Dressage Today Podcast

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Sentinel. Aviva and Stephanie talk about how lucky they are to have had the opportunity to talk to so many of the riders on the dressage Olympic short list, and then Aviva answers the question about how the counter canter in First Level Test 3 should be ridden and how it is scored.

Together they interview up-and-coming international rider Endel Ots. A native of Wisconsin, Ots grew up on a farm and began riding at age 8. While he started in jumping, he soon made his way to dressage. At age 23, he got an opportunity to train with Hubertus Schmidt in Germany where he gained invaluable experience. After that he worked with Lars Peterson and found his new home in Wellington, Florida where he is based today.

He was an alternate for the 2011 Pan American Games team and selected for the 2019 Pan American Games team with the horse Lucky Strike but had to withdraw when his horse unfortunately suffered superficial cuts in a trailer injury. After Lucky Strike recovered, the pair went on to win the Intermediaire I Championship at the Dressage Festival of Champions at Lamplight. Then in December 2023, he got the ride of a lifetime with Heidi Humphries’ Zen Elite’s Bohemian. After just a few months together, the pair were named to the short list to compete for a spot on the U.S. Olympic dressage team.

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Welcome to the Training Buzz sponsored by Purina. Hear just a little bit of Olympic Team silver medalist Sabine Schut-Kery’s training philosophy in this clip from a ride at the 2024 Adequan/USDF Trainers Conference. She talks about how to ride a horse that is a little stiff, and, as a result, not as forward and engaged as he should be.

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Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Purina. Aviva and Stephanie talk about the not-so-easy journey horses can travel with their owners, and then Aviva answers the question “When you are halting/making any change in gait on any letter- do you want your leg and/or the center of the horse to cross the letter when the change is being made?”

Together they interview up-and-coming international rider Anna Marek. Marek began showing and training dressage horses in 2001, and she is currently based in Dunellen, Florida, which is close to Ocala. With her Grand Prix horse, Unico, Anna rose to #12 nationwide in the USA during 2016. Just last year she made a statement on the international stage with a team gold and individual bronze with Fire Fly at the Pan American Games in Chile. Last month she finished ninth, the highest finish for a U.S. rider, with a second Grand Prix horse, Fayvel at the FEI Dressage World Cup Final in Saudi Arabia. And most recently, she and Fire Fly were named to the short list for the horse and rider combinations traveling to Europe hopes of making the Olympic team.

Anna loves animals and strives to make the most ethical choices possible. These two qualities along with incredible talent have earned her a reputation as a fierce rising competitor in the dressage arena and as a successful, kind trainer.

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Welcome to the Training Buzz sponsored by Purina. Today we hear from accomplished Grand Prix rider and trainer Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel. At a clinic, before taking to the saddle, she talks about the importance of systematic training and understanding the horse’s body parts before you can get the horse to stretch and use his back properly.

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Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Equithrive. In this episode, Aviva talks about the newest addition to her herd – Ralphie the Dutch Harness Horse. She also explains the difference between the submission score and the effectiveness of the aids score on the collective marks of a dressage test in the “Ask the L” segment.

Together they have an engaging conversation with dressage TD Robyn Nunnally. Nunnally, who currently lives in Suffock, Virginia, grew up riding hunters and Arabians before making the switch to dressage. Today she is an USEF “R” judge and C2 steward in Western Dressage, a USEF “r” dressage Technical Delegate and a USDF L Graduate with Distinction and Bronze Medalist.

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Trying to choose the right supplements for the right horses often feels like a chore…and you have enough chores as it is. Fortunately, there’s Equithrive, whose mission is to make this whole nutrition equation easier on you, and much more beneficial to your horses. Equithrive’s lineup of pelleted supplements are developed with care, backed by science, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Not to mention picky-eater approved. Whether you need advanced joint care for your equine athlete, plus hoof, gut, or metabolic support, Equithrive is your one-stop-shop for feed tub fortification.

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Today Grand Prix trainers and competitors Todd Flettrich and Ruth Hogan-Poulsen discuss riding haunches-in. It is ridden on four tracks, and the bend comes primarily from behind the saddle, and the neck and shoulders stay straight on the direction of travel. They cover the proper aids for riding it as well as common mistakes and how to address them.

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Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Equithrive. In this episode, Aviva and Stephanie talk about the mental health aspect of the horse industry and how their interviews with Nancy Lavoie and Dr. Jenny Susser can help start a conversation. Then Aviva talks about how a canter transition is scored when it happens early or late.

Together they interview Dr. Jenny Susser who did a series of articles with Dressage Today in the past. Dr. Susser has a PhD in Clinical Health Psychology, specializing in Sport Psychology. She has been engaged in the art and science of human performance her entire life, beginning with her own athletic journey. A four-year All-American swimmer, she served as assistant coach at UCLA, swam on two national teams, and competed at the 1988 Olympic Trials.

After retiring from competition, Dr. Jenny shifted her focus to helping high-performing athletes in every sport. She has worked with individual athletes in the 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympic Games and served as Team Sport Psychologist for the 2012 Olympic Dressage Team in London.

Athletes aren't the only people who rely on Dr. Jenny's high-performance expertise. As a keynote speaker and corporate trainer, she has prepared leaders around the world to thrive in high-pressure environments. Dr. Jenny's seamless blend of science/research, education, experience, and intuition creates a powerful experience and remarkable results for people who are ready to accept and activate her guidance.

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Trying to choose the right supplements for the right horses often feels like a chore…and you have enough chores as it is. Fortunately, there’s Equithrive, whose mission is to make this whole nutrition equation easier on you, and much more beneficial to your horses. Equithrive’s lineup of pelleted supplements are developed with care, backed by science, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Not to mention picky-eater approved. Whether you need advanced joint care for your equine athlete, plus hoof, gut, or metabolic support, Equithrive is your one-stop-shop for feed tub fortification.

So, stop wasting your time and money. Do your horses–and yourself–a favor and visit equithrive.com. Use the promo code DRESSAGETODAY to get 20% off your first order, plus free and fast shipping nationwide. www.equithrive.com

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Head: Rider Warm-up Stretches

Dek: Try some exercises in the saddle with Laura Ashley Killian

This Training Buzz episode is sponsored by Purina. Today hear from USDF gold, silver and bronze medalist Laura Ashely Killian. She goes over mounted rider stretches that she does at the beginning of her ride and focus on loosening the hip, seat and leg. If you are on an appropriate horse, you can do them while your horse relaxes in a free walk. Try listening to her before you get on or even while you are walking on your horse at the beginning of your ride.

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In today’s Buzz, bit and bridle expert and USDF gold medalist Stephanie Brown-Beamer gives an overview of bitting basics for your dressage horse. She shares what she has learned, what she often sees, trends she has observed and what you should keep in mind when bitting your own horse. She discusses her process for assessing a horse and his mouth to select the most appropriate bit.

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Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Equithrive. In this episode, Stephanie gives an update on her horse Nadia, and Aviva answers an Ask the L question about the correct amount of angle in shoulder in. Together they have an excellent conversation with Nancy Lavoie about her history in teaching dressage and how changing the conversation (both internally and externally) can help improve riding and the sport of dressage.  

Nancy Later Lavoie is a lifelong equestrian with a special love for dressage. In addition to being an accomplished competitor through the Grand Prix level and a USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medalist, Nancy is an accomplished trainer, clinician, and life coach. After many years of training and managing top performance horses, Nancy has taken an avid interest in Performance and Mindset Coaching. She is certified through Tony Robbins Core 100 and Mindvalley's Evercoach Program as a Life Coach. Nancy also became certified in Mindfulness to bring more awareness and perspective to her training.  In addition to attending many High-Performance Seminars, Nancy has completed Dr. Zack Bush's Intrinsic Health Program. 

Nancy is passionate not only about proper training and horse care, but the overall quality of life of her clients and their horses. The shift from fulltime competitor to Performance Coach, although recent, is bringing Nancy a tremendous amount of fulfillment, and her clients continue to succeed not only at the shows, but in the arena of life. Nancy lives with her husband Matthew Lavoie in Rindge, New Hampshire.

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Trying to choose the right supplements for the right horses often feels like a chore…and you have enough chores as it is. Fortunately, there’s Equithrive, whose mission is to make this whole nutrition equation easier on you, and much more beneficial to your horses. Equithrive’s lineup of pelleted supplements are developed with care, backed by science, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Not to mention picky-eater approved. Whether you need advanced joint care for your equine athlete, plus hoof, gut, or metabolic support, Equithrive is your one-stop-shop for feed tub fortification.

So stop wasting your time and money. Do your horses–and yourself–a favor and visit equithrive.com. Use the promo code DRESSAGETODAY to get 20% off your first order, plus free and fast shipping nationwide. www.equithrive.com

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Podcast Editor: Merek Alam, http://brightafternoonproductions.com

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