Adult Onset Horsemanship

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 with the IAABC and an endorsed trainer with the World Bitless Association. She trains utilizing choice and ...

12 Sep 20221h 54min

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 clinicians have colt starting videos out there. Why? Do those of us who start colts for a livi...

14 Mar 20221h 11min

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. When I finished up the video on bits and bitting, I reached out to him to see if he wouldn't mind giving it a l...

23 Feb 20222h 29min

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 Equestrian Team and the Intercollegiate Stockhorse Team. Dr. Gotti is one of those rare individuals that ...

21 Feb 20221h 32min

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 another question about a book on the horse's brain which leads us down a rabbit hole. He gets deep into what Science and ...

9 Feb 20221h 13min

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 attractive one, with a resulting bridlehorse that is as much a work of art as a trained animal. If you're the least ...

24 Jan 20222h 13min

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, including meeting his wife and the fortuitous trip that lead them to the place they'd set up their lives. W...

17 Jan 20221h 20min

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 lots of dressage horses, but she's also studied horsemanship principles under Brent Graef and you'll ...

10 Jan 20221h 22min