Episodes

  • Endurance Hall of Fame Winners and Saddle Pack Essentials for March 11, 2025
    Mar 11 2025

    We are thrilled to speak with Lisa Snyder, an esteemed figure recently inducted into the AERC Hall of Fame. Gunner Frank, the owner of Trinity, a horse also inducted in the Hall of Fame, shares his journey and the remarkable attributes that contribute to Trinity's success. Plus, in the Endurance tip Karen shares the things she carries on a ride in her packs. Listen in...

    HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3644 – Show Notes and Links:

    • Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
    • Guest: Lisa Schneider
    • Guest: Gunnar Frank
    • Guest: Kristen at The Distance Depot
    • Additional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, Chewy, Sentinal Feeds and Listeners Like You

    Time Stamps:

    09:00 - Saddle Pack Essentials

    15:50 - Kristen on Stirrups

    22:00 - Lisa Schneider

    40:00 - Gunnar Frank

    31:30 - Erin Aloan Grogan

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    48 mins
  • Rider's Mindset, Packing After Show and Green beans for February 11, 2025
    Feb 11 2025

    Joanna Ziettero joins us to talk about the joys of packing up at the end of a show. Erin Grogan speaks about the "That Girl HRN Auditor Team" and "Green Bean Endurance" for 2025 and Kristen from The Distance Depot explains hackamores. Listen in...

    HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3624 – Show Notes and Links:

    • Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
    • Guest: Joanna Ziettero
    • Guest: Erin Aloan Grogan on the Green Bean Endurance Challenge
    • Guest: Kristen at The Distance Depot
    • Additional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, US Rider and Listeners Like You

    Time Stamps:

    07:24 - The Endurance Riders Mindset

    14:46 - Kristen at The Distance Depot

    19:30 - Joanna Ziettero

    31:30 - Erin Aloan Grogan

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    39 mins
  • California Fire Rescue Efforts, Hauling Horses Long Distances, for January 14, 2025
    Jan 14 2025

    We caught up with Vera Kalila in between her rescuing horses from the California Wildfires. She had a terrific 2024 ride season with her daughter Erna and travelled across many states and regions racking up the points and miles and has some good advice about trailering long distances with horses. Plus, Karen shares her list of essentials for your crew bag or ringside tote.

    HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3604 – Show Notes and Links:

    • Hosts: Coach Jenn and Karen Chaton
    • Guest: Vera Kalila, Love This Horse Equine Rescue | PayPal | Venmo
    • What to pack in your crew bag or ringside tote
    • Additional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot , Chewy and Listeners Like You

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Endurance: Overcoming Injuries & Embracing Growth for December 10, 2024 - HORSES IN THE MORNING
    Dec 10 2024

    Lynn Beazley joins us to tell us how recovering from an injury as a horseback rider over 60 is both a challenge and an opportunity for growth. Plus, Karen chats about the importance of stretching before a ride and Kristen at Distance Depot Distance Depot tells us about the new True Grit Saddle Packs. Listen in...

    HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3560 – Show Notes and Links:

    • Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
    • Guest: Lynn Beazley | YouTube
    • Guest: Kristen at The Distance Depot
    • Additional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, US Rider and Listeners Like You

    Time Stamps:

    04:45 - Stretching for Endurance Riders

    08:50 - Kristen at The Distance Depot

    16:40 - Lynn Beazley

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    32 mins
  • Endurance: Tom Quilty Gold Cup, The Long Ride and - HORSES IN THE MORNING
    Nov 12 2024

    Ashley Wingert tells us all about her adventure riding in the Tom Quilty Gold Cup, Australia's premiere 100 mile ride. Dr. Lucian Spataro Jr., on his book "The Long Ride". It is a beautiful chronology of a place in time when three horses and a team of people were doing the “right thing” against very long odds; their perseverance is even more inspiring today, twenty years later. In Karen's training tip she talks about negative splits, riding the first half of an endurance ride slower than the second. Listen in...

    HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3560 – Show Notes and Links:

    • Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
    • Guest: Ashley Wingert | Facebook
    • Guest: Lucian Spataro | Website |
    • Additional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, US Rider and Listeners Like You

    Time Stamps:

    07:48 - Adventures with Jovi

    17:54 - Introducing New Products at Distance Depot

    23:38 - Ashley Wingert

    39:24 - Lucian Spataro

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    59 mins
  • Endurance Revisit: Emergencies, Tailing and Ride Strategy for October 8, 2024 - HORSES IN THE MORNING
    Oct 8 2024

    Revisit: Today we look back at some great tips we got over the years. First, Victoria Beelik discusses the most important things to do to plan now for an emergency with your animals. Then Karen explains what tailing in an endurance ride is and how to do it safely. Finally, Karen discusses ride strategy to make sure you and your horse complete your ride. Listen in...

    HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3536 – Show Notes and Links:

    • Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
    • Guest: Victoria Beelik | Facebook
    • Additional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, US Rider and Listeners Like You

    Time Stamps:

    01:40 - Victoria Beelik on Emergency Preparedness

    26:10 - Tailing

    31:34 - Ride Strategy

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    42 mins
  • Poop Week and Endurance: Dung Beetles and The Alchemy of Horses for September 10, 2024 by Poseidon Animal Health - HORSES IN THE MORNING
    Sep 10 2024

    We start the show with Poop Week, by Poseidon Animal Health, and a discussion on the importance of Dung Beetles. Then we transition to Endurance with author and Endurance Rider Donna Snyder Smith and her new book "The Alchemy of Horses: A Journey of Self-Healing". Listen in...

    HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3516 – Show Notes and Links:

    • Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
    • Title Sponsor: Poseidon Animal Health
    • Guest: Donna Snyder Smith, author of The Alchemy of Horses: A Journey of Self-Healing
    • Guest: Jane Myers of Equiculture.net on Dung Beetles
    • Additional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot and Listeners Like You

    Time Stamps:

    02:46 - The World Endurance Championships

    13:16 - Jane Myers

    24:53 - Kristen from The Distance Depot

    29:16 - Donna Snyder Smith

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    52 mins
  • Endurance: Tevis Winners Jeanette and Reyna Mero and Trot Transitions for August 13, 2024 - HORSES IN THE MORNING
    Aug 13 2024

    Tevis winner Jeanette 'Jay' Mero joins us to discuss her amazing win in blazing hot conditions and she also addresses the horses that were lost this year. Then her daughter, Reyna Mero, tells us about riding with her Mom, coming in 2nd and winning the "Haggin Cup". Plus Karen explains efficient trot transitions are key to conserving your horse's energy and maintaining a good pace throughout an endurance ride. Listen in....

    HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3496 – Show Notes and Links:

    • The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Coach Jenn and Karen Chaton
    • Image Credit: Horses in the Morning
    • Guest: Jeanette 'Jay' Mero, DVM
    • Guest: Reyna Mero
    • Watch the Tevis Cup Webcast
    • Additional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, EquestrianPlus, and Listeners Like You

    Time Stamps:

    5:00 - Tevis Wrap

    14:24 - Trot Transitions

    19:30 - Kristen Distance Depot

    25:34 - Jeanette 'Jay' Mero, DVM

    52:53 - Reyna Mero

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    1 hr and 9 mins