Kitzmiller’s Horse Training Q&A Revisit for Jan. 10, 2019 by Horseware
Horse training tips and listener questions answered by Mary Kitzmiller. Topics include tarps, correct leads at the canter or lope, round pen work and more.
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The Versatile Stock Horse, Kitzmiller’s Horse Training Q&A, for Dec. 13, 2018 by Horseware
Classic Revisit: Robert Harley of the American Stock Horse Association shares details on their pleasure, trail, reining and working cow horse classes. Plus, Mary Kitzmiller answers listener training on downward transitions, spins, flags and knowing what you want from training before you start. Listen in…
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Mary Kitzmiller Goes on a Mustang Adventure – for 10-11-18 by Horseware
Mary Kitzmiller takes us on a epic road trip to the north reaches of the country to find the home of her Mustang Remington. What she found along the way was fun, unusual and heartwarming. Listen in…
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09-13-2018 Mary Kitzmiller Training by Horseware – James Shaw on Feel, Energy Plus Tarp Troubles, Canter Work
REVISIT: On today’s training with Mary Kitzmiller episode by Horseware we wax poetic about crazy neighbors, James Shaw talks about feel and energy in the saddle and the value of being teachable and Mary answers listener questions about tarp work, when to ask for the correct lead and teaching chickens to play the piano. Listen in…
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Horse Q&A, Charlotte Cannon Relaxation Techniques – Mary Kitzmiller – 08-09-18 by Horseware
On this Training with Mary Kitzmiller episode by Horseware we chat with VA equestrian Charlotte Cannon about Endo Tapping and other training techniques to help horses relax. Listener questions include horses who are afraid of ATV’s and deer and issues with backing up.
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Teach Relaxation, Spooky Horse, Healthy Hooves – Mary Kitzmiller – 07-12-18 by Horseware
Mary Kitzmiller talks about the importance of teaching relaxation at home then answers listener questions about horses who knock over ground poles and have trouble loping. Listener Erin calls in with a question about her horse’s odd spooking behavior and farrier Tina Thomas talks about healthy hooves.
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Best Rewards, Ear Shy OTTB, Two Tracking – Mary Kitzmiller – 06-14-18 by Horseware
On today’s episode by Horseware, Mary Kitzmiller talks about rewarding your horse, listener Stephanie calls in to get some advice about her ear shy OTTB and Patty’s Facebook question about two tracking is answered.
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Cow Training, Garrocha Pole, Horse Training Questions – Mary Kitzmiller – 05-10-18 by Horseware
Mary Kiztmiller answers listener questions about introducing a horse to the Garrocha pole, getting a horse to stop on his hindquarters, how and why to introduce a target using positive reinforcement. Jerry Jones joins us to talk about saddle training a steer.
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Equine Restraint, Knight’s Mustang Update, Focused Pony – 04-12-18 Mary Kitzmiller – by Horseware
On this Mary Kitzmiller training show by Horseware Josh Knight gives us an update on his Extremem Mustang Makeover project and listener Kim calls in live with a training question about a horse who had bit issues do to tooth problems that have been fixed. Mary and Jenn tag team on topics like restraint, focus and standing still on a loose rein.
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Karrasch Un-Round Pen, Horse Training in Bite Size Bits, 03-08-18 Mary Kitzmiller – by Horseware
On this Training with Mary episode by Horseware we catch up with Mustang Sage, discuss breaking down the training process into digestible pieces, and take the pen out of round pen with Shawna Karrasch. Listener questions include bolting, mouthy yearlings and high energy, out of shape horses.
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Mustang Magic Champ Graham, Training Tools, Hot Horses – 02-08-18 Mary Kitzmiller – by Horseware
On today’s training with Mary Kitzmiller episode brought to you by Horseware, we chat with Cavin Graham about Mustangs starting horses from scratch, listener Megan asks about working with hot or distracted horses, Mary talks about how certain training tools or techniques can get a bad rap and nippy ponies are addressed.
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Cowboy Dressage Liberty, Hard Mouthed Horses- Mary Kitzmiller Training – 01-11-18 by Horseware
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.
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12-14-2017 Mary Kitzmiller Training by Horseware – America’s Mustang, Donkey Training, Putting On The Brakes
Classic Revisit: In this Training with Mary Kitzmiller we speak with inventor Louisa Williams from Horseware on the Icevibe Technology, Kyla Hogan of Mustang Heritage Foundation tells us about AmericasMustang.com and Mary answers listeners questions about training donkeys and stopping the bolter. Listen in…
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11-07-2017 Mary Kitzmiller Training by Horseware – Unicorn in Training, Loading Woes, Rearing, Magen Warlick
On today’s Training with Mary Kitzmiller by Horseware edition listener Allison calls in to ask about what to do with a horse who rears, Mary explains why trail miles are important, catching a difficult to catch horse and dealing with a horse who bolts out of the trailer. Extreme Cowboy Race champion Magen Warlick shares why she loves the sport. Listen in…
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10-12-2017 Mary Kitzmiller Training by Horseware – The American Stock Horse Association and Listener Training Questions
Robert Harley of the American Stock Horse Association shares details on their pleasure, trail, reining and working cow horse classes. Plus, Mary Kitzmiller answers listener training on downward transitions, spins, flags and knowing what you want from training before you start. Listen in…
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08-10-2017 Mary Kitzmiller Training by Horseware – Train 5 Sections Every Day, Jimbo Albritton, Listener Questions
On today’s training with Mary Kitzmiller by Horseware show we get a Mongol Derby update, discuss training our horse in sections every day, learn about Jimbo Albritton’s program for mustangs and answer listener questions about control issues in the open, horses who paw and lots more. Listen in…
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07-13-2017 Mary Kitzmiller Training by Horseware – One Sexy Saddle, Release, Pressure and Unsticking Your Horse
Mary Kitzmiller answers listener training questions on pressure, release, trailer loading, unsticking your horse and fussy bit issues. Plus, she chats with makers of her super sexy tooled saddle, Barbara Caiado and Jamie Drizin of DP Saddlery. Listen in….
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06-08-2017 Mary Kitzmiller Training by Horseware – James Shaw on Feel, Energy Plus Tarp Troubles, Canter Work
On today’s training with Mary Kitzmiller episode by Horseware we wax poetic about crazy neighbors, James Shaw talks about feel and energy in the saddle and the value of being teachable and Mary answers listener questions about tarp work, when to ask for the correct lead and teaching chickens to play the piano. Listen in…
Read More05-11-2017 Mary Kitzmiller Training by Horseware – Split Don’t Lump Your Training, Craig Johnson, The Dead Horse Test
In this Training with Mary Kitzmiller by Horseware episode we learn about lumping and splitting training tasks, trailer loading insights, settling your horse at a show and much more. Craig Johnson shares his horse of a lifetime story and helps explain roping a horses foot. Listen in…
Read More04-13-2017 Mary Kitzmiller Training by Horseware – The Cowboys Documentary, Using A Pole for Gentling
In this Training with Mary Kitzmiller by Horseware we talk about Mary’s newest Mustangs, John Langmore talks about why he is making a documentary about the modern cowboy and Kitty Lauman explains using a pole to help gentle a horse. Listen in…
Read More03-23-2017 – Kitzmiller’s Roots, Putting a Handle on a Horse, Extreme Mountain Trail
In today’s show we listen back to a few of our favorites. Mary Kitzmiller shares her Cowgirl origin story and how to teach a horse to lay down, Waylene Wilson talks about putting a handle on a horse and Mark Bolender defines Extreme Mountain Trail. Listen in…
Read More03-09-2017 Mary Kitzmiller Training by Horseware – Chaining Behaviors, Jumping Western, Dana Lovell
In this Training with Mary Kitzmiller by Horseware we talk about chaining behaviors, jumping in a western saddle, training a horse to soften and collect, beginners training foals and Dana Lovell has some tips for preparing for extreme trail challenges and those inevitable ‘oh crap’ moments. Listen in…
Read More02-09-2017 Mary Kitzmiller Training by Horseware – Training Aids, Callie Rae King, Being A Fearful Rider
In this Training with Mary Kitzmiller by Horseware we talk about using training aids, Callie Rae King shares her training philosophy, K.I.C.K. Your Fear of Horses author Heidi Johnson McLaughlin talks about being a fearful rider. Listener questions include retraining a bolter, training to halt from the seat. Listen in…
Read More01-12-2017 Mary Kitzmiller Training by Horseware – Is Talking To Your Horse Bad, Shawna Karrasch
In this Training with Mary Kitzmiller by Horseware we talk about not talking to your horse, Shawna Karrasch stops by for a global look at positive reinforcement training and then Mary answers listener question about keeping your horse fit and supple in winter. Listen in…
Read More12-27-2016 Mary Kitzmiller Training by Horseware – Too Bomb Proof, Lynn Palm, Sean Patrick, Marsha Sapp
In this Training with Mary Kitzmiller by Horseware we’ll enjoy a mash up of previous episodes featuring Mary’s take on too much desensitization, Sean Patrick and Marsha Sapp on Western Dressage and Lynn Palm (from Dressage Radio Show). Listen in…
Read More12-08-2016 Mary Kitzmiller Training by Horseware – Come Forward Cue, Head Flipping Help, Confidence Builders, A Song For Mary
In this Training with Mary Kitzmiller by Horseware we chat about the many applications of the come forward cue, dealing with a horse that flips his head and horses that lack self confidence. We all get a laugh from Auditor Jerry’s song about Mary. Listen in…
Read More11-10-2016 Mary Kitzmiller Training by Horseware – Samantha Reed’s Mustang Mare, Q& A: Mounting Block, Collection and More
In this Training with Mary Kitzmiller by Horseware Samantha Reed talks about her Mustang Magic mare Clementine and we answer listener questions about collection, mount blocks, aids for dull horses and much more. Listen in…
Read More10-13-2016 Mary Kitzmiller Training by Horseware – Positive Reinforcement First Steps, Justin Dunn, Listener Q&A, Goats vs. Pebras
In this Training with Mary Kitzmiller by Horseware Mary explains how to get started with positive reinforcement training, Justin Dunn talks about how to combine horse training and vacation and listeners ask questions about food aggressive behaviors, targets and fixing a horse who gallops sideways to be with his buddies. Cat Hill from World Class Grooming has some winter blanketing tips in the Horseware grooming tip segment. Listen in…
Read More09-27-2016 by Horseware – Rodeo Photographer Hollenback, Sissy Smith King, Horsemanship Challenge Winner Williams, Kitzmiller’s Horse Balloon
On today’s Horseware Western Adventure Tuesday Horse Holster inventor Brooke Beers takes the co-host spot as we chat with Rodeo Photographer David Hollenback, WOKRHA President and extreme horsewoman Sissy Smith King, Ultimate Horsemanship Challenge winner Joe Williams tells us about the Ride for Katie and Mary Kitzmiller has a live report from the Central Washington State Fair. Listen in…
Read More09-08-2016 Mary Kitzmiller Training by Horseware – Horse Education Company, Starting the Side Pass, Trailer UN-Loading and More
In this Training with Mary Kitzmiller by Horseware we are joined by Sara Johnson with Horse Education Company and Mary answers listener submitted questions about training for better brakes, horses who won’t let you mount and training a horse to side pass. This month’s training tip is about teaching a horse to safely get out of the horse trailer. Listen in…
Read More08-11-2016 Mary Kitzmiller Training by Horseware – Trick Training with Mary Rivers, No Rein Stop, More Training Q & A
In this Training with Mary Kitzmiller by Horseware we speak with trick trainer and trick riding coach Mary Rivers and Jeff Sims from Trial Guard talks about what we need on board before we hit the road. Mary answers training questions about teaching a stop sans reins, training a second career horse vs. an untouched one. Listen in…
Read More07-14-2016 Mary Kitzmiller Training by Horseware – America’s Mustang, Donkey Training, Putting On The Brakes
In this Training with Mary Kitzmiller we speak with inventor Louisa Williams from Horseware on the Icevibe Technology, Kyla Hogan of Mustang Heritage Foundation tells us about AmericasMustang.com and Mary answers listeners questions about training donkeys and stopping the bolter. Listen in…
Read More06-09-2016 Mary Kitzmiller Training by Horseware – Training Q & A, Dominique Ferraro, Farrier David Landreville
This On today’s Training with Mary Kitzmiller by Horseware we answer listener questions about pawing on the cross ties, laying a horse down and lots more. Guests include Dominique Ferraro from Zebras-R-Us and farrier David Landreville. Listen in…
Read MoreHITM for 05-12-2016 Mary Kitzmiller Training by Horseware – Training Q&A, TB Makeover Free Style Fun, Mustang Makeover Winner Saap
This On today’s Training with Mary Kitzmiller by Horseware we answer listener questions about positive reinforcement training, improving softness in senior horses, getting sticky horses moving and lots more. Guests include Steuart Pittman on the 2016 Thoroughbred Makeover and Florida Mustang Makeover winner Marsha Hartford-Saap. Listen in…
Read MoreHITM for 04-14-2016 Mary Kitzmiller Training by Horseware – California Bridle Horse, Your Training Questions Answered
This On today’s Training with Mary Kitzmiller episode by Horseware Jeff Sanders explains the California Bridle Horse and we answer listener’s questions about ground tying, mounting, fixing a sticky horse and more! Listen in…
Read MoreHITM for 03-10-2016 with Mary Kitzmiller – TB Makeover Strategies, Warwick Schiller on Overcoming Anxiety
This On today’s Training with Mary Kitzmiller episode we’ve got a minor TB invasion as Amy Nelson swaps training ideas with Mary about their 2016 RRTP Makeover horses. Warwick Schiller takes on a topic that always gets horse owners wound up, how to help nervous or anxious horses. Listen in…
Read MoreHITM for 02-26-2016 with Mary Kitzmiller – Nick Dowers Cow Horses, Moonshine and the Disosour Rider
This Mary Kitzmiller episode addresses a listener question on how to avoid treat obsession in your horse, we speak to Dinosaur Rider Michael Gascon and Road to the Horse Competitor Nick Dowers on Cow Horse Training. Plus, we hear all about Mary’s new OTTB named “Moonshine”. Listen in…
Read MoreHITM for 02-19-2016 by Kentucky Performance Products – Road to the Horse Party with Kitzmiller, Sronce, Bland, Winters, James & Freezer Full of Crows
Today’s Kentucky Performance Products edition Tammy Sronce & Mary Kitzmiller co-host we welcome a rambunctious remuda of Road to the Horse guests: Tootie Bland, Richard Winters and Dan James. Really Bad Ads features some unusual freezer contents, a fixed pony and a guy who regrets getting goats. Listen in…
Read MoreHITM for 01-14-2016 with Mary Kitzmiller – Liberty Safety, Falling Off with Craig Johnson, Jen Digate Horses vs. Dogs
Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn talk liberty training safety. Plus, Craig Johnson on how to fall off in style and Jen Digate on differences and similarities in training dogs and horses with clickers. Listen in…
Read MoreHITM for 12-10-2015 with Mary Kitzmiller – Guy McLean, Zebras R Us on Training Exotics and Mary Does Las Vegas
On today’s Mary Kitzmiller have fun training your horse edition Mary shares stories about attending Cowboy Christmas and the NFR in Las Vegas. Guests include Dominique Ferraro with some fascinating insight into training long ears and Guy McLean chats about horse training. Listen in…
Read MoreHITM for 11-12-2015 with Mary Kitzmiller – Mugging Behavior, Modern Vaquero Horsemanship, Most Wanted Thoroughbred Winner Lindsey Partridge
On today’s Mary Kitzmiller have fun training your horse edition Mary starts us off with some excellent advice to avoid being mugged – by your horse! Jeff Sanders has a fascinating Vequero history lesson and sliding into the third half of the show Lindsey Partridge, winner of America’s Most Wanted Thoroughbred. Listen in…
Read MoreHITM for 10-29-2015 with Mary Kitzmiller – Bobby Kerr’s Rodeo Act and Alyssa is off to the EXCA World Show
Bobby Kerr stops by to talk about his amazing rodeo act and Alyssa Plackemeier Litwin on preparing for the Extreme Cowboy Association World Show in Hamilton TX. Plus, Mary’s Training Tip is on the “Seeking Part of the Brain”. Listen in…
Read MoreHITM for 09-10-2015 with Mary Kitzmiller – Training Around the World from Poland to England to the USA
On today’s training with Mary Kitzmiller episode Mary tells us all about her colt starting competition in Poland and brings on the winner, Guy Robertson from England. Then we head to Poland and meet the organizers of the Considering the Horse clinic and James Cooler does a training tip on training with layers. Listen in…
Read MoreHITM for 08-06-2015 with Mary Kitzmiller – Training For Emotional Control, Justin Dunn Going Bitless, Mustang Heritage Foundation
On today’s training with Mary Kitzmiller episode Mary explains how to use positive reinforcement to teach your horse to be still emotionally, Justin Dunn talks about how his Mustangs are helping young cancer patients and Byron Hogan from the Mustang Heritage Foundation tells us about ways they help Mustangs find homes. Listen in…
Read MoreHITM for 07-09-2015 with Mary Kitzmiller – Why I Do Clicker Training, Sid Zacharias’ Mustang Makeover Methods, Miranda Lyon in Africa
On today’s training with Mary Kitzmiller episode Mary tells us about her light bulb moment with clicker training and announces the three finalists in the Name the Zedonk Contest. Guests include Sid Zacharias on his method for training Mustangs for makeover competitions and Miranda Lyon tells us about her adventures in Namibia Africa and an upcoming clinic she is doing with Mary. Listen in…
Read MoreHITM for 06-11-2015 with Mary Kitzmiller – Poisoned Cues, Dan James at Liberty, Marti McGinnis Marketing
On today’s training with Mary Kitzmiller episode Mary rescued some mules and donkeys so we’ll hear the whole story and then we’ll learn about “poisoned cues” and how to fix them. Dan James talks liberty training and Marti McGinnis shows us how to put a good handle on our marketing plan. Listen in…
Read MoreHITM for 05-29-2015 – Mary Kitzmiller, Rise to the Level of Your Horse, Working Obstacles with Donna Duvall, John Saint Ryan Garrocha
On today’s training with Mary Kitzmiller episode Mary explains ‘rising to the level of your horse’, Donna Duvall gets us through some ground obstacles the right way and John Saint Ryan entertains us with stories about training with the Garrocha and jumping off a cliff. Listen in…
Read MoreHITM for 04-09-2015 – Mary Kitzmiller – Training Other Equids, Biomechanics for Better Performance, Patrick & Sapp – Why Western Dressage
On today’s training with Mary Kitzmiller episode Mary compares training horses to other equids, a topic inspired by her recently acquired Zedonk. Guests include Shelby Hume on biomechanics for better performance, Sean Patrick and Marsha Sapp on western Dressage. Listen in…
Read MoreHITM for 03-12-2015 – Mary Kitzmiller – Countdown to Competition, Craig Johnson, James Cooler
On today’s training with Mary Kitzmiller episode Mary talks about her count down plan for this year’s Road to the Horse. Craig Johnson talks about Ranch Riding, making ground work more productive and advice for show prep. Rounding out the show James Cooler goes beyond a great foundation. Listen in…
Read MoreHITM for 02-12-2015 – Mary Kitzmiller – What It Means To Win, Clicking With Kurland, Reynolds on Strengths
On today’s training with Mary Kitzmiller episode Mary and Glenn chat about pole dancing and what it really means to win. Guests Alexandra Kurland and Gary Reynolds cover a wide range of topics from reward based clicker training to owning the performance. Listen in…
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