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Dan Dauphin Talks About Bits and Horses

February 9, 2021 by John 2 Comments

Dan Dauphin Talks About Bits and Horses

Dan DauphinDan Dauphin knows the mechanics and physics of bits. Honestly, I put a snaffle in my horse’s mouth and don’t think much more about it. What goes on in there is a giant mystery to me. Oh, I know that when I pull on the right rein; the horse goes right. But, I can’t really see what’s going on down there and can only imagine what’s happening in that giant cavern in his head. Dan Dauphin studied the build and mechanics of not only the horses’ mouth, but the bits and how the two interact. The bit is a communication device. Used with your seat and leg aids, it’s how you talk to your horse.

Dan breaks everything down in a video session titled “More than a Bit of Information”. (https://www.dauphinhorsemanship.com/mercantile/) Dan spent 6 months researching the information in this video. He talked to equine dentists, veterinarians, and other specialists learning the variety of ways bits exert pressure to send signals.

Building a Better Horse

The more time I spend around horses, the more I want to become a better rider for my horse. This takes effort. Sometimes it means researching videos and trainers to find an answer. Sometimes it requires setting long-held beliefs aside and be open to new ideas. It’s difficult and embarrassing to analyze your riding looking for ways to improve. When something goes wrong, many riders are too quick to blame the horse. I encourage you to take advantage of knowledgeable trainers like Dan. Look at the information he provides and decide what is right for you and your horse.

Links to Dan Dauphin Horsemanship

Dauphin Horsemanship Website

DVD / Download Bit Video Series

Dauphin Horsemanship on Facebook

Bits, Spurs, and Good Sense Facebook Group

Dauphin Horsemanship YouTube Channel

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Episode #181

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Jim Masterson Explains His Method

December 22, 2020 by John Leave a Comment

Jim Masterson Explains His Method

jim mastersonEarly in my horsemanship journey, I volunteered at Equine Affaire in Pomona. So it must have been around 2006 or 2007, while moving from one exhibit to another, that I saw this man giving a demonstration about massaging a horse.  Well, at least that’s what it looked like to me. Over the course of the weekend, and the years I continued to volunteer; I saw Jim Masterson a couple of times. My duties as a volunteer always moved me around, so I never got to see Jim’s entire presentation from start to finish. The way he place his hands on the horse appealed to me. Being a tactile person, I love to put my hands all over my horses.

But I was doing it because it felt good to me.  It wasn’t until years later that I realized Jim was doing it to elicit a very specific response from the horse. The Masterson Method developed to help relieve tension that builds up in a horse’s body.

The Masterson Method

I kept bumping into the Masterson Method in my work with horses and this podcast.  There was a practitioner set up when I covered the Skills of the Rancho.  And, I had seen a practitioner at another equine expo. A few years later, when I saw a man doing bodywork on a horse, I asked him to explain what the purpose.  I met Will Friday and had him on the show to talk about The Jim Masterson Method and equine nutrition.

There is a lot of information on the Masterson Method website. I suggest you definitely checkout the video on the “Bladder Meridian”. Use it on your horse. The results will amaze you and you’ll build a stronger bond with your horse.

Whisper’s Masterson treatment: https://youtu.be/vupS3D75MVY

Masterson Method Bladder Meridian: https://youtu.be/krSx3Kz2BW4

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Episode #180

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BooBoo Stewart From The Movie Let Him Go

November 6, 2020 by John Leave a Comment

BooBoo Stewart From The Movie Let him Go

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Diane Lane (left) stars as “Margaret Blackledge” and Kevin Costner (right) stars as “George Blackledge” in director Thomas Bezucha’s LET HIM GO, a Focus Features release.
Credit : Kimberley French / Focus Features

I must admit, I hadn’t heard of BooBoo Stewart before this interview.  But, after spending a little time with him, I’m very impressed.  With the pandemic keeping the movie theaters closed, when I got an inquiry from Focus Features asking if I would like to pre-screen the new Kevin Costner/Diane Lane movie, Let Him Go, I jumped at the chance.  It’s one perk of having a podcast.  You might remember we got to interview the French filmmaker, Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, about her movie The Mustang.

After we saw Let Him Go, we got to interview BooBoo Stewart, who played Peter in the movie.  Speaking to Booboo was very easy to talk to.  I didn’t know much about his career, but a check of IMDB told me he was in the Twilight Saga.  What was even more impressive is that he began his career at age 10, got a record contract at 12, and his first on-camera work was as a stunt person!  Booboo is an artist, a martial artist champion, and he loves playing music.

Booboo was born and raised on a ranch, loves horses, and has a paint horse named Rimrock. It’s a fun, casual conversation I hope you will enjoy.

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You are an enormous part of why we do a podcast.  We really love getting your feedback.  Please let us know your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for the show.  Email us at John@WhoaPodcast.com

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Episode #178

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My Horse Trailer Setup Travel Safely with Your Horse

August 31, 2020 by John Leave a Comment

My Horse Trailer Setup

Your horse is most vulnerable when he is in your trailer.  I wanted to show you my horse trailer setup.  Now, I am not an expert, but I have talked to Rebecca Gimenez/Husted of Technical Large Animal Rescue and she gave me some useful tips that can help anyone who trailers a horse.

There are the essentials: a contact sheet with important phone numbers.  I include my vet’s name and number, both my wife’s and my number, and a non-horse emergency contact.  In this case, my older brother who I can count on to come whenever I need him.  Close to this list, I keep a chart showing the normal ranges for a horse’s temp, pulse, and respiration.  Sometimes in an emergency we may not think clearly, so this helps.

horse trailer setupWhen I spoke with Rebecca, she pointed out the primary danger of a trailer breakdown or roadside emergency.  Often, the driver is in such a hurry to run back and check on their horse; they forget about their personal safety.  She recommends a reflective vest and a red roadside marker to set up behind your trailer.  Having traffic see you is important so you can focus on your horse.

Our Equipment

We like the Blocker Tie-ring for both inside and outside the trailer.  It’s Easy to connect and disconnect the horses from the ring. We also have reflective vests and emergency road markers.

Stock your First Aid Kit with products you think necessary.  For us that’s gauze, tape, and Vetwrap.  Remember, the products in the kit are designed to get your horse stabilized until you get to professional help.

However, you have your horse trailer setup, you’ll want to be sure to include flashlights, a good spare tire, and a trailer jack.

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Tiffany McLaury Colt Starter

April 28, 2020 by John 2 Comments

Tiffany McLaury Colt Starter

Tiffany McLauryTiffany McLaury’s name might sound familiar.  She is the daughter of Buster and Sheryl McLaury.  Buster and Sheryl spent many years working on and managing ranches.  In 1984, they met Ray and Carolyn Hunt and their view of horsemanship changed.  Tiffany grew up learning about training horses and starting colts from not only her parents, but many other well-known trainers.

About a month ago listener Jeana Marie Andreatta wrote m.  Jeana is deep into horses. Her business Tumbling J Mohair Tack hand crafts Mohair cinches. Jeana also teaches at Equi911.  So when she writes me with a suggestion for a guest, I listen. Jeana is friends with Tiffany McLaury a horse trainer and colt starter in Paducah Texas.  Tiffany knows a lot about horsemanship growing up learning from her father and mother, Buster and Cheryl McLaury. She’s real easy to talk to and our conversation wanders all over the place – well all over the place on the topic of horses.  We could have gone on another hour, but we know you have chores to do. Here’s my conversation with Tiffany McLaury.

Tiffany’s Facebook Page

 

 

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You are a big part of why we do this podcast.  We really love getting your feedback.  Please let us know your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for the show.  Email us at John@WhoaPodcast.com

Thanks for listening,

John & Ranae

Episode #169

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