Dressage Life with JJ Tate

In this episode, JJ shares insights and key takeaways from her lessons with Ali Brock, Steffen Peters, & Christine Traurig. --------- This episode was originally featured on March 03, 2021, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. Check out the...

A great trainer is a problem solver. If your horse is suitable to your level, safe for you, and is in your heart, that is what matters. JJ talks about the role of your trainer, how they should be helping you, and how to decided if they're serving you and your horse in the best way.   ---------   This episode was originally featured on March 31, 2021. in JJ’s online community, Team Tate T...

The Winter Migration to Wellington is always a big production, but then again hauling horses anywhere is. In this episode, JJ shares how she and everyone at Team Tate Dressage prepare, ship, and settle in to new places.  ---------   This episode was originally featured on January 13, 2021 in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressag...

Everyone struggles, because let's face it -horses are complicated. Owning, caring for, and especially riding them can throw a lot of unexpected frustration our way. In this episode, JJ shares how she faces frustration and how you can help deal with it in your life too.  ---------   This episode was originally featured on January 27, 2021, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private...

Comparison is the thief of joy & in our sport, it can be really hard NOT to compare ourselves to others. JJ shares her thoughts on how to live and ride in integrity to yourself and your horse to find and focus on your own journey with compassion, empathy, and grace.  ---------   This episode was originally featured on March 17, 2021, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private F...

The struggle is REAL! Everyone struggles with feeling like they're good enough from time to time. In this episode, JJ talks about how she handles those moments and what helps her stay so positive when life gets challenging. ---------   This episode was originally featured on March 10, 2021, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage l...

The decision to take time for a proper warm up or not can make or break your ride. So what goes into the warm up and how does that benefit you and your horse? In this episode, JJ walks you through how to build a warm up program to set you up for success in every ride and deepen the connection to your horse. --------- This episode was originally featured on March 24, 2021, in JJ’s online community,...

In this episode, JJ shares how Olympic Rider Gyula Dallos would teach riders to have a deep, adhesive, & energized seat. She shares her experience in how this lesson circles back around and how even now, her understanding deepens & clarifies.  ---------   This episode was originally featured on February 17, 2021, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of...

The principles of classical dressage develop harmonious, sound, and happy riding partners. This episode is all about how to apply the principles to the basics in order to set your young horse up for success. JJ talks about the importance of focusing on progress over perfection and little wins.  ---------   This episode was originally featured on February 3, 2021, in JJ’s online community...

In this episode, JJ talks about heading to Regionals, touching on first level before her Monthly Zoom Lecture deep dive, & getting into the show ring after cancer.  ---------   This episode was originally featured on October 13, 2021, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we we...

Self-care is essential to life and sometimes it is ok to not be ok. In this episode, JJ provides an update on how things went at Dressage at Devon along with tackling the emotions of her ongoing recovery from breast cancer.   ---------   This episode was originally featured on October 14, 2021, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive d...

A mentally and physically well-rounded horse is a happy horse. In this episode, JJ covers the importance of cross-training for the dressage horse and how she likes to approach it with the horses in her program. Longlining, hill work, cavaletti, lunging, and more are discussed.  ---------   This episode was originally featured on September 16, 2020, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV...

Tightness and resistance are not the same thing. One word of advice, never kick a tightness. So how do you know the difference? JJ dives deep into how to approach these two similar but different training challenges. Plus this episode revisits the 2020 Dressage at Devon virtual show as a response to Covid-19 and JJ talks about her love of Devon and how to support the show to continue its legacy.&nb...

The loss of every horse is hard, but losing the promise of a young horse with a bright future is particularly poignant. In this episode, JJ shares her experience and perspective after saying goodbye to one of her own. --------- This episode was originally featured on November 4, 2020, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just...

Not everyone chooses to compete, but for those who do, keeping it classy and classical is all about showing up to the ring with integrity. JJ talks about how she approaches the show ring prepared, ready to win, but also ready to put the horse first -always. ---------   This episode was originally featured on October 4, 2020 in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of in...

The school trot is the secret to creating a truly phenomenal trot. So what is it? How do you do it? When do you use it? Learn more about this forgotten art in this episode! ---------   This episode was originally featured on June 24, 2020 in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you.  If you’re on Facebook we w...

In this episode, JJ talks about how to choose and stay focused focus on your goals, or your end ideals, while keeping in mind where you are currently on your path in life and how to strive for excellence along the way.  ---------   This episode was originally featured on October 21, 2020 in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage...

In this episode, JJ goes through her process on assesing a protential rider and horse pair. She goes through what she looks at and things she considers on finding the right horse for the right rider.

This episode is a shout-out to the young riders for the accomplishment of making it to the North American Young Riders Championship. JJ talks about having a champion's mindset, being proud of the journey, & loving your horse no matter what the outcome of the competition. ---------   This episode was originally featured on August 11, 2021 in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Fa...

How life with horses has helped JJ process and accept her diagnosis, her treatment plan, and her mindset shift to travel this journey. This episode is a follow up to episode 032. Tackling Big Fish | Facing breast cancer with optimism and grace --------- This episode was originally featured on August 05, 2021 in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supporti...

In this episode, JJ talks about how she is newly diagnosed with breast cancer. She discusses how she plans to mentally go about tackling this "big fish," not letting it define her life, looking for the lessons in this experience, and taking it one step at a time.  ---------   This episode was originally featured on July 21, 2021 in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook g...

In this episode, JJ sits down with long time friend and Tack Room Chat coach, Kelly Wachter, for a fun and insightful discussion on ways to refine contact. They'll also discuss concepts of clarity, correction, and the rider's accountability.   ---------   This episode was originally featured on July 7, 2021 in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired &...

In this episode, JJ sits down with Naama Segev Hasson, Israeli Dressage Rider, personal friend & mutual student of both Olympic rider Gyula Dallos and rider biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze. They talk about their shared experiences during their time together in Budapest, Hungary, the riding scene in Israel, life lessons, and reconnecting after 20 plus years thanks to a surprising connect...

In this episode, JJ discusses why short reins are necessary in dressage, but that does not negate the unequivocal importance of riding with long reins. Long reins promote soundness, confidence, & trust in the rider. Learn more in this episode!   ---------   This episode was originally featured on June 30, 2021 in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspire...

In this episode, JJ talks about how to know when it is time to bring your horse home from the trainers and how to navigate the transition back home.    ---------   This episode was originally featured on June 24, 2021 in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to joi...