In Stride

This Week on In Stride   
Sinead Halpin-Maynard is joined by horsemanship trainer Daniel Dauphin to talk about his unconventional path in the horse world and his approach to training, problem-solving, and horsemanship.   

Meet the Guest: Daniel Dauphin 
Daniel Dauphin is a seasoned horsemanship trainer with decades of experience helping riders and horses of all levels build safer, smarter, and more confident partnerships. He’s widely respected for his deep knowledge of horse behavior and tack, particularly bits and their function, and has worked with thousands of horses and handlers across disciplines. Daniel also hosts the popular podcast Adult Onset Horsemanship, where he shares candid, real-world conversations with respected experts on training, communication, and living well with horses.  

In This Episode, Daniel and Sinead Discuss:   
• How Daniel got his start with horses and carved out his own path in the industry 
• What most riders misunderstand about bits and how they truly affect the horse 
• Why developing feel and awareness of where your horse’s feet are matters at every level 
• His approach to starting colts and working with problem horses and why it’s so effective 

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In Stride Is Brought to You by Ride iQ

Ride iQ helps everyday riders ride with more clarity, confidence, and purpose through on-demand audio lessons from world-class coaches.

Members also get:
- Weekly live Q&As with equestrian experts
- Exclusive podcast episodes
- Dressage test prep resources - A supportive learning community

Start your free 14-day trial at Ride-iQ.com 

Looking for More?

Want straightforward, expert advice on keeping your horse sound and thriving?  Dr. Erica Lacher’s Horse Health Essentials eight-part program is available now.
-  Save 35% with code POD35 at RideIQElevate.com/horse-health.

Ask An Expert is your go-to podcast for practical, real-world advice from top equestrian professionals. 
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This Week on In Stride   
Sinead Halpin-Maynard is joined by international sports commentator John Kyle for a behind-the-scenes look at life behind the microphone.   

Meet the Guest: John Kyle 
John Kyle is an international sports commentator whose storytelling and insightful analysis have made him a familiar presence in the equestrian world. He has served as an equestrian commentator at four Summer Olympic Games, including London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024, and has also taken his craft to the Winter Olympic stage at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Known for blending deep technical knowledge with engaging narrative, John brings clarity and context to eventing and high-performance sport for audiences around the world.  

In This Episode, John and Sinead Discuss:   
• His role at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and what it entails 
• How his path into commentary unfolded and opportunities opened along the way 
• Learning to blend research and knowledge with pace and cadence on air 
• The responsibility that comes with representing and shaping the narrative of the sport of eventing   

Episode Sponsor

EquiHealth App Keep your horse’s training, health records, and goals organized in one place.
-  Visit https://www.equihealth.net/ to learn more.

In Stride Is Brought to You by Ride iQ

Ride iQ helps everyday riders ride with more clarity, confidence, and purpose through on-demand audio lessons from world-class coaches.

Members also get:
- Weekly live Q&As with equestrian experts
- Exclusive podcast episodes
- Dressage test prep resources
- A supportive learning community

Start your free 14-day trial at Ride-iQ.com 

Looking for More? Want straightforward, expert advice on keeping your horse sound and thriving?  Dr. Erica Lacher’s Horse Health Essentials eight-part program is available now.
-  Save 35% with code POD35 at RideIQElevate.com/horse-health.

Ask An Expert is your go-to podcast for practical, real-world advice from top equestrian professionals. 
-  Listen anywhere: https://pod.link/1776969830

This episode of Equestrian Mastermind is sponsored by VetCS. VetCS is an equine veterinarian–founded company creating science-backed hemp products for everything from joint support to calming solutions for stressful situations. Their clean, consistent formulas are made by horse people who truly understand horses. Visit https://vetcs.com/pages/in-stride to purchase and use code InStride20 for 20% off.   

This is Season 3, Episode 4 of Equestrian Mastermind, featuring world-class riders Phillip Dutton, Tik Maynard, Will Coleman, and Michael Pollard, guided by transformational life coach Natalie Hummel. 

In this episode, the group reflects on the idea of legacy and how it shows up in the way they train, compete, and respond when things get hard. They explore what each of them wants their legacy to be, whether their day-to-day choices align with that vision, and what can get in the way of contributing to the sport in the way they truly want to. 

Throughout the episode, they discuss: 
• What legacy really means and how it ties everything together 
• What the sport has given them, and what they feel called to give back 
• Why reflection and perspective are essential for knowing if you’re on the right path 
• How their daily actions either support or drift away from the values and legacy they hope to leave 

Join Natalie, Tik, Michael, Phillip, and Will for the final episode of the season as they bring the conversation full circle and tie everything together. 

Equestrian Mastermind  is brought to you by Ride iQ.    

Ride iQ helps everyday riders ride with more clarity, confidence, and purpose through on-demand audio lessons from world-class coaches. Members also get weekly live Q&As with equestrian experts, exclusive podcast episodes, dressage test playbooks, and supportive community conversations that make learning feel fun and doable.    

If you want to give it a try, you can learn more and start your free 14-day trial at Ride-iQ.com⁠.    

Want to hear more from Natalie Hummel? Through her Limitless Academy, Natalie offers an 11-month journey designed to help riders reset, rewire, and rise into their full potential by combining nervous system science with elite-level performance coaching. Follow Natalie on social media @nataliehummelcoaching 

Want straightforward, expert advice on keeping your horse sound and thriving? Dr. Erica Lacher’s eight-part program, Horse Health Essentials, is now available, and you can use code POD35 for 35% off. Learn more at RideIQElevate.com/horse-health.    

Ask An Expert is your go-to podcast for practical, real-world advice from top equestrian professionals. From improving your riding to mastering everyday horse care, our experts break it all down. Listen wherever you get your podcasts: https://pod.link/1776969830

This Week on In Stride   
Sinead Halpin-Maynard is joined by Irish event rider and sport horse sales professional Lee Maher to talk about finding his own path in the horse world and building a successful sales program.

Meet the Guest: Lee Maher 
Lee Maher is an Irish event rider and co-founder of EquiSales International. He has competed through the upper levels of eventing, including a top-10 finish in a CCI2*-L and a 7th-place result in a CCI2*-S at Mill Spring International Horse Park in 2025. While Lee brings extensive competition experience to his work, his true specialty lies in sport horse sales, where he focuses on giving horses a solid foundation and matching them with riders who are the right long-term fit. He works alongside his husband, Chris Talley, and they split their time between Ocala, FL and Charlottesville, VA.  

In This Episode, Lee and Sinead Discuss:   
• Taking the leap from Ireland to the U.S. and building a career without a traditional background 
• The principles behind his sales program and why honesty and fit matter more than fast results 
• What it’s like building a business with your spouse and navigating work, life, and time off 
• Putting horse welfare first while managing expectations in sales and competition 

Episode Sponsor

EquiHealth App Keep your horse’s training, health records, and goals organized in one place.
-  Visit https://www.equihealth.net/ to learn more.

In Stride Is Brought to You by Ride iQ

Ride iQ helps everyday riders ride with more clarity, confidence, and purpose through on-demand audio lessons from world-class coaches.

Members also get:
- Weekly live Q&As with equestrian experts
- Exclusive podcast episodes
- Dressage test prep resources - A supportive learning community

Start your free 14-day trial at Ride-iQ.com 

Looking for More? Want straightforward, expert advice on keeping your horse sound and thriving?  Dr. Erica Lacher’s Horse Health Essentials eight-part program is available now.
-  Save 35% with code POD35 at RideIQElevate.com/horse-health.

Ask An Expert is your go-to podcast for practical, real-world advice from top equestrian professionals. 
-  Listen anywhere: https://pod.link/1776969830

This episode of Equestrian Mastermind is sponsored by VetCS. VetCS is an equine veterinarian–founded company creating science-backed hemp products for everything from joint support to calming solutions for stressful situations. Their clean, consistent formulas are made by horse people who truly understand horses. Visit https://vetcs.com/pages/in-stride to purchase and use code InStride20 for 20% off.   

This is Season 3, Episode 3 of Equestrian Mastermind, featuring world-class riders Phillip Dutton, Tik Maynard, Will Coleman, and Michael Pollard, guided by transformational life coach Natalie Hummel. 

In this episode, the group dives into what becomes possible when there’s enough capacity to access a true flow state. They explore how an optimally regulated nervous system allows flow, and what may be blocking it from getting there.

Throughout the episode, they discuss: 
• moments when performance felt effortless, and times when everything felt forced and the flow state disappeared
• What blocks the nervous system from finding presence and peak performance
• A process for returning to presence and peak performance when it feels out of reach

Join Natalie, Tik, Michael, Phillip, and Will for a candid conversation on flow, presence, and peak performance under pressure.  

Equestrian Mastermind  is brought to you by Ride iQ.    

Ride iQ helps everyday riders ride with more clarity, confidence, and purpose through on-demand audio lessons from world-class coaches. Members also get weekly live Q&As with equestrian experts, exclusive podcast episodes, dressage test playbooks, and supportive community conversations that make learning feel fun and doable.    

If you want to give it a try, you can learn more and start your free 14-day trial at ⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠⁠.    

Want to hear more from Natalie Hummel? Through her ⁠Limitless Academy⁠, Natalie offers an 11-month journey designed to help riders reset, rewire, and rise into their full potential by combining nervous system science with elite-level performance coaching. Follow Natalie on social media ⁠@nataliehummelcoaching

Want straightforward, expert advice on keeping your horse sound and thriving? Dr. Erica Lacher’s eight-part program, Horse Health Essentials, is now available, and you can use code POD35 for 35% off. Learn more at RideIQElevate.com/horse-health.    

Ask An Expert is your go-to podcast for practical, real-world advice from top equestrian professionals. From improving your riding to mastering everyday horse care, our experts break it all down. Listen wherever you get your podcasts: https://pod.link/1776969830