Horses in the Morning

In this episode, Glenn sits down with one of his longest podcasting friends, Jonathan Oakes of Trivial Warfare. It is a fun and engaging conversation that dives deep into the world of podcasting, the importance of building a strong community, and the enduring power of friendship. Plus, they explore the fascinating world of trivia, making for an episode that is as informative as it is entertaining.
HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3961 – Show Notes and Links:
Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm & Glenn the Geek
Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
Picture Credit: Jonathan Oakes
Guest: Jonathan Oakes of Trivial Warfare
Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Timestamps:
02:24 - Meet trivia host Jonathan
02:56 - Childhood Trivial Pursuit roots
04:31 - School quiz bowls & pub trivia
05:55 - What makes a good trivia player
08:27 - Creating Trivial Warfare podcast
14:21 - Building community & loneliness
19:06 - Podcast intimacy & parasocial fan feel
21:18 - Writing good trivia questions
25:24 - Reciting U.S. presidents in order
29:14 - Evolving trivia canon & diversity
31:32 - Trivia Hall of Fame induction
35:37 - Monetizing podcasts & time cost
42:09 - Co-host chemistry, roles & sign-off tease

A retro look back at the beginning of HITM, November 11, 2010. We saluted our Veterans and spoke with Jessica Newman of Just World International about the tremendous work she is doing with the help of the horse world. Plus, Dr. De Leeuw joins us for her regular segment called Vet Tales and callers let us know about their incredible vet stories. Listen in...
HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3960 – Show Notes and Links:
Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm & Glenn the Geek
Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
Title Sponsor: Spalding Fly Predators
Picture Credit: AI
Segment: Vet Tales with Dr. Kari De Leeuw of Bay Area Equine Holistic Medicine.
Guests: Jessica Newman of Just World International
Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Timestamps:
02:03 - 2010 show re-intro + Easy Signs sponsor
02:54 - Veterans Day tributes segment
05:45 - Call-in number + today’s guest rundow
07:49 - Grand prizes: shopping spree & bridle
10:08 - Listener emails: videos, logo, WEG/Olympics
12:49 - Travel plans: New Orleans, Ocala, Arabian Nights
15:14 - Caller Karen: veteran shout-out & paso fino
22:52 - Interview: Jessica Newman, JustWorld International
36:10 - Vet Tales: Dr. Carrie on practice & stories
50:15 - Vet bill roulette: big vet bills + callers
66:18 - Discover Horses, Facebook, prizes, sign-off

In this special “Leslie Day” episode of Horses in the Morning, we revisit two of Leslie Wiley’s wildest adventures. First, Leslie shares her hilarious foxhunting trip in England with the larger‑than‑life Lady Martha Sitwell, complete with windowless vans, massive hedges and a spectacular fall. Then she takes listeners inside the Mongol Derby, from cultural shocks in Mongolian gers to losing a horse and gear, and galloping a leg with no stirrups in the world’s longest horse race. Listen in....
HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3959 – Show Notes and Links:
Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
Pic Credit: Leslie Wylie
Guest: Leslie Wylie | Eventing Nation
Link: Equine Affaire HRN Meetup
Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:
00:32 - Leslie Wiley classic interviews setup
02:47 - Discovering Lady Martha Sitwell
04:24 - Wrong train & windowless van ride
08:17 - Fancy dinner party entrance
09:01 - Ledbury Hunt overview
12:27 - “Badminton jump” fall with Bert
15:25 - Calls for a book on Lady Martha
20:35 - Hunt ball & “I am Spartacus” moment
23:21 - Transition to Mongol Derby story
23:33 - Ulaanbaatar orientation & training camp
27:10 - Drunk herder & race-morning incident
31:39 - Race start & first blazing-fast leg
40:42 - Riding out alone & “shopping mall” ger stay
46:54 - Runaway blue roan & lost tack
52:58 - 40 km no-stirrups leg & sweet horse

Solange has the good fortune of speaking with Frankie Lovato the creator of the Equicizer! Her Equicizers are the stars of the show in her Stable Riding LAB. Next up Solange’s rider tip and homework focus on posting, an often overlooked but critical motion for riders.
Horses in the Morning Stable Riding with Solange Episode 3958:
Host: Solange of Stable Riding
Sponsor: Stable Riding
Guest: Frankie Lovato with Equicizer

Time Stamps:
00:56 - What is an Equicizer
08:24 - Why Solange uses the lab
11:52 - Meet Frankie, creator
16:41 - Rehab on wooden horse
20:04 - Other jockeys want one
23:27 - Founding Wooden Horse Corp
26:02 - Seabiscuit & movie work
30:23 - Global reach of Equicizer
35:16 - Therapeutic riding story
39:18 - Engineers can’t “improve” it
41:50 - Where to find Frankie online
45:52 - Solange’s Equicizer herd
49:37 - Posting trot fundamentals

Another special Gallop for Life episode about cancer and its impact on the horse community. Gallop for Life provides support through this tough time in people's lives. We feature Emma Wooten, a breast cancer survivor who went through a lot and is out the other side. Listen in...
HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3957– Show Notes and Links:
Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Lily Bison of Gallop for Life
Link: Gallop for Life
Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
Title Sponsor: WERM Flooring
Pic Credit: Emma Wooten
Guest: Emma Wooten
Additional support for this podcast provided by: US Rider, Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:
01:16 - What Gallop for Life does
02:51 - Financial aid program launch
04:03 - How to get involved & contact info
05:37 - Introducing Emma
06:15 - Diagnosis in October 2020
10:27 - Triple-negative breast cancer explained
14:03 - Treatment, loss of horse & no riding
16:03 - Post-traumatic growth & life perspective
18:49 - Power of the equestrian support group
21:06 - Approaching five-year NED milestone
23:51 - Scanxiety & importance of screenings
31:13 - Subsidy program + how listeners can help