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Mary Kitzmiller Training

Horse Radio Network
62 episodes   Last Updated: May 01, 25
World renown horse trainer Mary Kitzmiller joins Coach Jenn once a month to answer listener questions on training horses. One of the most popular episodes every month, all training for the entire episode. Questions can be emailed to jennifer@horseradionetwork.com.

Episodes

Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions. What are the benefits of riding on a loose rein? Why does my young horse mouth at the bit? What do I do when my horse bolts when I'm riding in the ring? What is a good way to contain a horse while camping?Episode 3682 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 FacebookVisit our sponsors! Chewy, Sentinel Horse FeedAdditional support for this podcast provided by: USRider Equestrian Motor Plan, Listeners Like YouApproximate Time Stamps:6:45 - Riding on a loose rein35:59 - Teaching a young horse to carry the bit45:15 - Dealing with a horse who bolts at sounds while being ridden0:07:30 - Containing your horse while campingSupport The Show:Become a Patreon for bonus content and access to our exclusive auditor community on Facebook!
Revisit: 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 and helping a formerly abused horse trust her handler.Episode 3661 Links:Today’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 FacebookVisit our sponsors! Chewy, Sentinel Horse FeedAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Listeners Like YouSupport The Show:Become an Auditor Patreon for bonus content and access to our exclusive auditor community on Facebook!
Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions. How do I teach my horse pay attention when there a lot of distractions? How do I teach a horse to tie safely? What is the best way to re-start a horse who is scared and spooky? Plus, we talk about balancing your groundwork.Episode 3641 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 FacebookVisit our sponsors! Chewy, Sentinel Horse Feed, Additional support for this podcast provided by: RideTV, Listeners Like YouApproximate Time Stamps:12:45 – Start A Training Savings Account21:48 – What Is Extruded Horse Feed?36:10 – Help Your Horse Pay Attention47:25 – Teaching A Horse To Tie1:01:06 - Re-starting A Horse Who Is Scared1:10:09 - Balance Sensitizing & Desensitizing WorkSupport The Show:Become a Patreon for bonus content and access to our exclusive auditor community on Facebook!
Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions. How do I teach my horse to come to the mounting block? Why does my horse throw her head up when I trot? Can I teach my horse to be more calm when I lunge him? Plus, we talk about refining your groundwork.Episode 3621 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: RideTV, My New Horse, ,Listeners Like YouApproximate Time Stamps:04:53 – Refine Your Groundwork19:40 – Lower Horse's Head at the Trot36:00 – Horse Runs and Bucks on the Lunge Line49:27 – Teach Your Horse To Come to the Mounting BlockSupport The Show:Become a Patreon for bonus content and access to our exclusive auditor community on Facebook!
We have a great conversation on goals, ADHD and focus.  Then Mary answers listener questions on how to deal with being ring and stall sour.  Plus, Mary tackles introducing a sheet or blanket to a young sensitive horse.  Listen in...Episode 3596 Links:Sponsor: ChewyToday’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Glenn the GeekFollow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook, Mary Kitzmiller’s StoreFollow Horses In The Morning on FacebookTime Stamps:09:10 - New Year Reflections and Goals, Or Not11:28 - Navigating New Beginnings: Journaling and Competitions23:37 - Understanding Stall Behavior in Horses49:28 - Desensitizing Horses to New Experiences
Today we tackle topics like head shy horses, rushing through the walk to trot transition, adding speed to a reining spin, horses with the R+ zoomies, and recognizing when its time to quit while you're ahead.Episode 3577 Links:Title Sponsor: Grazers Nutri-Treats 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: Practical Horseman On Demand, Horse & Rider On Demand, Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:02:09 – recognizing when to quit when you're ahead09:50 – adding speed to a reining spin24:00 – getting a relaxed walk to trot transition39:03 – head shy horses53:23 - horse with the zoomies after training with R+Support The Show:Become a Patreon for bonus content and access to our exclusive auditor community on Facebook!
Today we tackle listener questions about pawing non the cross ties, adding energy to the walk, exercises to keep the young or un-started horse engaged.  Plus, a real tough one;  how to ride your reactive horse when there is one in the pasture next door running around like a nut!Episode 3557 Links:Title Sponsor: Grazers Nutri-Treats 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: Ride TV, My New Horse, Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:18:05 – improving horse's energy at the walk38:28 – schooling a horse with unpredictable horse next door47:20 – horse with first ride anxiety54:58 – horses pawing in the cross tiesSupport The Show:Become a Patreon for bonus content and access to our exclusive auditor community on Facebook!
Step by step guide to teaching the side pass, using R+ while lunging a horse, learned helplessness, horses who buck or crowhop. Equine Balanced Support Grazers Nutri Treats winner! Episode 3533 Links:Title 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: Ride TV, My New Horse,Listeners Like YouTime Stamps03:50 - Side Pass 36:46 - R+ or clicker training on the lunge53:09 - Learned Helplessness1:00:44 - Horses who buck or crow hopSupport The Show:Become a Patreon for bonus content and access to our exclusive auditor community on Facebook!
Today we tackle: horses who struggle with the canter, strategies for making a young horse's first rides the best they can be, dealing with a horse with a cow phobia, and why it's important to ride on a loose rein.Episode 3513 Links:Title Sponsor: Metabolic Safe Treats & Healthy Snacks for All Horses | Equine Balanced Support, Sign Up for your chance to win a free bag of Grazers Nutri-Treats! Limited time offer.Today’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: Ride TV, My New Horse, Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:11:13 – the importance of riding on a loose rein23:32 – making a young horse's first ride the best they can be41:39 – improving the canter50:33 – a horse with cow phobiaSupport The Show:Become a Patreon for bonus content and access to our exclusive auditor community on Facebook!
Our good friend Helena Harris from Stall & Stable stops by to chat about Behavior Science and what the four quadrants of operant conditioning look like for horse owners and trainers. Sponsored by Equine Balanced Support, makers of Grazers Nutri-Treats.Episode 3488 Links:Image Credit: Horse Radio NetworkTitle Sponsor: Metabolic Safe Treats & Healthy Snacks for All Horses | Equine Balanced Support, Grazers Nutri-TreatsToday’s Hosts: Helena Harris from Stall & Stable 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 US Rider, Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:11:49 – What is Behavior Science32:14 - four quadrants of operant conditioningSupport The Show:Become a Patreon for bonus content and access to our exclusive auditor community on Facebook!