We’re thrilled to welcome Olympic champion and world-class horsewoman Ingrid Klimke to the podcast! 🐴🎙️

In this special episode, Ingrid shares a peek into her daily life balancing family, horses, and international competition. Ingrid shares her typical training schedule and some thoughts on the current state of dressage.

🎧 Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at one of the most respected riders in the world—listen now on your favorite podcast platform!

In this episode, JJ shares a couple of the most common challenges she’s recently encountered while teaching clinics across the country. These reflections remind us all that horses don’t just challenge us to be better riders—they help us become better people.

This episode was originally featured in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV, a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there.

Join JJ and special guest Melissa Wessel for a fascinating discussion on how this type of passive neurofeedback can help your horse (and yourself!) reset the brain to treat issues like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other trauma responses.

JJ has seen and experienced firsthand the success this modality has had not only for herself, but also her students and many horses in just a few short sessions.

For more information and to locate a provider near you go to https://main.ochslabs.com/

Want more JJ? Check out her online Team Tate Academy for free with our 7-day trial! https://www.teamtateacademy.com/info

Does your horse have a favorite exercise? Have you ever asked yourself why they like it?

In this episode, JJ talks about taking accountability and the decisions we make both in and out of the saddle. Learning to embrace feedback without attachment is a huge part of improving as a rider, and as a human!

This episode was originally featured in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there.

Want more JJ? Check out Team Tate Academy with a free 7-day trial! ⁠⁠https://www.teamtateacademy.com/info⁠

In this podcast episode JJ welcomes two special guests, her husband Richard Malmgren, and their friend and fellow dressage trainer, Harley Sarge, to discuss the transformative 75 Hard program.

Harley and Richard share their experiences and delve into the details of the 75-day mental toughness challenge created by Andy Frisella.

They discuss the program's five key tasks and share the physical and mental changes they underwent, how the program builds discipline, commitment to self, and confidence.

They also discuss the surprising difficulties and the rewarding outcomes, and why they choose to repeat the program periodically.

For more information on the 75 Hard program, check out this podcast by Andy Frisella: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1tDHTAgvqC6BVeHL9Fedha?si=d1defea147814497

For more about Richard:https://www.richardmalmgren.com/

And Harley Sarge: https://harleywhittaker.wixsite.com/hw-dressage

One of the most influential figures in American dressage, Lendon Gray sits down with JJ to share some great stories—from her humble beginnings in the middle of nowhere Maine, to competing the Olympics, and now creating educational programs for equestrians of all ages.

Through her tireless efforts to bring young people into the sport, regardless of their backgrounds, Lendon is shaping a new generation of riders with a well-rounded, complete horsemanship education—an impact that will be felt for decades to come.Lendon's lifelong dedication to horses is an example of truly serving the horse, and reminds us all of how very fortunate we are to have horses in our lives.

You can learn more about Lendon's educational programs here: https://dressage4kids.org/

JJ goes off script a little in this heartfelt episode when she shares some recent challenges with horses in her barn.

As custodians of these incredible animals, we need to do them the service of hearing them when they are having difficulty, whether that's pain, the memory of pain or confusion.

We also need to teach them resilience, so things like riding when everyone else is being fed, or at different times than they are used to strengthens their ability to cope with being inconvenienced.

Tune in for this thought-provoking discussion about honoring our horses generosity in a partnership that they never asked for.

This episode was originally featured on January 18, 2025 in JJ's online community, Team Tate TV, a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you.

If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. Want more JJ? Check out Team Tate Academy with a free 7-day trial! ⁠⁠https://www.teamtateacademy.com/info⁠

JJ kicks off her return to podcasting with a thought-provoking conversation with her sports psychologist, Annette Paterakis.

Riding and caring for horses isn’t just a passion—it’s a lifestyle filled with endless challenges and opportunities for growth.

In this episode, JJ and Annette explore how the transformative power of presence can help riders quiet the mental noise and build a deeper understanding and connection with themselves and their horses.
If you are interested in working with Annette and The Equestrian Mind Academy, you can email her at [email protected]

In this episode, JJ sits down with 6-time Olympian and dressage legend Steffen Peters for a heartfelt conversation about life both in and out of the competition arena.

They explore the importance of hobbies and downtime, especially after big shows, and the consequences of neglecting this balance.

They also discuss the Paris Olympics and the qualities Steffen finds most important when looking for a top dressage horse.

Another not-to-be-missed podcast!

Join us for this special bonus podcast where JJ sits down with Brett Parbery, this year's Dressage at Devon Masterclass presenter.

Brett offers a glimpse into his distinctive Australian upbringing and background, along with some entertaining stories that highlight his well-rounded experience as an equestrian. He also discusses his training philosophies and what he hopes to convey to the Devon audience on Thursday, September 26, 2024.