USDF Official Podcast

USDF Official Podcast episodes:

• 04.22.2023

  Boot Care, Shopping for Your Next Horse and Finding a Good Dressage Trainer

  On this week’s episode we’re talking to Jessica Kaczmarek who’s got some great tips about care for your boots, and then Jodie Kelly joins us for a chat about things to think about when shopping for your next horse, after...

  
• 04.15.2023

  World Cup Review and a New Book for the Book Club, with “Sport Horse Problem Solver” by Eric Smiley

  Our friend, Patty Mayer,returnswith anotherWorld Cup review.Then, we havea new book for review, “SportHorseProblemSolver” by Eric Smiley.Then, Reese andPhilwillsharea TrainerTip about using the full scale of intensity when working with your aids. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 711: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and...

  
• 04.09.2023

  The 2023 FEI World Cup Finals in Omaha and a Trainer Tip From Rider Anna Buffini

  We’re chatting with “on-site reporter” Patty Mayer about this year’s World Cup Finals in Omaha, Nebraska. Then, we’ll hear a trainer tip from one of the competitors, U.S. Dressage Rider Anna Buffini. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 710: Co-Hosts:Reese Koffler-Stanfieldand...

  
• 04.01.2023

  709: Road to World Cup 2023 with Anna Buffini

  We talk about getting ready for the upcoming show season with Tony Sandoval. Wendy from the Murdoch Method will introduce us to her new project, the Whole rider.com. Then, Anna Buffini will recap her season qualifying for the World Cup...

  
• 03.18.2023

  708: Auditor Book Review, CDI 5 Star with Codi Harrison and a Trainer Tip with Katie Poag

  We start off with a book review of Christian Baier’s Arena Tracks with listener, Isabeau. Following her review, we are then joined by Codi Harrison fresh off her start in the CDI 5 Star. And, then, we bring you a...

  
• 03.11.2023

  Dressage 707: Competition Management, the Hanoverian Horse, North American Stallion Testing, and a Trainer Tip from Megan McIsaac

  For this USDF episode, we will hear all about competition management from Heather Peterson. And, then, Natalie DiBerardinis–the breeding director from Hilltop Farm–will tell us all about the Hanoverian horse and the North American stallion testing. Finally, we have a...

  
• 03.04.2023

  Dressage 706: Exercise for Insulin-Resistant Horses, Prioritising Your Own Health and Training, Retiring Your Horse, and a Solid Trainer Tip

  This week, the head of Kentucky Performance Products, Karen, starts us off by discussing exercise for the insulin-resistant horse. Then, we are joined by Megan McIsaac will share the challenges of prioritising her own health and training. And, then, Katie...

  
• 02.18.2023

  705: FEI Steward Heather Peterson on Being Supportive, Competing in the Top Team Challenge, and a Trainer Tip from Your Hosts

  We will be joined by FEI Steward, Heather Peterson, with an inspiration to be supportive. Following that, we have Canadian rider, Liz Steacie, sharing an amazing opportunity to compete in the Top Team Challenge. And, before we get to the...

  
• 02.11.2023

  704: The Dressage Rider’s Journal, Book Club Book-of-the-Month, and a Great Trainer Tip

  We are joined by Ruth Hogan Poulsen, who will tell us what is new for The Dressage Rider’s Journal in 2023. After that, we have the author of our Book Club Book-of-the-Month, Christian Baier. And then, we’ve got a great...

  
• 02.04.2023

  703: USDF Handler’s Clinic, an Amateur Spotlight, Author Andrea Kutsch, and a Trainer Tip with Ruth Hogan Poulsen

  USDF episode, we will talk about the USDF handler’s clinic held at Hilltop Farm. Following that, we are hoping to inspire some listeners with an amateur spotlight. We have a wonderful interview with Trafalger Square author, Andrea Kutsch. And, then,...

  
• 01.21.2023

  702: Two Adequan USDF Trainers Conference Riders, plus a Trainer Tip from Dr. Carol Holland

  We are excited to talk to riders from the Adequan USDF trainers conference–Kristen Stein and Anna Merritt–about their experience. After that, Dr. Carol Holland shares a very interesting Trainer Tip. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 702: Link to Sound File...

  
• 01.19.2023

  701: INDUSTRY TRENDS, ACUPUNCTURE DURING COMPETITION, NEW YEAR’S UPDATES, AND A TRAINER TIP

  We are talking with one of the original contributors to our show, Hilary Moore-Hebert, about industry trends. After that, veterinarian Carole Holland chats with us about treating horses with acupuncture during competition. Then, Wendy Murdoch joins us for a New...

  
• 01.07.2023

  700: AUDITOR BOOK REVIEW, BITS WITH BETH HAIST AND A TRAINER TIP FROM TONY SANDOVAL

  On tonight’s show we start with the auditor book review of Horse Brain, Human Brain. After that we are going to have great discussion about new rules concerning bits with Beth Haist. Tony Sandoval starts the New Year off right...

  
• 01.01.2023

  699: Dressage Today Interview with Stephany Fish Crossman

  Stephanie and Aviva reflect on the year, and Aviva answers a tough question about keeping older horses supple. Then together they interview Stephany Fish Crossman, an accredited biomechanics trainer based in Brooksville, Florida who also has a popular series of...

  
• 12.24.2022

  HRN Hosts Holiday Special

  Join us for the annual HRN Hosts Holiday Special.  We are joined by hosts from Horses in the Morning, Horse Tip Daily, Retired Racehorse Radio and the Dressage Radio Show.  Listen in as we answer questions from listeners.  GUESTS AND...

  
• 12.16.2022

  698: USDF CONVENTION, A HAPPY HOLIDAY WITH BETH HAIST, AND A TRAINER TIP OF THE WEEK FROM RIDE I.Q. AND LAUREN SPRIESER

  We will report on all the important goings on at USDF Convention today with President George Williams. Then, we have a Happy Holiday segment with Beth Haist from The Horse Of Course. Ride I.Q. and Lauren Sprieser have provided us...

  
• 12.03.2022

  697: USDF FINALS REPORT WITH JENNIFER CONOUR, PLUS A TRAINER TIP FROM TONY SANDOVAL

  We have a fun report from USDF Finals with Jennifer Conour and her two students, who all competed over the weekend! Then, after that, we will bring you a wonderful Trainer Tip with regular guest, Tony Sandoval. Listen in… GUESTS AND...

  
• 11.26.2022

  696: DRESSAGE TODAY INTERVIEW WITH MIKE OSINSKI

  On this Dressage Today episode Stephanie talks about preparing for her first licensed competition in almost 15 years and Aviva answers a question about how to ask for more brilliance in the show ring. Then together they interview FEI 4*...

  
• 11.19.2022

  695: AUTHOR JANET JONES, WENDY MURDOCH’S MONTHLY VISIT, AND A RIDE I.Q. TRAINER TIP

  Janet Jones–author of Horse Brain, Human Brain, joins us. Then, after that, our favorite monthly guest, Wendy Murdoch, will come on. Plus, we end with a trainer tip provided by Ride I.Q. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 695: Link to...

  
• 11.12.2022

  694: THE CARL HESTER SYMPOSIUM WITH JANE HANNIGAN AND A TRAINER TIP FROM RIDE IQ

  While Reese is competing at finals, we recorded a segment with Jane Hannigan talking about the Carl Hester Symposium and Ride IQ has provided us with a tip from Lauren Sprieser. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 694: Link to Sound...

  
• 11.05.2022

  693: THE NEW 2023 TESTS WITH KRISTI WYSOCKI

  We are joined on today’s USDF episode by Kristi Wysocki for more review of the new 2023 tests. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 693: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired:  Click Here Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Philip Parkes Guest: Kristi Wysocki Dressage Book Club: Horse Brain, Human...

  
• 10.29.2022

  692: FOCUSED TRAINING VERSUS CLINICING, BEATING THE FALL AND WINTER DOLDRUMS, AND A GREAT TRAINER TIP

  We will be joined by a couple of long-time friends and contributors. First, Patty Mayer will discuss focused training versus clinicing. After that, Lauren Sprieser will give tips on beating the fall/winter doldrums. And, to finish the show Jane Hannigan...

  
• 10.22.2022

  691: NEW DRESSAGE TESTS FOR 2023, STRIDES FOR EQUALITY EQUESTRIANS, AND A TRAINER TIP FROM REESE’S WEEKEND SCRIBING

  We will be talking about the new dressage tests to be used in 2023 with someone who helped write them–Nadine Schwartsman. After that, Anastasia Curwood promotes a great cause–Strides for Equality Equestrians. Lastly, Reese will bring a Trainer Tip from...

  
• 10.15.2022

  690: PULSE ELECTROMAGNETIC THERAPY, PARA RIDER MIA RODIER-DAWALLO, AND FILIPO PIGNATTI’S TRAINER TIP

  We are going to learn all about pulse electromagnetic therapy and how it can help your horse. Then, we have para rider, Mia Rodier-Dawallo joining in about her journey. And, our Trainer Tip today will be with international show jumping...

  
• 10.08.2022

  689: HORSE RADIO NETWORK’S BIG NEWS, DRESSAGE AT DEVON, A MURDOCH METHOD UPDATE WITH WENDY, AND A TRAINER TIP

  The head of the Horse Radio Network will join us with some exciting news. We have a Dressage at Devon report from listener, Ruth McCormick. After that, Wendy from the Murdoch Method gives us an update. And, then, Reese and...

  
• 10.01.2022

  688: TECHNICAL DELEGATE SUSAN MORAN, CHALLENGING NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS, AND A TIP OF THE WEEK FROM USDF’S KRYSTINA WRIGHT

  Reese and Philip will bring you Technical Delegate, Susan Moran, to explain her role at the competitions. After that, our friend, Karen Isberg, comes on to talk about horses with challenging nutritional requirements. And, Krystina Wright from USDF is with...

  
• 09.25.2022

  686: LEE AND SARAH TUBMAN, AUDITOR BOOK OF THE MONTH REVIEW, AND A GREAT TRAINER TIP

  Reese and Phil are joined today by Lee and Sarah Tubman. Plus, they review their Book of the Month with HRN Auditor, Jennifer Jones. And, Reese and Phil end with a great Trainer Tip. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE...

  
• 09.24.2022

  #687 – REVISIT BOOK REVIEW AND NUTRITION BY KENTUCKY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS

  Revisit:  HRN auditor Chantel will help us out in our review of 55 Corrective Exercises for Horses written by Jec Ballou. Karen Isberg joins us for a great nutritional segment. And regular guest, Hilary, comes on for the Total Saddle Fit Tip....

  
• 09.12.2022

  685: US WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM RIDER KATIE DUERRHAMMER ON GRATITUDE

  This week’s show will feature US World Championship team rider, Katie Duerrhammer. She not only catches us up with a fantastic interview, but she then stays on to give you a great Trainer Tip on gratitude. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS...

  
• 09.03.2022

  684: KAYLEY KNOLLMAN ON WINNING A DRESSAGE SEAT MEDAL AT THE LAMPLIGHT FESTIVAL OF CHAMPIONS, LIZ MOLLOY, AND A FITNESS TIP FROM REESE

  On today’s USDF episode, we are pleased to interview Kayley Knollman about winning the Dressage Seat Medal, 14 to 18 year-olds, at the Festival of Champions held at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois. We’ll then talk to Liz Molloy...

  
• 08.27.2022

  683: CANADIAN JUNIOR SILVER MEDALIST, YOUNG RIDER GOLD MEDALIST AND A TIP FROM WENDY MURDOCH

  We are joined first by Anna Swackhammer–silver medallist for the Canadian Junior Team. And then, Young Rider Team gold medal winner, Mary Piller, shares her competition journey. After that, Wendy Murdoch will chat about her visit to Maplecrest farm. Listen...

  
• 08.20.2022

  682: NORTH AMERICAN YOUTH DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS, ASHELY RAND ON TRAINING IN OHIO, AND A TRAINER TIP FROM COACH TONY

  Elizabeth Molloy, Chef D’Equipe for Region 3 at the North American Youth Dressage Championships is our first guest, tonight. Then, friend of the show, Ashely Rand, joins us to talk about training in Ohio after returning home from Florida. And,...

  
• 08.13.2022

  681: EVENTER EMILY HAMEL’S HORSE STORY, GAINING EXPERIENCE WITH YOUR HORSE, AND A TRAINER TIP OF THE WEEK

  venter Emily Hamel tells us the special story of her horse, Barry. We then talk to Jhett Jenkins about things to think about in order to gain experience with your horse. Then, Emily will join us back again to give...

  
• 08.08.2022

  680: CONTACT CONTINUED, AUTHOR DANIEL STEWART, AND A TRAINER TIP OF THE WEEK

  We continue our discussion on contact with Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel. Then, we have an interview with author Daniel Stewart, who also provides his own Trainer Tip this week. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 680: Link to Sound File for Sight...

  
• 08.02.2022

  679: THE MURDOCH METHOD WITH WENDY, RIDE IQ APP, AND A TRAINER TIP OF THE WEEK

  We are joined by Wendy Murdoch from the Murdoch Method. Then, Jessa and Kenzie Lux from the Ride IQ app join in to tell us all about it. Plus, Ashley Rand has a wonderful Trvst  Design Trainer Tip. Listen in… GUESTS...

  
• 07.22.2022

  678: SIX TRAINER TIPS FOR DRESSAGE RIDERS AT ALL LEVELS, A CLASSIC RE-VISIT

  Today’s show features a herd of six different tips from amazing dressage experts from past episodes. Topics include: riding with clarity, riding the anxious horse, getting the young horse off to a good start, the importance of praise in your...

  
• 07.16.2022

  677: MARTHA COOK OF TRAFALGAR SQUARE BOOKS, CONTACT, AND A TRAINER TIP ABOUT GEOMETRY

  We talk to Martha Cook–Managing Director of Trafalgar Square Books. After that, Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel comes on to talk about contact. And, to close the show, Reese and Phil have a Trainer Tip about geometry. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE...

  
• 07.09.2022

  676: PERFORMANCE NEURO TYPES AND COACHING TO YOUR PERSONALITY WITH TONY SANDOVAL, PLUS HYDRATION AND FIRST LEVEL

  On today’s USDF show, we talk to Tony Sandoval about performance neuro types and how coaching can be catered to your personality. We’re sharing tips on hydration and how to perform better at first level. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE...

  
• 07.01.2022

  675: Celebrating 10 Years of Podcasting!

  Reese and Philip celebrate 10 years hosting the Dressage Radio Show.  They are joined by owner of Horse Radio Network, Glenn the Geek, and few of their super fans.  Very few podcasters in history have made it 10 years on...

  
• 06.26.2022

  674: TRAINER AND JUDGE KATIE POAG, KAREN ISBERG FROM KPP, WENDY MURDOCH, AND A BEHIND-THE SCENES-SURPRISE

  This week’s show will feature dressage trainer and judge, Katie Poag. Then, Karen Isberg joins us to talk about a great product called Trouble Free. And, Wendy Murdoch visits the show to talk about SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program. Plus,...

  
• 06.20.2022

  673: SUMMER FUN, PARA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SELECTION TRIALS, AND A SERIES OF TRAINER TIPS

  We chat with Angela Ariatti about fun things to do over the summer. And, then, our friend Patty Mayer talks about her horse being involved in the Para World Championship selection trials happening at Tryon! And, Reese and I bring...

  
• 06.12.2022

  671: Paralympian Kate Shoemaker, Ellie Brimmer on Looking for a Horse and a Great Trainer Tip

  On this week's show we've got the pleasure of interviewing Paralympian Kate Shoemaker,  after that friend of the show Ellie Brimmer tells us about her experience looking for a horse and then Anna Buffini gives us a trainer tip. Listen...

  
• 06.10.2022

  672: More Awards from USDF, Strategies for Competition Success, and a Trainer Tip of the Week

  We are joined by Cristen Brown, who talks about more award opportunities from USDF. Then, that update is followed by friend of the show, Tony Sandoval, giving us tips for having competition success. And, then, Katie Poag brings us a...

  
• 05.28.2022

  670: Anna Buffini’s Whirlwind European Tour, HRN Auditor Book Review and a Great Trainer Tip

  On our show this week Anna Buffini joins us to talk about her whirlwind European tour, then we have an auditor on to discuss our book of the month, to finish it off Reese and I bring you a trainer...

  
• 05.23.2022

  669: INFLUENCING THE SHOULDERS OF THE HORSE AND THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD

  We've got a special show today with Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel discussing the how to properly influence the shoulders of the horse. And, Wendy joins us to talk about the Feldenkrais method. Listen in... GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 669: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Philip...

  
• 05.14.2022

  668: Update on Emily Donaldson’s Florida Season, Good Horse Shopping, and a Trainer Tip of the Week with Gwen

  We have Emily Donaldson on to give us an update on her Florida season. After that, Megan McIssac talks about how to be a good at horse shopping. And Gwen comes back to give us a Trainer Tip of the...

  
• 05.07.2022

  667: Clarifying Rules, Becoming an ”S” Judge, and a Special Guest for Mother’s Day

  We are joined by Cristen Brown, who clarifies a couple of rules for us.  After that, Gwen Ka'awaloa  talks about becoming an "S" judge. And, to top the show off for Mother's Day, we've talk to Jodie Kelly's mom Laurie....

  
• 04.30.2022

  666: The Mental Competition, Feeding Older Horses, and an Amateur Tip of the Week

  On this week's episode we are joined by Ali Potasky discussing the mental challenges of competing and how she overcame them, after that Karen Isberg talks about feeding the older horse and for the TRVST tip of the week we're...

  
• 04.23.2022

  665: Melissa Gallagher on Incorporating Horsemanship, Wendy Murdoch and a Trainer Tip from Emily Donaldson

  We going to be joined by our friend, Melissa Gallagher, who talks about her experience incorporating horsemanship into her program. Wendy is back with her regular monthly segment. And, then, Emily Donaldson has a great Trainer Tip of the Week....

  
• 04.16.2022

  664: A Masterclass with a World Cup Winner, Canada’s Newest Senior Judge, and a Trainer Tip from Melissa Gallagher

  Today's show will include an interview with Ali Potasky, who was fortunate enough to ride in a masterclass with World Cup winner, Jessica Von Bredow-Werndl. And, then, we have one of Canada's newest Senior Judges--Ron King. And, our Trainer Tip...