Podcasts about thoroughbred makeover

In this RRP Trainer Chronicles episode of OTTB on Tap, we sit down with adult amateur eventer, longtime Thoroughbred advocate, and sporthorse breeder Amanda Chance, who's making her Retired Racehorse Project Makeover debut in 2025 with a true warhorse—an off-track Thoroughbred with over 50 starts (he raced a whopping 100 times!)Known for her candid blog and podcast Breed.Ride.Event., Amanda brings a unique perspective to the OTTB world—combining her eye for conformation with real-world experience restarting Thoroughbreds for second careers in eventing and sporthorse disciplines. She shares what it's like retraining a seasoned racehorse, how her breeding background shapes her OTTB evaluations, and why she believes more adult amateurs should take the leap into Makeover territory.We talk about selecting her RRP partner, how his extensive racing career impacts his retraining, and the mental and physical adjustments involved in transitioning a veteran OTTB. Amanda also offers advice for first-time RRP trainers, her favorite sporthorse traits in Thoroughbreds, and how she keeps the journey fun, even when progress stalls.Whether you're a fellow OTTB owner, eventing enthusiast, adult amateur, or curious about the Thoroughbred Makeover, Amanda's story is one you won't want to miss.

Welcome back to RRP Trainer Chronicles, an OTTB on Tap Original Series following the riders and retrainers headed to the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover. In this episode, we're talking dressage, Thoroughbreds, and that all-important seat with Harley Whittaker of HW Dressage in Kirkwood, Pennsylvania.Harley didn't grow up in a horsey family, but she's built a thriving training business rooted in thoughtful, individualized care—and a belief that OTTBs absolutely belong in the dressage ring. She introduces us to her Makeover partner Juancho (aka “Jack”), shares what she looks for in a dressage prospect, and walks us through the early days of training a horse fresh off the track.We chat about visualization, confidence-building, ulcer prevention, and why pulling back is not the answer. Whether you're new to OTTBs, curious about dressage, or just here to root for a great horse and rider team—you'll love this candid and inspiring conversation.

In this first full trainer episode of our 2025 RRP Trainer Chronicles series, we're joined by Stephanie Parkot, a dedicated adult amateur and mom of three from Corfu, New York, who's making her Thoroughbred Makeover debut with a gelding she calls “the right horse at the right time.”Stephanie's Makeover partner is Sterling Honor, a striking son of Honor Code, adopted through New Vocations. Together, they're preparing to compete in Competitive Trail and Dressage—and doing it all while balancing barn time with the demands of family life. Stephanie shares what drew her to off-track Thoroughbreds in the first place, the emotional rollercoaster of returning a previous adoption, and how she found the confidence to try again.She talks candidly about the realities of retraining a Thoroughbred in the dead of a New York winter, the importance of tailoring your program to your lifestyle, and how she's approaching the 2025 RRP Makeover with a mindset centered not on perfection, but on partnership and progress. One of her guiding philosophies? “Flexible consistency”—knowing when to adjust your expectations without losing sight of the goal. Another? Not waiting for the perfect moment.Whether you're a fellow adult amateur retraining an OTTB, curious about the Thoroughbred Makeover process, or simply looking for honest insight into what this journey really looks like behind the scenes, Stephanie's story is one of heart, resilience, and horse-first horsemanship.

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by horsemanship trainers Tik Maynard and Nick Rivera. Tik Maynard, the 2024 and 2025 Road to the Horse Champion, is partnered with fellow horsemanship trainer and Pen Wrangler Nick Rivera. Tik has been both Long-Listed and Short-Listed for the Canadian National Three-Day Event Team, won the Freestyle at the Thoroughbred Makeover in 2015 and 2018, and is the author of In The Middle Are The Horsemen. He teaches clinics nationwide and runs a training business at Copperline Farm with his wife, Sinead Halpin Maynard. Nick, a Wisconsin native and University of Wisconsin graduate, has been passionate about horses since childhood and turned professional after college. He co-created the nationwide product “Whinny Water” with Ryan Rose and now contributes to The Horseman's University, where he hopes to inspire students through education, challenges, and shared adventures with his horse, Jasper. In this episode, Tik and Nick discuss topics related to natural horsemanship and The Road to the Horse, including: • What the Road to the Horse competition is and the important role a Pen Wrangler plays in the event. • How Tik and Nick prepared for the competition by prioritizing the process over the outcome. • The unexpected lessons they discovered along the way. • How natural horsemanship techniques can benefit sport horses by making them happier and better understood. Join Tik, Nick, and Sinead in this exciting conversation about their unforgettable Road to the Horse journey.

We're back with Danielle Montgomery for Part 2 of our deep dive into Turning For Home, one of the most effective and scalable Thoroughbred aftercare programs in the country. In this episode, we focus on what makes their approach so successful—namely, their partner farm model, lifetime safety net, and emphasis on long-term support for every horse that leaves the track at Parx Racing.With over 4,400 OTTBs rehomed and counting, Turning For Home has built a nationwide network of trusted partner farms, each committed to retraining and transitioning retired racehorses into second careers ranging from eventing and dressage to trail riding and Western disciplines. Danielle walks us through how these partnerships work, what sets Turning For Home apart in the OTTB adoption space, and what the future of Thoroughbred aftercare looks like from the inside out.We also talk about the organization's impact on events like the Retired Racehorse Project's Thoroughbred Makeover, its unique lifetime relocation guarantee, and how their team is working to educate adopters, support trainers, and strengthen the OTTB pipeline from racetrack to new home.This episode is packed with insights for anyone passionate about OTTBs, Thoroughbred rehoming, or improving the lifecycle of the Thoroughbred racehorse.

What happens to Thoroughbred broodmares when their breeding careers end? Too often, these mares are overlooked in the aftercare conversation, but Mareworthy Charities is working to change that. Founded by Kyle Rothfus, Mareworthy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to giving retired OTTB broodmares the retirement, rehoming, and second careers they deserve.In this episode, Kyle takes us behind the scenes of Mareworthy's mission, sharing how the organization got started and what makes their approach to aftercare unique. We dig into the challenges of rehoming broodmares, the process of matching them with adopters, and how their partnership with the Retired Racehorse Project is creating more opportunities for these mares. Plus, Kyle shares some standout success stories that prove just how much these horses still have to offer—including one familiar to OTTB on Tap listeners. Annika Greaney, one of last year's RRP Trainer Chronicles guests, competed at the Thoroughbred Makeover with Egoli, a retired broodmare she adopted from Mareworthy.Mareworthy is also educating future OTTB owners through Mareworthy Academy, a free, expert-led 8-week program designed to help aspiring owners gain the knowledge they need to successfully care for a retired broodmare—or any horse. If you're inspired by Mareworthy's work, you can learn more and support them at mareworthy.com. Donations help cover the cost of care, retraining, and rehoming for the mares in their program, and there are plenty of ways to get involved—whether through sponsorship, adoption, or spreading the word.Next week, we're switching gears and breaking down listener-submitted OTTBs in OTTB on Tap Evaluates Volume 4! This episode is exclusively for Backstage Pass and OTTB on Tap Insiders members, where we'll take a deep dive into conformation, pedigrees, and sport potential. Want in? Sign up now at OTTB on Tap Supercast to get access and never miss an episode!

On today's show, we speak with the winner of the Retired Racehorse Project's 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover about her experience, how she chose her horse, and what's next for the pair. We catch up with Bridget Heasley from New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program to bring you a training tip on encouraging the pace out of your standie, 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: Angela CarmitchelRRP: RulebookNew Feature: Track to TriumphNew Vocations Segment: Bridget HeasleyAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Retired Racehorse Project, My New Horse, and Listeners like You!

On today's show, we speak with the winner of the Retired Racehorse Project's 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover about her experience, how she chose her horse, and what's next for the pair. We catch up with Bridget Heasley from New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program to bring you a training tip on encouraging the pace out of your standie, 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: Angela CarmitchelRRP: RulebookNew Feature: Track to TriumphNew Vocations Segment: Bridget HeasleyAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Retired Racehorse Project, My New Horse, and Listeners like You!

We made it to the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover & Synposium! This is one of the fun times where we get to chat in person, and this year was extra special as we got the opportunity to host the whole finale -- dare we say, we made it?! We share our experiences and interviews, including a few catch-ups with our Making the Makeover riders, and more. We also entice you and your own Makeover dreams by introducing an adoptable horse with New Vocations', Amanda Tucker. 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: Chris BenningsGuest: Christine Starer-SmithGuest: Lisa AlverezGuest: Jody BuschGuest: Susan SmithGuest: Sarah HicknerNew Vocations Segment: Amanda Tucker, New Vocations Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Retired Racehorse Project, My New Horse, and Listeners like You!

We made it to the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover & Synposium! This is one of the fun times where we get to chat in person, and this year was extra special as we got the opportunity to host the whole finale -- dare we say, we made it?! We share our experiences and interviews, including a few catch-ups with our Making the Makeover riders, and more. We also entice you and your own Makeover dreams by introducing an adoptable horse with New Vocations', Amanda Tucker. 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: Chris BenningsGuest: Christine Starer-SmithGuest: Lisa AlverezGuest: Jody BuschGuest: Susan SmithGuest: Sarah HicknerNew Vocations Segment: Amanda Tucker, New Vocations Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Retired Racehorse Project, My New Horse, and Listeners like You!

You're listening to the one before the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover! We're about to celebrate all things thoroughbred for the next week and to kick-start we have our final panel with our Making the Makeover riders as they gear up for the competition at the Kentucky Horse Park. And while we might be chatting OTTBS, we also shed some love and light on our standardbred friends with New Vocation's, Bridget Hollern, as she brings us a training tip 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 Name: Dana JohnsonGuest: Chris BenningsGuest: Jody BuschNew Vocations Segment: Bridget Hollern, New Vocations Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Retired Racehorse Project, My New Horse, and Listeners like You!

You're listening to the one before the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover! We're about to celebrate all things thoroughbred for the next week and to kick-start we have our final panel with our Making the Makeover riders as they gear up for the competition at the Kentucky Horse Park. And while we might be chatting OTTBS, we also shed some love and light on our standardbred friends with New Vocation's, Bridget Hollern, as she brings us a training tip 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 Name: Dana JohnsonGuest: Chris BenningsGuest: Jody BuschNew Vocations Segment: Bridget Hollern, New Vocations Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Retired Racehorse Project, My New Horse, and Listeners like You!

Welcome to the first installment of our OTTB on Tap - Retired Racehorse Project collaboration! On today's show, we have Annika Greaney-Stanger who has two OTTBs that she is retraining for the 2024 RRP Makeover in some varied disciplines including Ranch Work, Barrels, Trail and maybe some Western Dressage. Both horses are former broodmares and racehorses. Tizso Majestic, “Tessa” a 2013 mare (Majestic Warrior - Piazza Grande, by Hennessy and Egoli a 2016 mare (Quality Road - Somasach, by Johannesburg). In this episode, we chat with Annika about what it is like to restart two very different OTTB mares, especially after a long time off. She gives us tips and insights into both mares' personalities and explains how she likes to approach some tricky topics, like introducing her OTTBs to cows and ranch work for the first time. Being located in Fargo, ND, Annika also talks about transitioning OTTBs off the track in that climate, and the challenges (or advantages!) of trailering her horses long-distance for most of her showing throughout the year. Annika is also participating in the Make the Makeover: your contribution to an individual trainer fundraiser through the 2024 Make the Makeover campaign can help them earn refunded entry fees, AND help produce the biggest movement in Thoroughbred aftercare, the Thoroughbred Makeover.Donate to Annika's Make the Makeover CampaignPast episodes in the RRP Trainer Chronicles:Ep 14: OTTB on Tap: RRP Trainer Chronicles - Meet the TrainersLearn more about Annika Greaney-Stanger

Whether you already ride an off-the-track Thoroughbred (OTTB), or you've been pondering what it takes to retrain a racehorse ready to move on to a second career, then you will LOVE this episode! Kristen Kovatch Bentley and Joy Orr of the Retired Racehorse Radio podcast join Amplify's Kaitlin Christopherson and Annise Montplaisir in this collaborative episode to discuss the mental and physical journey of training an OTTB, what it takes to point toward the Thoroughbred Makeover, and reflections of 2023. Hear what attracted each one to the Thoroughbred, learn from personal experiences, and jot down takeaways. This show is all about one of the ultimate horsemanship experiences: retraining Thoroughbreds for a second career.

We're chatting with HRN Auditor, Melanie Miksovsky, on her recent experience with Canter for a Cause. We connect with Thoroughbred Makeover competitor, Chris Bennings, about his 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover graduate who is now a stallion in his breeding program. We wrap up with New Vocations to bring you a training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 115Hosts: 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: Melanie MiksovskyGuest: Chris BenningsGuest: Winnie Morgan Nemeth of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption ProgramAdoptable Horse of the Week: Held In BalanceAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company and Listeners like you!

We're chatting with HRN Auditor, Melanie Miksovsky, on her recent experience with Canter for a Cause. We connect with Thoroughbred Makeover competitor, Chris Bennings, about his 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover graduate who is now a stallion in his breeding program. We wrap up with New Vocations to bring you a training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 115Hosts: 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: Melanie MiksovskyGuest: Chris BenningsGuest: Winnie Morgan Nemeth of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption ProgramAdoptable Horse of the Week: Held In BalanceAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company and Listeners like you!

Everybody ‘round here is nursing a serious horse show hangover. But never fear, we've got all the updates from the Maryland 5-star, the Thoroughbred Makeover, the Pan Ams and more this week. Also… maybe some Halloween costume inspiration. Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 117:Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Heels Down MagazineHost: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Payne EquestrianHost: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of Double Barrel CreekFeatured Image: Sarah Schaaf Photography Drink Recipe: TB Makeover drink courtesy of Tootie's Tavern at the KHP Guest: Doug Payne Link: Pan Ams Update: Canada secures bronze/ticket to Paris. USA wins gold in dressage Link: Tips on feeding through winter an Interview with PurinaLink: Equestrian sport confirmed for 2028 L.A. Olympics Link: Purina AmplifySubscribe: The Brief | Donate | Our PatreonJoin our Facebook Group: Search for “Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Lounge“This episode is presented by: ECOGOLD, Purina Mills, and listeners like you! Thank you to our sponsors!

Everybody ‘round here is nursing a serious horse show hangover. But never fear, we've got all the updates from the Maryland 5-star, the Thoroughbred Makeover, the Pan Ams and more this week. Also… maybe some Halloween costume inspiration. Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 117:Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Heels Down MagazineHost: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Payne EquestrianHost: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of Double Barrel CreekFeatured Image: Sarah Schaaf Photography Drink Recipe: TB Makeover drink courtesy of Tootie's Tavern at the KHP Guest: Doug Payne Link: Pan Ams Update: Canada secures bronze/ticket to Paris. USA wins gold in dressage Link: Tips on feeding through winter an Interview with PurinaLink: Equestrian sport confirmed for 2028 L.A. Olympics Link: Purina AmplifySubscribe: The Brief | Donate | Our PatreonJoin our Facebook Group: Search for “Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Lounge“This episode is presented by: ECOGOLD, Purina Mills, and listeners like you! Thank you to our sponsors!

The RRP Thoroughbred Makeover & National Symposium has concluded for the year (we made it!) and we'll be sharing a recap of the event. You'll hear a few different interviews from some of the competitors, including Justine Griffin from Heels Down Happy Hour, and we'll have a final hoorah with our Making the Makeover Riders! We'll wrap with a training tip and adoptable horse with Leandra Cooper from New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program. Stay tuned...Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 114Hosts:Joy Hillsand Kristen Kovatch Bentley ofThe Horseback WriterImage Credit:Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor:Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners:The Thoroughbred MakeoverandNew Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Bridget Hollern, Silver Dollar Team, Morgan Hayden, Justine GriffinGuest: JuliaJesu, Clare Mansmann, Melissa Meitzen, Adrianna NanniniGuest: Leandra CooperAdoptable Horse of the Week: Cover Me UpAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company and Listeners like you!

The RRP Thoroughbred Makeover & National Symposium has concluded for the year (we made it!) and we'll be sharing a recap of the event. You'll hear a few different interviews from some of the competitors, including Justine Griffin from Heels Down Happy Hour, and we'll have a final hoorah with our Making the Makeover Riders! We'll wrap with a training tip and adoptable horse with Leandra Cooper from New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program. Stay tuned...Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 114Hosts:Joy Hillsand Kristen Kovatch Bentley ofThe Horseback WriterImage Credit:Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor:Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners:The Thoroughbred MakeoverandNew Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Bridget Hollern, Silver Dollar Team, Morgan Hayden, Justine GriffinGuest: JuliaJesu, Clare Mansmann, Melissa Meitzen, Adrianna NanniniGuest: Leandra CooperAdoptable Horse of the Week: Cover Me UpAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company and Listeners like you!

On this episode of the Adulting with Horses podcast, Heather and Natalie talk about a topic with help from their Clubhouse- spooking season! Listen to some of our favorite stories from the barn, hear about the Thoroughbred Makeover in Kentucky, and find out why Heather will never live down a riding lesson after this month. Links:www.adultingwithhorsespodcast.comInstagram @adultingwithhorsespodcastTwitter @AdultingHorsesFacebook Group, The Clubhouse: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adultingwithhorsespodcast/Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AdultingWithHorsesPodcastThank you for being a little weird with us, horse girl! If you like what you hear make sure to subscribe to the podcast on your player of choice, join our Adulting with Horses Clubhouse on Facebook where you can become part of the show! Also, it's a great place to meet other horse crazy women. Thanks and see you next time! If you like what you hear but want a little more, become a Patreon member for extra bonus episodes, unedited video episodes, and more! https://www.patreon.com/AdultingWithHorsesPodcast

In this heartwarming episode we learn of a trainer's many trials as she prepares an ex-racehorse for the Retired Racehorse Project's Thoroughbred Makeover. How will this "difficult" but eager-to-please prospect perform in his "big reveal" event? Listen to find out!This episode of "Barn Stories" is brought to you by Horse Week, a week-long online film festival dedicated to horses.

In this heartwarming episode we learn of a trainer's many trials as she prepares an ex-racehorse for the Retired Racehorse Project's Thoroughbred Makeover. How will this "difficult" but eager-to-please prospect perform in his "big reveal" event? Listen to find out!This episode of "Barn Stories" is brought to you by Horse Week, a week-long online film festival dedicated to horses.

It's retired Off the Track Thoroughbred day as we take a look at Retired Racehorse Radio, the Thoroughbred Makeover and The Real Rider Cup. Plus, more Realli bAd Adz, listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3270 – Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek: co-host, executive in charge of comic relief, Jamie Jennings: co-host, director of wacky equestrian adventuresTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsPhoto: Horse Radio NetworkGuest: Joy Orr, Retired Racehorse Radio | Facebook | TwitterGuest: Maggie Kimmitt, Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Real Rider CupFollow Horse Radio Network on TwitterAdditional support for this podcast provided by RIDE TV, USRider, Horse and Hound Rescue, and Listeners Like You!Time Stamps05:10 - Daily Whinnies17:16 - Joy Orr27:20 - Maggie Kimmitt37:25 - Realli bAd Adz48:44 - Auditor Post Show

It's retired Off the Track Thoroughbred day as we take a look at Retired Racehorse Radio, the Thoroughbred Makeover and The Real Rider Cup. Plus, more Realli bAd Adz, listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3270 – Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek: co-host, executive in charge of comic relief, Jamie Jennings: co-host, director of wacky equestrian adventuresTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsPhoto: Horse Radio NetworkGuest: Joy Orr, Retired Racehorse Radio | Facebook | TwitterGuest: Maggie Kimmitt, Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Real Rider CupFollow Horse Radio Network on TwitterAdditional support for this podcast provided by RIDE TV, USRider, Horse and Hound Rescue, and Listeners Like You!Time Stamps05:10 - Daily Whinnies17:16 - Joy Orr27:20 - Maggie Kimmitt37:25 - Realli bAd Adz48:44 - Auditor Post Show

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by her husband Tik Maynard who is an event rider and natural horsemanship trainer. Tik Maynard has been long-listed and short-listed for the Canadian National Three-Day Event Team, won the freestyle at the Thoroughbred Makeover in 2015 and 2018, and is the author of “In The Middle Are The Horsemen”. Tik teaches clinics across the country and runs a training business out of Copperline Farm with his wife, Sinead Halpin Maynard. In this episode, Tik and Sinead discuss various topics related to presence and fulfillment, including: • Getting lost in the daily grind and only focusing on a goal or aspiration. • Changing one's lifestyle to find time and fulfillment in every day. • Identifying the things that offer a short-term burst of happiness vs. long-term presence and fulfillment. • Identifying different ways to reset and find a better head space. Join Tik and Sinead in this exciting conversation on living in the moment.

The 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover is a month away and we have Kirsten Green, Executive Director of the RRP, joining us to give us all the stats on the horses who will be coming! Speaking of competitors, Melissa Meitzen joins us again to share an update on her Makeover hopeful. We wrap with Leandra Cooper from New Vocations with a training tip and adoptable horse of the week -- stay tuned!Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 111Hosts: 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: Kirsten GreenGuest: Melissa MeitzenGuest: Leandra CooperAdoptable Horse of the Week: NIGHTATTHEMOVIESAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company and Listeners like you!

The 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover is a month away and we have Kirsten Green, Executive Director of the RRP, joining us to give us all the stats on the horses who will be coming! Speaking of competitors, Melissa Meitzen joins us again to share an update on her Makeover hopeful. We wrap with Leandra Cooper from New Vocations with a training tip and adoptable horse of the week -- stay tuned!Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 111Hosts: 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: Kirsten GreenGuest: Melissa MeitzenGuest: Leandra CooperAdoptable Horse of the Week: NIGHTATTHEMOVIESAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company and Listeners like you!

The countdown to the Thoroughbred Makeover is on! This week, we're talking to a dressage trainer almost everyone knows from Youtube and learning more about the mission of the Retired Racehorse Project. And we've got all the tips and tricks for shopping at a big horse show. Thanks for tuning in.Guests and Links Episode 116:Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Heels Down MagazineHost: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Payne EquestrianHost: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of Double Barrel CreekFeatured Image: Heels Down Happy HourDrink Recipe: The Simple Goodness (New) Old FashionedGuest: Amelia NewcombLink: Burghley RecapLink: Treating Tendons and Ligament injuriesLink: Ruffian remains reburied in KentuckySubscribe: The Brief | Donate | Our PatreonJoin our Facebook Group: Search for “Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Lounge“This episode is presented by: ECOGOLD and listeners like you! Thank you to our sponsors!

The countdown to the Thoroughbred Makeover is on! This week, we're talking to a dressage trainer almost everyone knows from Youtube and learning more about the mission of the Retired Racehorse Project. And we've got all the tips and tricks for shopping at a big horse show. Thanks for tuning in.Guests and Links Episode 116:Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Heels Down MagazineHost: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Payne EquestrianHost: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of Double Barrel CreekFeatured Image: Heels Down Happy HourDrink Recipe: The Simple Goodness (New) Old FashionedGuest: Amelia NewcombLink: Burghley RecapLink: Treating Tendons and Ligament injuriesLink: Ruffian remains reburied in KentuckySubscribe: The Brief | Donate | Our PatreonJoin our Facebook Group: Search for “Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Lounge“This episode is presented by: ECOGOLD and listeners like you! Thank you to our sponsors!

Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland talk to author and Thoroughbred aficionado Sarah Hickner and Eques Pante creator Jessica Andrews. Plus, hear about the ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horses of the month for this special Horse Adoption Month episode. Special thanks to our title sponsor, Straight Arrow Products.

On today's episode we speak with Makeover veteran and former Spotlight Rider, Raechel Ramsey, about her newest horse and how she decided to partner with her dad for this year's Thoroughbred Makeover. We get the insider scoop of the day in the life of a track photographer with Eclipse Winner, Wendy Wooley, and last but never least, we're joined by Leandra Cooper from New Vocations to bring you an adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 99:Hosts: Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer,Image Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Raechel Ramsey of 4R Horses North TexasGuest: Wendy Wooley of EquiSports PhotosGuest: Leandra Cooper Adoptable Horse of the Week: Slammin ItAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company and Listeners like you!

On today's episode we speak with Makeover veteran and former Spotlight Rider, Raechel Ramsey, about her newest horse and how she decided to partner with her dad for this year's Thoroughbred Makeover. We get the insider scoop of the day in the life of a track photographer with Eclipse Winner, Wendy Wooley, and last but never least, we're joined by Leandra Cooper from New Vocations to bring you an adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 99:Hosts: Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer,Image Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Raechel Ramsey of 4R Horses North TexasGuest: Wendy Wooley of EquiSports PhotosGuest: Leandra Cooper Adoptable Horse of the Week: Slammin ItAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company and Listeners like you!

Welcome to Season Four of the Dressage Today podcast. In the first episode of 2023, Aviva shares some memories of riding with Elizabeth Madlener who recently passed away. Aviva and Stephanie also discuss the month's “Ask the L” question, “Are you judged on what happens between the movements? Or is it just the movement itself?” Together they interview Alison O'Dwyer, a successful dressage and eventing trainer and competitor who has made her niche in retraining thoroughbred racehorses.Alison O'Dwyer is originally from Colorado where she started taking consistent riding lessons at six years old. By the time she graduated high school she had competed in two CCI** events. Taking a gap year after graduation she headed to Kentucky to work for WEG silver medalist, Dorothy (Trapp) Crowell where Alison made huge strides in her horsemanship and riding ability. Under Dorothy's tutelage Alison was able to compete up to the CCI***L level. In Kentucky she gained an interest in dressage and achieved her USDF Bronze Medal with the help of Reese Koffler-Standfield. After graduating from the University of Kentucky, Alison went to work for Michael Pollard where she trained on her own horse and groomed professionally for his string of international eventers. Soon after retiring her last upper-level horse, she found her current niche in retraining ex-racehorses for eventing and dressage. Her recent success has been highlighted by the Retired Racehorse Project's Thoroughbred Makeover where she's managed to win the dressage competition three times. This year Alison has two more exciting prospects for the competition in 2023. She has recently relocated to Wellington Florida. Listen in!Website: https://dressagetoday.comVideo Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalogSocial Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageTodayInstagram: @DressageTodayTwitter: @DressageTodayPinterest: @DressageTodayEmail: sruff@equinenetwork.comPodcast Editor: Merek Alam, http://brightafternoonproductions.com

Welcome to Season Four of the Dressage Today podcast. In the first episode of 2023, Aviva shares some memories of riding with Elizabeth Madlener who recently passed away. Aviva and Stephanie also discuss the month's “Ask the L” question, “Are you judged on what happens between the movements? Or is it just the movement itself?” Together they interview Alison O'Dwyer, a successful dressage and eventing trainer and competitor who has made her niche in retraining thoroughbred racehorses.Alison O'Dwyer is originally from Colorado where she started taking consistent riding lessons at six years old. By the time she graduated high school she had competed in two CCI** events. Taking a gap year after graduation she headed to Kentucky to work for WEG silver medalist, Dorothy (Trapp) Crowell where Alison made huge strides in her horsemanship and riding ability. Under Dorothy's tutelage Alison was able to compete up to the CCI***L level. In Kentucky she gained an interest in dressage and achieved her USDF Bronze Medal with the help of Reese Koffler-Standfield. After graduating from the University of Kentucky, Alison went to work for Michael Pollard where she trained on her own horse and groomed professionally for his string of international eventers. Soon after retiring her last upper-level horse, she found her current niche in retraining ex-racehorses for eventing and dressage. Her recent success has been highlighted by the Retired Racehorse Project's Thoroughbred Makeover where she's managed to win the dressage competition three times. This year Alison has two more exciting prospects for the competition in 2023. She has recently relocated to Wellington Florida. Listen in!Website: https://dressagetoday.comVideo Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalogSocial Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageTodayInstagram: @DressageTodayTwitter: @DressageTodayPinterest: @DressageTodayEmail: sruff@equinenetwork.comPodcast Editor: Merek Alam, http://brightafternoonproductions.com

Welcome to Season Four of the Dressage Today podcast. In the first episode of 2023, Aviva shares some memories of riding with Elizabeth Madlener who recently passed away. Aviva and Stephanie also discuss the month's “Ask the L” question, “Are you judged on what happens between the movements? Or is it just the movement itself?” Together they interview Alison O'Dwyer, a successful dressage and eventing trainer and competitor who has made her niche in retraining thoroughbred racehorses.Alison O'Dwyer is originally from Colorado where she started taking consistent riding lessons at six years old. By the time she graduated high school she had competed in two CCI** events. Taking a gap year after graduation she headed to Kentucky to work for WEG silver medalist, Dorothy (Trapp) Crowell where Alison made huge strides in her horsemanship and riding ability. Under Dorothy's tutelage Alison was able to compete up to the CCI***L level. In Kentucky she gained an interest in dressage and achieved her USDF Bronze Medal with the help of Reese Koffler-Standfield. After graduating from the University of Kentucky, Alison went to work for Michael Pollard where she trained on her own horse and groomed professionally for his string of international eventers. Soon after retiring her last upper-level horse, she found her current niche in retraining ex-racehorses for eventing and dressage. Her recent success has been highlighted by the Retired Racehorse Project's Thoroughbred Makeover where she's managed to win the dressage competition three times. This year Alison has two more exciting prospects for the competition in 2023. She has recently relocated to Wellington Florida. Listen in!Website: https://dressagetoday.comVideo Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalogSocial Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageTodayInstagram: @DressageTodayTwitter: @DressageTodayPinterest: @DressageTodayEmail: sruff@equinenetwork.comPodcast Editor: Merek Alam, http://brightafternoonproductions.com

Today we chat with RRP Executive Director, Kirsten Green, to learn more about the brand new Broodmare Division of the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover. We get the inside scoop on what's new on the career side of thoroughbred racing with Annise Montplaisir from Amplify Horse Racing, and last but not least, we catch up with Winnie Morgan Nemeth from New Vocations on a standardbred training tip and we introduce our adoptable horse of the week.Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 92:Hosts: Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer,Image Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Kirsten GreenGuest: Annise MontplaisirGuest: Winnie Morgan NemethAdoptable Horse of the Week: Betting ExchangeAdditional Support Provided by: Listeners like you!Support the show

Today we chat with RRP Executive Director, Kirsten Green, to learn more about the brand new Broodmare Division of the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover. We get the inside scoop on what's new on the career side of thoroughbred racing with Annise Montplaisir from Amplify Horse Racing, and last but not least, we catch up with Winnie Morgan Nemeth from New Vocations on a standardbred training tip and we introduce our adoptable horse of the week. Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 92: 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: Kirsten Green Guest: Annise Montplaisir Guest: Winnie Morgan Nemeth Adoptable Horse of the Week: Betting Exchange Additional Support Provided by: Listeners like you!

It's the episode you've all been waiting for...it's the Thoroughbred Makeover episode! There is so much to cover and we're excited to share with you just a few of the hundreds of stories this amazing event has created. We had the pleasure to interview people across multiple disciplines from competitive trail, to polo, to eventing, and even interviewed the winner of the Makeover, junior competitor, Jenna Denver, before we even knew she was going to take home the grand prize! We hope you enjoy this mega episode and enjoy hearing from our Making the Makeover series riders (& forever friends), Raechel Ramsey, Leigh Beamer, and Natalie Holdren one last time, and we congratulate every competitor and their horses who participated this year.And yes...we still caught Leandra Cooper from New Vocations and yes, we bring you another fantastic Adoptable Horse. Stay tuned!Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 90:Hosts: Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer,Image Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Sarah LloydGuest: Hannah FreemanGuest: Making the Makeover Series Panel - Natalie Holdren, Raechel Ramsey, Leigh BeamerGuest: John Van SchaickGuest: Jenna DenverGuest: Colleen Nolan-TranGuest: Leandra CooperAdoptable Horse of the Week: SwooshAdditional Support Provided by: Listeners like you!Support the show

It's the episode you've all been waiting for...it's the Thoroughbred Makeover episode! There is so much to cover and we're excited to share with you just a few of the hundreds of stories this amazing event has created. We had the pleasure to interview people across multiple disciplines from competitive trail, to polo, to eventing, and even interviewed the winner of the Makeover, junior competitor, Jenna Denver, before we even knew she was going to take home the grand prize! We hope you enjoy this mega episode and enjoy hearing from our Making the Makeover series riders (& forever friends), Raechel Ramsey, Leigh Beamer, and Natalie Holdren one last time, and we congratulate every competitor and their horses who participated this year. And yes...we still caught Leandra Cooper from New Vocations and yes, we bring you another fantastic Adoptable Horse. Stay tuned! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 90: 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: Sarah Lloyd Guest: Hannah Freeman Guest: Making the Makeover Series Panel - Natalie Holdren, Raechel Ramsey, Leigh Beamer Guest: John Van Schaick Guest: Jenna Denver Guest: Colleen Nolan-Tran Guest: Leandra Cooper Adoptable Horse of the Week: Swoosh Additional Support Provided by: Listeners like you!

Joy, host of Retired Racehorse Radio, checks in live from the 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover.   Dorothy Crowell, tells us all about the unique Peterson Smith BarnStaple Educational Three Day and some Realli Baad Adz, listen in….HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3039  – Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek:  co-host, executive in charge of comic relief, Jamie Jennings: co-host, director of wacky equestrian adventures, Coach Jenn: Producer, Chaos Control Officer.Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance ProductsGuest: Dorothy Crowell of Barnstaple Classic 3DGuest: Joy, host of Retired Racehorse RadioThere's an App for that!  Download the new FREE Horse Radio Network App for iPhone and AndroidFollow Horse Radio Network on TwitterAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Horseloverz.com, Wintec Saddles, and Listeners Like YouTIME STAMPS:07:58 - Daily Whinnies16:30 - Joy from TB Makeover24:00 - Dorothy Crowell41:20 - Really Bad AdzSupport the show

Joy, host of Retired Racehorse Radio, checks in live from the 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover.   Dorothy Crowell, tells us all about the unique Peterson Smith BarnStaple Educational Three Day and some Realli Baad Adz, listen in….HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3039  – Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek:  co-host, executive in charge of comic relief, Jamie Jennings: co-host, director of wacky equestrian adventures, Coach Jenn: Producer, Chaos Control Officer.Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance ProductsGuest: Dorothy Crowell of Barnstaple Classic 3DGuest: Joy, host of Retired Racehorse RadioThere's an App for that!  Download the new FREE Horse Radio Network App for iPhone and AndroidFollow Horse Radio Network on TwitterAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Horseloverz.com, Wintec Saddles, and Listeners Like YouTIME STAMPS:07:58 - Daily Whinnies16:30 - Joy from TB Makeover24:00 - Dorothy Crowell41:20 - Really Bad AdzSupport the show

Amanda Gomez is a professional show jumper, located at Rising Star Equestrian in Norco, CA, where she specializes in thoroughbred aftercare and competition. Working with OTTBs started as a lifelong passion for Amanda since her late father, Garrett Gomez, began his award-winning career as a jockey. Today Amanda enjoys competing in the Thoroughbred Makeover held each year at the Kentucky Horse Park as well as West Palms, HITS, and show series at Desert International Horse Park. Listen in! 

We've made it! It's time for the Thoroughbred Makeover at The Kentucky Horse Park. We're excited to give you the inside scoop of what to look forward to, and we have our final fireside chat with the Making the Makeover series riders on how they're preparing for the big day. Before we dive into all of the fun, we're joined by Glenn Hebert, founder of Horse Radio Network, for a big announcement. Then we wrap everything up with Winnie Morgan Nemeth from New Vocations and introduce you to our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned!Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 89:Hosts: Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer,Image Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Glenn of Horse Radio NetworkGuest: Making the Makeover Series Panel - Natalie Holdren, Raechel Ramsey, Leigh BeamerGuest: Winnie Morgan Nemeth with NEW VOCATIONSAdoptable Horse of the Week: Toll Call LakeAdditional Support Provided by: Listeners like you!Support the show

We've made it! It's time for the Thoroughbred Makeover at The Kentucky Horse Park. We're excited to give you the inside scoop of what to look forward to, and we have our final fireside chat with the Making the Makeover series riders on how they're preparing for the big day. Before we dive into all of the fun, we're joined by Glenn Hebert, founder of Horse Radio Network, for a big announcement. Then we wrap everything up with Winnie Morgan Nemeth from New Vocations and introduce you to our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 89: 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: Glenn of Horse Radio Network Guest: Making the Makeover Series Panel - Natalie Holdren, Raechel Ramsey, Leigh Beamer Guest: Winnie Morgan Nemeth with NEW VOCATIONS Adoptable Horse of the Week: Toll Call Lake Additional Support Provided by: Listeners like you!

The Thoroughbred Makeover is a few weeks away and we have Auditor Colleen Nolan-Tran on to tell us about her makeover horse.   Kristen Kovatch Bentley, Communications Manager for the Retired Racehorse Project, gives us all the details on the makeover.  Plus, Glenn discusses hurricane prep and we have some Equestrian First World Problems.  Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3027 – Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek:  co-host, executive in charge of comic relief, Jamie Jennings:   co-host, director of wacky equestrian adventures, Coach Jenn:  producer, Chaos Control Officer.Title Sponsor:  World Equestrian CenterGuest: Kristen Kovatch Bentley, Communications Manager for the Retired Racehorse ProjectGuest: Colleen Nolan-Tran Link: World Equestrian Center MagazineLink: Donations for the Hope Hand Memorial FundThere's an App for that!  Download the new FREE Horse Radio Network App for iPhone and AndroidFollow Horse Radio Network on TwitterAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Purina Animal Nutrition and Listeners Like You!Time Stamps:02:00 - Hurricane Prep10:00 - Daily Whinnies35:20 - Kristen Kovatch Bentley40:00 - Equestrian First World Problems Support the show

The Thoroughbred Makeover is a few weeks away and we have Auditor Colleen Nolan-Tran on to tell us about her makeover horse.   Kristen Kovatch Bentley, Communications Manager for the Retired Racehorse Project, gives us all the details on the makeover.  Plus, Glenn discusses hurricane prep and we have some Equestrian First World Problems.  Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3027 – Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek:  co-host, executive in charge of comic relief, Jamie Jennings:   co-host, director of wacky equestrian adventures, Coach Jenn:  producer, Chaos Control Officer.Title Sponsor:  World Equestrian CenterGuest: Kristen Kovatch Bentley, Communications Manager for the Retired Racehorse ProjectGuest: Colleen Nolan-Tran Link: World Equestrian Center MagazineLink: Donations for the Hope Hand Memorial FundThere's an App for that!  Download the new FREE Horse Radio Network App for iPhone and AndroidFollow Horse Radio Network on TwitterAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Purina Animal Nutrition and Listeners Like You!Time Stamps:02:00 - Hurricane Prep10:00 - Daily Whinnies35:20 - Kristen Kovatch Bentley40:00 - Equestrian First World Problems Support the show

We are in Thoroughbred Makeover crunch time! In today's episode, we'll chat with the Retired Racehorse Project's executive director Kirsten Green about stats and trends in this year's crop of Makeover horses. We hear from Natalie Holdren and Raechel Ramsey as they continue to prepare for the TB Makeover. And last but not least, we chat with New Vocations and introduce you to our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 88:Hosts: Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer,Image Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Kirsten GreenGuest: Natalie HoldrenGuest: Raechel RamseyAdoptable Horse of the Week: KING HILLAdditional Support Provided by: Listeners like you!Support the show

To celebrate the fabulous horsey holiday that is the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, we bring back fan-favorite, Jen Roytz, to talk about how she prepares her yearlings for sales and how she follows their careers in racing. We catch up with Leigh Beamer and her 2022 TB Makeover horse, HotGurlSummer, for our Making the Makeover Series. And last but not least, we get a training tip from Leandra Cooper from New Vocations, and introduce you to our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 87:Hosts: Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer,Image Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Jen RoytzGuest: Leigh BeamerGuest: Leandra CooperAdoptable Horse of the Week: ONAWINGANDAPRAYERAdditional Support Provided by: Listeners like you!Support the show

On today's show, we chat with Dr. Shannon Reed on how to keep horses cool in summer heat (especially when traveling). We catch up with Making the Makeover rider, Natalie Holdren, as she and her horse make the most of the last month of summer before the TB Makeover. Last but not least, Leandra Cooper from New Vocations joins us to bring us a training tip and our adoptable horse of the week. Listen in...Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 85:Hosts: Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer,Image Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Dr. Shannon ReedGuest: Natalie HoldrenGuest: Leandra CooperAdoptable Horse of the Week: Classic MissAdditional Support Provided by: Listeners like you!Support the show