When we think of wild horses we traditionally think of mustangs roaming the picturesque landscapes of the Western US, but they're just 25% of America's free-roaming horses. Join us today as we explore the population of 300,000 free-roaming horses across the US, how they're commonly managed, and how federal regulations cross into it. Listen in...

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3921 –Show Notes and Links:

1. Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse Council
2. Guest: Sarah Coleman, Kentucky Horse Council
3. Guests: Dr. Melissa Esser and Kayla Gram from The Science and Conservation Center
4. Link: Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
5. Sponsors: Zoetis - Wild Horse Refuge
6. Subscribe to the American Horse Council Podcast - Search American Horse Council Podcast on your podcast player.
7. Follow Horses In The Morning on Facebook
8. Follow the American Horse Council on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)

Time Stamps:

1. 00:30 - AHC monthly episode and feral horse topic intro
2. 01:00 - Define feral vs wild horses; where they live
3. 02:48 - Introduce SCC guests Kayla and Melissa
4. 04:27 - Introduce Sarah Coleman & Kentucky Horse Council
5. 06:42 - Kentucky free-roaming horse history & coal country context
6. 11:29 - What free-roaming herds look like on public lands
7. 12:03 - Why population control matters for range and safety
8. 14:37 - Kentucky residential conflicts and nuisance road horses
9. 16:49 - Kentucky’s three‑prong approach (gelding, removal, PZP)
10. 19:05 - Federal range management: gathers, holding, adoption
11. 31:12 - How PZP darting works and who uses it
12. 34:02 - How listeners can volunteer and get involved
13. 36:46 - Wild Horse Refuge sponsor & segue to law/policy
14. 38:21 - Wild Horse & Burro Act, AMLs, tools, oversight & board

Join us this month for a chat with the American Farriers Association about how they are working to professionalize the trade. We also introduce the newest support for horses and owners in need: Farrier Direct. Our legislative and regulatory update reviews agritourism and how it can benefit the industry. Listen in...

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3896 –Show Notes and Links:

1. Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse Council
2. Guest: Martha Jones with American Farriers Association
3. Guest: Travis Burns MSc, CJF, TE, EE, FWCF
4. Links: Farrier Direct Safety Net - American Farrier's Association
5. Sponsors: SmartEquine
6. Subscribe to the American Horse Council Podcast - Search American Horse Council Podcast on your podcast player.
7. Follow Horses In The Morning on Facebook
8. Follow the American Horse Council on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)

Time Stamps:

1. 01:24 - Why hoof care matters
2. 05:20 - Meet Martha & Travis
3. 08:49 - Farrier certification & standards
4. 13:35 - Modern materials & research
5. 16:00 - Tech: X‑rays & radiography
6. 19:38 - Vet–farrier teamwork
7. 29:29 - Cost, care delays, hardship
8. 32:37 - Launch of Farrier Direct
9. 37:17 - Agritourism

Join us as we welcome back Dr. Amy McLean from UC Davis to discuss the exciting world of donkey and mule shows. We dive deep into what makes donkey and mule showing special and how the industry can better support long ears in competition. For our legislative and regulatory update we explore issues related to hippotherapy and Medicaid.

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3875 –Show Notes and Links:

1. Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse Council
2. Guest: Dr. Amy McLean
3. Links: UC David Team Petition, Dyna Does Dressage
4. Sponsors: Zoetis, Markel Insurance
5. Subscribe to the American Horse Council Podcast - Search American Horse Council Podcast on your podcast player.
6. Follow Horses In The Morning on Facebook
7. Follow the American Horse Council on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)

Time Stamps

03:57 - Donkey and mule shows with Dr. Amy McLean

34:58 - UC Davis Equestrian Team

40:51 - Insurance Coding Blocking Access to Hippotherapy

Get 2026 started of Right! Join us as we discuss what making a New Year’s resolution really means and how to stay true to yourself and your intentions. For our Legislative and Regulatory update we’re talking biosecurity, outbreaks, and where you should look for correct information. Happy New Year!

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3856 –Show Notes and Links:

• Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse Council
• Guest: Karen Chaton of the Endurance Rider Podcast
• Guest: Meghan Brady of the Galloping Getaways Podcast
• Link: USDA APHIS Equine Disease
• Link: Equine Disease Communication Center
• Link: Find your state animal health official (via United States Animal Health Association)
• Sponsors: AHC Board of Trustees, AHC Committees and AHC Staff | AHC Foundation
• Subscribe to the American Horse Council Podcast - Search American Horse Council Podcast on your podcast player.
• Follow Horses In The Morning on Facebook
• Follow the American Horse Council on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)

Join us as we hear from four different industry professionals as they share their approach to marketing both inside the industry and to the general public. Marketing and outreach is evolving quickly in an ever online world, these pros share their tips and tricks to identifying strategies and navigating new technologies. This month’s legislative and regulatory update explores upcoming tax benefits in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Listen in...

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3831 –Show Notes and Links:

• Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse Council
• Guest: Jen Blanchard of Zoetis Equine
• Guest: Christy Landwehr of NRHA
• Guest: Mikhail Proctor of USEF
• Guest: Teresa Woods of US Pony Club
• Sponsors: SmartEquine and Populous
• Subscribe to the American Horse Council Podcast - Search American Horse Council Podcast on your podcast player.
• Follow Horse Radio Network on Facebook or follow Horses In The Morning on Facebook
• Follow the American Horse Council on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)

Time Stamps:

01:00 - Intro to marketing in the horse world

04:00 - Roundtable on equine marketing

49:26 - Legislative Update

The horse industry couldn’t operate without millions of dedicated volunteers. Join us as we explore why we’re so driven to volunteer for the industry we love and how you can get more involved. Listen in...

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3811 –Show Notes and Links:

• Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse Council
• Guest: David “DJ” Johnson
• Sponsors: Markel Insurance and Merck Animal Health
• Subscribe to the American Horse Council Podcast - Search American Horse Council Podcast on your podcast player.
• Follow Horse Radio Network on Facebook or follow Horses In The Morning on Facebook
• Follow the American Horse Council on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)

Time Stamps:

01:00 - Volunteering Stats in the Horse World

05:00 - David “DJ” Johnson

39:00 - Legislative Update - CBD Issues

41:00 - What happens in a government shutdown?

Circle your wagons and join us for conversations with the pros of professional carriage driving. Hear directly from expert drivers about the care, keeping, and lifestyle of carriage horses, as well as the unique world of carriage driving as a profession. Our Legislative/Regulatory Update discusses the High Health High Performance framework and what it means for international competition. Listen in...

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3791 –Show Notes and Links:

• Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse Council
• Guest: Tommy Doyle of Palmetto Carriage Works
• Guest: Ben Speight of Royal Carriages
• Sponsors: Zoetis and Pyranha
• Subscribe to the American Horse Council Podcast - Search American Horse Council Podcast on your podcast player.
• Follow Horse Radio Network on Facebook or follow Horses In The Morning on Facebook
• Follow the American Horse Council on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)

Time Stamps:

00:46 - The Enchantment of Carriage Rides

09:38 - The Joys and Challenges of Working with Horses

20:14 - The Importance of Animal Welfare in Carriage Operations

27:52 - Hiring and Training Carriage Drivers

35:03 - Humorous Encounters in Carriage Tours

39:50 - Legislative and Regulatory Updates on Biosecurity

People are always asking the American Horse Council how many horses are in rescues? How & Why did they get there? How many horses get adopted and how quickly? – and so much more. The American Horse Council Foundation's staff researcher, Kelsey Buckley - also the Program Administrator for the Equine Welfare Data Collective, will discuss a 5 year project that surveys 1200 horse rescues across the country to find out the answers to these questions and much more--- all of which helps the industry develop programs to support aftercare. Listen in...

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3766 –Show Notes and Links:

• Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse Council
• Guest: Kelsey Buckley, The American Horse Council Foundation's staff researcher
• Sponsors: SmartEquine | Absorbine
• Subscribe to the American Horse Council Podcast - Search American Horse Council Podcast on your podcast player.
• Follow Horse Radio Network on Facebook or follow Horses In The Morning on Facebook
• Follow the American Horse Council on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)

Time Stamps:

05:11 - Introduction to the Equine Welfare Data Collective

10:25 - Trends in Horse Ownership: Challenges and Resources

14:10 - Introducing the NADPREP Grant

20:05 - Internship Opportunities and Insights

22:40 - The Impact of Drones on the Horse Industry

Takeaways:

• The Equine Welfare Data Collective is essential for understanding the needs of horse rescues and sanctuaries.
• Recent data reveals a notable increase in requests for direct placement of horses within their homes.
• Programs aimed at providing safety net services face challenges in meeting increasing demands for veterinary assistance.
• The American Horse Council is actively working to improve horse welfare through collaborative efforts with various organizations.
• The NAD Prep Grant will enhance biosecurity practices at equine welfare organizations, ensuring better health for horses.
• Increased participation in the Equine Welfare Data Collective surveys indicates a growing commitment to equine welfare among organizations.