Episodes
Wednesday Jun 11, 2014
USDF Episode 30: Violet Hpkins/ Equine Emergencies/ Judges Tip
Wednesday Jun 11, 2014
Wednesday Jun 11, 2014
On this week’s episode we remember 1998 Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame inductee Violet Hopkins. Dr. Laura Werner begins a two part series on equine emergencies and we begin with Sarah Geikie who returns with our judges tip.
Dr. Laura Werner, DVM, MS, DACVS, Lexington, KY is on staff at the Davidson Surgery Center at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute.
Wednesday May 14, 2014
USDF Episode 26: Gastrointestinal Health in the Equine Athlete/ Pas de Deux
Wednesday May 14, 2014
Wednesday May 14, 2014
This week we hear part two of the 2013 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention education session Gastrointestinal Health in the Equine Athlete with Dr. Frank Pellegrini and Dr. Nikki Carbeson on the risks of colic. Our freestyle tip this week is from Ann Guptill on Pas de Deux and we learn about 2003 Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame Inductee Karl Mikolka.
Ann Guptill, East Haddem, CT is a USDF Certified Instructor through Fourth Level, an Instructor Certification Program Examiner and a L Education Program Graduate. She is a current member of the USDF Instructor/Trainer and Freestyle Committees and is a USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist. Ann was a member of the 1987 Pan American Games Silver Medal team.
Thursday May 08, 2014
Thursday May 08, 2014
This week we have a trainers tip from Annie Morris giving exercises to get more swing in the horses back, we have an excerpt a 2013 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention session with Terri Ciotti-Gallo as she introduces the new Musical Freestyle Continuing Education Program and we remember USDF1997 Hall of Fame inductee Chuck Grant.
Annie Morris, Columbia, CT, is a USDF Certified Instructor through Fourth Level, a member of the Instructor/Trainer program’s Training – First Level Faculty and a USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist.Wednesday Mar 05, 2014
USDF Episode 16: American Dressage Legends: Lowell Boomer/Show Tips
Wednesday Mar 05, 2014
Wednesday Mar 05, 2014
This week’s episode features an excerpt from an interview with Lowell Boomer, Founder of USDF and the first inductee into the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame. We will also hear from USEF "S" Judge and L Program Faculty member Kathy Rowse who will share some tips for the show ring.
Wednesday Jan 22, 2014
USDF Episode 10 - Charles de Kunffy; Part 3
Wednesday Jan 22, 2014
Wednesday Jan 22, 2014
Charles de Kunffy shares his philosophy on modern dressage with the final segment of this three part series recorded at the 2013 Adequan/ USDF Annual Convention. He continues by discussing changes in modern dressage training, and considers stride length over frame and overstepping. This podcast is also available on iTunes.
Wednesday Jan 15, 2014
USDF Episode 9 - Charles de Kunffy; Part 2
Wednesday Jan 15, 2014
Wednesday Jan 15, 2014
Charles de Kunffy shares his philosophy on modern dressage with the second in this three part series recorded at the 2013 Adequan/ USDF Annual Convention. He continues by considering changes in modern dressage training, and also addresses the importance of the horse's correct alignment from hock to bridle. This podcast is also available on iTunes.
Thursday Jan 09, 2014
USDF Episode 8 - Charles de Kunffy; Part 1
Thursday Jan 09, 2014
Thursday Jan 09, 2014
Charles de Kunffy shares his philosophy on modern dressage with the first in this three part series recorded at the 2013 Adequan/ USDF Annual Convention. He begins by explaining the importance of being knowledgeable, systematic and gradual in training. This podcast is also available on iTunes.