The Dressage Radio Show

Today we talk with Kate Kostenbader about her winter Wellington experience!  Dr. Hilary Clayton discusses the new measurement of nose bands with us. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 765: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield  and  Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook Guest: Dr. Hilary Clayton Guest: Kate Kostenbader Book Club: Build a Better Athlete by Leslie Webb Dressage R...

Genay Vaughn shares her world cup qualifying journey and what the next steps to the World Cup Finals are!  Emily Donaldson  talks about training in the USEF dressage training and evaluation sessions for development and emerging young horse program with Christine Traurig.  We also get a chance to check in with Ashley Rand on how starting her new business is going! Listen in… GUESTS A...

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...

Here are the details for the final Horselovers Cruise. You have requested it and we delivered Alaska in May 2026. It is IMPORTANT that if you even think you might want to come, book your room with a deposit. They will sell out quickly as we could not reserve a block of rooms on this cruise. You can always cancel with a deposit refund later. Contact Vicky immediately, details in this link: https://...

Sarah Geikie, a FEI 4* judge and co-chair of the USDF Education committee, talks about the updated dressage education programs being offered for certified instructors.  FEI trainer Susan Peacock explains the differences between adult camps and traditional clinics, and we speak with John Their about his dressage only sales website!  Listen in... GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 763: Co-H...

Amy Bradley's experience as a demo rider in the 2025 USDF FEI Trainer's Conference and The future of our Sport with Eliza Sydnor. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 762: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield  and  Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook Guest: Amy Bradley Guest: Eliza Sydnor Book Club: Build a Better Athlete by Leslie Webb Dressage Radio Show:  Website | Facebook...

New Year, New Goals, New Rides with 2025 Dressage Rider's Journal & Ruth Holgen Poulsen!  Laura Roberts shares the details about the exciting new program, the The US Equestrian Open of Dressage.  Katie and Staib shares her vision for the future for The Equine Professionals Club and how it will positively impact the horse industry. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 761: Co-...

Lauren Sprieser shares her book, "Strength in Numbers" and talks about her horse, Cadeau.  Reese & Megan discuss the USDF Convention in Houston, TX and Reese's second trip to Europe!  We have a great trainers tip from USEF R dressage judge Bill McMullin on practicing the halt. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 760: Co-Hosts:  Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac...

Laura Mollrich, the first para rider to achieve the Dressage Foundation Century Ride, joins the Dressage Radio Show to share her inspiring journey in the equestrian world. The episode also features insightful discussions on the importance of downtime for horses, with expert tips from Nicole Harrington and Jessica Gaston on how to effectively give horses breaks during the busy holiday season. Liste...

Ali Potasky shares with us the behind the scenes of her super year competing INXS, from competing in Europe to capturing the US Finals Grand Prix Championship!    Next, we find out about Bill McMullin's experience training the coaches at the US Center for Coaching Excellence by USEF.  Listen in... GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 758: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield  an...

US Dressage Finals!   Nicole Harrington shares her experience of when the wrong music was used during her Championship ride at Finals.  Jessica Gaston and Reese share their experiences horse shopping in Europe and Megan gives us a report of her three rides at Nationals. Listen in... GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 757: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield  and  Megan McIssac | I...

Endel Ots joins us with some fun stories from the Olympics including the opening ceremonies and Snoop and Martha. Then Kate Flemming-Kuhn shares with us her great year in the competition arena and how she raised her own horses. Plus, Megan scored three places to Nationals and Reese parted with Big Mike. Listen in... GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 756: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield  and...

This week’s guests, Lauren Chumley and Kymmy Pullen share their experiences from the recent Dressage at Devon, highlighting the electric atmosphere and the personal milestones they achieved. Lauren recounts her journey with her horses, including her triumphs and challenges, while Kimmy reflects on her grand prix freestyle performance and the promising future of her young horse Mojito. The episode...

WOW USA Para Dressage... the USA Para athletes are on fire! Ellie comes on to the show to share all her success at the Festival and her trip to the Paris Olympics. Then, Evvie Lancione explains all of the new exciting things happening at USDF. Last, Nancy Jaffer shares her experiences of writing the book, Riding Through, with Debbie McDonald. Listen in... GUESTS AND LINKS DRESS...

Sydney Collier sharing her memoir, "Beyond Expectations."  Kristen Brett, who is the Director of Dressage Programs at USEF, and Alicia Berger, who competed at the North American Young Rider Championships, Aachen, and at the Festival of Champions. GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 753: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield  and  Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook Guest: Sydney Collier...

Ashley Kehoe shares her amazing adventure as a groom at the Paris Olympics, and Patty Mayer gives us a thorough review of the spectator experience at this year's games.  An audio feast for equestrians! GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 751: Co-Hosts:  Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook Guest: Ashley Kehoe Guest: Patty Mayer Dressage Radio Show: Website | Fac...

Today, we are celebrating the Olympics with spectators, with riders, and us, the super fans! GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 751: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield  and  Megan McIssac  |  Instagram  |  Facebook Guest: Anna Buffini , Anna Buffini Merch Guest:   Rebecca Hart Dressage Radio Show:   Website  |  Facebook Please visit our sponsors, who...

Samantha Clark joins us to tell us all about Olympic Eventing, the amazing Château de Versailles and many new Olympic records.   Heather Peterson, who is USEF R Technical Delegate, explains what actions we should take if we find ourselves in uncomfortable situations at a show or clinic!  Listen in... GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 750: Co-Hosts:   Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Mega...

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, German...

Young Horse Fun!  Jontelle Forbus will be discussing her young horse raising and training programs at Touchstone Farms in KY,  Karen Isberg from KY Performance products will be sharing some supplements that are great for young horses, and Mary Rose Cissell will be chatting with us on the journey of Reese's young horse! GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 749: Co-Hosts:  Reese Koffler-...

Evelyn Lancione, the USDF Member Education Coordinator, shares the new exciting things happening at USDF!  We meet Megan's student, Lisa Lemke, who is the newest USDF Gold medalist and is a HRN auditor of  8 years! Plus in the trainer tip Reese and Megan discuss how to win in the ring With a better warm up. Listen in... GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 748: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanf...

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 E...

Reese and Glenn announce the Philip Parkes Memorial Coaching Scholarship Fund. They are joined by Philip's wife Meredith and Phil's long time student Andrea. Philip has educated and inspired countless podcast listeners, helping to grow the dressage community and fostering a deeper appreciation for this elegant equestrian discipline around the world. Learn how you can help support Phil's mission. W...

Avey Virtusio joins us to discuss rider fitness and Ellie Brimmer, President of USPEA, gives us an update on the Para Olympics. Then Reese and Megan review the book "The Horse in Positive Tension" by Stefan Stammer.  Be sure to listen in! GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 747: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield  and  Megan McIssac  |  Instagram  |  Facebook  ...

Reese tells us all about her student trip to Germany. Allie Baier, Doctor of Physical Therapy, shares some tips and exercises on dealing with stress and freezing up at shows, then Angela Ariatti speaks about helping to develop confidence for kids (and adults too!) Listen in... GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 746: Co-Hosts:   Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook |...