Get a sneak peek at the stories and people behind Fantasia, Equine Affaire’s musical celebration of the horse! In today’s show, we interview champion dog agility trainer Amber Genest McCune and hear fascinating stories about her life competing with border collies – and some fun behind-the-scenes info from her performance in Fantasia last fall! Then we’ll chat with power couple Ermes Zamperla and Amanda Pennino and talk about what it’s like training horses for sword-fighting and jousting. Listen in....

Horses in the Morning Episode 3888 - Show Notes & Links:

1. Hosts: Allison Rehnborg and Glenn the Geek
2. Title Sponsor: Equine Affaire
3. Guest: Amber Genest McCune of American K9 Country | Facebook
4. Guest: Ermes Zamperla and Amanda Pennino
5. To subscribe, search Horses in the Morning OR Equine Affaire in your favorite podcast player!
6. Equine Affaire on Facebook
7. Horses In The Morning on Facebook

TIMESTAMPS:

1. 03:02 - Ohio raffle launch & prizes
2. 05:46 - “My Equine Affaire Moment” contest
3. 11:13 - Amber McCune interview (dog agility)
4. 23:27 - Fantasia promo & ticket info
5. 27:03 - Hermes & Amanda interview (circus/jousting)
6. 50:23 - Ohio venue / construction updates

We catch up with the latest updates from Equine Network on their new Practical Horseman + and Dressage Today + memberships. We then welcome back Auditor Rachel Briggs to hear the wild story of riding Ostriches. Plus some mighty weird news, listen in…

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3887 – Show Notes and Links:

1. Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm & Glenn the Geek
2. Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
3. Title Sponsor: Chewy Equine
4. Guest: Marla on Practical Horseman + and Dressage Today +
5. Guest: Auditor Rachel Briggs
6. Link: Katie Van Slyke video
7. Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Timestamps:

1. 02:00 - Robert Duvall stories & event horse Sam tribute
2. 08:00 - Jamie’s new Andalusian & shipping worries
3. 12:00 - Auditor birthdays & foal named “Glenn”
4. 16:00 - Marla (Equine Network memberships)
5. 22:00 - Year of the Horse & Chinese zodiac chat
6. 27:00 - Auditor Rachel’s ostrich racing story
7. 37:00 - Horse REM sleep study discussion
8. 41:00 - Weird News segment

HITM: Jamie is back, and Ashley joins us to talk about her first fox hunt over the weekend. We hear about some new products from the trade show from TailCinch. Plus, in our “Where are they now?” segment we revisit the interview from 2019 where Roby Roberts announces the opening of the WEC on our show. Listen in…

AUDITOR POST SHOW: No post show, Glenn is under the weather.

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3885– Show Notes and Links:

1. Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
2. Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
3. Title Sponsor: WERM FLOORING
4. Pic Credit: Glenn's visitors and Ashley Fox Hunting
5. Guest: Ashley from Sleep Stories for Equestrians on her ride with Caza Ladron
6. Guest: Jessica with a company called TailCinch
7. Link: Follow the 2026 Gaucho Derby
8. Additional support for this podcast provided by: US Rider, Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

1. 06:25 - Daily Whinnies
2. 10:00 - Jamie’s covered round pen update
3. 11:44 - Gaucho Derby overview
4. 16:25 - Ashley joins – first fox/coyote hunt
5. 28:07 - Jamie’s new horse Jubilo shipping update & Glenn “bone to pick”
6. 31:25 - Gelding plan & (not) collecting semen explanation
7. 33:22 - Tail Cinch interview
8. 39:34 - Robbie Roberts interview replay begins (WEC Ocala plans)
9. 55:13 - Week’s upcoming shows & segments
10. 58:14 - Pennsylvania National Horse Show grants & closing chat