In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of Quarter Horse crosses and what makes these hybrid sport and ranch horses so exceptional!

First, we’re joined by Melissa Baus of Baus Horse Training. Melissa shares her expertise, background, and insights into working with Quarter Horse crosses—discussing their versatility, athleticism, and trainable temperaments.

Then, Justine Griffin stops by to talk about an exciting project currently in her program: a talented Connemara x Quarter Horse cross named Cash she’s training that is currently available for sale! Justine breaks down what makes the Connemara/QH combination so special, the horse's development, and who would be the ideal home for this promising mount.

Whether you're a fan of Quarter Horses, curious about sport pony/horse crosses, or currently looking for your next equine partner, this episode is packed with valuable trainer insights you won't want to miss!

Links:

• Hosts: Ashley Winch and Cat Guenther
• Sponsored by our friends at Farnam: Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control
• Guest: Justine Griffin: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast
• Videos of Cash | Cash's Listing on EquineNow
• Guest: Melissa Baus: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode!

HITM: Join us as we celebrate episode 4000 with our listeners in a live Zoom call. We hear from many of you and take a look back at the last 16 years. Thank you all for taking this ride with us! Listen in...

AUDITOR POST SHOW: We hang out with the Auditors on Zoom.

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4000– Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
• Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
• Title Sponsor: WERM Flooring
• Guest: Many of you!
• Sponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like You

We are joined by author Susan Friedland to discuss her new book, Swirl: My Wild Island Pony, and we catch up with Auditor Alex Sherman in our "Where are they now?" segment to hear about her journey into bodybuilding. Don't forget, our milestone 4000th episode is coming up this Sunday night at 8pm ET and some Realli Bad Adz. Listen in...

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3999 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
• Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
• 4000th Episode Zoom
• Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
• Pic Credit: Susan Friedland and
• Guest: Susan Friedland on her new book…. Swirl: My Wild Island Pony
• Guest: Auditor Alex Sherman
• Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: My New Horse, Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

• 02:14 - Sunday night live Zoom details
• 04:26 - Friday Horse of the Week: Fluorescent Adolescent
• 06:49 - Daily Winnies
• 10:48 - Author interview: Susan Friedland & “Swirl: My Wild Island Pony”
• 23:24 - Chincoteague Pony Swim events & book signings
• 23:32 - “Where Are They Now” with auditor Alex Sherman (from jockey to bodybuilder)
• 32:37 - Really Bad Ads
• 50:43 - Transition into full post-show replay
• 51:12 - Guess the Sound game with Lucas

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
• Horses In The Morning on Facebook

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

Today Auditor Emily from MayBabes Equestrian joins us to talk about her new line of products that will make your wedding extra special. This month's "A Home for Every Horse" feature spotlights the Quick Six Ranch in Edwardsville, Illinois. Plus, some history and some weird news. Listen in…

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3997– Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
• Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
• Title Sponsor: Chewy
• Pic Credit: NA
• Guest: Emily Bentz of MayBabes Equestrian
• Guest: James Castelli of Quick Six Ranch in Edwardsville, Illinois
• Link: 4000th Episode Facebook Invite
• Sponsor: Care Credit
• Sponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

• 02:10 - Giant jellyfish in New England
• 05:16 - Daily Whinnies
• 08:21 - Crow article & befriending crows
• 10:14 - Daylight saving time legislation chat
• 12:06 - Celebration of the Horse Day history
• 13:10 - Trailering distance stress study
• 16:23 - Emily pivots May Babes to bridal
• 30:40 - Quick Six Ranch & veterans program
• 41:57 - Wild Horse Annie history segment
• 47:52 - Weird News

We explore the latest Tevis Cup statistics and talk affordable heart rate monitors. We are joined by mother-daughter duo Bridget and Chelsea Helms, who discuss their inspiring journey transitioning from the AQHA show ring to competitive endurance riding with their Quarter Horses. Tune in for expert trail advice and heartwarming stories from the endurance community.

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3996 – Show Notes and Links:

• HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
• Title Sponsor: Farnam and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control
• Sponsor: The Distance Depot
• Guest: Bridget and Chelsea Helms, visit them at Riding Horses and Raising Kids
• AERC check out the AERC calendar!

Time Stamps:

• 01:40 - Karen’s new drone & trail filming
• 06:50 - Viral hiker-with-dog video & online critics
• 10:54 - Local bear activity & wildlife chat
• 11:21 - Updates on Saint and other horses
• 11:46 - Endure Gold ad read
• 13:01 - Tevis entry stats & trends
• 18:42 - Distance Depot heart-rate monitor segment
• 23:21 - Introduce guests Bridget & Chelsea Helms
• 24:01 - Bridget’s path from showing to endurance
• 27:56 - Chelsea’s crewing year & back-to-back 50s
• 32:26 - Family training routine & advice to new riders

Continuing our series on unusual pets in the house, we have Auditor Margaret with us who owned wolf hybrids. We hear all about Jamie’s trip to Colorado and it includes some "only Jamie" stories, a new studies show and some Eventing history. Listen in…

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3995– Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
• Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
• Title Sponsor: WERM Flooring
• Guest: Auditor Margaret
• Link: 4000th Episode Facebook Invite
• Sponsor: ClariFly Larvicide
• Sponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

• 01:20 - Screw worm update
• 02:45 - Colorado fires & drought
• 03:17 - Auditor birthday & Ginger shout-out
• 05:00 - Maytag Mountain Ranch overview
• 10:30 - Zeus wire wreck story
• 17:13 - Unusual pets series setup
• 17:37 - Margaret’s wolf hybrids interview
• 33:33 - Homer & Winks chase deer
• 37:29 - “Studies show” segment
• 48:26 - This Day in Equine History
• 50:32 - Chad & Lucas shooting/fishing

Zebra trainer Sammi Jo Stohler returns for a myth-busting segment about Stripes the Zebra, the $96,000 auction sensation. She tackles common zebra myths (are they strong enough to ride? is it ethical? how are they trained? what about auctions and exotic-animal laws?) and shares stories from 25 years in the zebra world, plus a cameo update on Wilson the water buffalo. Plus, a round of Really Bad Ads. Listen in....

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3993 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
• Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
• Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
• Pic Credit: NA
• Guest: Sammi Jo Stohler
• Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: My New Horse, Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

• 05:01 - Daily Whinnies
• 11:23 - Sammy Jo Stoller
• 13:59 - Stripes the Zebra & auction price
• 16:41 - Zebra myths: backs, ethics, training
• 27:53 - Exotic permits & legalities
• 36:40 - Equine History
• 43:46 - Really Bad Ads