Retired Racehorse Radio

Anita Motion joins us to talk about her brainchild, The Real Rider Cup. We meet up with Natalie Holdren and Leigh Beamer from our Making the Makeover Series to get an update on their progress for the Thoroughbred Makeover. We are joined by Leandra Cooper from New Vocations to get another training tip and last but not least, introduce our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Our listener of the week is Meredith Perry. Want to be our listener of the week? Comment on our last post on Facebook or Instagram. Now back to the show! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 81: Hosts: Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer, Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Anita Motion Guest: Natalie Holdren and Leigh Beamer Guest: Leandra Cooper Adoptable Horse of the Week: Slambone Additional Support Provided by: Listeners like you!

Today we have the mother/daughters trio Cindy, Rosie and Jazz Napravnik to discuss all things racehorse and aftercare, and Winnie Morgan Nemeth joins us from New Vocations with her training tips on how to build your standardbred's topline and introduces our adoptable horse of the week, Justice Jet. Our listener of the week is Carly Erhler. Want to be our listener of the week? Comment on our last post on Facebook or Instagram. Now back to the show! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 80: Hosts: Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer, Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: The Napravniks; Cindy, Rosie, and Jazz Guest: Winnie Morgan Nemeth Adoptable Horse of the Week: Justice Jet Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Wintec Saddles, American Harvest (American Harvest is offering a free 90-day supply of American Harvest equine products for one Horse Radio Network listener. To enter is very simple: Visit www.ahihemp.com/horseradionetworkgiveaway You can be the lucky winner!), and Listeners like you!

On today's show we cover Land Rover Kentucky with Meghan O'Donoghue, and how she placed 11th with her OTTB, Palm Crescent. We feature our fourth and final Making the Makeover rider, Leigh Beamer. Leandra Cooper joins us with another training tip and our adoptable horse of the week. Alyssa Overy is our listener of the week. If you would like to be our listener of the week make sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Now back to the show! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 79: Link for the sight impaired: Click Here Hosts: Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer, Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Meghan O'Donoghue Guest: Leigh Beamer Guest: Leandra Cooper Adoptable Horse of the Week: Grngrasanhitimes Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Wintec Saddles, American Harvest (American Harvest is offering a free 90-day supply of American Harvest equine products for one Horse Radio Network listener. To enter is very simple: Visit www.ahihemp.com/horseradionetworkgiveaway You can be the lucky winner!), and Listeners like you!

Today we're chatting with Terri Berwanger, former exercise rider turned sporthorse breeder, who offers the human perspective of race life to the sport-side of horses. We feature our third Making the Makeover rider, Katrina Natwick. We connect with New Vocations in a different way today and introduce you to our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned! Kyle Rothfus is our listener of the week. If you would like to be our listener of the week make sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 78: Hosts: Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer, Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Terri Berwanger Guest: Katrina Natwick Adoptable Horse of the Week: Grngrasanhitimes Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Wintec Saddles, American Harvest (American Harvest is offering a free 90-day supply of American Harvest equine products for one Horse Radio Network listener. To enter is very simple: Visit www.ahihemp.com/horseradionetworkgiveaway You can be the lucky winner!), and Listeners like you!

Today we're chatting with Natalie Voss about her perspective on the Next Generation of Racing's Leaders featured in the Paulick Report. We introduce our second spotlight rider of our Road to the Makeover Series, Natalie Holdren. We chat with Standardbred Program Director, Winne Morgan Nemeth, about New Vocations to highlight what they're doing in their program and introduce our adoptable horse of the week, Wind of the North. Kirsty Anne is our listener of the week. If you would like to be our listener of the week make sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Now back to the show! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 77: Hosts: Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer, Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Natalie Voss, from Paulick Report Guest: Natalie Holdren Guest: Winnie Morgan Nemeth Adoptable Horse of the Week: Wind of the North Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Wintec Saddles, American Harvest (American Harvest is offering a free 90-day supply of American Harvest equine products for one Horse Radio Network listener. To enter is very simple: Visit www.ahihemp.com/horseradionetworkgiveaway You can be the lucky winner!), and Listeners like you!

On today's show, Brielle Roman from Trot-Trot Standardbreds joins us to talk about tools, resources, and community for retraining the off-the-track standardbred. We introduce our first rider from our Road to the Makeover Series, Raechel Ramsey, and her 2022 TB Makeover horse, Stonecatcher. And we wrap it all up with Leandra Cooper from New Vocations with another training tip and our Adoptable Horse of the Week. @muddybelles is our listener of the week. If you would like to be our listener of the week make sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Now back to the show! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 76: Hosts: Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer, Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Brielle Roman Guest: Raechel Ramsey Guest: Leandra Cooper, Facility Manager & Thoroughbred Trainer—Lexington, KY Adoptable Horse of the Week: Veronesi (FR) Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, American Harvest (American Harvest is offering a free 90-day supply of American Harvest equine products for one Horse Radio Network listener. To enter is very simple: Visit www.ahihemp.com/horseradionetworkgiveaway You can be the lucky winner!), and Listeners like you!

Today's show is a real banger! We introduce the new co-host of RRR, Kristen Kovatch Bentley. Together, we are teaming up with Natalie Mayrath from Streamhorse.tv to interview racing royalty! We will be speaking with Donna Brothers, who holds the record as the second highest leading female jockey in the US, and Diane Crump, the first woman to compete as a jockey in the Kentucky Derby. We then get some expert tips from Leandra Cooper from New Vocations on how to keep your horse healthy and happy during changing seasons, and we wrap it all up with our adoptable horse of the week. Tianna Vestri is our listener of the week. If you would like to be our listener of the week make sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Now back to the show! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 75: Hosts: Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer, Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Donna Brothers, Author of Inside Track: Insider's Guide To Horse Racing Guest: Diane Crump, subject of Diane Crump: A Horse-Racing Pioneer’s Life in the Saddle Guest: Leandra Cooper, Facility Manager & Thoroughbred Trainer—Lexington, KY Adoptable Horse of the Week: Marzo Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Company and Listeners like you!

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 like you!

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 Company, Green Flower Botanicals, and Listeners like you!

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. Guest: Rachael Walker, Adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin and Owner of DoubleShot Equestrian 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: Sound Effect

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

The 2021 Kentucky Derby is coming up quick (May 1) and we give you some ideas to host your own virtual Derby party. We're kicking off part 2 of our mini-series with Olympic gold medalist, Tad Coffin. FEI Judge and professional riding instructor, Christoph Hess, shares his advice for bringing the retired racehorse from the track to the dressage ring. We introduce our next RRP Spotlight Rider, Meghan McNamara, and Leandra brings us our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 54: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here 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

We have a packed episode for you today! We start part 1 of a mini-series with Olympic gold medalist, Tad Coffin, on why he believes retired racers are gold standard. HRN Auditor, Alex Sherman, joins us to tell us about her first run as a professional jockey. Chelsey Burris from Friends of Ferdinand gives us the scoop on their initiative, The Broodmare Bunch. We introduce you to our first RRP Spotlight Rider, and Leandra brings us another Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 53: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here 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: HRN Auditor Alex Sherman Guest: Chelsey Burris, Marketing and Social Media for Friends of Ferdinand and the United States Dressage Federation Guest: Adult Amateur Trainer Whitney Roche Guest: Leandra Cooper of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Analyze Your Risk

Today we talk with Kelley Stobie about her amazing work rehoming racehorses through Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare. Chelsey Burris of Friends of Ferdinand joins us to talk about their new pilot, the Broodmare Bunch. Leandra offers us a new tip to start spring off right and introduces our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 52: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here 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: Kelley Stobie from CTAHorse Guest: Chelsey Burris from Friends of Ferdinand Guest: Leandra Cooper of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Tilt

Today we talk with Terri Mallery about reining as a second career for the OTTB. Fellow HRN Auditor and standardbred lover, Amiee Cupitt joins us to talk about her work at a standardbred rescue. Leandra gives us another fab training tip, and of course brings us our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 51: 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: Terri Mallery 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: Troubled Affair

On today's show the legend himself, Monty Roberts, joins us to give his tips and tricks on training the OTTB. We get the scoop on the TB Makeover Class of 2021 and the upcoming RRP Sire Madness. Amateur rider, Bridgett Klingler, joins us to talk about her journey in Working Equitation with her OTTB. And of course, Leandra brings us our New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned...

On today's show we jump into the tech world with Jen Ruberto, one of the creators of OTTB United app. Two time Eclipse Award winner, Natalie Voss, joins us to talk about journalism in the thoroughbred world and her hopes of competing in the 2021 Mega Makeover. And we wrap this episode up with Leandra giving another training tip and our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 49: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here 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: Jen Ruberto Guest: Natalie Voss Guest: Leandra Cooper of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products, Bates Saddles New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Demopolis

We get the scoop of the RRP 2021 Mega-Makeover with RRP Director, Jen Roytz. Alicia Harlov from the Humble Hoof jumps on to talk about tips and tricks to improve the quality of your horse's hooves. Leandra brings us big news for New Vocations as well as our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 48: 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: Jen Roytz Guest: Alicia Harlov Guest: Leandra Cooper of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products, Bates Saddles New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Madman

Today we're dancing in the sandbox with Reese Koffler-Stanfield of the Dressage Radio Show with her advice on introducing dressage to the retired racehorse. Amanda Preston joins us to share her story of Jose Jalapeno, a black standardbred who went from pasture companion to dressage star. Leandra brings us our first training tip of the year, and of course, our New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 47: 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: Dressage Radio Show Host and USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist, Reese Koffler-Stanfield Guest: Amanda Preston Guest: Leandra Cooper of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products, Bates Saddles New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Star Dreamer

We are wrapping up the year with something a little different today. With record adoption numbers of retired racehorses, as well as other horses adopted from rescue centres, we teamed up with Nikki Porter of Take the Reins podcast to offer some mindset coaching advice to help you start goal planning for you and your retired racer for 2021. As you know, winter is coming, and we give you our winter must-haves to still enjoy your horses while enduring the cold. Leandra joins us for the last training tip of the year, as well as brings us our Adoptable Horse of the Week just in time for Christmas! Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 46: 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: Professional equine mindset coach, author, and HRN podcast host of Take the Reins, Nikki Porter Winter Must Haves: Dryshod Haymakers Smartwool Socks Sticky Seat Breeches HotHands Hand Warmers ORORO Heated Vest Guest: Leandra Cooper of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products, Bates Saddles New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Star Dreamer

On today's show, we speak with Amber Sawyer about her new book Love to Race - a beautifully illustrated documentation of her New Zealand bred Standardbred, Derek. We chat with Annise Montplaisir about finding education and career opportunities in the thoroughbred industry through her company, Amplify Horse Racing. Leandra from New Vocations offers another training tip, and introduces our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 45: 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: Amber Sawyer, Author of "Love to Race" Guest: Annise Montplaisir of Amplify Horse Racing Guest: Leandra Cooper of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products, Bates Saddles New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: I Can Do Anything

On today's show, we are talking to Martin Whitley, and why he has chosen retired racers as his horse of choice for his Falconry partner. Leandra from New Vocations joins us with a training tip on how to move your horse forward, and introduces our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 44: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here 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: Martin Whitley of the Recycled Racehorse Falconry Team Guest: Leandra Cooper of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products, Bates Saddles New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Unnamed Sally Ride '18

On today's show, we are talking to RRP Program Manager, Kristen Kovatch Bentley, about working ranch, and how she has found it to be a great second career for retired racers. We jump sides from western to side-saddle with guest Ashleigh Glorioso, and why she prefers the off the track thoroughbred as her preferred mount. Leandra is back with another hot training tip, and of course, brings you our New Vocation's Adopable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 43: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here 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: Kristen Kovatch Bentley Guest: Ashleigh Glorioso Guest: Leandra Cooper of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products, Bates Saddles New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Dark Code

We talk with Kim Weir from the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation to get a recap of their first ever virtual TRF Blackburn Horse Show, and how their program not only offers sanctuary for retired racers, but also offering a second chance for inmates. What's pairs perfect with a thoroughbred? Well, bourbon of course! We chat with Alice Peterson from Pinhook Bourbons on how racehorses have inspired their spirits. Leandra joins us with another hot training tip and brings us our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 42: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here 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 Featured Image Credit: TRF Blackburn 2020 Horse Show Livestream Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Kim Weir of TRF Blackburn | 2020 Horse Show Goes Global event Guest: Alice Peterson of Pinhook Bourbon Guest: Leandra Cooper of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Southern Brigade

On today's show, we talk with Christa Lafayette, CEO of Etalon Diagnostics, about equine DNA testing, and their research in diagnosing kissing spines in thoroughbreds. We interview our beloved Leandra Cooper from New Vocations on how she turned her love for horses into a career, as well as our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 41: 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 Featured Image Credit: Leandra Cooper Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Leandra Cooper, Kentucky Facility Director and Trainer for New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program. Guest: Christa Lafayette, CEO of Etalon Diagnostics - creators of a commercially available genetic test for horses. Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products, Bates Saddles New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Southern Brigade

We learn about the exciting world of the roadster horse with Larry Jenkins. Amateur rider, and self-proclaimed horse crazy lady, Rebecca Shurrum, shares her story about how a spontaneous adoption led to her very own Black Beauty. Get your pen and paper ready because Leandra has another training tip you won't want to miss, and of course, stay tuned for our New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week! Listen in... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 40: 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 Featured Image Credit: Urban Light (IRE) at New Vocations Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Larry Jenkins Guest: Rebecca Shurrum Guest: Leandra from New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products, Bates Saddles New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Urban Light (IRE)

On today's show, we get a glimpse into the training barn with Tim Austin and how he likes to prepare young thoroughbreds for their first race. Fellow HRN host (Stall & Stable) , Helena Harris, joins us to share her experience of adopting and caring for her first OTTB. And Leandra from New Vocations brings us another hot training tip, and our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Listen in... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 39: 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 Featured Image Credit: Pooker T at New Vocations Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Tim Austin - Head Trainer for Highpointe Farm & Training Center Guest: Helena Harris - Host of the Stall & Stable Podcast Guest: Leandra from New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products, Bates Saddles New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Pooker T

On today's show, we take you to the South African bush with Anna Mussi to talk about a very unique second career for retired racehorses. Eric Floyd joins us again to talk about the ins-and-outs of handicap racing as we prepare for the Kentucky Derby. Sarah Coleman brings us some news from New Vocations, and Leandra drops another hot training tip, and our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Listen in... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 38: 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 Featured Image Credit: Anna Mussi Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Anna Mussi - Orphanage Manager at Rhino Revolution Guest: Eric Floyd Guest: Leandra from New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products, Bates Saddles New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Peace Accord

On today's show, Susan Meyer joins us from the Arabian Jockey Club to talk about Arabian racing. Adult ammie, Elise Morehouse Hittinger, joins us to talk about how she went from adopting an RRP graduate to signing up to compete herself, and how she is using her story to encourage others to chase their goals. Leandra Cooper from New Vocations brings us another training tip, as well as our beloved Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 37: 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 Featured Image Credit: Paddy's Day Million Dollar Win! Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Susan Meyer - President of the Arabian Jockey Club Guest: Elise Morehouse Hittinger Guest: Leandra from New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products, Bates Saddles New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Blasted Notion

On today's show, Brianna Brookins talks to us about how she balances her life as an amateur rider, mother, and aspiring equestrian stylist. Sarah Coleman brings us news from New Vocations, and of course, Leandra offers another fab training tip as well as introduces our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 36: 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 Featured Image Credit: Breezy and Gambino Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Breezy Brookins - Instagram @breexybby_ Guest: Sarah Coleman from New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Leandra from New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products, Bates Saddles New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Wayfarer

On today's show, we have Jen Roytz, the Director of the Retired Racehorse Project joining us to give us an update on the Thoroughbred Makeover for October. We chat with Dr. Stuart Brown who is the new Equine Safety Director for Keeneland Racetrack to talk about his new role, and the changes he hopes to bring. Jamie answers listeners' training questions, and we wrap it all up with New Vocations where Sarah and Leandra bring us some news and our adoptable horse of the week. Listen in... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 35: 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 Featured Image Credit: Stuart Brown, new Director of Equine Safety at Keeneland Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Jen Roytz, the Executive Director of the Retired Racehorse Project Guest: Dr. Stuart Brown, Equine Safety Director for Keeneland Racetrack Guest: Leandra from New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Additional Support Provided by: Bates Saddles New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Story Teller

On today's show, we have 5* eventer, Allie Sacksen, to talk about why she loves the thoroughbred breed for her sport. Kyle Rothfus joins us to talk about his experience entering into the racing world for the first time with his homebred filly. Leandra joins us again with another fab training tip, and of course we melt your heart with our Winner's Circle Adoptable Horse of the Week. Listen in... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 34: 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 Featured Image Credit: Allie Sacksen Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Allie Sacksen Guest: Kyle Rothfus Guest: Leandra from New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products, Bates Saddles New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Queen Wood

5* Eventer and OTTB lover, Lainey Ashker, joins us to share why thoroughbreds are her top choice. Tony Lang from Cashel Company tells us how to keep your ex-racer comfortable during fly season. Plus, New Vocations brings us another fab training tip and another Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 33: 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 Featured Image Credit: Lainey Ashker Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Lainey Ashker of Lainey Ashker Eventing Guest: Tony Lang of the Cashel Products Guest: Leandra from New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products, Bates Saddles New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Discreet Fantasy

Tik Maynard is joining us to give his Thoroughbred Makeover experience, and how it has impacted how he trains now. Jazz Napravnik comes on as our first RRP Spotlight Rider of the year to talk about her Makeover horse, and how her skills as a personal life coach helps with her training. And of course, New Vocations joins us to bring another fabulous training tip, and our Winner’s Circle Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned… RETIRED RACEHORSE RADIO GUESTS AND LINKS EPISODE 32: 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 Featured Image Credit: Tik and Remarkable 54 Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Tik Maynard, Copperline Equestrian Guest: Jazz Napravnik, Jazz The Life Coach Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Products, Bates Saddles New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Kholstomer