This week JJ recaps her rides with Denali and Romeo at the FEI Trainer's Conference with Sabine Schut-Kery and Sven Rothenberger. JJ shares what they worked on and gives us an idea of what training at the top of the sport looks on a day-to-day basis. This episode was originally featured on January 17, 2024, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. Check out Team Tate Academy, now with a Free 7-day Trial: ⁠⁠https://www.teamtateacademy.com/info ..read more

An essential aspect of effective communication, an educated rider's leg is a skill to be cultivated. More than just on or off, or a kick, the leg can be used in different ways to achieve different outcomes. In this podcast, JJ gives an overview of a great leg position, the subtle and not-so-subtle uses of the leg, and how to develop an educated leg. Kick your riding up a notch when your effective leg meets your deep, adhesive seat! This episode was originally featured on January 3, 2024, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lover ..read more

A treat for the philosophical dressage riders out there! Learn why you shouldn't believe everything you think, and how Hegel's Dialectics can help you ride like Charlotte Dujardin.   This episode has been digitally remastered and edited from the original version that was published on July 26, 2022. --------  Want more JJ? Check out her online community, Team Tate TV, a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. You can now join Team Tate Academy any time. Learn more at ⁠https ..read more

In this podcast, JJ talks about how the 3 stages of training actually show up in every exercise we do, every time we ride. Being able to adjust the dials and correctly gymnastize your horse while keeping these 3 stages in mind not only helps your horse gain the strength and skill to go up the levels, it also stops what we often call "training holes" from ever becoming a deep-rooted problem that needs to be addressed after they've taken hold. The 2 books JJ references are The Athletic Development of the Horse, and Dressage Principles Illuminated both by Charles de Kunffy. --- Send in a voice me ..read more

A common problem, JJ offers some new insights on why it happens, and how to fix it. Drop your whip and spurs and take a closer look at why your horse may be "lazy" and how you can make some changes that will make "behind the leg" a problem you used to have! Want more JJ? Check out her online community, Team Tate TV, a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. You can now join Team Tate Academy any time at ⁠https://www.teamtateacademy.com/info --- Send in a voice message: https://podcas ..read more

Dave Thind is a German classically trained dressage rider who has developed a deep passion for the Feldenkrais method after discovering for himself how effective it can be. Dave has developed a rider-specific Feldenkrais method that helps you learn that ever-elusive 'feel' as a rider, but it also can help with pain and dysfunction caused by injury and past movement patterns. A fascinating method, Feldenkrais is not an exercise program but a technique that uses thoughtful movement and directed attention. Enjoy this conversation where Dave's passion for his work shines through and inspires us to ..read more

In this podcast, JJ interviews Brandi Roenick, the American rider who is now the head Young Horse Rider at Schoeckemöhle Stallion Station in Germany. You might have heard about her incredible win at the German Young Horse Championships in August 2023, aboard the 4-year-old stallion, Escanto PS, but you may have not heard her inspiring story of finding her way back to horses after difficulties with her mental health. Brandi shares how hard work, hitting the ground a few times, and changing her mindset changed the trajectory of her life, and how at last, she has found her home and is able to loo ..read more

This week, JJ helps us expand our understanding of the horse's ever-changing balance; in her unique JJ style, she also gives us a new label to help us easily incorporate it into our own rides. JJ shares an interesting observation about the German approach to riding with discipline and how not to be a reactive rider, but a disciplined, thoughtful trainer of our horse. This episode was originally featured in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV, her private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation ther ..read more

This week, JJ brings to the podcast her dear friend and creator of what she calls her "soulmate of saddles," Debbie Witty. Debbie has an extensive background in driving and riding and also spent 10 years as a research assistant evaluating equine biomechanics at Cornell Veterinary College. A certified saddle fitter with the Society of Master Saddlers, Debbie generously shares her expertise with us, including things we should consider when fitting the horse and the rider, as well as when NOT to purchase a new saddle. You can learn more about Trilogy Saddles at https://performancesaddlery.com/ To ..read more

In this podcast, JJ fills us in on what she's focusing on with the help of her new sports psychologist, Annette Paterakis. She introduces us to Sally and Vicky, the names she's given to the parts of the brain (that we all have!) who can sometimes take over the driving duties and steer us away from our true selves. Sally and Vicky often show up when we're riding, and being able to recognize this and put them in the backseat can be a transformative experience! JJ's sports psychologist mentioned in this podcast is Annette Paterakis. You can find her books on Amazon as well as on her website: htt ..read more