On today's show, we're chatting with Dr. Maureen Kelleher of Ohio State University about keratomas, since she recently got to operate on our very own Shorty! We chat with New Vocations' Bridget Heasley about stereotypic behaviors in the Standardbred, and meet a new adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned... Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Dr. Maureen Kelleher New Feature: Track to Triumph N ..read more

On today's show, we're chatting with Dr. Maureen Kelleher of Ohio State University about keratomas, since she recently got to operate on our very own Shorty! We chat with New Vocations' Bridget Heasley about stereotypic behaviors in the Standardbred, and meet a new adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned... Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Guest: Dr. Maureen Kelleher New Feature: Track to Triumph N ..read more

On today's show we get a glimpse into the day of the life of an exercise rider with Marte Solhaug. We speak with Raymond White Jr. about his book, A Jockey & Her Horse -- the remarkable story about America's first black female jockey, Cheryl White. We then dive into part II of our flying lead change training tip with Leandra Cooper from New Vocations, and wrap up with our adoptable horse of the week. Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 120 Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio Title Sponsor: Kentucky Perform ..read more

On today's show, we speak with Erin Halliwell from Thoroughbred Charities of America to learn all about the work they do in aftercare and more. With the holidays just around the corner and New Year's resolutions swiftly coming up, we thought we'd share our top tips for making and KEEPING a budget when it comes to horses. Last but not least, we catch up with Winnie Morgan Nemeth from New Vocations with our training tip and Adoptable Horse of the Week. Stay tuned! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 117 Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer Image Cred ..read more

The RRP Thoroughbred Makeover & National Symposium has concluded for the year (we made it!) and we'll be sharing a recap of the event. You'll hear a few different interviews from some of the competitors, including Justine Griffin from Heels Down Happy Hour, and we'll have a final hoorah with our Making the Makeover Riders! We'll wrap with a training tip and adoptable horse with Leandra Cooper from New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program. Stay tuned... Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 114 Hosts:Joy Hillsand Kristen Kovatch Bentley ofThe Horseback Writer Image Credit:Retire ..read more

Today we're chatting with friend of the podcast, Colleen Nolan-Tran, on retraining her new standardbred while balancing the demands of being a new mom. We touch base with Making the Makeover rider, Chris Bennings, and get his tips on setting a foundation for his Makeover horses. Last but not least, we catch up with Winnie Morgan Nemeth from New Vocations and bring you our adoptable horse of the week. Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners: The Thorough ..read more

On today's show, we're chatting with the Ride IQ team on how you can use this nifty app to upskill your training game for you and your horse. We get the Making the Makeover update from riders, Chris Bennings and Jody Busch, and what's new with their Makeover hopefuls. We wrap up with a training tip from Winnie Morgan Nemeth from New Vocations, and introduce you to our adoptable horse. Stay tuned! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 127 Hosts: Joy Hillsand Kristen Kovatch Bentley ofThe Horseback Writer Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ..read more

On today's show, we're talking to Nick Larkin about the new sport, Cross Country Equestrian Association, which is perfect for the thoroughbred. We introduce two familiar faces, Chris Bennings and Jody Busch, who round out our Making the Makeover class. We then get a training tip on finding balance with your standardbred from Winnie Morgan Nemeth from New Vocations, and bring you our adoptable horse of the week! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 125 Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio Titl ..read more

On today's show, we speak with highly regarded hunter judge and trainer, Sissy Wickes, as part II of our From the Judge's Booth mini-series. We learn about the retired-racer friendly competition, The Midwest Racehorse Roundup, with Morgan Kastner and Annika Greaney. We then get a training tip from Winnie Morgan Nemeth from New Vocations and wrap with our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 123 Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio Title Spons ..read more

We take a deep dive into the world of the aftercare professional with three horsewomen who make a living by selling Thoroughbred sport horse prospects. Winnie Morgan Nemeth and Dot Morgan from New Vocations Adoption Program brings a special treat with the introduction of their new book, Track to Trail. Stay tuned! Retired Racehorse Radio Guests and Links Episode 121 Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and&nb ..read more