Episode Details

We take a look at the new documentary "High Waves & Horses" with guest Smokie Brannaman. We dive deep into Smokie’s journey—from surviving a difficult childhood alongside his brother Buck to his 23-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard and his lifelong connection to the healing power of horses. Plus, we bring you the latest updates from the 2026 Mongol Derby, and preview the upcoming excitement at the World Equestrian Games in Aachen, with a look at the U.S. Dressage and Eventing squads. Listen in...

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4015– Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
• Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
• Title Sponsor: WERM Flooring
• Pic Credit: Smokie Brannaman
• Guest: Smokie Brannaman on High Waves & Horses | Facebook | YouTube | Website
• Sponsor: ClariFly Larvicide
• Sponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

• 01:20 - Mongol Derby race update
• 03:20 - Daily Winnies (listener birthdays)
• 05:20 - Introduces guest Smokey Brannaman
• 06:45 - Origins of “High Waves and Horses” documentary
• 08:20 - Childhood, foster parents, and life lessons
• 10:24 - Why a cowboy joined the Coast Guard
• 12:00 - Coast Guard career and duties
• 14:04 - Returning to Wisconsin & post-service life
• 15:32 - Shaping the documentary’s focus
• 19:05 - First screening and film festival plans
• 21:12 - Patreon, YouTube, Facebook info
• 22:47 - Sam Elliott lookalike chat
• 24:20 - Aachen WEG preview & U.S. teams