanger

43:51 - Melissa Montgomery

Dr. Susan Garlinghouse joins us to talk about preventing and dealing with arthritis in horses. Karen’s tip is on getting unstuck in mud and the options for endurance cinches and girths. Listen in….

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3364 – Show Notes and Links:

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• The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Coach Jenn and Karen Chaton
• Image Credit: Horses in the Morning
• Guest: Dr. Susan Garlinghouse
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, Spalding Labs, and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps

2:04 – Endurance Tip

18:27 – Distance Depot Product of the Week

22:34 – Dr. Susan Garlinghouse