Dressage Today Podcast

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 persona...

Welcome to this special edition of the Dressage Today podcast brought to you by  Vita Flex .  In competition, there's a fine line between where you were yesterday, where you are today and where you'll be tomorrow. It's the line we push ourselves to chase — and cross. Vita Flex Pro can help get you there. Our equine nutritionists, veterinarians and scientists are dedicated to developing t...

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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. Members of Dressage Today OnDemand can watch the full video here: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/programs/graves-training-level-cont...

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. Listen in! Website:  https://dressagetoday.com Video Subscription Site:  https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalog Social Media Links: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DressageToday Instagram...

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. You can watch the free video here:  https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com...

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 o...

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,...

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. You can watch the...

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 mo...

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 ai...

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...

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...

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:...

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 occ...

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 estab...

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 intervie...

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...

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...

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 compe...

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 appreciatio...

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, U...

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 r...

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...

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 li...