Episodes
Wednesday Aug 20, 2014
Wednesday Aug 20, 2014
With just a few days left until the start of the 2014Alltech/FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy, we will hear from Todd Flettrich as he reflects on the 2010 games where he was a member of the team. But first we will hear from Chris Hickey as he shares this week’s trainer tip. Listen in...
Chris Hickey, Chardon, OH, is the Co-Chair of the USDF Instructor/Trainer Committee and a member of the faculty. He is a USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist and the Individual and Team Gold Medalist at the 2007 Pan American Games.
Wednesday Aug 13, 2014
USDF Episode 39: How to Maximize Your Lesson/Countdown to WEG Continues
Wednesday Aug 13, 2014
Wednesday Aug 13, 2014
This week we hear from Rachel Saavedra on how to be a ‘good student’ and maximize each lesson opportunity. We continue our count down to the 2014 Alltech/FEI World Equestrian Games as we hear from Leslie Morse who was a member of the Bronze Medal team at the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen. Listen in…
Rachel Saavedra,San Ramon,CA, is a USDF Certified Instructor through Fourth Level, a member of the programs faculty and a member of the Instructor/Trainer Committee. Rachel is a USDF Silver and Gold Medalist.
Wednesday Aug 06, 2014
USDF Episode 38: Judges Tips for Showing/Countdown to WEG Continues
Wednesday Aug 06, 2014
Wednesday Aug 06, 2014
This week we continue our countdown to the Alltech/FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy as we talk with Sue Blinks. Sue was a member of the Silver Medal team in Jerez in 2002. But first Dolly Hannon has some tips that competitors should keep in mind. Listen in...
Wednesday Jul 30, 2014
USDF Episode 37: Essential Ingredients for an Effective Seat; Countdown to WEG Continues
Wednesday Jul 30, 2014
Wednesday Jul 30, 2014
On this week’s episode we continue the countdown to WEG as we look back on past performances with Carol Lavell and Gunter Seidel. But first we have a trainer tip from Heidi Chote as she talks about the essential ingredients for an effective seat. Listen in…….
Heidi Chote, Wilton, CA is a USDF Certified Instructor through Fourth Level and a member of the Training – First Level Faculty. She is a L”Program Graduate and a USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist.Wednesday Jul 16, 2014
USDF Episode 35: Importance of the Riders Legs and Seatbones; Countdown to WEG
Wednesday Jul 16, 2014
Wednesday Jul 16, 2014
This week we start our count down to the 2014 World Equestrian Games as we hear from Betsy Steiner who was a member of the 1990 team in Stockholm. But first we have a trainer tip from Cindy Sydnor as she discusses the importance of the riders legs and seat bones. Listen in...
Betsy Steiner, is a USDF Honorary Instructor,was a member of the 1990 WEG Team and provided commentary for the videos of the1995 World Cup and the 1996 Olympic Games. She is the author of "A Gymnastic Riding System using Mind, Body & Spirit", "Get in Tone with Your Horse" (an audio CD) and "Equilates Stretch Workout". Betsy will be a featured instructor for the Adult Clinic series in 2015-2016.Wednesday Jul 09, 2014
USDF Episode 34: Movement and How it Affects the Gaits/NAJYRC
Wednesday Jul 09, 2014
Wednesday Jul 09, 2014
On the show this week, we talk with Roberta Williams and Jeremy Steinberg about the upcoming USDF/Platinum Performance North American Junior and Young Riders’ Dressage Championships. But first a trainer tip from Jeremy Steinberg about movement and how it affects the gaits of the horse.
Roberta Williams, Wellington, FL, is the chair of the USDF FEI Jr/YR Committee, member of the USDF Youth Committee and a USDF Silver and Gold Medalist.
Jeremy Steinberg is the current USEF National Youth Coach, the recipient of the 2010 Patsy Albers Award and the individual Gold Medalist at the 1996 North American Young Rider Championships, also earning a team Silver Medal.Wednesday Jul 02, 2014
Wednesday Jul 02, 2014
This week USDF announces Kathy Connelly and Betsy Steiner have teamed up as co-clinicians for the Nutrena/USDF Adult Series starting in the spring of 2015. We remember 1998 Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame Inductee Colonel Bengt Ljungquist. Cindy Sydnor gives instructors tips for addressing the seat of the rider and we hear from Christy Baxter, Director USEF Properties and Event Manager for the Adequan/FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships, presented by Gotham North as this event celebrates its 40th Anniversary.
Cindy Sydnor, Snow Camp, NC is a member of the USDF Instructor/Trainer Committee, an examiner for the Instructor Certification Program and a USEF "R’"Judge.Wednesday Jun 25, 2014
USDF Episode 32: Freestyle Tip / An Evening with the USEF Coaches
Wednesday Jun 25, 2014
Wednesday Jun 25, 2014
On the show this week, we have an excerpt from the2014 USDF/USEF Young Rider Graduate Program session an ‘Evening with the Coaches’ featuring Robert Dover, Debbie McDonald, and Scott Hassler. But first we have a freestyle tip from Dolly Hannon on how to achieve a good score. Listen in...
Dolly Hannon, Arvada, CO is the Chair of theUSDF Freestyle Committee, a USDF Certified Instructor through Second Level and a USEF "S’"Judge.Wednesday Jun 18, 2014
USDF Episode 31: Benefits of Lunge Lessons/ Equine Emergencies
Wednesday Jun 18, 2014
Wednesday Jun 18, 2014
This week we conclude the two part series with Dr. Laura Werner on Equine Emergencies but first Ann Guptil offers a training tip on the benefits of lunge lessons. Listen in...
Wednesday Jun 04, 2014
Wednesday Jun 04, 2014
This week we feature the final installment of the series Evolution of Sport Horse Feeding with Dr. Joe Pagan. But first VickiHammers-O’Neil presents our trainers tip of the week which offers some ideas for transitions when crossing the diagonal.
Vicki Hammers-O’Neil, Meriden, CT, is a USDFCertified Instructor through Fourth Level and a member of the programs faculty,a USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist and a graduate of the L Education Program.