Michael Bragdell tells us about the 2025 USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum to held on June 28th-29th at Hilltop Farm in Colora, MD.  Ruby Lewis shares her excitement of being part of the Dressage4Kids™ Winter Intensive Training Program and our very own Meghan Brady tell us about her new book! Listen in...

GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 766:

• Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac|Instagram|Facebook
• Guest: Michael Bragdell on the 2025 USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum
• Guest: Ruby Lewis on the Dressage4Kids™ Winter Intensive Training Program
• Guest: Meghan Brady, host of Galloping Getaways and author of Passion to Professional: A Road Map to A Successful Bodywork Business
• Book Club: Build a Better Athlete by Leslie Webb
• Dressage Radio Show: Website | Facebook
• Please visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, Chewy and Equine Discounts

Time Stamps:

04:58 - Michael Bragdell

26:40 - Ruby Lewis

36:40 -Meghan Brady

Aviva and Stephany catch up on what’s been going on lately – Stephany talks about her 6 days with Mary Wanless, the selling of her Brooksville farm and the purchase of her new young horse, So Special!  

In the Ask the L segment, Aviva answers a great question from Jamie:  If I am in a test and things start going badly and I feel unsafe – is it ok to dismount?  Thanks Jamie for a great question, and Aviva for having such a complete answer!

We have a word from our Sponsor, Purina, and their Systemiq Supplement.

In the interview with Kathy, Stephany delves into Kathy’s riding career, her time in the Pony  Club and all the cool people she grew up riding with.  We talk about how she evolved from Eventing to Dressage, as well as the amazing coaches she got to work with throughout her riding career.  We talk about Kathy’s beliefs and our moral responsibilities while working with horses, and you get to see why she has been a shining light in the Dressage world for a long, long time!

Connect with the Hosts: Email Aviva Nebesky ([email protected]) | Email Stephany Fish Crossman ([email protected])

Connect with the Show: Website (DressageToday.com) | Socials (@DressageToday) Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest

Guest: Kathy Connelly | Email Kathy ([email protected])

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Today's Episode Brought to You By: Purina

Today we talk with Kate Kostenbader about her winter Wellington experience!  Dr. Hilary Clayton discusses the new measurement of nose bands with us. Listen in…

GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 765:

• Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac|Instagram|Facebook
• Guest: Dr. Hilary Clayton
• Guest: Kate Kostenbader
• Book Club: Build a Better Athlete by Leslie Webb
• Dressage Radio Show: Website|Facebook
• Please visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, Chewy and Equine Discounts

Time Stamps:

06:35 – Training Tip

12:32 – Dr. Hilary Clayton

40:44 – Kate Kostenbader

Genay Vaughn shares her world cup qualifying journey and what the next steps to the World Cup Finals are!  Emily Donaldson  talks about training in the USEF dressage training and evaluation sessions for development and emerging young horse program with Christine Traurig.  We also get a chance to check in with Ashley Rand on how starting her new business is going! Listen in…

GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 764:

• Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac|Instagram|Facebook
• Guest: Genay Vaughn | Facebook | Instagram
• Guest: Emily Donaldson 
• Guest: Ashley Rand | Macha Sport Instagram
• Book Club: Build a Better Athlete by Leslie Webb
• Dressage Radio Show: Website | Facebook
• Please visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products and Chewy

Time Stamps:

05:34 – Genay Vaughn

19:54 – Emily Donaldson

41:21 – Ashley Rand

Stephany and Aviva catch up on their own pony journeys, with Aviva dealing with yet more snow and Stephany recounting how her latest lessons went with Kathy Connelly.  We get a really great question for “Ask the L” about corners, and as usual, Aviva makes it so much more digestible!  

We have a word from Purina, who is the sponsor of this month’s podcast.  

In this episode, Stephany and Aviva chat with Suzanne DeStefano, a Pennsylvania based Feldenkrais practitioner and dressage rider/trainer.  We delve into the mysterious question of “what IS Feldenkrais?” and get some examples of how it can help people, both in and out of the saddle.  We discuss the founder, Moishe Feldenkrais, and how he came to develop this interesting way of helping people get more in touch with their bodies.  We got to hear how Suzanne’s personal journey in riding led her to discovering this modality, and how it has shaped both her riding and her practice with other riders.  It is an interesting practice, and one that some of our listeners might find valuable if they are struggling with their own riding journey.  Take a listen!

Connect with the Hosts: Email Aviva Nebesky ([email protected]) | Email Stephany Fish Crossman ([email protected])

Connect with the Show: Website (DressageToday.com) | Socials (@DressageToday) Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest

Guest: Suzanne DeStefano, Feldenkrais Practitioner and Dressage Trainer/Rider

Link: Video Subscription Site

Today's Episode Brought to You By: Equestrian+

Here are the details for the final Horselovers Cruise. You have requested it and we delivered Alaska in May 2026.

It is IMPORTANT that if you even think you might want to come, book your room with a deposit. They will sell out quickly as we could not reserve a block of rooms on this cruise.

You can always cancel with a deposit refund later. Contact Vicky immediately, details in this link:

https://www.horseradionetwork.com/cruise/

Sarah Geikie, a FEI 4* judge and co-chair of the USDF Education committee, talks about the updated dressage education programs being offered for certified instructors.  FEI trainer Susan Peacock explains the differences between adult camps and traditional clinics, and we speak with John Their about his dressage only sales website!  Listen in...

GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 763:

• Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac|Instagram|Facebook
• Guest: Sarah Geike | Facebook
• Guest: Susie Peacock
• Guest: John Their from Dressage Only - Visit dressage only to find over 150 dressage horses for sale - use coupon code HRN and get free listings through March 15, 2025
• Book Club: Build a Better Athlete by Leslie Webb
• Dressage Radio Show: Website | Facebook
• Please visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products and Chewy

Time Stamps:

07:40 - Sarah Geike

25:43 - Susie Peacock

38:00 - John Their

Amy Bradley's experience as a demo rider in the 2025 USDF FEI Trainer's Conference and The future of our Sport with Eliza Sydnor. Listen in…

GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 762:

• Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac|Instagram|Facebook
• Guest: Amy Bradley
• Guest: Eliza Sydnor
• Book Club: Build a Better Athlete by Leslie Webb
• Dressage Radio Show: Website|Facebook
• Please visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, Chewy, and MyNewHorse

Time Stamps:

07:41 – Amy Bradley

23:53 – Eliza Sydnor

New Year, New Goals, New Rides with 2025 Dressage Rider's Journal & Ruth Holgen Poulsen!  Laura Roberts shares the details about the exciting new program, the The US Equestrian Open of Dressage.  Katie and Staib shares her vision for the future for The Equine Professionals Club and how it will positively impact the horse industry. Listen in…

GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 761:

• Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook
• Guest: Ruth Hogan Poulsen, The Dressage Rider's Journal: Planner & Calendar Dressage Rider Organizer
• Guest: Laura Roberts on The US Equestrian Open of Dressage
• Guest: Katie and Shelby Staib on the Equine Professionals Club
• Dressage Radio Show: Website | Facebook
• Please visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, Chewy, and Equestrian +

Time Stamps:

01:00 - Megan in Cali and Reese's New Horses

12:40 - Ruth Poulsen

29:40 - Laura Roberts

39:20 - Katie and Shelby Staib

Lauren Sprieser shares her book, "Strength in Numbers" and talks about her horse, Cadeau.  Reese & Megan discuss the USDF Convention in Houston, TX and Reese's second trip to Europe!  We have a great trainers tip from USEF R dressage judge Bill McMullin on practicing the halt. Listen in…

GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 760:

• Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook
• Guest:  Lauren Sprieser | Facebook | Instagram
• Guest: Bill McMullin | Facebook
• Dressage Radio Show: Website | Facebook
• Please visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, and Equestrian +

Time Stamps:

16:48 – Lauren Sprieser

32:17 – Bill McMullin

37:53 - Book Club