The Dressage Radio Show

Debbie McDonald shares the story of her Great Partnership with Brentina in this special episode. You can download the podcast on iTunes or tune in right here...Support the show

Heather Blitz joins Chris to review the Pan American Games. You can download the podcast on iTunes or tune in right here...Support the show

U.S. Pan American Games Team Reserve rider Endel Ots joins Chris to review the U.S. Clean sweep of the Games in Guadalahaja this week. You can download the podcast on iTunes or tune in right here...Support the show

California based David Blake made his debut at the Festival of Champions and shares his hopes and dreams. Anky van Grunsven makes her return to the show to reflect on a Great Partnership. We have the USDF monthly update and more all on this week’s show. You can download the podcast on iTunes or tune in right here...Support the show

Canadian Chef d’Equipe Gina Smith discusses the preparation and prospects for the 2011 Pan American Games as the team settles into team training in New Jersey. Plus we have a reading from The Search for Collection by Paul Belasik. And there’s another useful tip from the professional Equine Grooms. You can download the podcast on iTunes or tune in right here...Support the show

We meet Marisa Festerling who is making her debut on the show and on the U.S. Team for the Pan American Games. Horse & Hound’s Alice Collins reports on the British National Championships and the U.S. Dressage Federation’s Region 3 Championships is previewed in our new Highlighted Upcoming Events feature. You can download the podcast on iTunes or tune in right here...Support the show

Classical Dressage exponent, Paul Belasik explains his theory and practices towards the search for collection and the art of classical dressage. The Professional Equine Grooms offer a practical tip. You can listen to the podcast on iTunes or right here...Support the show

Fresh from the US Team Selection Trials for the Pan American Games, Heather Blitz shares her experience of Gladstone while The Chronicle of the Horse’s Sara Leiser brings the reporter’s perspective on the USEF Festival of Champions. You can download the podcast on iTunes or tune in right here...Support the show

JJ Tate joins Chris to co-host this week and discuss the correct development of young dressage horses and the Young Horse Championships with Teresa Butta. Abby Henderson has news of a new grant for US breeders plus the USDF monthly segment. You can listen to the podcast on iTunes or right here...Support the show

Wayne Channon returns to discuss the issues facing the sport for the International Dressage Riders Club and we also hear about the challenges for dressage enthusiasts in Japan in a new series of Spotlight Country. Richard Davison joins Chris as co-host. You can listen on iTunes or right here...Support the show

Heather Blitz and Catherine Haddad co-host the show this week and have fun reflecting on the European Championships, the upcoming U.S. Selection Trials, the use of whips and spurs and much more...You can listen to the podcast on iTunes or right here...Support the show

Brett Parbery joins Chris in the co-host seat this week to discuss Dressage New South Wales with Toni Venhaus, the rider’s position, and a preview of the European Championships. Liv Gude and Max Corcoran tell us about the new Professional Equine Grooms. You can listen in right here...Support the show

Para-Dressage Judge, Jane Goldsmith, takes us inside the successful world of British Para-Dressage. Olympians Lee Pearson and Courtney Dye tells us where their sights are set. You can listen in right here...Support the show

Isabelle Liebler provides a Young Reporter perspective on the North American Junior & Young Rider Championships following her gold medal win, Alice Collins from Horse & Hound offers a review of British dressage and Jeremy Steinberg kicks off a new monthly segment of USDF news. It’s all right here.Support the show

The tables are turned on host Chris Stafford as she is interviewed by NBC Reporter Donna Barton Brothers. Listen in as Chris opens up like never before about her life, her riding and her media career. Fans of the show don't want to miss this one.Support the show

Canadian Diane Creech is collecting blue ribbons both north and south of the border so Chris caught up with her to find out the secret of her success. Our first Young Reporter Koryn Staehling tells us about the Dressage4Kids Festival that was hosted by Lendon Gray. Plus, we welcome a new sponsor, HorseShow.com. Listen in...Support the show

Chris introduces Jessica Jo Tate to the show this week as a new co-host and to discuss what makes a competitive dressage horse. And there another WOW moment too so tune in right here.Support the show

Debbie McDonald is sent on a Dream Vacation this week so we hear which four horses and three people she would take with her along with some music and something to read. We also have another WOW moment for you too so tune in for some summer fantasy fun right here...Support the show

Chantal Wigan is proving that one horse can do wonders with consecutive wins Down Under while fellow Aussie Brett Parbery sets off globe trotting again to catch his ride up in Europe. And we have another WOW moment all on this week’s show so tune in right here.Support the show

We begin a new summer series of Dream Vacations as Chris invites her guest to share their dream and later for them then to discover where they will be sent on their vacation. Catherine Haddad-Staller is this week's guest.You can listen in right here..Support the show

Heather Blitz is back with a student this week to unravel the language of dressage. Horse & Hound’s Dressage Editor Alice Collins brings us up to date with British Dressage & we also hear about the equine relief efforts in Alabama. You can listen in right here.Support the show

Susan Dutta makes her guest debut on the show after a winning weekend and German journalist Kim Kreling reports on the Munich and Hamburg CDI’s. Plus another WOW moment! You can listen in right here.Support the show

Author, Karin Blignault unravels the basic philosophies behind Equine Biomechanics for Riders and we have a report from the Kentucky Dressage Association’s spring show. Plus two new features begin on this week’s episode so take a listen right here.Support the show

Debbie McDonald and Lendon Gray are back in conversation to share some helpful training advice and offer sharp observations on typical challenges for dressage riders. Take a listen right here.Support the show

London Olympic Ground jury President and FEI ‘O’ Judge Stephen Clarke is the guest this week as we find out more about this popular judge. Take a listen right here...Support the show

This special episode from the Horse Radio Network and TheHorse.com tries to answer as many questions as possible on the EHV-1 virus outbreak with Dr. Nicola Pusterla. A must listen for every horse owner...Support the show

Heather Blitz discusses common training issues with Hannah Michaels and also offers a little known Tip of the Week. Take a listen right here.Support the show

German dressage journalist Kim Kreling joins Chris this week to review the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final from Leipzig, Germany. Take a listen right here...Support the show

Brett Parbery and Penny Castles discuss dressage down under as they prepare for the Sydney CDI and we also preview the World Cup Dressage Finals taking place this week in Liepzig, Germany. Take a listen right here.Support the show

Courtney King Dye and her husband Jason join Chris to tell Courtney's story as we celebrate the Dressage Radio Show’s 100th episode...don’t miss this special interview.Support the show

Tim Dutta of The Dutta Corporation explains what’s involved with flying equines around the world from Shetland Ponies to Olympic Champions. Richard Davison pays tribute to Jane Gregory. Heather Blitz is back in the co-host chair, listen in.Support the show

Debbie McDonald and Lendon Gray ask another topical question affecting riders, Are You Ready to Show? Take a listen right here.Support the show

Ferdi Eilberg has been part of the British dressage scene for almost four decades with an established record and reputation that is being carried by his daughter, British team member Maria and son Michael. Tune in to hear the story behind this successful family as they share their secrets with Chris...Support the show

The family team of Liz and Madeleine Austin are having a very successful start to the year in Wellington and share their story with Chris this week before they move back north for the summer. And Brett Parbery is back home after a very eventful trip to Japan. Tune in right here...Support the show

The World Dressage Masters in Palm Beach, Florida and Dressage Affaire in California are the focus this week with Guenter Seidel, Sara Leiser and Mary Lauritsen so tune in right here...Support the show

We celebrate another Great Partnership in our series this week, Hilda Gurney and Keen. We hear from one of Hilda’s students, Tracy Young, on How Mentors Influence a Rider’s Career and Silva Martin makes her debut on the show as my co-host. Join us right here...Support the show

Mary Wanless joins Heather Blitz and Chris along with two students who attended a Ride With Your Mind Clinic in Florida last week. We have a report from Glenda McElroy on the Burbank CDI*, and we hear from Pippa Cuckson who revealed the absence of an FEI rule in dressage. Join in with us right here...Support the show

Shawna Harding shares her big news of being the recipient of the Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Award. Brett Parbery is back in the co-host chair and we welcome a new sponsor in EquiSketch. Join in with us right here...Support the show

Richard Davison, World Class Performance Manager for British Dressage, shares with us the team’s progress, prospects and expectations leading up to the 2011European Championships and 2012 London Olympic Games. Mary Lauritsen is in the co-host seat from sunny Florida. Listen in right here...Support the show

Debbie McDonald and Lendon Gray join Chris again this week to discuss a topic effecting the sport: Does Being a Good Rider Qualify You to Become a Good Teacher? Support the show

Heather Blitz and Catherine Haddad go head to head in the second round of the Dressage Quiz Show. Our listeners teaming up with Heather and Catherine are Debbie McNally and Liz Call. Join in the fun right here...Support the show

Heather Blitz is back following a double-header at the Gold Coast Opener and we are joined by two more winners from this weekend’s show; Young Rider Caroline Roffman and WEG team member Katherine Bateson-Chandler. Tune in right here...Support the show

Edward Gal and Hans Peter Minderhoud, half of the Dutch team, join Brett Parbery and Chris this week to review the season so far and discuss the year ahead for World Cup and European Championships. And Brett has some great advice too in our weekly tip. Take a listen right here...Support the show

Matthias Rath makes his debut on the show for an exclusive interview as we get to know Totilas’ new partner. Plus our new segment ‘You Be The Judge’ with listeners; Robert Dunn & Liz Call. Mary Lauritsen joins me this week right here...Support the show

Debbie McDonald and Lendon Gray discuss young riders careers in dressage, their opportunities for riding different horses, spending time with horses out of the barn and the importance of horsemanship in the sport. An fascinating conversation with two great horsewomen so take a listen...Support the show

We have a Special Christmas Quiz Show this week with Heather Blitz and Debbie McNally playing Mary Lauritsen and Brittany Lincoln. Tune in for this battle of knowledge and wits, all in good humor, and it’s not just about dressage… Support the show

Australian hero, Brett Parbery is back; this time as a guest co-host and we welcome young rider Endel Ots as he prepares to spend a year with Hubertus Schmidt in Germany. Catch up with the latest episode right here…Support the show

USDF President, George Williams, tells us about this year’s USDF Convention and Mary Lauritsen is back in the co-host chair after her recent fall. Catch up with the latest episode right here…Support the show

Michelle Tipper tells us what its like to be the FEI Groom of the Year and Debbie McDonald occupies the co-host chair. Listen in right here…Support the show

Hilda Gurney is our special guest this week as part of the Inspirational People Series. Listen in right here:Support the show