On today's show, we meet our featured 2026 Make the Makeover trainer and longtime listener, Shanin Quashie! Then we meet an adoptable horse of the week and a new training tip with New Vocations' Erin Macdonald. Stay tuned!

1. Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer
2. Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio
3. Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
4. Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption
5. Guest: Shanin Quashie
6. New Vocations Segment
7. Additional Support Provided by: Retired Racehorse Project, Practical Horseman+, and Listeners like You!

On today's show, we speak with Carrie Brogden, a driving force in some new Thoroughbred competition options paying out big prize money in 2026! Then we meet an adoptable horse of the week and a new training tip with New Vocations' Bridget Heasley. Stay tuned!

1. Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer
2. Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio
3. Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
4. Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption
5. Guest: Carrie Brogden
6. New Vocations Segment
7. Additional Support Provided by: Retired Racehorse Project, UsRider, and Listeners like You!

On today's show, the tables are turned and I'm in the hot seat to be interviewed by Kristen! Then we'll get back to the training content with New Vocations' Amanda Grace and meet a new adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!

1. Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer
2. Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio
3. Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
4. Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption
5. Guest: Joy Hills
6. New Vocations Segment - Adoptable Horse
7. Additional Support Provided by: Retired Racehorse Project, Spalding Labs, and Listeners like You!

On today's show, we chat with our friend Kyle Rothfus of Mareworthy to learn more about the organization's Mare Match service. Then we're back with New Vocations' Bridget Heasley for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!

1. Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer
2. Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio
3. Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
4. Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption
5. Guest: Kyle Rothfus
6. New Vocations Segment - Adoptable Horse
7. Additional Support Provided by: Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!

On today's show, we chat with Linda Hauck of Tapestry Equine Products and learn more about her experience with ex-racehorse sensitivity, leading to the development of her innovative line of products. Then we sit down with New Vocations' Amanda Grace for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!

1. Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer
2. Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio
3. Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
4. Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption
5. New Vocations Segment - Adoptable Horse
6. Guest: Linda Hauck
7. Additional Support Provided by: RideTV, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!

On today's show, we got into the good stuff of dressage training and starting Thoroughbreds for the sport with Katherine Abrams. Then we chat with New Vocations' Bridget Heasley for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!

1. Hosts: Leigh Beamer and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer
2. Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio
3. Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
4. Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption
5. Guest: Katherine Abrams
6. New Vocations Segment - Adoptable Horse
7. Additional Support Provided by: Horse Radio Network, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!

On today's show, we're spending some time with Mike McMahon of Bourbon Lane Stable to learn why this partnership emphasizes aftercare -- and even named a bourbon after one of their retired racehorses. Then we chat with Erin MacDonald of New Vocations' Ocala branch for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. And we have a special guest for the holidays: stay tuned!

• Hosts: Leigh Beamer and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer
• Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio
• Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
• Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption
• Guest: Michael McMahon, Thoroughbred Charities of America
• New Vocations Segment - Adoptable Horse
• Additional Support Provided by: Horse Radio Network, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!

On today's show, we're learning more about the new non-profit Stall 13 and an unusual case the organization has recently taken in -- just in time for the holidays. Then we chat with New Vocations' Bridget Heasley for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!

• Hosts: Leigh Beamer and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer
• Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio
• Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
• Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption
• Guest: Aubrey Graham
• New Vocations Segment - Adoptable Horse
• Additional Support Provided by: Horse Radio Network, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!