Equine Affaire Podcast

Two legends from opposite ends of the equestrian spectrum today: Tik Maynard from the English side and Barbra Schulte from the Western! Both of these legends are presenting at Equine Affaire this fall, so we had to bring them on to chat about the event. Tune in for some interesting conversations about communication, consistency, and working with new or nervous horses. Listen in... Horses in the Mo...

Today's episode is "all about that gait!" First, we chat with Ivy Starnes, a gaited horse clinician who will join us in Massachusetts this fall, and learn all about gaited horses and how they aren't as "easy" as they might first appear! Then we'll be joined by Loren Stevens, president of Gaited Horses of New England. This vibrant group of equestrians love gaited horses and love sharing them with o...

Meet two of this fall's clinicians at Equine Affaire in Massachusetts, Chris Irwin and Solange. Chris Irwin is a Canadian horseman, personal coach, and international best-seller with a fascinating history and a variety of talents. Solange is the mastermind behind the Stable Riding system and she explains how it works to make you a better rider. Solange's Stable Riding booth won the Best Booth Awar...

We're checking in with Cailin Caldwell, director of the ASPCA Right Horse program, to recap the Adoption Affaire that happened in Ohio and share a super-special story about how two senior ponies got adopted by the owners of Equine Affaire, Coagi and Chad Long. Johnathan Squibbs and his six miniature horses stole our hearts during Fantasia in Ohio last month, which spawned Equine Affaire's first vi...

In this episode, we're chatting all about Cowtown in Cooper! Cowtown in Cooper is a fun new educational feature at Equine Affaire which is sponsored by Western Life Today.  Cowtown in Cooper is happening on Friday and Saturday and it consists of clinics that are specifically about cow-oriented Western disciplines: roping, boxing, ranch sorting, reining, cutting, and more. In today's show, we...

On this Equine Affaire episode, we visit with two incredible horse people who will be performing in Fantasia in April! First, we chat with Brendan Wise, one half of the Unbridled Wings duo, who wowed us all in Massachusetts with bridleless dressage and jumping. Then Allison visits with Celisse Barrett, director and founder of Equestrian Chaos, which is a stunt team that performs at Renaissance Fes...

On this Equine Affaire episode, Mark Bolender talks to us about competing in Mountain trail Challenges and Daniel Stewart speaks to us about overcoming fears, failures and frustrations. Listen in… HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3269 – Show Notes and Links: Hosted by:  Allison Rehnborg of  Equine Affaire  and Coach Jenn Title Sponsor:  Equine Affaire Guest:  Mark B...

Allison and Ashley chat about all the excitement and fun of Equine Affaire in Massachusetts, plus three exclusive interviews with special guests Chelsea Canedy; Katelyn Friesema of EquestriYUM Bakery; and Brittany Mayer, winner of the 2023 Massachusetts Versatile Horse & Rider Competition. Then Allison shares a sneak peek of what (and who!) is coming to Equine Affaire in Ohio, h...

In this last episode before Equine Affaire in Massachusetts we speak with Joyce Voet, coach of the Young Guns Drill Team;  Liberty Cunningham from the Pegasus Riders and Dr. Morton, a telehealth veterinarian for Chewy Health.  Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3288 – Show Notes and Links: Hosted by: Allison Rehnborg of Equine Affaire and Coach Jenn Title Sponsor:  Equine Af...

Today's episode is all about the Versatile Horse & Rider Competition! Sponsored by Chewy, the VHRC is an exciting competition that features a variety of obstacles. Today's guests are Greg Robinson, a ranch versatility expert and clinician who will also judge this fall's VHRC, and Noah Rattner, announcer of Equine Affaire and a big fan of the VHRC. Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 326...

New at Equine Affaire this fall:  the Great Equestrian Fitness Challenge! Participants will get to show off their barnyard muscles in three fun events like the Barn Chores Marathon, the Bouncy Pony Race, and the Horse Nugget Relay.  Emcee Ifa Simmonds of the Equestrian Fitness Academy stops by. Next, we'll chat with Kelly Jones, a Society of Master Saddlers Master Bridle Maker and a qual...

We have got an incredible show for you today! It's all about the Equine Affaire Ride with a Pro initiative, sponsored by Fair Hill Saddlery. First, we'll chat with Kimberly Chick, owner of Fair Hill Saddlery, and then we've got a very special guest, five-time Olympian Steffen Peters. Steffen is presenting at Equine Affaire this fall, so you should plan on coming to Massachusetts to meet him. ...

The ASPCA Right Horse Adoption Affaire was wildly successful at Equine Affaire in Ohio this year! Nearly forty horses from 9 ASPCA Right Horse Adoption Partner organizations were there, and 21 horses were adopted on-site, plus three more are pending. Cailin Caldwell is the program director for the ASPCA Right Horse Program and joins us to chat about the Adoption Affaire on today's show. Next, we h...

Glenn and Allison bring you Day 3 from Equine Affaire in Ohio. They bring you interviews with some of the fascinating clinicians, vendors and spectators that are attending this year! Guests include: Trudy Midas from Espana Silk, Carl Bledsoe, Ashley and Emily of the United Horse Coalition, Jason and Bronwyn Irwin, Ava from Hunter’s Run Pony Club, x Auditor Carey. Listen in… HORSES IN THE MORNING E...

Glenn and Allison are live from Equine Affaire in Ohio, Day 2.   They bring you interviews with some of the fascinating clinicians, vendors and spectators that are attending this year!  Listen in… HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3161  – Show Notes and Links: The  HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew : Glenn the Geek:  co-host, executive in charge of comic relief, Allison Rehnborg...

Glenn and Allison are live from Equine Affaire in Ohio.   They bring you interviews with some of the fascinating clinicians, vendors and spectators that are attending this year!  Listen in… HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3160  – Show Notes and Links: The  HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew : Glenn the Geek:  co-host, executive in charge of comic relief, Allison Rehnborg, Marke...

Equine Affaire in Ohio is coming up fast and we're interviewing just a few of the excellent horsemen & horsewomen you can expect to see at the event! First, we welcome Guy McLean, a self-taught Australian horseman who has entertained, inspired, and educated millions of audience members from all walks of life. Next, we'll have Dusti Dickerson, a fabulous trick rider and Roman rider and one of t...

German rider Sabine Desper fell in love with the gleaming Akhal-Teke breed in 2009 when she started working for Shenandoah Farm in Virginia. Today, she joins us on the show to chat about these special shiny horses, including Adamek, a purebred Akhal-Teke stallion. She is Adamek's rider and trainer and she'll be accompanying Adamek to the Breed Pavilion in Ohio. Next, Sterling Graburn is our featur...

Jason Irwin joins Allison & Glenn to discuss tips for selecting the right horse for a youth rider. Then Equine Affaire's breed exhibits manager, Jessica Anderson, chimes in to explain how listeners can apply to exhibit their own horses at Equine Affaire through the Breed Pavilion and the Horse & Farm Exhibits. Finally, Mary Martin, president and founder of New England Equine Rescue North,...

This episode features special announcements about the 2023 Equine Affaire in Ohio, plus more interviews conducted on-site at the 2022 Equine Affaire in Massachusetts with some great horse people!  Listen in...  HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3080– Show Notes and Links: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired:   Click Here Hosted by: Allison Rehnborg of Equine Affaire and Glenn the Geek...

Allison & Glenn chat about all things Equine Affaire, including a recap of the event, and Allison shares a few interviews that she conducted on-site in Massachusetts with the winner of the Versatile Horse & Rider Competition, Franny Galvin-Hynes, as well as a participant in the Adoption Affaire and Horse & Farm Exhibits, Kelly Stackpole of Rising Starr Horse Rescue. Rising Starr brough...

Equine Affaire Episode: This episode is our last episode to air before our event in Massachusetts and we can't wait! Today, we're chatting all about the competitions that will be happening this fall. Danelle Osinchuk is joining us to chat about the challenges of prepping a horse for the Versatile Horse & Rider Competition. Elliot Holtzman will share about his strategies and tips for practicing...

Equine Affaire Episode: We're going to learn all about the Carolina Marsh Tacky Horse, get an inside look at what goes into building a custom barn or shed with Horizon Structures, and explore how equine assisted therapies can help service members and their families.  HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3020– Show Notes and Links: Hosted by: Allison Rehnborg of Equine Affaire and Glenn the Geek Titl...

Equine Affaire Episode: We shed a little light on the magic of Fantasia, Equine Affaire's musical celebration of the horse!  Join us as we chat with three of the stars of this fall's Fantasia: Laura Benson of the Knights of Iceland; Terry Jenkins of the Canadian Cowgirls; and Caleb Carinci-Asch, The Daring Horseman.   Listen In....  HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3001– Show Notes and...

Equine Affaire Episode: Equine Affaire President Coagi Long joins us to share a little about the history of the event and all about this fall's offerings. Next, general horsemanship clinician Steve Lantvit will share tips for eliciting "true collection" from our horses. Finally, Canadian equestrienne and professional trainer Lorie Duff joins the show to chat about the importance of understanding h...