Dressage Today Podcast

Interview With Noel Williams

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400

This month, Aviva and Stephany interview Noel Williams of Noel Williams Dressage, based in Maryland. They catch up with what has been going on with each other – Mary Wanless, Maui and an exciting trip coming up (or going down centerline!) for Stephany, and a bittersweet sharing for Aviva. In the Ask the L, they discuss what is needed to have a successful move from Training to First Levels – thanks to Deana for the question!

The daughter of George and Roberta Williams, Noel Williams grew up around classical and high performance dressage. Noel has been riding and competing all of her life with an Olympic Dream at heart. Noel is a USEF “R” Dressage Judge, and is currently in the USEF “r” DSHB Judge’s Program. She has trained and competed numerous horses from young horses to FEI Grand Prix.

Noel is a USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist. A member of the 2007 NAJYRC Silver Medal team (Region 2), and the 2005 USEF Junior Dressage Team Championships Gold Medal, Noel was also the 2005 USEF Junior Dressage National Champion on the Hanoverian stallion Pik L.

Noel aspires to continue her career on the international stage and to represent Team USA in competition. Noel's greatest passion is starting and developing young horses, especially stallions, to campaign them through the CDI levels.

In the interview, Aviva and Stephany get the benefit of Noel’s super humor, her history of riding and her boundless enthusiasm for our sport. It was great getting to know her and her belief system, and we wish her all the best!

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Guest: Noel Williams of Noel Williams Dressage

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Our Inaugural Hometown Hero Interview with Anne Mouen Stahl

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0400

In this month’s episode, Stephany and Aviva interview their first Hometown Hero, Anne Mouen Stahl. With more than forty years of experience teaching both amateur and professional riders, Anne has come to appreciate the profound importance of establishing a strong, reliable foundation in every rider’s training. She has been fortunate to train horses and riders through every level of dressage, from Training Level to Grand Prix. This breadth of experience has given her a deep understanding of how to guide riders in the correct execution of dressage exercises as they advance—from the early education of the young horse to the refined work required of the elite dressage athlete.

Anne has a wide background of Dressage education, from riding at Morven Park International Equestrian Center after college to working with various trainers at Tempel Lippizans to her favorite mentor Juan Matute, and has a deep love of bringing horses of all types along, whether they were the typical or atypical horse for Dressage. She uses a progressive, gymnastic approach to developing the dressage horse allows riders to gain a clear and lasting understanding of the fundamental principles of training under her careful systematic training.

We enjoyed getting to know Anne, and we thank Nancy Gilby for submitting her as her hero!

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Guest: Anne Mouen Stahl, Rosehill Dressage

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REVISIT Interview with Chelsea Canedy from Season 2 Episode 13 on August 4th, 2021

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0400

This month, we are bringing back an older interview from Stephanie Ruff and Aviva, where they interviewed Chelsey Canedy. The reason we are revisiting this interview is that Chelsey has a new book out, and we are looking forward to getting her BACK on the podcast to talk to us about her latest book. We thought it would be great for people to hear her original story so they could be up to date when we interview her later this year. Whether you heard it on the original interview or this is your first time hearing about Chelsey, we hope you enjoy this podcast! As always, if you enjoy the content we put out, please subscribe, hit the like button and share with your friends!

We have received a few more L questions, but please keep them coming! You can submit L questions to Stephany or Aviva at any of their social media handles listed below!

Dressage Today S7 E1 Show Notes:

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Guest: Chelsey Canedy

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Aviva and Stephany Catch Up on Their Travels!

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0400

This month is a little different for a couple of reasons – first, we do not have Ask the L question for the first time in a long time! Please, loyal listeners, send us your burning questions about showing, your tests, a specific movement or anything else that Aviva can answer in that segment!

We introduce our new segment, Hometown Heroes – we are interested in hearing form our listeners about people in their world that have been a positive influence In their dressage journey. Even if they are not typical dressage people, send us your favorite hometown hero. We will select some of our favorites across 2026 and interview them!

Aviva tells us all about her 5 day whirlwind tour of Israel, from the riders and horses to the amazing landscapes and the food – oh my goodness, the food! You can practically taste it through the recording!

Stephany recaps her time at USDF Convention, including some potential rule changes that might affect you (we will know more after January!). We talk about the purpose and importance of Convention, reasons to go, and why it may be changing in the future.

All in all, it is great to catch up with the ladies, and we encourage you to have a listen!

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Dressage Today S6 E13 Show Notes:

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Learning About The Dressage Foundation with Jenny Johnson and Sara Weiss!

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:46:00 -0400

It’s November, the month to be thankful. Aviva and Stephany open the podcast with the things that they are thankful for in their worlds.

In the Ask the L segment, Aviva talks about the 2x coefficient on the tests, where it shows up, why it shows up and what it should tell you!

In this month’s episode, Aviva and Stephany speak with Jenny and Sara from The Dressage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization, whose mission is to cultivate and provide financial support for the advancement of dressage in the United States. Jenny and Sara tell us how they each started with TDF, and the background of TDF as an organization. We learn about all sorts of fascinating programs available to riders of all ages and levels, and how passionate TDF is about helping the sport of Dressage continue to bloom and flourish. Jenny and Sara tell us how to go about looking at the various grants, applying for them and how the grants have made many people’s horse dreams come true! We also get information on how to give back to TDF, with the various ways to donate. It was a terrific interview with Jenny and Sara, and their enthusiasm for helping Dressage riders of all levels was contagious! Take a listen, you might find yourself applying for a grant!

As a side note – we did not get to share the big news about TDF’s upcoming online Auction, which starts November 23rd and runs through December 7th. There are over 170 items for auction, from custom riding boots, clothing, lessons with various people, clinics, horse goods, books and more! To give you an extra little boost to check it out, both Aviva and Stephany donated services to support TDF – go check it out and put a bid on something today!

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Dressage Today S6 E12 Show Notes:

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Catching up with Aviva and Stephany

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this month’s episode, Aviva and Stephany catch up with each other, talking about their latest wins, losses and learns. Stephany shares her experience at Regional Championships and Aviva shares some very exciting news about going to Israel! In addition to these big moments, Stephany talks about her 2 latest articles that came out, one on DressageToday.com and one in print In Practical Horseman. As the year is speeding by, they both thought it would be a good thing to simply stop and appreciate the time together, sharing with our listeners!

We didn’t forget your Ask the L Question, though! Stephany asked Aviva her thoughts on how to best use the time around the outside of the arena, both before and after the bell has rung. Aviva gave us great tips on what is ok, what should be avoided, and what to do if the horse has a “moment” as you are about to enter the arena!

All in all, it is a great smaller episode, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording it!

Dressage Today S6 E11 Show Notes:

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Interview with Kathy Connelly, Part Two

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Aviva and Stephany catch up about what they have been doing, including some interesting conversation about Stephany’s Fourth Level Freestyle with Dante. Aviva tackles a difficult Ask the L question from Cass about horses being behind the bridle in the show arena, and gives us some different things to think about in relation to that! In our interview, both of the ladies got to chat with Kathy, and it was more of the magic that makes her Kathy Connelly! We get a little more insight into some of the many hats Kathy wears around the Dressage world. Kathy also gives her take on what makes great students and horsemen, and helps us to remember why we started doing this in the first place! It is another magical time with Kathy, and we can’t wait for you to take a listen!

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Dressage Today S6 E10 Show Notes:

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Guest: Kathy Connelly | Email Kathy (KathyConnellyavf@aol.com)

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Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Wendy Rice

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:20:00 -0400

Intro and Ask the L – Aviva and Stephany catch up and talk about the heat and how they are each dealing with it. In the Ask the L segment, Aviva answers a question from Sarah about what to do if your horse does a flying change in a 2nd level test instead of the proscribed movement.

Interview with Dr. Wendy Rice – Aviva and Stephany get to know Dr. Wendy, how she got to be a psychologist and how she decided to blend her career with her love of horses and riding. They cover a wide variety of reasons why and how imposter syndrome can come into someone’s life, where it originated from and who it can affect. Dr. Wendy gives some great tips for how to help yourself with this sometimes crippling thought process, and how to be your own best friend when it comes to success, both in and out the barn and the arena!

Dressage Today S6 E9 Show Notes:

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Guest: Dr. Wendy Rice

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Interview with Beth Haist, Part Two

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this month’s episode, Aviva reflects on the weight of social media on our riding, how easy it is to criticize in the name of “critiquing” and how we can never know the full story just from a picture of a video. She and Stephany share their thoughts on how we can all be kinder, and as riders we can always work to be better, but that most people are out their doing their best every ride. Stephany shares her latest win with Dante and getting qualified for Regionals.

In the Ask the L segment, Aviva talks about posting versus sitting in Training and First Levels. She discusses the various reasons behind what judges are looking for and how you can best help your horse with either choice.

We have a word from our sponsor, EquestrianPlus, and then Stephany meets back up with Beth for round two of the bit discussion.

This month, we dive deeper into some of the things Beth talked about last month, including metals, bit sizes and weight. They go on with the discussion to talk about double bridles - what the purpose is, when to try it, and how different curb bits work in the mouth. It was another fascinating dive into the world of bit fitting, and we are so happy that Beth could join us for a second chat!

Again, If you have questions for Beth, please forward them to her directly, or send them to us so we can share them with everyone on a future episode! As always, if you like what we are doing, please like and share our podcast!

Dressage Today S6 E8 Show Notes:

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Guest: Beth Haist of TheHorseofCourse.com, Email Beth (beth@thehorseofcourse.com)

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Interview with Beth Haist

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Aviva and Stephany catch up about Stephany’s recent horse show experience and how Dante is now an official 4th level horse! They also talk about one of Stephany’s cows coming home, and the new babies…

In the Ask the L segment, Aviva talks about switching the whip during a class, the do’s and don’ts of that. We also talk about when you are allowed to carry a whip in a class and when you cannot!

We speak with Beth and learn about how she got involved with horses, how she ended up in the tack selling business and how she got so smart about bits! Beth gives us valuable information on the different “levels” of bits – what to use when starting horses, why and when you could switch bits, and what the different rings affect in the horse. We talk about the different metals and why you would use one over another. Beth gives us great information about why the Baucher is not the bit it used to be and why the French Link is no longer a legal bit to show in. She talks about fitting bits, the ins and outs of horses’ mouths and why different bits “help”. It was a fascinating conversation, and one that we will be continuing later this summer!

If you have questions for Beth, please forward them to her directly, or send them to us so we can share them with everyone on a future episode! As always, if you like what we are doing, please like and share our podcast!

Dressage Today S6 E7 Show Notes:

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Guest: Beth Haist of TheHorseofCourse.com, Email Beth (beth@thehorseofcourse.com)

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Interview with Mark Langley

Wed, 28 May 2025 14:05:00 -0400

Aviva and Stephany catch up on what’s going on – Stephany’s travels, her new baby cows, Aviva has a potential buyer for Ralphie!

Aviva has an amazing question from Alex about conformation, effort and how that is recognized in a test. She gives us a lot to think about with her answer – are you riding a 6 mover? Are you a 6 rider? What is a good expectation for an average horse, and where are there places that you can shine no matter what?

Mark talks about his background and how he came into the natural horsemanship world. He discusses different ways to think about helping your horse into a better mental state, what he really means when he says pressure, and how even our dressage horses could feel better if we changed our approach a little. It is a fascinating interview with lots of places where we tie his work into dressage examples, so take a listen! Feel free to let us know your thoughts, and if you have further questions for Mark.

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Guest: Mark Langley | YouTube (@MarkLangley) | Facebook (@MarkLangleyhorsemanship)

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Interview with Mehrdad Baghai of JRD Saddlery

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:21:00 -0400

We Interview Mehrdad Baghai of JRD Saddlery about saddle making and saddle fitting.

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Interview with Kathy Connelly

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Aviva and Stephany catch up on what’s been going on lately – Stephany talks about her 6 days with Mary Wanless, the selling of her Brooksville farm and the purchase of her new young horse, So Special!

In the Ask the L segment, Aviva answers a great question from Jamie: If I am in a test and things start going badly and I feel unsafe – is it ok to dismount? Thanks Jamie for a great question, and Aviva for having such a complete answer!

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In the interview with Kathy, Stephany delves into Kathy’s riding career, her time in the Pony Club and all the cool people she grew up riding with. We talk about how she evolved from Eventing to Dressage, as well as the amazing coaches she got to work with throughout her riding career. We talk about Kathy’s beliefs and our moral responsibilities while working with horses, and you get to see why she has been a shining light in the Dressage world for a long, long time!

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Guest: Kathy Connelly | Email Kathy (KathyConnellyavf@aol.com)

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Interview with Suzanne Destefano, Feldenkrais Practitioner and Dressage Trainer/Rider

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Stephany and Aviva catch up on their own pony journeys, with Aviva dealing with yet more snow and Stephany recounting how her latest lessons went with Kathy Connelly. We get a really great question for “Ask the L” about corners, and as usual, Aviva makes it so much more digestible!

We have a word from Purina, who is the sponsor of this month’s podcast.

In this episode, Stephany and Aviva chat with Suzanne DeStefano, a Pennsylvania based Feldenkrais practitioner and dressage rider/trainer. We delve into the mysterious question of “what IS Feldenkrais?” and get some examples of how it can help people, both in and out of the saddle. We discuss the founder, Moishe Feldenkrais, and how he came to develop this interesting way of helping people get more in touch with their bodies. We got to hear how Suzanne’s personal journey in riding led her to discovering this modality, and how it has shaped both her riding and her practice with other riders. It is an interesting practice, and one that some of our listeners might find valuable if they are struggling with their own riding journey. Take a listen!

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Guest: Suzanne DeStefano, Feldenkrais Practitioner and Dressage Trainer/Rider

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Interview with Aviva Nebesky

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Dressage Today Podcast, sponsored by EQUESTRIAN+, our interview is with Aviva herself! We talked about how she started riding, what prompted her to fall in love with dressage, the decisions she’s made and the horses she’s loved—all the pieces that have shaped her career. Aviva also shared her experience representing the U.S. at the Maccabee Games in Israel, and what it meant to her. We finished up by chatting about what she’s doing with her current horses and encouraging her to stay in the game until she and her horse Tiger do their Century Ride.

Additionally, cohost Stephany Fish Crossman shares how her sessions with renowned dressage trainer Kathy Connelly are going, the ups and the downs experienced in the sport and new learning opportunities. In our “Ask the L” segment, Aviva explains how to determine when you’re ready to progress from First to Second Level and provides tips on what judges want to see to know you’re in the right place.

It was a blast catching up with our hosts, and we hope you enjoy getting to know them better!

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Convention Conversations!

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Aviva and Stephany catch up on what is going on with them, and Stephany has some exciting news about a grant she received from The Dressage Foundation!

Next, Aviva gives us input on how to improve your leg yield from the point of view at C, in our Ask the L segment

We have a word from our sponsor, Purina and then we step into interviews from USDF Convention.

Stephany interviews Lindsay Burns from GDCTA in Region 3. Lindsay is a first time convention attendee, and she talks about what she has learned at Convention, why she came and what kind of things she is taking home, both for herself and for her local GMO.

Next Stephany talks with Rosa Meehan and Hilary Starzynski, President and VP of Alaska Dressage Association. Rosa was the Region 6 Volunteer of the Year, so she and Hilary decided to make the big trek down to Houston to receive her award in person! We talk about all things Alaska and dressage – when and how they ride, challenges and solutions for doing dressage in Alaska, and what they thought about the Convention.

We hope you enjoy the listen, and that you too may be energized to come to USDF Convention next year in Kentucky!

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Guest: Lindsay Burns from GDCTA in Region 3

Guests: Rosa Meehan and Hilary Starzynski, President and VP of Alaska Dressage Association

Interview with Mary Wanless

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Aviva and Stephany discuss the latest L question from Sasha regarding how to ride the shallow loop in Training Level Test 3.

We go to commercial from our sponsor, Equithrive, on its supplements to make your horse’s life better and your life easier!

Aviva and Stephany interview Mary Wanless, the creator of the Ride With Your Mind Rider Biomechanics system. We talk about how Mary got started, how her program differs from the usual training people receive and how it can be an asset to any rider. We discuss her many ways of connecting to people, including books, DVD series, her podcast and her DressageTraining.TV. Mary talks about the differences in learning through her methods of teaching compared to a “normal” dressage lesson.

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Training Buzz: Riding Without Stirrups With Axel Steiner

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Training Buzz sponsored by Purina. Hear a bit from retired FEI 5* judge Axel Steiner as he challenges a rider to ride without stirrups as she schools First and Second Level movements on a schoolmaster. He suggests practicing this skill to work on the rider’s position and help activate the rider’s core muscles during the training session.

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Training Buzz: Handling Competition Nerves with Ashley Donadt

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 23:34:00 -0400

Welcome to the Training Buzz sponsored by Cosequin. Hear a bit from FEI dressage rider and trainer Ashley Donadt as she shares strategies for dealing with competition nerves. She discusses acknowledging the source of your nerves to help take away their power, looking at the physical effects nerves have on your body and thinking about how your nerves are affecting your horse.

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REVISIT: Interview with Stephany Fish Crossman

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400

REVISIT (Originally released as Season 3, Episode 31 on December 27, 2022) Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Purina. In the last episode of 2022, Stephanie and Aviva reflect on the year, and Aviva answers a tough question about keeping older horses supple. Then together they interview Stephany Fish Crossman, an accredited biomechanics trainer based in Brooksville, Florida who also has a popular series of videos that covers a wide range of riders and breeders our subscription video site, Dressage Today OnDemand.

Stephany Fish Crossman began riding as a young girl in Maine. By eighteen, she discovered Dressage and left college to join Michael Poulin as a working student. After a successful management career in Florida's hospitality industry, working for a large, small, and exotic animal vet, and grooming for Jane Savoie, Stephany attended the now defunct International Academy of Equestrian Studies in Warendorf, Germany where she graduated with her National Trainer Certificate. She is a USDF bronze and silver medalist as well as one of only nine accredited coaches for Mary Wanless' Ride With Your Mind Biomechanics System in the U.S. In addition to her Dressage and Biomechanics background, Stephany furthers her knowledge of how horses think and how to work best with them by working with Harry Whitney, a little known horsemanship treasure based in Arizona. She is currently based in Brooksville, FL with her husband Chris, who is a cattle rancher, her two horses that she’s up the levels, and her pet cows.

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Training Buzz: Riding a Distracted Horse with Monique Potts

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Training Buzz sponsored by Purina. Hear a bit from dressage and horsemanship trainer Monique Potts as she works with a rider on a horse that gets easily distracted by new objects. She has the rider pay attention to the horse’s ears. When they fixate on something, then the rider needs to do an exercise like a small circle or transition to get the ears to switch back to the rider.

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Training Buzz: Guided Meditation with Chelsea Canedy

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Training Buzz sponsored by Horse Week. hear a bit from dressage and event rider Chelsea Canedy as she leads a short, guided meditation to realign yourself before interacting with your horse. She helps get you to a place where you can find stillness and internal quiet and locate that gratitude for your horse and your time with him.

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Interview with Amy Bradley Swerdlin

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Aviva and Stephany discuss the latest L question from Nancy regarding the judge's comments about her pony’s poll being too low.

We go to commercial from our sponsor, Purina, on Empowering Excellence in Every Horse.

Aviva and Stephany interview Amy Bradley Swerdlin, the 2024 Grand Prix Champion at U.S. Equestrian’s Dressage Festival of Champions in August at Lamplight Equestrian Facility in Illinois. We talk about her journey with her partner Quiliuete from birth to Grand Prix excellence and all things in between. We also talk with Amy about her future plans and her work with USDF. Listen in...

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Training Buzz: Forward off the Leg with Adrienne Lyle

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 06:30:00 -0400

Welcome to the Training Buzz sponsored by Cosequin. Hear a bit from Olympic dressage rider Adrienne Lyle as she works with an adult amateur rider to get the horse forward off the leg. Tempo is the top priority for this pair before they work on things like straightness and bend. Lyle also stresses to keep the hands as quiet as possible when adding energy to avoid giving the horse mixed signals.

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Special Interview with Stephany Fish Crossman

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Coming back after missing a new show in July, Aviva and Stephanie jump right into the Ask the L question of how to know when it is appropriate to move up to the next level.

Then together they talk to Stephany Fish Crossman, who they first interviewed in December 2022. They find out what she has been up to since they first talked and share a special announcement to make.

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Training Buzz: Riding the Centerline with Laura Ashley Killian

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:47:00 -0400

Welcome to the Training Buzz sponsored by Purina. Hear a bit from Grand Prix rider Laura Ashley Killian on riding the centerline. She explains and has her student demonstrate how to ride straight down the centerline as well as halt at X. They also go over common rider mistakes and how to fix them.

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REVISIT: 2023 Interview with Steffen Peters

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

REVISIT: Welcome to the Dressage Today Podcast. In this episode, we talk to none other than dressage legend Steffen Peters who just finished fourth, and was the highest placing American, at the FEI Dressage World Cup Final. Then Aviva addresses the question of whether it is better to do a “poorer” transition at the letter or a “better” transition a stride (or two) later.

Born in Wesel, Germany, Steffen Peters is one of the most recognizable names in American dressage. He met the U.S. trainer Laurie Falvo in Germany who invited him to work at her barn in San Diego in the summer of 1984. Captivated by the lifestyle and weather, Steffen made a life changing choice and moved to San Diego where he still resides today with his wife Shannon, an accomplished Grand Prix rider and trainer in her own right.

He became a U.S. citizen in 1992 and rode in his first of five Olympic games in 1996. In a career spanning nearly 40 years, Steffen has had the good fortune to have trained and ridden many remarkable horses, including his current mount Suppenkasper, otherwise known as Mopsie. Together they helped win dressage team silver at the Tokyo Olympics.

In this interview, Steffen reflects on Omaha as well as his long, successful career and lets us know what's next for him and Mopsie.

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Interview with Endel Ots

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Sentinel. Aviva and Stephanie talk about how lucky they are to have had the opportunity to talk to so many of the riders on the dressage Olympic short list, and then Aviva answers the question about how the counter canter in First Level Test 3 should be ridden and how it is scored.

Together they interview up-and-coming international rider Endel Ots. A native of Wisconsin, Ots grew up on a farm and began riding at age 8. While he started in jumping, he soon made his way to dressage. At age 23, he got an opportunity to train with Hubertus Schmidt in Germany where he gained invaluable experience. After that he worked with Lars Peterson and found his new home in Wellington, Florida where he is based today.

He was an alternate for the 2011 Pan American Games team and selected for the 2019 Pan American Games team with the horse Lucky Strike but had to withdraw when his horse unfortunately suffered superficial cuts in a trailer injury. After Lucky Strike recovered, the pair went on to win the Intermediaire I Championship at the Dressage Festival of Champions at Lamplight. Then in December 2023, he got the ride of a lifetime with Heidi Humphries’ Zen Elite’s Bohemian. After just a few months together, the pair were named to the short list to compete for a spot on the U.S. Olympic dressage team.

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Training Buzz: Engage Your Horse with Sabine Schut-Kery

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Training Buzz sponsored by Purina. Hear just a little bit of Olympic Team silver medalist Sabine Schut-Kery’s training philosophy in this clip from a ride at the 2024 Adequan/USDF Trainers Conference. She talks about how to ride a horse that is a little stiff, and, as a result, not as forward and engaged as he should be.

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Interview with Anna Marek

Tue, 28 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Purina. Aviva and Stephanie talk about the not-so-easy journey horses can travel with their owners, and then Aviva answers the question “When you are halting/making any change in gait on any letter- do you want your leg and/or the center of the horse to cross the letter when the change is being made?”

Together they interview up-and-coming international rider Anna Marek. Marek began showing and training dressage horses in 2001, and she is currently based in Dunellen, Florida, which is close to Ocala. With her Grand Prix horse, Unico, Anna rose to #12 nationwide in the USA during 2016. Just last year she made a statement on the international stage with a team gold and individual bronze with Fire Fly at the Pan American Games in Chile. Last month she finished ninth, the highest finish for a U.S. rider, with a second Grand Prix horse, Fayvel at the FEI Dressage World Cup Final in Saudi Arabia. And most recently, she and Fire Fly were named to the short list for the horse and rider combinations traveling to Europe hopes of making the Olympic team.

Anna loves animals and strives to make the most ethical choices possible. These two qualities along with incredible talent have earned her a reputation as a fierce rising competitor in the dressage arena and as a successful, kind trainer.

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Training Buzz: Systematic Training with Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Training Buzz sponsored by Purina. Today we hear from accomplished Grand Prix rider and trainer Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel. At a clinic, before taking to the saddle, she talks about the importance of systematic training and understanding the horse’s body parts before you can get the horse to stretch and use his back properly.

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Interview with Robyn Nunnally

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Equithrive. In this episode, Aviva talks about the newest addition to her herd – Ralphie the Dutch Harness Horse. She also explains the difference between the submission score and the effectiveness of the aids score on the collective marks of a dressage test in the “Ask the L” segment.

Together they have an engaging conversation with dressage TD Robyn Nunnally. Nunnally, who currently lives in Suffock, Virginia, grew up riding hunters and Arabians before making the switch to dressage. Today she is an USEF “R” judge and C2 steward in Western Dressage, a USEF “r” dressage Technical Delegate and a USDF L Graduate with Distinction and Bronze Medalist.

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Training Buzz: Riding Haunches-in

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Today Grand Prix trainers and competitors Todd Flettrich and Ruth Hogan-Poulsen discuss riding haunches-in. It is ridden on four tracks, and the bend comes primarily from behind the saddle, and the neck and shoulders stay straight on the direction of travel. They cover the proper aids for riding it as well as common mistakes and how to address them.

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Interview with Dr. Jenny Susser

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Equithrive. In this episode, Aviva and Stephanie talk about the mental health aspect of the horse industry and how their interviews with Nancy Lavoie and Dr. Jenny Susser can help start a conversation. Then Aviva talks about how a canter transition is scored when it happens early or late.

Together they interview Dr. Jenny Susser who did a series of articles with Dressage Today in the past. Dr. Susser has a PhD in Clinical Health Psychology, specializing in Sport Psychology. She has been engaged in the art and science of human performance her entire life, beginning with her own athletic journey. A four-year All-American swimmer, she served as assistant coach at UCLA, swam on two national teams, and competed at the 1988 Olympic Trials.

After retiring from competition, Dr. Jenny shifted her focus to helping high-performing athletes in every sport. She has worked with individual athletes in the 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympic Games and served as Team Sport Psychologist for the 2012 Olympic Dressage Team in London.

Athletes aren't the only people who rely on Dr. Jenny's high-performance expertise. As a keynote speaker and corporate trainer, she has prepared leaders around the world to thrive in high-pressure environments. Dr. Jenny's seamless blend of science/research, education, experience, and intuition creates a powerful experience and remarkable results for people who are ready to accept and activate her guidance.

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Training Buzz: Rider Warm-up Stretches

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Head: Rider Warm-up Stretches

Dek: Try some exercises in the saddle with Laura Ashley Killian

This Training Buzz episode is sponsored by Purina. Today hear from USDF gold, silver and bronze medalist Laura Ashely Killian. She goes over mounted rider stretches that she does at the beginning of her ride and focus on loosening the hip, seat and leg. If you are on an appropriate horse, you can do them while your horse relaxes in a free walk. Try listening to her before you get on or even while you are walking on your horse at the beginning of your ride.

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Training Buzz: Introduction to Bitting

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400

In today’s Buzz, bit and bridle expert and USDF gold medalist Stephanie Brown-Beamer gives an overview of bitting basics for your dressage horse. She shares what she has learned, what she often sees, trends she has observed and what you should keep in mind when bitting your own horse. She discusses her process for assessing a horse and his mouth to select the most appropriate bit.

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Interview with Nancy Lavoie

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Equithrive. In this episode, Stephanie gives an update on her horse Nadia, and Aviva answers an Ask the L question about the correct amount of angle in shoulder in. Together they have an excellent conversation with Nancy Lavoie about her history in teaching dressage and how changing the conversation (both internally and externally) can help improve riding and the sport of dressage.

Nancy Later Lavoie is a lifelong equestrian with a special love for dressage. In addition to being an accomplished competitor through the Grand Prix level and a USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medalist, Nancy is an accomplished trainer, clinician, and life coach. After many years of training and managing top performance horses, Nancy has taken an avid interest in Performance and Mindset Coaching. She is certified through Tony Robbins Core 100 and Mindvalley's Evercoach Program as a Life Coach. Nancy also became certified in Mindfulness to bring more awareness and perspective to her training. In addition to attending many High-Performance Seminars, Nancy has completed Dr. Zack Bush's Intrinsic Health Program.

Nancy is passionate not only about proper training and horse care, but the overall quality of life of her clients and their horses. The shift from fulltime competitor to Performance Coach, although recent, is bringing Nancy a tremendous amount of fulfillment, and her clients continue to succeed not only at the shows, but in the arena of life. Nancy lives with her husband Matthew Lavoie in Rindge, New Hampshire.

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Training Buzz: Advocating for the Horse

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Dressage Today’s Training Buzz sponsored by Purina. Today we hear from USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist Michele Wellman. She practices what she preaches when she says to advocate for the horse. In this clip, Michele tells the story about one of her horses who encountered various physical issues and the long road to determine the cause.

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Training Buzz: How We Can Help Horses Learn

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0400

In today’s Buzz, horsemanship expert Chelsea Canedy explains how meditation can help work with clients and horses. It makes her more comfortable with a sense of stillness, allowing her to take moments of silence both externally and internally and locating a warmth of presence and gratitude.

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Interview with Dr. Debra Powell

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:27:00 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Spalding Labs. Stephanie and Aviva start with talking about Stephanie’s recent trip to film the Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference that was held just outside of Wellington. Then Aviva answers the question of: In first level can you switch between sitting trot and posting trot?

Then together they talk to equine nutritionist and physiologist Dr. Debra Powell.

Dr. Powell is a native of Charleston, SC. In 1984, she obtained a bachelor’s degree from Hampton University, 1992, a master’s degree from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, and 1999 her PhD from the University of Kentucky, with an emphasis in Equine Exercise Physiology and Nutrition. She has been active in the equine industry and academia for over 20 years. Dr. Powell was an equine researcher and farm manager at the University of Kentucky. She was an associate professor at Ohio State University-Agricultural Technical Institute, being the first African American faculty member within this institution. She also taught at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Hocking College. Throughout her career, Dr. Powell has been an advocate for the promotion and increased diversity inclusion of minorities within the equine industry.

Because of her passion for animal welfare that goes beyond just traditional medicine, since 1999, Dr. Powell has owned and operated Powell Equine Canine Therapy Services, LLC (PECTS), a business that specializes in non-invasive therapies and nutritional consulting for equine and canine family members. This business allows her to work with local, national, and international clients. She has had two opportunities to work on horses at the Summer Olympic Games, once in Atlanta and the other in London. She hopes to return as one of the equine physiotherapists for the Olympic games in Paris. Dr. Powell believes in providing scientifically proven methods of alternative therapies for the benefit of the equine and canine family members.

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Training Buzz: Half-Halt with Hilda Gurney

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0400

On this week’s Training Buzz, we hear from Hilda Gurney, Olympic dressage team bronze medalist, international judge, trainer, instructor, and breeder. In this clip, she talks about how to execute the half halt as well as how to use the half halt to gain lightness in the bridle and re-balance the horse.

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Q&A with Janet Foy and Debbie McDonald

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0400

In this Training Buzz, FEI 5* judge Janet Foy and Team Olympic Bronze Medalist Debbie McDonald answer questions from auditors of a clinic. Foy first explains how she judges the turn on the haunches and gives useful tips on how to ride the movement the best. They next talk about how to work with a horse that has conformational challenges, and the last question is about the tongue being out during a test and how that is scored.

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Learn About Halts and Half Halts

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by USRider. Stephanie and Aviva take a look back at who they talked to in 2023, and Aviva answers an “Ask the L” question about how long to halt and salute. Then Stephanie does a reading of Half Halts Simplified with Kathy Connelly, which was the most read article on Dressage Today’s website in 2022.

Kathy Connelly, a renowned dressage trainer and instructor, breaks down the concept of half-halts in dressage riding. In this article, she simplifies this often-misunderstood technique and explains its importance in improving communication between horse and rider.

She also delves into the different types of half-halts and their purposes, such as the preparatory half-halt to prepare for a transition or movement, and the balancing half-halt to improve collection and balance in more advanced movements.

Connelly addresses common mistakes riders make when attempting half-halts, such as using too much rein or not engaging the hindquarters enough. She provides helpful tips and exercises to improve the rider's understanding and execution of this technique.

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Training Buzz: Rider Nerves with Jackie Kinney

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0400

This Training Buzz is sponsored by Purina. Grand Prix trainer Jackie Kinney works with an amateur rider who gets nervous. She is riding a large, older FEI-level schoolmaster. They start with breathing exercises and the feet out of the stirrups in order to focus on feeling the horse's motion. Breathing with the horse's movement can help both horse and rider relax.

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Training Buzz: Counter-canter with Charlotte Bredahl-Baker

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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Charlotte Bredahl-Baker is an Olympic dressage team bronze-medalist and an FEI 4* international dressage judge who has competed and judged all over the world.

This training clip, even though she is riding, Charlotte does a great job of explaining how to ride the counter canter, gain balance and prepare counter canter test movements. She discusses the issues one can encounter within the counter canter and how to counteract those issues.

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Interview with Julio Mendoza Loor

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Equithrive. Stephanie and Aviva talk about the latest happenings in the dressage world, and Aviva answers an “Ask the L” question about explaining the purpose of the level that is at the beginning of each test.

Together they interview Julio Mendoza Loor who recently won the individual gold at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. It was a fun conversation with the ever-enthusiastic rider who competed for Equador.

Growing up in South America, Mendoza Loor rode horses and taught students at his father’s farm in Ecuador. In 2006 he and his wife Jessica started training together, and they moved to the United States in 2007. Mendoza Loor has trained numerous horses to the Grand Prix level, including Ivan, to date the only Friesian to compete at the Pan American Games, Chardonney, his partner at the 2015 Pan American Games and 2018 World Equestrian Games and current star Jewel’s Goldstrike. He specializes in piaffe and passage training as well as the art of long lining. Mendoza Loor, his wife and their three children currently reside just outside of Tryon, North Carolina.

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Training Buzz: Third Level Movements with Axel Steiner

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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In this clip, retired FEI 5* judge Axel Steiner talks about some of the movements introduced in third level, including the extended gaits and the release of rein contact on a canter circle.

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Training Buzz: Proper contact with Isabelle von Neumann-Cosel

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Today’s Training Buzz features Isabelle von Neumann-Cosel. She is the sister of well-known U.S. dressage rider Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel and the cousin of Susanne von Dietze, columnist for Practical Horseman. Isabelle works as a journalist, author, dressage rider and trainer with a special interest in biomechanics, seat position and the functioning of the aids for riders at every level.

In this clip, Isabelle discusses proper contact and how a lack of positive tension will create boredom or insecurity in some horses who want to feel the rider's support.

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Jan Brink Explains the Horse’s Three Mental Zones

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Today’s Training Buzz is sponsored by US Rider and features Jan Brink. Swedish equestrian Jan Brink has participated in three Olympic games. In this clip from a clinic ride, he first talks about the uniqueness of the Spanish and Portuguese breeds. Then he discusses the three mental zones of horses: 1. comfort zone 2. stretch zone 3. panic zone. He also explains how these mental zones come into play when training the horse.

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Interview with Emily Donaldson

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Equithrive. Stephanie and Avival talk about how horses keep us grounded no matter what else is happening. Then Aviva answers an “Ask the L” question about a tense, forward-thinking horse. “Is it better to ride the correct tempo which causes tension or ride slightly below the tempo but keep the relaxation and harmony?”

Stephanie talks to Emily Donaldson, a successful Grand Prix level trainer. Donaldson grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and started riding horses when she was 5 years old. She garnered a well-rounded equestrian education through fox hunting, hunter/jumpers and horse trials. And when Emily was 13 years-old she decided to focus on Dressage. She received her USDF Bronze Medal and trained her off-the-track Thoroughbred gelding "Thanks A Bunch" from First Level to Prix St. Georges.

After earning a Bachelors Degree in Art History from the University of Pittsburgh in 2005, Emily spent the summer as a working student for Courtney King Dye and then in 2006 with Jennifer Baumert. In 2007 Emily returned to her hometown of Pittsburgh to pursue a career in fundraising and marketing. Emily spent eight years working for several influential non-profit organizations while continuing to compete and train. In 2014, Emily married equine veterinarian, Mark Donaldson, and relocated to eastern Pennsylvania. It was at that time that Emily also decided to officially launch Emily Donaldson Dressage LLC. They relocated to Sewickley Farm in June 2018.

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Training Buzz: Ask, Tell, Demand with Matt McLaughin

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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This Training Buzz episode is a little bit different. We are bringing you a preview of training tips provided by Matt McLaughin that will be posted on Dressage Today in the coming months. Matt spent many years in the equine entertainment industry and is a USDF bronze, silver and gold medalist as well as a small r judge. He has trained many horses to the Grand Prix level.

In this tip, he goes over his fundamental idea of ask, tell, demand and the importance of ending a training session on a positive note. Look for the video version of this tip, along with many others, coming soon to dressagetoday.com.

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Understanding “Submission” in the Collective Marks with Catherine Haddad Staller

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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In this excerpt from a video, Catherine Haddad Staller explains what the elements of submission are and how to tell if a horse is in submission. She looks at the ears and the facial expression, how he carries his tail, his relaxation, as well as his mouth. She discusses how the horse’s frame plays into this as well as his obedience and offers tips on how to improve the submission.

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Interview with Equine Insurance Experts Heidi Wardle and Samantha Silver

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:51:00 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by US Rider. In this episode, Stephanie and Aviva talk about some of the great things Aviva is doing for Dressage Today OnDemand. They recorded audio of Aviva reading the movements and directives of all the Intro through Fourth level tests. Member of Dressage Today OnDemand can go to the 2023 On the Levels test video and download the corresponding audio file. Then they can listen to it anytime to help learn the test. They are also working on a new benefit for members where riders can submit a video test to the private Facebook group for Aviva to score and comment as she would at a show.

In today’s Ask the L from Sally, Aviva gives a great explanation of the differences between tempo, rhythm and cadence.

Together, Stephanie and Aviva interview Heidi Wardle and Samantha Silver, two experts in the equine insurance world. They answer all sorts of questions about the hows and whys of insurance your horse.

Heidi Wardle grew up in Castle Rock, Colorado and relocated to the northern Virginia after school to become a working student for Olympic eventing rider Phyllis Dawson. After spending the first part of her adult life riding and training horses professionally, Heidi turned to the normalcy of a job behind a desk but never wanted to give up that daily passion of work with horses. In 2017 she stumbled into a career in equine insurance and finds it just as rewarding as trotting down the centerline or jumping a cross country fence. When not busy explaining the ins and outs of major medical coverage, Heidi is training and competing her off-track Thoroughbreds ‘Cold Spice’ and ‘Generalist’ in the sport of 3-day eventing.

Samantha Silver has called Richmond, Virginia home her entire life. She is a lifelong horsewoman who has been doing equine insurance claims for over 15 years. She tried her hand at eventing before settling into dressage and earning her USDF Bronze medal on an OTTB that she trained herself. Samantha feels that her varied personal experiences with horse injuries and death make her a better, more empathetic claims handler.

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Suppleness and Straightness with Debbie McDonald

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Today’s Training Buzz is sponsored by US Rider. This clip features Olympic team dressage bronze medalist Debbie McDonald, who has been part of high performance, international dressage as a rider, trainer and coach for decades. In this clip from a clinic ride, a young rider and schoolmaster gelding are given a great reminder of making sure the horse is sensitive and responsive. They work on suppleness and straightness, and Debbie give an excellent explanation of correcting the outside shoulder and lack of flexion.

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Training Buzz: OTTB Challenges with Jody Hartstone

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Today we hear from Jody Hartstone, a Grand Prix rider and practitioner of equitation science based in New Zealand. She is an expert in retraining offtrack thoroughbreds as dressage and riding horses. In this segment, she talks about what to look for in an ex-racehorse and some of the pitfalls and issues you may face in the retraining process.

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Special Episode: Interview with Codi Harrison

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today Podcast. This special bonus episode, sponsored by Cosequin, is with 2023 Neue Schule/USEF Grand Prix National Champion, Codi Harrison.

Codi sat down to chat with guest host Julia Buitenhuis at the 2023 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions after winning both the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special aboard her 16-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding, Katholt’s Bossco. Just 27-years-old, this young star then went on to place third in the Grand Prix Freestyle, effectively securing the title of 2023 National Champion.

Codi and "Bossco" began their partnership in 2015 and have made their way from Young Riders to U25 and finally the senior Grand Prix, all under the tutelage of Olympian Lars Petersen. Codi shared that she feels lucky to have a trainer that did not want her to buy a made horse and would not make the horse for her. Instead, Lars taught her how to create a Grand Prix horse.

That hard work paid off in 2018 when Codi and Bossco won the USEF Young Adult Brentina Cup Dressage National Championship. Now, five years later, they were crowned national champions at the senior Grand Prix level, and Codi has her sights set on a spot on U.S. team for the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile this October.

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Interview with Lynn Palm

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:02:00 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by US Rider. In this episode, Stephanie talks about her recent trip to San Diego, and Aviva answers an “Ask the L” question. Linda says, “My horse sometimes tilts his head to the right especially in leg yield. He’s had his teeth checked, and there does not seem to be anything physically wrong with him. How will this affect our score?” Then Stephanie talks to legendary Quarter Horse trainer Lynn Palm.

For more than 50 years Lynn Palm has championed the partnership of horse and rider. An international clinician and competitor, she travels extensively teaching the fundamentals of Palm Equestrian Academy throughout the country and abroad.

Palm is an American Quarter Horse Association judge and holds her USEF R Western Dressage Judge’s License. She continues to compete in both the United States Dressage Federation and the Western Dressage Association of America. Palm’s competition record is second to none, having earned 4 AQHA Superhorse titles, over 30 AQHA World and Reserve Championships, several AQHA European Championships, more than a dozen WDAA World Championships, 15 USDF All Breed Awards Champions and most recently the Dressage and Western Dressage Championships at the AQHA World Show.

Lynn was a special guest performer at the 1996 Olympics and was named 2000 AQHA Female Equestrian of the Year by the Women’s Sports Foundation. In 2003 she was the recipient of Equine Affaire’s Exceptional Equestrian Educator Award, and she was titled Horsewoman of the year in 2007 by the American Quarter Horse Association. In 2010, she presented at the World Equestrian Games as a clinician and entertainer and did the same at the 2017 FEI World Cup Finals in Omaha.

Lynn and her husband, Cyril Pittion-Rossillon, lead their annual European Journeys and she presents Winning Ways with Western Dressage alongside Marie-Frances Davis. Lynn is also an author who frequently contributes articles to leading equine publications along with an activity online community. Her extensive educational library of DVDs and Books can be found at http://www.lynnpalm.com.

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Training Buzz: Walk Pirouttes with Allison Brock

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Today’s clip comes from a clinic with Olympic team bronze medalist Allison Brock. She works with a rider on a sensitive mare to help keep the horse walking forward in quarter turns on a square before schooling the walk pirouette.

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Training Buzz: Focus on Basics with an Upper-Level Horse

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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International Grand Prix rider and trainer Chrissa Hoffmann helps a rider with an upper-level horse. The horse previously tended to get behind the vertical. He knew the upper-level movements but had nervous energy and was lacking some basics of balance and rhythm. They focus on getting him to relax, which helps him improve his gaits, balance and suppleness.

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Interview with Mimi Stanley

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:34:00 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today Podcast. Aviva and Stephanie talk about dealing with horses in the heat and poor air quality. Aviva answers this "Ask the L" question. Does it matter what posting diagonal you are on during a test? And when trotting across the diagonal in the arena, where is the best place to change your posting diagonal?

Then Stephanie talks with Mimi Stanley, a USDF Gold medalist based in Bismarck, North Dakota who has ridden many Arabians and Half-Arabians in dressage.

Mimi, along with her mother Karla Stanley, own and operate Prairie Rose Training Center in Bismark, ND. Mimi has earned USDF bronze, silver and gold medals as well as Gold Freestyle bar on Arabians and Half-Arabians. Some of her accomplishments include being one of only four young riders from the US chosen to experience international-level dressage in Europe on the 2010 Olympic Dream Team; being selected to attend the 2014 USDF/USEF Young Rider Graduate Program, which helps promising young riders prepare for international competition; earning 28 National Championships and 15 Reserve National Championships at Arabian Sport Horse National competitions; and earning 17 USDF All Breeds Championships or Reserve Championships, including the USDF Young Rider Grand Prix.

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Training Buzz: Classical Horsemanship with Charles de Kunffy

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400

According to Charles de Kunffy, classical horsemanship is based on the idea to develop a horse in a partnership that enhances his performance to the maximum of his inborn talents, totally painlessly and without emotional trauma and fear or physical pain or discomfort. As a result, it's completely horse oriented. Hear just a fraction of his theories and teachings in this clip from a lecture he gave during a clinic at JJ Tate’s Blue Ridge Farm.

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Training Buzz: Keep the Activity with Lilo Fore

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400

This episode is an excerpt from the 2014 FarmVet/USDF Complete Adult Clinic featuring retired FEI 5* judge Lilo Fore. The horse and rider combination she works with here is at Training Level. The focus of this ride is on creating responsiveness in the horse. They work on remaining forward even in the down transitions.

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Interview with Helen Fletcher

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 08:37:00 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Spalding Labs. In this episode’s Ask the L, Aviva talks about how to correctly excuse yourself from a class when everything goes wrong.

Then Stephanie and Aviva together interview Australian Helen Fletcher with Equipoise Pilates for Equestrians. In 2013, Fletcher wrote an article for Dressage Today, and now she has a video series on Dressage Today OnDemand.

Fletcher is a Pilates Alliance Australasia Professional Principal Instructor, with 30 years personal practice and 17 years teaching experience, ranging from post-acute rehabilitation to conditioning for sport.

A rider from childhood, Fletcher believes all riders should aim to be the athletic equivalent of their horses, whether they are casual hobby riders or elite professional competitors. She is passionate about healthy biomechanics of both horse and rider, mindful movement, movement education, and the role that the riders body plays in the ability to influence and maintain and improve the wellbeing of the horse. Fletcher teaches both in person and online classes and runs Balanced Rider, Balanced Horse mounted clinics throughout Australia.

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Training Buzz: David Marcus Warm-up on a 20-Meter Circle

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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Today’s episode features Canadian Olympian David Marcus of Marcus Fyffe Dressage. In each warm-up ride, from green to Grand Prix, Marcus looks to do these three things: 1. Check and train his horse’s reactions to his seat, leg and rein. 2. Check and train his ability to regulate the length of his horse’s stride, and 3. Check and train his ability to control the horse’s overall shape.

In this segment, Marcus demonstrates how to use the 20-meter circle to ride forward and back transitions. He uses these exercises to correct and control the horse's reaction time as well as the horse's balance and length of stride, two things that he believes are important to the warm-up.

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Training Buzz: Shoulder-in with Henk van Bergen

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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Today we give you a glimpse inside the 2023 Adequan/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference. After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, over 300 enthusiastic individuals descended upon Mary Anne McPhail’s High Meadow Farm in Loxahatchee, Florida, in January to gain wisdom and perspective from David Hunt, Henk van Bergen, Linda Zang and Lilo Fore.

The rider and horse combinations were all upper level as the intended purpose of the two-day conference was designed to educate FEI-level trainers and instructors in the classical system of dressage. Videos of the rides are available to watch on Dressage Today OnDemand.

This clip is of Henk van Bergen, a member of the FEI Judge Supervisory Panel, discussing shoulder-in as he works with Cindi Wylie, a USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist, a USEF 'S' Judge and a USDF Certified Instructor.

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Training Buzz: Susanne von Dietze Unmounted Warm-up

Sun, 28 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Today’s Training Buzz is with Susanne von Dietze who was born in Germany and currently resides in Israel. She is a leader in equestrian biomechanics. An author, physiotherapist, licensed Trainer A instructor and judge for dressage and show jumping, she gives lectures and seminars throughout the world. Von Dietze is a long-time columnist first for Dressage Today and now for Practical Horseman. In this segment, she leads us through unmounted exercises to warm up the legs and hips before riding.

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Interview with Cathy Echternach

Tue, 23 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Welcome to this month’s edition of the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Saddlery Brands. Today we’ll be talking to. Listen first to disappointing news Aviva has to share about her horse Leo.

Next, Aviva shares advice for those wanting to try scribing for the first time. It may seem like an intimidating role, but it is one of the best ways to learn more about showing and the dressage tests.

Then, Stephanie and Aviva interview another trainer who has done well with an alternative breed. Cathy Echternach, of Poolesville, Maryland, has successful trained and competed Morgan horses through Grand Prix for many years.

Echternach has been a professional trainer and rider for more than 30 years. She's earned her USDF Bronze, Silver, Gold medals and Gold Bar, and won USDF year-end awards through Grand Prix. Introduced to dressage by Nancy Tomlinson and Elizabeth Madlener, Echternach's primary influencers include Pam Goodrich, Franz Rochanowski, Conrad Schumacher, Bill Warren and the late Uwe Steiner. She has teamed with Beth Brooke to operate Echternach Dressage at Broad Run Farm in Poolesville, Maryland.

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Training Buzz: Olivia Lagoy-Weltz on 10-Meter Circles

Sun, 14 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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Today we hear from Olivia Lagoy-Weltz. To begin the ride on her 8-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare, Olivia spends a long time walking and stretching. To get proper turns on a 10-meter circle, she explains the need to start from a place of having the horse equal on both sides. Once that is the case, the turns will be easy, but there are many places in the alignment where things can go wrong. That’s what makes 10-meter circles more difficult.

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Training Buzz: Q&A with Dorothee Schneider

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Welcome to a new Training Buzz. Today we hear from Germany Olympian Dorothee Schneider. Her first U.S. teaching engagement came at the 2019 New England Dressage Association’s symposium. Throughout the two days, she coached 10 horse-and-rider combinations and shared her training philosophy—one that has helped her become the success she is today.

She also took questions from the audience. Here she answers two of them.

Question 1: What is the most difficult movement to ride or to teach?

Question 2: When do you start sitting the trot on young horses?

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Interview with Steffen Peters

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today Podcast sponsored by Wellness Ready. In this episode, we talk to none other than dressage legend Steffen Peters who just finished fourth, and was the highest placing American, at the FEI Dressage World Cup Final. Then Aviva addresses the question of whether it is better to do a “poorer” transition at the letter or a “better” transition a stride (or two) later.

In this interview, Steffen reflects on Omaha as well as his long, successful career and lets us know what's next for him and Mopsie.

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Training Buzz: Isabell Werth Qualities of a Young Horse for Grand Prix

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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Today we hear from Germany's Isabell Werth from a clinic given at the 2017 World Cup Final. Isabell talks about the training and movements appropriate for a young horse headed for Grand Prix. She explains that riders should look for a horse with three good gaits and no weaknesses in those gaits. They must have a good mind, a willingness to work, elasticity and freedom in the shoulder. With this horse, they start in walk, and she asks the rider to help the horse maintain the rhythm of the walk even through the corners. As they move to the trot, Isabell points out that swing is needed, and that each horse will need to be worked according to their age and level.

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Special FEI Dressage World Cup Episode

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 18:49:00 -0400

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We are coming to you from the CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska, site of the FEI Dressage World CupTM Final presented by Havensafe Farm. Today Stephanie talks to Karen Pautz, one of the scribes for the Grand Prix Dressage and Grand Prix Freestyle to Music.

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Training Buzz: Gareth Hughes Talks Rider Position

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Today’s Training Buzz is sponsored by Purina. We hear from international dressage competitor Gareth Hughes who talks about the correct body position for dressage. He begins by discussing the saddle choices and goes on to talk about the alignment of the body, legs and arms. He then has the rider begin at the walk on her pony while he talks about the aids available to the rider and what influence on the horse they should achieve.

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Interview with Ida Norris

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today Podcast sponsored by Wellness Ready. In this episode, Stephanie gives a preview of the coverage for the upcoming FEI World Cup FinalsTM in Omaha and Aviva explains the common judge’s comments “needs more reach” and “show more difference”. Then they are joined by Ida Norris, an avid Western dressage judge and competitor, to talk about all things Western dressage.

Ida Norris started riding western as a girl and was even the 1978 Maine Appaloosa Queen. Her extensive dressage background includes 8 years as a youth taking lessons with Olympian Michael Poulin, work with German judge Maria Zimmer and work primarily in Portugal with Nuno Oliveira. Kathy Connelly was instrumental in polishing her test riding skills at the FEI level, and Bo Jenå’s work with Ida developed her skills in classical long lining. She currently clinics regularly with Arthur Kottas, Bo Jena and Janet Foy.

She has trained and ridden horses to numerous USEF/USDF awards and is a USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalist. All the scores she earned with horses she trained herself. She is also a Western Dressage Level Five competitor, a USEF “S” Senior dressage judge and a USEF “R” Western Dressage judge. Her recreational riding and horse activities include, Working Equitation, Extreme Obstacle challenges and International Agility/ Equagility.

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Training Buzz: Philosophy of Leading Your Horse

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400

On today’s Buzz, we hear from Monique Potts, a USDF bronze medalist, instructor and trainer who uses groundwork to help improve her dressage riding. She credits much of her horsemanship philosophy to Buck Brannaman's influence throughout her life. "I am always willing to keep learning," Monique says. "To work with horses is to know that there is always something more to learn." In this clip, Monique talks about horse behavior and how that impacts leading the horse. The expectation is that the horse stays where he should be and in sync with his handler.

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Training Buzz: Show Preparation with Nancy Later Lavoie

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400

In today’s episode, listen in on long-time Grand Prix trainer Nancy Later Lavoie as she talks about her approach to showing and gives great advice on how to make your show experience more enjoyable including setting realistic goals and showing at the appropriate level.

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Interview with Ellie Brimmer

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today Podcast sponsored by Wellness Ready. In this episode, Stephanie and Aviva talk about their recent outings with their horses Lily and Tiger, respectively. Then Aviva leads a discussion on how skillsets differ for judging, teaching, riding and training in “Ask the L”. Together they interview para dressage rider and newly elected USEF board member Ellie Brimmer.

Ellie Brimmer grew up in Minnesota, but has called Wellington, Florida home for almost 10 years. She is from a long line of equestrians and competed in hunters through college before making the switch to dressage. As a para-dressage rider, she was longlisted for the 2012 paralympic team and is a current USEF Para-Dressage Development athlete representative. She has been a spokesperson for athletes with disabilities her entire life. Ellie has traveled the world not only as an athlete but as a volunteer and supporter of Para-Dressage. She has advocated for the Paralympic discipline helping trainers, riders and others understand the parallels of Para-Dressage and Dressage as a high-performance sport.

Ellie is on the board of the U.S. Para-Equestrian Association and in January was named to the United States Equestrian Federation’s (USEF) Board of Directors.

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Training Buzz: Ingrid Klimke Introduces Cavalletti Training

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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Enjoy this classic clip from the 2006 Adequan/USDF Symposium. Hear German Olympian and World Champion rider Ingrid Klimke explain her philosophy of training with cavalletti for dressage horses.

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Training Buzz: The Training Scale - Impulsion

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0400

In today’s Buzz, we hear from FEI level trainer Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel. As part of the training scale, she looks at impulsion from the rider's point of view. In this clip, she talks about how the rider can develop impulsion by finding swing in the hips. She stresses the importance of not driving the horse forward with the seat, which interferes with the relaxation and connection that was previously created.

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Interview with Alison O'Dwyer

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Season Four of the Dressage Today podcast. In the first episode of 2023, Aviva shares some memories of riding with Elizabeth Madlener who recently passed away. Aviva and Stephanie also discuss the month’s “Ask the L” question, “Are you judged on what happens between the movements? Or is it just the movement itself?” Together they interview Alison O’Dwyer, a successful dressage and eventing trainer and competitor who has made her niche in retraining thoroughbred racehorses.

Alison O’Dwyer is originally from Colorado where she started taking consistent riding lessons at six years old. By the time she graduated high school she had competed in two CCI** events. Taking a gap year after graduation she headed to Kentucky to work for WEG silver medalist, Dorothy (Trapp) Crowell where Alison made huge strides in her horsemanship and riding ability. Under Dorothy’s tutelage Alison was able to compete up to the CCI***L level. In Kentucky she gained an interest in dressage and achieved her USDF Bronze Medal with the help of Reese Koffler-Standfield.

After graduating from the University of Kentucky, Alison went to work for Michael Pollard where she trained on her own horse and groomed professionally for his string of international eventers. Soon after retiring her last upper-level horse, she found her current niche in retraining ex-racehorses for eventing and dressage. Her recent success has been highlighted by the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover where she’s managed to win the dressage competition three times. This year Alison has two more exciting prospects for the competition in 2023. She has recently relocated to Wellington Florida.

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Training Buzz: Q&A with Steffen Peters and Scott Hassler

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 15:01:01 -0400

In today’s Buzz, five-time Olympian Steffen Peters and internationally recognized trainer Scott Hassler answer questions from the audience at a clinic they gave at Riveredge Farm in Chesapeake City, Maryland. Steffen takes the first that is “What causes the horse’s head to tilt and how do you fix it?” Then Scott discusses the following “Rising trot vs. sitting trot for warm-up, connection and freedom of back?” Listen in for their answers.

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Training Buzz: Riding the Leg Yield

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 10:00:31 -0400

In today’s Buzz, we hear from Grand Prix trainers and competitors Todd Flettrich and Ruth Hogan-Poulsen. They discuss what leg yield is, how to ride it and challenges people may encounter. Executing a proper leg yield helps the horse with rhythm, straightness and suppleness and teaches him to move sideways and cross all four legs.

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Interview with Stephany Fish Crossman

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 10:00:01 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Purina. In the last episode of 2022, Stephanie and Aviva reflect on the year, and Aviva answers a tough question about keeping older horses supple. Then together they interview Stephany Fish Crossman, an accredited biomechanics trainer based in Brooksville, Florida who also has a popular series of videos that covers a wide range of riders and breeders our subscription video site, Dressage Today OnDemand.

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Training Buzz: Understanding the Half Halt

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 10:00:27 -0400

In today’s Buzz, we hear from four-time Olympic team bronze medalist and former Technical Advisor for the U.S. dressage team, Robert Dover. In this first part of a lesson with Heather Mendiburu riding her Hanoverian mare, What Happen (“Happy”), he discusses the three types of the rider’s seat along with his philosophy of riding a complete half halt.

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Training Buzz: Rider Biomechanics

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 10:00:56 -0400

In today’s Buzz, we hear from biomechanics expert Stephany Fish Crossman. She starts by watching a young rider moving on her thoroughbred at a walk and trot in both directions, making some observations as to where the rider carries more weight. Then Stephany explains how repositioning the rider can help her be more effective.

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Training Buzz: Connection in Shoulder-In

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 10:00:19 -0400

Welcome to Dressage Today Podcast's Training Buzz. This week, Laura Ashely Killian, of Laura Ashley Dressage, talks about how she improves the connection in the trot because her horse’s mouth is busy, and she is a little low in the poll. Laura works on shoulder-in and goes through the what, how and why of the rider’s aids and the horse’s responses. She also explains what happens when the rider’s body gets imbalanced in different ways.

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Interview with Mike Osinski

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 10:00:37 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Purina. In this episode, Stephanie talks about preparing for her first licensed competition in almost 15 years and Aviva answers a question about how to ask for more brilliance in the show ring. Then together they interview FEI 4* judge Mike Osinski and talk about, among other things, the new 2023 dressage tests.

Mike Osinski grew up in Michigan riding jumpers and was a keen observer of many riding disciplines. These early experiences gave Mike an appreciation of good riding, regardless of discipline or breed of horse. His personal quest for better riding led him to dressage. Mike immersed himself in dressage training working with Maryal Barnett and as an assistant to Hilda Gurney. He has also studied with Steffan Peters, Carol Lavell and Paul Belasik.

Based in Washington state, Mike has been a dressage judge since 1984 and today is a USEF “S” rated judge, FEI 4* judge and Young Horse Judge. He is also a member of the USDF L program faculty and a member of the test writing committee.

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Training Buzz: Schooling Piaffe

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 10:00:27 -0400

Welcome to Dressage Today Podcast's Training Buzz. Today, Olympian Laura Graves explains how to take the next step in training the piaffe. If the horse needs to be more active, driving him in the piaffe is basically telling him not to stay on the spot. Instead, she suggests bringing him back in the trot and then asking him to have quicker steps.

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Training Buzz: In-hand Shoulder-in

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 09:00:33 -0400

Welcome to Dressage Today Podcast's Training Buzz. Today’s tip comes from Michael Bragdell, USDF gold medalist, certified instructor and head trainer at Hilltop Farm. Bragdell regularly works with his horses in-hand, and in this clip, he explains and demonstrates executing a shoulder-in. He does not look for the exact bend and position that he would want under saddle. Rather, he looks for an attempt and basic positioning to give him a place to start teaching it to the horse.

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Interview with Mica Mabragana

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 22:24:03 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Purina. In this episode, Stephanie shares details on her trip to Raven Hill Farms in New York to film a Steffen Peters clinic for Dressage Today OnDemand. Then Aviva talks about horsemanship and sportsmanship in the dressage arena in her “Ask the L” segment. Then together they interview Mica Mabragana who won the CDI3* Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special at Dressage at Devon aboard Diamond Rosso.

Mica Mabragana was born in 1986 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In 2000, at the young age of 13, she was on the team representing Argentina at the Northeast Junior Young Rider Dressage Championships (now called Lendon’s Youth Dressage Festival). She moved to the U.S. in 2005 to be a working student/assistant trainer for Lendon Gray. Since that time, she has become a USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold medalist and a USDF Certified Instructor training through 4th level. She currently runs her own training business in Bedford, NY and Wellington, FL.

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Training Buzz: Balance Your Horse

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 09:00:15 -0400

Welcome to Dressage Today Podcast's Training Buzz. Today’s insight comes from USDF-Certified Instructor Beth Baumert. She explains that when your horse is balanced, he can have a relaxed rhythm. From this state, his movements become easier, his gaits improve, and he becomes more beautiful and mentally relaxed. This video series helps you determine why your horse is out of balance and gives exercises to balance him laterally and longitudinally to be in what Beth calls “The Land of All Possibilities.”

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Training Buzz: Riding the Hind Legs for a Flying Change

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 09:00:10 -0400

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Today we hear from international Grand Prix competitor Shannon Dueck about how she introduces a single flying change. Early on, she usually doesn’t ask for a change on the diagonal because the horse can get too strong. She starts with walk-canter transitions around the full arena. If the horse can do that easily, then the horse is ready to try the change.

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Interview with Michael Bragdell

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:00:17 -0400

Welcome to the September edition of the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Purina. With Dressage at Devon starting, Aviva and Stephanie talk about their experiences with the show. For “Ask the L,” Aviva answers a question about a horse jigging at the walk during a test. Then Stephanie talks to Hilltop Farm’s head trainer, Michael Bragdell.

Originally from Sweden, Michael Bragdell started at Hilltop Farm in 1995 where he is currently the head trainer. Over the years he has presented numerous stallions and hundreds of mares and foals at different breed registry inspections and breed shows. He is well-known for his success with young horses and has twice won the USEF Four-Year Old National Championship as well as three USDF Dressage Final Championships on horses he started. Michael is a USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medalist and is a USDF Certified Instructor through Fourth Level.

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Training Buzz: Riding the Magic Square

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 09:00:11 -0400

This week’s tips come from international Grand Prix competitor AnnA Buffini. She explains riding a square in walk and canter on a 4-year-old mare and a Grand Prix mare. It is a simple, but exacting exercise where it is important to ride every step.

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Training Buzz: Understanding Bit Action

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 09:00:53 -0400

Welcome to Dressage Today Podcast's Training Buzz sponsored by Seen Through Horses. Seen Through Horses, presented by Zoetis, is a peer-to-peer campaign convening individuals, 50 non-profits, mental health professionals, celebrities, and influencers to help increase awareness, public engagement, and funds to improve access to programs incorporating horses into mental health and personal growth. This collaborative campaign coincides with Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day, running October 3-10, 2022.

This week’s tips come from USDF gold medalist, dressage trainer and bitting expert Stephanie Brown-Beamer. She discusses bit mouth pieces, joints, rings and shanks as well as what to consider when picking and fitting a bit for your horse.

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Horses of the 2022 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:00:12 -0400

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The 2022 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions just concluded at HITS Chicago at Lamplight Equestrian Center. Almost a week of fantastic competition gave us the opportunity to see some of the best U.S. riders and horses. We thought it would be fun to learn more about those horses, so today we hear about Fürst Dream, Paxton, Serenade MF and Valor from the riders themselves, Adrienne Lyle, Katie Duerrhammer and Alice Tarjan. Get to know what they are like both at the shows and at home.

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Interview with Matt McLaughlin

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 19:29:56 -0400

Welcome to another edition of the Dressage Today podcast. Today’s episode is sponsored by Cosequin®. Cosequin® ASU Joint & Hoof Pellets contain quality ingredients to support joint and hoof health leaving out fillers like molasses and alfalfa — all while delivering the taste horses love. The colors of our ingredients shine through for a difference you can see. Visit cosequinequine.com to learn more.

In this episode we welcome Aviva back from her trip to Israel, and she shares her adventures. You can also read her article on our website.

Next Aviva answers a listener’s question about when and how to switch the whip during a class.

Together they interview Matt McLaughlin. Matt began studying dressage and the art of training horses in haute école for exhibition performances at an early age. He credits his early dressage influence on USDF Hall of Fame member, Chuck Grant. Matt spent seven years working for the Royal Lipizzaner Stallion Show where he trained as many as 16 stallions and riders at a time. In 2011, Matt was head trainer at the Arabian Nights Dinner Theatre where he restructured the equestrian production’s dressage, liberty, western, and reining acts. Matt has continued to hone his skills as a trainer, clinician, and performer by learning and adapting techniques gleaned from training experiences as well as his work with industry notables in the dressage, western, and trick training disciplines.

Matt has successfully trained horses through Grand Prix Dressage that have gone on to compete nationally and internationally as well as multiple horses finished in haute école including Capriole, Courbette, and Levade. He has earned the USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold rider Medals graduated with distinction from the USDF “L” education program. In addition to providing instruction at base in St. Cloud, Florida, Matt travels throughout North America and Europe as a clinician.

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Training Buzz: Training Level Contact vs. Connection

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 09:00:31 -0400

Welcome to Dressage Today Podcast's Training Buzz sponsored by the Maryland 5*. This week’s tip comes from Olympic team bronze medalist Laura Graves. She explains the difference between contact and connection and why it is important to understand each one.

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Interview with Adrienne Lyle at the 2022 FEI World Championships

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 21:09:38 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Vita Flex Pro. In this episode, guest host Julia Murphy speaks with Adrienne Lyle at the 2022 FEI World Championships in Herning, Denmark.

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Sequence of the Gaits

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 09:00:36 -0400

Welcome to Dressage Today Podcast's Training Buzz. This week’s tip comes from Grand Prix trainer Lean Wedenmark. She stresses the importance of understanding the horse’s biomechanics of the walk, trot and canter. Only when riders have full knowledge of that can they learn when to effectively affect the horse’s stride.

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Interview with Karen Rohlf

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:00:06 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition. In this episode, Aviva answers an “Ask the L” question about what to do when a mistake happens during a dressage test.

Stephanie interviews Karen Rohlf of Dressage Naturally. Based in Ocala, Florida, Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally popular clinician who teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and virtual programs. She is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.

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Training Buzz: Five Questions with Michele Wellman

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 09:00:08 -0400

Welcome to Dressage Today Podcast's Training Buzz sponsored by Horse Week. In today’s Buzz, we get to know Michele Wellman, USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist and USEA ICP Level 2 Certified Instructor. Michele owns and operates By Chance Farm in Union Bridge, MD. She answers questions about how she got involved in horses, her training philosophy and what she feels makes a good horseperson. Above all, she feels the wellbeing of the horse is paramount.

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Training Buzz: Riding the Free Walk

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 09:00:50 -0400

Welcome to Dressage Today Podcast's Training Buzz sponsored by Horse Week. These short podcasts release every two weeks providing quick tips to help you on your dressage journey. Today’s training tip comes from FEI 5* judge Janet Foy. She explains the importance of the free walk and how a judge will look at both the legs and the topline when giving a score for the movement.

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Interview with Alice Tarjan

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:00:26 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition. In this episode, Aviva gives her “March to the Maccabi” update and answers an “Ask the L” question about what she wished she knew when first getting into dressage.

Stephanie interviews Grand Prix competitor and young horse expert Alice Tarjan. A New Jersey native, Tarjan spent her early riding days in Pony Club and moved on to eventing before focusing on dressage. A Seaton Hall law school graduate and cancer survivor, Tarjan steadily moved up the ranks in dressage, competing as an amateur against some of the best professionals in the world.

Tarjan has gained a reputation of buying young horses and bringing them along to Grand Prix. In 2019, she won the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle in the Amateur Adult division at US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan and USDF with the Hanoverian mare Candescent. In 2020, she took home multiple titles from the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions, including the Markel/USEF Developing Horse Grand Prix Dressage National Championship with her Oldenburg mare, Donatella M. This year she and the mare Serenade MF were named to The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for the FEI Dressage Nations Cup the Netherlands CDIO5*.

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Training Buzz: Riding the Less Motivated Horse

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 09:00:53 -0400

Welcome to Dressage Today Podcast's Training Buzz. These short podcasts release every other Sunday with quick tips to help you on your dressage journey. This week, horsemanship expert, dressage and event rider and trainer Chelsea Canedy rides a horse with a personality style she finds common with many riders – one that is wonderfully safe, but less motivated and not as responsive to a light leg aid. This type of horse often teaches a rider to work too hard, so Chelsea demonstrates how to promote a better way of going for the horse so that the rider isn’t exhausted by the end of the ride.

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Training Buzz: Managing a Young Horse's Big Trot

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 09:00:03 -0400

Welcome to Dressage Today Podcast's Training Buzz. These short podcasts release every other Sunday with quick tips to help you on your dressage journey. This week, we again hear from Grand Prix trainer and competitor Lauren Sprieser. She talks about how to compress a young horse’s big trot without using a lot of rider strength. If you have a horse that likes to use his under neck and chest, Lauren explains how to encourage the horse to carry himself while asking him to go forward and come back in the trot.

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Training Buzz: Tips on Bridles and Bits

Sun, 29 May 2022 09:00:42 -0400

Welcome to Dressage Today Podcast's Training Buzz. These short podcasts release every other Sunday with quick tips to help you on your dressage journey. This week, Grand Prix trainer and competitor Lauren Sprieser talks about what she looks for in bridles and bits. Most importantly, she recommends having someone professionally examine the horse’s mouth and head to determine what would be the best fit. Then she covers her preferences in bridles and bits that will help keep the horse comfortable.

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Interview with Lisa Roskens

Tue, 24 May 2022 09:00:29 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Purina. In this episode, Aviva gives her “March to the Maccabi” update, including the winner of the boot raffle! (Hint…it was someone from this podcast.) Stephanie and Aviva also talk about US Equestrian’s color rule changes for dressage. For more details on that topic, read the USDF’s A Visual Guide to 2022 Dressage Attire found here: https://bit.ly/3z9Hwpd.

The feature interview is with Lisa Roskens, the founder of the Omaha Equestrian Foundation. She talked with Stephanie during the International Omaha show jumping and vaulting event about next year’s FEI World CupTM, which will be making its return to Omaha, Nebraska April 4 – 8, 2023.

Born and raised in Omaha, Lisa Roskens began riding at age five when her parents bought her a pony named Taffy. As she grew up, she rode Western and then switched to English, focusing on Equitation. After graduating law school from Stanford University, she gave up riding for a time, but like many horse girls, she couldn’t stay away forever. She now rides both dressage and jumpers. She is the CEO of Burlington Capital, an alternative investment manager focused on real estate, international agribusiness and private equity. She is also the founder of the Omaha Equestrian Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization created to produce international caliber equestrian events that will develop Omaha into a hub of the sport horse industry, attracting international championships as both educational and economic development opportunities for the community. She was instrumental in bringing the FEI World CupTM to Omaha the first time in 2017.

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Training Buzz - The Concept of Pressure and Release

Sun, 15 May 2022 09:00:09 -0400

Welcome to Dressage Today Podcast's Training Buzz. These short podcasts release every other Sunday with quick tips to help you on your dressage journey. Today we bring you more tips from horsemanship expert Chelsea Canedy of Unexpected Farm in Maine. Chelsea explains how to use pressure and release with horses. Horses learn by the amount of the pressure that is put on them and when the release occurs. It’s not the pressure that teaches them. It’s the moment we remove the pressure that teaches them about the thing that we wanted to have happen.

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Training Buzz - The Purpose of Groundwork

Sun, 01 May 2022 09:00:13 -0400

Welcome to Dressage Today Podcast's Training Buzz. These short podcasts release every other Sunday with quick tips to help you on your dressage journey. Today we bring you horsemanship expert Chelsea Canedy of Unexpected Farm in Maine. Chelsea explains why she does groundwork in relationship to her connection with her horse and the connection to the work she does under saddle. Her goal is to establish a connection with her horse, which goes from the barn to the arena.

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Interview with Fran Severn

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:00:26 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Purina. This month’s podcast features an interview with Fran Severn, author of the book “Riders of a Certain Age”. In addition, Stephanie gives an update on Dressage Today OnDemand and Aviva gives her update during the new segment “March to the Maccabi” as well as answering a question about using a reader at a dressage show.

Together they interview Fran Severn, a freelance writer and broadcaster who grew up in the city but was determined to get horses in her life. After earning her degree in Mass Communications, she worked in broadcast news in Louisville, Kentucky, where she covered the Kentucky Derby, events at the Kentucky Horse Park, produced equine-focused features, and finally bought her first horse. Moving to England with her Air Force husband, she discovered dressage and continued her training when she returned to the states. She's written about the exclusive “tailgate” party at the Royal Enclosure at the Ascot races, shipping horses to the Olympics, riding on Civil War battlefields, and the chuckwagon races at the Calgary Stampede. Fran lives on Maryland's Eastern Shore, where she enjoys riding on the beaches and trails and promoting local equine activities and businesses and travel to the region. Her first book, Riders of a Certain Age, has just been published by Trafalger Square Books.

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Training Buzz - "Parking" at the Mounting Block

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 10:00:04 -0400

Welcome to Dressage Today Podcast's Training Buzz. These short podcasts release every other Sunday with quick tips to help you on your dressage journey. Today we again hear from Michael Bragdell, 2021 Dressage at Devon winner and head trainer at Hilltop Farm. One of the more unique skills that Michael teaches his horses is “parking” at the mounting block. He feels that a horse standing still while being mounted is extremely important. He demonstrates how he teaches this particular task, including standing on the horse’s left side and asking the horse to move towards him with the whip on the right side.

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Training Buzz Season 1, Episode 1

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 09:00:21 -0400

Welcome to Dressage Today Podcast's Training Buzz. These short podcasts release every other Sunday with quick tips to help you on your dressage journey. In this first one, 2021 Dressage at Devon winner and head trainer at Hilltop Farm, Michael Bragdell introduces his collection on how he starts working his horses in hand leading up to performing half-steps with them. He gives a simple explanation of what he does and why he does it.

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Season 3 Episode 20: Interview with JJ Tate

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:54:53 -0400

Welcome to the March edition of the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by ADM. In this episode, Aviva shares her exciting news about being selected to represent the United States in dressage at the 2022 Maccabi Games in Israel. She also answers a question about what the judge sees, or doesn’t see, prior to the rider entering the ring. The feature is a great interview with successful Grand Prix competitor and trainer Jessica Jo “JJ” Tate.

JJ Tate began to take her place among the country’s riding elite early, making her FEI debut at just 16 years old. Earning numerous national and regional titles, JJ has trained and competed over 29 horses at the FEI levels, including eight at Grand Prix. Known for her classical education and elegant riding, she is a top competitor whose devotion to the very highest standards of horsemanship and integrity make her a positive role model in the contemporary dressage world. JJ has been long listed for the World Equestrian Games and represented the United States in competitions abroad. In early 2022, she has had a successful season showing at the Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Florida.

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Season 3 Episode 19: Interview with Aryelle Stafford

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:00:45 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today Podcast sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition. In this episode, Stephanie and Aviva share more winter motivation tips, and Aviva talks about proper warmup ring etiquette. Together they interview Aryelle Stafford, founder and owner of Better Dressage Scores, a virtual dressage show site.

Aryelle Stafford, along with her OTTB Reef, is an eventer with a strong appreciation for dressage. After years of making ends meet to pay her show bills, she wanted to create a more accessible and financially attainable way for people to show. In 2017, she started Better Dressage Scores to accomplish just that. She has enjoyed meeting riders from all over the world competing on this platform and is incredibly lucky to have a top-notch team of judges on her side. Living in Louisiana, even though Covid and life circumstances have put a grinding halt to her "live" competitions, Better Dressage Scores continues to be her monthly fix of horse show life.

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Season 3 Episode 18: Interview with Genevieve Rohner

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 10:00:09 -0400

Welcome to Season 3 of the Dressage Today Podcast. In this episode, Stephanie and Aviva talk about staying motivated in the winter, and Aviva answers a question about what part of the horse/rider should be at X during the halt. Then we share an interview Stephanie did with para-rider Genevieve Rohner following her Win-a-Day clinic with Adrienne Lyle in November.

Genevieve Rohner, from Park City, Utah, is a triplet, born at 28 weeks, and her underdeveloped nervous system led to a diagnosis of numerous disabilities. Her introduction to horses came through hippotherapy, and she is classified as a Grade IV rider. Genevieve started showing at rated dressage shows in 2018 and FEI grade level tests in 2019. At 12 years old, Genevieve earned two spots on the USEF Para Emerging Athletes list and earned blue ribbons at the 2020 Para Dressage Championships, her first national event. She received a grant from The Dressage Foundation and will be training with Para-Dressage Olympian, Kate Shoemaker, in Florida with the plan on competing in Wellington this season. Her long-term goal is representing the U.S. at the 2024 Paralympics.

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Season 2 Episode 17: Interview with AnnA Buffini

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 10:00:32 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today Podcast, sponsored by the Boehringer Ingelheim. In this episode, Stephanie and Aviva wrap up the year, and Aviva answers a two-part question about dealing with nerves prior to a competition whether it be judging or showing. Then Stephanie talks to up-and-coming dressage star AnnA Buffini.

AnnA, who lives in San Diego, CA, made a statement in dressage as a young rider. In 2014, she rode her Dutch Warmblood gelding Sundayboy to wins in the FEI Young Rider Team and Individual Tests at the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions. That same year, they were members of the gold-medal team at the North American Youth Championships. She placed first and second in the USEF 2016 Young Adult Brentina Cup Dressage National Championship with Sundayboy and Wilton II, respectively. At the 2019 USEF Festival of Champions, she came back with Wilton II to win the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle 16-25 en route to becoming Brentina Cup Reserve National Champion. The last two years she has been competing her Hanoverian mare FRH Davinia La Douce at the Grand Prix level, including her first trip to Europe this past summer.

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Season 2 Episode 16: Interview with Michele Wellman

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:09:43 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today Podcast, sponsored by the HorseWare Ireland. In this episode, Stephanie and Aviva share what they are grateful for from the past year and discuss what makes a good show scribe. Then they talk to Michele Wellman with whom Dressage Today OnDemand recently did a series of videos on her popular cavalletti clinics.

Michele is a full-time trainer and instructor at By Chance Farm in Union Bridge, Md. Sixteen years as a Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager allowed her to build By Chance Farm into the business it is today. She has spent most of her riding career eventing through the Preliminary level on multiple horses, taking two to USEA Year End Awards and Area II Championships. In 2003, Michele started focusing on dressage a bit more. In 2011, she received her USDF Bronze medal and her Silver medal in 2015. In addition to the cavalletti clinics, Michele hosts a series of popular dressage schooling shows and licensed shows throughout the year.

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Season 2 Episode 15: Interview with Robert Dover

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:00:01 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today Podcast, sponsored by the HorseWare Ireland. Stephanie and Aviva discuss participating in the USDF’s L Education Program. The interview in this podcast is different. In August, Stephanie interviewed Robert Dover to get his perspective on the Tokyo Olympics for Practical Horseman magazine. The interview contained many wonderful stories, and space in the magazine was limited so a lot was left out. We decided to put the rest of it together for this podcast as it almost coincides with the release of his book, The Gates to Brilliance: How a Gay, Jewish, Middle-Class Kid Who Loved Horses Found Success. It is currently available to pre-order and is scheduled to be available on November 9.

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Season 2 Episode 14: Interview with Philesha Chandler

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Dressage Today Podcast, sponsored by the Horse Week. Hosts Stephanie Ruff and Aviva Nebesky talk about the first Horse Week, coming up October 3 through October 9. Then Aviva tackles a tricky question in her “Ask the L” segment.

Together they interview Aviva’s clinician and friend Philesha Chandler, head trainer at Chandler Dressage Inc. in Wellington, FL. Originally from Kansas, Philesha started riding at age 8 and developed her love for dressage as a young rider. Her most recognizable accomplishment to date is being the winner of Robert Dover's reality TV show, "The Search for America's Next Dressage Star." Upon winning the show, Philesha also was presented with the opportunity to be Robert Dover's assistant trainer for a year. After that, she was an assistant trainer for Arlene "Tuny" Page and worked as a flat rider for Show Jumper, Kent Farrington. Today, Philesha's goal for Chandler Dressage is to provide quality training, lessons and dressage horses to the dressage world.

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Season 2 Episode 13: Interview with Chelsea Canedy

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:30:00 -0400

Welcome to a “mindful” episode of the Dressage Today Podcast, sponsored by the Horse Care Loyalty Rewards Program. Hosts Stephanie Ruff and Aviva Nebesky first discuss their ideas of what makes a good student, and then Aviva talks about her favorite test and level to judge in her “Ask the L” segment.

They interview Chelsea Canedy about her road to enlightenment and how that has influenced her professional career as a dressage and event rider. Chelsea grew up in Connecticut where she was a member of Litchfield Pony Club, earning her H-A certificate before leaving for college. After riding throughout college, she moved to Northeast Tennessee, where her eyes were opened to some horsemanship ideas and tools that she had never seen before. She tweaked and utilized those tools as she expanded her business to a large facility in Virginia, bringing several horses up the levels in dressage and eventing before selling them for their owners and running a private client's business as well. Chelsea is currently based in Wales, Maine and is helping connect riders in that area to the bustling world of dressage and upper-level eventing from her home base at Unexpected Farm.

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Season 2 Episode 12: Interview with Morgan Klingensmith

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:46:48 -0400

In this special Olympic wrap-up episode, sponsored by Vita Flex, co-hosts Stephanie Ruff and Aviva Nebesky share their thoughts on the recent Olympic dressage event. The conversation shifts to what the riders were wearing and Aviva’s latest saddle pad adventure. That rolls right into the "Ask the L" question about the preferred color of gloves when showing.

Together they interview Morgan Klingensmith, who has gained notoriety as the groom of Adrienne Lyle’s Olympic mount Salvino. Morgan was born and raised in Ohio, growing up just a few miles from where she works full time at Betsy Juliano’s Havensafe Farm. As a young girl, she spent much of her time riding ponies and started lessons in eventing at age 10, competing in that discipline until a few years ago. She started working for Betsy in 2014 at her Ohio barn and moved to her show horses in the fall of 2016. Morgan’s job as a full-time, professional groom keeps her very busy and on the go. She takes time out to share an insider’s perspective of the Olympic dressage event.

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Season 2 Episode 11: Interview with Michelle King

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0400

In this episode, sponsored by ADM, co-hosts Stephanie Ruff and Aviva Nebesky talk about their latest dressage adventures. Aviva answers a great question about where riders throw away the most points during a test in her "Ask the L" segment.

Together they interview Michelle King who is a “r” USEF Technical Delegate. Michelle, better known as “Shelli,” is an Adult Amateur rider who has competed through 2nd level. She has been on VADA/Nova’s Board of Directors since 2004, including a three-year stint as president, is currently Vice President of the Virginia Dressage Association and serves on the USDF’s TD Committees, is Vice Chair of the USDF’s Rules Advisory Working Group and a member of the USEF Rules Advisory Working Group. She has been a USDF PM delegate on and off for a number of years.

Michelle retired in 2010 after working for the federal government for over 30 years. For most of her career, she worked at a federal law enforcement agency, serving as an HR program manager and the Associate Chief Counsel for Administration. She finds her legal training and mediation experience most useful for her role as a TD. In that capacity, she has travelled from Massachusetts to Florida and loves the opportunity to meet and interact with fellow horse enthusiasts.

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Season 2 Episode 10: Interview with Jennifer Hoffman

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 20:01:42 -0400

In this episode, sponsored by ADM, host Stephanie Ruff talks about her recent trip to Wellington, Florida for the U.S Equestrian Dressage Mandatory Observation Event. Then co-host Aviva Nebesky explains her saddle pad “collection” and answers a listener’s question in her "Ask the L" segment.

Together they interview long lining expert Jennifer Hoffman. Jennifer came up through the 4-H program in Pennsylvania. Her first horse was an off-track thoroughbred named Autumn Charm who she later named her farm after. She rode with Dana Bright, who is nationally known for driving and attended the University of Findlay in their Western Program. She spent time working for reining WEG Gold Medalist Dan Huss as well as Nandi Veterinary Associates foaling mares, handling stallions and young horses. In 2001 she branched out on her own and in 2004 bought her farm, Autumn Charm Sport Horses, located in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, that offers boarding, lessons and breeding services. Her focus on dressage and long lining has come from riding with JJ Tate and learning to long line from Tate’s husband, Richard Malmgren.

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Season 2 Episode 9: Interview with Todd Flettrich

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:44:28 -0400

Thanks to Collegiate for sponsoring this episode. Listen to co-hosts Stephanie Ruff and Aviva Nebesky share stories of their horse history, and Aviva answers a listener’s question in her segment "Ask the L."

Then Stephanie interviews international Grand Prix competitor Todd Flettrich. A native of New Orleans, Todd Flettrich is a veteran competitor and trainer at the FEI levels of dressage. He won individual gold and team silver in the 1991 North American Junior/Young Rider Championships. Years later, Flettrich’s student won the same competition two years in a row. In 2010, he rode Otto, owned by Cherry Knoll Farm, during the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY. In 2012, Todd qualified with Otto as the alternate of the United States Dressage Team for the London Olympic Games. From being an Olympic contender to coaching some of the best riders in the world to international success, Flettrich is a veteran of the competition arena and a sought-after trainer and mentor. He resides year-round in Wellington, Fla.

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Season 2 Episode 8: Interview with Adrienne Lyle

Tue, 11 May 2021 17:16:38 -0400

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In this special Olympic podcast, co-hosts Stephanie and Aviva share recent personal news, and Aviva answers another great question in "Ask the L." Then listen in on their interview with leading Olympic contender Adrienne Lyle. Born and raised in a small town in the state of Washington, horses have always been a part of Adrienne’s life. She first had the opportunity to ride with her future coach and Olympian Debbie McDonald as a working student in 2005. In 2006, Lyle earned the ride on Wizard, the 1999 Oldenburg gelding, owned by Peggy and Parry Thomas. The combination would move to the Grand Prix level together and win numerous prestigious titles, including the 2008 USEF Young Adult ‘Brentina Cup.’ They also competed individulally at the 2012 London Olympics. In 2018, she was selected to her second WEG team after competing on all three U.S. Dressage Nations Cup teams, helping the U.S. earn gold at FEI Dressage Nations Cup USA, bronze at FEI Dressage Nations Cup The Netherlands, and silver at FEI Dressage Nations Cup Germany. She currently has two horses on the short list for the Tokyo Olympics, Salvino and Harmony’s Duval.

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Season 2 Episode 7

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:29:46 -0400

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Listen in to co-hosts Stephanie Ruff and Aviva Nebesky sharing stories of their current horses and Aviva answering a listener’s question in her segment "Ask the L."

Then Stephanie interviews international Grand Prix competitor Shannon Dueck. Born in Austin, Texas, Shannon grew up outside of Vancouver Canada. Her mother Jacqueline Oldham was an “S” dressage judge in both Canada and the USA and instilled in Shannon a love and knowledge of classical dressage from an early age. She furthered her education with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science at the University of British Columbia and a Master’s degree in Equine Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from Texas A&M.

After competing through the intermediate level of eventing, Shannon turned her focus exclusively to dressage. She trained her first real dressage star, Korona, from the beginning. The partnership competed successfully at the Grand Prix level for many years and won an Individual Silver Medal at the Pan Am Games in 1999.Shannon has trained many horses and riders through the FEI levels and is currently bringing along several young prospects from her base in Wellington, Fla.

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Season 2, Episode 6: Meet New Hosts and Interview with Janet Foy

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:02:04 -0400

New hosts Stephanie Ruff and Aviva Nebesky introduce themselves and talk about how they got involved in horses and dressage. Then they premier a new segment called "Ask the L" where Aviva will give tips from a judge's perspective. In this segment, she talks about proper turnout for both horse and rider for a dressage schooling show. Then Stephanie interviews FEI 5* Judge Janet Foy about how she got started in horses and dressage, some of her memories as a judge and brief look at what's coming up with the Olympics. Listen in...

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Season 2, Episode 5: Dreamy Equestrian Vacations with Stacey Adams

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:46:18 -0400

In this episode of the Dressage Today Podcast, we look forward to a time when we are able to vacation again. We have a great conversation with Stacey Adams of Active Riding Trips. We chat about dreamy equestrian vacations, some of her most memorable travel experiences, advice on scoring the best deals and tips for packing and gear. Enjoy!

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Season 2, Episode 4: Winter Riding Inspiration

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 23:08:27 -0400

In this episode of the Dressage Today podcast, we're sharing some inspiring short stories from important women in our dressage community, including Lendon Gray, Jane Savoie and Sarah Geikie. These are all stories that come from our Dressage Today magazine archives and they are reflections on philosophical lessons from dressage. These popular figures in our sport share a lesson from their life called “What I Wish I’d Known Then.”

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Season 2, Episode 3: Bitting Basics with Stephanie Brown-Beamer

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 18:37:35 -0400

In this episode of the Dressage Today Podcast, equipment expert and USDF gold medalist Stephanie Brown-Beamer joins us for a chat about bit and bridle fit. We chat about types of bits, materials, tips to choose a bit for your horse and common misconceptions about bitting. Stephanie's passion for her work shines through as she shares some fascinating stories from her experiences of traveling around the country as a bitting expert.

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Season 2, Episode 2: Saddle-Fit Basics with Jochen Schleese

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 21:07:57 -0400

In this episode of the Dressage Today Podcast, we tackle the complex topic of saddle fit with expert Jochen Schleese of Saddlefit 4 Life. We're discussing the most common saddle-fit issues, common misconceptions, the importance of anatomy and physiology, how to find a qualified saddle expert and tips for saddle care and maintenance. Tune in for more!

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Season 2, Episode 1: What's New with Dressage Today

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 19:04:50 -0400

The Dressage Today Podcast is back for Season 2! In this episode, hosts Lindsay Paulsen and Jennifer Mellace get together for a chat about what's been going on in the world of Dressage Today since Season 1 concluded. We're discussing updates from our own lives with horses, as well as a review of some of our favorite episodes from Season 1. We're also chatting about our virtual dressage competitions and what's coming up for DT! Get the scoop on some upcoming podcasts, digital issues and new videos.

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Episode 11: Maximize Your Ride with Planning and Organization with Ruth Hogan-Poulsen

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 21:15:56 -0400

Dressage professional Ruth Hogan-Poulsen is back with us again in this episode of the Dressage Today Podcast! She joins us to discuss the importance of planning, organization and strategy as it relates to equestrian life. She shares how journaling and keeping careful records can help you work toward your goals, monitor your horse's health and reduce stress. She also shares some tools and strategies to help you better organize your time with your horse!

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Episode 10: A Chat with Dressage Freestyle Expert Ruth Hogan-Poulsen

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 21:00:52 -0400

Magic happens when you combine dressage with music in the form of a freestyle. Freestyles are entertaining for the audience and can be educational for riders. But their creation and execution, according to Ruth Hogan-Poulsen, is somewhat of a mental rubix cube. Ruth talks us through the process of creating freestyles and discusses the efforts that went into producing the winning performance at this year's Challenge of the Americas competition in Wellington, Florida.

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Episode 9: A Chat with Top FEI Junior Rider Annie Klepper

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:56:45 -0400

What's it like to be one of America's top FEI Junior riders? In this episode of the Dressage Today Podcast, 14-year-old Annie Klepper gives us a peek into her life. We're talking about her pathway to success, which includes cool opportunities for youth riders, like Lendon Gray's Winter Intensive Training Program and the Emerging Athlete Program. We're also learning about the lifestyle of a young, highly competitive athlete, and, of course, Annie's giant 18-hand equine partner, Louie.

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Episode 8: Get to Know German Dressage Olympian Dorothee Schneider

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 21:09:17 -0400

It's not every day that we get to have a chat with an international dressage star, but it sure is fun when we do! Especially when they are as lovely as Germany's Dorothee Schneider. We snagged Dorothee for a quick chat during her U.S. symposium to hear about her background and life outside the spotlights of the international arena. We learn about the best piece of riding advice she's ever received, her "ideal" horse and how she prepares the night before a big competition. We hope you enjoy listening to this humble and motivated rider as much as we did!

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Episode 7: Exploring Dressage in Bermuda with National Coach Angela Halloran-Smith

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 21:16:11 -0400

What's it like to pursue dressage on a tiny island in the Atlantic ocean? It has its distinct challenges and some surprising advantages! In this episode of the Dressage Today Podcast, we sat down with Bermuda's National Dressage Coach, Angela Halloran-Smith to hear about the ways this small-but-mighty community is moving forward in the sport. Geographic limitations don't stop these dedicated riders from aiming for big goals, like the North American Youth Championships and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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Episode 6: A Chat with George and Roberta Williams

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 21:48:24 -0400

We sat down with George and Roberta Williams, one of America's most influential and beloved dressage couples. During our discussion with this dynamic duo, we learn about some forward strides in American dressage and take a look back on some of George and Roberta's favorite memories—most notably with the mare Rocher. Be prepared to get a little misty-eyed during this episode because we sure did! We'll also hear about an exciting opportunity for our followers waiting at the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final in Las Vegas!

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Episode 5: Hosting the World's Top Dressage Clinicians with the New England Dressage Association

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 22:23:20 -0400

In this episode of the Dressage Today Podcast, Phyllis LeBlanc and Angela Prenosil of the New England Dressage Association joined us for a chat. During this conversation that took place at NEDA’s 2019 Symposium with Dorothee Schneider, we learned more about what it's like to host large-scale symposia with the world's best dressage riders and trainers. Hear tales from these longtime NEDA members about welcoming the likes of Ingrid Klimke, Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin right into their own backyard! You’ll learn a lot and laugh a little, too.

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Episode 4: Lindsay Kellock on Pan American Games Team Gold

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:58:32 -0400

What's it like to bring home a gold medal from the Pan American Games? Find out in this episode of the Dressage Today Podcast! We caught up with top Canadian dressage rider Lindsay Kellock to learn about her Pan American Games experience and some of her standout memories. Our conversation took place at Dressage at Devon, where she also happened to be the leading lady of the weekend! Tune in to hear about her family tree of equestrians, a personal best at the Pan Ams, her special relationship with godmother Ashley Holzer, how to jump the line at the airport and more!

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Episode 3: Your Guide to Blanket Shopping with Jennifer Hetzler

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 20:32:07 -0400

Maybe you pulled your old blanket out from storage and discovered it's time for a replacement. Or you purchased a new horse and need to find the right fit for him. Perhaps you need a new blanket and you don't even know it! In this episode of the Dressage Today podcast, we tackle the topic of blanket shopping to help you make the best choice for your horse—and your wallet! Tune in for expert advice from Jennifer Hetzler of Ohio-based Equus Now! Tack Shop.

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Episode 2: When Europe Calls... Ali Potasky on Working, Riding and Training in Denmark

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 19:53:20 -0400

If you’ve ever fantasized about jetting off to Europe to pursue your dressage dreams, this episode is for you! Podcast host Lindsay Paulsen sat down with young Grand Prix rider Ali Potasky to learn about her time abroad, where she worked, rode and trained with Morten Thomsen in central Denmark. Now that Ali is back in the U.S. working for Kentucky-based Kathy Priest as her assistant trainer, she took the time to reflect on her experiences with us. We dive into training and philosophical lessons Ali took from Morten and some surprising similarities (and differences!) in equestrian culture. Ali brings a humble, refreshing perspective to life in the upper echelons of dressage.

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Episode 1: Meet the Hosts

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Meet Dressage Today! In our debut episode, we–Jennifer Mellace and Lindsay Paulsen—introduce ourselves as your hosts. We’re two adult amateurs who are passionate about horses and the sport of dressage. In this episode, we’re talking about our equestrian backgrounds and some of the greatest challenges we have faced in our own time with horses. Our conversation touches upon everything from heart horses and working-student gigs to vaulting lessons and performance anxiety. We shed some light on chapters in life when it’s necessary to take a step back from riding life, and other times when we choose to chase the big dreams.

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