Retired Racehorse Radio

On today's show we have a big announcement (bring your tissues). We speak with horse trainer and entrepreneur, Shelby Dennis, on how her experience working from the track and her knowledge of equine learning theory have influenced how she restarts OTTBs. Leandra Cooper from New Vocations brings us another training tip and introduces our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 74: Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Host of Horses in the Morning and Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Shelby Dennis Guest: Leandra Cooper, Facility Manager & Thoroughbred Trainer—Lexington, KY Adoptable Horse of the Week: Discreet Heat Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Company and Listeners like you!  

Today we talk with Larissa Trickey, founder of Wormguide Equine, on the importance of checking your horse for parasites and how a deworming routine may not be the answer. We later discuss what to do when you have a horse who likes to rush when riding, and Leandra introduces our adoptable horse of the week. Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 73: Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Host of Horses in the Morning and Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Larissa Trickey Guest: Leandra Cooper, Facility Manager & Thoroughbred Trainer—Lexington, KY Adoptable Horse of the Week: Irving Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Company and Listeners like you!  

We're learning about the day in the life of a racing Safety Steward - the people we need to thank for working to keep active racehorses safe during their racing careers. We give you our tips for occupying a bored horse, and we introduce you to our adoptable horse of the week, Catch Ya Later Bro. Listen in... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 72: Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Host of Horses in the Morning and Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Julie Kagno Adoptable Horse of the Week: Catch You Later, Bro Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Green Flower Botanicals, and Listeners like you!

In today's show, equestrian and fitness coach, Jamie Graham, joins us to not only talk how to incorporate rider fitness into your new year's resolutions, but also shares her adoption story of her OTTB and how she followed her heart to bring him home. We ring in the new year with Leandra Cooper from New Vocations as we ask her for her top tips on warming up a horse before a winter ride and we introduce you to our adoptable horse of the week. Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 71: Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Host of Horses in the Morning and Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian Image Credit: Jamie Graham from Haybales & Barbells Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Jamie Graham from Haybales & Barbells Guest: Leandra Cooper, Facility Manager & Thoroughbred Trainer—Lexington, KY Additional Support Provided by: Arena Saddles, Cashel Company, Green Flower Botanicals, and Listeners

Well it's the last episode of the year and we are celebrating with a holiday party! We wrap up the year with Jen Roytz and Kristen Kovatch-Bentley from the Retired Racehorse Project, and Leandra Cooper from New Vocations. We'll be highlighting the work we do and have the opportunity to get to know the RRR team a little more. So get your holiday drink of choice and enjoy a fun and relaxed season finale with us! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 70: Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Host of Horses in the Morning and Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian Image Credit: Horse Radio Network Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Jen Roytz, Executive Director for the Retired Racehorse Project Guest: Kristen Kovatch-Bentley, Social Media & Communications Manager Guest: Leandra Cooper, Facility Manager & Thoroughbred Trainer—Lexington, KY Additional Support Provided by: Arena Saddles, Cashel Compa

Katherine (Kat) Licht served in the US Air Forces for nine years before pursuing her dream of living in Montana. She started her business, Wild Roan Performance Horses, where she starts and trains horses. Katherine and her OTTB, That's Not Fair, were featured in an article in Cowgirl Magazine, after they competed in winter sport of skijoring. Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 69: Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Host of Horses in the Morning and Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian Image Credit: Katherine Licht Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Katherine Licht Guest: Leandra Cooper of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Additional Support Provided by: Arena Saddles, Cashel Products, Green Flower Botanicals, and Listeners like you! New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Evryonenozitscindy

In today's episode we speak with Kirsten Green from the Retired Racehorse Project on how to prepare for your application for the 2022 TB Makeover. Dale Simanton from Gate to Great shares why he loves the thoroughbred for ranch work. And wrapping up the show, Leandra Cooper from New Vocations joins us for another tip and introduces our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 68: Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Host of Horses in the Morning and Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian Image Credit: Horses in the Morning Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Kirsten Green Guest: Dale Simanton Guest: Leandra Cooper of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Additional Support Provided by: Arena Saddles, Cashel Products, and Listeners like you! New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Golden Whim

Today we speak with 2020 and 2021 TB Makeover Champions, Lindsey Partridge and Laura Sloan, on their preparation for and experiences at the first ever Mega-Makeover. Leandra Cooper from New Vocations joins us for another tip and introduces our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 67: Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Host of Horses in the Morning and Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian Image Credit: Horses in the Morning Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Lindsey Partridge Guest: Laura Sloan Guest: Leandra Cooper of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Additional Support Provided by: Arena Saddles, Cashel Products, and Listeners like you! New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: King Hendrik

RRP Executive Director, Jen Roytz, joins us to give us a recap of the first ever Thoroughbred Mega-Makeover. Professor and horse trainer, Rachael Walker, shares how she started a pilot program at her university teaching students how to restart retired racehorses. And last but not least, Leandra Cooper, joins us again for an update on New Vocations and brings us our adoptable horse of the week. Our listener of the week is Maddie Schultz. If you'd like to be our listener of the week make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Now, back to the show! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 66: Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Host of Horses in the Morning and Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian Image Credit: 2021 People's Choice Award winner, Icarius, with trainer Alexandra Beckstett by canterclix Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Jen Roytz, Executive Director of the Retired Racehorse Project

With the TB Makeover quickly approaching, RRP Program Manager, Kristen Kovatch-Bentley, joins us to give us her tips on how to enjoy the Makeover, whether you're there in-person or virtually behind a screen. Our final RRP Spotlight Rider is Tiare Santisteven who shares her experience as the captain of her TB Makeover team. Leandra joins us from New Vocations to share another tip and introduces our Adoptable Horse of the Week, Noblesque. Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 65: Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Host of Horses in the Morning and Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Kristen Kovatch-Bentley Guest: Tiare Santistevan Guest: Leandra Cooper of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: NOBLESQUE

We're kicking off today's episode with fellow HRN host, Kayla Benney, as she gives her best tips for getting the perfect photo for your sales ad, and what you should look for when shopping for your next horse. Our RRP Spotlight Rider is Toni Harmon who will be competing two horses in this year's Mega Makeover! Lastly, Leandra joins us from New Vocations to share another tip and introduces our Adoptable Horse of the Week, Majestic Affair. Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 64: Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Host of Horses in the Morning and Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Kayla Benney Guest: Toni Harmon Guest: Leandra Cooper of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Majestic Affair

We speak with bit expert, Abby Cline, as she gives her best tips for finding the best bit for your horse. RRP Spotlight Rider is Codie Campbell shares her journey on re-training her very unique thoroughbred for the Makeover. Leandra Cooper gifts us another training tip and introduces our Adoptable Horse of the Week, Mo Spicy! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 63: Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Host of Horses in the Morning and Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Abby Cline Guest: Codie Campbell Guest: Leandra Cooper of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Mo Spicy

In today's episode we speak with retired racehorse trainer, Ashley Francese, as she comes back with several blue ribbons from the National Standardbred Horse Show. RRP Spotlight Rider is Danielle Palermo-Clark joins us to share her experience in pinhooking to get her Makeover horse. Fan favorite, Leandra Cooper, jumps in with another tip and introduces our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 62: Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Host of Horses in the Morning and Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Ashley Francese Guest: Danielle Palermo-Clark Guest: Leandra Cooper of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Coast

We speak to two veterans of the show. Louise Robson, you may know her as the woman who trains Her Majesty the Queen's thoroughbreds, joins us to talk about her new online courses on Thoroughbred Dressage. Amiee Cupitt has exciting news about a major grant that will make a tremendous difference for standardbreds in Australia, and we introduce you to our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 61: Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Host of Horses in the Morning and Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Louise Robson Guest: Amiee Cupitt Guest: Leandra Cooper of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Cobra Kai

We speak with Kyle Rothfus about his homebred's first race (& first win!). Megan McGuire, our RRP Spotlight Rider, shares her story about her Christmas horse, Christmas Pickles, and how this mare's determination makes her perfect for the Makeover. Leandra from New Vocations introduces us to our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 60: Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Host of Horses in the Morning and Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Kyle Rothfus Guest: Megan McGuire Guest: Leandra Cooper of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: McErin

Today we talk to Denise Heinlein from InterEquus as she shares her story about an amazing retired racehorse who has influenced the life of a veteran who she has worked it. RRP Spotlight Rider, Marsha Hartford-Sapp joins us to share her journey about Full Moon Rising - a uniquely colored thoroughbred. Leandra shares details on the New Vocations All-Thoroughbred Charity Horse Show and our Adoptable Horse of the week. Stay tuned Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 59: Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Host of Horses in the Morning and Joy Hills of Joy Hills Equestrian Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Denise Heinlein of Inter Equus Guest: Marsha Hartford Sapp | Facebook Guest: Leandra Cooper of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Caramel Moon

Today we are honored to talk to Jan Vokes, the breeder and part-owner of the famous racehorse, Dream Alliance, on how her dream of breeding a racehorse became more than she ever imagined it would be. We chat with April Keedian about how she and her friend founded Final Furlong to help Canadian racehorse horses find homes. And Leandra Cooper from New Vocations brings us another training tip and our adoptable horse of the week. Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 58: Hosts:  Kayla Benney from the Sales and Breeding Show and Joy Hills of Joy Hills Equestrian Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Jan Vokes Guest: April Keedian Guest: Leandra Cooper of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: All Come True

Today we welcome special guest host, Kayla Benney, from the Sales and Breeding Show! Together we chat with Joell Dunlap from Square Peg Foundation about their unique approach to therapeutic riding. We introduce you to our RRP Spotlight Rider, Stephanie Bella, and share her story of going to the Makeover! And Leandra brings us another training tip and our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 57: Hosts:  Kayla Benney from the Sales and Breeding Show and Joy Hills of Joy Hills Equestrian Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Joell Dunlap Guest: Stephanie Bella | @racingwestern Guest: Leandra Cooper Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Wayfarer

Buckle up because we have a jam-packed episode for you today! Alonzo Coby from Fort Hall Indian Reservation joins us to talk about Indian Relay Races. Tad Coffin returns for part 3 of the Gold Standard of the Thoroughbred. Melissa Hamm is our RRP Spotlight Rider, and training queen, Leandra Cooper, brings us another training tip and our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Listen in... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 56: Hosts:  Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Host of Horses in the Morning and Joy Hills of Joy Hills Equestrian Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Alonzo Coby | Facebook Guest: Tad Coffin Guest: Melissa Hamm | Instagram  Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Moonlander

We pull at your heartstrings with Miri Hackett from Hackett Equine as she shares her personal story of how her TB filly truly was a gift. Christie Schulte-Kappert joins us to talk about ASPCA's newest initiative: Adopt-A-Horse Month. And if we weren't encouraging you enough to bring a new horse into your life, Leandra from New Vocations brings us a training tip and our adorable Adoptable Horse of the Week. Listen in... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 55: Hosts:  Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Host of Horses in the Morning and Joy Hills of Joy Hills Equestrian Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Tad Coffin of Tad Coffin Saddles Guest: Christoph Hess Guest: Meghan McNamara Guest: Leandra Cooper of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Clarion Call