Mary Kitzmiller answers listener submitted questions about helping a horse who has become pushy, how to restart an older horse and redevelop her topline, and ways to reduce a Mustang's aversion to letting strangers touch them. Listen in...
Mary Kitzmiller answers listener submitted questions about head tossing, horses who break into a trot, and not nagging your horse. Listen in...
Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about teaching a horse to ground tie, deworming and horses who are buddy sour. Our Holiday segment features Reata Brannaman.
WESTERN EPISODE: Trevor Carter talks about selecting your pieces for the two-rein setup, and Nina Hammerness joins us to talk about sale fitting and grooming tips. Listen in...
The first three parts of Trevor Carter's look at the Vaquero Bridle Horse Tradition with regular Western Episode hosts Tara Carter and Lindsey Fitch. Classic re-visit.
WESTERN EPISODE: We take a look at the snaffle bit and the progression of training in a snaffle with Trevor Carter. Plus, we meet Kelsey Love Thomas, the first Champion of the World's Greatest Cowgirl, and "In the Industry" brings us a Silversmith by the name of Amy Raymond from Raymond Silver Co. Classic Revisit.
Trevor Carter talks about the next step Vaquero Bridle Horse tradition; the Two Rein. Horse shows are starting back up and Tara Carter and lyndsey Fitch catch us up on their latest adventures. Plus Lyndsey invents a new term: Ranch-y. Listen in...
Trevor Carter continues with his series on using a hackamore and Tara and Lyndsey discuss the ins and outs of branding season and how it works. Plus, Lyndsey is learning to float teeth and Tara is tying knots. Listen in...
Trevor Carter explains what he looks for when selecting a hackamore and Kim Watts tells us about her experience participating in the SHTX Plan 4 Progress Challenge...as an English rider with a western background.
In this Training with Mary Kitzmiller by Horseware we talk about Mary’s newest Mustangs, John Langmore talks about why he is making a documentary about the modern cowboy and Kitty Lauman explains using a pole to help gentle a horse. Classic re-visit.
WESTERN EPISODE: Trevor Carter explains the form and function of the hackamore, Michelle Cannon talks about Cannon Quarter Horses breeding program, and Elizabeth Lawhorn shares the newly launched all breed E-show from APHA. Listen in...
Mary Kitzmiller is joined by Jeff Sanders to talk about the Vaquero, or California, bridle horse tradition. In the Q&A section, she tackles the touchy topic of letting your horse go forward, even if you don't want to.
WESTERN EPISODE: We take a look at the snaffle bit and the progression of training in a snaffle with Trevor Carter. Plus, we meet Kelsey Love Thomas, the first Champion of the World's Greatest Cowgirl, and "In the Industry" brings us a Silversmith by the name of Amy Raymond from Raymond Silver Co. Listen in....
Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about riders who spook, maximizing the training opportunities with young horses, blending pressure and release training with positive reinforcement training and more.
We take a look at the snaffle bit and snaffle bridle with Trevor Carter, and Kelli Buckley has finished up her first season with the NRCHA and has some advice for those who want to try Reined Cowhorse. Plus show co-hosts Tara Carter and Lyndsey Fitch share their most recent equestrian adventures.
Listener questions about rushing out of the trailer and how to prepare a young horse prone to rearing for its first ride. Tammy Pate gives a preview of The Art of the Cowgirl.
Bridle up with Trevor Carter we'll dive deep into how the snaffle fits into the bridle tradition, Travis Hamblen joins us to chat about starting his own company Hamblen Hats and Kelli Buckley joins us again as we to continue to learn about Reined Cow Horse. And of course we'll wrap up with the latest results and what's coming up on the Western world.
Mary Kitzmiller chats about breaking down goals into small steps, student epiphanies and recognizing try and rewarding it. Listener questions about slowing down the canter or lope without pulling and helping a formerly abused horse trust her handler.
Trevor Carter introduces our first training series on the Vaquero Bridle Horse, Jo Merritt talks about sales careers in the horse industry, and Kelli Buckley shares her adventures starting out in the Reined Cowhorse discipline. Hosted by Tara Carter and Lyndsey Fitch.
We chat about the importance of knowing what your asking your horse to do and the aids or cues you're using. Guest Jerilyn Caldwell talks about restarting kill pen horses vs. a horse that is a blank canvas plus we learn about a cool clinic that both Jerilyn and show host Mary Kitzmiller are putting on in Texas. Listener TJ calls in and Mary helps her figure out why a Haflinger mare is trying to bite and how to fix it.
Western Episode with Tara Carter. We learn about how Futurity’s work, Kristen Bentley tells us about her experience with her Western OTTB at the Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover and Juliette Watt attends her first Futurity and what that was like. Classic revisit.
We learn about the roots of the Extreme Trail Horse Association with founder Scott Knudsen, Trail Townsend tells us about earning the National High School Rodeo Association Reserve Champion in the Reined Cow Horse division. Carter Ranch intern Emory talks about learning the ropes at a working cattle ranch.
Tips for a horse with anxiety issues, stopping a horse getting his tongue over the bit, and helping a horse who seems to have lost his 'try'. Guest Megan Warlick talks about taking a whole horse approach to training and the New Age of Horsemanship. Hosted by Mary Kitzmiller.
Tara Carter and Coach Jenn give a complete analysis of the first day of training at Road to the Horse. How did the six horses do and what was accomplished? Plus, they get the judges perspective from Judge Yvonne Barteau and speak with wranglers from the 6666 Ranch about life on one of the largest ranches in the world. Classic re-visit. Listen in...
Mary Kitzmiller takes us on a epic road trip to the north reaches of the country to find the home of her Mustang Remington. What she found along the way was fun, unusual and heartwarming. Classic re-visit. Listen in…
Anna Morrison, PhD, talks about the international reach of the AQHA and the youth programs pointed towards developing the next generation of leaders for the equestrian community. Kevin Howell from The Elite Collection has pointers for purchasing the right saddle and more. Hosted by Tara Carter and Lyndsey Fitch.
When do horses really learn? How do you teach a good turnaround or turn on the haunches to your green horse? What do you do at your first calf branding? All this and more with Mary Kitzmiller's monthly horse training episode!
Chris Jeter tells us about the latest additions to the new, and very popular, Ranch Work Championship competitions. Ashton Dunkel from Texas A&M explains how the NCEA Equestrian Western classes work and offers some advice to students who want to pursue equestrian in college. Tara shares Trevor's win aboard Mc Cowhammer at the recent NRCHA Stakes.
2019 Road to the Horse Wildcard winner Wade Black joins us to talk about his RTTH horses and how he is trying to improve training accountability in the horse industry. Russell Dilday tells us about a great clinic designed to help more working cowboys compete at NRCHA events. Listener Linda shares her thoughts on attending RTTH as a spectator. Listen in...
Amberley Snyder talks about the Netflix movie about her life Walk.Ride.Rodeo, Mesa Pate has a recap of the Art of the Cowgirl and we learn about brands with New Mexico Brand Inspector Barry Allen. Hosted by Tara Carter.
Western Episode with Tara Carter: Past President of the AQHYA Ty Cornelius joins us to speak about the "AQHA Youth Rise to the Challenge" and AQHA Youth Internships. Plus, Teresa Martin, owner Santa Rosa Equine, speaks about what it takes to run a full service breeding management facility and helps us learn what to look for when choosing a stallion, a facility, and/or preparing your mare. Listen in...
REVISIT: On this Horseware episode Tara Carter and Glenn chat with Cowboy Poet Baxter Black and Chris Jeter tells us about the APHA's new all breed Ranch Work Championships plus, an interview with rodeo clown JJ Harrison. Listen in...
Western Episode with Tara Carter. We learn about how Futurity's work, Kristen Bentley tells us about her experience with her Western OTTB at the Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover and Juliette Watt attends her first Futurity and what that was like. Listen in...
This month's Western with Tara Carter by Horseware we chat with Silver Creek Drill Team coach Charlene DeSalme about how this lesser known equestrian discipline works and Versatility Ranch newbie competitor Diana talks about getting started right as an adult amateur.
On this Training with Mary Kitzmiller episode by Horseware we chat with VA equestrian Charlotte Cannon about Endo Tapping and other training techniques to help horses relax. Listener questions include horses who are afraid of ATV's and deer and issues with backing up.
Guest Michaella Walker is on her way to compete at the Cowboy Dressage Worlds, and she will tell us about what it takes to make it there. And, we chat with business-woman and cowgirl, Tammy Pate. Listen in...
Mary Kitzmiller talks about the importance of teaching relaxation at home then answers listener questions about horses who knock over ground poles and have trouble loping. Listener Erin calls in with a question about her horse's odd spooking behavior and farrier Tina Thomas talks about healthy hooves.
On this Horseware episode Tara Carter and Glenn chat with Cowboy Poet Baxter Black and Chris Jeter tells us about the APHA's new all breed Ranch Work Championships plus, an interview with rodeo clown JJ Harrison.
Classic Re-visit: Chris Cox provides insight into the competiton and Vickie Wilson's final round from Road to the Horse 2017. Hosted by Tara Carter, Glenn the Geek and Coach Jenn.
Tara Carter and Glenn chat with Jill Dunkel about the National Ranch and Stock Horse Alliance, The Cowgirl in the Kitchen Jill Stanford has a great recipe for Bacon Jam and, Ellie Geverts tells us about the fun to be had at The Spotted Horse Ranch in Ohio.
On today's Horseware Western episode Tara Carter chats with Madalyn Ward, DVM about understanding your horse's temperament type and Tory Kelly tells us about a new documentary about eventer Kim Walnes and The Gray Goose.
On today's Western show by Horseware we chat with 3Star Eventer turned Ranch Heritage rider Meredith Lubbock and Wayne Williams stops by with a preview of the equestrian groups in this year's Tournament of Roses Parade.
On today's western edition by Horseware we are joined by Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club president Ellis Ferrell, Cowgirl in the Kitchen Jill Stanford, Reined Cowhorse champion Monica Caetano, and Laura Rodgers from Rodger That Marketing has some hints on taking great horse pictures with your cell phone! Listen in...
On today's Horseware Western episode Tara and Glenn chat with rodeo clown J.J. Harrison about career changes and being funny when you have a 1200 lb bull coming at you. Cowgirl in the Kitchen Jill Stanford has a recipe for pumpkin soup and Teryn Muench talks about training horses in Oklahoma. Listen in...
On today's Western episode by Horseware Tara and Glenn chat with trick trainer Heidi Herriott about how trick training can be helpful in emergency situations, Cowgirl in the Kitchen Jill Stanford has a delicious savory pie recipe and Emily Kitching talks about her magazine Eclectic Horseman. Listen in...
On today's Horseware Western episode co-host Tara Carter joins us for a chat with western heritage poet A.K. Moss, Cowgirl in the Kitchen Jill Stanford shares a refreshing watermelon recipe and Cowboy Dressage founder Eitan Halacmy explains how and why he developed this discipline. Listen in...
On today's Horseware Ireland episode Tara & Glenn chat with singer/songwriter Joni Harms, Cowgirl in the Kitchen Jill Stanford shares a great pickle recipe and Sara Bishop from Sombrero Ranches talks about the world's largest horse drive. Listen in...
On this Horseware Western edition, co-host Tara Carter joins the fun with Cowgirl in the Kitchen Jill Stanford, Lynn Anne Hollywood from The Wildflower Ranch talks about Mohair girths and Letitia Glenn explains the development of Natural Horseman Saddles. Listen in...