It’s an all-girls show full of laughs and fun! Ashley and Jamie are joined by Equine Network’s Mariah Hammerschmidt to tell us about Horse Week 2024, the stories covered and how to watch. Ashley makes Jamie cringe with her terrible horse jokes and they wrap up the show with some REALLY bad ads. Listen in…

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3549 – Show Notes and Links:

• Guest: Mariah Hammerschmidt | HorseWeek
• Link: Join us for the Ultimate Equine Celebration: Horse Week, Presented by Boehringer Ingelheim
• Link: Holiday Recipe Submission Link
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: Kentucky Performance Products, CareCredit, US Rider, and Listeners Like You

REVISIT (Originally released as Season 3, Episode 31 on December 27, 2022) Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Purina. In the last episode of 2022, Stephanie and Aviva reflect on the year, and Aviva answers a tough question about keeping older horses supple. Then together they interview Stephany Fish Crossman, an accredited biomechanics trainer based in Brooksville, Florida who also has a popular series of videos that covers a wide range of riders and breeders our subscription video site, Dressage Today OnDemand.

Stephany Fish Crossman began riding as a young girl in Maine. By eighteen, she discovered Dressage and left college to join Michael Poulin as a working student. After a successful management career in Florida's hospitality industry, working for a large, small, and exotic animal vet, and grooming for Jane Savoie, Stephany attended the now defunct International Academy of Equestrian Studies in Warendorf, Germany where she graduated with her National Trainer Certificate. She is a USDF bronze and silver medalist as well as one of only nine accredited coaches for Mary Wanless' Ride With Your Mind Biomechanics System in the U.S. In addition to her Dressage and Biomechanics background, Stephany furthers her knowledge of how horses think and how to work best with them by working with Harry Whitney, a little known horsemanship treasure based in Arizona. She is currently based in Brooksville, FL with her husband Chris, who is a cattle rancher, her two horses that she’s up the levels, and her pet cows.

Connect with Host

Aviva Nebesky horsepenhillfarm@aol.com

Stephany Fish Crossman, stephanyfish@gmail.com

Join Kristy and Kimmy as they sit down with JJ Torano, the youngest-ever champion of the Dover/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Finals. JJ's historic win came after a grueling final test that showcased his incredible skill and precision. At just 14 years old, this Wellington, Florida native proved his exceptional horsemanship with a flawless halt that secured the championship. Tune in to hear about JJ's journey, the challenges he faced, and the incredible moment he became a legend in the equestrian world.

• Hosts: Kristy McCormick and Kimmy McCormick Carlson
• Title Sponsor: Hagyard Pharmacy & Relyne GI
• Guest: JJ Torano
• Show Jumping Website
• Show Jumping Facebook Group

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 Writer
• Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio
• Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
• Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption
• Guest: Chris Bennings
• Guest: Christine Starer-Smith
• Guest: Lisa Alverez
• Guest: Jody Busch
• Guest: Susan Smith
• Guest: Sarah Hickner
• New Vocations Segment: Amanda Tucker, New Vocations Adoptable Horse
• Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Retired Racehorse Project, My New Horse, and Listeners like You!

Amy Skinner and I discuss what training issues may look like when pain is involved, and how to focus on training for soundness. We also discuss a horse's anticipation of pain (pain memory) versus current pain, and the fine line to walk to work through the difference during and after rehab.

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The new ProRodeo team of Andrew Ward and Jake Long survived the pressure cooker of the CoJo Roping high-stakes short round, walking away with new Bill Fick Ford F-350s and stock-combo Bloomer Trailers, plus $60,000 in cash.

In a roping that had seen sub 5-second times all day long, Ward and Long just had to be 8 to win it all at high back. Ward got out the barrier, and they made a 6-second run in the middle of the pen to seal the deal. We caught up with them after their win.

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Kunzler and Celtic Tuff, owned by Bri Wells and by Woody Be Tuff out of Sucha Smartlookn Cat, won the Limited Heading title for $7,500, followed by the Intermediate Heading title for $20,000. On this episode of The Short Score,Kunzler joins us to talk about his win.

Fast Back Ropes is thrilled to unveil its latest innovation in roping technology: the Hombre. After rigorous testing by Fast Back endorsees over the past year, the Hombre is set to redefine performance expectations in team roping.

A four-strand crafted with a core, the Hombre stands out with its vibrant orange color, ensuring exceptional visibility in any arena. Its smaller diameter and rough exterior are meticulously designed to enhance grip, making it ideal for swift and precise maneuvers around the saddle horn.

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• How the Solo Stallion Incentive Will Work PLUS the Select Online October Yearling & Mixed Sale Preview
• The Short Score: Riata and More
• Hurricane Helene: How the Roping Community Can Help
• Who Deserves the 2024 AQHA/PRCA Heel Horse of the Year...

Ashley covers for Glenn as he heals from his recent procedure. She and Jamie have an exciting show for you, with Joy Hills of the Retired Racehorse Radio podcast joining us to recap the recent Retired Racehorse Makeover and Jenn is joined by Dr. Bobby Cowles, DVM, MS, MBA to educate us all on Autologous protein solution (APS) and how could it help horses with Synovitis. Listen in…

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3547 – Show Notes and Links:

• Guest: Joy Hills | Retired Racehorse Radio
• Guest: Dr. Bobby Cowles, DVM, MS, MBA, Managing Veterinarian, Equine Technical Services, Zoetis
• Link: Zoetis Equine Lameness solutions
• Link: Zoetis Equine Products
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: Daily Dose Equine, State Line Tack, RideTV, and Listeners Like You