May 28, 2020
The topic of today's show is Connection and Contact. Dolly Hannon, USEF "S" Dressage judge, and USEF ‘R’ Western Dressage Judge answers the question: How would you describe the proper contact...and is it any different in WD as compared to Traditional Dressage? Joann Williams, highest-scoring trainer/rider at the 2019 WDAA world show, describes how to develop contact including how to handle horses that hide behind contact. Dini Swanson from the WDAA (Western Dressage Association of America) also joins me to discuss changes we will see at shows as they startup. Listen in...
Guests and Links Dressage Episode 568:
May 17, 2020
We are joined by a couple of Canadians: first we have Brittney Frasier-Beaulieu, top Grand Prix competitor and then Christilot Boylen, recipient of Equine Canada's lifetime achievement award. Plus, we have a discussion with biomechanics coach Dave Thind and competitor Charlotte Jorst. Listen in...
GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 566:
May 9, 2020
On tonight's show, we have a plethera of guests. US team rider Olivia Lagoy Weltz gives us her pandemic update. We're happy to have Lendon Grey join us on the show as well. And, we will interview author Sandra Beaulieu about her book on how to create a great freestyle. And, Patty Mayer is back for a Trainer Tip discussion all about 3rd level. Listen in...
GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 565:
November 16, 2019
On tonight’s USDF episode, we are going to provide a Finals wrap-up with adult amateur Grand Prix Champion Alice Tarjan. We also have Brianna Zwilling, who won the 1st level open freestyle with over 80%. And for our Total Saddle Fit Trainer Tip, we are going to chat with Jaime Leuenberger, first time finals participant. Listen in…
November 3, 2019
USDF Jr. Volunteer of the Year Ruby Tevis, Wendy Murdoch talks Equine Stability, we answer a listener question about improving uphill balance in your dressage horse.
October 14, 2019
Today, we are going to give lots of information about USDF finals happening next month with USDF competitions manager Krystina Wright. Then, Karen Isberg joins us with fall nutrition tips. And for the Trainer Tip, we are answering a listener question. Listen in…
October 9, 2019
On tonight’s USDF episode we have Melissa Schodelbauer on to talk about the Adequan USDF convention coming up in December, then Vivianne Schmidt has lots of educational tips about bits and finally listener Ruth McCormick talks about Dressage at Devon for our total saddle fit tip of the week. Listen in…
September 30, 2019
Reese’s assistant Dominique Lein speaks about her retired racehorse that she’s preparing for the Thoroughbred Makeover, Wendy Murdoch tells us some stories about the successes of the Sure Foot Equine Stability Program and after which Jami Kment gives us a great trainer tip. Listen in…
September 10, 2019
On today’s USDF episode, we have a couple of competitors from the most recent USDF Festival of Champions. Small tour champion, Endel Ots, joins us, as well as Dressage Seat finals age 14-18 champion, Mackenzie Peer. Listen in…
August 18, 2019
We are joined by Reese's Aachen co-chaperone Bill McMullin and 2019 North American Young Rider champion Callie Jones. Plus, we answer a listener question about doing better extensions for the trainer tip. Listen in....
