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Adult Onset Horsemanship

An informal and candid podcast discussing real world horsemanship with respected and experienced experts. Daniel is a guy who is good with horses. He has a background in cutting where he was predominantly involved in developing aged event horses and started over 1000 head of colts, many of whom went on to win lots of cash. A very bad horse wreck at a horse show, involving his niece, prompted him to begin working with people and showing them a no BS version of how to not get killed by their horses. He’s since worked with thousands more horses and people from varying disciplines and breeds including many last chance problem horses. In addition to his general horsemanship knowledge he is an internationally known expert on bits and how and why they function. He has a well rounded knowledge base of horsemanship and is working hard at his communication skills with his own species. His wife is a firm believer that he really likes the sound of his own voice and that is the real reason he’s started this podcast. http://dauphinhorsemanship.com/

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99 Marcelo Guzman, Chilean Huaso, and Working Equitation Trainer Mar 23, 2026

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Marcelo is the fourth generation of a family of successful ridersHe won various awards early in his show career in Show Jumping, Rodeo Chileno (Chilean cow horse) and Chilean reining.

He began his western career in Australia at the age of 15 by starting colts and competing in both youth and open cutting shows. It was there that he learned the “horse language” from Maureen Rogers at Just Crackin´s Quarter Horse Stud. Marcelo credits the “land down under” for starting his life-long journey of learning natural horsemanship.

His unquenching thirst for horse knowledge took him to several clinics from World Class horsemen such as Jeff Johnson (AUS) Chico Ramirez (MX), Doug Milholland (USA), Jango Salgado (BRA), Joe Heyes (USA), Greg Darnall (USA), Leonardo Feitosa (BRA), and more, but it was in Arizona under Al Dunning's advice and mentoring when he decides to focus on western disciplines, beginning on the Reining sport to start his route as a world class horseman.

He qualified for the 2014 World Equestrian Games in his first year as a pro on Michelita Esperto, a horse bred by his grandfather Manuel Recart and later on, was transitioned to FEI Reining by Marcelo.

To deepen his knowledge in the western and english industries, Marcelo went to improve himself in Europe. In 2017 he returned to Chile with the goal of selecting one purebred Chilean horse and training it to qualify for the 2018 WEG.

2018 was a very memorable year for Marcelo since he qualified for second time to the Chilean National Reining Team, but also because he sat the new Chilean National Reining Record riding the selected Chilean Stud “Lil Rockstar’’ while reaching the #1 position at the early 2018 FEI Reining World Rankings.

2019 Marcelo moved to America and had his first NRHA Earnings in Novice Horse Reining Classes at the 2018 NRBC’s & NRHA Derby riding under the coaching of his former boss, NRHA Milton Dollar Rider, Todd Sommers. Same year, Marcelo and Little Rockstar became KRHA Novice Horse Open year end Champions.

In 2020, Marcelo finished his second year in the US being the Year End Multi-Open Champion at the Central Plains Reining Horse Association and getting certified as a Trainer by his mentor Al Dunning.

2022 was a great year for our program, winning the IALHA Open Masters level 7 in the WORKING EQUITATION as the only masters level in that event on the pure bred Chilean stud Lil’ Rockstar.

He’s also had NRCHA earnings and was crowned the the 2022 season as AZRCHA OPEN HACKAMORE CHAMPION and the 3yo ApHC Cowhorse Incentive Champion and Junior Cowhorse Res. World Champion riding at the 2023 ApHC Worlds Show.

You can find Marcelo Guzman at the following links:

https://mghorses.com/

https://www.facebook.com/marceloguzmanr/

You can find his music on spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5NtViWFrXSuKO8u9cpNmGG

EDM music under a pseudonym:

https://open.spotify.com/search/mushup%20comet

98 Robert Eversole, The Trailmeister Mar 09, 2026

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We all come across problems. Most of us don't do anything about it. Robert Eversole got into horses to meet a girl. He's an admitted trailer backing phobic. His anxiety about pulling up to a trailhead and having to park lead to a whole new career for him. If you are looking for resources on trail riding in the USA, you have found your guy.

From packing, to overnight sleep systems, to cooking, and even cinch making, we get into it and pick Robert's brain. I met him at Equifest of Kansas and his intelligence and quirkiness fits right. Robert has written 4 books, "The ABCs of Trail Riding and Camping", "Daily Wisdom from the Saddle", "It's a Cinch", and has his 4th coming out soon, dedicated to trailering and maintaining the trailer itself.

You can find Robert's website and Facebook at the following links:

https://www.trailmeister.com/

https://www.facebook.com/roberttrailmeister.eversole

97 Liberty Cunningham, Trick and Roman Rider Mar 02, 2026

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Liberty Cunningham is only 15 and already traveling the country as one of the most popular entertainment acts on the road. She does trick riding, roman riding, liberty work, bridleless riding, and most recently, aerial silks off of horseback. I've been at a couple of events with her and have been impressed with her ability and skills, but also her as a professional in the industry. We were both recently at an event where a wild winter storm made things very difficult and she handled the challenges better than a few of my adult peers...

She tells us how she started, all the things she does, her only accident that ended up in injury, how she trains, her horses and their training, and more.

So, listen to both the future and a person in a sector of this wide world of horses that we haven't talked about yet.

You can find Liberty (or her mom who serves as her agent) at the following links:

https://libertyslegend.com/

https://www.facebook.com/libertyslegend

https://www.instagram.com/libertys.legend/

https://www.tiktok.com/@libslegend

https://www.youtube.com/@libertyslegend

If you are interested in Daniel's clinics, newsletters, or our Rider Skills Video on Laying a Horse Down:

https://dauphinhorsemanship.com/

https://www.thebitcourse.com/

https://dauphinhorsemanship.com/horsemanship-skills/

96 Tucker Daubs, Colorado Cowboy Feb 23, 2026

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Tucker Daubs has crossed my news feed more than a few times of late. He's a gun guy and a cowboy in the high dessert country of Colorado. Sometimes those of us in an older generation need to see someone of a younger generation doing the kinds of things we did as kids to give us hope for the future.

Tucker is a thoughtful guy with an interesting perspective. He talks about the work that they do, the country and how it influences the work, and the horses. We do also talk about guns and knives and all the fun things he gets to carry and review. Horses, cows, gun and knives! You can't have more fun on a horse with your clothes on.

You can find Tucker at the following links:

https://fourpeakscattleco.com/

https://www.facebook.com/tucker.daubs

https://www.instagram.com/tuckerdaubs

https://www.youtube.com/@tuckerdaubs

https://www.tiktok.com/@tucker.daubs

Ep 95 Scott Purdum, Advantage Horsemanship Feb 16, 2026

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This guy has been coming across my reels a lot lately. He's just riding along with some catchy music and pointing up to some text while he briefly demonstrates it. The advice is solid, concise, and the music is catchy. He's onto something for sure. Scott Purdum owns/operates Advantage Horsemanship and bills himself as a rider confidence coach and horse behaviorist. He seemed interesting.

What you're going to hear is a couple of like minded guys having a genuinely fun conversation. Turns out we're both into whiskey and had some on hand. If you like candid and don't mind a bad word or serveral, you'll love this one.

You can find Scott at the following links:

https://www.advantagehorsemanship.com/

https://www.youtube.com/user/AdvantageHorseman

https://www.facebook.com/advantagehorsemanship

https://www.instagram.com/advantagehorsemanship/

https://x.com/scottpurdum

Ep. 94 Brent Graef Feb 09, 2026

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Brent Graef is a well known and respected clinician and horseman. He and his wife, Kris were kind enough to have this conversation with me. I think it will be evident right away how genuine Brent is in what he does and says. We begin talking about one of his main gigs these days, halter starting weanlings and then talk about his clinics and philosophy.

For more than two decades, this soft spoken, kind-hearted, West Texas cowboy has been traveling the country helping horses and their humans gain a better understanding of each other. Brent is passionate about his quest for finding ways to give the horse a better deal. He is equally passionate about treating his students with that same respect. Brent has coached everybody from back yard horse lovers, to world class competitors, high level dressage riders, working ranch cowboys, and other horse professionals. Brent’s life-long journey handling horses began on the plains of West Texas, where he recalls doing his first cattle drive at age 5 and starting his first colt at age 11. Prior to teaching Horsemanship Clinics, Brent earned his living on horseback, starting colts and working the family ranch and feed lot. Some call it ‘natural horsemanship’. Brent simply refers to it as seeing things from the horse’s perspective. If we can work with the horse’s nature, using an understanding of how horses think, we can communicate in a way that develops a relationship of unity based on trust. He puts an emphasis on making the right thing obvious for the horse, instead of always making the wrong thing difficult. Brent gives clear, practical advice to elevate your skills to improve suppleness, balance, softness, and responsiveness. No fluff, gimmicks or tricks. Brent’s style of horsemanship has been influenced by the teachings of Tom & Bill Dorrance, Ray Hunt, and others. He lives near Amarillo, TX, with his wife, Kris.

You can find Brent and Kris at the following links:

https://www.brentgraef.com/

https://www.facebook.com/BrentGraefHorsemanship/

https://www.youtube.com/@brentgraefhorsemanship5385

Ep. 93 Sarah Louise Lilley Feb 02, 2026

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Sarah Louise Lilley is an equestrian, actor, and now she's a Clinical Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner. She says that confidence isn't a mindset- it's safety in the nervous system.

She works with riders who have fears, trauma, anxiety, and other nervous system dysregulation problems to help them reach a place where they can function and be successful again. She has a unique back story from her career as an actor, being an equestrian living in New York City, and caring for her husband after his stroke.

Sorry for the echoing on my audio.

You can find Sarah at her website linked below:

https://www.emotionalfreedomwithsarah.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sarahlouiselilley/

Ep. 92 Tamara Lee Barrett Jan 26, 2026

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Tamara Lee Barrett cut her teeth in the Hunter/Jumper world. A few years ago she could no longer stomach a lot of what she was seeing. Delving into Natural Horsemanship, Positive Reinforcement, and other modalities with the horse's mental wellbeing at the forefront, she started a new path.

Today her training is centered around Connection, Movement, Posture, and Nervous System Regulation. Believing these elements should be woven throughout the horse's environment, care, and training produces remarkable changes in behavior and physical development.

She's an advocate for horse welfare and a fellow podcaster. You can catch her podcast, The Optimized Equine, on all platforms. I was even a guest of hers not too long ago.

Find Tamara at the following links:

https://tamaraleebarrett.com/

https://www.facebook.com/tamara.barrett

https://www.instagram.com/tamaraleebarrett/

https://www.tiktok.com/@tamaraleebarrett

https://x.com/TamaraLBarrett

https://www.twitch.tv/tamleebarrett

https://www.youtube.com/@TamaraLeeBarrett

Her DIY snap covers

https://youtube.com/shorts/EapfKfxbQXo?si=53L9xTNGbhiy4Y58

Ep. 91 Q & A with Nicole Shoup Jan 19, 2026

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It's time for our newest Q & A with Nicole Shoup. Nicole takes your questions from our facebook group, Bits, Spurs, and Good Sense, and brings them to the podcast.

We talk about the term "sacking out". And then get into desensitizing, freeze and things to keep in mind. This leads to shut down horses and that rabbit hole. Next, what about horses that don't like to be caught?

One of my favorite questions that I have ever recieved is in this one too. Jam, or jelly? There's a lot to ponder. Does said fruit have seeds that get caught in teeth? is the texture soothing, or annoying. Is the jelly prismatic and gorgeous to just look through?

What's the most misunderstood piece of equipment I use regularly?

A big can of worms opens up when Nicole asks me how many wrinkles should the bit be adjusted to.

You can find Nicole at the following links:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091774544130

https://www.youtube.com/@NicoleShoupHorsemanship

https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleshouphorsemanship

Ep. 90 Justine Staten, Kansas Horse Council Executive Director, Event Manager of Equifest Jan 15, 2026

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Justine Staten is one of those people behind the scenes who has more to do with your ability to own a horse than you'd ever imagine. She's the Exexcutive Director of the Kansas Horse Council, as well as the Event Manager of Equifest. I can personally attest to her managerial abilities for a large event with a lot of moving parts and people. She's also the Chairperson for the Coalition of State Horse Councils and is on the Board of Trustees for the American Horse Council.

In this conversation, Justine tells us all about Equifest of Kansas, presented by the Kansas Horse Council. Equifest will take place Jan. 23-25, 2026. This year the event will be at the Stormont Vail Events Center, One Expocentre Dr., Topeka, KS 66612.

I'll be presenting along with Craig and Cole Cameron, Chris Cox, Chief Phillip Whiteman, Jr., Geno Middleton, Jerry Diaz, Nicolas Diaz, Staci Diaz, Marcelo Guzman, Robert Eversole, and Sally Batton.

Here are the links to learn more:

https://www.equifestofks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/StormontVailEventsCenter

Breyer Midwest and Other Special Guests:

https://www.equifestofks.com/specialguests

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