Join us as we welcome back Dr. Amy McLean from UC Davis to discuss the exciting world of donkey and mule shows. We dive deep into what makes donkey and mule showing special and how the industry can better support long ears in competition. For our legislative and regulatory update we explore issues related to hippotherapy and Medicaid.

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3875 –Show Notes and Links:

1. Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse Council
2. Guest: Dr. Amy McLean
3. Links: UC David Team Petition, Dyna Does Dressage
4. Sponsors: Zoetis, Markel Insurance
5. Subscribe to the American Horse Council Podcast - Search American Horse Council Podcast on your podcast player.
6. Follow Horses In The Morning on Facebook
7. Follow the American Horse Council on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)

Time Stamps

03:57 - Donkey and mule shows with Dr. Amy McLean

34:58 - UC Davis Equestrian Team

40:51 - Insurance Coding Blocking Access to Hippotherapy

Get 2026 started of Right! Join us as we discuss what making a New Year’s resolution really means and how to stay true to yourself and your intentions. For our Legislative and Regulatory update we’re talking biosecurity, outbreaks, and where you should look for correct information. Happy New Year!

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3856 –Show Notes and Links:

• Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse Council
• Guest: Karen Chaton of the Endurance Rider Podcast
• Guest: Meghan Brady of the Galloping Getaways Podcast
• Link: USDA APHIS Equine Disease
• Link: Equine Disease Communication Center
• Link: Find your state animal health official (via United States Animal Health Association)
• Sponsors: AHC Board of Trustees, AHC Committees and AHC Staff | AHC Foundation
• Subscribe to the American Horse Council Podcast - Search American Horse Council Podcast on your podcast player.
• Follow Horses In The Morning on Facebook
• Follow the American Horse Council on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)

Join us as we hear from four different industry professionals as they share their approach to marketing both inside the industry and to the general public. Marketing and outreach is evolving quickly in an ever online world, these pros share their tips and tricks to identifying strategies and navigating new technologies. This month’s legislative and regulatory update explores upcoming tax benefits in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Listen in...

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3831 –Show Notes and Links:

• Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse Council
• Guest: Jen Blanchard of Zoetis Equine
• Guest: Christy Landwehr of NRHA
• Guest: Mikhail Proctor of USEF
• Guest: Teresa Woods of US Pony Club
• Sponsors: SmartEquine and Populous
• Subscribe to the American Horse Council Podcast - Search American Horse Council Podcast on your podcast player.
• Follow Horse Radio Network on Facebook or follow Horses In The Morning on Facebook
• Follow the American Horse Council on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)

Time Stamps:

01:00 - Intro to marketing in the horse world

04:00 - Roundtable on equine marketing

49:26 - Legislative Update