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Ep # 59: Daniel Dauphin, TALKING ABOUT HORSES Feb 09, 2025

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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.

Links mentioned: TheBitCourse.com and DauphinHorsemanship.com

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Ep # 58, Donna Snyder-Smith TALKING ABOUT HORSES Jan 25, 2025

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In episode # 58, Donna Snyder-Smith joins me to talk about how horses assisted her learning, growth, and healing from PTSD.

Links mentioned in this discussion…

Donna’s Facebook page: Horses as Healers – the new role of Equines in the 21st century

The Alchemy of Horses (Donna’s new book)

Direct from publisher: https://rdrpublishers.com/products/the-alchemy-of-horses-a-journey-of-self-healing

Amazon: https://a.co/d/3qHKoBT

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Ep # 57: Jec Ballou, TALKING ABOUT HORSES Jan 18, 2025

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We’re BAAAAACK! New Episode! (with loads more to come!)

In this episode, Jec Ballou joins to discuss developing a fitness plan for your horse. Find out more about Jec and her books, programs, and services at jecballou.com, Facebook at facebook.com/JecAristotleBallou and YouTube at youtube.com/user/jecballou

The book we were talking about in this episode is 33 Strength and Fitness Workouts for Horses, and it can be found here: jecballou.com/store/p/33-strength-and-fitness-workouts-for-horses-pre-order

The customized fitness plan can be found here: jecballou.com/store/p/private-online-coaching

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Ep # 53.5 “The Lost Episode” with Charles de Kunffy, TALKING ABOUT HORSES Jan 14, 2025

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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.

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Ep # 56, Bettina Drummond, TALKING ABOUT HORSES Jan 14, 2025

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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.

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Ep # 55, Carl Bledsoe, TALKING ABOUT HORSES Jan 14, 2025

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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.

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Ep # 54, David Koss, TALKING ABOUT HORSES Jan 14, 2025

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In this episode, David Koss and I talk, face to face, about cross training, the role of competition in training, and more.

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Ep # 53, JJ Tate, TALKING ABOUT HORSES Jan 14, 2025

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In episode 53, JJ Tate joins us to talk about classical dressage in the competitive arena.

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Ep # 52, Charles de Kunffy, TALKING ABOUT HORSES Jan 14, 2025

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In this episode, Charles de Kunffy joins us to talk about riding in Academies and the importance of remembering history.

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Ep # 51, Dominique Barbier, TALKING ABOUT HORSES Jan 14, 2025

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In this episode, Dominique Barbier talks about his background, relationships with horses, and the idea of collecting the horse rather than compressing the horse.

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