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Mary Kitzmiller Horse Training Q & A, for April 4, 2024 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
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 sto...
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Mary Kitzmiller: Chicken Camp for Equestrians, Building A Better Canter, for February 1, 2024
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 ...
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Mary Kitzmiller: Chicken Camp for Equestrians, Building A Better Canter, for February 1, 2024 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
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 ...
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Mary Kitzmiller: Train Your Expectations, Is My Horse Learning or Is He Shut Down, for Jan 4, 2024 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
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 m...
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Mary Kitzmiller: Road to the Horse Competitor Tik Maynard, Mounting Block Woes, for Dec 7, 2023 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
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 ...
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Mary Kitzmiller: Training A Non Reactive Horse, Introducing A Lariat for Nov 2, 2023 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
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 Horsem...
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Mary Kitzmiller: Listener Horse Training Questions Answered for Oct 5, 2023 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
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 co...
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Mary Kitzmiller: Horse Training Challenges Solved With Step By Step Approach for Sept 7, 2023 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
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 Horsemanship Tod...
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Mary Kitzmiller: Building A Horse’s Topline, Horse With Stranger Danger for Aug 3, 2023 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Today’s listener Q&A with Mary Kitzmiller cover restarting an older horse who needs to improve her topline, the value of taking a break between training exercises, and how to help a horse...
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Mary Kitzmiller: Clinic Review, Reward Your Horse With Stillness, Mary Kitzmiller: Clinic Review, Teaching Collection, Stillness As A Reward, for July 6, 2023 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Today’s listener Q&A with Mary Kitzmiller answers questions about collection and bridling fussy horses. Listener Dani stops by to chat about what she learned at Mary’s recent clinic...
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Solving Canter or Lope Problems, Horses Who Won’t Lead Properly with Mary Kitzmiller for Jun 1, 2023 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Today’s listener Q&A with Mary Kitzmiller features several issues with cantering or loping and switching leads behind. We chat about exercises to help horses who drag you around when you ...
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Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship: Schooling, Warming Up, Showing by Kentucky Performance Products for Apr 7, 2023 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Mary recently attended the Southern Equine Expo and Road To The Horse. Some things that happened at these two events inspired todays conversation. Schooling your horse, warming him or her up for a ...
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Mary Kitzmiller Horse Training: Transition From Snaffle To Curb bit, Teach Your Horse To Ground Tie for Dec 8, 2022 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about transitioning your horse from a snaffle to a curb bit, helping a horse to not crowd you when leading and how to get your horse to ground tie like a ...
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Mary Kitzmiller Horse Training: Mounting Block Manners, Mustang Magic Trainer Jeff Cook for Nov 10, 2022 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Mary describes one of her methods to teach a horse to come to the mounting block and we get an update on how her Mustang is doing. Mustang Magic Trainer Jeff Cook joins us with a look at how his ho...
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Mary Kitzmiller Horse Training: Marsha Hartford Sapp Magic Makeover Progress, Trusting Your Gut for Oct 13, 2022 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Mary Kitzmiller is joined by Marsha Hartford-Sapp for a chat about starting Mustangs and other horses safely and effectively. Image Credit: Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Today’s Hosts: Mary Ki...
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Mary Kitzmiller Horse Training: Human Curry Comb & Mustang Makeover for Sept 8, 2022 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Mary Kitzmiller tackles a listener question about preparing a horse to be ridden for the first time, plus we hear about the Ft Worth Mustang Makeover. Image Credit: Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship Tod...
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Mary Kitzmiller Horse Training Q&A for Aug 11, 2022 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Mary Kitzmiller answers listener a question about helping a horse who gets it’s feet stuck and won’t move forward and teaching a feral or young horses to pick up their hooves. Plus, we ...
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Mary Kitzmiller on Training Balance, When Is A Green Horse Ready Be Ridden, for June 9, 2022 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Mary Kiztmiller answers listener questions about horses who kick when you try to pick up their hooves, how to know when a green horse is ready to be ridden, and finding balance in your training reg...
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Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship: Haltering Techniques, Backing Straight with Mary Kitzmiller for May 12, 2022 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Mary Kitzmiller talks about her technique for putting a halter on a horse for the first time plus teaching a horse to back thoughtfully in preparation for loading and unloading from a trailer. HORS...
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Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship: Finding A Starting Point for Apr 14, 2022 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about horse training and shows how finding a good starting place can be applied to all manner of training problems. Plus, we find out who her favorite Roa...
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Creating A Freestyle, Dealing With The Anxious Horse, Mary Kitzmiller for Mar 10, 2022 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Mary Kitzmiller talks about how she designs a freestyle and answers a listener question about dealing a horse who is anxious when away from home. HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 2888 – Show Notes and...
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Mary Kitzmiller’s Freestyle Adventure, Road To The Horse Announcements for Feb 10, 2022 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Mary Kitzmiller tells us about how things went at the Mustang Magic competition in Fort Worth, TX plus Tammy Sronce stops by with the low down on the new Freestyle competition coming to Road To The...
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Mary Kitzmiller: Teaching A Horse to Lunge, Florida Cracker Cattle Drive, for Jan 13, 2022 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Doyle Conner stops by to tell us about Florida Cracker Cattle history and the Florida Cracker Cattle Drive coming up later this year. Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions on teaching a horse ...
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Chickens at the Stock Show, Evaluating Pressure in Horse Training for Dec 9, 2021 by Horseware – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Mary Kitzmiller shares the story of how several chickens attended a stock show and answers listener questions about a variety of horse training topics. Plus, we toss some classic Holiday Radiothon ...
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REVISIT: Value of Patience, New Age of Horsemanship, Groundwork for Anxious Horse for Nov 11, 2021 by Horseware – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about 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 War...
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Sept 9, 2021 Horse Training Questions with Mary Kitzmiller, by Horseware – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Mary Kitzmiller answers listener submitted training questions about a horse who is suddenly very scared of the horse show PA system and how to transition from two handed (direct) rein riding to nec...
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Aug 12, 2021 Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship, Mustang Documentary, by Horseware – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about trailering, teaching to tie and what skills every horse should have before being started under saddle. Patti Gruber with Operation Wildhorse joins u...
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Mary Kitzmiller on Teaching Horses to Tie, Morgan NRCHA Phenom Westwind Otto, by Horseware for July 8, 2021 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn chat with Bryan Blatt, owner of the up and coming Reined Cow Horse Westwind Otto. Then we answer listener questions about teaching a horse to tie and the why and when...
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REVISIT: Cowboy Dressage Liberty, Hard Mouthed Horses by Mary Kitzmiller Training for June 10, 2021 by Horseware – HORSES IN THE MORNING
REVISIT: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn chat with auditor Mo about getting the most from limited ride time, Christi Rains talks about the new Cowboy Dressage Liberty Class and the trainer tip deals...
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Mary Kitzmiller on horses with fear of water, pulling back when tied, crossing bridges, by Horseware for May 13, 2021 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Mary Kitzmiller answers listener submitted horse training questions. Topics include: horses who won’t tie, teaching horses to not be scared of water, going over a bridge without hesitation, h...
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Mary Kitzmiller on Pushy Horses, Improving Topline, Mustangs With Trust Issues for April 8, 2021 by Horseware – HORSES IN THE MORNING
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 aversi...
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Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship: Lungeing Alternatives, Mustang TIP Challenges, by Horseware for Mar 11, 2021 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Mary Kitzmiller tackles lungeing alternatives, loading on the trailer on the way home, why you need to take time for training, and some of the great opportunities for competing with a Mustang with ...
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Mary Kitzmiller Horse Training Q&A for Feb 11, 2021 by Horseware – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Mary Kitzmiller answers listener submitted questions about head tossing, horses who break into a trot, and not nagging your horse. Listen in… HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 2617 – Show Notes a...
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Ground Tie, Deworming Woes, Buddy Sour Horse for Dec 10, 2020 by Horseware – HORSES IN THE MORNING
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. HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode...
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Turn Backs, Turn On the Haunches, Trot Circles, Training Patience by Horseware for Nov 12, 2020 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
When do horses really learn? How do you teach a good turnaround or turn on the haunches to your green horse? How to you help a horse who seems to have lost his ‘try’? Hosted by Mary Kitzmiller. Hos...
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Mary Kitzmiller: Listener Horse Training Questions Answered for Oct 8, 2020 by Horseware – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn handle many listener horse training questions. Including helping your horse find center, stretching long and low, the type of work your horse is doing, keeping consis...
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Hard to Catch Horses, Loading Woes, Rearing, Mary Kitzmiller for Sept 10, 2020 by Horseware – HORSES IN THE MORNING
On today’s Training with Mary Kitzmiller by Horseware edition listener Allison calls in to ask about what to do with a horse who rears, Mary explains why trail miles are important, catching a...
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What Donkey’s Teach Us, Fix the Horse That Kicks with Mary Kitzmiller, Aug 13, 2020 by Horseware – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about helping a horse who has started kicking, using clicker training with a horse that is nippy, teaching a horse to hold it’s feet up for the farr...
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Mary Kitzmiller Training Questions Answered on Desensitize, Learned Helplessness, by Horseware for July 9, 2020 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Mary Kiztmiller answers listener questions about horses who are spooky at home but not at shows, horses who are afraid of fly spray, and horses who seem to be afraid of tarps after they are not exp...
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Horse Training Q & A with Mary Kitzmiller, Jun. 11, 2020 by Horseware – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about horses with too much energy, how to stop a horse from pulling away when you turn them out in the field, and how to start teaching a horse to lunge. ...
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Horse Training Questions Answered with Mary Kitzmiller by Horseware May 14, 2020 – HORSES IN THE MORNING
We discuss how being a less than dedicated Yoga class participant can help you train your horse better. Three different listener questions that relate to moving your horse forward round out the rem...
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The Cowboys Documentary, Tools For Gentling Horses, Mary Kitzmiller Training for Apr. 9, 2020 by Horseware – HORSES IN THE MORNING
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 u...
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Jeff Sanders on the Vaquero Horsemanship,Let Your Horse Go Forward, Mar. 12, 2020 by Horseware – HORSES IN THE MORNING
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, ev...
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A Spooky Horse with a Spooky Rider, Advanced Training for Young Horses, Feb. 13, 2020 by Horseware – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about riders who spook, maximizing the training opportunities with young horses, blending pressure and release training with positive reinforcement traini...
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Mary Kitzmiller: Revisit Cow Training, Garrocha Pole, Horse Training Questions for Jan 9, 2020 by Horseware – HORSES IN THE MORNING
REVISIT: Mary Kiztmiller answers listener questions about introducing a horse to the Garrocha pole, getting a horse to stop on his hindquarters, how and why to introduce a target using positive rei...
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Teach Your Horse to Stay in the Trailer, Rear Prone Colt, Art of the Cowgirl, Dec. 12, 2019 by Horseware – HORSES IN THE MORNING
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. Support the show
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Slowing the Canter or Lope, Regaining a Horse’s Trust, Mary Kitzmiller Nov. 14, 2019 by Horseware – HORSES IN THE MORNING
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 a...
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Jerilyn Caldwell on Re-Starting Kill Pen Horses, Know What You’re Asking Your Horse, Mary Kitzmiller Training Oct. 10, 2019 by Horseware – HORSES IN THE MORNING
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 blan...
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RTTH Wildcard Moore, Horse Training Questions, Mary Kitzmiller Training Sept. 12, 2019 by Horseware – HORSES IN THE MORNING
Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about how much to work (or not work) a green horse, training the shut down horse and how desensitizing can go wrong. Craig Moore talks about being selecte...
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