Reese & Megan received an in depth Aachen Report from Patty Mayer from vaulting to dressage and juniors to the 5* Grand Prix! Next, they chatted with Jenny Carol about the National Pony Cup!! And last, but not least we speak with Jessica Nilles on dressage rider fitness & health!

GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 774:

• Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook
• Guest: Patty Mayer - Email: bailiwickhouse@gmail.com | Facebook
• Guest: Jenny Carol - Email: Jenny@dressageponycup.com | Website | Facebook
• Guest: Jessica Nilles - Website | Facebook
• Book Club: 33 Strength and Fitness Workouts for Horses by Jec Ballou
• Dressage Radio Show: Website|Facebook
• Please visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products,Chewy, and Equestrian+
• Photo Credit: Jessica Nilles

In this month’s episode, Aviva reflects on the weight of social media on our riding, how easy it is to criticize in the name of “critiquing” and how we can never know the full story just from a picture of a video. She and Stephany share their thoughts on how we can all be kinder, and as riders we can always work to be better, but that most people are out their doing their best every ride. Stephany shares her latest win with Dante and getting qualified for Regionals.

In the Ask the L segment, Aviva talks about posting versus sitting in Training and First Levels. She discusses the various reasons behind what judges are looking for and how you can best help your horse with either choice.

We have a word from our sponsor, EquestrianPlus, and then Stephany meets back up with Beth for round two of the bit discussion.

This month, we dive deeper into some of the things Beth talked about last month, including metals, bit sizes and weight. They go on with the discussion to talk about double bridles - what the purpose is, when to try it, and how different curb bits work in the mouth. It was another fascinating dive into the world of bit fitting, and we are so happy that Beth could join us for a second chat!

Again, If you have questions for Beth, please forward them to her directly, or send them to us so we can share them with everyone on a future episode! As always, if you like what we are doing, please like and share our podcast!

Dressage Today S6 E8 Show Notes:

Connect with the Hosts: Email Aviva Nebesky (horsepenhillfarm@aol.com) | Email Stephany Fish Crossman (stephanyfish@gmail.com) of SerendipityDressage

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

Guest: Beth Haist of TheHorseofCourse.com, Email Beth (beth@thehorseofcourse.com)

Today's Episode Brought to You By: Equestrian+

Reese & Megan are joined by Patti Becker of Fireside Fit to discuss rider fitness! Next, they are joined by Rebecca Rigdon and hear all about the World Breeding Championships in Verden, Germany!!

GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 773:

• Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook
• Guest: Patti Becker - Facebook | Farm Facebook | Instagram
• Guest: Rebecca Rigdon - Website | Facebook
• Book Club: Collective Remarks by Anne Gribbons
• Dressage Radio Show: Website|Facebook
• Please visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products,Chewy, Spalding Fly Predators for Horses
• Photo Credit: Lisa Dean

TIMESTAMPS

15:10 - Interview with Patti Becker

30:22 - Interview with Rebecca Rigdon

Reese & Megan are joined by Delia Nash of KY Performance Products to discuss equine asthma and their new product, Airwise! Next, they chat with FEI judge, trainer, and competitor, Anne Gribbons about her wonderful book, Collective Marks! Last, they chat with Angela Carter about her dressage journey with amazing Percheron partner, Romeo!

GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 772:

• Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook
• Guest: Delia Nash, | Facebook | KPP Vet
• Guest: Anne Gribbons | Facebook | Instagram
• Guest: Angela Carter | Facebook |
• Book Club: Collective Remarks by Anne Gribbons
• Dressage Radio Show: Website|Facebook
• Please visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products,Chewy, Spalding Fly Predators for Horses

Time Stamps:

11:18 – Delia Nash

25:52 – Anne Gribbons

59:51 – Angela Carter

Aviva and Stephany catch up about Stephany’s recent horse show experience and how Dante is now an official 4th level horse! They also talk about one of Stephany’s cows coming home, and the new babies…

In the Ask the L segment, Aviva talks about switching the whip during a class, the do’s and don’ts of that. We also talk about when you are allowed to carry a whip in a class and when you cannot!

We speak with Beth and learn about how she got involved with horses, how she ended up in the tack selling business and how she got so smart about bits! Beth gives us valuable information on the different “levels” of bits – what to use when starting horses, why and when you could switch bits, and what the different rings affect in the horse. We talk about the different metals and why you would use one over another. Beth gives us great information about why the Baucher is not the bit it used to be and why the French Link is no longer a legal bit to show in. She talks about fitting bits, the ins and outs of horses’ mouths and why different bits “help”. It was a fascinating conversation, and one that we will be continuing later this summer!

If you have questions for Beth, please forward them to her directly, or send them to us so we can share them with everyone on a future episode! As always, if you like what we are doing, please like and share our podcast!

Dressage Today S6 E7 Show Notes:

Connect with the Hosts: Email Aviva Nebesky (horsepenhillfarm@aol.com) | Email Stephany Fish Crossman (stephanyfish@gmail.com) of SerendipityDressage

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

Guest: Beth Haist of TheHorseofCourse.com, Email Beth (beth@thehorseofcourse.com)

Today's Episode Brought to You By: Equestrian+

Reese & Megan have a great conversation with Deanna Hertich about her amazing rescue partner, True Colors aka Boo!!! Next, they speak with Nadine Schwartsman on qualifying of the US Open! Last, but not least, they speak with Hilary Moore Hebert on spear heading the Wellington Dressage Development Program! Listen in…

GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 771:

• Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook
• Guest: Deanna Hertrich
• Guest: Nadine Schwartsman | Facebook | Instagram
• Guest: Hilary Moore Hebert | Facebook | Wellington Dressage Development
• Book Club: Collective Remarks by Anne Gribbons
• Dressage Radio Show: Website | Facebook
• Please visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, Chewy

Time Stamps:

11:51 – Deanna Hertrich

25:27 – Nadine Schwartsman

41:15 - Hilary Moore Hebert

Reese & Megan talk shop on designing musical freestyles with Kristen Becker. Then, we discuss Catherine Donworth's amazing training week with Reese, made possible by The Dressage Foundation!! Last, but not least we chat with Cyndi Jackson on balancing ultra running and competing in the CDI Grand Prix ring. Listen in…

GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 770:

• Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook
• Guest: Kristen Becker | Facebook | Instagram | Triumph Freestyles
• Guest: Cyndi Jackson | Facebook | Instagram
• Guest: Catherine Donworth | Facebook
• Book Club: Collective Remarks by Anne Gribbons
• Dressage Radio Show: Website | Facebook
• Please visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, Chewy, Equine Discounts

Time Stamps:

10:10 – Kristen Becker

25:58 – Catherine Donworth

45:35 - Cyndi Jackson

Aviva and Stephany catch up on what’s going on – Stephany’s travels, her new baby cows, Aviva has a potential buyer for Ralphie!

Aviva has an amazing question from Alex about conformation, effort and how that is recognized in a test. She gives us a lot to think about with her answer – are you riding a 6 mover? Are you a 6 rider? What is a good expectation for an average horse, and where are there places that you can shine no matter what?

Mark talks about his background and how he came into the natural horsemanship world. He discusses different ways to think about helping your horse into a better mental state, what he really means when he says pressure, and how even our dressage horses could feel better if we changed our approach a little. It is a fascinating interview with lots of places where we tie his work into dressage examples, so take a listen! Feel free to let us know your thoughts, and if you have further questions for Mark.

Connect with the Hosts: Email Aviva Nebesky (horsepenhillfarm@aol.com) | Email Stephany Fish Crossman (stephanyfish@gmail.com)

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

Guest: Mark Langley | YouTube (@MarkLangley) | Facebook (@MarkLangleyhorsemanship)

Today's Episode Brought to You By: Equestrian+