Riding without Stirrups is a wonderful practice to enhance your skill as a rider, but it's not just as simple as dropping your irons. JJ helps you understand what goes into the skill and understanding of how to do so effectively and in a way that is horse friendly. 

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This episode was originally featured on September 8, 2020, 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.

In this episode, JJ shares her insight on how we can get the most from our rides by processing decision making, trusting your gut, and having never-ending patience! She shares her own goals as an instructor, especially in the clinic setting, and how she strives to give riders tools to take home so they can continue to build on progress after the clinic or lesson.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            --------                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         This episode was originally featured on September 9, 2021, 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.

In this episode, JJ shares the secret that the best riders and trainers in the world do everyday with every horse: The basics! No matter what the level, going back to the basics can solve any training issue, as well as build the strength and education our horses need to advance in the training. So no matter where you are in this journey we call dressage, daily work on the basics will take you far!

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This episode was originally featured on September 8, 2021, 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. 

In this episode, JJ reminds us that it is up to us to be open to hearing what the horse has to say about our riding, and how the horse can only be as good as the information provided him. She also discusses common position flaws and miscues she sees and how to fix them.

Listening to your horse is key to good care, but it can also be a challenge to figure out what they're telling us and what the next best step is. In this episode, JJ talks through how she observes what her horses are saying, processes it, & decides when the vet is needed.

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This episode was originally featured on August 12, 2021, 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.

Check out the Monthly Zoom Meetings for all of JJ's Lectures along with featured guests. https://www.teamtateacademy.com/zoom-meetings 

For more information on Team Tate Academy, visit www.TeamTateAcademy.com/podcast

Cross-training is for every horse! There are so many benefits to be found both physically and mentally. This episode is a preview of the Monthly Zoom Meeting from February 2021. JJ shares stories and insights from her mentors and personal experiences on this important topic.

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This episode was originally featured on February 8, 2021, 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.

Check out the Monthly Zoom Meetings for all of JJ's Lectures along with featured guests. https://www.teamtateacademy.com/zoom-meetings 

For more information on Team Tate Academy, visit www.TeamTateAcademy.com/podcast 

What A Year 2021 Has Been! Join JJ in this emotional episode as she recaps all the events that contributed to this wild ride, from cancer to getting back in the show ring, meditation, faith, and love helped JJ to make the most of every moment. PLUS tips from JJ about how you can face the challenges in your life.

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This episode was originally featured on December 29, 2021, 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.

Check out the Monthly Zoom Meetings for all of JJ's Lectures along with featured guests. https://www.teamtateacademy.com/zoom-meetings 

For more information on Team Tate Academy, visit www.TeamTateAcademy.com/podcast 

Setting goals is important to progress training with your horse. In this epidsode JJ shares how she approaches setting and modifiying goals, using three of her own horses as examples. 

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This episode was originally featured on January 20, 2021, 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.  

Check out the Monthly Zoom Meetings for all of JJ's Lectures along with featured guests. https://www.teamtateacademy.com/zoom-meetings  

For more information on Team Tate Academy, visit www.TeamTateAcademy.com/podcast 

In this episode, JJ shares insights and key takeaways from her lessons with Ali Brock, Steffen Peters, & Christine Traurig.

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This episode was originally featured on March 03, 2021, 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.

Check out the Monthly Zoom Meetings for all of JJ's Lectures along with featured guests. https://www.teamtateacademy.com/zoom-meetings 

For more information on Team Tate Academy, visit www.TeamTateAcademy.com/podcast

A great trainer is a problem solver. If your horse is suitable to your level, safe for you, and is in your heart, that is what matters. JJ talks about the role of your trainer, how they should be helping you, and how to decided if they're serving you and your horse in the best way.  

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This episode was originally featured on March 31, 2021. 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.  

Check out the Monthly Zoom Meetings for all of JJ's Lectures along with featured guests. https://www.teamtateacademy.com/zoom-meetings   

For more information on Team Tate Academy, visit www.TeamTateAcademy.com/podcast