Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Equithrive. Stephanie and Aviva talk about the latest happenings in the dressage world, and Aviva answers an “Ask the L” question about explaining the purpose of the level that is at the beginning of each test. Together they interview Julio Mendoza Loor who recently won the individual gold at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. It was a fun conversation with the ever-enthusiastic rider who competed for Equador. Growing up in South America, Mendoza Loor rode horses and taught students at his father’s farm in Ecuador. In 2006 he ..read more

Today’s Training Buzz is sponsored by Purina. The PhD Equine Nutritionists at Purina Animal Nutrition tackle problems using science. And their love of horses keeps them at it until they get it right. Even with the most established feeds, they keep innovating. Even when it takes years of research, they don’t stop until it’s right. They are dedicated to the scientific method, but it can’t capture the feeling of seeing a horse reach their full potential. It takes science and love to help your horses live their best life. Put their research to the test at Horse Innovation dot com. In this cli ..read more

Today’s Training Buzz features Isabelle von Neumann-Cosel. She is the sister of well-known U.S. dressage rider Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel and the cousin of Susanne von Dietze, columnist for Practical Horseman. Isabelle works as a journalist, author, dressage rider and trainer with a special interest in biomechanics, seat position and the functioning of the aids for riders at every level.  In this clip, Isabelle discusses proper contact and how a lack of positive tension will create boredom or insecurity in some horses who want to feel the rider's support. Members of Dressage Today O ..read more

Today’s Training Buzz is sponsored by US Rider and features Jan Brink. Swedish equestrian Jan Brink has participated in three Olympic games. In this clip from a clinic ride, he first talks about the uniqueness of the Spanish and Portuguese breeds. Then he discusses the three mental zones of horses: 1. comfort zone 2. stretch zone 3. panic zone. He also explains how these mental zones come into play when training the horse. Member of Dressage Today OnDemand can watch the entire video here. Not a member? Sign up for a free trial with subscription. Enter DTPODCAST at checkout to save 15%. Wh ..read more

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Equithrive. Stephanie and Avival talk about how horses keep us grounded no matter what else is happening. Then Aviva answers an “Ask the L” question about a tense, forward-thinking horse. “Is it better to ride the correct tempo which causes tension or ride slightly below the tempo but keep the relaxation and harmony?” Stephanie talks to Emily Donaldson, a successful Grand Prix level trainer. Donaldson grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and started riding horses when she was 5 years old. She garnered a well-rounded equestrian educati ..read more

Today’s Training Buzz is sponsored by Cosequin. Cosequin® ASU Joint & Hoof Pellets contain quality ingredients to support joint and hoof health and leave out the fillers molasses and alfalfa — all while delivering the taste horses love. The colors of their ingredients shine through for a difference you can see. Visit cosequinequine.com to learn more. This Training Buzz episode is a little bit different. We are bringing you a preview of training tips provided by Matt McLaughin that will be posted on Dressage Today in the coming months. Matt spent many years in the equine entertainment indus ..read more

Today’s Training Buzz is sponsored by Purina. The PhD Equine Nutritionists at Purina Animal Nutrition tackle problems using science. And their love of horses keeps them at it until they get it right. Even with the most established feeds, they keep innovating. Even when it takes years of research, they don’t stop until it’s right. They are dedicated to the scientific method, but it can’t capture the feeling of seeing horses reach their full potential. It takes science and love to help your horses live their best life. Put their research to the test at HorseInnovation.com. In this exce ..read more

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by US Rider. In this episode, Stephanie and Aviva talk about some of the great things Aviva is doing for Dressage Today OnDemand. They recorded audio of Aviva reading the movements and directives of all the Intro through Fourth level tests. Member of Dressage Today OnDemand can go to the 2023 On the Levels test video and download the corresponding audio file. Then they can listen to it anytime to help learn the test. They are also working on a new benefit for members where riders can submit a video test to the private Facebook group for ..read more

Today we hear from Jody Hartstone, a Grand Prix rider and practitioner of equitation science based in New Zealand. She is an expert in retraining offtrack thoroughbreds as dressage and riding horses. In this segment, she talks about what to look for in an ex-racehorse and some of the pitfalls and issues you may face in the retraining process. Members of Dressage Today OnDemand can watch the full video here. Not a member? Sign up for a free trial with subscription. Enter DTPODCAST at checkout to save 15%. Website: https://dressagetoday.com Video Subscription Site: https://ondeman ..read more

Welcome to the Dressage Today Podcast. This special bonus episode, sponsored by Cosequin, is with 2023 Neue Schule/USEF Grand Prix National Champion, Codi Harrison.  Codi sat down to chat with guest host Julia Buitenhuis at the 2023 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions after winning both the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special aboard her 16-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding, Katholt’s Bossco. Just 27-years-old, this young star then went on to place third in the Grand Prix Freestyle, effectively securing the title of 2023 National Champion.  Codi and "Bossco" beg ..read more