Horsemanship Radio

Monty Roberts answers a question about re-training a draft horse from pulling to riding, can it be done successfully? And Barbara Ellin Fox has taught countless people of all ages and abilities to ride horses in most disciplines. Thousands follow Barbara’s blog, The Riding Instructor, where she shares encouragement, lesson plans, and teaching tips for lovers of good horsemanship. Listen in... Titl...

In this special episode Certified Monty Roberts Instructor, Jamie Jennings of the the HORSES IN THE MORNING podcast, asks Monty listener questions.  Questions include head shy horses, not standing for grooming, leg yielding, weaving and cribbing and more.  Taken from a Facebook live event on 04-19-2022.  Listen in... Horsemanship Radio Guests and Links Episode SPECIAL: Show Host: Debbie Loucks Tit...

Kristin Simpson Hardin helps us understand and be ready for EHV-1, the equine herpesvirus-1, a common pathogen of the upper portion of the respiratory tract in horses which is contagious and potentially deadly. She recently found herself at a horse show that was ground zero. Monty Roberts and Mark Bolender discuss the advantages of horses with more in-hand work in their training programs. Listen i...

April Schiel's Bedding Blocker solved the dilemma of dangerous threshold barriers, trip hazards, and ineffective methods of preventing bedding loss. And Monty Roberts stops by to share why he thinks Trail Riding is good for your horse mentally, physically - just like people! Listen in... Show Host: Debbie Loucks Title Sponsor:   HandsOn Gloves , All-In-One Shedding/Bathing/Grooming Gloves Pho...

Suzanna Johnson is the Officer of Education for Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue for more than years but she didn't begin her work with horses until her adult years. Being an avid reader lead her to become an expert on how to build hooves. James Oliver is taking a step away from work with At-Risk youth in order to work with Thoroughbreds at Flag Is Up Farms. He is the new kid on the block in th...

Tom Pierce and Natalie Mayrath have a goal with StreamHorseTV to create the premier digital multimedia community where horse enthusiasts of every walk of life can join to expand their horizons. Hunter Jumper rider Kristin Simpson Hardin believes that it is a gift we that get to ride, and that it's about being the best partner for your horse that you absolutely can.  Listen in...  Show Host: D...

Adam Black went to college to become a Veterinary Technician but when he ended up winning Ohio’s 'Dirt Road to the Horse' he was hooked on training. Then Adam won the Appalachian Trainer Face Off and we pick up his story from there.  Ellie Stiller created Lopin’ Down The Rail Fitness after she became a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer and she has also been s...

The Right Horse Initiative, a program of the ASPCA, awarded Jamie Jennings the second annual Good People for Good Horses Award, acknowledging her as an outstanding trainer who helped over 100 retired Thoroughbred racehorses find new homes in less than one year. Monty Roberts, her mentor, sat down with Jamie to discuss their work with mustangs and Thoroughbreds and all the disciplines the horses ca...

Dr. Getty is back to share how to safely put weight on your horse. Her goal is to empower the horse person with the knowledge to provide the best nutrition for his or her horse’s needs. Cameron Ring is a filmmaker, a military veteran and a horse lover who realized the power of cinema in telling stories, and he wanted to use that power to tell his Tennessee Walking Horse's powerful story. List...

Revisit: The Horse/Human Bond is the topic for this episode. Marty Irby began riding at age 3 and his love of horses grew into advocacy where he now serves as the chief lobbyist and Executive Director of Animal Wellness Action. Certified Instructor and Radio Talk Show host, Jamie Jennings, and Monty Roberts recall their three days of working with Diego, the uncatchable Mustang, subject of the Equu...

In 2006, Mark Bolender got hooked on trail challenges. A trail challenge is a course that recreates what a horse and rider may find while out hacking through the wilderness, only in an arena. Mark has now created over 30 courses in several countries including British Columbia, Germany, Italy and New Zealand. Emily Dulin is dedicated to helping Brooke USA focus on the humane treatment of equines gl...

John Piracha is CEO at American Harvest Inc. here to share with us how their proprietary process with hemp, grown in the U.S, is taking the horse world by storm. They use the whole plant for sustainability. Trainer Darren Egan, has used hemp for 5 years and gives insights on its qualities for horses. And Monty shares decades of wisdom about some of his preferred features in tack. Listen in... Show...

Horses and hoof care go back centuries and yet many of us are still confused by all the opinions in the horse world.  This episode seeks to demystify how to have your horse's hooves trimmed to his ideal growth pattern.  We discuss everything from the natural perfection of the Mustang Roll all the way to striving for the perfect trim from your farrier. What if the answer has been here all alon...

Jamie Jackson conceived of a management or boarding concept based on the lifestyles of the naturally healthy U.S. Great Basin wild horses. His 'Paddock Paradise' helps horse owners provide an environment that more closely resembles a horse's natural habitat. Our second guest, David Landreville, quickly learned that there was a difference between just leaving the shoes off of a horse...

Dwayne Hildreth and Kerry Mellin were both horse crazy since childhood, but it wasn't until they were adults with successful careers; Kerry as a costume designer and Dwayne in sales and marketing, that they found their way back to horses. Show Host: Debbie Loucks Title Sponsor:   HandsOn Gloves , All-In-One Shedding/Bathing/Grooming Gloves Guest:  Dwayne Hildreth, Brooke USA Guest: Kerry Mell...

The face of American polo, Nic Roldan, joins Monty to say hello and share his excitement about being a headliner at EQUITANA USA , the 3 day equestrian trade fair & exhibition held October 1-3, 2021 at the Kentucky Horse Park. Joining Monty and Nic, Dr. Jason Wersland, Founder and Chief Wellness Officer of Therabody talk about his plans to demonstrate "percussive therapy" at Equitana...

Learn about EQUITANA, the world’s largest equestrian trade fair & expo, Oct. 1-3, 2021. There is no better place to celebrate the horse!  Plus, Shamrock Gregory shares some of the magic you will find at Blue Dot Barn, committed to creating a healthy and happy home for horses and owners and a safe and enjoyable barn experience for the whole barn community.  Listen in... Horsemanship Radio 191,...

Monty Roberts Certified Trainer Denise Heinlein shares her thoughts on choosing stabling for your horses' mental and physical health. Monty shares how an impossible set of circumstances for a horse called Sharivari that became a story for the ages. Listen in... Show Host: Debbie Loucks Title Sponsor:   HandsOn Gloves , All-In-One Shedding/Bathing/Grooming Gloves Guest:  Denise Heinlein Guest:...

Denise Heinlein has made her hobby a profession. She particularly enjoys preparing young horses for their life's journey. And her second hobby is traveling to explore new countries and cultures. Lucky for Monty Roberts and his students, she can combine both. This episode, Monty shares what the Quarter Horse Sunny taught him about horses who cannot be caught - even in a stall! Listen in.... Sh...

Sabine Rijssenbeek holds an International Trainer’s Passport from the Netherlands and has more than 30 years experience as a rider and trainer of sport horses. Sabine and Monty caught up recently at the Western States Expo, both as clinicians. And our love story in this episode is with Angela Tanner and her newly adopted Thoroughbred Lorien from the racetrack. Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired...

Jamie Jennings is following in the footsteps of Monty Roberts with her talents to meet, assess and efficiently train a horse to become comfortable in their next career after adoption. And Katie Whipple tells how horses helped her mental outlook after her children were born. She is now furthering the overall mission to rescue and rehabilitate suffering horses and to prevent abuse and neglect throug...

StreamHorseTV's Stable Social Live! airs weekly, sparking useful, engaging conversations for horse enthusiasts across the equine space, featuring notable names in the equestrian world. Their first featured guest was Debbie Roberts Loucks, Legacy Strategist and CEO of Monty and Pat Roberts Inc. The show features the "Retraining Goals" segment sponsored by The Retired Racehorse Projec...

Bonnie McRae is the founder and director of After the Races, a nonprofit in Elkton, MD whose mission is to rehabilitate and rehome retiring racehorses into long-term homes while promoting the versatility and usefulness of the breed beyond racing. Our second guest is Joell Dunlap, whose Square Peg Foundation puts marginalized people together with horses who also need a second chance. Listen in... S...

Richard Winters won the National Reined Cow Horse Association World Championship, the Road to the Horse Colt Starting Championship and was a top-five finalist at the Cowboy Dressage World Finals. Katy Whipple is an Assessments Specialist for the Maryland Equine Transition Service, soon be transitioning to Days End Farm Horse Rescue, both Right Horse Partners, equine industry and welfare profession...

Today we have certified Monty Roberts instructor, Simon D'Unienville, on the show to share the story of the founding of the Monty Roberts’ Mustang & Transition Horse Program and some early successes with the horses needing training to become more adoptable. Next, Laurie Hood, founder and president of Alaqua Animal Refuge, a no-kill animal shelter and sanctuary located in Florida where eve...