Retired Racehorse Radio

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: Hosts:  Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Host of Horses in the Morning and Joy Hills of Joy Hills Equestrian Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance Products Pic Credit:  Sarah Hepler Media Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Sponsor: Cashel Products Guest: Sarah Hepler Guest: Robin Welker Sanchez, visit the Texas Arena League, US Polo and Polo Lessons New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Unequal

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 the Week. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 23: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired:  Click Here Hosts:  Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Host of Horses in the Morning and Joy Hills of Joy Hills Equestrian Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance Products Pic Credit: Media Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Sponsor:  Bates Saddles Guest: Jen Roytz, the Executive Director of the www.retiredracehorseproject.org Guest: Laura LaRue is the Equine Specialist and horse trainer at Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga. She assists in equine-assisted learning sessi

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 Horse of the Week. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 22: Hosts:  Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Host of Horses in the Morning and Joy Hills of Joy Hills Equestrian Title Sponsor:  Kentucky Performance Products Pic Credit: Greyhounds!!!! Media Partners:  The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Sponsor:  Cashel Products, Bates Saddles Guest: Kristin Werner from the Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program Guest: Rory Goree from President of Greyhound Pets of America New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week: Grand Isle

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 come to our grand finale with New Vocations Winner Circle Adoptable Horse of the Week! Listen in...

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 have our New Vocations Winner's Circle Adoptable Horse of the Week.  Listen in...

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 Horse of the Week. Listen in...

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 who tells us about her TB Makeover horse, Awesome Choice. And of course, we have our New Vocations Winner’s Circle – Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned…

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 sharing her road to the Makeover story on Eventing Nation! And of course, we have our New Vocations Winner's Circle Adoptable Horse of the Month. Listen in....

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!

Accomplished journalist and author, Lenny Shulman, comes on to talk about his new book, Justify: 111 Days to the Triple Crown, and giving us a chance to relive the greatness of the 2018 Triple Crown winner.  Jamie and Joy offer some training advice, and professional rider and beloved HRN auditor, Kayla Benney comes on to talk about her TB Makeover horse as today's RRP Spotlight Rider. Don't forget to stick around and make room in your barn for this week's New Vocations Winner Circle Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned!

We have a heavy conversation with Gina Rarick, a former American journalist and track trainer who is making waves with her recently published NY Times article, How to Save the American Racehorse.  We answer your training questions when it comes to your own OTTB! We talk polo with Thoroughbred Makeover competitor, and our Retired Racehorse Project Spotlight rider, Justin Powers, and what he looks for in a Thoroughbred to go from track to polo field. And of course, we have our New Vocations Winner's Circle-Adoptable Horse of the Week! Listen in...

Dr. Seamans talks about the anxiety-inducing Pre-Purchase Exam including what are true red flags and what are not when looking at ex-racehorses. Jen Roytz from the Retired Racehorse Project updates us on the planning for the Thoroughbred Makeover and how you can be involved in the magic! We have our #MyOTTBStory winner, Amy Lent, come on to tell us about her mare's transformation from the racetrack to her second career and our New Vocations Winners Circle - Adoptable Horse of the Week named Aldby Park. Listen in...

We take you to the wild west with Katelin Bradley, founder of the Western OTTB, and learn about how a thoroughbred can hold her own in working ranch with our RRP Spotlight Rider, Amber Jacobson! Plus, we reminisce about Land Rover Kentucky 3-Day Event, and have an amazing interview with professional 4-star eventer, Lynn Symansky! To mix it up even more, we have a special treat for you with our first ever featured Standardbred on this week's New Vocations Adoptable Horse of the Week! Listen in...

Coming to you LIVE from Land Rover Kentucky 3 Day Event in beautiful Lexington, KY! We chat face to face with some of your favorite pros and how the Thoroughbred has influenced their lives! Rosie Napravnik, a badass female jockey who has shown that the track isn’t just for the boys and Nick Larkin joins us at the New Vocations Open Barn BBQ to tell us about how his $900 OTTB became a Kentucky 3 Day Champion. Listen in...

Olympic decorated and 2nd winner of the Kentucky Three Day Event, Dorothy Crowell, comes on to talk about her secret weapon to winning, the thoroughbred. Plus, we welcome our youngest Retired Racehorse Project Spotlight Rider, 12 yr old Savannah Embly, and stay tuned for our New Vocations Winner's Circle Adoptable Horse of the Week! You won't want to miss this...