Equine Affaire Podcast

On today’s show, we’re highlighting two new partners for Equine Affaire. We’re meeting Michele Freeman, an Air Force veteran and the founder of Hoof To Heart – VETS, an organization designed by veterans to help veterans experience horses. They’re joining us in Equine Affaire this fall to present A Horse for Heroes. Then Kim Cahill, Equine Manager, joins us from Jeffers to share about Jeffers Pet Supply and its fifty-year history of serving the industry. Jeffers is Equine Affaire’s new official equine supply partner for the 2026 Equine Affaire in Massachusetts.

Horses in the Morning Episode 4043 - Show Notes & Links:

• Hosts: Allison Rehnborg and Glenn the Geek
• Title Sponsor: Equine Affaire and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control
• Guest: Michele Freeman of Hoof To Heart VETS - Sign Up for Activities
• Guest: Kim Cahill, Equine Manager at Jeffers - Get 20% off of any Jeffers brand items with the code EQUINEAFFAIRE.
• Tickets for Massachusetts
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TIMESTAMPS:

• 06:42 - Michele Freeman
• 19:00 - Kim Cahill

We’re chatting with a member of the Cutting Edge Cowgirls, Marcy Trumble. The Cutting Edge Cowgirls are making their Fantasia debut this fall in W. Springfield, and we are excited for the chance to see them strut their stuff! Then we get to visit with the creative genius behind Betsy Dale Hats, Betsy herself!

Horses in the Morning Episode 4023 - Show Notes & Links:

• Hosts: Allison Rehnborg and Glenn the Geek
• Title Sponsor: Equine Affaire and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control
• Guest: Marcy Trumble of the Cutting-Edge Cowgirls Precision Drill Team
• Guest: Betsy of Betsy Dale Hats
• Tickets for Massachusetts
• Raffle
• Versatile Horse and Rider Competition
• Breed Bonanza
• To subscribe, search Horses in the Morning OR Equine Affaire in your favorite podcast player!
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TIMESTAMPS:

• 03:55 - Ride With a Pro applications
• 05:30 - Breed Bonanza & Versatile Horse & Rider
• 06:13 - Volunteer info & perks
• 08:36 - Intro: Cutting Edge Cowgirls drill team
• 09:32 - Marcy’s horse background & discovering drill
• 14:30 - Tournament of Roses parade story
• 19:53 - What makes a good drill horse
• 22:24 - Amigo’s Equine Affaire comeback story
• 29:24 - Intro: Betsy Dale Hats
• 39:41 - Where to find Betsy Dale Hats
• 40:50 - Equine Affaire dates & ticket info

Kendra Clarke, rider biomechanics expert, joins us to share about how rider biomechanics can affect your horse’s health and performance! She’ll be exhibiting at Equine Affaire this fall, so make sure to visit her booth for a hands-on evaluation and learn more about how you can become a better rider. Glenn & Allison chat about all the updates for Equine Affaire in Massachusetts, including tickets going on sale, applications opening for the Versatile Horse & Rider Competition and the Breed Bonanza, and lots more.

Horses in the Morning Episode 3998 - Show Notes & Links:

• Hosts: Allison Rehnborg and Glenn the Geek
• Title Sponsor: Equine Affaire and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control
• Guest: Kendra Clarke of K. Clarke Equine
• Tickets for Massachusetts
• Raffle
• Versatile Horse and Rider Competition
• Breed Bonanza
• To subscribe, search Horses in the Morning OR Equine Affaire in your favorite podcast player!
• Equine Affaire on Facebook
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TIMESTAMPS:

• 02:56 - Coat colors & markings poll
• 06:08 - Least-favorite colors (no grays)
• 10:10 - MA Equine Affaire tickets on sale
• 12:23 - Versatile Horse & Breed Bonanza apps
• 13:18 - Ride with a Pro update
• 16:03 - Introducing Kendra Clark
• 17:23 - What is rider biomechanics?
• 21:25 - Biomechanics & horse soundness
• 23:34 - Fixing bad rider habits
• 25:01 - Carriage driving biomechanics
• 27:15 - Racewood simulator explained
• 33:06 - Raffle prize & Kendra’s info

Join us as we feature artist Maria D’Angelo, creator of the Equine Affaire 2026 signature artwork 'Colors of the Night,' and horseman, author, and mounted shooting clinician Craig McCoskery as he previews his upcoming clinic at this fall’s event.

Horses in the Morning Episode 3976 - Show Notes & Links:

• Hosts: Allison Rehnborg and Glenn the Geek
• Title Sponsor: Equine Affaire and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control
• Guest: Maria D’Angelo | Website | Facebook
• Guest: Craig McCoskery | Bay State Bandits
• To subscribe, search Horses in the Morning OR Equine Affaire in your favorite podcast player!
• Equine Affaire on Facebook
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TIMESTAMPS:

• 02:15 - 2026 Equine Affair plans
• 04:20 - Allison’s NYC & Met trip
• 08:50 - MA tickets & Fantasia dates
• 10:02 - Artist Maria DeAngelo
• 15:31 - Maria’s art process & subjects
• 23:11 - “Colors of the Night” artwork
• 29:32 - Mounted shooter Craig
• 32:46 - Discovering mounted shooting
• 39:02 - Clinics & desensitizing horses
• 47:10 - “The Power of Heart” book

What’s it really like to ride in Equine Affaire’s clinic participation program? Today, Allison and Glenn find out! First, Allison visits with Jojo, a bright and horse-crazy 12 year old who recently rode with Bronwyn Irwin at Equine Affaire aboard her own horse, Lulu. Then Allison chats with Taryn Homier, a nonpro Reiner and ranch rider who participated in clinics with Keith Ceddia and Mike Bednarek. If you’ve ever thought about applying for Ride with a Pro at Equine Affaire, tune in to today’s show to learn what it’s like from two people who have done it!

Horses in the Morning Episode 3955 - Show Notes & Links:

• Hosts: Allison Rehnborg and Glenn the Geek
• Title Sponsor: Equine Affaire and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control
• Guest: Jojo
• Guest: Taryn Homier
• To subscribe, search Horses in the Morning OR Equine Affaire in your favorite podcast player!
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TIMESTAMPS:

• 01:06 - Ohio Equine Affaire recap
• 03:28 - Planning future Equine Affaires
• 03:58 - Today’s “Ride with a Pro” theme
• 07:52 - JoJo introduced
• 08:30 - Meet Lulu the Gypsy Vanner
• 10:23 - Why JoJo applied to Ride with a Pro
• 11:04 - What JoJo learned in the clinic
• 20:02 - How to get Ride with a Pro updates
• 21:07 - Taryn introduced
• 24:45 - Why Taryn does Ride with a Pro

Day 3 Live from Equine Affaire Ohio with Allison and Ashley. Join them from the expo floor as they chat with a variety of horse lovers including Ben Longwell at True West Horsemanship. Plus, a variety of other guests from all parts of the horse world including Reese Koffler-Stanfield from the Dressage Radio Show. Listen in....

Horses in the Morning Episode 3925 - Show Notes & Links:

• Hosts: Allison Rehnborg and Ashley Winch of Sleep Stories for Equestrians
• Title Sponsor: Equine Affaire
• Guest: Kimberley Beldam
• Guest: Ben Longwell at True West Horsemanship
• Guest: Leslie from "I Speak to Animals"
• Guest: Marie Hoffman with the Total Horse Method
• Guest: Reese Koffler-Stanfield from the Dressage Radio Show
• To subscribe, search Horses in the Morning OR Equine Affaire in your favorite podcast player!
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TIMESTAMPS:

• 00:32 - Cowboy Fitness Challenge recap
• 05:42 - Adoption barn & Sunday at the expo
• 05:58 - Guest: Kimberly on Canadian Horses
• 11:01 - Mounted archery & versatility
• 19:28 - How to learn more about Canadian Horses
• 19:51 - Guest: Ben Longwell, True West Horsemanship
• 24:37 - Trail riding clinic horsemanship tip
• 27:01 - Judging the Versatility Challenge
• 34:39 - Guest: Marie Hoffman, Total Horse Method
• 41:36 - Guest: Leslie, I Speak to Animals
• 48:47 - Guest: Reese Koffler-Stanfield
• 55:35 - World Cup & Fantasia memories
• 57:40 - Show wrap-up & future Equine Affaire dates

Day 2 Live from Equine Affaire Ohio with Allison and Ashley. Join them from the expo floor as they chat with a variety of horse lovers including Adam Black talking about Mules. Plus, a variety of other guests from all parts of the horse world. Listen in....

Horses in the Morning Episode 3924 - Show Notes & Links:

• Hosts: Allison Rehnborg and Ashley Winch of Sleep Stories for Equestrians
• Title Sponsor: Equine Affaire
• Guest: Ava and Cara from Hunters Run Pony Club
• Guest: Adam Black from Adam Black Horsemanship
• Guest: June with the BLM
• Guest: RideJoy
• Guest: Auditor Amanda
• To subscribe, search Horses in the Morning OR Equine Affaire in your favorite podcast player!
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TIMESTAMPS:

• 00:31 - Hosts open Equine Affaire episode
• 01:40 - Mustang Summit & careers panel
• 03:16 - Versatility Challenge recap
• 05:16 - Intro Ava & Cara (Pony Club)
• 06:48 - Why Pony Club matters
• 10:56 - Ava’s three horses
• 16:11 - Advice to new Pony Club families
• 19:33 - Intro Adam Black & mule June
• 21:55 - How Adam met June
• 23:00 - Versatility obstacles explained
• 26:09 - Breed Bonanza preview
• 28:47 - BLM Freedom 250 intro
• 33:59 - Ride Joy app founders
• 37:45 - Auditor Amanda at Equine Affaire

Day 1 Live from Equine Affaire Ohio with Allison and Ashley. Join them from the expo floor as they chat with a variety of horse lovers including trick rider Jessica Fowlkes. Plus, a variety of other guests from all parts of the horse world. Listen in....

Horses in the Morning Episode 3923 - Show Notes & Links:

• Hosts: Allison Rehnborg and Ashley Winch of Sleep Stories for Equestrians
• Title Sponsor: Equine Affaire
• Guest: Jessica Blair Fowlkes, trick rider
• Guest: Jenna Schuldt, Managing Partner with MyStride
• Guest: Caroline Lambert, Artist
• Guest: HOOVES
• Guest: AW Swink
• To subscribe, search Horses in the Morning OR Equine Affaire in your favorite podcast player!
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TIMESTAMPS:

• 01:45 - Adoption barn & mini adoptions
• 05:00 - Today’s guest lineup
• 05:50 - Introducing performer Jessica Blair Phelps
• 09:27 - Jessica’s background & horse history
• 12:32 - Life on the road with kids & horses
• 16:03 - Trailer fire in Chattanooga story
• 17:57 - Zombie Mormon crickets & road trip from hell
• 23:06 - Introducing MyStride app (Jenna)
• 25:00 - Replacing whiteboards & sharing horse records
• 32:13 - MyStride launch timeline & where to find it
• 35:00 - Alpha Mare Gallery & Fire Horse book
• 40:44 - HOOVES veterans program & Drake’s story
• 45:00 - Roman equestrian historical romance series by AW Swink

We’re announcing a special new feature at Equine Affaire: the Western Life Today Alleyway! Western Life Today is the sponsor of Cowtown in Cooper, our western educational feature. Now we’re expanding Cowtown by introducing the Alleyway, which is a chance for attendees to learn more about the Western experience with special pop-up clinicians and exhibitors in the Western Life Today booth in the Bricker building. Tune in for an interview with Jenny Van Wieren-Page with Western Life Today and with Jackie Jolie of AnimaSol, one of the Western Life Today exhibitors. Listen in....

Horses in the Morning Episode 3908 - Show Notes & Links:

1. Hosts: Allison Rehnborg and Glenn the Geek
2. Title Sponsor: Equine Affaire
3. Guest: Jenny Van Wieren-Page of Western Life Today | Facebook
4. Guest: Jackie Jolie of Animasol | Facebook
5. To subscribe, search Horses in the Morning OR Equine Affaire in your favorite podcast player!
6. Equine Affaire on Facebook
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TIMESTAMPS:

1. 00:00 - Show intro & hosts
2. 00:55 - April Equine Affaire overview
3. 03:19 - Tickets, Fantasia & raffle
4. 05:00 - Marketplace consignment details
5. 07:11 - Guest Ginny Van Wieren Page
6. 08:38 - Horse Illustrated 50th anniversary
7. 13:02 - Western Life Today & Cowtown growth
8. 16:45 - Western Life Today Alleyway explained
9. 21:08 - Giveaways, bingo idea & meet-and-greets
10. 27:37 - Guest Jackie Jolie / Anima Soul intro
11. 28:08 - Jackie’s horse background & bodywork
12. 31:07 - Lyme story & discovery of red light
13. 37:07 - Red light basics & belly band / gut focus

Get a sneak peek at the stories and people behind Fantasia, Equine Affaire’s musical celebration of the horse! In today’s show, we interview champion dog agility trainer Amber Genest McCune and hear fascinating stories about her life competing with border collies – and some fun behind-the-scenes info from her performance in Fantasia last fall! Then we’ll chat with power couple Ermes Zamperla and Amanda Pennino and talk about what it’s like training horses for sword-fighting and jousting. Listen in....

Horses in the Morning Episode 3888 - Show Notes & Links:

1. Hosts: Allison Rehnborg and Glenn the Geek
2. Title Sponsor: Equine Affaire
3. Guest: Amber Genest McCune of American K9 Country | Facebook
4. Guest: Ermes Zamperla and Amanda Pennino
5. To subscribe, search Horses in the Morning OR Equine Affaire in your favorite podcast player!
6. Equine Affaire on Facebook
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TIMESTAMPS:

1. 03:02 - Ohio raffle launch & prizes
2. 05:46 - “My Equine Affaire Moment” contest
3. 11:13 - Amber McCune interview (dog agility)
4. 23:27 - Fantasia promo & ticket info
5. 27:03 - Hermes & Amanda interview (circus/jousting)
6. 50:23 - Ohio venue / construction updates