Adult Onset Horsemanship

Let us know how we're doing. Please understand that we can't reply or see your info. 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 communitie...

Let us know how we're doing. Please understand that we can't reply or see your info. 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 watch Blaz...

Let us know how we're doing. Please understand that we can't reply or see your info. 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 neurosc...

Let us know how we're doing. Please understand that we can't reply or see your info. 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. Fe...

Let us know how we're doing. Please understand that we can't reply or see your info. 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. Here's th...

Let us know how we're doing. Please understand that we can't reply or see your info. 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 thi...

Let us know how we're doing. Please understand that we can't reply or see your info. 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. Un...

Let us know how we're doing. Please understand that we can't reply or see your info. 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 wi...

Let us know how we're doing. Please understand that we can't reply or see your info. 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...

Let us know how we're doing. Please understand that we can't reply or see your info. 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 does. Wh...

Let us know how we're doing. Please understand that we can't reply or see your info. It was my pleasure to chat with one of my favorite people in the horse world in this episode of Adult Onset Horsemanship Podcast.  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 Eque...

Let us know how we're doing. Please understand that we can't reply or see your info. 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 a...

Let us know how we're doing. Please understand that we can't reply or see your info. 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 attrac...

Let us know how we're doing. Please understand that we can't reply or see your info. 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, includi...

Let us know how we're doing. Please understand that we can't reply or see your info. 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...

Let us know how we're doing. Please understand that we can't reply or see your info. 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 int...

Let us know how we're doing. Please understand that we can't reply or see your info. 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....

Let us know how we're doing. Please understand that we can't reply or see your info. 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...

Let us know how we're doing. Please understand that we can't reply or see your info. 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 t...

Let us know how we're doing. Please understand that we can't reply or see your info. 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...

Let us know how we're doing. Please understand that we can't reply or see your info. 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 o...

Let us know how we're doing. Please understand that we can't reply or see your info. 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, wh...

Let us know how we're doing. Please understand that we can't reply or see your info. 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 po...

Let us know how we're doing. Please understand that we can't reply or see your info. 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 need for do...

Let us know how we're doing. Please understand that we can't reply or see your info. For episode 3, my guest is Jay Finn of Abita Springs, La. Jay and his fiance, Willow, run Finn Sport and Performance Horses. Jay specializes in Reining and Reined Cowhorse training. He started early, so at his young, tender age of 30, he's already had success in the show pen. Jay worked for Josh Lyons...