Tamara Lee Barrett

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🎧Optimized Equine Podcast🎧

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Samuel 🦄💕

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Ruby’s to-do list 🦄 IYkYK 😘 Some bunny turns 5yo next week!

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04/16/2026

Hind end problems. Poll tension. Performance issues.
Your horse’s tongue is connected to the rest of their body.
♾️ That means anything that offends the tongue up front has a ripple effect that goes all the way through the hind end.
🎧👀 Daniel Dauphin breaks it all down in OEP 38: Bit Myths, Hard Truths, and Better Horsemanship.

Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts, or TamaraLeeBarrett.com

Daniel Dauphin returns to the Optimized Equine Podcast and this time we’re giving him the spotlight on his specialty — b...
04/09/2026

Daniel Dauphin returns to the Optimized Equine Podcast and this time we’re giving him the spotlight on his specialty — bits. But don’t let that fool you into thinking this is a niche episode. If you ride a horse, this conversation is for you.
In this episode, Daniel challenges some of the most deeply held beliefs in the equine world — from the nutcracker effect to the foamy mouth myth — and explains why so many of the things we’ve been taught to look for as signs of a happy, working horse are actually red flags in disguise.
We also explore the role of the tongue in whole body function, why bit fit matters more than bit design, and why adding more gear is almost never the answer.
Whether you’re an English rider, a Western rider, or anywhere in between, this episode will change the way you look at what’s in your horse’s mouth — and what’s in your hands.

Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts! 🎧

🎙️ OEP 38 🎧 This week, horse trainer, clinician, and bit specialist Daniel Dauphin returns for a conversation you won’t ...
04/08/2026

🎙️ OEP 38 🎧 This week, horse trainer, clinician, and bit specialist Daniel Dauphin returns for a conversation you won’t want to miss!
In the meantime, head over to Daniel’s Adult Onset Horsemanship podcast and check out Episode 92 — I had the honor of being a guest, where we had a fun discussion about horsemanship and equine welfare, blended with the humor Daniel is known for. Stay tuned! 👀

A practical, perspective-shifting mini episode for anyone dealing with a horse who is mouthy, sensitive, or “cranky.”In ...
04/02/2026

A practical, perspective-shifting mini episode for anyone dealing with a horse who is mouthy, sensitive, or “cranky.”

In this Optimized Equine Mini, Tamara works with a horse owner whose horse displays nippy, mouthy behavior during in-hand work. Rather than addressing the biting directly, Tamara guides the owner to zoom out and read what the horse is communicating well before the behavior ever surfaces.
Tamara walks her through an exercise focused on finding the distance where the horse is truly comfortable before proceeding. Recognizing subtle signals and learning to stay present without inadvertently adding pressure lead to finding real softness, rather than just managing symptoms.

Later in the conversation, the horse begins approaching his owner during a break and she wonders whether to reward him with a pet or scratch. Tamara reframes the moment entirely, sharing her perspective on what a genuine release and reset looks like, as well as offering a more thoughtful way to incorporate physical touch if the owner chooses.

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