The Dressage Radio Show

On tonight's show we have an all ladies line up! Thrilled to have Meghan McIssac friend of our show talking about bullying and boundries as professionals. Jennifer Williams will join us about her journey in Wellington Florida this season. GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 743: Reese Koffler-StanfieldHorse Tip DailyMeghan McIssacInstagramFacebookFacebookJennifer WilliamsInstagramFind a complete line of screen printed stuff….The embroidered merchandise at…FacebookHorse Radio Network on TwitterKentucky Performance ProductsDouble D TrailersSpalding Fly Predators

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Equithrive. In this episode, Aviva and Stephanie talk about the mental health aspect of the horse industry and how their interviews with Nancy Lavoie and Dr. Jenny Susser can help start a conversation. Then Aviva talks about how a canter transition is scored when it happens early or late. Together they interview Dr. Jenny Susser who did a series of articles with Dressage Today in the past. Dr. Susser has a PhD in Clinical Health Psychology, specializing in Sport Psychology. She has been engaged in the art and science of human performance her entire life, beginning with her own athletic journey. A four-year All-American swimmer, she served as assistant coach at UCLA, swam on two national teams, and competed at the 1988 Olympic Trials. After retiring from competition, Dr. Jenny shifted her focus to helping high-performing athletes in every sport. She has worked with individual athletes in the 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympic Games and served as Team Sport Psychologist for the 2012 Olympic Dressage Team in London. Athletes aren't the only people who rely on Dr. Jenny's high-performance expertise. As a keynote speaker and corporate trainer, she has prepared leaders around the world to thrive in high-pressure environments. Dr. Jenny's seamless blend of science/research, education, experience, and intuition creates a powerful experience and remarkable results for people who are ready to accept and activate her guidance. Listen in! Trying to choose the right supplements for the right horses often feels like a chore…and you have enough chores as it is. Fortunately, there’s Equithrive, whose mission is to make this whole nutrition equation easier on you, and much more beneficial to your horses. Equithrive’s lineup of pelleted supplements are developed with care, backed by science, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Not to mention picky-eater approved. Whether you need advanced joint care for your equine athlete, plus hoof, gut, or metabolic support, Equithrive is your one-stop-shop for feed tub fortification. So, stop wasting your time and money. Do your horses–and yourself–a favor and visit equithrive.com. Use the promo code DRESSAGETODAY to get 20% off your first order, plus free and fast shipping nationwide. www.equithrive.com Website: https://dressagetoday.com Video Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalog Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageToday Instagram: @DressageToday Twitter: @DressageToday Pinterest: @DressageToday Email: sruff@equinenetwork.com Podcast Editor: Merek Alam, http://brightafternoonproductions.com Sponsor: https://equithrive.com

Gardy Bloemers joins Reese and Glenn to tell us all about the Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival & Lexington CDI3*. Glenn fills in for Noah and asks Reese all about her time in Wellington and Handle Hard Better. Listen in.... GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 742: Reese Koffler-StanfieldNoah RattnerHorses in the MorningMid-Atlantic Dressage Festival & Lexington CDI3*FacebookHorse Radio Network on TwitterKentucky Performance ProductsDouble D TrailersSpalding Fly Predators

While Reese and Noah are busy in Wellington living their best lives and having fun in the sun doing all things Dressage, we wanted to share the latest and greatest from our educational series with Brad Heath, CEO and founder of Double-D Trailers. In this segment, Glenn and Brad discuss all things tires and suspension, enjoy! Find a complete line of screen printed stuff….The embroidered merchandise at…FacebookHorse Radio Network on TwitterKentucky Performance ProductsDouble D Trailers

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Equithrive. In this episode, Stephanie gives an update on her horse Nadia, and Aviva answers an Ask the L question about the correct amount of angle in shoulder in. Together they have an excellent conversation with Nancy Lavoie about her history in teaching dressage and how changing the conversation (both internally and externally) can help improve riding and the sport of dressage. Nancy Later Lavoie is a lifelong equestrian with a special love for dressage. In addition to being an accomplished competitor through the Grand Prix level and a USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medalist, Nancy is an accomplished trainer, clinician, and life coach. After many years of training and managing top performance horses, Nancy has taken an avid interest in Performance and Mindset Coaching. She is certified through Tony Robbins Core 100 and Mindvalley's Evercoach Program as a Life Coach. Nancy also became certified in Mindfulness to bring more awareness and perspective to her training. In addition to attending many High-Performance Seminars, Nancy has completed Dr. Zack Bush's Intrinsic Health Program. Nancy is passionate not only about proper training and horse care, but the overall quality of life of her clients and their horses. The shift from fulltime competitor to Performance Coach, although recent, is bringing Nancy a tremendous amount of fulfillment, and her clients continue to succeed not only at the shows, but in the arena of life. Nancy lives with her husband Matthew Lavoie in Rindge, New Hampshire. Listen in! Trying to choose the right supplements for the right horses often feels like a chore…and you have enough chores as it is. Fortunately, there’s Equithrive, whose mission is to make this whole nutrition equation easier on you, and much more beneficial to your horses. Equithrive’s lineup of pelleted supplements are developed with care, backed by science, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Not to mention picky-eater approved. Whether you need advanced joint care for your equine athlete, plus hoof, gut, or metabolic support, Equithrive is your one-stop-shop for feed tub fortification. So stop wasting your time and money. Do your horses–and yourself–a favor and visit equithrive.com. Use the promo code DRESSAGETODAY to get 20% off your first order, plus free and fast shipping nationwide. www.equithrive.com Website: https://dressagetoday.com Video Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalog Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageToday Instagram: @DressageToday Twitter: @DressageToday Pinterest: @DressageToday Email: sruff@equinenetwork.com Podcast Editor: Merek Alam, http://brightafternoonproductions.com Sponsor: https://equithrive.com

Today we're connecting with industry experts who are all here with one common goal: to help YOU succeed. You'll hear from Alexa Derr, a 'young' equine professional who founded the Young/Young-ish Equine Professional's Forum. After that, we'll hear from our good friend and frequent guest, Dr. Carole Holland of Natural Vet Palm Beach with amazing tips and strategies on how to keep your equine partner happy and fit. Last, but certainly not least, we're checking in on one of USEF's most recently minted 'R' Dressage judges - and a very good friend of the Dressage Radio Show, Katie Poag. GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 740: Reese Koffler-StanfieldNoah RattnerAlexa DurrYoung/Young-ish Equine Professional’s ForumFacebookInstagramDr. Carole Holland, DVM, CVAFacebookInstagramKatie PoagFacebookInstagramFind a complete line of screen printed stuff….The embroidered merchandise at…FacebookHorse Radio Network on TwitterKentucky Performance ProductsDouble D Trailers

Today we're connecting with industry experts who are all here with one common goal: to help YOU succeed. You'll hear from Alexa Derr, a 'young' equine professional who founded the Young/Young-ish Equine Professional's Forum. After that, we'll hear from our good friend and frequent guest, Dr. Carole Holland of Natural Vet Palm Beach with amazing tips and strategies on how to keep your equine partner happy and fit. Last, but certainly not least, we're checking in on one of USEF's most recently minted 'R' Dressage judges - and a very good friend of the Dressage Radio Show, Katie Poag. GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 740: Reese Koffler-StanfieldNoah RattnerAlexa DurrYoung/Young-ish Equine Professional’s ForumFacebookInstagramDr. Carole Holland, DVM, CVAFacebookInstagramKatie PoagFacebookInstagramFind a complete line of screen printed stuff….The embroidered merchandise at…FacebookHorse Radio Network on TwitterKentucky Performance ProductsDouble D Trailers

From riders, to judges, to organizers, everyone has big dreams in our sport.... Today, we'll hear from Kelly Irving-Burris, The Dressage Foundation's Chaperone for the Young Rider Dream Program, just back from Wellington with this year's dream team. After that, you might think we forgot which discipline we're focused on here, but, TRUST: we're introducing you to Robyn Fisher a recently minted FEI 4* Eventing Judge who also happens to be a Grand Prix Dressage rider. And, the frosting on the cake is this week's 'power couple': America's most decorated black female Show Organizer, Andrea Davenport Himel, and her PhD show office husband, Dr. Matt Himel. Listen in... GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 739: Reese Koffler-StanfieldNoah RattnerKelly Irving-BurrisKellenbrook FarmsRobyn FisheFacebookInstagramAndrea Davenport Himel & Matt HimelFind a complete line of screen printed stuff….The embroidered merchandise at…FacebookHorse Radio Network on TwitterKentucky Performance ProductsDouble D Trailers

30 years ago, a movie called Cool Runnings told the story of the Jamaican Olympic Bobsled Team... And, in the words of Sanka Coffee, "[we're] feeling very Olympic today..." Tune in as we connect with US Olympic silver medalist, Sabine Schut-Kery; Canadian & US Olympic hopeful power couple, Thomas Walker and Ryan Torkkeli; and, a big time Olympic supporter, Patty Mayer. Listen in... GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 738: Reese Koffler-StanfieldNoah RattnerSabine Schut-KeryFacebookInstagramFacebookInstagramFacebookInstagramFacebookEquestrians in Paris Olympic GalaUSETFind a complete line of screen printed stuff….The embroidered merchandise at…FacebookHorse Radio Network on TwitterKentucky Performance ProductsDouble D Trailers

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Spalding Labs. Stephanie and Aviva start with talking about Stephanie’s recent trip to film the Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference that was held just outside of Wellington. Then Aviva answers the question of: In first level can you switch between sitting trot and posting trot? Then together they talk to equine nutritionist and physiologist Dr. Debra Powell. Dr. Powell is a native of Charleston, SC. In 1984, she obtained a bachelor’s degree from Hampton University, 1992, a master’s degree from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, and 1999 her PhD from the University of Kentucky, with an emphasis in Equine Exercise Physiology and Nutrition. She has been active in the equine industry and academia for over 20 years. Dr. Powell was an equine researcher and farm manager at the University of Kentucky. She was an associate professor at Ohio State University-Agricultural Technical Institute, being the first African American faculty member within this institution. She also taught at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Hocking College. Throughout her career, Dr. Powell has been an advocate for the promotion and increased diversity inclusion of minorities within the equine industry. Because of her passion for animal welfare that goes beyond just traditional medicine, since 1999, Dr. Powell has owned and operated Powell Equine Canine Therapy Services, LLC (PECTS), a business that specializes in non-invasive therapies and nutritional consulting for equine and canine family members. This business allows her to work with local, national, and international clients. She has had two opportunities to work on horses at the Summer Olympic Games, once in Atlanta and the other in London. She hopes to return as one of the equine physiotherapists for the Olympic games in Paris. Dr. Powell believes in providing scientifically proven methods of alternative therapies for the benefit of the equine and canine family members. Stop the kicking, stomping and tail swishing this fly season with Fly Predators®! By killing flies before they hatch, Fly Predators dramatically minimize your fly problem, saving you and your horse from battling them all season long. Take it from our 23,000-plus five-star reviews — Fly Predators are the effective, natural fly control that works! Learn more about Fly Predators and other Spalding Labs’ fly control solutions at spalding-labs.com. Listen in! Website: https://dressagetoday.com Video Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalog Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageToday Instagram: @DressageToday Twitter: @DressageToday Pinterest: @DressageToday Email: sruff@equinenetwork.com Podcast Editor: Merek Alam, http://brightafternoonproductions.com

Today, we're checking in on talent from coast-to-coast...we're going to hear about the recently concluded 2024 Robert Dover Horsemastership Clinic Week...we're circling back with a good friend of the Dressage Radio Show to hear what's on the horizon for her this season - beginning this week at the 2024 Global Dressage Festival, and then we'll get the down-low on what is coming down the pipeline at the recently renovated HITS Del Mar starting next month. Giddyup, giddyup, giddyup - LET'S GO! GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 737: Reese Koffler-StanfieldNoah RattnerFacebookJodie KellyFacebookInstagramCameron WymanFacebookInstagramFind a complete line of screen printed stuff….The embroidered merchandise at…FacebookHorse Radio Network on TwitterKentucky Performance Products

Today, we're headed to (typically) sunny California where we're wandering through the avocado orchards of Carronada Farm--home to Kasey Cannon and the stunning Hanoverian Stallion, Diesel CF. While we were on the coast, we bumped into our friend, Nadine Schwartsman, who's enjoying some professional development time with her mentor, Sabine Schut-Kery, between the last two CDIs at the Desert Int'l Horse Park. Listen in... GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 736: Reese Koffler-StanfieldNoah RattnerKasey CannonFacebookInstagramNadine SchwartsmanFacebookInstagramFind a complete line of screen printed stuff….The embroidered merchandise at…FacebookHorse Radio Network on TwitterKentucky Performance Products

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by USRider. Stephanie and Aviva take a look back at who they talked to in 2023, and Aviva answers an “Ask the L” question about how long to halt and salute. Then Stephanie does a reading of Half Halts Simplified with Kathy Connelly, which was the most read article on Dressage Today’s website in 2022. Kathy Connelly, a renowned dressage trainer and instructor, breaks down the concept of half-halts in dressage riding. In this article, she simplifies this often-misunderstood technique and explains its importance in improving communication between horse and rider. She also delves into the different types of half-halts and their purposes, such as the preparatory half-halt to prepare for a transition or movement, and the balancing half-halt to improve collection and balance in more advanced movements. Connelly addresses common mistakes riders make when attempting half-halts, such as using too much rein or not engaging the hindquarters enough. She provides helpful tips and exercises to improve the rider's understanding and execution of this technique. Whether you’re headed across the country or just down the road, you could be traveling with the peace of mind knowing you and your horse are protected by USRider’s 24/7 roadside assistance coverage. From lockouts and jumpstarts to towing and stabling/veterinarian/farrier referrals, USRider ensures a breakdown won’t leave you stranded—join today and save 15% with the code­­­­ USRDT at USRider.org. Listen in! Website: https://dressagetoday.com Video Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalog Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageToday Instagram: @DressageToday Twitter: @DressageToday Pinterest: @DressageToday Email: sruff@equinenetwork.com Podcast Editor: Merek Alam, http://brightafternoonproductions.com Sponsor: https://usrider.org

The Para Dressage community's movers and shakers are catching up with us today! First, we're chatting with USPEA's Interim President, Tina Wentz. Then, we'll be checking in with the 2023 USDF Volunteer of the Year and USEF Board of Directors Athlete Representative for Para Dressage, Ellie Brimmer. Listen in... GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 735: Reese Koffler-StanfieldNoah RattnerTina WentzFacebookInstagramEllie BrimmerFacebookInstagramDouble D TrailersFind a complete line of screen printed stuff….The embroidered merchandise at…FacebookHorse Radio Network on TwitterKentucky Performance Products

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Equithrive. Stephanie and Aviva talk about the latest happenings in the dressage world, and Aviva answers an “Ask the L” question about explaining the purpose of the level that is at the beginning of each test. Together they interview Julio Mendoza Loor who recently won the individual gold at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. It was a fun conversation with the ever-enthusiastic rider who competed for Equador. Growing up in South America, Mendoza Loor rode horses and taught students at his father’s farm in Ecuador. In 2006 he and his wife Jessica started training together, and they moved to the United States in 2007. Mendoza Loor has trained numerous horses to the Grand Prix level, including Ivan, to date the only Friesian to compete at the Pan American Games, Chardonney, his partner at the 2015 Pan American Games and 2018 World Equestrian Games and current star Jewel’s Goldstrike. He specializes in piaffe and passage training as well as the art of long lining. Mendoza Loor, his wife and their three children currently reside just outside of Tryon, North Carolina. Trying to choose the right supplements for the right horses often feels like a chore…and you have enough chores as it is. Fortunately, there’s Equithrive, whose mission is to make this whole nutrition equation easier on you, and much more beneficial to your horses. Equithrive’s lineup of pelleted supplements are developed with care, backed by science, and carry a 100% satisfaction guarantee - not to mention being picky-eater approved. Whether you need advanced joint care for your equine athlete, plus hoof, gut, or metabolic support, Equithrive is your one-stop-shop for feed tub fortification. So stop wasting your time and money. Do your horses–and yourself–a favor and visit equithrive.com. Use the promo code DRESSAGETODAY to get 20% off your first order, plus free and fast shipping nationwide. Listen in! Website: https://dressagetoday.com Video Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalog Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageToday Instagram: @DressageToday Twitter: @DressageToday Pinterest: @DressageToday Email: sruff@equinenetwork.com Podcast Editor: Merek Alam, http://brightafternoonproductions.com Sponsor: https://equithrive.com

In Radiothon Hour 6, Ashley and Glenn lead you into Party Hour. They are joined by Reese from Dressage Radio, Debbie from Horsemanship Radio and Lisa from Celebs with Horses. Also, a fun tribute to Philip Parks as his wife Meredith joins in. Plus we give away $1250 in prizes. Radiothon Hour 6 - Party Hour: Hosts:Charity of Choice:Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses Title Sponsor:State Line TackVoicemail Sponsor:Kentucky Performance ProductsPrize Sponsor:Benefab ProductsGuest:Dressage RadioGuest:Horsemanship RadioGuest:Celebs with HorsesGuestWeatherbeetaKelly Herd Jewelry Support The Show: Become a Patreon for bonus content and access to our exclusive auditor community on Facebook!

We will connect with the remaining two members of Team USA's Pan Am Gold Medal Dressage Team: Christian Simonson and Sarah Lockman Tubman. Then, we'll hear from USDF Regional Director, Anne Sushko, on her whirlwind journey to Santiago as a volunteer and then back to the US Dressage Finals in Kentucky. And, finally, we'll meet Adult Amateur owner and rider, Tonna Faxon from Oregon, who recently made the trek to Finals on her Lusitano stallion, Flash. Listen in... GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 734: Co-Hosts:Reese Koffler-StanfieldNoah RattnerGuest:Christian SimonsonFacebookInstagramGuest:Sarah Lockman TubmanFacebookInstagramGuest:region4dir@usdf.orgGuest:Faxon EquineLink:USDF ConventionFind a complete line of screen printed stuff….The embroidered merchandise at…FacebookHorse Radio Network on TwitterKentucky Performance Products

On this week's episode, we meet our new guest co-host, Noah Rattner and catch up with the recently-minted gold medalists of the 2023 Pan American Games. We hear from Team USA's Codi Harrison and Anna Marek, as well as Pan Am Individual Gold Medalist from Ecuador, Julio Mendoza Loor. Listen in... GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 733: Reese Koffler-StanfieldNoah RattnerCodi HarrisonInstagramAnna MarekFacebookInstagramGlenn HebertJulio Mendoza LoorMendoza DressageUSDF ConventionFind a complete line of screen printed stuff….The embroidered merchandise at…FacebookHorse Radio Network on TwitterKentucky Performance Products

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Equithrive. Stephanie and Avival talk about how horses keep us grounded no matter what else is happening. Then Aviva answers an “Ask the L” question about a tense, forward-thinking horse. “Is it better to ride the correct tempo which causes tension or ride slightly below the tempo but keep the relaxation and harmony?” Stephanie talks to Emily Donaldson, a successful Grand Prix level trainer. Donaldson grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and started riding horses when she was 5 years old. She garnered a well-rounded equestrian education through fox hunting, hunter/jumpers and horse trials. And when Emily was 13 years-old she decided to focus on Dressage. She received her USDF Bronze Medal and trained her off-the-track Thoroughbred gelding "Thanks A Bunch" from First Level to Prix St. Georges. After earning a Bachelors Degree in Art History from the University of Pittsburgh in 2005, Emily spent the summer as a working student for Courtney King Dye and then in 2006 with Jennifer Baumert. In 2007 Emily returned to her hometown of Pittsburgh to pursue a career in fundraising and marketing. Emily spent eight years working for several influential non-profit organizations while continuing to compete and train. In 2014, Emily married equine veterinarian, Mark Donaldson, and relocated to eastern Pennsylvania. It was at that time that Emily also decided to officially launch Emily Donaldson Dressage LLC. They relocated to Sewickley Farm in June 2018. Trying to choose the right supplements for the right horses often feels like a chore…and you have enough chores as it is. Fortunately, there’s Equithrive, whose mission is to make this whole nutrition equation easier on you, and much more beneficial to your horses. Equithrive’s lineup of pelleted supplements are developed with care, backed by science, and carry a 100% satisfaction guarantee - not to mention being picky-eater approved. Whether you need advanced joint care for your equine athlete, plus hoof, gut, or metabolic support, Equithrive is your one-stop-shop for feed tub fortification. So stop wasting your time and money. Do your horses–and yourself–a favor and visit equithrive.com. Use the promo code DRESSAGETODAY to get 20% off your first order, plus free and fast shipping nationwide. Listen in! Website: https://dressagetoday.com Video Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalog Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageToday Instagram: @DressageToday Twitter: @DressageToday Pinterest: @DressageToday Email: sruff@equinenetwork.com Podcast Editor: Merek Alam, http://brightafternoonproductions.com Sponsor: https://equithrive.com

Jamie and Glenn, from Horses in the Morning, give you all the details on this year's Holiday Radiothon. Plus, they go over how to win one of the over $3,000 in prizes! Visit https://www.horseradionetwork.com/radiothon/ for all the details.