Retired Racehorse Radio

Get ready for the seventh Holiday Radiothon, a special six-hour event filled with holiday cheer and horse-themed fun! Hosts Glenn the Geek and Ashley Winch invite you to join them on December 1st from 3 to 9 PM Eastern Time for an exciting lineup of guests, contests, and thousands of dollars in prizes. This year’s charity focus is A Home for Every Horse, which helps rescue organizations find forever homes for adoptable horses. Listeners can participate by submitting creative holiday songs, poems, or stories for a chance to win extra prizes. Tune in on the HRN YouTube page, where all the action will take place in one spot for the best interactive experience.Find all the details at: HolidayRadiothon.comDate: December 1, 2024Time: 3 to 9 PM EasternWhere to Watch Live:  Horse Radio Network YouTube Channel and many others.Where to Listen Recorded:  Listen to the recording after Monday Dec 2, 2024  on the Horses in the Morning or HRN Auditor Podcast Feed

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 Pr

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!

Today we are joined by listener, Anne-Louise Knox, who shares how the Winston Churchill Fellowship is allowing her to travel the world to learn more about off-track welfare. We catch up with Makeover hopeful, Dana Johnson, and how her horse and her are coming along. We wrap the show with Amanda Tucker from New Vocations where she shares her favorite bits for green horses and introduces 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: Michele Pesula Kuegler of Wasabi Aftercare FundGuest: 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!

Today we learn about Wasabi Racing Ventures and the Wasabi Aftercare Fund with Executive Director, Michele Pesula Kuegler. We catch up with our Making the Makeover pros, Chris Bennings and Jody Busch. We learn about the unique quirks of the standardbred trot with New Vocation's, Bridget Hollern, 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: Wasabi Aftercare Fund, Michele Pesula KueglerGuest: Megan SmitsGuest: Chris BenningsNew Vocations Segment: Bridget Hollern, New Vocations Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!Time Stamps:8:19 –Wasabi Aftercare Fund, Michele Pesula Kuegler22:12 – Chris Bennings and Jody Busch37:48 – Bri

Today we're chatting with Danielle Montgomery from Turning for Home, and how to assess what talents or interests a horse might have in a second career. We catch up with Dana Johnson, one of Making the Makeover competitors. We introduce you to Amanda Tucker from New Vocations and introduce our adoptable horse of the week.  Stay tuned!Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Danielle MontgomeryGuest: Dana JohnsonNew Vocations Segment:  Amanda Tucker, New Vocations Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!Time Stamps:15:54 – Danielle Montgomery42:54 – Dana Johnson58:43 – Amanda Tucker, New Vocations Adoptable Horse

We're chatting with Meg Smits about how her racetrack connections provides safe landing spaces for retired racers in her therapy program. We catch up with Mya Larson and Chris Bennings as they prepare for the TB Makeover. We wrap up with Winnie Morgan Nemeth from New Vocations bringing you TWO adoptable horses this 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: Megan SmitsGuest: Chris Bennings of Morning Line EquestrianGuest: Mya LarsonNew Vocations Segment: Winnie Morgan Nemeth & HorseAdoption.org –Adoptable Horse Escadilla and Adoptable Horse WhyBabyWhyAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Spalding Labs, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!Time Stamps:15:00 –  Meg Smits37:11 – Mya Larson and Chris Bennings59:43 – New Vocat

Today we're chatting with listener and HRN auditor, Lisa Dowell, on the adoption of her new thoroughbred and why an OTTB was right for her. We catch up with our Making the Makeover Riders, Jody Busch and Dana Johnson. We wrap up with Amanda Vance from New Vocations with a training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Lisa DowellGuest: Dana JohnsonNew Vocations Segment: Amanda Vance & HorseAdoption.org –Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Retired Racehorse Project, RideTV, and Listeners like You!

On today's show, we're joined by RRP Executive Director, Kirsten Green, and Mareworthy Charities founder, Kyle Rothfus, to learn about their upcoming TB Broodmare Transition Symposium. We get a Making the Makeover update from competitors Chris Bennings and Dana Johnson. We then chat with New Vocation's own, Winnie Morgan Nemeth, 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:  Kirsten Green & Kyle Rothfus on the TB Broodmare Transition SymposiumGuest: Chris Bennings of Morning Line EquestrianGuest: Dana Johnson New Vocations Segment: Winnie Morgan Nemeth & HorseAdoption.org – Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, US Rider, Retired Racehorse Project, Savvy Feeders, and Listeners lik

On today's show, we get a lesson in standardbred breeding from Dr. Cory Kieschnick, Professor and Chair of Equine Science & Management at Delaware Valley University. We get a training tip from New Vocation's own, Amanda Vance, 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:  Dr. Cory KieschnickNew Vocations Segment: Amanda Vance & HorseAdoption.org – Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by:Cashel Company, US Rider,Retired Racehorse Project, Savvy Feeders, and Listeners like You!

Today we're chatting with friend of the podcast, Colleen Nolan-Tran, on retraining her new standardbred while balancing the demands of being a new mom. We touch base with Making the Makeover rider, Chris Bennings, and get his tips on setting a foundation for his Makeover horses. Last but not least, we catch up with Winnie Morgan Nemeth from New Vocations and bring you our adoptable horse of the week.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: Colleen Nolan TranGuest: Chris BenningsNew Vocations Segment: Winnie Morgan Nemeth & HorseAdoption.org – Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, US Rider, Retired Racehorse Project, Savvy Feeders, and Listeners like You!

On today's show, we interview our very own Kristen Kovatch Bentley! She shares her horsey journey and how she got involved with retired racers. We catch up with Making the Makeover riders, Dana and Mya, and how things are going with their Makeover hopefuls. We wrap with a new face from New Vocations, Erin MacDonald, and introduce our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Mya LarsonGuest: Dana JohnsonNew Vocations Segment: HorseAdoption.org – Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company,Spalding Labs, RideTV, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like you!

On today's show, we're chatting with the Ride IQ team on how you can use this nifty app to upskill your training game for you and your horse. We get the Making the Makeover update from riders, Chris Bennings and Jody Busch, and what's new with their Makeover hopefuls. We wrap up with a training tip from Winnie Morgan Nemeth from New Vocations, and introduce you to our adoptable horse. Stay tuned!Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 127Hosts: Joy Hillsand Kristen Kovatch Bentley ofThe Horseback WriterImage Credit: Retired Racehorse RadioTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsMedia Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse AdoptionGuest: Chris BenningsGuest: Jody BuschNew Vocations Segment: HorseAdoption.org - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Spalding Labs, RideTV, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like you!

On today's show, we chat with ASPCA The Right Horse Program Director, Cailin Caldwell, on Adopt-a-Horse Month. We catch up with Making the Makeover rider, Dana Johnson, on how her makeover hopeful is progressing. Last but not least, we introduce you to our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 126Hosts: 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: Cailin CaldwellGuest: Dana JohnsonNew Vocations Segment: Mareworthy Charities - Adoptable HorseAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Equestrian+, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like you!

On today's show, we're talking to Nick Larkin about the new sport, Cross Country Equestrian Association, which is perfect for the thoroughbred. We introduce two familiar faces, Chris Bennings and Jody Busch, who round out our Making the Makeover class. We then get a training tip on finding balance with your standardbred from Winnie Morgan Nemeth from New Vocations, and bring you our adoptable horse of the week!Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 125Hosts: 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: Nick LarkinGuest: Chris Bennings and Jody BuschNew Vocations Segment: Winnie Morgan Nemeth with JM Jet SetAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Equestrian+, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like you!

On today's show, we chat with thoroughbred trainer and polo player, Neil Agate, on his love for the OTTB and why he thinks polo is a great avenue for them. With a new year comes a new Making the Makeover class! We introduce you to Mya Larson and Dana Johnson who are two out of our four featured Makeover competitors. We then introduce you to our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 124Hosts: 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: Neil AgateGuest: Mya Larson and Dana JohnsonNew Vocations Segment: Adoptable Horses, Snow Loves a Fight and Clean EnergyAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like you!

On today's show, we speak with highly regarded hunter judge and trainer, Sissy Wickes, as part II of our From the Judge's Booth mini-series. We learn about the retired-racer friendly competition, The Midwest Racehorse Roundup, with Morgan Kastner and Annika Greaney. We then get a training tip from Winnie Morgan Nemeth from New Vocations and wrap with our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 123Hosts: 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: Sissy WickesGuest: Morgan Kastner & Annika GreaneyNew Vocations Segment: Winnie Morgan Nemeth with Call Me KingerAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like you!

On today's show, we kick off our From the Judge's Booth mini-series with Grand Prix dressage rider, coach, trainer, and judge, Lauren Annett. During this mini-series, we will ask the question you always wanted to ask your judge: "What are you looking for?" From there, we speak with trainer and OTTB-enthusiast, Richard Lamb, on his thoughts on Thoroughbreds and how they have evolved over the years. Last but never least, we connect with Leandra Cooper from New Vocations who brings you a training tip and our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 122Hosts: 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: Lauren AnnettGuest: Richard LambBarn Building 101 Series Guest: Dennis of Morton BuildingsNew Vocations Segment: Leandra Cooper with ELECTION INTEG

We take a deep dive into the world of the aftercare professional with three horsewomen who make a living by selling Thoroughbred sport horse prospects. Winnie Morgan Nemeth and Dot Morgan from New Vocations Adoption Program brings a special treat with the introduction of their new book, Track to Trail. Stay tuned!Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 121Hosts: 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 Panelists: Aubrey Graham | Kristina Hobbs | Jade FavreBarn Building 101 Series Guest: Dennis of Morton BuildingsNew Vocations Segment Guests: Dot Morgan | Winnie Morgan NemethAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Morton Buildings, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like you!

On today's show we get a glimpse into the day of the life of an exercise rider with Marte Solhaug. We speak with Raymond White Jr. about his book, A Jockey & Her Horse -- the remarkable story about America's first black female jockey, Cheryl White. We then dive into part II of our flying lead change training tip with Leandra Cooper from New Vocations, and wrap up with our adoptable horse of the week.Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 120Hosts: 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: Marte SolhaugGuest: Raymond White Jr.Guest: Leandra CooperAdoptable Horse of the Week: Close TalkerAdditional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like you!