Episodes
Monday Dec 10, 2018
Monday Dec 10, 2018
The final USDF show of 2018 we get a report of USDF Convention from listener and friend of the show Ruth MCormick, Dolly Hannon (chairperson of the USDF Freestyle Committee) joins us and a Total Saddle Fit Trainer Tip.
Saturday Dec 30, 2017
USDF Episode 172- Top Tips from Judges and Trainers
Saturday Dec 30, 2017
Saturday Dec 30, 2017
This week FEI 5* Judge Janet Foy joins us to share her tips on getting the most points as possible in your dressage tests and we have some excerpts from previous interviews with Beth Baumert, Michael Bragdell, Stephen Clark, and Scott Hassler.
Janet Foy, Wellington, FL, is an FEI 5* Dressage and Young Horse judge, a USEF S Dressage judge, and a USEF R Sport Horse Breeding judge. She is a USDF L Education Program faculty member; a USEF Dressage Committee member; and a member of the USDF Judges and L Program Committees. She is the author of Dressage for the Not-So-Perfect Horse and Dressage Questions and Answers.
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Wednesday Sep 27, 2017
USDF Episode 166: Freestyle FAQ/Judge Responsibilities/Relaxation Exercises
Wednesday Sep 27, 2017
Wednesday Sep 27, 2017
This week we are joined by two USEF Senior Judges; Dolly Hannon joins us to talk about what to do when things go wrong in a freestyle test and Marilyn Heath discusses Judge responsibilities. In our education segment, we have part three of our series on the mind/body connection with Sandy Venneman.
Janet ‘Dolly’ Hannon, Arvada, CO, is a USEF Senior (‘S’) Judge, USDF Certified Instructor through Fourth Level and Chair of the USDF Freestyle Committee. Dolly has also earned her USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals.
Marilyn Heath, Naples, FL, is a USEF Senior Dressage Judge, L Education Program Faculty member, USDF L Program and Judges Committee member, and USDF Lifetime Achievement award recipient.
Sandy Venneman PhD, Sealy, TX, is an experimental psychologist, with a lifetime teaching certificate in secondary education. Sandy combines psychology with 40 years experience riding to help equestrians reach their potential. Coaching riders in the use of psychology to improve their riding, she instructs and gives mounted and un-mounted clinics nationwide.
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Wednesday Jul 19, 2017
USDF Episode 161: US Dressage Finals/What Makes an Expert Rider
Wednesday Jul 19, 2017
Wednesday Jul 19, 2017
This week, Lisa Gorretta joins us to talk about the 2017 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® . We have answers to your questions about the Great American/USDF Regional Championships and part four of the series on rider biomechanics with Dr. Hilary Clayton.
Lisa Gorretta, Chagrin Falls, OH, serves as the USDF Vice President, she is also a USEF ‘R’ Technical Delegate, FEI Level 2 Steward and Co-Chair of the USEF Dressage Committee.
Hillary Clayton BVMS, PHD, DACVSMR, MRCVS, Mason, MI, is an equestrian, veterinarian, author, researcher, and clinician, Dr. Clayton has conducted targeted studies on bitting, saddle fit biometrics, kinematics and kinetics, and locomotion . She established Sport Horse Science, LLC. and is vice president of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Clayton has been inducted into the International Equine Veterinarians Hall of Fame, the Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame and the Midwest Dressage Association Hall of Fame. As a rider, Dr. Clayton has earned her USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals.
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Thursday Jan 19, 2017
Thursday Jan 19, 2017
In this week's episode USDF Volunteer of the Year Sheila Woerth joins us; Freestyle Committee chair Janet ( Dolly) Hannon shares her do's and don'ts for freestyle riders and judges and Allyn Mann returns with Part 2 of his talk on joint health.
Janet ‘Dolly’ Hannon, Arvada, CO, is a USEF Senior (‘S’) Judge, USDF Certified Instructor through Fourth Level and Chair of the USDF Freestyle Committee. She is also a USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist.
Allyn Mann, Director of the Animal Health Division, Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, has committed the past 28 years to working in the animal health industry. Allyn has launched such medications as Adequan® Equine IM, Ventipulmin® Syrup, and Marquis® Antiprotozoal Oral Paste. His primary focus is the health of the horse.
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Wednesday Feb 10, 2016
USDF Episode 112: Freestyle Judging Program/USEF Rule Changes
Wednesday Feb 10, 2016
Wednesday Feb 10, 2016
This weekTerry Ciotto Gallo reviews revisions to the USDF Continuing Education in Freestyle Judging Program. In the Education Segment, Janine Malone reviews the 2016 USEF rule changes which affect Dressage competitors. Click here for a complete list of USEF rule changes approved by the USEF Board. Visit eTRAK and view an excerpt from the 2016 Adequan/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference with Johann Hinnemann. Listen in…
TerryCiotto Gallo of Winter Springs, FL is a member of the USDF Judges and Freestyle Committees. She is a highly respected freestyle designer and instructor for Continuing Education in Freestyle Judging Programs.
Janine Malone of Zebulon, NC is a USEF Registered Judge and Technical Delegate,FEI Level 3 Steward, and Member of multiple USEF committees, including the USEFDressage and Competition Management Committees.
Wednesday Dec 16, 2015
USDF Episode 106: 2015 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention/Tips on Freestyle
Wednesday Dec 16, 2015
Wednesday Dec 16, 2015
This week USDF President George Williams looks back at the 2015 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention. In our Education Segment Dolly Hannon gives tips for Freestyle riders and judges. Listen in...
George Williams,Wellington, FL has served as the USDF President since 2010. He is also a competitor, trainer, and clinician. George is the US Dressage Youth Coach and also serves on multiple USEF committees.
Janet ‘Dolly’ Hannon of Arvada, CO is a USEF Senior (‘S’) Judge, USDF Certified Instructor through Fourth Level and Chair of the USDF Freestyle Committee.
Wednesday Oct 21, 2015
USDF Episode 98: Rules for Musical Freestyle/Planning your Warm-up
Wednesday Oct 21, 2015
Wednesday Oct 21, 2015
This week Joan Darnell looks at things you should take into consideration when planning your warm-up. In our Education Segment, Janet ‘Dolly’ Hannon talks about the rules for USDF Musical Freestyles. Listen in.
Joan Darnell of Georgetown, TX is a USEF Senior (‘S’) Judge, FEI 3* Para-Equestrian Dressage Judge and USDF L Program Faculty Member.
Janet ‘Dolly’ Hannon of Arvada, CO is a USEF Senior (‘S’) Judge, USDF Certified Instructor through Fourth Level and Chair of the USDF Freestyle Committee.
Thursday Oct 01, 2015
Thursday Oct 01, 2015
USDF Executive Director, Stephan Hienzsch, joins us this week with a preview of the events being held during the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan, which will be held November 5-8 in Lexington, KY. Visit the US Dressage Finals website for more details. In our Education Segment, Janet ‘Dolly’ Hannon explains the new requirements for USDF Freestyles and how to make sure your test is meeting these requirements. Listen in…
Janet ‘Dolly’ Hannon is a USEF Senior Dressage Judge,Chair of the USDF Freestyle Committee, a USDF Certified Instructor/Trainer through Fourth Level, and USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist
Thursday Jun 18, 2015
Thursday Jun 18, 2015
This week two-time FEI World Cup Dressage Finalist,Catherine Haddad Staller, talks to us about some of her favorite training tips.Before that, USEF Senior Judge, FEI 3* Para Judge, and USDF L Faculty member, Trenna Atkins looks further into creating a Do-It-Yourself Freestyle, an extension of the article of the same name in the June issue of USDF Connection and on eTRAK (here)