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Ep 566566: Canada's Finest Christilot Boylen, Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu & Trainer Tips From Dave Thind & Charlotte Jorst

We are joined by a couple of Canadians: first we have Brittney Frasier-Beaulieu, top Grand Prix competitor and then Christilot Boylen, recipient of Equine Canada's lifetime achievement award. Plus, we have a discussion with biomechanics coach Dave Thind and competitor Charlotte Jorst. Listen in...GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 566:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Philip ParkesOfficial Podcast of the United States Dressage FederationGuest: Brittany Fraser-BeaulieuGuest: Christilot BoylenTotal Saddle Fit Trainer Tip: Dave Thind & Charlotte JorstDownload the FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible Bates Saddles, Total Saddle Fit, Kentucky Performance ProductsSupport the show

May 17, 20201h 29m

Ep 565565 US Team Rider Olivia Lagoy Weltz, Lendon Grey, Author Sandra Beaulieu, and a Trainer Tip with Patty Mayer

On tonight's show, we have a plethera of guests. US team rider Olivia Lagoy Weltz gives us her pandemic update. We're happy to have Lendon Grey join us on the show as well. And, we will interview author Sandra Beaulieu about her book on how to create a great freestyle. And, Patty Mayer is back for a Trainer Tip discussion all about 3rd level. Listen in...GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 565:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Philip ParkesOfficial Podcast of the United States Dressage FederationGuest: Lendon GrayGuest: Sandra BeaulieuGuest: Olivia LaGoy-WeltzTotal Saddle Fit Trainer Tip: Patty MayerDownload the FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible Bates Saddles, Total Saddle Fit, Kentucky Performance ProductsSupport the show

May 9, 20201h 31m

Ep 564564 Western Dressage with Stacy Westfall: Creating Relaxation When Showing and at Home with Marsha Sapp and Joanne Coy

Relaxation and Suppleness are found at the base of the training pyramid. In the 'Judges View' segment Stacy Westfall interviews Joanne Coy, an 'R' rated western dressage judge about how relaxation is seen from the judges chair. She also offers tips on how to increase your score with proper preparation for your transitions. In the Trainers Tip segment, Marsha Hartford Sapp, USEF Western Dressage Champion and USDF Gold Medalist, shares her training advice. It is her belief that relaxation begins the moment you put the halter on. Stacy and Marsha discuss how to handle a horse that unloads in a new location with their head up, calling out for friends. Hauling inexperienced horses to show and the difference between a horse bringing their energy up and staying relaxed vs becoming tense especially as riders advance through the levels. Listen in...Guests and Links Dressage Episode 564:Co-Hosts: Stacy Westfall From Stacy Westfall Horsemanship and Coach Jenn from Horse Tip DailyPhoto: Marsha Hartford Sapp and CobraOfficial Podcast of the United States Dressage FederationGuest: Joanne Coy, USEF Licensed Western Dressage JudgeGuest: Marsha Hartford Sapp from Southern Oaks EquestrianTotal Saddle Fit Tip: Marsha Hartford Sapp from Southern Oaks EquestrianDownload the FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible: Total Saddle Fit, Kentucky Performance ProductsSupport the show

May 2, 202049 min

Ep 563563: Gold Medalist Ingrid Klimke, Wendy Murdoch Webinars and 2nd and 3rd Level

Olympic Gold Medalist Eventer and Dressage Superstar Ingrid Klimke fills us on on her quarantine in Germany. Wendy Murdoch from the Murdoch Method id doing some fascinating webinars and the Total Saddle Fit Training Tip with Patty Mayer takes a close look at 2nd and 3rd level. Listen in...GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 563:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Philip ParkesOfficial Podcast of the United States Dressage FederationPic Credit: Ingrid Klimke, AGENCY datenreiter / Lutz KaiserGuest: Ingrid Klimke Guest: Wendy MurdochTotal Saddle Fit Trainer Tip: Patty MayerDownload the FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible Bates Saddles, Total Saddle Fit, Kentucky Performance ProductsSupport the show

Apr 25, 20201h 31m

Ep 562Corrected 562: Jec Ballou on Postural Stability, Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel on Getting Back to Basics, and a Trainer Tip from Patty Mayer

On today's show we have friend of the show Jec Ballou on to talk about the importance of your horses postural stability, and then Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel talks about the importance of getting back to basics, another trainer friend of ours Patty Mayer joins us for our trainer tip. Listen in...GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 562:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Philip ParkesOfficial Podcast of the United States Dressage FederationGuest: Jec BallouGuest: Felicitas von Neumann-CoselTotal Saddle Fit Trainer Tip: Patty Mayer, picturedDownload the FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible Bates Saddles, Total Saddle Fit, Kentucky Performance ProductsSupport the show

Apr 18, 20201h 25m

Ep 561561: Israeli International Rider Micah Deligdish, Sports Performance Coach John Haime, and a Trainer Tip with Nicola Smith on Fitness

We will be joined by Israeli international rider, Micah Deligdish, as well as sports performance coach, John Haime. And, stick around for amazing fitness tips from Nicola Smith of Dressage Rider Training. Listen in...GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 561:Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click HereCo-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Philip ParkesPhoto: Micah DeligdishOfficial Podcast of the United States Dressage FederationGuest: Micah Deligdish, International rider for the country of IsraelGuest: John Haime, president of new edge performance, human performance coach, former pro golferTotal Saddle Fit Trainer Tip: Nicola Smith of Dressage Rider Training, personal trainer, fitness, and lifestyle coachDownload the FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible: Bates Saddles, Total Saddle Fit, Kentucky Performance ProductsSupport the show

Apr 11, 202057 min

Ep 560560: Stephan Hienzsch Gives a USDF Update, Angela Ariatti on Horse Crazy Kids, and a Book Review With Chantel

On tonight’s USDF episode we have USDF executive director Stephan Hienzsch to give us an update. Then, we will bring on Angela Ariatti to give us ideas on what to do with your horse-crazy kids. Following that, we’re going to finally get to our book review of Isabelle Werth’s biography with Chantel. Listen in...GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 560:Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click HereCo-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Philip ParkesPhoto: USDFOfficial Podcast of the United States Dressage FederationGuest: Stephan HienzschGuest: Angela AriattiBook Review Guest: ChantelDownload the FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible: Equestrian Collections, Total Saddle Fit, Kentucky Performance ProductsSupport the show

Apr 4, 202054 min

Ep 559559: Rhythm vs Tempo, Lynn Palm, Gaited Horses, Western Dressage

Understanding Rhythm and Tempo. Cindy Butler joins us for 'The Judges View'. Cindy is the current WDAA President and large 'R' judge gives us the definition of the terms and also why the terms can be confusing to western riders. She discusses common problems she sees in tempo when judging and also discusses judging gaited horses in western dressage. In the 'Trainers Tip' segment I'm joined by Lynn Palm. Lynn has been involved in western dressage from the beginning of the sport and in 2019 created the Lynn Palm Western Dressage Fund to increase knowledge and awareness of western dressage. Applicants can receive up to $2,000 per educational event. Lynn tells us about this fund and also offers her advice on improving the riders correct seat and aids and how that influences rhythm and tempo. Listen in...Guests and Links Dressage Episode 559:Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click HereCo-Hosts: Stacy Westfall From Stacy Westfall Horsemanship and Coach Jenn from Horse Tip DailyPhoto: Lynn Palm at World Cup by Nancy JafferOfficial Podcast of the United States Dressage FederationGuest: Cindy Butler, Western Dressage AssociationGuest: Lynn Palm, www.lynnpalm.com, Western Dressage FundTotal Saddle Fit Tip: Lynn PalmDownload the FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible: Total Saddle Fit, Kentucky Performance ProductsSupport the show

Mar 28, 202049 min

Ep 558558: Trainer Tips and a Personal Message From Wendy Murdoch

On tonight's show we will be joined by listener favorites Wendy Murdoch with a personal message, and Karen Isberg from KPP, along with a trainer tip Jenn Truett Listen in...Guests and Links Dressage Episode 558:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield, visit her website at Maplecrest Farm or on Facebook and Phillip Parkes of Phillip Parkes EquestrianPhoto: Wendy MurdochOfficial Podcast of the United States Dressage FederationGuest: Karen Isberg, Kentucky Performance ProductsGuest: Wendy MurdochTotal Saddle Fit Tip: Jenn TruettDownload the FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible: Total Saddle Fit, Kentucky Performance Products, Herm Sprenger BitsSupport the show

Mar 22, 202049 min

Ep 227557: Adult Amateur Report, Bits Questions Answered and a Trainer's Tip

We answer more listener bitting questions with Vivianne Schmidt from Herm Sprenger, Karen Isberg updates us on her Amateur journey with Oreo and then Reese and Philip answer a listener question for the Total Saddle Fit Trainer Tip of the Week. Listen in... Guests and Links Dressage Episode 557:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield, visit her website at Maplecrest Farm or on Facebook and Phillip Parkes of Phillip Parkes EquestrianPhoto:Karen Isberg and OreoOfficial Podcast of the United States Dressage FederationGuest: Karen Isberg,Kentucky Performance ProductsGuest: Vivian Schmidt from Herm SprengerTotal Saddle Fit Tip: NicoleDownload the FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible: Total Saddle Fit, Kentucky Performance Products, Herm Sprenger BitsSupport the show

Mar 14, 202058 min

Ep 556556 USDF Awards Offer Something for Everyone, FEI Workshop, Perfect Simple Movements

USDF Awards Committee chair Amy Swerdlin talks about the wide variety of awards offered by the USDF, USDF 2nd Level Certified Instructor Jennifer Truet talks about the FEI workshop and provides a training tip about riding the simple, or non brilliant, movements perfectly.Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield, visit her website at Maplecrest Farm or on Facebook and Phillip Parkes of Phillip Parkes EquestrianPhoto: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Follow MeOfficial Podcast of the United States Dressage FederationGuest: Amy Bradley Swerdlin, USDF AwardsGuest: Jen TruettTotal Saddle Fit Tip: Jen TruetDownload the FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible: Total Saddle Fit, Kentucky Performance ProductsSupport the show

Mar 8, 202045 min

Ep 555Getting Started in Western Dressage with Stacy Westfall, Lauren Annett and Jennifer Roth

World Champion Stacy Westfall hosts the first Western Dressage episode (once a month). Stacy talks about how to get started in Western Dressage with trainer and judge Jennifer Roth and trainer, coach and judge Lauren Annett. Listen in...Guests and Links Dressage Episode 555:Co-Hosts: Stacy Westfall From Stacy Westfall Horsemanship and Coach Jenn from Horse Tip DailyPhoto: Stacy Westfall and her Gold MedalOfficial Podcast of the United States Dressage FederationGuest: Lauren AnnettGuest: Jennifer RothTotal Saddle Fit Tip: Jennifer RothDownload the FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible: Total Saddle Fit, Kentucky Performance ProductsSupport the show

Mar 1, 202042 min

Ep 554554: The USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum Wrap and Riding in Costa Rica with Wendy Murdoch

USDF Gold Medalist Alexandra Gainer and Jessica Spracklin Gaston review the takeaways from The USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum. Plus, Wendy Murdoch shares her riding adventures and clinics in Costa Rica and Africa and the Total Saddle Fit Tip is on keeping discipline working with young horses. Listen in...Guests and Links Dressage Episode 554:Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click HereCo-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield, visit her website at Maplecrest Farm or on Facebook and Phillip Parkes of Phillip Parkes EquestrianPhoto: Alexandra GainerOfficial Podcast of the United States Dressage FederationGuest: Alexandra Gainer from Imperial DressageGuest: Wendy Murdoch of The Murdoch Method and the SURE FOOT® Equine Stability ProgramGuest: Jessica Spracklin Gaston from Majestik DressageTotal Saddle Fit Tip: Jessica Spracklin Gaston on discipline with young horses.Download the FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible: Total Saddle Fit, SURE FOOT® Equine Stability Program, Kentucky Performance ProductsSupport the show

Feb 22, 202048 min

Ep 553553: The USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum and Sports Performance Coach Larissa Brazier

On tonight's USDF episode we have young horse training expert Willy Arts giving us a preview of the USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum that he is hosting with Scott Hassler, being held in Loxahatchee February 17 & 18. After that, we are talking with Sports Performance Coach Larissa Brazier and we also have a Trainer Tip with Reese and I. Listen in...Guests and Links Episode 553:Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click HereCo-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield, visit her website at Maplecrest Farm or on Facebook and Phillip Parkes of Phillip Parkes EquestrianPhoto: USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development ForumOfficial Podcast of the United States Dressage FederationGuest: Willy ArtsGuest: Larissa BrazierTotal Saddle Fit Tip: Reese and PhillipDownload the FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible: Total Saddle Fit, Kentucky Performance Products, Equestrian Collections Support the show

Feb 15, 202045 min

Ep 552552: Career Planning and Trainer Tips

On today's show we are going to have a discussion with long time friend of the show Hilary Moore-Hebert about career planning for your horses. After that we are going to bring you a couple of trainer tips that we prerecorded with Emily Donaldson and Meagan Davis. Listen in...Guests and Links Episode 552:Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click HereCo-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield, visit her website at Maplecrest Farm or on Facebook and Phillip Parkes of Phillip Parkes EquestrianPhoto: USDF Trainers ConferenceOfficial Podcast of the United States Dressage FederationGuest: Hilary Moore-HerbetGuest: Meagan DavisGuest: Emily DonaldsonTotal Saddle Fit Tip: Emily DonaldsonDownload the FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible: Total Saddle Fit, Kentucky Performance Products, Equestrian Collections Support the show

Feb 8, 202039 min

Ep 551551 REVISIT: "When Two Spines Align" Book Review and Reese Goes to Germany

REVISIT: Today we review the 1st book of the monthly book club, "When Two Spines Align" by Beth Baumert, with listener Lilla Mason. Plus, Reese talks about her adventures in Germany, and we have Total Saddle Fit Trainer Tip on greasing the joints. Listen in...Guests and Links Episode 551 REVISIT: Episode 475Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click HereHosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield & Philip ParkesPhoto source: Reese in AachenGuest: Lilla MasonDressage Book Club: "When Two Spines Align" by Beth BaumertTotal Saddle Fit Tip: Greasing the jointsDownload the new FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible: Total Saddle Fit, Kentucky Performance ProductsSupport the show

Feb 1, 202057 min

Ep 550550: Trainers Conference Wrap Up and Training Aids

On today's USDF episode we are going to do a trainers conference wrap up with participants Megan Davis and Emily Donaldson, after that we'll have a discussion with Wendy Murdoch about training aids that she has developed and then we'll bring you a tip that we learned from the conference. Listen in...Guests and Links Episode 550:Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click HereCo-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield, visit her website at Maplecrest Farm or on Facebook and Phillip Parkes of Phillip Parkes EquestrianPhoto: USDF Trainers ConferenceOfficial Podcast of the United States Dressage FederationGuest: Emily Donaldson, Participant at the USDF Trainer's ConferenceGuest: Meagan Davis, Participant at the USDF Trainer's ConferenceGuest: Wendy MurdochTotal Saddle Fit Tip: Ruth Hogan-PoulsenDownload the FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible: Total Saddle Fit, Kentucky Performance Products, Equestrian Collections Support the show

Jan 25, 202054 min

Ep 549Horsemastership Clinic, Horse Nutrition Myths and The Bend at the Elbow

Hannah Irons participated in this years edition of the Horsemastership Clinic, Karen Isberg dispels horse nutrition myths, and the Total Saddle Fit Tip with Ruth Hogan-Poulsen is about the bend at the elbow and upper arm posture. Listen in...Guests and Links Episode 549:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield, visit her website at Maplecrest Farm or on Facebook and Phillip Parkes of Phillip Parkes EquestrianPhoto: Hannah Irons from her FacebookOfficial Podcast of the United States Dressage FederationGuest: Hannah Irons Guest: Karen Isberg of Kentucky Performance Products Total Saddle Fit Tip: Ruth Hogan-PoulsenDownload the FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible: Total Saddle Fit, Kentucky Performance ProductsSupport the show

Jan 18, 202038 min

Ep 548548: Setting Goals for 2020, The Dressage Riders Journal's Ruth Hogan-Poulsen, and Karen Isberg's Insights

For today's show we will be talking all about setting goals for 2020, we'll be joined by Ruth Hogan-Poulsen who published the dressage riders journal, and Karen Isberg will give us some insight into how she's setting her goals for the year. Following that Reese and I have a riding tip to start the year. Listen in...Guests and Links Episode 548:Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click HereCo-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield, visit her website at Maplecrest Farm or on Facebook and Phillip Parkes of Phillip Parkes EquestrianPhoto:Ruth Hogan-PoulsenOfficial Podcast of the United States Dressage FederationGuest: Ruth Hogan-Poulsen of The Dressage Rider's JournalGuest: Karen Isberg of Kentucky Performance Products Total Saddle Fit Tip: Reese & PhillipDownload the FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, Equestian Collections Support the show

Jan 11, 202048 min

Ep 547547 REVISIT: Showing In California and Second Level

We check in on the West Coast Dressage scene with Megan McIsaac and the Total Saddle Fit tip discusses Second Level. Listen in…Guests and Links Episode 547 REVISIT: Episode 453Link for visually impaired: Click HereCo-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield, visit her website at Maplecrest Farm or on Facebook and Phillip Parkes of Phillip Parkes EquestrianGuest: Megan McIsaacTotal Saddle Fit Tip: Second LevelDownload the new FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible: Total Saddle Fit, Kentucky Performance ProductsSupport the show

Jan 4, 202036 min

Ep 546546 REVISIT: Stacy Westfall, Dressage Q&A and Feeding for Energy

The amazing Stacy Westfall stops by to talk Dressage and Reining, Author Janet Foy on her new book "Dressage Q&A" and Karen from Kentucky Performance Products on feeding for energy. Listen in...Guests and Links Episode 546 REVISIT: Episode 440Link for visually impaired: Click HereCo-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield, visit her website at Maplecrest Farm or on Facebook and Phillip Parkes of Phillip Parkes EquestrianPhoto: Stacey Westfall and Reese Koffler-StanfieldGuest: Karen Isberg with the Kentucky Performance Product Supplement Tip of the MonthGuest: Janet Foy with Dressage Q&AGuest: Stacy WestfallTrainer Tip: Stacy Westfall on Feeding for energy.Download the new FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible: Total Saddle Fit, Kentucky Performance Products, HorsewareSupport the show

Dec 28, 20191h 2m

Ep 545545: Gift Giving Ideas, Test Riding Prep and Sure Foot Equine

Beth Haist from The Horse of Course joins us with gift giving ideas, Wendy Murdoch with an update on sure foot equine and and we are going to get a wonderful trainer tip from Sarah Hassler on test riding preparation. Listen in...Guests and Links Episode 545:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield, visit her website at Maplecrest Farm or on Facebook and Phillip Parkes of Phillip Parkes EquestrianPhoto: Sara HasslerOfficial Podcast of the United States Dressage FederationGuest: Wendy Murdoch of Sure Foot EquineGuest: Beth Haist of The Horse of Course Total Saddle Fit Tip: Sara HasslerDownload the FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible:Total Saddle Fit, Bates Saddles, Kentucky Performance ProductsSupport the show

Dec 22, 201957 min

Ep 544544: Listeners Bit Questions Answered, USDF Annual Convention Wrap and USDF Volunteer of the Year

Vivian Schmidt from Herm Sprenger answers listener questions on bits including bit fit, types of metal, straight vs. jointed bits and bit quality. Lisa Gorretta, co-chair of the USDF Dressage Sport Committee, gives a overview of the USDF Annual Meeting and some of the changes discussed. Plus, Kristi Wysoki, 2019 USDF Volunteer of the Year. Listen in...Guests and Links Episode 544:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield, visit her website at Maplecrest Farm or on Facebook and Phillip Parkes of Phillip Parkes EquestrianPhoto:Official Podcast of the United States Dressage FederationGuest: Vivian Schmidt from Herm Sprenger Guest: Lisa Gorretta, USDF PresidentTotal Saddle Fit Tip: Kristi Wysoki, 2019 USDF Volunteer of the YearDownload the FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible:Total Saddle Fit, Bates Saddles, Kentucky Performance ProductsSupport the show

Dec 15, 20191h 2m

Ep 543543: 2019 HRN Holiday Radiothon by State Line Tack, DRESSAGE 11am to 12pm

In hour three of the 2019 HRN Holiday Radiothon by State Line Tack, Dressage hosts Reese Koffler Stanfield and Philip Parkes chat with Comedian, Author, Actor, and Dressage Rider Pam Stone about the holidays. Plus, we enjoy some awesome listener-submitted holiday songs, poems, and greetings, and we give away a bunch of prizes from Horseloverz.com, Kentucky Performance Products, Sterling Essentials’, and Spiced. Listen in…Support the show

Dec 7, 20191h 3m

Ep 542Adult Amateur Update, Developing Riding Skills and Riding What You Want

Karen Isberg gives us an Adult Amateur update, Wendy Murdoch talks about methods to develop riding skills and the Total Saddle Fit Trainer Tip of the Week with Brianna Zwilling is learning to ride what you want, not what you have. Listen in...Guests and Links Episode 542:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield, visit her website at Maplecrest Farm or on Facebook and Phillip Parkes of Phillip Parkes EquestrianPhoto: Wendy MurdochOfficial Podcast of the United States Dressage FederationGuest: Wendy Murdoch of the Murdoch MethodGuest: Karen Isberg from Kentucky Performance ProductsTotal Saddle Fit Tip: Brianna ZwillingDownload the FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible:Total Saddle Fit, Bates Saddles, Kentucky Performance ProductsSupport the show

Nov 27, 201943 min

Ep 541Steaming vs. Soaking Hay, Mellissa Allen Dressage Training Tips and Praise Promptly by Kentucky Performance Products

Karen from Kentucky Performance Products discusses which is better for your horse soaking or steaming your hay. Dressage trainer Mellissa Allen is excited about her Facebook Group called Dressage Training Tips and Dressage Champion Alice Tarjan talks about how important it is to praise immediately. Listen in...Support the show

Nov 23, 201936 min

Ep 540540: Finals Wrap Up, Grand Prix Champion Alice Tarjan, and Freestyler Brianna Zwilling

On tonight's USDF episode, we are going to provide a Finals wrap-up with adult amateur Grand Prix Champion Alice Tarjan. We also have Brianna Zwilling, who won the 1st level open freestyle with over 80%. And for our Total Saddle Fit Trainer Tip, we are going to chat with Jaime Leuenberger, first time finals participant. Listen in...Support the show

Nov 17, 201941 min

Ep 539539: 11 Tips for No Stirrup November, Core Conditioning for Horses Book Review, and Preparing for Cold Weather Riding

Today we are bringing you 11 tips for No Stirrup November, after those we are going to have Auditor Courtney give a book review of core conditioning for horses, and then newly certified instructor Meghan McIsaac has great tips to preparing for cold weather riding. Listen in...Support the show

Nov 7, 201950 min

5th Annual Holiday Radiothon Special Preview by State Line Tack

A special preview of the 5th Annual 12 Hour Live Holiday Radiothon by State Line Tack on Dec. 2nd with over 20 hosts, 20 guests and over $5,000 in prizes. Listen in...Support the show

Nov 3, 201913 min

Ep 538538 USDF Jr. Volunteer of the Year, Help Your Horse Develop Uphill Balance

USDF Jr. Volunteer of the Year Ruby Tevis, Wendy Murdoch talks Equine Stability, we answer a listener question about improving uphill balance in your dressage horse.Support the show

Nov 2, 201949 min

Ep 537537: Pilates to Improve Riding, Karen's Adult Amateur Journey and Getting Your Bronze Medal

How pilates can improve your riding with Janice Dulak, Karen Isberg continues her Adult Amateur journey and in our Total Saddle Fit tip we explain how to get your bronze medal. Listen in...Support the show

Oct 26, 201946 min

536 Classic Re-visit Ulf Moller of Helgstrand Dressage and Freestyle Choreographer Beth Hall

Classic Revisit. Top Rider and Manager at Helgstrand Dressage, Ulf Moller, joins us with some insight and Freestyle Choreographer Beth Hall takes us through the levels of Freestyle. Plus, the Total Saddle Fit Training Tip of the Week answers a listener question on frequency of transitions. Listen in...Support the show

Oct 20, 201954 min

535: USDF Finals, Fall Nutrition Tips with Karen Isberg, and a Trainer Tip Answering a Listener Question

Today, we are going to give lots of information about USDF finals happening next month with USDF competitions manager Krystina Wright. Then, Karen Isberg joins us with fall nutrition tips. And for the Trainer Tip, we are answering a listener question. Listen in...Support the show

Oct 12, 201938 min

534: Adequan USDF Convention, Bits, and Dressage at Devon

On tonight's USDF episode we have Melissa Schodelbauer on to talk about the Adequan USDF convention coming up in December, then Vivianne Schmidt has lots of educational tips about bits and finally listener Ruth McCormick talks about Dressage at Devon for our total saddle fit tip of the week. Listen in...Support the show

Oct 5, 201952 min

533: TB Makeover Competitor Dominique Lein, Sure Foot Equine Stability Program and a Jami Kment Tip

Reese's assistant Dominique Lein speaks about her retired racehorse that she's preparing for the Thoroughbred Makeover, Wendy Murdoch tells us some stories about the successes of the Sure Foot Equine Stability Program and after which Jami Kment gives us a great trainer tip. Listen in...Support the show

Sep 30, 201944 min

532 REVISIT: Dressage Tips, Keeping Your Horse Cool and More

REVISIT: Nine dressage tips to help your dressage tests, keeping your horse cool in the hot weather with Dr. Embly, and judge Jennifer R. Roth is back to talk about 1st level in the Total Saddle Fit Tip of the Week. Listen in...Support the show

Sep 21, 20191h 3m

531: Karen Isberg and Oreo, USEF Children’s Champ Lexi Kment, and a Trainer Tip with Endel Ots

We will continue to check in with Karen Isberg on her dressage journey with her horse Oreo. Also, we have USEF Children's Division National Champion, Lexi Kment, followed by an awesome Trainer Tip with Endel Ots. Listen in...Support the show

Sep 14, 201924 min

530: USDF Festival of Champions Competitors Endel Ots and Mackenzie Peer, Plus a Trainer Tip

On today's USDF episode, we have a couple of competitors from the most recent USDF Festival of Champions. Small tour champion, Endel Ots, joins us, as well as Dressage Seat finals age 14-18 champion, Mackenzie Peer. Listen in...Support the show

Sep 7, 201935 min

529 Leg Yields Deconstructed, Are You Ready To Move Up, Classic Re-visit

Classic Re-visit: The Dissecting the Movements series continues with Lindsay Cassidy on Leg Yields. Plus, the Total Saddle Fit Trainer's Tip discusses whether you are ready to move up. Listen in...Support the show

Aug 29, 201935 min

528: Book Club, Karen Isberg On Hay, and a Common Training Issue

We bring you the next installment for our book club: "Core Conditioning for Horses." After that, we will have an interesting discussion with Karen Isberg about hay. And then, Reese and I will talk about a common training issue. Listen in...Support the show

Aug 25, 201941 min

527: Bill McMullin and North American Young Rider Champion Callie Jones

We are joined by Reese's Aachen co-chaperone Bill McMullin and 2019 North American Young Rider champion Callie Jones. Plus, we answer a listener question about doing better extensions for the trainer tip. Listen in....Support the show

Aug 18, 201935 min

526: Pan-Am Gold Medalist Sarah Lockman, Book Review of The Riding Doctor, and Tina Irwin’s Trainer Tip

For tonight's USDF episode, we will be joined by Pan-Am individual gold medalist, Sarah Lockman. We will follow that with a book review of The Riding Doctor. And then, Pan Am individual silver medalist Tina Irwin will give us a trainer tip. Listen in...Support the show

Aug 10, 201955 min

525: REVISIT – Olympian Allison Brock on The Brooke USA and Rachel’s Horse Cookies

REVISIT: Olympic bronze medalist, Allison Brock, tells us all about charity organization, The Brooke USA, and sticks around for the Total Saddle Fit trainer tip. Plus, Rachel Sowinski's horsey cookie recipe. Listen in...Support the show

Aug 3, 201941 min

524: Aachen International Horse Show and the Dressage Foundation International Dream Program, Plus a Trainer Tip with Tina Irwin

We are going to review Reese's big trip to Aachen International Horse Show with the participants of the Dressage Foundation International Dream program, followed by a great trainer tip with Tina Irwin. Listen in...Support the show

Jul 27, 201949 min

523: Canadian Pam Am Team Member Tina Irwin, Adult Amateur Karen Isberg and a Tip from Jen Baumert

2019 Pan Am Canadian team member Tina Irwin joins us and Karen Isberg talks about her journey as a adult amateur. Plus, a trainer tip from Jen Baumert. Listen in...Support the show

Jul 17, 201946 min

522 – Everything Young Riders, Pan Am Games, and a Trainer Tip

On today's USDF episode, we have the chair from USDF FEI JR/YR committee, Roberta Williams, on to discuss EVERYTHING young riders. Then, that chat is followed by U.S. team member for the upcoming Pan Am games, Jennifer Baumert. Finally, we will get a Trainer Tip from Sarah Lockman. Listen in...Support the show

Jul 14, 201956 min

521 – US Pan Am Team Member Sarah Lockman, Talking Bits with Herm Sprenger and a Judges Tip

We are joined by Sarah Lockman who was just named to the U.S. Team for the Pan Am games, then Vivian Scmidt of Herm Sprenger with some tips on bits, followed up by a judge's tip by Joanne Bouwhuis. Listen in...Support the show

Jul 5, 201943 min

520 – REVISIT: Canter Pirouette with Jessica Ransehousen and Trot to Canter

REVISIT: Olympian Jessica Ransehousen discusses the canter pirouette in detail with Reese and Philip. Plus, the Total Saddle Fit Tip of the week is about transitioning from trot to canter. Listen in… Dressage Radio Episode 520– Show Notes and Links: Link for visually impaired – Click Here Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield & Philip Parkes Photo: Jessica Ransehousen with Orpheus in […]Support the show

Jun 29, 201937 min

519 – Becoming a Dressage Judge, Fly Control, and a Trainer Tip

We are joined by international judge, Joanne Bouwhuis who will take us through the process of becoming a dressage judge. Karen Isberg comes on to talk about fly control and what to do about horses that are extra sensitive. And, then we're pleased to have Megan McIsaac for the Trainer Tip. Listen in...Support the show

Jun 22, 201947 min

518 – European Equine Adventures, Top Performance Horse Program, and Stallion Performance Testing

Reese and Jill Stowe will finally get to tell us about their European equine adventure. We will also bring on regular guest Lauren Sprieser, who has invented a new way for people to get involved with her top performance horse program. Then, breed judge Meg Williams will discuss Stallion performance testing. Listen in… Dressage […]Support the show

Jun 15, 201955 min