Mary Kitzmiller Training

We wax poetic about crazy neighbors, James Shaw talks about feel and energy in the saddle and the value of being teachable and Mary answers listener questions about tarp work, when to ask for the correct lead and teaching chickens to play the piano. A classic re-visit. Episode 3423 Links: Link for the visually impaired click here Today’s Hosts:  Mary Kitzmiller  and  Coach Jenn Foll...

Mary Kiztmiller answers listener submitted questions about horse training. Trailering as a training tool, should I sell this horse or keep trying, training for weanlings and yearlings, my horse stops to poop. Episode 3401 Links: Link for the visually impaired click here Image Credit:  Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today’s Hosts:  Mary Kitzmiller  and  Coach Jenn Follow  Mar...

We are joined by Linda Boggs to chat about how Chicken Camp can help us be better horse trainers. Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn answer listener questions about horses offering behaviors, building duration and helping a horse canter better. Plus what to do when you’ve taught your horse to be a cookie monster! Episode 3356 Links: Link for the visually impaired click here Image Credit:  Mary Ki...

We are joined by Linda Boggs to chat about how Chicken Camp can help us be better horse trainers. Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn answer listener questions about horses offering behaviors, building duration and helping a horse canter better. Plus what to do when you've taught your horse to be a cookie monster! Episode 3356 Links: Link for the visually impaired click here Image Credit:  Mary Ki...

We dive deep into the difference between a horse becoming desensitized  vs. shutting down, how to help a horse who is 'dead' to your leg, why your preconceived notion of a horse really matters, plus a few great books that relate to these concepts. Link for the visually impaired click here Image Credit:  Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today’s Hosts:  Mary Kitzmiller  and  Coa...

Three Day Event rider Tik Maynard joins us to chat about competing in the 2024 Road to the Horse, Mary shares her thoughts on helping a horse who knows how to approach the mounting block but seems unhappy about it, and this month's training tip is all about neck reining. Link for the visually impaired click here Image Credit:  Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today’s Hosts:  Mary Kitzmiller...

Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn tackle listener questions about training horses, travelling with your horse, and how Mustangs are perceived at competitive venues. 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...

Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn handle lot’s of listener horse training questions. Including helping your horse find center, stretching long and low, the type of work your horse is doing, keeping consistent pace and much more. Classic re-visit. Episode 3279 Links: Link for the visually impaired click here Image Credit:  Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today’s Hosts:  Mary Kitzmiller  an...

Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about pawing while tied, backing up when frightened, and tacking up in a confined space. Episode 3260 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&nb...

Today's listener Q&A with Mary Kitzmiller  cover restarting an older horse who needs to improve her topline, the value of taking a break between training exercises, and how to help a horse overcome 'stranger danger'.  Classic re-visit. Image Credit:  Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today’s Hosts:  Mary Kitzmiller  and  Coach Jenn Follow  Mary Kitzmiller on Faceb...

Today's listener Q&A with Mary Kitzmiller answers questions about collection and bridling fussy horses. Listener Dani stops by to chat about what she learned at Mary's recent clinic plus offers advice to those who may want to organize a clinic in their home town. Our training tip deals with stillness, and how your horse can look at it as a reward. Listen in to find out! Episode 3219 Image Cred...

Today's listener Q&A with Mary Kitzmiller features several issues with cantering or loping and switching leads behind. We chat about exercises to help horses who drag you around when you try to lead them. And what did Mary learn from training her dog that can be applied to horse training? Listen in to find out! Image Credit:  Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today’s Hosts:  Mary Kitzmill...

Mary recently attended the Southern Equine Expo and Road To The Horse. Some things that happened at these two events inspired todays conversation. Schooling your horse, warming him or her up for a competition or class, and then showing are equally important. We talk about what can go wrong, and how to make the most of each of these processes. Image Credit: Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today's Host...

Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about transitioning your horse from a snaffle to a curb bit, helping a horse to not crowd you when leading and how to get your horse to ground tie like a statue! Today's Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn Follow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook , Mary Kitzmiller's Store Lost Meadows Mule Refuge There’s an App for that!  Check out the new Horse Radio Ne...

Mary describes one of her methods to teach a horse to come to the mounting block and we get an update on how her Mustang is doing.  Mustang Magic Trainer Jeff Cook joins us with a look at how his horse is coming along. Today's Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn Follow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook , Mary Kitzmiller's Store Guest: Jeff Cook , Dream Horse AZ There’s an App for that!  Chec...

Mary Kitzmiller is joined by Marsha Hartford-Sapp for a chat about starting Mustangs and other horses safely and effectively. Image Credit: Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today's Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn Follow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook , Mary Kitzmiller's Store Guest: Marsha Hartford Sapp There’s an App for that!  Check out the new Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and Android...

Mary Kitzmiller tackles a listener question about preparing a horse to be ridden for the first time, plus we hear about the Ft Worth Mustang Makeover. Image Credit: Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today's Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn Follow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook , Mary Kitzmiller's Store Song: Templeton Thompson There’s an App for that!  Check out the new Horse Radio Network app f...

Mary Kitzmiller answers listener a question about helping a horse who gets it's feet stuck and won't move forward and teaching a feral or young horses to pick up their hooves.  Plus, we explore exercises to help a horse think forward. Today's Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn Follow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook , Mary Kitzmiller's Store There’s an App for that!  Check out the new Hors...

Mary Kiztmiller answers listener questions about horses who kick when you try to pick up their hooves, how to know when a green horse is ready to be ridden, and finding balance in your training regimen. Image Credit: Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew : Glenn the Geek:  co-host, executive in charge of comic relief, Jamie Jennings: co-host, director of wacky equestrian...

Mary Kitzmiller talks about her technique for putting a halter on a horse for the first time plus teaching a horse to back thoughtfully in preparation for loading and unloading from a trailer. HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 2932 – Show Notes and Links: Image Credit: Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew : Glenn the Geek:  co-host, executive in charge of comic relief, Jami...

Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about horse training and shows how finding a good starting place can be applied to all manner of training problems.  Plus, we find out who her favorite Road To The Horse competitor was! The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew : Glenn the Geek:  co-host, executive in charge of comic relief, Jamie Jennings: co-host, director of wacky equestrian adventures,...

Mary Kitzmiller talks about how she designs a freestyle and answers a listener question about dealing a horse who is anxious when away from home. HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 2888  – Show Notes and Links: Image Credit: Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew : Glenn the Geek:  co-host, executive in charge of comic relief, Jamie Jennings: co-host, director of wacky eq...

Mary Kitzmiller tells us about how things went at the Mustang Magic competition in Fort Worth, TX plus Tammy Sronce stops by with the low down on the new Freestyle competition coming to Road To The Horse on March 24 to 27, 2022. Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn Follow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook , Mary Kitzmiller's Store Guest: Tammy Sronce, Road To The Horse There’s an App for that!  Ch...

Doyle Conner stops by to tell us about Florida Cracker Cattle history and the Florida Cracker Cattle Drive coming up later this year.  Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions on teaching a horse to lunge, and how to know when it's time for a young horse to wear a saddle for the first time.  Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn Follow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook , Mary Kitzmiller's St...

Mary Kitzmiller shares the story of how several chickens attended a stock show and answers listener questions about a variety of horse training topics.  Plus, we toss some classic Holiday Radiothon listener submitted content for good measure. HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 2825  – Show Notes and Links: Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn Title Sponsor:   Horseware Follow Mary Kitzm...