Dressage Today Podcast

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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....

Today’s Training Buzz is sponsored by  Purina . The PhD Equine Nutritionists at Purina Animal Nutrition tackle problems using science. And their love of horses keeps them at it until they get it right. Even with the most established feeds, they keep innovating. Even when it takes years of research, they don’t stop until it’s right. They are dedicated to the scientific method, but it can’t cap...

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.&n...

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 pla...

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 Emi...

Today’s Training Buzz is sponsored by Cosequin. Cosequin® ASU Joint & Hoof Pellets contain quality ingredients to support joint and hoof health and leave out the fillers molasses and alfalfa — all while delivering the taste horses love. The colors of their ingredients shine through for a difference you can see. Visit cosequinequine.com to learn more. This Training Buzz episode is a little bit...

Today’s Training Buzz is sponsored by  Purina . The PhD Equine Nutritionists at Purina Animal Nutrition tackle problems using science. And their love of horses keeps them at it until they get it right. Even with the most established feeds, they keep innovating. Even when it takes years of research, they don’t stop until it’s right. They are dedicated to the scientific method, but it can’t cap...

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 co...

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.  Th...

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. Members of Dressage Today OnDemand can watch the full v...

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 Warmbl...

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?” The...

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. Members of Dressage Today OnDemand can watch the full video  here . Not a member? Sign up for a free 10-day trial with subscription. Enter DTPODCAST at checkout to s...

This podcast is sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition, with three research-backed ration balancers to fill nutritional gaps in your horse's diet. Enrich Plus delivers a concentrated source of protein, vitamins and minerals without unnecessary calories. Enrich Plus Senior features ActivAge Prebiotic Technology and Outlast Supplement for aging easy-keepers. Omega Match is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids...

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 ba...

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...

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. Members of Dressage Today OnDemand can watch the full video  here . Not a m...

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&n...

This Training Buzz is sponsored by  Saddlery Brands International . Have you heard about Bates Saddles’ exciting NEW dressage saddle the Bates Isabell Icon? Combining over 35 years of competition experience and 90 years of saddle innovation, the Bates Isabell Icon stands alone in high-performance dressage, as truly state of the art. Your journey begins here. Watch the personal video with Isab...

This Training Buzz is sponsored by  Purina Animal Nutrition , with three research-backed ration balancers to fill nutritional gaps in your horse's diet. Enrich Plus delivers a concentrated source of protein, vitamins and minerals without unnecessary calories. Enrich Plus Senior features ActivAge Prebiotic Technology and Outlast Supplement for aging easy-keepers. Omega Match is rich in Omega-3...

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 t...

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...

This Training Buzz is sponsored by Cosequin®. Cosequin® ASU Joint & Hoof Pellets contain quality ingredients to support joint and hoof health and leave out the fillers 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. Today we hear from Olivia Lagoy-Weltz. To begi...

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 a...