In TALKING ABOUT HORSES, Patrick brings you some of the best riders, horsemen, trainers, equine advocates, and thought leaders in the horse industry for tips, insights, and stories. These broadcasts are first presented LIVE through Facebook. You can listen at home, at work, in the car, or in the saddle either thru Facebook, YouTube, or by downloading the podcast from iTunes.
What do we talk about? Horsemanship, dressage, competition, rider problems, nutrition, news in the industry, horse training, personal stories and so much more!
Ep # 59: Daniel Dauphin, TALKING ABOUT HORSES
Feb 09, 2025
In this episode of Talking About Horses, Patrick King interviews Daniel Dauphin, a clinician and expert on bits and horsemanship. They discuss the science behind bits, the importance of understanding horse behavior, and the journey of becoming a skilled horse trainer. Daniel shares his experiences with colt starting, the pressures of training, and the significance of mentorship in developing as a horseman. He emphasizes that success in this field is as much about people skills as it is about working with horses. In this segment, Daniel Dauphin discusses his multifaceted approach to horse training, emphasizing that his expertise extends beyond bits. He shares insights from his extensive research on equine behavior and communication, debunking common myths such as the significance of a foamy mouth. Daniel highlights the importance of understanding the horse’s tongue as a key indicator of comfort and communication, and he explains why he continues to use bits for their sensitivity and ability to convey subtle cues. The conversation culminates in a discussion about the need for riders to be more aware of their hands and the impact of their cues on the horse’s behavior. In this conversation, Daniel Dauphin and Patrick King delve into various aspects of horsemanship, focusing on the importance of awareness, the introduction of bits to young horses, and the controversial topic of nosebands. They discuss the significance of movement in training, the impact of trauma on horses, and the complexities of bit fitting, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to ensure the horse’s comfort and communication. In this conversation, Patrick King and Daniel Dauphin delve into the intricacies of bit fitting, the importance of understanding horse anatomy, and the educational resources available for riders. They discuss the structure of Daniel’s online course, the significance of transitioning between bits, and the challenges facing the horse industry today. The conversation emphasizes the need for awareness in horsemanship practices and the role of humor in teaching and learning.
Ep # 53.5 “The Lost Episode” with Charles de Kunffy, TALKING ABOUT HORSES
Jan 14, 2025
This episode somehow was lost in the shuffle and missed getting an official “episode number,” so I’m calling it episode 53.5, as that’s where it fell on the calendar of interviews (between episode 53 with JJ Tate, and 54 with David Koss).
In this episode, Charles de Kunffy joins me to talk about the principles of classical horsemanship.
Ep # 56, Bettina Drummond, TALKING ABOUT HORSES
Jan 14, 2025
Bettina Drummond joins me for episode # 56 to talk about the dimensions of riding, the “myths and legend” of Nuno Oliveira, the direction of modern dressage, and more.
Ep # 55, Carl Bledsoe, TALKING ABOUT HORSES
Jan 14, 2025
Carl Bledsoe joins me in episode # 55 to talk about his back story and what led him to make a drastic change in his career and life path, plus horse welfare, continuous learning, and more.
Ep # 51, Dominique Barbier, TALKING ABOUT HORSES
Jan 14, 2025
In this episode, Dominique Barbier talks about his background, relationships with horses, and the idea of collecting the horse rather than compressing the horse.
Ep # 49, Gerd Heuschmann, TALKING ABOUT HORSES
Jan 14, 2025
In this episode, Patrick is joined by Dr Gerd Heuschmann to talk about classical horsemanship, the horse in good balance, and good riding vs what we often see in modern competitive dressage.
COFFEE CONVERSATIONS (3) Trailer Loading Challenges and Thoughts
Aug 27, 2018
In this episode of Coffee Conversations, Patrick discusses his thoughts on trailer loading – preparation for the horse and human, common challenges, problem solving tips and more.
Ep # 32, Dr Joyce Harman, TALKING ABOUT HORSES
Aug 01, 2018
In episode # 32, Dr Joyce Harman sets a new length record… at nearly 4 hours! This interview is full of so much insight on the uses of integrative health and wellness practices for horses. Look for a future broadcast with Dr Harman, as there is still so much more to chat about!
Ep # 31, Anna Blake, TALKING ABOUT HORSES
Jul 20, 2018
In episode # 31 of TALKING ABOUT HORSES, Patrick’s visits with Anna Blake about the parables of writing and riding, the instincts of the horse and the human, calming signals from the horse, and SO MUCH MORE! Enjoy this wonderfully fun episode!
Ep # 30, Leslie Desmond, TALKING ABOUT HORSES
Jul 14, 2018
In episode #30 of Patrick King’s “Talking About Horses” audio broadcast Leslie Desmond joins us once again – this time to dive deeper into her time with Bill Dorrance and the writing of the book “True Horsemanship Through Feel.”
Ep # 29, Jonathan Field, TALKING ABOUT HORSES
Jun 15, 2018
In episode #29 of TALKING ABOUT HORSES, Jonathan Field joins to talk about the development of his horsemanship, mentors, “seeing the horse,” liberty work and more!
Ep. #28, Bruce Sandifer, TALKING ABOUT HORSES
May 26, 2018
In episode #28 of Patrick King’s “Talking About Horses” audio broadcast Bruce Sandifer joins to talk about the process of developing the Classical Californio Bridle Horse.
Ep. #27, Charles Wilhelm, TALKING ABOUT HORSES
Apr 27, 2018
In episode #27 of Patrick King’s “Talking About Horses” audio broadcast Charles Wilhelm joins to talk about horsemanship, problem solving, lessons learned throughout the years, and more!
Ep. #25, Jillian Kreinbring, TALKING ABOUT HORSES
Mar 21, 2018
In episode #25 of Patrick King’s “Talking About Horses” audio broadcast Jillian Kreinbring joins Patrick to talk about biomechanics, advancing our learning, finding mentors, and more!
Ep #24, Chris Irwin, TALKING ABOUT HORSES
Mar 10, 2018
In episode #24 of Patrick King’s “Talking About Horses” audio broadcast Chris Irwin joins to talk about leadership in the horse/human relationship and his ideas on blending rather than dominating.
Ep #23, Liz Graves, TALKING ABOUT HORSES
Jan 05, 2018
In episode #23 of Patrick King’s “Talking About Horses” audio broadcast Liz Graves joins to talk about gaited horses, horsemanship, how the show world affects horsemanship over time, and so much more.
Ep # 22, Kendra Skorstad, TALKING ABOUT HORSES
Jan 05, 2018
In episode #22 of Patrick King’s “Talking About Horses” audio broadcast Kendra Skorstad joins to talk about winter transitions for your horse’s feet, communication and tough conversations with your farrier and more!
Ep # 21, Warwick Schiller, TALKING ABOUT HORSES
Dec 08, 2017
In episode #21 of Patrick King’s “Talking About Horses” audio broadcast Warwick Schiller joins to talk about EVERYTHING! Hahaha…. in a broadcast that went for nearly 3 hours, there was time to cover nearly everything, and the chatted about topics ranging from reining to dressage, travel to religion, and so much more!
Ep # 19: Ariana Sakaris, TALKING ABOUT HORSES
Nov 14, 2017
In episode #19 of Patrick King’s “Talking About Horses” audio broadcast Ariana Sakaris joins to talk about liberty training in France, teaching horses to lay down, traveling the world, “the calm” as a rider/trainer, and more!
Ep # 18: Colton Woods, TALKING ABOUT HORSES
Nov 10, 2017
In episode # 18, Colton Woods joins to talk developing solid foundations and relationships with our horses, teaching humans, the life of a trainer, equine-specific college education, and more.
Ep # 17: Dr Gerd Heuschmann, TALKING ABOUT HORSES
Oct 27, 2017
In episode 17, Dr Gerd Heuschmann joins Patrick to talk about rollkur, hyperflexion, maximum elevation, the current direction of Dressage as a sport, solutions to riding problems, and SO much more!
Ep # 16: Richard Winters, TALKING ABOUT HORSES
Oct 20, 2017
In episode 16, Richard Winters joins to talk about the journey to becoming a horseman, teaching students, developing horses, staying fresh in our game, and more!
Ep # 15: Michael and Julia Lyons, TALKING ABOUT HORSES
Oct 19, 2017
In this episode, MIchale Lyons and his wife Julia join Patrick to talk about horses, life as a trainer, teaching clinics, personal and professional development and more!
Ep # 13 : Wendy Murdoch: TALKING ABOUT HORSES
Oct 18, 2017
In this episode, Wendy Murdoch joins Patrick to talk about the Sure Foot Equine Stability Program, equine neurology, horseback safaris in the Massai Mara, and more!
Ep # 12 (part 2): Kendra Skorstad: TALKING ABOUT HORSES
Oct 17, 2017
Part 2 continues Patrick’s conversation with Kendra Korstad about hoof care for horse owners, helping your farrier to do the best job possible, and much more!
Ep # 9: Rick Lamb: TALKING ABOUT HORSES
Oct 17, 2017
In this episode, Patrick is joined by Rick Lamb to talk about the the development of “The Horse Show” with Rick Lamb and it’s progression from radio to television, as well as Rick’s latest endeavors.
Ep # 7 (2): Tinia Creamer, TALKING ABOUT HORSES, Episode # & (part 2)
Oct 03, 2017
Continuing with Episode 7, Tinia Creamer from Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue talks with Patrick about rescue horses and the future role of equine rescues.
EP #6, Belinda Trussell: TALKING ABOUT HORSES
Aug 12, 2017
In this episode Patrick talks with Canadian Olympian Belinda Trussell about a life of competition, competing in the Olympics, balancing horse life and home life, achieving goals, and so much more!
Patrick’s new idea to do live audio broadcasts is proving to be a hit! Now you can listen along while you drive, ride, and go about your normal day. Listen along and join us each Thursday for a new special guest!
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