Category: Mary Kitzmiller
Monthly Mary Kitzmiller Training Episode: 2nd Thursday of every month
Hosted by: Mary Kitzmiller of Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship and Coach Jenn of Horse Tip Daily
Description: 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.
Past Mary Kitzmiller Training Episodes
Mary Kitzmiller Horse Training Q & A, for April 4, 2024
Apr 4, 2024
We take on training for weanlings & yearlings, when is it time to and move a horse on that you’re just not clicking with, and how trailering fits into the overall training scheme.
Read MoreMary Kitzmiller Training: Cowboy Dressage Liberty, Hard Mouthed Horses, for March 7, 2024
Mar 7, 2024
Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn chat with auditor Mo about getting the most from limited ride time, Christi Rains talks about the new Cowboy Dressage Liberty Class and the trainer tip deals with hard mouthed horses. Listener questions include stuck shoulders, neck reining, and teaching to tie. Classic Re-visit.
Read MoreMary Kitzmiller: Chicken Camp for Equestrians, Building A Better Canter, for February 1, 2024
Feb 1, 2024
We are joined by Linda Boggs to chat about how Chicken Camp can help us be better horse trainers. Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn answer listener questions about horses offering behaviors, building duration and helping a horse canter better. Plus what to do when you’ve taught your horse to be a cookie monster!
Read MoreMary Kitzmiller: Train Your Expectations, Is My Horse Learning or Is He Shut Down, for Jan 4, 2024
Jan 4, 2024
We dive deep into the difference between a horse becoming desensitized vs. shutting down, how to help a horse who is ‘dead’ to your leg, why your preconceived notion of a horse really matters, plus a few great books that relate to these concepts.
Read MoreMary Kitzmiller: Road to the Horse Competitor Tik Maynard, Mounting Block Woes, for Dec 7, 2023
Dec 7, 2023
Three Day Event rider Tik Maynard joins us to chat about competing in the 2024 Road to the Horse, Mary shares her thoughts on helping a horse who knows how to approach the mounting block but seems unhappy about it, and this month’s training tip is all about neck reining.
Read MoreMary Kitzmiller: Training A Non Reactive Horse, Introducing A Lariat for Nov 2, 2023
Nov 2, 2023
Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn tackle listener questions about training horses, travelling with your horse, and how Mustangs are perceived at competitive venues.
Read MoreMary Kitzmiller: Listener Horse Training Questions Answered for Oct 5, 2023
Oct 5, 2023
Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn handle lot’s of listener horse training questions. Including helping your horse find center, stretching long and low, the type of work your horse is doing, keeping consistent pace and much more. Classic re-visit.
Read MoreMary Kitzmiller: Horse Training Challenges Solved With Step By Step Approach for Sept 7, 2023
Sep 7, 2023
Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about pawing while tied, backing up when frightened, and tacking up in a confined space.
Read MoreMary Kitzmiller: Building A Horse’s Topline, Horse With Stranger Danger for Aug 3, 2023
Aug 3, 2023
Today’s listener Q&A with Mary Kitzmiller cover restarting an older horse who needs to improve her topline, the value of taking a break between training exercises, and how to help a horse overcome ‘stranger danger’. Classic re-visit.
Read MoreMary Kitzmiller: Clinic Review, Teaching Collection, Stillness As A Reward, for July 6, 2023
Jul 6, 2023
Today’s listener Q&A with Mary Kitzmiller answers questions about collection and bridling fussy horses. Listener Dani stops by to chat about what she learned at Mary’s recent clinic plus offers advice to those who may want to organize a clinic in their home town. Our training tip deals with stillness, and how your horse can look at it as a reward. Listen in to find out!
Read MoreSolving Canter or Lope Problems, Horses Who Won’t Lead Properly with Mary Kitzmiller for Jun 1, 2023
Jun 1, 2023
Today’s listener Q&A with Mary Kitzmiller features several issues with cantering or loping and switching leads behind. We chat about exercises to help horses who drag you around when you try to lead them. And what did Mary learn from training her dog that can be applied to horse training? Listen in to find out!
Read MoreMary Kitzmiller Horse Training: Schooling, Warming Up, Showing by Kentucky Performance Products for Apr 7, 2023
Apr 7, 2023
Mary recently attended the Southern Equine Expo and Road To The Horse. Some things that happened at these two events inspired todays conversation. Schooling your horse, warming him or her up for a competition or class, and then showing are equally important. We talk about what can go wrong, and how to make the most of each of these processes.
Read MoreMary Kitzmiller Horse Training: Transition From Snaffle To Curb bit, Teach Your Horse To Ground Tie for Dec 8, 2022
Dec 9, 2022
Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about transitioning your horse from a snaffle to a curb bit, helping a horse to not crowd you when leading and how to get your horse to ground tie like a statue!
Read MoreMary Kitzmiller Horse Training: Mounting Block Manners, Mustang Magic Trainer Jeff Cook for Nov 10, 2022
Nov 10, 2022
Mary describes one of her methods to teach a horse to come to the mounting block and we get an update on how her Mustang is doing. Mustang Magic Trainer Jeff Cook joins us with a look at how his horse is coming along.
Read MoreMary Kitzmiller Horse Training: Marsha Hartford-Sapp Mustang Magic Progress, Trusting Your Gut for Oct 13, 2022
Oct 13, 2022
Mary Kitzmiller is joined by Marsha Hartford-Sapp for a chat about starting Mustangs and other horses safely and effectively.
Read MoreMary Kitzmiller Horse Training: Human Curry Comb & Mustang Makeover for Sept 8, 2022
Sep 8, 2022
Mary Kitzmiller tackles a listener question about preparing a horse to be ridden for the first time, plus we hear about the Ft Worth Mustang Makeover.
Read MoreMary Kitzmiller Horse Training Q&A for Aug 11, 2022
Aug 11, 2022
Mary Kitzmiller answers listener a question about helping a horse who gets it’s feet stuck and won’t move forward and teaching a feral or young horses to pick up their hooves. Plus, we explore exercises to help a horse think forward.
Read MoreMary Kitzmiller on Training Balance, When Is A Green Horse Ready Be Ridden, for June 9, 2022
Jun 9, 2022
Mary Kiztmiller answers listener questions about horses who kick when you try to pick up their hooves, how to know when a green horse is ready to be ridden, and finding balance in your training regimen.
Read MoreMary Kitzmiller Horsemanship: Haltering Techniques, Backing Straight with Mary Kitzmiller for May 12, 2022
May 12, 2022
Mary Kitzmiller talks about her technique for putting a halter on a horse for the first time plus teaching a horse to back thoughtfully in preparation for loading and unloading from a trailer.
Read MoreMary Kitzmiller Horsemanship: Finding A Starting Point for Apr 14, 2022
Apr 14, 2022
Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about horse training and shows how finding a good starting place can be applied to all manner of training problems. Plus, we find out who her favorite Road To The Horse competitor was!
Read MoreCreating A Freestyle, Dealing With The Anxious Horse, Mary Kitzmiller for Mar 10, 2022
Mar 10, 2022
Mary Kitzmiller talks about how she designs a freestyle and answers a listener question about dealing a horse who is anxious when away from home.
Read MoreMary Kitzmiller’s Freestyle Adventure, Road To The Horse Announcements for Feb 10, 2022
Feb 10, 2022
Mary Kitzmiller tells us about how things went at the Mustang Magic competition in Fort Worth, TX plus Tammy Sronce stops by with the low down on the new Freestyle competition coming to Road To The Horse on March 24 to 27, 2022.
Read MoreMary Kitzmiller: Teaching A Horse to Lunge, Florida Cracker Cattle Drive, for Jan 13, 2022
Jan 13, 2022
Doyle Conner stops by to tell us about Florida Cracker Cattle history and the Florida Cracker Cattle Drive coming up later this year. Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions on teaching a horse to lunge, and how to know when it’s time for a young horse to wear a saddle for the first time.
Read MoreChickens at the Stock Show, Evaluating Pressure in Horse Training for Dec 9, 2021 by Horseware
Dec 9, 2021
Mary Kitzmiller shares the story of how several chickens attended a stock show and answers listener questions about a variety of horse training topics. Plus, we toss some classic Holiday Radiothon listener submitted content for good measure.
Read MoreREVISIT: Value of Patience, New Age of Horsemanship, Groundwork for Anxious Horse for Nov 11, 2021 by Horseware
Nov 11, 2021
REVISIT: Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about a horse with anxiety issues, stopping a horse getting his tongue over the bit, and helping a horse who seems to have lost his ‘try’. Guest Megan Warlick talks about taking a whole horse approach to training and the New Age of Horsemanship. Hosted by Mary Kitzmiller. Classic re-visit.
Read MoreSept 9, 2021 Horse Training Questions with Mary Kitzmiller, by Horseware
Sep 9, 2021
Mary Kitzmiller answers listener submitted training questions about a horse who is suddenly very scared of the horse show PA system and how to transition from two handed (direct) rein riding to neck reining. The training tip focuses on the importance of focusing on what you want your horse to do, not what you don’t want them to do.
Read MoreAug 12, 2021 Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship, Mustang Documentary, by Horseware
Aug 12, 2021
Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about trailering, teaching to tie and what skills every horse should have before being started under saddle. Patti Gruber with Operation Wildhorse joins us to chat about a new documentary about Mustangs.
Read MoreMary Kitzmiller on Teaching Horses to Tie, Morgan NRCHA Phenom Westwind Otto, by Horseware for July 8, 2021
Jul 8, 2021
Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn chat with Bryan Blatt, owner of the up and coming Reined Cow Horse Westwind Otto. Then we answer listener questions about teaching a horse to tie and the why and when of letting your horse take a break during a training ride.
Read MoreREVISIT: Cowboy Dressage Liberty, Hard Mouthed Horses by Mary Kitzmiller Training for June 10, 2021 by Horseware
Jun 10, 2021
REVISIT: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn chat with auditor Mo about getting the most from limited ride time, Christi Rains talks about the new Cowboy Dressage Liberty Class and the trainer tip deals with hard mouthed horses. Listener questions include stuck shoulders, neck reining, and teaching to tie.
Read MoreMary Kitzmiller on horses with fear of water, pulling back when tied, crossing bridges, by Horseware for May 13, 2021
May 13, 2021
Mary Kitzmiller answers listener submitted horse training questions. Topics include: horses who won’t tie, teaching horses to not be scared of water, going over a bridge without hesitation, how to pony another horse safely. Plus, Mary and Coach Jenn weigh in on leather bits.
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