Dan James: Teaching Horses How to Learn

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In this episode of In Stride, Sinead and Tik Maynard are joined by Dan James, a highly accomplished horse trainer with expertise in multiple disciplines, but is best known for his exceptional work in liberty training.
Dan James is a world-renowned trainer who won the Road to the Horse International Colt Starting World Championship in 2012 and the “Way of the Horse” at Equitana Asia Pacific in 2008. He is also a finalist of Mustang Makeover and has won numerous Freestyle Reining Championships. Additionally, Dan's horses have been featured in many TV shows, films, and photography projects, making him a well-respected figure in the equine industry.
In this episode, Dan James discusses various topics related to horse training, including:

The challenges of shifting between disciplines
The lack of information on liberty training compared to other disciplines like dressage or jumping
His mindset for training versus performing
His experience working in equine entertainment
His approach to horsemanship clinics and what a typical session looks like
The importance of realizing that less is more when it comes to horse training
The advantages of liberty work and the opportunities it can open up

Join Dan, Tik, and Sinead in this exciting conversation on horse training and liberty work.
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