Kristen Whittaker joins Stacy Westfall to discuss the 'cake' (the training) and the 'frosting' (the showing). Kristen explains the seasonal rhythm of training in the north east and how she preps for a large year end show like the Western Dressage World show. They discuss riding 'the horse you have' that day, mental & physical preparation, presentation and more!  Listen in...

Guests and Links Dressage Episode 632:Host:  Stacy Westfall From Stacy Westfall HorsemanshipOfficial Podcast of the WDAA and  United States Dressage FederationGuest: Kristen Whittaker, visit her Facebook or websiteGuest: Dini Swanson from the Western Dressage AssociationTotal Saddle Fit Tip:Stacy Westfall shares three exercises for shoulder awareness to develop a better centerline.Download the FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on  Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible: Total Saddle Fit, Kentucky Performance Products
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Western Dressage 632: Kristen Whittaker on Training and Showing

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On tonight's show we have an all ladies line up! Thrilled to have Meghan McIssac friend of our show talking about bullying and boundries as professionals. Jennifer Williams will join us about her journey in Wellington Florida this season.  GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 743:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield, Horse Tip Daily host Coach JennGuest:  Meghan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook | FacebookGuest:  Jennifer Williams | InstagramHRN Merchandise! Find a complete line of screen printed stuff….and The embroidered merchandise at…Follow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products,Double D Trailers, Spalding Fly Predators


743: Bullying in the Equestrian World, Horse Syndicates, by Kentucky Performance Products

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. Listen in! 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 Website: https://dressagetoday.com Video Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalog Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageToday Instagram: @DressageToday Twitter: @DressageToday Pinterest: @DressageToday Email: sruff@equinenetwork.com Podcast Editor: Merek Alam, http://brightafternoonproductions.com   Sponsor: https://equithrive.com

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Gardy Bloemers joins Reese and Glenn to tell us all about the Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival & Lexington CDI3*.  Glenn fills in for Noah and asks Reese all about her time in Wellington and Handle Hard Better.  Listen in.... GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 742:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Noah RattnerFill in Co-Host:  Glenn the Geek from Horses in the MorningGuest: Gardy Bloemers of the Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival & Lexington CDI3*Follow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, Double D Trailers, Spalding Fly Predators, get 10% off using coupon code HRN


MADFestival and a Wellington Update

While Reese and Noah are busy in Wellington living their best lives and having fun in the sun doing all things Dressage, we wanted to share the latest and greatest from our educational series with Brad Heath, CEO and founder of Double-D Trailers.  In this segment, Glenn and Brad discuss all things tires and suspension, enjoy!HRN Merchandise! Find a complete line of screen printed stuff….and The embroidered merchandise at…Follow Dressage Radio Show on Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products & Double D Trailers!


Double-D Trailers on Dressage Radio Show: Exploring Tires and Suspension

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. Listen in! 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 Website: https://dressagetoday.com Video Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalog Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageToday Instagram: @DressageToday Twitter: @DressageToday Pinterest: @DressageToday Email: sruff@equinenetwork.com Podcast Editor: Merek Alam, http://brightafternoonproductions.com Sponsor: https://equithrive.com

Western Dressage 632: Kristen Whittaker on Training and Showing

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