Smart Boots, Brown Beauty and Realli Bad Adz for April 17, 2026 by Kentucky Performance Products - Horses in the Morning

In this episode of Horses in the Morning, hosts Glenn Geek and Jamie Jennings dive into a mix of equine innovation, history, and humor. The show kicks off with exciting news about the FDA approval of GastroBim, the first generic version of GastroGard, offering a more affordable option for treating equine gastric ulcers. The hosts discuss the implications of this development, especially given the high cost of the brand-name version and the common practice of importing it from overseas. They then shift focus to the upcoming Kentucky Derby, sharing early contenders and their intriguing names—like Albus Dumbledore and Renegade—while reflecting on the tradition of using names to predict winners. A major highlight is the introduction of a revolutionary new hoof boot developed in collaboration with German industrial giant Continental. This high-tech boot uses seven sensors and AI to analyze a horse’s gait in real time, detecting early signs of lameness and providing performance benchmarks for elite and recreational horses alike. The episode also features a deep dive into equine history, including the legendary steeplechaser Kato Star and the origin of the Twin Spires at Churchill Downs. The segment concludes with a lighthearted but pointed look at 'Really Bad Ads,' where listeners submit bizarre or misleading horse listings, including a scammer posting the same horse at three different prices and a man seeking a 'trail gelding' that’s actually a goose with a murderous reputation.