USDF Official Podcast

This week Sue Mandas instructor for the 2018 Youth/Young Adult Dressage Sport Horse Breeders Seminar joins us, and we have part 2 of Laura King presentation on self -hypnosis and neuro-linguistic programming.

Susan Mandas, Centerville, Ohio has been involved in the sport of Dressage as competitor, trainer, breeder and instructor for over 40 years. She is a USEF “S” dressage judge, a “R” Sport Horse Breed judge, and an FEI 3* Para-Equestrian Judge.  Sue has been involved with breeding warm blood Sport horses for many years. She bred her first Grand Prix horse which she raised and trained herself.

Laura King, Palm Beach Garden, FL is an experienced Hypnotist, Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner, Sport Performance Coach, and Life Coach. She is a published author, and has written extensively on the subject of self-development and athletic performance enhancement. 

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• 2018 USDF Youth/Young Adult Dressage Sport Horse Breeders Seminar

In this week's episode Dave Thind introduces listeners to the Feldenkrais Method and, Laura King talks about self hypnosis and neuro-linguistic programming.

Dave Thind, Walpole, MA, was born in Canada and trained in Germany, Dave Thind is co-owner of Aspire Farm and is a certified German Trainer A, and rider biomechanics expert.

Laura King, Palm Beach Garden, FL, is an experienced Hypnotist, Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner, Sport Performance Coach and Life Coach. She is a published author, and has written extensively on the subject of self-development and athletic performance enhancement.

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• Feldenkrais Method: Home

This week in our Meet the Authors segment, highly successful author Mary Wanless joins us to talk about her new book, The New Anatomy of Rider Connection, and Dr. Werner talks about arthritis in the hocks and pasterns.

Mary Wanless is the author of the highly successful The Natural Rider, Ride With Your Mind, For the Good of the Rider, For the Good of the Horse, Ride With Your Mind Essentials, and New Ride with Your Mind Clinic; she has also produced eight training videos. Mary lectures internationally on learning, body-mind integration, and personal development. Wanless’s new book The New Anatomy of Rider Connection was released in September 2017.

Laura Werner DVM, MS, DACVS In 2011 Dr. Werner joined Hagyard Equine Medical Institute as a Surgery Associate in the Davidson Surgery Center. Dr. Werner has worked as an FEI Veterinary Delegate at some of the top Three-Day Eventing competitions in the United States.

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• http://www.horseandriderbooks.com/   20% discount code USDFPOD

This week USEF Senior Dressage Judge and L Faculty member Marilyn Heath joins us to discuss why riders should expect different scores from judges sitting at different positions; Charlotte Trentelman explains the USDF Service Awards, and Dr Laura Werner shares the most up to date treatments for kissing spine.

Marilyn Heath, Venice, FL, is an USEF Senior Dressage Judge, L Education Program Faculty member, USDF L Program and Judges Committee member, and USDF Lifetime Achievement award Recipient.

Charlotte Trentelman, Anthony, FL, is the Historical Recognition Committee chair, and USEF- licensed “S” dressage judge who has organized several USDF educational programs.

Laura Werner DVM, MS, DACVS, In 2011 Dr. Werner joined Hagyard Equine Medical Institute as a Surgery Associate in the Davidson Surgery Center. Dr. Werner has worked as a FEI Veterinary Delegate at some of the top Three-Day Eventing competitions in the United States.

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• USDF Service Awards nominations

Peggy Klump joins us to introduce the new Adequan®/USDF Adult Amateur Musical Freestyle Award and Dolly Hannon shares her tips for a successful freestyle ride.

Peggy Klump, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, is chair of the USDF Awards Committee, a USEF Senior Dressage Judge, USEF Registered Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Judge, and USDF Certified Instructor/ Trainer, Training through Second Level. Peggy has earned her USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals and her Freestyle Silver Bar.

Janet ‘Dolly’ Hannon, Arvada, CO, is a USEF Senior (‘S’) Judge, USDF Certified Instructor through Fourth Level and Chair of the USDF Freestyle Committee. Dolly has also earned her USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals.

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• Freestyle Resources