Retired Racehorse Radio

On today's show, we have Jen Roytz, the Director of the Retired Racehorse Project joining us to give us an update on the Thoroughbred Makeover for October. We chat with Dr. Stuart Brown who is the new Equine Safety Director for Keeneland Racetrack to talk about his new role, and the changes he hopes to bring. Jamie answers listeners' training questions, and we wrap it all up with New Vocations whe...

On today's show, we have 5* eventer, Allie Sacksen, to talk about why she loves the thoroughbred breed for her sport. Kyle Rothfus joins us to talk about his experience entering into the racing world for the first time with his homebred filly. Leandra joins us again with another fab training tip, and of course we melt your heart with our Winner's Circle Adoptable Horse of the Week. Listen in... Re...

5* Eventer and OTTB lover, Lainey Ashker, joins us to share why thoroughbreds are her top choice. Tony Lang from Cashel Company tells us how to keep your ex-racer comfortable during fly season. Plus, New Vocations brings us another fab training tip and another Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 33: Hosts:  Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and...

Tik Maynard is joining us to give his Thoroughbred Makeover experience, and how it has impacted how he trains now. Jazz Napravnik comes on as our first RRP Spotlight Rider of the year to talk about her Makeover horse, and how her skills as a personal life coach helps with her training. And of course, New Vocations joins us to bring another fabulous training tip, and our Winner’s Circle Adoptable H...

On today's show, we are learning all about bloodlines! David Ingordo joins us to share a day in his life as a Bloodstock Agent at Lane's End. Katelin Bradley from The Western Thoroughbred comes on to share a history lesson of great thoroughbred sires who have left their influence on the sport. And New Vocations brings us another adoptable Horse-of-the-Week. Stay tuned...

Stephanie Searle teaches us about the history of jockey silks, and what it takes to make an eye-catching design. Maggie Prichard-Herlensky joins us to talk about how Standardbreds are making their way in parade as sidesaddle mounts. And of course, Leandra from New Vocations brings us another fabulous training tip, and tempts your need for retail therapy with another Winner's Circle Adoptable Horse...

Dr. Madison Seamans from Cornerstone Equine educates us on viruses and Forest Franzoi from Herd of Zebras talks about how every horse and rider has a story to tell.  Sarah and Leandra from New Vocations bring us some updates and another quaran-cutie with our Winner's Circle Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 29: Hosts:  Jamie Jennings of Fly...

Today on Retired Racehorse Radio Jen Roytz, the Executive Director of the Retired Racehorse Project, joins us with an update of the COVID-19 virus in the horse world, and how TB Makeover contestants can continue preparing their horses. Lynn Reardon from LOPE horse rescue tells us how their program not only helps retired thoroughbreds and quarter horses transition from racing to their second career...

Today on Retired Racehorse Radio we bring you a horse adoption bonanza! Nelda Kettles of Horse and Hound Rescue joins us to share how she and some awesome people got together to build a program that finds forever homes for OTTBs in Oklahoma. HRN Auditor and thoroughbred lover, Erika Harvey, joins us to tell us about her newest obsession - Hannibel Lector! And New Vocations brings us an out of this...

Today we go right to the track with Sophie Doyle to learn a day in her life as a professional jockey. We talk with Vaulting Gold Medalist, Carolyn Bland, and Daniel Janes from the Pacific Coast Vaulting team on what it takes to be a vaulter, and how it may be a great career path for retired racehorses. And New Vocations brings us another fabulous Winner's Circle Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay t...

In today's show we talk with thoroughbred enthusiast and royal horse trainer, Louise Robson. HRN listener, Abby Foltz, joins us to tell us how her little red mare is taking flight in the eventing world. And start hooking up your horse trailer now because we bring you a real heart-breaker with New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week. Listen in... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 2...

TB Makeover veteran, Sarah Hepler, joins us to talk about she used the Makeover to empower women to support each other. USPA Certified Instructor, Robin Welker Sanchez, talks polo with us and how OTTBs are perfect for the sport! And don't forget to stick around for our New Vocations Winner's Circle Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 24: Host...

We're kicking off the new year with Jen Roytz, Director of the Retired Racehorse Project to tell you about why you should be pumped for the TB Makeover 2020! Laura LaRue joins us to share how retired racehorses are giving back as therapy horses in New York.  And we help you break your New Year's resolution to not buy another horse by featuring our New Vocations Winner's Circle Adoptable Horse of t...

Kristin Werner from the Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program joins us to learn about how this program is showcasing the second career OTTB, and how you can get involved. We mix things up with Rory Goree who is coming on to tell us about our canine retired racers - the greyhound. And of course, we tempt you to fill that extra stall in your barn with New Vocation's Winner's Circle Adoptable Ho...

Today we are talking about body health for your retired racehorse. Dr. Stephen Reed from Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital joins us to talk about kissing spine. Mireille Doffegnies from MD-Equine Therapy to give her tips on how to keep your ex-racehorse in tip top shape using equine bodywork. And stay tuned for our New Vocations Winner's Circle Adoptable Horse of the Week! Listen in...

It's going to be a Standardbred Spectacular today on Retired Racehorse Radio! We are talking to Alyssa Hedges of ROC the Standardbred to learn about how these horses can do more than race. Dr. Seamans comes back to talk about how a horse's sight can affect their behavior. New Vocations ambassador, and Standardbred mom, Colleen Nolan-Tran joins us to talk about her experience at Equine Affair. And...

We get a recap of the 2019 TB Makeover, and what's to come for 2020 with RRP Executive Director, Jen Roytz. One of our lovely HRN auditors, Lindsey Hellmuth Peirce, joins us to talk about her experience in mounted archery, and how she trained her OTTB, Rocket, to do it. Our favorite vet, Dr. Seamans, joins us again to talk about prepping your ex-racer for the cold winter weather, and of course, we...

Special preview of the 5th Annual 12 Hour Live Holiday Radiothon by State Line Tack on Dec. 2nd with over 20 hosts, 20 guests and over $5,000 in prizes. Listen in...

Today we are all about the stories! Journalist and thoroughbred lover, Eric Floyd, joins us to tell us about his new book Heaven's Premier Horse Race. Amateur owner gone blogger, Abbi , shares her honest experiences of being both a teacher and student when training her OTTB. And get ready to trick your significant other, because New Vocations has a treat for you with our Winner's Circle Adoptable...

Live from the Thoroughbred Makeover:  Jamie gives us a wrap on her competitions with Baby Groot, Eventer Ellen Doughty-Hume offers some training tips, Jennifer Osborne travels from Las Vegas and Justin Powers plays some Makeover style polo.    Listen in...

We speak with amazing artist, Jocelyn Russell, who tells us about your next bucket-list item – to see the larger than life Secretariat statue! With the TB Makeover only 1 week away, Jen Roytz joins us to give us the latest update on what you have to look forward to at the Kentucky Horse Park! And of course, we have our New Vocations Winner’s Circle Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned…

Monty Roberts, world famous horse trainer,  trainer to the Queen of England, and also an author of many books and article comes on to talk about his recent article,  Pivotal Time for the Thoroughbred Racing Industry.  OTTB owner and entrepreneur, Aryelle Stafford joins us to tell us how you can compete with your ex-racer in the comfort of your own backyard! Our RRP Spotlight rider is Casey French...

We speak with Anna Ford, the Program Director of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption about the program's beginning, and what future adopters should keep in mind when adopting their horse. Kristen Kovatch-Bentley comes on to talk about her new role at the Retired Racehorse Project, and what to look out for with the upcoming Thoroughbred Makeover. Our RRP Spotlight Rider is Clare Mansmann who is sharin...

Today we talk about the white elephant in the veterinary clinic - that's right, we're talking ulcers with the famous Dr. Seamans! Jamie is going to give some training tips and we answer some listener questions. Marcy Gruchalak joins us as our RRP Spotlight rider to talk about her TB Makeover horse. And we bring you another fabulous New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week! Stay tuned...

Today we bring you the myth, the legend, the man - Laffit Pincay Jr, one of the most successful jockeys in racing history! Saddle fitter extraordinaire, Amanda Anderson from Saddlefitter.us comes on to give you tips on fitting your tricky thoroughbred. And of course we have our New Vocations Winner's Circle Adoptable Horse of the Week! Stay tuned, you're not going to want to miss this!