Ep. 80 Tik Maynard, International Eventer, Road to the Horse Champion, Author

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 into a horse's intuition and discuss what straightness is and isn't. He discusses different rein types and sidepu...

4 Jan 202257min

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. She's since founded Cayuse Communications, the Best Horse Practices Summit and Best Horse Practices Podca...

20 Des 20211h

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 of Farriery, and has been one of the most sought after international farrier clinicians for a long time. In truth, ...

13 Des 20211h 29min

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 this episode are: the differences between horses, mules, and donkeysriding etiquette in large groups, trail rides, and wa...

6 Des 202157min

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 unique opportunity to ride with and talk with some of the biggest names in the industry and has eve...

29 Nov 20211h 21min

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 of doing his work, using sedation only about 3% of the time and no speculum. To be honest though, most of this podcast ep...

22 Nov 20212h 42min

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, while living in a small cabin in the mountains. Gerry moved to Washington, with his wife Kathleen, and they foun...

15 Nov 20211h 14min

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 pond on a horse she was having trouble with. I thought that her perspective is pretty unique and interesting and ...

8 Nov 20211h 32min