The Dressage Radio Show

In this episode, Aviva and Stephany catch up about what they have been doing, including some interesting conversation about Stephany’s Fourth Level Freestyle with Dante. Aviva tackles a difficult Ask the L question from Cass about horses being behind the bridle in the show arena, and gives us some different things to think about in relation to that! In our interview, both of the ladies got to chat with Kathy, and it was more of th...

Reese & Megan chat with participating instructor Karen Nielsen on the USDF Riding Seminar hosted at Megan's farm.  Then, it's all about the North American Young Champions! Alicia Berger on her winning the U25 division and Grace Christianson on being the 1st Champion in the inaugural Children's division.

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Reese & Megan chat with participating instructor Karen Nielsen on the USDF Riding Seminar hosted at Megan's farm.  Then, it's all about the North American Young Champions! Alicia Berger on her winning the U25 division and Grace Christianson on being the 1st Champion in the inaugural Children's division.

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Intro and Ask the L – Aviva and Stephany catch up and talk about the heat and how they are each dealing with it. In the Ask the L segment, Aviva answers a question from Sarah about what to do if your horse does a flying change in a 2nd level test instead of the proscribed movement.

Interview with Dr. Wendy Rice – Aviva and Stephany get to know Dr. Wendy, how she got to be a psychologist and how she decided to blend her career with ...

Reese & Megan chat with Stacey Hastings on her weekend at Reese's for the first FEI 'A' Certification!  Next, up Megan met Megan Ward at a horse show this last weekend, the president of the Eastern Iowa Dressage & Eventing Association, who are the winners of the 2024 GMO Participation Award of the USDF Book Club!! Last, we are so exited to speak with the newest YR Individual Champion at the North America Young Rider Ch...

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!

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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 a...

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!!

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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!

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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...

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…

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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…

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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...

Congratulations to Sammi Jo Stohler on competing Grand Prix!  What does it take to make the US Dressage Team for the young rider & U25 European Tours with Kat Fuqua & Ella Fruchterman. Listen in…

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Evie from the USDF gives us a 2024 recap of the USDF Book Club and an update on 2025 Book Clubs plans!!  We caught up with Taren Hoffos on competing in the 4* KY Three Day Event last weekend!!!  Last, we spoke with Emily Brollier Curtis on her recovery journey and her first competition back from a major injury. Listen in…

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We Interview Mehrdad Baghai of JRD Saddlery about saddle making and saddle fitting.

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We catch up with Fiona Howard on her Olympic experience and her life story!  Angela Ariatti gives us advice on what to look for when looking for a riding academy.   And we finish the show with an Adult Amateur Mary Aitken a recent L graduate with distinction! Listen in...

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Michael Bragdell tells us about the 2025 USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum to held on June 28th-29th at Hilltop Farm in Colora, MD.  Ruby Lewis shares her excitement of being part of the Dressage4Kids™ Winter Intensive Training Program and our very own Meghan Brady tell us about her new book! Listen in...

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Aviva and Stephany catch up on what’s been going on lately – Stephany talks about her 6 days with Mary Wanless, the selling of her Brooksville farm and the purchase of her new young horse, So Special!  

In the Ask the L segment, Aviva answers a great question from Jamie:  If I am in a test and things start going badly and I feel unsafe – is it ok to dismount?  Thanks Jamie for a great question, and Aviva for havi...