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Come along with us, the Dressage Today team, as we mix and mingle with the most inspiring members of our dressage community—from top riders to local legends. We talk all angles of our sport—sharing everything from training philosophies to stories of chasing dreams to horse-care tips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 11: Maximize Your Ride with Planning and Organization with Ruth Hogan-Poulsen2020-04-24

Dressage professional Ruth Hogan-Poulsen is back with us again in this episode of the Dressage Today Podcast! She joins us to discuss the importance of planning, organization and strategy as it relates to equestrian life. She shares how journaling and keeping careful records can help you work toward your goals, monitor your horse's health and reduce stress. She also shares some tools and strategies to help you better organize your time with your horse! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

33 min

Season 3 Episode 20: Interview with JJ Tate2022-03-22

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 competitor and trainer Jessica Jo “JJ” Tate. JJ Tate began to take her place among the country’s riding elite early, making her FEI debut at just 16 years old. Earning numerous national and regional titles, JJ has trained and competed over 29 horses at the FEI levels, including eight at Grand Prix. Known for her classical education and elegant riding, she is a top competitor whose devotion to the very highest standards of horsemanship and integrity make her a positive role model in the contemporary dressage world. JJ has been long listed for the World Equestrian Games and represented the United States in competitions abroad. In early 2022, she has had a successful season showing at the Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Florida. Listen in! Website: https://dressagetoday.comVideo Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalogSocial Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageTodayInstagram: @DressageTodayTwitter: @DressageTodayPinterest: @DressageTodayEmail: sruff@equinenetwork.comSponsor: https://www.admanimalnutrition.com/webcenter/portal/ADMAnimalNutrition/pages_anhome Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

60 min

Training Buzz Season 1, Episode 12022-04-03

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 of what he does and why he does it. You can watch the video here: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/programs/bragdell-intro-to-in-hand-work Not a member? Sign up for a free 10-day trial with subscription. Enter DTPODCAST at checkout to save 15%. Website: https://dressagetoday.comVideo Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalogSocial Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageTodayInstagram: @DressageTodayTwitter: @DressageTodayPinterest: @DressageTodayEmail: sruff@equinenetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 min

Training Buzz - "Parking" at the Mounting Block2022-04-17

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 being mounted is extremely important. He demonstrates how he teaches this particular task, including standing on the horse’s left side and asking the horse to move towards him with the whip on the right side. You can watch the video here: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/programs/bragdell-intro-to-in-hand-workNot a member? Sign up for a free 10-day trial with subscription. Enter DTPODCAST at checkout to save 15%. Website: https://dressagetoday.comVideo Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalogSocial Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageTodayInstagram: @DressageTodayTwitter: @DressageTodayPinterest: @DressageTodayEmail: sruff@equinenetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 min

Interview with Fran Severn2022-04-26

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 interview Fran Severn, a freelance writer and broadcaster who grew up in the city but was determined to get horses in her life. After earning her degree in Mass Communications, she worked in broadcast news in Louisville, Kentucky, where she covered the Kentucky Derby, events at the Kentucky Horse Park, produced equine-focused features, and finally bought her first horse. Moving to England with her Air Force husband, she discovered dressage and continued her training when she returned to the states. She's written about the exclusive “tailgate” party at the Royal Enclosure at the Ascot races, shipping horses to the Olympics, riding on Civil War battlefields, and the chuckwagon races at the Calgary Stampede. Fran lives on Maryland's Eastern Shore, where she enjoys riding on the beaches and trails and promoting local equine activities and businesses and travel to the region. Her first book, Riders of a Certain Age, has just been published by Trafalger Square Books. Listen in! Website: https://dressagetoday.comVideo Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalogSocial Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageTodayInstagram: @DressageTodayTwitter: @DressageTodayPinterest: @DressageTodayEmail: sruff@equinenetwork.comPodcast editor: Merek Alam, http://brightafternoonproductions.com Sponsor: https://horseinnovation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

52 min

Training Buzz - The Purpose of Groundwork2022-05-01

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 establish a connection with her horse, which goes from the barn to the arena. You can watch the video here: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/programs/canedy-the-purpose-of-groundwork?categoryId=20245. Not a member? Sign up for a free 10-day trial with subscription. Enter DTPODCAST at checkout to save 15%. Website: https://dressagetoday.comVideo Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalogSocial Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageTodayInstagram: @DressageTodayTwitter: @DressageTodayPinterest: @DressageTodayEmail: sruff@equinenetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 min

Training Buzz - The Concept of Pressure and Release2022-05-15

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 occurs. It’s not the pressure that teaches them. It’s the moment we remove the pressure that teaches them about the thing that we wanted to have happen. You can watch the video here: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/programs/canedy-concept-pressure-release?categoryId=81137Not a member? Sign up for a free 10-day trial with subscription. Enter DTPODCAST at checkout to save 15%. Website: https://dressagetoday.comVideo Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalogSocial Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageTodayInstagram: @DressageTodayTwitter: @DressageTodayPinterest: @DressageTodayEmail: sruff@equinenetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 min

Interview with Lisa Roskens2022-05-24

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: https://bit.ly/3z9Hwpd. The feature interview is with Lisa Roskens, the founder of the Omaha Equestrian Foundation. She talked with Stephanie during the International Omaha show jumping and vaulting event about next year’s FEI World CupTM, which will be making its return to Omaha, Nebraska April 4 – 8, 2023. Born and raised in Omaha, Lisa Roskens began riding at age five when her parents bought her a pony named Taffy. As she grew up, she rode Western and then switched to English, focusing on Equitation. After graduating law school from Stanford University, she gave up riding for a time, but like many horse girls, she couldn’t stay away forever. She now rides both dressage and jumpers. She is the CEO of Burlington Capital, an alternative investment manager focused on real estate, international agribusiness and private equity. She is also the founder of the Omaha Equestrian Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization created to produce international caliber equestrian events that will develop Omaha into a hub of the sport horse industry, attracting international championships as both educational and economic development opportunities for the community. She was instrumental in bringing the FEI World CupTM to Omaha the first time in 2017.  Listen in! Website: https://dressagetoday.comVideo Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalogSocial Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageTodayInstagram: @DressageTodayTwitter: @DressageTodayPinterest: @DressageTodayEmail: sruff@equinenetwork.comSponsor: https://horseinnovation.comPodcast editor: Merek Alam, http://brightafternoonproductions.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

37 min

Training Buzz: Tips on Bridles and Bits2022-05-29

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 fit. Then she covers her preferences in bridles and bits that will help keep the horse comfortable.You can watch the video here: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/programs/lauren-sprieser-tips-bridles-bits. Not a member? Sign up for a free 10-day trial with subscription. Enter DTPODCAST at checkout to save 15%. Website: https://dressagetoday.comVideo Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalogSocial Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageTodayInstagram: @DressageTodayTwitter: @DressageTodayPinterest: @DressageTodayEmail: sruff@equinenetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 min

Training Buzz: Managing a Young Horse's Big Trot2022-06-12

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 explains how to encourage the horse to carry himself while asking him to go forward and come back in the trot.  Dressage Today OnDemand members can watch the video here: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/programs/sprieser-managing-young-horses-big-trot. Not a member? Sign up for a free 10-day trial with subscription. Enter DTPODCAST at checkout to save 15%. Website: https://dressagetoday.comVideo Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalogSocial Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageTodayInstagram: @DressageTodayTwitter: @DressageTodayPinterest: @DressageTodayEmail: sruff@equinenetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 min

Training Buzz: Riding the Less Motivated Horse2022-06-26

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 aid. This type of horse often teaches a rider to work too hard, so Chelsea demonstrates how to promote a better way of going for the horse so that the rider isn’t exhausted by the end of the ride.You can watch the video here: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/programs/canedy-horsemanship-and-performance?cid=2708844&permalink=canedy-riding-less-motivated-horse.Not a member? Sign up for a free 10-day trial with subscription. Enter DTPODCAST at checkout to save 15%. Website: https://dressagetoday.comVideo Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalogSocial Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageTodayInstagram: @DressageTodayTwitter: @DressageTodayPinterest: @DressageTodayEmail: sruff@equinenetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 min

Interview with Alice Tarjan2022-06-28

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 moved on to eventing before focusing on dressage. A Seaton Hall law school graduate and cancer survivor, Tarjan steadily moved up the ranks in dressage, competing as an amateur against some of the best professionals in the world.  Tarjan has gained a reputation of buying young horses and bringing them along to Grand Prix. In 2019, she won the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle in the Amateur Adult division at US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan and USDF with the Hanoverian mare Candescent. In 2020, she took home multiple titles from the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions, including the Markel/USEF Developing Horse Grand Prix Dressage National Championship with her Oldenburg mare, Donatella M. This year she and the mare Serenade MF were named to The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for the FEI Dressage Nations Cup the Netherlands CDIO5*. Listen in! Website: https://dressagetoday.comVideo Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalogSocial Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageTodayInstagram: @DressageTodayTwitter: @DressageTodayPinterest: @DressageTodayEmail: sruff@equinenetwork.comSponsor: https://horseinnovation.comPodcast editor: Merek Alam, http://brightafternoonproductions.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

40 min

Training Buzz: Riding the Free Walk2022-07-10

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 free video here: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/programs/janet-foy-free-walk?categoryId=22246To watch more from Janet Foy and many other respected professionals, sign up for a free 10-day trial with subscription. Enter DTPODCAST at checkout to save 15%. Website: https://dressagetoday.comVideo Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalogSocial Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageTodayInstagram: @DressageTodayTwitter: @DressageTodayPinterest: @DressageTodayEmail: sruff@equinenetwork.com Sponsor: https://horseweek.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 min

Training Buzz: Five Questions with Michele Wellman2022-07-24

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, she feels the wellbeing of the horse is paramount.You can watch the free video here: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/programs/michele-wellman-five-questions?categoryId=20245 To watch more from Michele Wellman and many other respected professionals, sign up for a free 10-day trial with subscription. Enter DTPODCAST at checkout to save 15%. Website: https://dressagetoday.comVideo Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalogSocial Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageTodayInstagram: @DressageTodayTwitter: @DressageTodayPinterest: @DressageTodayEmail: sruff@equinenetwork.com Sponsor: https://horseweek.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 min

Interview with Karen Rohlf2022-07-26

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 of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and virtual programs. She is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Listen in! Website: https://dressagetoday.comVideo Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalogSocial Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageTodayInstagram: @DressageTodayTwitter: @DressageTodayPinterest: @DressageTodayEmail: sruff@equinenetwork.comSponsor: https://horseinnovation.comPodcast editor: Merek Alam, http://brightafternoonproductions.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

43 min

Sequence of the Gaits2022-08-07

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/programs/wedenmark-sequence-of-gaits-intro?categoryId=20245 To watch more from Lena Wedenmark and many other respected professionals, sign up for a free 10-day trial with subscription. Enter DTPODCAST at checkout to save 15%. Website: https://dressagetoday.comVideo Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalogSocial Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageTodayInstagram: @DressageTodayTwitter: @DressageTodayPinterest: @DressageTodayEmail: sruff@equinenetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 min

Interview with Adrienne Lyle at the 2022 FEI World Championships2022-08-10

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.comVideo Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalogSocial Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageTodayInstagram: @DressageTodayTwitter: @DressageTodayPinterest: @DressageTodayEmail: sruff@equinenetwork.comSponsor: https://horseinnovation.comPodcast editor: Merek Alam, http://brightafternoonproductions.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 min

Training Buzz: Training Level Contact vs. Connection2022-08-21

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-contact-vs-connection-part-1 To subscribe to watch Laura Graves and many other respected professionals, sign up for a free 10-day trial with subscription. Enter DTPODCAST at checkout to save 15%. Website: https://dressagetoday.comVideo Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalogSocial Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageTodayInstagram: @DressageTodayTwitter: @DressageTodayPinterest: @DressageTodayEmail: sruff@equinenetwork.comSponsor: Maryland 5* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 min

Interview with Matt McLaughlin2022-08-24

Welcome to another edition of the Dressage Today podcast. Today’s episode is sponsored by Cosequin®. Cosequin® ASU Joint & Hoof Pellets contain quality ingredients to support joint and hoof health leaving out fillers like 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 to learn more. In this episode we welcome Aviva back from her trip to Israel, and she shares her adventures. You can also read her article on our website. Next Aviva answers a listener’s question about when and how to switch the whip during a class. Together they interview Matt McLaughlin. Matt began studying dressage and the art of training horses in haute école for exhibition performances at an early age. He credits his early dressage influence on USDF Hall of Fame member, Chuck Grant. Matt spent seven years working for the Royal Lipizzaner Stallion Show where he trained as many as 16 stallions and riders at a time. In 2011, Matt was head trainer at the Arabian Nights Dinner Theatre where he restructured the equestrian production’s dressage, liberty, western, and reining acts.  Matt has continued to hone his skills as a trainer, clinician, and performer by learning and adapting techniques gleaned from training experiences as well as his work with industry notables in the dressage, western, and trick training disciplines. Matt has successfully trained horses through Grand Prix Dressage that have gone on to compete nationally and internationally as well as multiple horses finished in haute école including Capriole, Courbette, and Levade.  He has earned the USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold rider Medals graduated with distinction from the USDF “L” education program. In addition to providing instruction at base in St. Cloud, Florida, Matt travels throughout North America and Europe as a clinician. Listen in! Website: https://dressagetoday.comVideo Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalogSocial Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageTodayInstagram: @DressageTodayTwitter: @DressageTodayPinterest: @DressageTodayEmail: sruff@equinenetwork.comSponsor: https://www.cosequin.com/horses/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

68 min

Horses of the 2022 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions2022-08-30

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 the best supplements you can give your performance horse. That's our fine line. What's yours? The 2022 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions just concluded at HITS Chicago at Lamplight Equestrian Center. Almost a week of fantastic competition gave us the opportunity to see some of the best U.S. riders and horses. We thought it would be fun to learn more about those horses, so today we hear about Fürst Dream, Paxton, Serenade MF and Valor from the riders themselves, Adrienne Lyle, Katie Duerrhammer and Alice Tarjan. Get to know what they are like both at the shows and at home. Listen in! Website: https://dressagetoday.comVideo Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalogSocial Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageTodayInstagram: @DressageTodayTwitter: @DressageTodayPinterest: @DressageTodayEmail: sruff@equinenetwork.comSponsor: https://www.vitaflex.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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