Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions.  How do you deal with a fidgety horse?  What do I do about a horse who won't stand at the mounting block?  I feel like I pull on the reins too much when I halt.  How do I fix that?  What can I do with my horse when it is too hot to ride?Episode 3448 Links:Link for the visually impaired click hereImage Credit: Mary Kitzmiller HorsemanshipTitle Sponsor:  Metabolic Safe Treats & Healthy Snacks for All Horses | Equine Balanced SupportToday’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach JennFollow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook, Mary Kitzmiller’s StoreFollow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookSupport for this podcast provided by My New Horse, Spalding Labs,  Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:07:07 –  Teaching your horse to stop without reins21:44 – Training a fidgety horse to stand still35:39 – Teach a horse to stand still after mounting43:06 - Fun things to do with your horse when it's too hot to ride Support The Show:Become a Patreon for bonus content and access to our exclusive auditor community on Facebook!

We wax poetic about crazy neighbors, James Shaw talks about feel and energy in the saddle and the value of being teachable and Mary answers listener questions about tarp work, when to ask for the correct lead and teaching chickens to play the piano. A classic re-visit.Episode 3423 Links:Link for the visually impaired click hereToday’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach JennFollow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook, Mary Kitzmiller’s StoreGuest:  James ShawFollow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookSupport for this podcast provided by Equestrian Plus, Spalding Labs,  Listeners Like YouSupport The Show:Become a Patreon for bonus content and access to our exclusive auditor community on Facebook!

Mary Kiztmiller answers listener submitted questions about horse training. Trailering as a training tool, should I sell this horse or keep trying, training for weanlings and yearlings, my horse stops to poop.Episode 3401 Links:Link for the visually impaired click hereImage Credit: Mary Kitzmiller HorsemanshipToday’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach JennFollow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook, Mary Kitzmiller’s StoreFollow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookSupport for this podcast provided by Equestrian Plus, Spalding Labs,  Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:08:11 – Trailering as a training tool22:34 – Should I sell this horse or keep trying36:45 – Training for weanlings and yearlings49:51 – My horse stops to poopSupport The Show:Become a Patreon for bonus content and access to our exclusive auditor community on Facebook!

We are joined by Linda Boggs to chat about how Chicken Camp can help us be better horse trainers. Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn answer listener questions about horses offering behaviors, building duration and helping a horse canter better. Plus what to do when you’ve taught your horse to be a cookie monster!Episode 3356 Links:Link for the visually impaired click hereImage Credit: Mary Kitzmiller HorsemanshipToday’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach JennGuest:  Linda BoggsFollow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook, Mary Kitzmiller’s StoreFollow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookSupport for this podcast provided by: My New Horse, Practical Horseman on Demand,  Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:02:19 – Chicken Camp26:03 – Linda Boggs59:23 – Balancing R+ and R- in horse training1:10:16 – Improving the canter on a circle1:26:04 – Reshaping a trainer induced undesired behaviorSupport The Show:Become a Patreon for bonus content and access to our exclusive auditor community on Facebook

We are joined by Linda Boggs to chat about how Chicken Camp can help us be better horse trainers. Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn answer listener questions about horses offering behaviors, building duration and helping a horse canter better. Plus what to do when you've taught your horse to be a cookie monster!Episode 3356 Links:Link for the visually impaired click hereImage Credit: Mary Kitzmiller HorsemanshipToday’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach JennGuest:  Linda BoggsFollow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook, Mary Kitzmiller’s StoreFollow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookSupport for this podcast provided by: My New Horse, Practical Horseman on Demand,  Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:02:19 - Chicken Camp26:03 - Linda Boggs59:23 - Balancing R+ and R- in horse training1:10:16 - Improving the canter on a circle1:26:04 - Reshaping a trainer induced undesired behavior Support The Show:Become a Patreon for bonus content and access to our exclusive auditor community on Facebook

We dive deep into the difference between a horse becoming desensitized  vs. shutting down, how to help a horse who is 'dead' to your leg, why your preconceived notion of a horse really matters, plus a few great books that relate to these concepts.Link for the visually impaired click hereImage Credit: Mary Kitzmiller HorsemanshipToday’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach JennLads Before the Wind: Diary of a Dolphin Trainer, by Karen PryorAdventures Unbridled: The Story of a Courageous Woman's Experiments in Training Horses Without a Bit, by Moyra WilliamsRemarkably Bright Creatures, by Shelby Van PeltFollow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook, Mary Kitzmiller’s StoreFollow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookSupport for this podcast provided by: My New Horse, USRider,  Listeners Like You

Three Day Event rider Tik Maynard joins us to chat about competing in the 2024 Road to the Horse, Mary shares her thoughts on helping a horse who knows how to approach the mounting block but seems unhappy about it, and this month's training tip is all about neck reining.Link for the visually impaired click hereImage Credit: Mary Kitzmiller HorsemanshipToday’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach JennGuest:  Tik Maynard, Copperline Equestrian, In The Middle Are The Horseman, by Tik MaynardRoad to the Horse 2024Follow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook, Mary Kitzmiller’s StoreFollow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookSupport for this podcast provided by Sentinel Horse Nutrition,  Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:02:32 - Teaching a horse to neck rein16:25 - Tik Maynard57:58 - Mounting Block WoesSupport The Show:Become a Patreon for bonus content and access to our exclusive auditor community on Facebook!

Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn tackle listener questions about training horses, travelling with your horse, and how Mustangs are perceived at competitive venues.Image Credit: Mary Kitzmiller HorsemanshipToday’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach JennFollow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook, Mary Kitzmiller’s StoreFollow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookSupport for this podcast provided by Sentinel Horse Nutrition,  Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:06:55 – Travelling with horses18:28 - Introducing the lariat30:40 - Training the stoic horse43:40 - Mustangs at competitionsSupport The Show:Become a Patreon for bonus content and access to our exclusive auditor community on Facebook!

Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn handle lot’s of listener horse training questions. Including helping your horse find center, stretching long and low, the type of work your horse is doing, keeping consistent pace and much more. Classic re-visit.Episode 3279 Links:Link for the visually impaired click hereImage Credit: Mary Kitzmiller HorsemanshipToday’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach JennFollow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook, Mary Kitzmiller’s StoreFollow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookSupport for this podcast provided by Sentinel Horse Nutrition,  Listeners Like You

Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about pawing while tied, backing up when frightened, and tacking up in a confined space.Episode 3260 Links:Image Credit: Mary Kitzmiller HorsemanshipToday’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach JennFollow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook, Mary Kitzmiller’s StoreFollow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookSupport for this podcast provided by Sentinel Horse Nutrition,  Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 05:03 - Using Reining to improve everyday riding19:31 - Teaching a horse to move forward when afraid or intimidated36:28 - Stop Your Horse Pawing when tied49:45 - Keep Your Your Retired or Injured Horse Engaged 57:11 - Saddling a Sensitive HorseSupport The Show:Become a Patreon for bonus content and access to our exclusive auditor community on Facebook!