The Dressage Development Podcast
Nicole Berthelot
Show overview
The Dressage Development Podcast launched in 2025 and has put out 6 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 2 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 23 min and 27 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 3 months ago. Published by Nicole Berthelot.
From the publisher
These are the audio summaries of my studies as a dressage judge, rider, and trainer. Riding is a lifelong journey and being an auditory learner, I wanted a way to be able to review my notes more frequently- and maybe help a few people out on their journey too. As of this point in time, I am an FEI rider, EC competition Coach, and EC licensed 'Basic' Dressage Judge. While I have been judging and studying for a number of years, sometimes I say things that make more sense in my head (these are my personal notes remember!). If you hear something that doesn't sound right, or want clarification on, please reach out at [email protected] It can be a learning experience for both of us! Happy Listening, Nicole Berhelotwww.beyondthehaybale.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
S1 Ep 621 tips from Wilcox & Hoyos at the USDF Dressage Convention
The report might be 20+ years old, but the summary from the USDF convention in 2004 with Liza Wilcox and Ernst Hoyos still rings true. From redefining self-discipline, to the explanation of "poll the highest point", this 30-minute recap of the top 21 takeaways and notes to tweak your brain, sharpen your aids, and re-establish what you know about dressage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 5Sarah's 8 Tips to Improving your Score
Diving into the deeper meaning behind Sarah Geikie's simple (but powerful) tips to boost your dressage scores. From defining what 'mastering a cenerline' really is, or how to make any ride look effortlessly easy, this 30-minute podcast is packed with notes top tweak your brain, sharpen your aids, and rethink your 'square halt' obsession. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 4Dietmar's Notes from C
In this episode, I'm diving into my notes and reflections on The View from C — an old school gem by Olympic judge and vet Dr. Dietmar Specht. While some parts of the book feel a bit outdated, I found so many valuable insights on the training scale, judging philosophy, and how our role as judges goes far beyond numbers on a score sheet. From the nuances of contact and impulsion to the weight of judging responsibly for the future of our sport, this episode is a deeper look into the layers that shape dressage — and what keeps me passionate about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 3Nicole's Rider Position Collectives
A question sometimes deserves more than a simple answer. In today's notes, I summarize my explaination of the two rider position collectives at the end of the USDF dressage tests: Rider Position and Seat, and Rider's Correct and Effective use of Aids. I take inspiration from Erik Herbermann, Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez, and Fran Severn to help round out my notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 2Bengt's Extended Trot Definition
Sometimes, all it takes is one sentence being italicized and emphasized to make you question if you really know the meaning behind it. In today's notes, we take inspiration from Bengt Ljungquist's book Practical Dressage Manual and go into the extended trot and how to it's more than just a red panda definition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 1Udo's 7 Laws of Horsemanship
My thoughts on a section of Udo Burger's The way to perfect horsemanship. Udo was an accomplished veterinary surgeon, animal physchologist, and respected judge... but his texts are all translated from their original german. Some of the sentence structure and original meanings of his phrases do need to be injested and interpreted a few times for the full effect. His unique combination of physical and mental understanding of the horse from both a scientific and anecdotal background make this book jam packed with knowledge. I have yet to find another writer who is as diverse and all encompasing as he is. This is the third time I've read this book and I'm still picking up more details. Fair warning... In my opinion, Udo was a man of his time. Some of the things he says about people as metaphores are old-fashioned and outdated. Nothing too terrible, but just somethign to note if you're picking up his book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.