Episodes
Wednesday Apr 26, 2017
USDF Episode 155: Sport Horse Special/ Biomechanics of the Gaits
Wednesday Apr 26, 2017
Wednesday Apr 26, 2017
This week we have a special episode, which will focus on the USDF Sport Horse programs. 2017 USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum co-presenter Michael Bragdell joins us to speak about the upcoming 2017 forum. Kristi Wysocki discusses the different sport horse education events taking place in 2017, and in the education segment, we have Coralie Hughes explaining the biomechanics of the gaits.
Michael Bragdell, Colora, MD, is the Head Trainer at Hilltop Farm, where he trains and presents young horses in-hand and under saddle at breed inspections and competitions. Michael is also a USDF Certified Instructor through Fourth Level and has earned his USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals.
Kristi Wysocki, Elbert, CO, is a USEF licensed ‘S’ Dressage and ‘R’ Sport Horse Judge with USEF and a FEI 3* Dressage and Young horse Judge, and 4* Para Equestrian Judge. Kristi is also Chair of the USDF Sport Horse Committee, a USDF Certified Instructor through Second Level, and has earned her USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals.
Coralie Hughes,Coatesville, IN, is a Certified Practitioner of the Masterson Method of Performance Equine Bodywork. In addition to earning her USDF Bronze Medal, Coralie, is a German to English translator and co-author of the Dressage Movements Revealed DVD set and The Dressage Horse Optimized.
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Thursday Apr 13, 2017
Thursday Apr 13, 2017
In this week's episode Jody Swimmer joins us to talk about her success with competing Saddlebreds in dressage, Marilyn Heath explains how much collection is needed to ride Second Level and we have part 2 of Helping Your Horse Perform its Best with Coralie Hughes.
Jody Swimmer, PT, DPT, MAT, Louisville, KY is a physical therapist who competed her Saddle bred, New York City Slicker, at the 2016 US Dressage Finals in the FEI Intermediate I. Jody has also earned her USDF Silver Medal.
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.
Coralie Hughes, Coatesville, IN, is a Certified Practitioner of the Masterson Method of Performance Equine Bodywork. In addition to earning her USDF Bronze Medal, Coralie is a German to English translator and co-author of the Dressage Movements Revealed DVD set and The Dressage Horse Optimized.
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Wednesday Apr 05, 2017
USDF Episode 153: FEI World Cup Special with Laura Graves and Kasey Perry Glass
Wednesday Apr 05, 2017
Wednesday Apr 05, 2017
This week we have interviews with FEI World Cup riders Kasey Perry-Glass and Laura Graves. Listen in as they share their World Cup experience.
Kasey Perry-Glass, Orangevale, CA, made her Olympic debut at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, where she and her mount, Goerklingaards Dublet, were members of the bronze medal-winning U.S. Dressage Team. Now working closely with Olympian Debbie McDonald, Perry-Glass divides her time between her Wellington, FL, winter base and Hailey, Idaho, at the Thomas family’s River Grove Farm.
Laura Graves, Geneva, FL, and Verdades competed on The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France, where they finished fifth in the Grand Prix Freestyle. In 2015, they earned an individual silver medal and team gold medal at the Pan American Games. They also were members of the bronze medal-winning U.S. Dressage Team at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
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