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Retired Racehorse Radio

143 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratings

Retired Racehorse Radio is your guide to the adoption, care and training of the retired racehorse. While the show will focus on retired Thoroughbreds (OTTB) we will cover other racehorse breeds like Standardbreds and Arabians. Brought to you in cooperation with the Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program. Part of the Horse Radio Network.

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Episodes

Cross Country Equestrian Association, Making the Makeover 2024, Finding Balance, and JM Jet Set by Kentucky Performance Products

April 10, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

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 125 Hosts: Joy Hills and Krist...

Polo Ponies, Making the Makeover 2024, and SNOW LOVES A FIGHT and CLEAN ENERGY by Kentucky Performance Products

March 25, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

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 124 Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The H...

From the Judge's Booth Pt 2, Midwest Racehorse Roundup, Buddy Bound, and Call Me Kinger by Kentucky Performance Products

March 10, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

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 123 Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentle...

From the Judge's Booth Pt 1, Richard Lamb's Take on Thoroughbreds, Assessing the Right OTTB for You, and ELECTION INTEGRITY by Kentucky Performance Products

February 25, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MB

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 traini...

Aftercare Professionals Panel, 'Track to Trail' Sneak Peek by Kentucky Performance Products

February 10, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 65 MB

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 121 Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio Title Sponsor: K...

Exercise Riding, A Jockey & Her Horse, Flying Lead Changes Pt II, and Close Talker by Kentucky Performance Products

January 25, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 81 MB

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 120 Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch ...

Amplify Horse Racing, Looking Up Standardbred History, and Touch of Kathryn by Kentucky Performance Products

January 10, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

Happy New Year! We're excited to start the year with Amplify Horse Racing for a collab episode! We then catch up with Winnie Morgan Nemeth from New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program to share how to look up history on your Standardbred and introduce our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 119 Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance...

Fox Hunting OTTBs, The Makeover Horse, Teaching Canter Lead Changes Pt 1, and Instinct by Kentucky Performance Products

December 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

For those who celebrate, Merry Christmas to you! We hope all you listeners have been enjoying all the holidays this month with your two and four legged friends and family. On this very merry HRN episode, we are joined by host of Horse Tip Daily, Coach Jenn, to learn about fox hunting and why the OTTB is her horse of choice. We get a sneak peek into Natalie Keller Reinert's (co-host of Adulting with Horses podcast) new book, The Makeover Horse. We wrap this episode up with a bow with New Voca...

TCA, Budgeting for the Equestrian, and Environs Hanover by Kentucky Performance Products

December 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

On today's show, we speak with Erin Halliwell from Thoroughbred Charities of America to learn all about the work they do in aftercare and more. With the holidays just around the corner and New Year's resolutions swiftly coming up, we thought we'd share our top tips for making and KEEPING a budget when it comes to horses. Last but not least, we catch up with Winnie Morgan Nemeth from New Vocations with our training tip and Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned! Retired Racehorse Radio Gues...

Radiothon 2023 Hour 2 - Retired Racehorse Radio Hour - HORSES IN THE MORNING

November 27, 2023 14:30 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

In Radiothon Hour 2, Joy and Kristen talk holidays and bring you one of their favorite recipes. They are joined by Tom and Clare Mansmann from Pacific Farms in Hume, VA. Plus, they give away $800.00 in prizes! Radiothon Hour 2 - Retired Racehorse Radio Hour: The Retired Racehorse Radio Crew: Joy Orr and Kristen Kovatch Bentley Charity of Choice: Please consider donating to Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses Title Sponsor: State Line Tack Voicemail Sponsor: Kentucky Performan...

Thoroughbred Blood in Quarter Horse Breeding, Insuring Your Retired Racer, and Unnamed Genuine Class '20 by Kentucky Performance Products

November 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

In today's show, we chat with Ryan Fleetwood about why he chooses to incorporate thoroughbred bloodlines into his quarter horse breeding program. We then learn all about equine insurance from Amy Daum of Broadstone Equine Insurance. Last but never least, we speak with Leandra Cooper from New Vocations Adoption Program, and get our training tip and introduce you to our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 116 Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen ...

Canter for a Cause, Thoroughbreds in Warmblood Breeding, and Held In Balance by Kentucky Performance Products

November 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

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 115 Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer Image C...

RRP Thoroughbred Makeover 2023 Recap, and Cover Me Up by Kentucky Performance Products

October 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MB

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 Lin...

2023 Radiothon Preview and Prize Entries - HORSES IN THE MORNING

October 23, 2023 20:47 - 6 minutes - 4.37 MB

Jamie and Glenn, from Horses in the Morning, give you all the details on this year's Holiday Radiothon. Plus, they go over how to win one of the over $3,000 in prizes! Visit https://www.horseradionetwork.com/radiothon/ for all the details.

Horses Offering People Education, Making the Makeover, and Fluent Lou by Kentucky Performance Products

October 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

On today's episode, we learn about Horses Offering People Education -- an equine-facilitated learning program. We have our final Making the Makeover update before the big event. We will wrap with our Adoptable Horse of the Week! Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 113 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...

Mareworthy Stakes, Making the Makeover, and R GAUWITZ HANOVER by Kentucky Performance Products

September 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

On today's episode, we catch up with The OTTB Mare Guy, Kyle Rothfus, about his aftercare program, Mareworthy Charities, and The Mareworthy Stakes. We have a virtual Making the Makeover party with 3 out of our 4 riders -- Clare, Adrianna, and Julia. Last but not least, we'll introduce our Adoptable Horse of the Week! Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 112 Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio ...

How to Get a Great Spin on Your Reining Horse for September 14, 2023 by the NRHA - HORSES IN THE MORNING

September 14, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

In this National Reining Horse Association episode, we will discuss the nuances of the spin and how to train your horse one step at a time to achieve it with NRHA Judge Hoot Bricker from Pennsylvania and NRHA Professional Josiane Gauthier from North Carolina. Listen in.... Episode 3264 Links: Hosts of the NRHA Monthly Episode: Christy Landwehr and Sara Honegger of the NRHA Title Sponsor:  National Reining Horse Association Guest: Hoot Bricker​ Guest: Josiane Gauthier Time Stamps: 8:13...

2023 Makeover Stats, Making the Makeover, and NIGHTATTHEMOVIES by Kentucky Performance Products

September 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 49 MB

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 111 Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The ...

Mobile Confidence with Kim Veenstra, Making the Makeover, and Broadmaster by Kentucky Performance Products

August 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

Today we chat with Kim Veenstra of the Mobile Confidence Clinic on how encouraging curiosity and safe boundaries can help your retired racehorse transition confidently into their next career. We catch up with Making the Makeover Riders, Julia Jesu and Clare Mansmann. And while we will not have New Vocations on this week (Winnie Morgan Nemeth is at the AQHA Youth World Show!) we will introduce a New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links E...

Beyond the Backstretch Benefits Show, Making the Makeover, and SIDEKICK by Kentucky Performance Products

August 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MB

On today's show we're chatting with Robyn Null of Robyn's Nest Farms about their upcoming Beyond the Backstretch Benefit Show. We catch up with Making the Makeover Riders, Adriana Nannini and Melissa Meitzen. Last, but not least, we introduce our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 109 Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance Product...

Jena Antonucci, Making the Makeover, Yielding the Haunches, and Irish Prince by Kentucky Performance Products

July 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

We chat with professional horse trainer, Jena Antonucci, about her success as the first woman to train a Triple Crown Race winner, and her experience working in the racing industry. We catch up with Making the Makeover Series riders, Melissa Meitzen and Julia Jesu. Winnie Morgan Nemeth joins us from New Vocations to give us a training tip and introduce our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 108 Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bent...

The Senior Retired Racehorse, Making the Makeover, How to Safely De-escalate, and Humidor by Kentucky Performance Products

July 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

On today's show we chat with Dr. Embly from Rood & Riddle about senior horse care -- why you shouldn't be afraid to adopt an older horse and how to care for your horse today to prepare them for their senior years. We catch up with our Making the Makeover rider, Julia Jesu, and how her horse has been doing as they prepare for the Makeover. Finally, we meet our adoptable horse of the week and get a training tip from Leandra Cooper from New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program. Stay tuned! Ret...

Reunion with Leigh Beamer & Natalie Holdren, Making the Makeover, Types of Blinders, and Major Uptrend by Kentucky Performance Products

June 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

Today is a real treat! We're catching up with 2022 Making the Makeover contestants, Leigh Beamer and Natalie Holdren, on how life has been treating them and their horses since the Makeover. We catch up with Melissa Meitzen and Clare Mansmann on how their Makeover hopefuls are doing. We wrap with Winnie Morgan Nemeth of New Vocations who shares a training tip and our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 106: Hosts: Joy Hills of The Foodie...

Tracking Beloved Racehorses, Making the Makeover, Choosing the Right Girth, and Monition by Kentucky Performance Products

June 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MB

On today's show we're chatting with Makeover veterans, Erin O'Keefe and Jackie Barr, to get their hot tips on following their favorite racehorses and making their virtual stable a reality. We catch up with Making the Makeover riders, Julia Jesu and Adriana Nanninni, and how their training is progressing for their Makeover horses. We wrap with a training tip from Leandra Cooper and introduce our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 105: H...

New Vocations Grad Becomes Endurance Horse, Making the Makeover, First Trail Ride, Assessing a Driving Prospect, and Held in Balance by Kentucky Performance Products

May 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

Today, we're chatting with riding instructor and trainer, Jessica Reichel, on her featured New Vocation's Success Story with her thoroughbred, Four K's, and her newest career in endurance riding. We get to know Making the Makeover rider, Clare Mansmann, more as she comes on to talk about her current journey to the Makeover. We wrap up with Winnie Morgan Nemeth from New Vocations to offer a training tip and our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 104...

Heels Down Goes to the Makeover, Making the Makeover, First Trail Ride, THAT'SNOTHERNAME by Kentucky Performance Products

May 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

On today's show, we're joined by Justine Griffin, co-host of Heels Down Happy Hour, where she talks about her Makeover horse, War Feather, and what she's most looking forward to. We introduce our second round of Making the Makeover series riders, Clare Mansmann and Julia Jesu, and we wrap up with Leandra Cooper from New Vocations who will bring you our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 103: Hosts: Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian an...

Spring Hoof-Keeping, Making the Makeover 2023, Introducing Pole Work, Smokey Joe's Cafe by Kentucky Performance Products

April 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

We're all familiar with spring cleaning but what about spring hoof-keeping? We connect with Alicia Harlov, a farrier herself and host of the Humble Hoof podcast, on how to keep your horse's hooves happy and healthy between seasonal changes. With Thoroughbred Makeover contestants starting to begin their retraining journeys with their horses, we are excited to bring you another class of Making the Makeover participants! Today we will introduce our first two contestants, Melissa Meitzen and Adr...

The Horse Husbands Episode, Combating Counter Flexion, Cheers for Six by Kentucky Performance Products

April 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

Today's show is a treat -- guest host Glenn the Geek from Horses in the Morning spearheads this special edition of Horse Husbands where you'll hear from Kristen's husband, Erik Bentley, and Joy's not-yet-husband, Zack Achatz, about what it's like being immersed into a world of retired racehorses (not by choice). We then bring you a training tip and our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 101: Hosts: Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian an...

Celebrating 100 Episodes, Kristen's & Joy's Favorite Interviews, Latest Desire by Kentucky Performance Products

March 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

IT'S OUR 100TH EPISODE! We are so thrilled to not only celebrate Retired Racehorse Radio's 4th birthday this February, but also celebrate our 100th episode! To celebrate, we share with you our favorite interviews (trust us -- this was hard!) and we are celebrating YOU for supporting us along on this journey. New Vocation's Winnie Morgan Nemeth joins us to bring our adoptable horse of the week and share with you a training tip. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 1...

99: Makeover Daughter/Dad Duo, Track Photography, Slamming It by Kentucky Performance Products

March 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

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: H...

98: Arabian Racing, All About Bosals, ROCKINSOMEWHERE by Kentucky Performance Products

February 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62 MB

On today's episode, we're learning all about Arabian horse racing with Arabian Jockey Club TV Founder, Jonathan Horowitz. We then go West, well technically, North, to chat with Cowboy Dressage Clinician, Jody Busch, to learn about the history of the bosal and how it may be the training tool you didn't know you needed. Last but not least, we connect with Winnie Morgan Nemeth of New Vocations to bring you an adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Epi...

97: Tik Maynard and the Spooky / Anxious Horse, Take the Lead & TAKE2, and Wild Carp Diem by Kentucky Performance Products

February 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

Today we chat with 5* Eventer and horse trainer, Tik Maynard, about the differences between the spooky and anxious horses, and how you can help them. We speak with Andy Belfiore from Take the Lead about their unique retirement program and their sister-program, TAKE2. Last but not least, we're joined by Leandra Cooper to bring you another training tip and introduce our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 97: Hosts: Joy Hills of The Foodi...

96: Winstar Farm, The Not-So-Sure Roadhorse, and Crimson and Chrome by Kentucky Performance Products

January 25, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

On today's show, we speak with Adrienne Watts from Winstar Farms on the art and science (& importance!) of record keeping for bloodstock and racing farms. We get a training tip from New Vocations' own, Winnie Morgan Nemeth, and introduce you to our first adoptable standardbred of the year. Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 96: Hosts: Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer, Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio Title Sponsor: ...

95: Training in Winter, Second Stride, and Hang Fire by Kentucky Performance Products

January 10, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MB

It's a new year and we're kicking it off talking with Dr. Shannon Reed on how to keep your winter training progressing even when you don't have an indoor arena. We are also joined by Kate Olson and Anne Steinbock from Second Stride to learn more about their efforts in Thoroughbred Aftercare. Last but not least, we catch up with Leandra Cooper from New Vocations to bring you our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 95: Hosts: Joy Hills o...

94: Retired Racehorse Radio Holiday Special by Kentucky Performance Products

December 25, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

It may be our final episode for the year but it is a special one indeed. It's our special holiday episode where the RRR team goes LIVE! We invite everyone who makes this show possible from Glenn Hebert, podcast director of Equine Network, the RRP team, Kirsten Green (Executive Director) and Kristen Kovatch Bentley, and the New Vocations team, Leandra Cooper and Winnie Morgan Nemeth. We'll be sharing our most memorable moments of the year, our fave holiday traditions, and what we're looking f...

HRN Hosts Holiday Special

December 23, 2022 00:06 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

Join us for the annual HRN Hosts Holiday Special.  We are joined by hosts from Horses in the Morning, Horse Tip Daily, Retired Racehorse Radio and the Dressage Radio Show.  Listen in as we answer questions from listeners.   Retired Racehorse Radio Special: Link for the sight impaired: Click Here 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 Guest: Re...

93: New Vocations Limited Horse Panel with After The Races, Rogallo and Stanfield by Kentucky Performance Products

December 10, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

Today we have partnered with New Vocations to bring you an amazing panel discussion on the limited horse. We're joined by aftercare and thoroughbred training experts, Leandra Cooper (New Vocations), and Bonnie McRae, (After the Races), and veterinary professionals, Dr. Sarah Escaro (Hagyard) and Dr. Morgan Adams (Unionville Equine Association) to highlight the limited horse and discuss what is a limited horse (exactly), what post-race careers are suitable for the limited horse, and why a lim...

92: RRP Broodmare Division, Amplify Horse Racing, and Betting Exchange by Kentucky Performance Products

November 25, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MB

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: H...

91: Standardbred Incentive Program, Standardbred Nationals, and Unnamed Nakano Takeko '19 by Kentucky Performance Products

November 10, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

On today's show we chat with Jessica Schroeder from the United States Trotting Association to learn more about the Standardbred Incentive Program. We catch up with Colleen Nolan-Tran and Ashley Francese for a debrief on Standardbred Nationals. Last but not least, we get a training tip from Leandra Cooper and introduce our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 91: Hosts: Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The...

90: The RRP Thoroughbred Makeover Episode by Kentucky Performance Products

October 25, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

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...

89: HRN Big Announcement, Road to the TB Makeover, The Gaited Standardbred, and Toll Call Lake by Kentucky Performance Products

October 10, 2022 20:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

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 Ad...

88: RRP Update with Kirsten Green, Making the Makeover with Natalie Holdren and Rachael Ramsey, and by King Hill Kentucky Performance Products

September 25, 2022 14:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

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...

87: Yearling Sales, Making the Makeover with Leigh Beamer, and ONAWINGANDAPRAYER by Kentucky Performance Products

September 10, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

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! Ret...

86: The New Vocations Episode, Making the Makeover with Leigh Beamer, and Elena by Kentucky Performance Products

August 25, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

On today's show, we feature our media partner, New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program! Joined by Leandra Cooper, the KY Facility Director, we interview three adopters of three New Vocations horses we've featured on this podcast. We catch up with Leigh Beamer as the count-down to the TB Makeover really kicks in. Last but not least, Winnie Morgan Nemeth from the Standardbred-side of New Vocations joins us to bring us our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned! Retired Racehorse Radio Guest...

85: Keeping Horses Cool with Dr. Shannon, Making the Makeover with Natalie Holdren, and Classic Miss by Kentucky Performance Products

August 10, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MB

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 Eq...

84: T.I.P Championships, Making the Makeover, and Little Joke by Kentucky Performance Products

July 25, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MB

Today we catch up with Kristin Werner of The Jockey Club to learn about the upcoming T.I.P. Championships and have some fun with Jockey Club names. We reconnect with Making the Makeover contestants, Leigh Beamer and Raechel Ramsey. We wrap it all up with Winnie Morgan Nemeth from New Vocations bringing us a training tip and introducing our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Listen in! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 84: Hosts: Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian and Kristen Kov...

83: OTTB Mafia, Making the Makeover, and Big Mel by Kentucky Performance Products

July 10, 2022 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

On today's show we are speaking with Lauren Simmons about OTTB Mafia. We catch up with our Making the Makeover rider, Natalie Holdren. Leandra Cooper from New Vocations joins us to give us another training tip and introduces our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 83: Hosts: Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer, Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance Product...

82: Comparing Thoroughbreds & Standardbreds, Making the Makeover, and Danger Russ by Kentucky Performance Products

June 25, 2022 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

Today we compare and contrast retraining thoroughbreds and standardbreds with Ashley Francese and Colleen Nolan-Tran. We touch base with our Making the Makeover riders, Raechel Ramsey & Katrina Natwick, and last but not least, we bring you another adoptable horse from New Vocations. Stay tuned! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 82: Hosts: Joy Hills of The Foodie Equestrian and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer, Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio Title ...

81: The Real Rider Cup, Making the Makeover, Balancing Left and Right, and Slambone by Kentucky Performance Products

June 10, 2022 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

Anita Motion joins us to talk about her brainchild, The Real Rider Cup. We meet up with Natalie Holdren and Leigh Beamer from our Making the Makeover Series to get an update on their progress for the Thoroughbred Makeover. We are joined by Leandra Cooper from New Vocations to get another training tip and last but not least, introduce our Adoptable Horse of the Week. Our listener of the week is Meredith Perry. Want to be our listener of the week? Comment on our last post on Facebook or Inst...

80: Keeping Up with the Napravniks, Building Topline, and Justice Jet by Kentucky Performance Products

May 25, 2022 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

Today we have the mother/daughters trio Cindy, Rosie and Jazz Napravnik to discuss all things racehorse and aftercare, and Winnie Morgan Nemeth joins us from New Vocations with her training tips on how to build your standardbred's topline and introduces our adoptable horse of the week, Justice Jet. Our listener of the week is Carly Erhler. Want to be our listener of the week? Comment on our last post on Facebook or Instagram. Now back to the show! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links ...