Could you ask your horse to walk exactly seven steps—and stop on the seventh? It sounds simple, but Daniel Dauphin explains why slowing down can reveal the gaps we rush past.
In Beyond the Bit: Slow Down to Learn Faster with Daniel Dauphin, I’m joined by the horseman, clinician, and host of Adult Onset Horsemanship for a conversation about better learning at both ends of the reins. We explore what bits can—and can’t—do, why the walk deserves more attention, and how stepping outside our horse-world bubbles can make us more thoughtful riders.
Daniel also shares his vision for the Best Horse Practices Summit and discusses Buck the Trend, a mental-health initiative supporting people in the horse community. Along the way, expect a few dad jokes and practical exercises for this episode’s ten-minute experiment.
Explore Daniel’s work and the organizations mentioned:
• Dauphin Horsemanship: https://dauphinhorsemanship.com
• The Bit Course: https://thebitcourse.com
• Best Horse Practices Summit: https://besthorsepracticessummit.org
Content note: This episode includes discussion of suicide and mental health.
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