Ep. 68 Josh Nichol, Relational Horsemanship
Josh is a friend and has been on the podcast before. He’s from Alberta, and like all Canadians that I’ve met, is a very nice and good natured guy. He’s got a heart to help people and a very thoughtful perspective. He understands that this is a lifelong journey, as evidenced by his tag line,…
Ep 67 December Live Q&A with Followers
This episode is turned over to you. Last week I made the offer of doing a live Q & A over zoom. It went quite well and they kept me busy answering their questions for a couple of hours. We’ll be doing more of these types of Live Q & As, so make sure you’re…
Dec 12th Live Q&A
Ep. 66 Kerry Thomas, Sensory Soundness, Equine Psychology
Kerry Thomas never meant to be in the horse business. He started out observing animals in a biological research way and had the chance opportuntity to observe mustangs and predators. He’s also colorblind and that changes the way he literally sees horses, which lead to him seeing them differently, figuratively. I really appreciate his take…
Ep. 65 Gretchen Deane MMCP, Neuromuscular Equine Dentistry
Gretchen Deane is an accomplished rider. She’s an accomplished bodyworker with experience and training in both The Masterson Method, and Reiki healing. She’s also a trained and practicing neuromuscular equine dentist and an overall cool lady.This is a must listen episode in my opinion. Equine dentistry is probably the low hanging fruit of horse care…
December Live Q&A
December 12th, at 7 pm, CST, we’ll have a FREE Live Q&A. Do you have a question on something that’s come up during a podcast? Maybe something on trailer loading, working a green horse, a bit something or other, or anything else, here’s your opportunity to ask it. This will be a Zoom call. You…
Ep 64 Q&A with Nicole Shoup
You can find Nicole at these links:https://www.facebook.com/p/Nicole-Shoup-Horsemanship-100091774544130/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTJ7qxudfdhvqYcNiyJR2yAhttps://www.patreon.com/NicoleShoupHorsemanshiphttps://www.instagram.com/nicoleshoup/ To get to the new self-guided version of “The Bit Course” or to get on my newsletter:https://thebitcourse.com/self-guided-homehttps://dauphinhorsemanship.com/
Ep. 63 Sagebrush Sara (Sara Lowe), Confidence Course Clinician, Mounted Patrol Training, Mental Health Advocate
I met Sara this past February at Buck the Trend. This was a mental health conference put on by Maddy Butcher and Best Horse Practices for the ranching, horse, and agriculture industry professionals. As Sara talks about in this episode, that conference had a profound effect on her.Sara has owned a horse magazine, puts on…
Ep. 62 Amy Lang, ARL Creative
I’ve known Amy Lang for over a decade and she’s a treasure within our industry. She’s been a collegiate equestrian, trainer, has a masters in Equine Management, ran a massive lessons program at a huge public stable, has been a vet tech, and is now running her own marketing firm aimed at helping equine business…
Ep. 61 Dave Duquette, of Western Justice, and Colton Woods, Part 2
Join Dave Duquette, Colton Woods, and myself as we get further into the troubles and problems in the U.S. Horse Industry. In this part we talk about slaughter, animal rights vs animal welfare, branding mustangs, self policing within our industry, attempts at banning rodeo in California and New York, the Horse Protection Act and…
Ep. 60 Dave Duquette, of Western Justice, and Colton Woods, Part 1
Dave Duquette is a Marine, Horse Trainer, and Emmy Winner. He has also been fighting for the agricultural industry and particularly the horse business for a long time. He used to work at Protect the Harvest and started Western Justice several years ago. Western Justice has the mission to fight animal extremist groups and the…
Ep. 59 Ben Longwell, True West Horsemanship
Ben Longwell trains horses in the vaquero tradition. His business name is True West Horsemanship. He lived for 11 years in New Zealand, where his wife is from. They moved back to Oregon a couple of years ago with their 4 children. Ben’s well experienced at doing clinics and presentations. He’s also got a podcast…
Ep. 58 Kerri Lake, Generation of Harmony
Kerri Lake, whose business is Generation of Harmony, is all about Being Human Differently. She teaches interspecies consciousness and human evolution. Her primary vehicle for awakening and personal evolution in this life has been relationships – with family, with animals, with partners, with Creator Consciousness and within herself. Her immediate family has been the…
Ep. 57 Noche Miller, Horse and Cow Tricks, R+ Training, and Equine Swirls/Whorls
Mrs. Noche Miller thought that I wasn’t giving positive reinforcement training and trick training their just due, so she wanted to come on and offer her perspective. She trains horses and cows to do tricks, owns a Guiness World Record for most tricks performed by a cow in one minute (video in the links) and…
Ep. 56 Will Friday, Performance Equine Bodywork
Will Friday is both a Masterson Method Practitioner and nutrition advisor for Legacy Equine. We met at Jim Masterson’s Gathering last January and I thought he’d make a good guest.We get into his past career in the outdoor industry and that he’s only been doing the horse thing for about 15 years now. I…
Ep. 55 September ’24 Q&A with Daniel
It’s just me this time answering your questions. I hope that’s enough, but I’m open to feedback here. If you want more Q&A’s, let me know. If you just want interviews, let me know that too.In this episode I touch on the topic of tongue sensitivity that I heard a bit fitter discuss on another…
Ep. 54 Dr. Shelly Appleton, Calm Willing Confident Horses
Dr. Shelley Appleton has a PhD in Human Learning, is a pharmacist, and horse trainer/clinician in Australia. She uses her understanding in how humans learn to show them better ways to get along with their horses.This episode is destined to go down as one of the best ones we’ve done. We get deep into the…
Ep. 53 Mike and Christine Stokley, Big Creek Livestock
Mike and Christine Stokley own Big Creek Livestock near Lexington, Ky. They stand the stallion Pepto Shine, have a small broodmare band, give lessons and clinics, and raise commercial cattle. I met them a couple of years ago and appreciated their knowledge and obvious experience during a cattle working mini-clinic and demo. The thing that…
Ep. 52 Leslie Desmond
This is a long awaited episode! Leslie is someone that I truly get a kick out of. Her mind is very intelligent and complex. She’s the author of one of the best horse books ever written, “True Horsemanship Through Feel”, which she lovingly refers to as “Bill’s Book”. Leslie does have a benefit clinic…
Ep. 51 Carl Bledsoe, Just Gait, Gaited Horse Clinician
If you have any questions about gaited horses, soring, what gaited horses are all about, why they gait, what the difference gaits are, etc. this one will be right up your alley. Carl and his wife Tammy own Just Gait and travel around teaching a better way to handle gaited horses. Carl was awarded the…
Ep. 50 Patrick King Horsemanship and Dressage
Patrick King is our first guest to come back and be on the podcast for a second time. He’s a Classical Dressage clinician and trainer who also has a background in the more foundational type of horsemanship taught by one of his early mentors, Ray Hunt.Patrick and I talk horses, but a big chunck of…
Ep. 49 Gillian Higgins of Horses Inside Out, International Equine Anatomy Expert
I was privileged to present alongside Gillian Higgins at The Masterson Method International Gathering, in Gillian’s home of the United Kingdom, this past April. Her talk was passionate, funny, and well thought out. Her demonstration with horses in the arena was insightful and the painting of the musculoskeletal system on the horse brings understanding…
Ep. 48 Lee McLean, Canadian Horsewoman, Author, and Sidesaddle Aficionado
Ep. 48 Lee McLean, Canadian Horsewoman, Author, and Sidesaddle Aficionado is Live. I’ve been very proud of the content we’ve been producing on the Adult Onset Horsemanship Podcast. That being said, I think this is a pretty special episode that sets a new bar. You really need to listen to this one. Lee has written…
Ep. 47 Gwynn Turnbull of The Californios
Gwynn Turnbull co-founded one of the most successful and cool events of our age, The Californios Ranch Roping & Stock Horse Contest. It ran for years and eventually she took lessons she’d learned in the film industry to produce, film, edit, and put out several very well liked videos, beginning with “Branding: Roping & Stock…
Ep. 45 The Bit Course Introduction
I try not to use the podcast for direct self-promotion very often. That being said, I am a business owner and my purpose in all of this is to help you get along better with your horses and still feed my family. Hopefully, this podcast has served to let you get a feel for my…
Ep 46 Richard Boatwright of B1 Horsemanship
If you like episodes of two experienced trainers sharing war stories, lessons learned, strategies, what questions they ask themselves, what they see in the world of horses, and much more, this one’s for you. Richard Boatwright hails from Florida originally, but he’s cowboy’d on both coasts and in between. Richard ran the Creek Plantation in…
Ep. 44 Mark Lyon, Clinician and Traveling Colt Starter
Mark Lyon has been there, done that, got the t-shirt, and wore out the t-shirt. I really enjoy getting to talk with fellow horsemen/women that specialize in colt starting. Especially, when they also start a variety of breeds for a variety of disciplines, like I do. When Mark and I had our feeling each other…
Ep. 43 Colton Woods, Cinderella of Cats, Clinician, Horse Business Mentor
Once you listen to this one, the title will make sense. I was encouraged to talk with Colton by a mutual friend, and I feel like I owe that friend a bottle of something. Colton is a very thoughtful guy with a heart for helping people, but in pragmatic ways. He’s ambitious and driven, but…
Ep. 42 Jim Groesbeck, Working Equitation Trainer, Vaquero, Mule Man
I always aim for candid conversations and Jim showed up in spades. He’s got a lot of experience training a variety of horses over a 4 decades long career. He’s also very well read and uses that to form the basis for his opinions. He’s trained mules, packed in the mountains, done the vaquero thing,…
Ep. 41 Kent Rollins Cowboy/Chuck Wagon Cook
I really do try to get guests that I genuinely find interesting and those won’t all be horse trainers/breeders/vets. Sometimes we go to the peripheral. Kent Rollins is the King of the Cowboy Cooks. “Can’t get full on fancy” is his motto. He’s been on more cooking shows than you can count. He’s beaten…
Ep. 40 Richard Winters
It was my pleasure to speak with a horseman that I have admired for a long time, and one who probably doesn’t need an introduction. There are those horseman that you like and respect, and then there are those that you’ve never heard say a single thing that you didn’t agree with. Richard is…
Ep. 39 Steve Rother, The Horse Teacher
Steve Rother first hit my radar years ago when I saw a video of him doing a demo at an expo. The skill and horsemanship was evident, but he also had a set of jokes that his horse was in on, as he mimicked characitures of different disciplines. A skilled horseman and a man after…
Ep. 38 Katrin Silva
As with several past guests, I met Katrin Silva at the Best Horse Practices Summit last fall. I immediately liked her and could tell within seconds that she was a technical and experienced rider. She specialized in Classical Dressage, but does still compete. She kicks butt in Western Dressage too, gives lessons, and works with…
Ep. 37 Patrick King, Classical Dressage with a Scoche of Western Horsemanship
A prime guest for a prime number, Patrick King is a product of two worlds. He apprenticed under Ray Hunt in his early 20s until Mark Russel brought him into the world of dressage. This might be the highest level and most technical episode we’ve had to date, but I think it will be enlightening…
Ep. 36 Becky Amio, Barrel Racer and Colt Starter
Becky is from California and is a barrel racer. Despite those handicaps, she is quite the horsewoman. She is the only person ever inducted into the California Gymkhana Assoc. Hall of Fame and did it on a purebred Arab. Becky has a bachelors and masters from Cal Poly, Pamona. She’s been a trainer’s assistant to…
Ep. 35 Mallory Preston DVM, Not One More Vet Ambassador
Many people would be shocked to find out that veterinarians have one of the highest suicide rates of any profession. 1 in 6 vets have thought of suicide. This crisis is across the board, affecting all generations, and even vet students, to a much higher degree than the average population. To combat this mental and…
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The Untold Magnet Conspiracy
Understanding the physiology and biomechanics of horses is becoming more layman friendly in this world of YouTube videos, Facebook posts, and availability of information in other forms. We are also in a Presidential Election Year and it is about time someone spoke up about the most unspoken conspiracy affecting the Horse Industry. We should all…
Caveat Emptor: (Let the Buyer Beware)
It is a sad truth, but we horse professionals tend to offer lots of advice about how to deal with horses, but we seldom offer candid information about protecting yourself from other people in the horse business. Another sad truth is that the best and worst people in the world are in the horse business.…
Cueing Your Horse to Relax
Sometimes, just before I show, I get nervous. As I was leaving the arena after my first time showing a cutting horse, I couldn’t have told you the color of the 3 cows I had just worked. Sound familiar? One of the best and worst things that you can say about horses is that…
Because Your Kiss Is On My List
Because Your Kiss is on My List, Of the Best Things in Life First things first, if you didn’t read that title jamming along with Hall and Oates, we can’t be friends. As a trainer/clinician/coach, we pretty much never come across a performance horse rider who doesn’t need a little more umph from their mount…
Ep. 34 Jason Swick, Let Freedom Rein Podcast Host, and Co-host/Producer of Chris Cox’s Come Ride the Journey Podcast
Jason Swick was just some guy I met at the Best Horse Practices Summit last fall and we started up a conversation while pulling cockleburs out of a paint horse’s tail behind the scenes. We hit it off immediately and I discovered a pretty unique and interesting guy in the horse world and warrior communities.…
Ep. 33 Denis Stefan: Romanian Actor, Horseman, Kassia Horseback archer, and Stuntman
Join me for a long overdue episode with my friend Denis Stefan. Denis is from Romania and has been an actor over there since the early 2000s. Through acting he found horses and he’s become a true horseman, spending the last 15 years training, instructing and doing exhibitions. He’s done stunts for the movies and…
Ep. 32 Mike Kevil
Join me as I fulfill a wish and have a very satisfying conversation with one of my first heroes in this business. Mike Kevil has worked with or for all of the legends. He was one of the first guys to come out with a colt starting book and video for Western Horseman. That video…
Ep. 31 Van Hargis, Master Horseman
“Van Hargis has been called one of today’s most versatile horsemen, a designation that reflects a lifetime devoted to learning-and communicating-the elements of superior horsemanship as applied in a variety of disciplines.”Van is a veteran horse trainer, clinician, and expo presenter. He’s been all over the world giving clinics and doing demonstrations and is an…
Ep. 30 Dr. Sheryl King PhD. Retired Prof Emeritus Southern Illinois University Part 2
We continue our journey down the rabbit hole with Dr. King, Ret. Prof. Emeritus of Southern Illinois Univ. and founder of their Equine Program. Dr. King continues to share tales of her experiences and we talk specifically about reproduction in horses and some interesting oddities, as well as some specifics on research, how to find…
Ep. 29 Dr. Sheryl King PhD. Retired Prof Emeritus Southern Illinois University Part 1
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Sheryl King PhD. Dr. King founded the Equine Program at Southern Illinois University and is now a wonderful speaker and advocate for the Horse World. She served decades on the Illinois Equine Council and shares my love of myth busting. We talk about a lot of different topics…
Ep. 28 Trinity Vandenacre, Montana Horseman and Rancher
I first ran across Montana Rancher on Youtube and immediately liked his delivery and subject matter. Trinity is an agricultural advocate who talks the realities of life in Montana and the horse and cow interests of a cowboy in that area. He has a deep understanding of the ranching and outfitting communities in that world,…
Ep. 26 Wild West Taylor, Mustangs and Science-Based Horsemanship
West Taylor is a very interesting and entertaining guy to talk with. He and his wife own the Wild West Mustang Ranch in Utah. He has been working with mustangs almost exclusively for about 15 years and has been heavily influenced by Dr. Steve Peters’ teachings on the equine nervous systems and neuroscience. West makes…
Ep. 27 Nahshon Cook, Classical Dressage Trainer, Author, Poet
It was a pleasure as always to get to chat with Nahshon Cook. He’s from urban Denver, Co and came across dressage in the way that suites him best, uniquely his own. Nahson is one of a kind and hard not to like. He’s intelligent, philosophical, and insightful. It is on my bucket list to…
Ep. 25 Jec Ballou, Equine Fitness Expert, Classical Dressage Trainer, and Author
It’s my privilege to talk with the incomparable Jec Ballou, whose motto is “fitness is the focus”. Jec is the author of multiple books, including “101 Dressage Exercises for Horse and Rider”, which is endorsed by the US Dressage Federation as a critical for everyone to own book.Few people have the understanding of equine fitness,…
Ep. 24 Season 2 Opener Q&A with Daniel
Welcome to Season 2! Here are some answers to questions and situations of late. Please, take a moment and rate, comment, or share our podcast with friends or on whichever directory you’re listening on. It’s much appreciated and helps make the time we put into this podcast worth it.
Ep. 23 Jim Masterson, The Masterson Method
Our guest this time should need no introduction. Jim Masterson has devised the Masterson Method and founded The Masterson Method, Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork. He’s been all over the world teaching people how to help their horses release tension and it was my pleasure to watch him do his thing at The Best Horse Practices Summit…
Ep. 22 Josh Nichol Relational Horsemanship
This time we talk to Josh Nichol of Josh Nichol Relational Horsemanship. Josh and I will both be presenters at the Best Horse Practices Summit in October, so I thought it’d be nice to chat with him prior. Much of Josh’s life has been spent developing his understanding and knowledge of horsemanship. Under the guidance…
Ep. 21 Adele Shaw, Positive Reinforcement Purist, The Willing Equine
In this episode we talk with someone from the dark side. She feeds treats! Adele Shaw is an internationally recognized mentor and trainer focused on creating a positive relationship between horse and human through science-based training and care practices. Adele is a Certified Horse Behaviour Consultant with the IAABC and an endorsed trainer with the…
Ep. 19 March Q&A with Daniel
We start this one off by discussing some things to keep in mind when choosing a riding instructor or a boarding facility. Racing often gets a bad reputation, but is it all bad? Daniel talks about the importance in the Equine Industry that Racing has and how it actually does benefit all horse owners. Most…
Ep. 18 Wilson Capron Custom Bit and Spur Maker, TCAA Board Member and Artist
Wilson Capron has been on my radar as a custom bit maker for years now. His stuff truly takes function and blends into it artistry and craftsmanship that is second to none. I really admire his eye for balance and style. He’s also pretty good at explaining and showing how he goes about what he…
Ep. 17 Dr. Joe Gotti PhD. Retired Prof. Stephen F. Austin Univ.
It was my pleasure to chat with one of my favorite people in the horse world in this episode. Dr. Joe Gotti spent his career as a Prof. of Animal Science at Stephen F. Austin State University. He founded their Equine Sciences program, as well as the Intercollegiate Equestrian Team and the Intercollegiate Stockhorse Team.…
Ep. 16 Feb. Q & A with Daniel on Science, Research, and Debunking Realities
For our Feb Q & A, Daniel answers a couple of questions from our Facebook Group, “Bits, Spurs, and Good Sense”. We talk about the hackamore vs the snaffle and refute a couple of criticisms about Dr. Robert M. Miller’s Foal Imprinting ideas with the importance of context. Daniel answers another question about a book…
Ep. 15 Bruce Sandifer, Hackamore Man, Bridle Horse Cultivator, and Californio Traditions Teacher
Bruce Sandifer is one of the most knowledgeable guys going teaching the ways of the Californio Traditions and about making Traditional Bridlehorses. He’s also a realist and we have a very candid conversation about ideals vs realities. I learned a lot from him and find this approach to be a very attractive one, with…
Ep. 14 Dr. Robert M. Miller, Veterinarian, Imprinting Teacher, Cartoonist
One of the great things about starting this podcast, besides the sponsors, is that it causes me to reach out to people that I never would have engaged otherwise. Dr. Miller is a pioneer. He had a successful career as a mixed practice veterinarian. He very generously tells us the story of his life, including…
Ep. 13 Amy Skinner, Classical Dressage Trainer, Author, Postural Specialist
In this episode we talk with Amy Skinner. Amy strives to blend horsemanship and classical dressage for a relaxed partnership based in feel. She has a background in Classical Dressage, having spent formative years with Theresa Doherty and now bills herself as a Postural Rehabilitator. She still works with lots of dressage horses, but she’s…
Ep. 12 Q&A with Daniel
For this episode, Daniel delves into several interesting topics. He discusses his views on Nurture vs Nature and some of the interesting genetics that he’s encountered. He offers some tips on setting goals and resolutions and better habits to advance your horsemanship in the new year. Then, we get into a horse’s intuition and discuss…
Ep. 11 Maddy Butcher, Founder of Best Horse Practices Summit, Podcast, Nicker News and more
In this episode of AOH, we turn the tables and interview another interviewer. Maddy Butcher has been a journalist for most of her career, writing for such news outlets as the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post. In 2008 she became a bit more horse-centric and began the newsletter, The Nicker News. She’s since…
Ep. 10 Chris Gregory, CJF AWCF
I’m ecstatic to have Chris Gregory, CJF, FWCF, ASF, for this episode. Chris is possibly the only person in the world to have the highest certifications of 3 major internationally recognized farrier associations. He is the founder of the Heartland Horseshoeing School, author of Gregory’s Textbook of Farriery, and has been one of the most…
Ep. 09 Q&A with Daniel
As this is the first episode released in December, it’s a Q & A, as will be our pattern. Daniel takes these questions from his facebook group, Bits, Spurs, and Good Sense. We’d love to have you if you’d like to join. https://www.facebook.com/groups/795178083941287 The topics covered in this episode are: the differences between horses, mules,…
Ep. 08 John Harrer, Host of “The Whoa Podcast About Horses and Horsemanship”
This week I interview the man who first had me as a guest on his podcast and helped catalyze this whole podcasting journey for me, John Harrer. John has lived most of his life in Bakersfield, Ca, and has been actively chronicling horse events and his own horsemanship journey since 2012. He’s had the unique…
Ep. 07 Geoff Tucker DVM
Dr. Geoff Tucker is an Equine Veterinarian who has specialized in Equine Dentistry since the mid 90’s and has just recently passed his 75,000th dental exam. He gives us some insight into what he’s learned about the inside of a horse’s mouth and best way to care for it. He has a special way of…
Ep. 06 Gerry Cox, Montana Horseman
In this episode, Daniel talks with Gerry Cox. Gerry and his wife Kathleen own and operate Mountain House Stables. You’ve very likely seen one of their coffee mugs floating around. Gerry has lead a very interesting life. As a young man he helped with the Alaskan Pipeline and was an Ice Road Trucker, while living…
Ep. 05 Claire Dupuis, French Reiner and Saddle Fitter
In this episode of AOH, we interview Mrs. Claire Dupuis of Meaux, France. Claire has had an interesting life from being a Ring Sport Dog Breeder (Malinois) to a photographer, horse trainer, and saddle fitter and reseller. I’ve known Claire for about 7 years when I began coaching her from across the pond on a…
Ep. 04 Daniel Q&A
For this episode of AOH Daniel takes a few questions from his facebook group, Bits, Spurs, and Good Sense. He spends about 20 minutes on each one, going in depth on his thoughts on each topic. Question 1 is about chain mouth bits and gag bits. Question 2 is about the leadership approach and the…
Ep. 03 Jay Finn, Reining and Reined Cow Horse Trainer
Jay Finn, reining and reined cowhorse trainer, and farrier joins us for ep. 03. I’ve known Jay a long time and have watched him grow in his career. Joins us as we talk about his journey.
Ep. 02 Heather Northcutt, World Champ, World Show Judge, My Former Apprentice
In this episode Daniel interviews a former apprentice, Heather Northcutt. Heather has a degree in Equine Science from William Woods University and even taught there for a few years after graduation. She has experience with many breeds and disciplines, has won a World Championship in Jr. Ranch Trail, has been a ring steward at the…
Ep. 01 My Wife Interviews Me
For our initial offering, we thought that a more personal touch was needed. My wife will be conducting the interview this time and I’ll be the subject. We discuss our life. We laugh. We flirt. We talk about some of our personal horses and just our life in general. It is our intention to have…
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