Podcasts about thoroughbreds

Kentucky Bred - Presented by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development and Breeders Incentive Funds featuring trainer Will Walden

From the National Horseplayers Championship in Las Vegas, past winners discuss present issues for the sport on the first live-ish episode since January of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. David Harrison, Mike Gillum and defending victor Dan Piazza, three of the last four NHC winners, gather in a roundtable to talk about the secrets to their successes. They also weigh tournaments against everyday play in racing and the impact of computer-assisted wagering on their handicapping. Back at the track, trainer Will Walden discusses maiden winner High Camp, who tries to extend his one-turn acumen Saturday in the Virginia Derby, a virtual win-and-you're-in qualifying prep for Kentucky Derby 2026. Walden also discusses his conquering of substance abuse and how his stable has reached out to others who have had similar challenges. Super Screener creator Mike Shutty has tips for Saturday races, including the Virginia Derby, the Grade 3 Whitmore Stakes at Oaklawn and the Captiva Island at Gulfstream Park. John Cherwa of the Los Angeles Times and Keith Nelson from Fairmount Park are along with their weekly host chat, including the latest developments in the bankruptcy story at Hawthorne, the rejection of north-state racing in California and the latest defeat of the decoupling of Thoroughbreds and slot machines in Florida. There also is listener and reader feedback to the evergreen episodes of the podcast that ran in the last six weeks. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Firefox, iHeart and Spotify as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

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.

New Horse Alert with Auditor Nikki and her new horse Mastermind MFH. Plus, some horsey news, a Studies Show and some weird news. Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3902 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm & Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: Chewy EquinePicture Credit: Auditor Nikki and her new horseGuest: Auditor Nikki on her new horseProduct Link: Jack's Favorites Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTimestamps:1:15 - Severe storms & tornado talk4:00 - Daily Whinnies7:35 - Miles the Andalusian goes to Maytag Ranch10:47 - Mars Maryland 5* canceled & Global Champions Tour evacuation13:56 - Thoroughbred sales booming & Caldera update18:41 - Auditor Nikki's new quirky horse Mastermind30:26 - Jack's Favorites horse treats 34:26 - “Studies show”43:03 - Weird News

New Horse Alert with Auditor Nikki and her new horse Mastermind MFH. Plus, some horsey news, a Studies Show and some weird news. Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3902 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm & Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: Chewy EquinePicture Credit: Auditor Nikki and her new horseGuest: Auditor Nikki on her new horseProduct Link: Jack's Favorites Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTimestamps:1:15 - Severe storms & tornado talk4:00 - Daily Whinnies7:35 - Miles the Andalusian goes to Maytag Ranch10:47 - Mars Maryland 5* canceled & Global Champions Tour evacuation13:56 - Thoroughbred sales booming & Caldera update18:41 - Auditor Nikki's new quirky horse Mastermind30:26 - Jack's Favorites horse treats 34:26 - “Studies show”43:03 - Weird News

In this episode of The Animal Wellness Podcast, host Joseph Grove examines the rapidly changing landscape of American horse racing—an industry facing growing scrutiny over safety, doping, and the welfare of racehorses. A series of high-profile breakdowns and medication scandals, including the troubling spike in horse deaths at Churchill Downs during the 2023 Kentucky Derby week, intensified national concern about the sport's oversight and long-term viability. Joseph explores how the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) — the most sweeping regulatory reform the sport has seen in generations — created a national authority to enforce uniform safety and anti-doping rules across Thoroughbred racing. But major tensions remain. A high-stakes dispute between regulators and Churchill Downs Incorporated, a company operating roughly 30 racing and gaming properties across 14 states, raises questions about compliance, enforcement, and the future of interstate wagering. Joining the program is Fred Hudson, CEO of the U.S. Harness Racing Alumni Association and director of equine protection for Animal Wellness Action. Hudson provides an insider's perspective on whether HISA's reforms are improving horse welfare, the persistent challenges facing the sport, and what additional protections are still needed for racehorses during and after their racing careers.   Together, they discuss the causes of fatal breakdowns, the culture of medication in racing, the implications of industry resistance to federal oversight, and what meaningful reform could look like over the next decade.   The Animal Wellness podcast is produced by Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy. It focuses on improving the lives of animals in the United States and abroad through legislation and by influencing businesses to create a more humane economy. The show is hosted by veteran journalist and animal-advocate Joseph Grove.    www.animalwellnessaction.org www.centerforahumaneeconomy.org   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalWellnessAction Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centerforahumaneeconomy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AWAction_News Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHumaneCenter   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animalwellnessaction/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centerforahumaneeconomy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/animal-wellness-action/    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI_6FxM4hD6oS5VSUwsCnNQ 

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!

LOVERACING.NZ Thoroughbred Racing Update with Trackside NZ's Pip Morris on Sport Nation Mornings including a Manzor Blue Melbourne Cup bid, Kylie Hoskin G1 success, Wyndham Cup, Matamata tomorrow, the Japan Trophy & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thoroughbred Los Angeles Radio Program with host Mike Willman. Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn and National Thoroughberd Racing Coverage. Thoroughbred Racing News, Previews and Selections, broadcast from Southern California

LOVERACING.NZ Thoroughbred Racing Update with Michael Guerin on Sport Nation Mornings including a review of the weekends thoroughbred racing, Champions Day & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kentucky Bred - Presented by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development and Breeders Incentive Funds featuring trainer Brad Cox

Thoroughbred Los Angeles Radio Program with hosts Jon Lindo and Bob Ike. Santa Anita Park, Tampa Bay Downs, Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn and National Thoroughberd Racing Coverage. Thoroughbred Racing News, Previews and Selections, broadcast from Southern California

Two media professionals who have chronicled their love of the Thoroughbred game are featured this week on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Tommy Smyth with a Y, who has been a longtime sports personality in New York, discusses his ongoing trips to tracks both in the U.S. and his native Ireland. Smyth voices his concerns about computer bettors and how they have impacted his playing. He also advocates for fixed-odds wagering to be lined up alongside pari-mutuels. Alex Evers, one of racing's top photographers, talks about his frequent trips overseas to shoot races, especially in Hong Kong. He shares memories of stars like Romantic Warrior and Golden Sixty and how his close access to top horses might help him bet. John Cherwa of the Los Angeles Times and Keith Nelson from Fairmount Park are along with their weekly host chat. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Firefox, iHeart and Spotify as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

LOVERACING.NZ Thoroughbred Racing Update with the TAB NZ's Thad Taylor on Sport Nation Mornings including a preview of this weekend thoroughbred action across the country Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Head to LOVERACING.NZ for all your Thoroughbred racing news, previews, replays, profiles and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Auckland Thoroughbred Racing Exec GM of Racing & Operations Craig Baker joins the show to talk about Champions Day coming up this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kentucky…once part of the East Central Commonwealth before the Great War, had been a place of Whiskey and Thoroughbreds, where the elite came to witness the Great Kentucky Derby while the factories of Louisville and Lexington turned out armaments for the conflict with China.The horses are long gone, as are the elites and their factories, leaving a broken and blighted landscape behind for the survivors. Now known more as a place you pass through - casting glances at the remains of the old world on your way to somewhere else - old Kentucky ain't what it used to be.Trader Red hadn't meant to get herself caught in the middle of yet another mess…but here she was, watching over a bunch of folks she neither knew nor really cared to, as her eyes were still cast to those hills far to the south in Tennessee.But the Wasteland has a habit of turning any straight line into one damn twisted pretzel…and choices, good or bad, have consequences long down the line.

LOVERACING.NZ Thoroughbred Racing Update with Pip Morris on Mornings with Riccardo Ball including Hello Haley, Tony Pike, the Cuddle Stakes, Amber Ridell milestone & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thoroughbred Los Angeles Radio Program with host Mike Willman. Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn and National Thoroughberd Racing Coverage. Thoroughbred Racing News, Previews and Selections, broadcast from Southern California

LOVERACING.NZ Thoroughbred Racing Update with Michael Guerin on Mornings with Riccardo Ball including a look ahead to this weekends Champions Day at Ellerslie, observations from trackwork this morning & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kentucky Bred - Presented by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development and Breeders Incentive Funds featuring owner CJ Johnsen 

Thoroughbred Los Angeles Radio Program with hosts Jon Lindo and Bob Ike. Gulfstream Park - Fountain of Youth Day, Santa Anita Park, Oaklawn and National Thoroughberd Racing Coverage. Thoroughbred Racing News, Previews and Selections, broadcast from Southern California

Welcome back horses and horsemen to Emerald Downs! Horses on the track Monday morning, March 2, as training begins leading up to another year of great northwest racing and fun promotions. We're getting closer to our 30th anniversary season's Opening Day on Saturday, May 2. That is also Kentucky Derby day, so make plans to be here for all the excitement. First race on weekends is 1:50 pm. Joe and Vince's guests include Kevin Sengara, who experienced the ultimate thrills of northwest Thoroughbred racing as a youth when his father, Jeffrey Sengara, won the 1999 Longacres Mile with Budroyale. Kevin Sengara has put together an owner's syndicate that is getting off to a fast start. Bob Cappelletti, Stable Manager for Washington Hall of Fame owner George Todaro, speaks to the return of 2025 Horse of the Meeting Aloha Breeze and many more promising youngsters for 2026.

LOVERACING.NZ Thoroughbred Racing Update with the TAB NZ's Thad Taylor on Sport Nation Mornings including a preview of this weekends thoroughbred action across the country Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thoroughbred Los Angeles Radio Program with host Mike Willman. Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn and National Thoroughberd Racing Coverage. Thoroughbred Racing News, Previews and Selections, broadcast from Southern California

Kentucky Bred - Presented by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development and Breeders Incentive Funds featuring owner Davant Latham

Thoroughbred Los Angeles Radio Program with hosts Jon Lindo and Bob Ike. Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn and National Thoroughberd Racing Coverage. Thoroughbred Racing News, Previews and Selections, broadcast from Southern California

Jason discusses some news events from the past weekend and welcomes in Gabe Prewitt to talk Hoosier Park opening, harness and Thoroughbred industry issues, and more! 

Thoroughbred Los Angeles Radio Program with host Mike Willman. Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn and National Thoroughberd Racing Coverage. Thoroughbred Racing News, Previews and Selections, broadcast from Southern California

Kentucky Bred - Presented by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development and Breeders Incentive Funds featuring trainer Rodolphe Brisset

Thoroughbred Los Angeles Radio Program with hosts Jon Lindo and Bob Ike. Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn and National Thoroughberd Racing Coverage. Thoroughbred Racing News, Previews and Selections, broadcast from Southern California

Former NBA player and coach Avery Johnson has been a horse owner and continues to be a racing ambassador. Terry West was a trail-blazing jockey who holds a seat on the Maryland Racing Commission. In celebration of Black History Month, both Johnson and West are featured this week on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Johnson talks about growing up in New Orleans and what he learned from his father on their weekend trips to Fair Grounds. He also discusses his role as an ambassador for the Breeders' Cup and racing's need for central leadership. West recounts her lifelong love of horses and how she became a standout jumps rider who has continued to compete for more than a half-century. She also details the challenges she faced being one of the first Black women to compete in Thoroughbred races. Both Johnson and West expound on the goal of greater minority participation in all phases of horse racing. There also is a tribute to the late trainers King Leatherbury and John Shirreffs, both of whom died this week. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Firefox, iHeart and Spotify as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

What happens when you take an off-the-track Thoroughbred (OTTB) into the hunter ring and stop treating it like an “alternate” to a warmblood? In this episode of OTTB on Tap, Niamh flies solo for our first truly hunter/jumper-focused OTTB episode with Pennsylvania pro Madison Barnett of MB Equine (USEA event rider + hunter/jumper trainer) and standout junior rider Caden Nolt.Madison breaks down why Thoroughbreds became the backbone of her program, what retraining her first OTTB taught her about horsemanship, and why OTTBs often “expect” riders to show up like professionals. We talk cross-training hunters with eventing (conditioning, bravery, brain engagement), why some Thoroughbreds thrive when the work stays interesting, and how that forward-thinking approach can create a more rideable, competitive hunter.Caden shares what it's like producing a Thoroughbred in the hunters as a junior—including riding Geo Lemon, his one-eyed Thoroughbred gelding, and navigating the (very real) bias against a one-eyed horse in hunter derbies. He also explains how eventing experience (including riding with William Fox-Pitt) has influenced his hunter style—especially when the fences get bigger, the turns get tighter, and the questions get scarier.We also dig into the big-picture conversation: if we want OTTBs to be taken seriously in the performance hunter divisions, riders have to actually put them in the ring against warmbloods—and have them prepared to win. Madison and Caden share practical advice on starting OTTBs over fences, confirming lead changes (without over-schooling), and what they look for in a Thoroughbred prospect for hunters.In this episode, you'll hear about:OTTB retraining for hunters: what matters most early (and what doesn't)Why Thoroughbreds can make riders better: faster thinking, full-picture horsemanshipCross-training hunters with eventing: conditioning, boldness, and keeping brains freshOne-eyed horse in the hunter ring: rules, perceptions, and how Geo Lemon proves people wrongThe mindset shift: moving from Thoroughbred-only divisions to performance divisionsCaden's goals for Junior Hunter Finals + bringing along a new OTTB prospectIf you're Googling things like “best OTTB for hunters,” “how to retrain an off-track Thoroughbred for hunter/jumper,” “OTTB lead changes,” “Thoroughbred hunter derby training,” or “can a one-eyed horse compete in hunters,” this conversation is for you.

Thoroughbred Los Angeles Radio Program with host Mike Willman. Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park and National Thoroughberd Racing Coverage. Thoroughbred Racing News, Previews and Selections, broadcast from Southern California

Kentucky Bred - Presented by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development and Breeders Incentive Funds featuring trainer Whit Beckman

Thoroughbred Los Angeles Radio Program with hosts Jon Lindo and Bob Ike. Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn and National Thoroughberd Racing Coverage. Thoroughbred Racing News, Previews and Selections, broadcast from Southern California

Thoroughbred Los Angeles Radio Program with host Mike Willman. Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park and National Thoroughberd Racing Coverage. Thoroughbred Racing News, Previews and Selections, broadcast from Southern California

Kentucky Bred - Presented by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development and Breeders Incentive Funds featuring Chauncey Morris, Executive Director of the KTA/KTOB,  

Thoroughbred Los Angeles Radio Program with hosts Jon Lindo and Bob Ike. Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park and National Thoroughberd Racing Coverage. Thoroughbred Racing News, Previews and Selections, broadcast from Southern California

Stewart Alsop interviews Tomas Yu, CEO and founder of Turn-On Financial Technologies, on this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast. They explore how Yu's company is revolutionizing the closed-loop payment ecosystem by creating a universal float system that allows gift card credits to be used across multiple merchants rather than being locked to a single business like Starbucks. The conversation covers the complexities of fintech regulation, the differences between open and closed loop payment systems, and Yu's unique background that combines Korean martial arts discipline with Mexican polo culture. They also dive into Yu's passion for polo, discussing the intimate relationship between rider and horse, the sport's elitist tendencies in different regions, and his efforts to build polo communities from El Paso to New Mexico. Find Tomas on LinkedIn under Tommy (TJ) Alvarez.Timestamps00:00 Introduction to TurnOn Technologies02:45 Understanding Float and Its Implications05:45 Decentralized Gift Card System08:39 Navigating the FinTech Landscape11:19 The Role of Merchants and Consumers14:15 Challenges in the Gift Card Market17:26 The Future of Payment Systems23:12 Understanding Payment Systems: Stripe and POS26:47 Regulatory Landscape: KYC and AML in Payments27:55 The Impact of Economic Conditions on Financial Systems36:39 Transitioning from Industrial to Information Age Finance38:18 Curiosity and Resourcefulness in the Information Age45:09 Social Media and the Dynamics of Attention46:26 From Restaurant to Polo: A Journey of Mentorship49:50 The Thrill of Polo: Learning and Obsession54:53 Building a Team: Breaking Elitism in Polo01:00:29 The Unique Bond: Understanding the Horse-Rider Relationship01:05:21 Polo Horses: Choosing the Right Breed for the GameKey Insights1. Turn-On Technologies is revolutionizing payment systems through behavioral finance by creating a decentralized "float" system. Unlike traditional gift cards that lock customers into single merchants like Starbucks, Turn-On allows universal credit that works across their entire merchant ecosystem. This addresses the massive gift card market where companies like Starbucks hold billions in customer funds that can only be used at their locations.2. The financial industry operates on an exclusionary "closed loop" versus "open loop" system that creates significant friction and fees. Closed loop systems keep money within specific ecosystems without conversion to cash, while open loop systems allow cash withdrawal but trigger heavy regulation. Every transaction through traditional payment processors like Stripe can cost merchants 3-8% in fees, representing a massive burden on businesses.3. Point-of-sale systems function as the financial bloodstream and credit scoring mechanism for businesses. These systems track all card transactions and serve as the primary data source for merchant lending decisions. The gap between POS records and bank deposits reveals cash transactions that businesses may not be reporting, making POS data crucial for assessing business creditworthiness and loan risk.4. Traditional FinTech professionals often miss obvious opportunities due to ego and institutional thinking. Yu encountered resistance from established FinTech experts who initially dismissed his gift card-focused approach, despite the trillion-dollar market size. The financial industry's complexity is sometimes artificially maintained to exclude outsiders rather than serve genuine regulatory purposes.5. The information age is creating a fundamental divide between curious, resourceful individuals and those stuck in credentialist systems. With AI and LLMs amplifying human capability, people who ask the right questions and maintain curiosity will become exponentially more effective. Meanwhile, those relying on traditional credentials without underlying curiosity will fall further behind, creating unprecedented economic and social divergence.6. Polo serves as a powerful business metaphor and relationship-building tool that mirrors modern entrepreneurial challenges. Like mixed martial arts evolved from testing individual disciplines, business success now requires being competent across multiple areas rather than excelling in just one specialty. The sport also creates unique networking opportunities and teaches valuable lessons about partnership between human and animal.7. International financial systems reveal how governments use complexity and capital controls to maintain power over citizens. Yu's observations about Argentina's financial restrictions and the prevalence of cash economies in Latin America illustrate how regulatory complexity often serves political rather than protective purposes, creating opportunities for alternative financial systems that provide genuine value to users.

From business magnates like the founders of Fisher & Paykel, to early settler farmers, and major wartime philanthropists, many of these breeders have played key roles in New Zealand's wider history. 

On this episode, we kick things off with BIG news — I'll be at the NAMM Show next week, bringing you exclusive, on-the-floor NAMM coverage right here on Johnny Beane TV. Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing! Ron also unboxes a special edition MXR Distortion Plus Randy Rhoads “The Concorde” pedal, courtesy of @MusicTherapyLaz - We put it head-to-head with the current yellow Distortion Plus and the polka-dot version to hear all three side-by-side! https://youtu.be/e5UCZJr36Zs Then it's on to music news, including Norman's Rare Guitars — the legendary LA vintage shop — being acquired by TNAG Global, the parent company of Carter Vintage Guitars and Cotton Music Center. We also check out Nuno Guitars, Nuno Bettencourt's new guitar company, exploring the Thoroughbred, Stable, Colt series, and acoustic models now live on the site. Plus, I recap last weekend's Amigo Guitar Show, and we look ahead to Workbench Saturday, where we'll be doing hands-on guitar work right here on the channel.

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!

This episode contains explicit language This Week on In Stride  Sinead is joined by American jockey Rosie Napravnik to talk about her experience as a woman on the racetrack and the journey that shaped her career.    Meet the Guest: Rosie Napravnik  Rosie Napravnik was one of the most successful jockeys of her era, winning the Kentucky Oaks twice and capturing two Breeders' Cup races. She made history as the first female jockey to ride in all three U.S. Triple Crown races in a single year and achieved some of the best finishes by a woman in those Classics. Over her career she was often ranked among the top jockeys in North America by earnings and wins, and she led major meets such as Fair Grounds and Keeneland.    In This Episode, Rosie and Sinead Discuss:  • Navigating the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated sport  • How she got her start on the track and the path to becoming a professional jockey  • The qualities that make an exceptional racehorse  • Her passion for restarting off-the-track Thoroughbreds and the career she's built beyond racing  Episode Sponsors VetCS VetCS is an equine veterinarian–founded company creating science-backed hemp products for joint support, calming, and overall wellness. -  Visit https://vetcs.com/pages/in-stride and use code InStride20 for 20% off. 

Remembering Ana Walsh 4/12/1983-1/1/2023In this episode, we revisit the disappearance and murder of Ana Walshe, the 39‑year‑old mother of three who vanished from her home in Cohasset, Massachusetts on New Year's Day 2023. Her case captured national attention and became one of the most closely watched true crime investigations in New England.Cohasset -- a quiet coastal town south of Boston and the filming location for Thoroughbreds (2017), The Finest Hours (2016), and The Witches of Eastwick (1987) -- was shaken when Ana was reported missing. I first covered her story in February 2023 (Episode 39), shortly after her husband, Brian Walshe, was arrested and his long history of fraud and deception began to surface.When a mother disappears, leaving behind three young children, the fear is immediate. Investigators quickly painted a grim picture, and as the likelihood of finding Ana alive faded, I began researching "no body" cases in New England. These cases are rare but not unprecedented. Massachusetts has secured convictions in the murders of Robin Benedict (1983) and Katherine Leonard Romano (1998). And the landmark Helle Crafts case in Connecticut (1986) set a national precedent for prosecuting murder cases where no body has been recovered.Ana was last seen in the early hours of January 1, 2023. The Walshes had hosted a friend, Gem Mutlu, for New Year's Eve. Gem later testified about his close relationship with the family and his affection for the children. He first met Brian through the Boston Breakthrough Academy, a leadership and personal‑development program focused on emotional intelligence, communication, and personal responsibility. Though the organization appears inactive today, its curriculum emphasized transformational growth and “vision‑driven leadership.” Gem had known the family since 2020, and Ana even served as director of operations for his team until 2022, when she accepted what she called her “dream job” in Washington, D.C.Ana was reported missing on January 4, 2023 -- not by her husband, but by her employer, Tishman Speyer, after she failed to show up for work after the holiday. Her husband attempted to stage a cover story by telling friends she had rushed to D.C. for a work emergency. While there had been issues in the past with a property, nothing justified an urgent holiday departure. Ana's professional rise was remarkable. After immigrating from Serbia in 2005, she worked seasonal hospitality jobs at The Inn at Little Washington in Virginia -- first as a housekeeper, then as a server. Through determination and talent, she built a career in luxury real estate and corporate operations, ultimately landing a leadership role in Washington, D.C. This episode examines the evidence presented in the Brian Walshe murder trial, the timeline of Ana's disappearance, and the pursuit of justice for a woman whose life was defined by resilience, ambition, and love for her children.More at crimeofthetruestkind.com/justice-for-ana-walsheOnline: CrimeoftheTruestKind.comCreated, written, hosted by Anngelle Wood#Massachusetts #massachusettstruecrime #NewEngland #TrueCrime #Advocacy #Podcast #Unsolved #Missing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thoroughbred auction prices keep setting records. But tracks are closing, gambling revenues are falling, and the sport is increasingly reliant on subsidies. Is that the kind of long shot anybody wants? (Part three of a series, “The Horse Is Us.”) SOURCES:Anne Archer Hinkle, owner and director of Hinkle Farms.Cormac Breathnach, senior director of sales operations at Keeneland.Emily Plant, thoroughbred researcher and statistician, associate professor of marketing at the University of Montana.Mark Taylor, president of Taylor Made Farm.Marshall Gramm, horse player, professor of economics at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee.Richard Migliore, head racing analyst for Fox Sports and New York Racing Association, retired jockey.Sean Feld, bloodstock agent.Scott Heider, managing principal of Chartwell Capital, thoroughbred investor.Thomas Lambert, economist at the University of Louisville. RESOURCES:Death of a Racehorse: An American Story, by Katie Bo Lillis (2025)."State of the States 2025: The AGA Analysis of the Commercial Casino Industry," (American Gaming Association, 2025)."An Empirical Analysis of Reputation Effects and Network Centrality in a Multi-Agency Context," by Emily Plant (University of Kentucky, 2010).Calculated Bets: Computers, Gambling, and Mathematical Modeling to Win (Outlooks), by Steven Skiena (2001).Bill Oppenheim and Emily Plant's Thoroughbred Market Reports.Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.