De-complicating Dressage

In this episode we are talking about how can find the right coach for you. It’s a topic that can be SUCH a minefield but we simplify it down, tell you what to look out for and think about and give you some top tips for finding the right coach that will help you progress your horse and your riding! If you enjoyed this episode then please do share it ! It means the podcast can reach more people and...

In this episode we are looking at your horses straightness. This is a vital element of training as well as in a test. It’s also a fundamental part of dressage and is the fourth scale of training. ✨ Why is straightness important ?✨ What do you need for a straight horse?✨ How to check your horses straightness✨ How to improve your straightness If you enjoyed this episode then please do share it !...

In this episode we are talking about how you could be throwing away marks in your test. We look at areas where riders commonly lose marks and how you can make sure you don’t lose those marks no matter how your horse is going on the day. This week is all about tactics and becoming a good test rider! If you enjoyed this episode then please do share it ! It means the podcast can reach more people and...

In this episode we are talking about the half half. It’s a term that we hear talked about a lot, and instructors love to use it too. The problem is that the term has a lot of myths and misconceptions around it and there is A LOT of confusion about what the half half is used for, what the aids are and why it’s used so much. All will be explained in this episode! If you enjoyed this episode then ple...

With the first competitions looming I know a lot of you may be feeling stressed, nervous or anxious. Helen from Rezone Coaching talks us through why we feel nervous and how lockdown might affect us. Most importantly, Helen gives us practical tips that we can use before we compete to get us feeling prepared and ready to go 😃If you enjoyed this episode then please do share it ! It means the podcast...

In today’s episode we are preparing for competitions. With the news that competitions will start up again after 28th March I’m sure lots of you have been booking in your shows and training for the year. So I thought now would be a great time to talk about how you can best prepare for a competition. I’ve got 7 tips to share with you. If you enjoyed this episode then please do share it ! It means th...

In the third episode of the professionals series i sit down with Nic Read (virtually of course) to discuss all things horse feeds. Nic is an equine nutritionist for Saracens Horse Feeds and has been de-mystifying the world of horse feeds for me for many years. We talk about what you need to think about when deciding on what to feed your horse and when deciding what brand to use too. We also look a...

In this episode we look at perfecting our circles. Circles are in every level of dressage and we use them a lot in our training. It’s really easy to forget about the accuracy of the circles we ride in training because we are focussing on so many other things! In this episode we look at the common problems people have with their circles, why the problems are there and exactly how you can fix them a...

In this episode we look at how to get the best out of the more energetic horses. Whether they’re fresh because they’ve had a few days off or they are naturally more hot and spicy. We look at how horses use their energy negatively, how the rider can influence how the horse behaves and I talk you through the 4 step process to create a focussed, relaxed and controlled horse. If you enjoyed this episo...

In this episode we are talking all things rider fitness! It’s become a very popular conversation topic in the recent years. We talk about why rider fitness is different to general fitness, why it’s important and what the best type of exercise is to improve your riding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are back to our training episodes and what better way to start the 2021 training episodes than with the infamous inside leg to outside rein connection. We talk all about what the inside leg to outside rein connection is, why it’s important and how to achieve this with your horse. Adding this into your training can lead to you having far more control over your horses body, your s...

In this episode we talk all about how to get motivated and how to stay motivated. This is the last episode in our New Years series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is the first of the professionals series. The wonderful Jackie McCormick joins us to discuss that ‘freeze’ feeling we get when we are afraid or anxious. We talk about why and how it happens and what you can do to help. We also answer a question from Chessca about how to break through the fear and get back on after a scary experience. To find out more about Jackie head to her website:...

In this episode we talk about the 3 steps to help you achieve your goals this year in 2021 despite lockdown putting a stop to our competitions right now. This episode will motivate you and improve your confidence to achieve your goals. Enjoy! Marieli Equestrian Diary available at https://marieliequestrian.com use code JESS21 for 10% off If you enjoyed this episode, please to share it. Also if you’...

In this episode we talk about how to set goals that you can achieve and will give you motivation, direction and focus in your training. We’ve also bought the questions section back to answer the questions that you want answered Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is one that has been very regularly requested. What to do when things go wrong in a test. We look at how you can change your mindset during a test so you can still finish your test on a high. Then we look at how to reflect on a test and come up with productive training goals to help improve you and your horse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are carrying on with looking at rider position but this time we are focussing on riders that lean to the left or right. We talk about what effect this has on our horses and how to fix it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look at what a good position is and how a bad position can influence our horses way of going. We then finish by looking at how to improve our position without becoming tense and fixed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look at using test riding to really assess how our training is going, find our strengths and work out the things we need to work on. We also look at little ‘ring craft’ tips that can make all the difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk about what 'feel' is and how to achieve it. Riders and trainers talk about 'feel' as this magical ability that all top riders have. But is it just something you have or something you can teach yourself? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks podcast is a little different to the usual ones. I talk about a really exciting project i have been working on for a long time now. I cant wait for you to hear all about it. I will be doing a Q&A soon so please do send any questions in and please do share the podcast and leave a review if you are happy to. Instagram: @jessicagale_rider Facebook: Jessica Gale Dressage Hosted on Acast. Se...

Were moving on to some more advanced work this week. Teaching our horses how to collect can be challenging and we need to make sure that our horses are infront of our legs and soft first. If they are listen to how to achieve the perfect collected trot and canter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all want a horse with a big walk, trot and canter whilst still being able to be accurate. This weeks podcast is linked to the Autumn/Winter clinic topic of 'improving your horses way of going' - essentially how to improve your horses paces. We look at what a good way of going means, how to achieve it and how to fix the majority of problems people come across when trying to make their horses pac...

Part 2 of 2 where we look at the advanced suppleness work. We break down the Grand Prix lateral movements and think about the elements we need for each before moving to looking at common problems people have with lateral movements and suppleness and the one thing that could fix it alll - controlAs always please do review if you're listening on apple podcasts and share with whoever you think it mig...

Part 1 of 2 where we look at introducing suppleness and the start of lateral movements (leg yield and shoulder in). We start by looking at how to introduce suppleness exercises and then how to teach our horses to leg yield and shoulder in as well as the common problems with each movement. Please do share the podcast with whoever you think it will help. Message me with any ideas for future podcasts...