Mary Kitzmiller Training

Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about balancing your horse's response to the aids, dealing with "the scary ride" and how a horse progresses gradually to the bridle. Plus, we discuss the role your eyes play in riding. Episode 3985 Links Image Credit: Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn Title Sponsor: Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control Fol...

Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about teaching horses to move forward and exercises for straightness. We chat with Doug Havens about training mustangs. Episode 3965 Links Image Credit: Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn Title Sponsor: Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control Guest: Douglas Havens, Havens Hideout Ranch Follow Mary Kitzmiller o...

Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about mouthy curious horses, horses who are afraid in the pasture, stopping buddy sour habit before they start, and the basics of starting liberty training. Episode 3945 Links Image Credit: Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn Title Sponsor: Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control Follow Mary Kitzmiller on Faceb...

Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about horses who kick, horses who won't stand at the mounting block and horses who won't stay out of your personal space. Plus, we take on "moving your horse's feet" in the trainer tip. Episode 3917 Links Image Credit: Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn Title Sponsor: Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control Fo...

Mary Kitzmiller answers listener submitted horse training questions about trailer loading, touchy around hind feet, horse with a fear of humans behind them, and helpful exercising for improving softness. Plus, Coach Jenn asks about micro managing your horse under saddle. Episode 3896 Links Image Credit: Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn Follow Mary Kitzmill...

Mary Kitzmiller answers listener submitted horse training questions about trailering nervous horses, how to give a mini mule her best start, and how to evaluate a new horse. Mary's horse training tip covers how horses learn when they are at rest. Episode 3877 Links Image Credit: Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn Follow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook , Mary Kit...

Mary Kitzmiller chats about how acclimatization fits into your horse training program. Listener questions about mouthy horses and dealing with grumpy boss mares at horse shows. Plus, Gaye Derusso joins us to talk about training gaited horses. Episode 3829 Links Image Credit:  Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today’s Hosts:  Mary Kitzmiller  and  Coach Jenn Follow  Mary Kitzmil...

Mary Kitzmiller chats about breaking down goals into small steps, student epiphanies and recognizing try and rewarding it. Listener questions about slowing down the canter or lope without pulling and helping a formerly abused horse trust her handler. Episode 3810 Links Image Credit:  Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today’s Hosts:  Mary Kitzmiller  and  Coach Jenn Follow  Mary...

Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about emergency horse training, kicking while at the mounting block, and building confidence in young horses.  Plus, how does the judges score your round? Episode 3785 Links: Image Credit: Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn Follow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook , Mary Kitzmiller’s Store Follow Horse Radio Network...

Episode 3768 Links: Image Credit: Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn Follow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook , Mary Kitzmiller’s Store Follow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on Facebook Visit our sponsors! Chewy and Sentinel Feed Additional support for this podcast provided by: Listeners Like You Approximate Time Stamps: 03:24 – Tra...

Mary Kitzmiller answers listener horse training questions. What do do about a horse who gets amped up on trail rides? How can I motivate my horse to trot more forward? Is your horse in learning mode? And more! Episode 3747 Links: Image Credit:  Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today’s Hosts:  Mary Kitzmiller  and  Coach Jenn Follow  Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook , Mary Kitzmille...

Mary Kitzmiller answers listener horse training questions. What skills should foals and weanlings have? What does yielding the forehand look like? How do I teach my horse ground matters? And more! Episode 3725 Links: Image Credit:  Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today’s Hosts:  Mary Kitzmiller  and  Coach Jenn Follow  Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook , Mary Kitzmiller’s Store Fol...

Best of mash-up. First, Mary explains Poisoned Ques, and then, to spice things up, I've included episode 1 of Equine Clicker 101, a podcast by Shawna Karrasch that takes a deep dive into positive reinforcement training. Episode 3706 Links: Image Credit:  Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today’s Hosts:  Mary Kitzmiller  and  Coach Jenn Equine Clicker 101 with Shawna Karrasch Follow&...

Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions. What are the benefits of riding on a loose rein? Why does my young horse mouth at the bit? What do I do when my horse bolts when I'm riding in the ring? What is a good way to contain a horse while camping? Episode 3682 Links: Image Credit: Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn Follow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook , Mary...

Revisit: Mary Kitzmiller chats about breaking down goals into small steps, student epiphanies and recognizing try and rewarding it.  Listener questions about slowing down the canter or lope without pulling and helping a formerly abused horse trust her handler. Episode 3661 Links: Today’s Hosts:   Mary Kitzmiller  and  Coach Jenn Follow  Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook , Mary K...

Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions. How do I teach my horse pay attention when there a lot of distractions? How do I teach a horse to tie safely? What is the best way to re-start a horse who is scared and spooky? Plus, we talk about balancing your groundwork. Episode 3641 Links: Image Credit:  Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today’s Hosts:  Mary Kitzmiller  and  Coach Jenn...

Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions. How do I teach my horse to come to the mounting block? Why does my horse throw her head up when I trot? Can I teach my horse to be more calm when I lunge him? Plus, we talk about refining your groundwork. Episode 3621 Links: Image Credit: Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn Follow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook , Mary...

We have a great conversation on goals, ADHD and focus.  Then Mary answers listener questions on how to deal with being ring and stall sour.  Plus, Mary tackles introducing a sheet or blanket to a young sensitive horse.  Listen in... Episode 3596 Links: Sponsor: Chewy Today’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Glenn the Geek Follow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook , Mary Kitzmiller’s Store Follow...

Today we tackle topics like head shy horses, rushing through the walk to trot transition, adding speed to a reining spin, horses with the R+ zoomies, and recognizing when its time to quit while you're ahead. Episode 3577 Links: Title Sponsor: Grazers Nutri-Treats  Metabolic Safe Treats & Healthy Snacks for All Horses | Equine Balanced Support Today’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn...

Today we tackle listener questions about pawing non the cross ties, adding energy to the walk, exercises to keep the young or un-started horse engaged.  Plus, a real tough one;  how to ride your reactive horse when there is one in the pasture next door running around like a nut! Episode 3557 Links: Title Sponsor: Grazers Nutri-Treats Metabolic Safe Treats & Healthy Snacks for All Hor...

Step by step guide to teaching the side pass, using R+ while lunging a horse, learned helplessness, horses who buck or crowhop. Equine Balanced Support Grazers Nutri Treats winner! Episode 3533 Links: Title Sponsor: Metabolic Safe Treats & Healthy Snacks for All Horses | Equine Balanced Support Today’s Hosts:  Mary Kitzmiller  and  Coach Jenn Follow  Mary Kitzmiller on Face...

Today we tackle: horses who struggle with the canter, strategies for making a young horse's first rides the best they can be, dealing with a horse with a cow phobia, and why it's important to ride on a loose rein. Episode 3513 Links: Title Sponsor:  Metabolic Safe Treats & Healthy Snacks for All Horses | Equine Balanced Support , Sign Up for your chance to win a free bag of Grazers Nutri-...

Our good friend Helena Harris from Stall & Stable stops by to chat about Behavior Science and what the four quadrants of operant conditioning look like for horse owners and trainers. Sponsored by Equine Balanced Support, makers of Grazers Nutri-Treats. Episode 3488 Links: Image Credit: Horse Radio Network Title Sponsor:  Metabolic Safe Treats & Healthy Snacks for All Horses | Equine B...

We answer questions about hors show strategy, mouthy horses, and dealing with a horse in flight or fight mode and dealing with the emotional roller coaster created by a horse show gone bad. Episode 3468 Links: Title Sponsor:  Metabolic Safe Treats & Healthy Snacks for All Horses | Equine Balanced Support Today’s Hosts:  Mary Kitzmiller  and  Coach Jenn Follow  Mary Kit...

Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions.  How do you deal with a fidgety horse?  What do I do about a horse who won't stand at the mounting block?  I feel like I pull on the reins too much when I halt.  How do I fix that?  What can I do with my horse when it is too hot to ride? Episode 3448 Links: Link for the visually impaired click here Image Credit:  Mary Kitzmi...