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In this episode of OTTB on Tap, we catch up with Stephanie Parkot for a recap of her journey to the 2025 Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover with her Off Track Thoroughbred (OTTB), Sterling Honor. Stephanie went into the RRP Thoroughbred Makeover with a clear goal. She wanted to finish in the Top 10 in Competitive Trail. Not only did she set that goal, she achieved it.Stephanie shares how she adopted Sterling Honor through New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program and what it took to prepare a young Off Track Thoroughbred for the Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover at the Kentucky Horse Park. From months of training and hauling out to obstacle courses, to a last minute lameness scare just weeks before the event, Stephanie walks us through the real experience of preparing an OTTB for the RRP Makeover.We talk about why she chose to compete in both Competitive Trail and Freestyle, two disciplines that test a horse's confidence, focus, and partnership with the rider. Stephanie describes how obstacle work helped Sterling develop emotional regulation and bravery, and how cross training can benefit any horse transitioning from racing to a second career.Stephanie also shares the story behind her fun 80s themed freestyle routine, what it was like performing freestyle in the covered arena at the Kentucky Horse Park, and how she and Sterling worked through the challenging water obstacle during the Competitive Trail finals. Her creative solution in the water helped secure a Top 10 finish and marked a proud moment in her Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover journey.Whether you are planning to compete in the RRP Thoroughbred Makeover, retraining your own Off Track Thoroughbred, or simply interested in how racehorses transition to new careers, this episode offers an honest look at the preparation, persistence, and partnership required to bring an OTTB from the racetrack to a successful showing at the Retired Racehorse Project.Stephanie also reflects on what she learned from her second trip to the Kentucky Horse Park, how the experience shaped her approach to training Off Track Thoroughbreds, and what comes next for Sterling Honor after the 2025 RRP Thoroughbred Makeover.This episode discusses the Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover, training Off Track Thoroughbreds, OTTB Competitive Trail, OTTB Freestyle, New Vocations adoption, and preparing Thoroughbreds for second careers after racing.
On today's show, we speak with Carrie Brogden, a driving force in some new Thoroughbred competition options paying out big prize money in 2026! Then we meet an adoptable horse of the week and a new training tip with New Vocations' Bridget Heasley. Stay tuned!Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Carrie BrogdenNew Vocations Segment Additional Support Provided by: Retired Racehorse Project, UsRider, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we speak with Carrie Brogden, a driving force in some new Thoroughbred competition options paying out big prize money in 2026! Then we meet an adoptable horse of the week and a new training tip with New Vocations' Bridget Heasley. Stay tuned!Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Carrie BrogdenNew Vocations Segment Additional Support Provided by: Retired Racehorse Project, UsRider, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, the tables are turned and I'm in the hot seat to be interviewed by Kristen! Then we'll get back to the training content with New Vocations' Amanda Grace and meet a new adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Joy HillsNew Vocations Segment - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Retired Racehorse Project, Spalding Labs, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, the tables are turned and I'm in the hot seat to be interviewed by Kristen! Then we'll get back to the training content with New Vocations' Amanda Grace and meet a new adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Joy HillsNew Vocations Segment - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Retired Racehorse Project, Spalding Labs, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we chat with our friend Kyle Rothfus of Mareworthy to learn more about the organization's Mare Match service. Then we're back with New Vocations' Bridget Heasley for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Kyle RothfusNew Vocations Segment - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we chat with our friend Kyle Rothfus of Mareworthy to learn more about the organization's Mare Match service. Then we're back with New Vocations' Bridget Heasley for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Kyle RothfusNew Vocations Segment - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we chat with Linda Hauck of Tapestry Equine Products and learn more about her experience with ex-racehorse sensitivity, leading to the development of her innovative line of products. Then we sit down with New Vocations' Amanda Grace for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionNew Vocations Segment - Adoptable HorseGuest: Linda HauckAdditional Support Provided by: RideTV, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we chat with Linda Hauck of Tapestry Equine Products and learn more about her experience with ex-racehorse sensitivity, leading to the development of her innovative line of products. Then we sit down with New Vocations' Amanda Grace for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionNew Vocations Segment - Adoptable HorseGuest: Linda HauckAdditional Support Provided by: RideTV, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we got into the good stuff of dressage training and starting Thoroughbreds for the sport with Katherine Abrams. Then we chat with New Vocations' Bridget Heasley for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Leigh Beamer and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Katherine Abrams New Vocations Segment - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Horse Radio Network, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we got into the good stuff of dressage training and starting Thoroughbreds for the sport with Katherine Abrams. Then we chat with New Vocations' Bridget Heasley for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Leigh Beamer and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Katherine Abrams New Vocations Segment - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Horse Radio Network, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
Sharing the love with Retired Racehorse Radio. We chat with professional trainer and bloodstock agent, Kenny McPeek, on how he produces winning racehorses like Mystik Dan and Thorpedo Anna. We start off the new year chatting with Bridget Heasley from New Vocations to share a training tip and introduce you to our adorable adoptable horse of the week. Listen in...Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Kenny McPeekNew Feature: Track to TriumphNew Vocations Segment: Bridget HeasleyAdoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: State Line Tack, Cashel Company, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
Sharing the love with Retired Racehorse Radio. We chat with professional trainer and bloodstock agent, Kenny McPeek, on how he produces winning racehorses like Mystik Dan and Thorpedo Anna. We start off the new year chatting with Bridget Heasley from New Vocations to share a training tip and introduce you to our adorable adoptable horse of the week. Listen in...Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Kenny McPeekNew Feature: Track to TriumphNew Vocations Segment: Bridget HeasleyAdoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: State Line Tack, Cashel Company, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we're spending some time with Mike McMahon of Bourbon Lane Stable to learn why this partnership emphasizes aftercare -- and even named a bourbon after one of their retired racehorses. Then we chat with Erin MacDonald of New Vocations' Ocala branch for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. And we have a special guest for the holidays: stay tuned!Hosts: Leigh Beamer and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Michael McMahon, Thoroughbred Charities of America New Vocations Segment - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Horse Radio Network, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we're spending some time with Mike McMahon of Bourbon Lane Stable to learn why this partnership emphasizes aftercare -- and even named a bourbon after one of their retired racehorses. Then we chat with Erin MacDonald of New Vocations' Ocala branch for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. And we have a special guest for the holidays: stay tuned!Hosts: Leigh Beamer and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Michael McMahon, Thoroughbred Charities of America New Vocations Segment - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Horse Radio Network, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we're learning more about the new non-profit Stall 13 and an unusual case the organization has recently taken in -- just in time for the holidays. Then we chat with New Vocations' Bridget Heasley for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Leigh Beamer and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Aubrey Graham New Vocations Segment - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Horse Radio Network, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we're learning more about the new non-profit Stall 13 and an unusual case the organization has recently taken in -- just in time for the holidays. Then we chat with New Vocations' Bridget Heasley for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Leigh Beamer and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Aubrey Graham New Vocations Segment - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Horse Radio Network, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we're talking about the challenges and benefits of getting your Thoroughbred into the show ring against other breeds of horses with intrepid competitor Hannah Ong. Then we chat with New Vocations' Amanda Vance from the New York facility for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Leigh Beamer and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Hannah OngNew Vocations Segment - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: MyNewHorse, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we're talking about the challenges and benefits of getting your Thoroughbred into the show ring against other breeds of horses with intrepid competitor Hannah Ong. Then we chat with New Vocations' Amanda Vance from the New York facility for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Leigh Beamer and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Hannah OngNew Vocations Segment - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: MyNewHorse, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we're learning more about equine podiatry and how it can help our ex-racehorses with one of the best in the business, Travis Burns of Virginia Tech. Then we chat with New Vocations' Bridget Hollern for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Leigh Beamer and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Travis BurnsGuest: Bridget HollernNew Vocations Segment - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Equestrian+, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we're learning more about equine podiatry and how it can help our ex-racehorses with one of the best in the business, Travis Burns of Virginia Tech. Then we chat with New Vocations' Bridget Hollern for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Leigh Beamer and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Travis BurnsGuest: Bridget HollernNew Vocations Segment - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Equestrian+, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we're introducing our temporary co-host, our friend Leigh Beamer! We're reuniting with Natalie Holdren from our 2022 Making the Makeover series. And Bridget Heasley is back from New Vocations with a training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Leigh Beamer and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Amanda GraceGuest: Kirsten GreenNew Vocations Segment - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: USRider, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we're introducing our temporary co-host, our friend Leigh Beamer! We're reuniting with Natalie Holdren from our 2022 Making the Makeover series. And Bridget Heasley is back from New Vocations with a training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Leigh Beamer and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Amanda GraceGuest: Kirsten GreenNew Vocations Segment - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: USRider, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we're introducing our temporary co-host, our friend Leigh Beamer! We're reuniting with Natalie Holdren from our 2022 Making the Makeover series. And Bridget Heasley is back from New Vocations with a training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Leigh Beamer and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Natalie HoldrenGuest: Bridget HeasleyNew Vocations Segment - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Spalding Labs, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we're introducing our temporary co-host, our friend Leigh Beamer! We're reuniting with Natalie Holdren from our 2022 Making the Makeover series. And Bridget Heasley is back from New Vocations with a training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Leigh Beamer and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Natalie HoldrenGuest: Bridget HeasleyNew Vocations Segment - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Spalding Labs, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
Today's show we're chatting with Tim and Tanner from Next-Gen Thoroughbred podcast to learn about their show and get some new perspective on the racing world. I pick an adoptable horse for Kristen and we give our tips for when someone else has to manage our horses. Stay tuned!Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Tanner ReismanGuest: Timothy SchmidtNew Vocations Segment - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, RideTV, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
Today's show we're chatting with Tim and Tanner from Next-Gen Thoroughbred podcast to learn about their show and get some new perspective on the racing world. I pick an adoptable horse for Kristen and we give our tips for when someone else has to manage our horses. Stay tuned!Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Tanner ReismanGuest: Timothy SchmidtNew Vocations Segment - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, RideTV, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
Today we're back with Making the Makeover rider, Sam Fawcett, to learn about her tips and tricks to keeping a positive mindset as a rider and competitor at the Thoroughbred Makeover. We touch base with New Vocation's, Bridget Heasley, on lameness vs. weakness in training horses and introducing our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Sam FawcettGuest: Bridget HeasleyNew Vocations Segment - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, MyNewHorse, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
Today we're back with Making the Makeover rider, Sam Fawcett, to learn about her tips and tricks to keeping a positive mindset as a rider and competitor at the Thoroughbred Makeover. We touch base with New Vocation's, Bridget Heasley, on lameness vs. weakness in training horses and introducing our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Sam FawcettGuest: Bridget HeasleyNew Vocations Segment - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, MyNewHorse, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we are chatting with author, Christina Keim, on her new book, Unwanted -- The Causes & Effects of America's Horse Populus Crisis. We touch base with Erin MacDonald from New Vocations to get her approach to telling the difference between a horse who is asking for help (aka maybe some naughty behaviors arising) vs a horse who is asking for more of a challenge in their work. Plus, we introduce you to our adoptable horse of the week who happens to have ran in the Preakness! Stay tuned...Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Christina KeimGuest: Erin MacDonaldNew Vocations SegmentAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, MyNewHorse, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we are chatting with author, Christina Keim, on her new book, Unwanted -- The Causes & Effects of America's Horse Populus Crisis. We touch base with Erin MacDonald from New Vocations to get her approach to telling the difference between a horse who is asking for help (aka maybe some naughty behaviors arising) vs a horse who is asking for more of a challenge in their work. Plus, we introduce you to our adoptable horse of the week who happens to have ran in the Preakness! Stay tuned...Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Christina KeimGuest: Erin MacDonaldNew Vocations SegmentAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, MyNewHorse, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
We're back from vacation and kicking off with our Making the Makeover rider, Sam Fawcett, to get the inside scoop on how she likes to structure her training program for her off the tracks. We catch up with New Vocation's, Bridget Heasley, with a training tip on keeping horses hydrated and our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Sam FawcettGuest: Bridget HeasleyNew Vocations Segment: Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Equestrian+, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
We're back from vacation and kicking off with our Making the Makeover rider, Sam Fawcett, to get the inside scoop on how she likes to structure her training program for her off the tracks. We catch up with New Vocation's, Bridget Heasley, with a training tip on keeping horses hydrated and our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Sam FawcettGuest: Bridget HeasleyNew Vocations Segment: Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Equestrian+, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!
We're chatting with Mary Ormsby, Equine Operations Manager at Claiborne Farm, about a day in her life working on a bloodstock farm and why they support the RRP Broodmare Division. We chat with New Vocations for a training tip and introduce you to our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Mary OrmsbyGuest: Bridget HeasleyNew Vocations Segment: Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, USRider, Retired Racehorse Project, Horse Radio Network and Listeners like You!
We're chatting with Mary Ormsby, Equine Operations Manager at Claiborne Farm, about a day in her life working on a bloodstock farm and why they support the RRP Broodmare Division. We chat with New Vocations for a training tip and introduce you to our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Mary OrmsbyGuest: Bridget HeasleyNew Vocations Segment: Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, USRider, Retired Racehorse Project, Horse Radio Network and Listeners like You!
It's a Making the Makeover episode and today we chat with our Makeover Rider, Sam Fawcett, on she likes to introduce her horses to their first outings. We catch up with New Vocations for a training tip and introduce our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!On today's episode, we chat with Jennifer Sweet, the President of the US Pony Club, on the benefits of getting involved with Pony Club, and how they provide opportunities to better connect with your retired racer in their second career. We get a training tip from New Vocation's own, Bridget Heasley, and introduce our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Sam FawcettGuest: Amanda VanceNew Vocations Segment: Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Spalding Labs, Retired Racehorse Project, Horse Radio Network and Listeners like You!
It's a Making the Makeover episode and today we chat with our Makeover Rider, Sam Fawcett, on she likes to introduce her horses to their first outings. We catch up with New Vocations for a training tip and introduce our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!On today's episode, we chat with Jennifer Sweet, the President of the US Pony Club, on the benefits of getting involved with Pony Club, and how they provide opportunities to better connect with your retired racer in their second career. We get a training tip from New Vocation's own, Bridget Heasley, and introduce our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Sam FawcettGuest: Amanda VanceNew Vocations Segment: Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Spalding Labs, Retired Racehorse Project, Horse Radio Network and Listeners like You!
On today's episode, we chat with Jennifer Sweet, the President of the US Pony Club, on the benefits of getting involved with Pony Club, and how they provide opportunities to better connect with your retired racer in their second career. We get a training tip from New Vocation's own, Bridget Heasley, and introduce our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Jennifer SweetGuest: Bridget HeasleyNew Vocations Segment: Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Equine Discounts, Retired Racehorse Project, Horse Radio Network and Listeners like You!
On today's episode, we chat with Jennifer Sweet, the President of the US Pony Club, on the benefits of getting involved with Pony Club, and how they provide opportunities to better connect with your retired racer in their second career. We get a training tip from New Vocation's own, Bridget Heasley, and introduce our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Jennifer SweetGuest: Bridget HeasleyNew Vocations Segment: Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Equine Discounts, Retired Racehorse Project, Horse Radio Network and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we catch up with our Making the Makeover rider, Sam Fawcett, on how she likes to keep her horses fueled. Kristen and I play, "Blind Horse Dates" to see how well we know each other's ideal horse type, and introduce our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned...Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Sam FawcettGuest: Amanda TuckerNew Vocations Segment: Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Equine Discounts, Retired Racehorse Project, Horse Radio Network and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we catch up with our Making the Makeover rider, Sam Fawcett, on how she likes to keep her horses fueled. Kristen and I play, "Blind Horse Dates" to see how well we know each other's ideal horse type, and introduce our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned...Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Sam FawcettGuest: Amanda TuckerNew Vocations Segment: Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Equine Discounts, Retired Racehorse Project, Horse Radio Network and Listeners like You!
Today we chat with Kristin Werner from the Jockey Club about the new OTTB Profile report. We catch up with Bridget Heasley from New Vocations and introduce you to our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned.Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Kristin WernerGuest: Bridget HeasleyNew Vocations Segment: Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Retired Racehorse Project, My New Horse, and Listeners like You!
Today we chat with Kristin Werner from the Jockey Club about the new OTTB Profile report. We catch up with Bridget Heasley from New Vocations and introduce you to our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned.Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Kristin WernerGuest: Bridget HeasleyNew Vocations Segment: Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Retired Racehorse Project, My New Horse, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we touch base with our Making the Makeover rider, Sam Fawcett, on assessing potential in a Makeover horse. We chat with New Vocations for a training tip and introduce our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned...Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Sam FawcettNew Vocations Segment: Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Retired Racehorse Project, Equestrian+, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we touch base with our Making the Makeover rider, Sam Fawcett, on assessing potential in a Makeover horse. We chat with New Vocations for a training tip and introduce our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned...Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Sam FawcettNew Vocations Segment: Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Retired Racehorse Project, Equestrian+, and Listeners like You!
It's our 150th episode and we're celebrating at Equine Affaire Ohio! We have the rare treat of recording in-person and we have some great guests. We introduce you to the all standardbred drill team from Cherokee Stables which one of their horses is a $2M winner. We debrief the secrets of half halts with two of our listeners after attending the Wendy Murdoch clinic. And of course, it wouldn't be an episode of Retired Racehorse Radio without featuring an adoptable horse of the week! Stay tuned….Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Cherokee StablesLink from Clinic: Wendy Murdoch New Vocations Segment: Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Retired Racehorse Project, Horse Radio Network, US Rider, and Listeners like You!
It's our 150th episode and we're celebrating at Equine Affaire Ohio! We have the rare treat of recording in-person and we have some great guests. We introduce you to the all standardbred drill team from Cherokee Stables which one of their horses is a $2M winner. We debrief the secrets of half halts with two of our listeners after attending the Wendy Murdoch clinic. And of course, it wouldn't be an episode of Retired Racehorse Radio without featuring an adoptable horse of the week! Stay tuned….Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Cherokee StablesLink from Clinic: Wendy Murdoch New Vocations Segment: Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Retired Racehorse Project, Horse Radio Network, US Rider, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we introduce our 2025 Making the Makeover rider, Samantha Fawcett! We then catch up with Bridget Heasley from New Vocations on what bits she recommends for a standie's first outing, and introduce our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned...Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Samantha FawcettNew Vocations Segment: Bridget HeasleyAdoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Retired Racehorse Project, Horse Radio Network, Spalding Labs, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we introduce our 2025 Making the Makeover rider, Samantha Fawcett! We then catch up with Bridget Heasley from New Vocations on what bits she recommends for a standie's first outing, and introduce our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned...Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Samantha FawcettNew Vocations Segment: Bridget HeasleyAdoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Retired Racehorse Project, Horse Radio Network, Spalding Labs, and Listeners like You!
On today's show, we connect with Patrick Cummings to learn more about the young organization National Thoroughbred Alliance and the role it has to play in the future of the racing industry. We ask New Vocations, Amanda Tucker, about best tips to safely introduce your new horse to his new pasture pals. Last, but never least, we wrap with our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Patrick CummingsNew Feature: Track to TriumphNew Vocations Segment: Amanda TuckerAdoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Retired Racehorse Project, Horse Radio Network, and Listeners like You!
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