Retired Racehorse Radio

We speak with Anna Ford, the Program Director of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption about the program's beginning, and what future adopters should keep in mind when adopting their horse. Kristen Kovatch-Bentley comes on to talk about her new role at the Retired Racehorse Project, and what to look out for with the upcoming Thoroughbred Makeover. Our RRP Spotlight Rider is Clare Mansmann who is sharing her road to the Makeover story on Eventing Nation! And of course, we have our New Vocations Winner's Circle Adoptable Horse of the Month. Listen in....

Today we talk about the white elephant in the veterinary clinic - that's right, we're talking ulcers with the famous Dr. Seamans! Jamie is going to give some training tips and we answer some listener questions. Marcy Gruchalak joins us as our RRP Spotlight rider to talk about her TB Makeover horse. And we bring you another fabulous New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week! Stay tuned...

Today we bring you the myth, the legend, the man - Laffit Pincay Jr, one of the most successful jockeys in racing history! Saddle fitter extraordinaire, Amanda Anderson from Saddlefitter.us comes on to give you tips on fitting your tricky thoroughbred. And of course we have our New Vocations Winner's Circle Adoptable Horse of the Week! Stay tuned, you're not going to want to miss this!

Accomplished journalist and author, Lenny Shulman, comes on to talk about his new book, Justify: 111 Days to the Triple Crown, and giving us a chance to relive the greatness of the 2018 Triple Crown winner.  Jamie and Joy offer some training advice, and professional rider and beloved HRN auditor, Kayla Benney comes on to talk about her TB Makeover horse as today's RRP Spotlight Rider. Don't forget to stick around and make room in your barn for this week's New Vocations Winner Circle Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned!

We have a heavy conversation with Gina Rarick, a former American journalist and track trainer who is making waves with her recently published NY Times article, How to Save the American Racehorse.  We answer your training questions when it comes to your own OTTB! We talk polo with Thoroughbred Makeover competitor, and our Retired Racehorse Project Spotlight rider, Justin Powers, and what he looks for in a Thoroughbred to go from track to polo field. And of course, we have our New Vocations Winner's Circle-Adoptable Horse of the Week! Listen in...

Dr. Seamans talks about the anxiety-inducing Pre-Purchase Exam including what are true red flags and what are not when looking at ex-racehorses. Jen Roytz from the Retired Racehorse Project updates us on the planning for the Thoroughbred Makeover and how you can be involved in the magic! We have our #MyOTTBStory winner, Amy Lent, come on to tell us about her mare's transformation from the racetrack to her second career and our New Vocations Winners Circle - Adoptable Horse of the Week named Aldby Park. Listen in...

We take you to the wild west with Katelin Bradley, founder of the Western OTTB, and learn about how a thoroughbred can hold her own in working ranch with our RRP Spotlight Rider, Amber Jacobson! Plus, we reminisce about Land Rover Kentucky 3-Day Event, and have an amazing interview with professional 4-star eventer, Lynn Symansky! To mix it up even more, we have a special treat for you with our first ever featured Standardbred on this week's New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week! Listen in...

Coming to you LIVE from Land Rover Kentucky 3 Day Event in beautiful Lexington, KY! We chat face to face with some of your favorite pros and how the Thoroughbred has influenced their lives! Rosie Napravnik, a badass female jockey who has shown that the track isn’t just for the boys and Nick Larkin joins us at the New Vocations Open Barn BBQ to tell us about how his $900 OTTB became a Kentucky 3 Day Champion. Listen in...

Olympic decorated and 2nd winner of the Kentucky Three Day Event, Dorothy Crowell, comes on to talk about her secret weapon to winning, the thoroughbred. Plus, we welcome our youngest Retired Racehorse Project Spotlight Rider, 12 yr old Savannah Embly, and stay tuned for our New Vocations Winner's Circle Adoptable Horse of the Week! You won't want to miss this...

Monty Roberts talks about how to help your horse feel confident in the trailer. Jill Treece from JETEquitheory shares how she's adopted positive reinforcement training to help her OTTB get ready for the Thoroughbred Makeover and stay tuned to learn about one hunky gelding who is ready to find his forever home in this week's New Vocations Winner's Circle - Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned!

We take you to largest and most prominent Thoroughbred auction house in the world to learn about racehorse sales. We go Down Under to chat with Australia's Travis Doudle about his unique way of training his racehorses. The legendary Lindsey Partridge joins us as our RRP Spotlight Rider. And of course, stay tuned for our New Vocations Winner's Circle - Adoptable Horse of the Week! You're not going to want to miss this!

Travis White from TaylorMade (California Chrome) takes us to the breeding shed to talk about how high stake breeders pair mares and stallions in hopes of the breeding the next Triple Crown Winner. In keeping with our breeding theme, Kyle Rothfus, aka that OTTB Guy, comes on to talk about his non-traditional method to breeding his first filly. Leandra from New Vocations brings us our Winner's Circle Adoptable Horse of the Week, You're So Munny. Listen in...

Jen Roytz from the Retired Racehorse Project tells us what it takes to make the magic happen at the Thoroughbred Makeover, we get a fascinating history of racehorses from the Keeneland Library and our first ever RRP Spotlight Rider, Shelby Dennis, fills us in on makeover horse, George. Plus, stay tuned for our Winner's Circle Adoptable Horse of the Week brought to you by New Vocations! Listen in...

Elisa Wallace, winner of last year’s Thoroughbred Makeover, comes on to tell us what she looks for in her OTTB prospects. We hear how a small business dream led to the adoption of one of the famous 52 thoroughbreds, and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption joins us to bring you our Winner’s Circle – Adoptable Horse of the Week Golden Annie! Listen in…