The Dressage Today Podcast is back for Season 2! In this episode, hosts Lindsay Paulsen and Jennifer Mellace get together for a chat about what's been going on in the world of Dressage Today since Season 1 concluded. We're discussing updates from our own lives with horses, as well as a review of some of our favorite episodes from Season 1. We're also chatting about our virtual dressage competitions and what's coming up for DT! Get the scoop on some upcoming podcasts, digital issues and new videos.

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Dressage professional Ruth Hogan-Poulsen is back with us again in this episode of the Dressage Today Podcast! She joins us to discuss the importance of planning, organization and strategy as it relates to equestrian life. She shares how journaling and keeping careful records can help you work toward your goals, monitor your horse's health and reduce stress. She also shares some tools and strategies to help you better organize your time with your horse!

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Magic happens when you combine dressage with music in the form of a freestyle. Freestyles are entertaining for the audience and can be educational for riders. But their creation and execution, according to Ruth Hogan-Poulsen, is somewhat of a mental rubix cube. Ruth talks us through the process of creating freestyles and discusses the efforts that went into producing the winning performance at this year's Challenge of the Americas competition in Wellington, Florida.

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What's it like to be one of America's top FEI Junior riders? In this episode of the Dressage Today Podcast, 14-year-old Annie Klepper gives us a peek into her life. We're talking about her pathway to success, which includes cool opportunities for youth riders, like Lendon Gray's Winter Intensive Training Program and the Emerging Athlete Program. We're also learning about the lifestyle of a young, highly competitive athlete, and, of course, Annie's giant 18-hand equine partner, Louie.

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It's not every day that we get to have a chat with an international dressage star, but it sure is fun when we do! Especially when they are as lovely as Germany's Dorothee Schneider. We snagged Dorothee for a quick chat during her U.S. symposium to hear about her background and life outside the spotlights of the international arena. We learn about the best piece of riding advice she's ever received, her "ideal" horse and how she prepares the night before a big competition. We hope you enjoy listening to this humble and motivated rider as much as we did!

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What's it like to pursue dressage on a tiny island in the Atlantic ocean? It has its distinct challenges and some surprising advantages! In this episode of the Dressage Today Podcast, we sat down with Bermuda's National Dressage Coach, Angela Halloran-Smith to hear about the ways this small-but-mighty community is moving forward in the sport. Geographic limitations don't stop these dedicated riders from aiming for big goals, like the North American Youth Championships and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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We sat down with George and Roberta Williams, one of America's most influential and beloved dressage couples. During our discussion with this dynamic duo, we learn about some forward strides in American dressage and take a look back on some of George and Roberta's favorite memories—most notably with the mare Rocher. Be prepared to get a little misty-eyed during this episode because we sure did! We'll also hear about an exciting opportunity for our followers waiting at the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final in Las Vegas!

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In this episode of the Dressage Today Podcast, Phyllis LeBlanc and Angela Prenosil of the New England Dressage Association joined us for a chat. During this conversation that took place at NEDA’s 2019 Symposium with Dorothee Schneider, we learned more about what it's like to host large-scale symposia with the world's best dressage riders and trainers. Hear tales from these longtime NEDA members about welcoming the likes of Ingrid Klimke, Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin right into their own backyard! You’ll learn a lot and laugh a little, too.

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What's it like to bring home a gold medal from the Pan American Games? Find out in this episode of the Dressage Today Podcast! We caught up with top Canadian dressage rider Lindsay Kellock to learn about her Pan American Games experience and some of her standout memories. Our conversation took place at Dressage at Devon, where she also happened to be the leading lady of the weekend! Tune in to hear about her family tree of equestrians, a personal best at the Pan Ams, her special relationship with godmother Ashley Holzer, how to jump the line at the airport and more!

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Maybe you pulled your old blanket out from storage and discovered it's time for a replacement. Or you purchased a new horse and need to find the right fit for him. Perhaps you need a new blanket and you don't even know it! In this episode of the Dressage Today podcast, we tackle the topic of blanket shopping to help you make the best choice for your horse—and your wallet! Tune in for expert advice from Jennifer Hetzler of Ohio-based Equus Now! Tack Shop.

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