Episodes

  • Endurance: Overcoming Injuries & Embracing Growth for December 10, 2024 - HORSES IN THE MORNING
    Dec 10 2024

    Lynn Beazley joins us to tell us how recovering from an injury as a horseback rider over 60 is both a challenge and an opportunity for growth. Plus, Karen chats about the importance of stretching before a ride and Kristen at Distance Depot Distance Depot tells us about the new True Grit Saddle Packs. Listen in...

    HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3560 – Show Notes and Links:

    • Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
    • Guest: Lynn Beazley | YouTube
    • Guest: Kristen at The Distance Depot
    • Additional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, US Rider and Listeners Like You

    Time Stamps:

    04:45 - Stretching for Endurance Riders

    08:50 - Kristen at The Distance Depot

    16:40 - Lynn Beazley

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    32 mins
  • Endurance: Tom Quilty Gold Cup, The Long Ride and - HORSES IN THE MORNING
    Nov 12 2024

    Ashley Wingert tells us all about her adventure riding in the Tom Quilty Gold Cup, Australia's premiere 100 mile ride. Dr. Lucian Spataro Jr., on his book "The Long Ride". It is a beautiful chronology of a place in time when three horses and a team of people were doing the “right thing” against very long odds; their perseverance is even more inspiring today, twenty years later. In Karen's training tip she talks about negative splits, riding the first half of an endurance ride slower than the second. Listen in...

    HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3560 – Show Notes and Links:

    • Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
    • Guest: Ashley Wingert | Facebook
    • Guest: Lucian Spataro | Website |
    • Additional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, US Rider and Listeners Like You

    Time Stamps:

    07:48 - Adventures with Jovi

    17:54 - Introducing New Products at Distance Depot

    23:38 - Ashley Wingert

    39:24 - Lucian Spataro

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    59 mins
  • Endurance Revisit: Emergencies, Tailing and Ride Strategy for October 8, 2024 - HORSES IN THE MORNING
    Oct 8 2024

    Revisit: Today we look back at some great tips we got over the years. First, Victoria Beelik discusses the most important things to do to plan now for an emergency with your animals. Then Karen explains what tailing in an endurance ride is and how to do it safely. Finally, Karen discusses ride strategy to make sure you and your horse complete your ride. Listen in...

    HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3536 – Show Notes and Links:

    • Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
    • Guest: Victoria Beelik | Facebook
    • Additional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, US Rider and Listeners Like You

    Time Stamps:

    01:40 - Victoria Beelik on Emergency Preparedness

    26:10 - Tailing

    31:34 - Ride Strategy

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    42 mins
  • Poop Week and Endurance: Dung Beetles and The Alchemy of Horses for September 10, 2024 by Poseidon Animal Health - HORSES IN THE MORNING
    Sep 10 2024

    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

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    52 mins
  • Endurance: Tevis Winners Jeanette and Reyna Mero and Trot Transitions for August 13, 2024 - HORSES IN THE MORNING
    Aug 13 2024

    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

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Endurance: Lost Horse Found, Rescue Horse Aims for Tevis, Bandana Tourniquet Saves the Day, for July 9, 2024 - HORSES IN THE MORNING
    Jul 9 2024

    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

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    50 mins
  • Revisit: Living on the Road With Horses, Friesian Rocks the LD Rides: Endurance Day for Nov 10, 2020 - HORSES IN THE MORNING
    Jun 11 2024

    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...

    Guests and Links Episode 2556:
    • Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here
    • 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
    • There’s an App for that! Check out the new Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and Android
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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!

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • NE Endurance Team Challenge at Fair Hill, Rider Fitness, Green Beans, for May 14, 2024 - HORSES IN THE MORNING
    May 14 2024

    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:

    • Link for sight impaired – Click Here
    • 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

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    53 mins