The Dressage Radio Show

Scott Hassler is one of the leading breeders and trainers of young dressage horses in this country and he shares some valuable advice and insight on this final episode of the year. Listen in...Support the show

A special Christmas episode from all the full-time hosts on the Horse Radio Network. We all got together to share memories from the year, holiday wishes and a look at 2010. A must listen show....Support the show

This week's guest is Grand Prix dressage rider and best-selling author Tami Hoag. Join Lisa Wilcox and me as we discuss riding off the track and outside aids. Listen in...Support the show

Heather Blitz, an old friend of the show, occupies the co-host chair this week to talk about her return to the U.S., and also offers some advice about shipping horses long distances. Listen in...Support the show

National Pas de Deux Champions, Ruth Sawin & Suzan Saylor, share the secret of their success with us, plus Chris and Lisa discuss the importance of an independent seat. Listen in...Support the show

Young Rider Champion, Kassie Barteau joins us this week to talk about her successes and plans as she prepares to head to Frankfurt, Germany for the Young Rider World Cup Final. Listen in...Support the show

Chris Hickey makes his first appearance on the show this week after I caught up with him at a clinic in Kentucky. Chris tells us how he divides his time as a popular clinician, competition rider, young horse trainer and Director of Training at Hilltop Farm while keeping an eye on his prospects for team selection. Listen in...Support the show

We caught up with Steffen Peters last weekend at a clinic in Prospect, KY and heard about how busy his life has become since his wins this year and his plans for next year with Ravel. He also shares his thoughts on Rollkur and the importance of basic training. Claartje van Andel reports from the Global Dressage Forum too where Steffen was warmly received for his riding and training. Listen in...Support the show

U.S Olympian, Guenter Seidel, joins Lisa Wilcox and Chris to talk about his role at the upcoming Developing Rider Clinic as well as his horses and their prospects. Guenter and Lisa also reflect on their memories as team members. Listen in...Support the show

Joining Debbie McDonald and Chris Stafford on the show this week is Adult Amateur, Jan Coy, who shares with us the ups and downs of taking up dressage as hobby. Listen in...Support the show

Carl Hester joins Lisa Wilcox as our guest this week. The popular British team rider recounts his best season to date which concluded with a first team silver medal for the British squad at the European Championship. Listen in...Support the show

Isabell Werth is our guest this week and we talk about the imminent birth of her first child, the loss of Gigolo, her recent suspension, and also her perspective on the sport this year as well as predictions for 2010. Listen in...Support the show

Our guest this week, Lisa Wilcox, is also our new co-host. Lisa shares the story of her career,which took her to Germany and back; and from the mountains of Colorado to the Olympian heights. Listen in...Support the show

Robert Dover joins us this week to explain the background to the recent Judging Systems Trials in which he was involved. The popular clinician also tells us about his clinic tour and how good life is for him right now. Listen in...Support the show

European Silver Medalist Adelinde Cornellisen is our featured guest this week as she tells us about her riding career and how she and Parzival formed a partnership after getting off to a rocky start. We apologize for the cyber gremlins interfering with the sound quality of this interview. Please be patient, it's worth it! Listen in...Support the show

Courtney King-Dye joins us this week to share her story about how her career has unfolded and her prospects for future team selection. Listen in...Support the show

The Dressage Radio Show has an exclusive interview with the new European Champion, Edward Gal, who tells us about his relationship with Moorlands Tortilas and their record breaking performances. Listen in...Support the show

Claartje van Andel of Dressage Direct joins us from The Netherlands to share her experiences and celebrations at the European Dressage Championships where world records were set as the face of international dressage gets a make-over! Listen in...Support the show

We catch up with Alis Carbone who reflects on her debut with Navarro at the 2009 North American Junior & Young Rider Championships, what this opportunity means to her career and how she is fitting riding into her college schedule. Reese Koffler-Stanfield stands in for Heather this week and offers a training tip too. Listen in...Support the show

The driving force behind the emergence of British dressage, Desi Dillingham, shares with us how the sport has grown in the the UK and some of the innovative programs that have helped launch riders careers while bringing the sport into the limelight. Listen in...Support the show

Pierre St. Jacques was chosen as the Spotlight Dressage Rider on the 2010 Radio Show and we listen in to his introductory interview as he discusses his road to the 2010 World Equestrian Games. Plus, Reese Koffler-Stanfield fills in for Chris again this week as she and Heather discuss the world of Dressage, listen in...Support the show

Fern Feldman, USDF Region 8 Director, joins us to share her experiences, goals and dreams in her attempt to ride a Grand Prix before age 70. Plus, Reese Koffler-Stanfield makes her co-hosting debut as she fills in for Chris this week, listen in...Support the show

Chris and Heather are joined by Reese Koffler-Stanfield to discuss the FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships and youth dressage. Listen in...Support the show

Freestyle Music Choreographer, Marlene Whitaker joins us this week to share some of the tricks and challenges of finding that perfect musical fit for your horse. A fascinating insight into what works and what doesn't for a Freestyle test - don't miss a beat, tune in right here...Support the show

Our guest this week is Lee Cullen who writes a blog called Confessions of a Struggling Dressage Rider and Lee shares the challenges with to many of our listeners will relate. Plus Heather Blitz' weekly Training Tip. Listen in...Support the show

Catherine Haddad joins us to tell us about her Aachen experience and reveals some of her mental preparation for competitions. We also hear from Claartje van Andel of Dressage Direct who reflects on what she saw at the Aachen CHIO. Listen in as Heather Blitz joins in the conversation...Support the show

Renown clinician, Mary Wanless, shares some of her insightful teaching philosophies and our 2009 Featured Rider Reese Koffler reports on her Gladstone debut. Listen in...Support the show

Debbie McDonald gives us a review of the USEF Dressage Festival of Champions that took place at Gladstone last week where the weather dominated the sport. We hear how Leslie Morse recaptured the National Championship title on Tip Top for the fifth time, and several riders shone despite the gray skies. Listen in...Support the show

This week we hear from Gil Merrick of the U.S. Equestrian Federation about what's happening in the Dressage Department as he prepares for the start of the selection procedures for the 2010 WEG. John McGraw joins us to talk about Equestrian Life as they begin a partnership with us as Presenting Sponsor. Plus we have news from the German Dressage Championships. Listen in...Support the show

We talk to Lendon Gray this week who tells us about the Dressage Foundation. Claartje van Andel of Dressage Direct reports on the Dutch National Championships and gives us her prediction of who will be on the Dutch team for the European Championships in England this summer. Listen in... Support the show

Debbie McDonald shares her emotions with us on retiring Brentina and explains what she has planned for her future away from the international arena. Debbie will be a regular contributor on the show as will our other guest this week, Reese Koffler-Stanfield, who joins us to talk about her horses and how the season is going for her so far. Listen in…Support the show

Welcome to the first episode of the Dressage Radio Show broadcasting from Lexington, Kentucky. Co-hosts Chris Stafford and Heather Blitz bring exclusive coverage of the world of dressage to you in a way never done before. In this introductory episode, Chris and Heather talk about their plans for the show and we hear from Stephan Hienzsch, Executive Director of the United States Dressage Federation. Listen in…Support the show