Enchanted Thoroughbreds, Non Horse People and Weird News for April 22, 2026 by Chewy - Horses in the Morning

In this episode of Horses in the Morning, hosts Glenn DeGeek and Jamie Jennings open with a personal update from Glenn, who shares that a wildfire has erupted just three miles from his home in Goethe Forest, Florida, burning 1,400 acres in less than 24 hours. Despite the danger, he remains hopeful the fire is contained and not heading toward his property. The episode then transitions into a lighthearted segment on 'things non-horse people say about horses,' featuring humorous anecdotes from listeners—including the mistaken belief that a buckskin horse with black legs is 'golden ombre' and the confusion between 'lunging' and 'flogging.' The show highlights Enchanted Thoroughbreds, a Texas-based 501(c)(3) rescue founded by Victoria Hilton, spotlighting two 30-year-old retired quarter horses, Gus and Dwight, who were rescued from starvation. The episode also covers a mix of weird news, including a truck crash in Tennessee that spilled a million bees, a 91-year-old woman missing a check-in call because she was playing video games, and a former employee in Ohio who set fire to fuel tanks while stealing gas and smoking. The hosts close with a creative hack from a listener who used duct-taped pickle buckets to make dressage letters, praising the ingenuity and cost-effectiveness. The episode balances emotional gravity with humor, showcasing both the vulnerability of rural life to wildfires and the resilience of horse rescues. Key takeaways include the importance of community support in horse rescues, the value of creative problem-solving in equestrian life, and the need for vigilance in fire-prone areas. The hosts emphasize the emotional and physical toll of rescuing senior horses and the joy of giving them a peaceful retirement. The tone remains upbeat and engaging, with a strong sense of camaraderie among listeners and hosts. The episode closes with a reminder of the power of small acts of kindness and innovation in the equestrian world.