The Dressage Radio Show

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 | FacebookGuest: Deanna HertrichGuest: Nadine Schwartsman | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Hilary Moore Hebert | Facebook | Wellington Dressage DevelopmentBook Club: Collective Remarks by Anne GribbonsDressage Radio Show: Website | FacebookPlease visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, ChewyTime Stamps:11:51 – Deanna Hertrich25:27 – Nadine Schwartsman41:15 - 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 | FacebookGuest: Kristen Becker | Facebook | Instagram | Triumph FreestylesGuest: Cyndi Jackson | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Catherine Donworth | FacebookBook Club: Collective Remarks by Anne GribbonsDressage Radio Show: Website | FacebookPlease visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, Chewy, Equine DiscountsTime Stamps:10:10 – Kristen Becker25:58 –  Catherine Donworth45:35 - 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 | PinterestGuest: Mark Langley | YouTube (@MarkLangley) | Facebook (@MarkLangleyhorsemanship)Today's Episode Brought to You By: Equestrian+

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…GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 769:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | FacebookGuest: Sammi Jo Stohler | FacebookGuest: Kat Fuqua | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Ella Fruchterman | InstagramBook Club: Collective Remarks by Anne GribbonsDressage Radio Show: Website | FacebookPlease visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, Chewy, Spalding Fly PredatorsTime Stamps:07:40 – Sammi Jo Stohler23:20 –  Kat Fuqua36:22 -Ella Fruchterman

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…GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 768:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-StanfieldandMegan McIssac|Instagram|FacebookGuest:  Taren Hoffos | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Emily Brollier Curtis | Facebook | InstagramBook Club: Collective Remarks by Anne GribbonsDressage Radio Show: Website | FacebookPlease visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, Chewy, NTRA Equine DiscountsTime Stamps:06:36 – USDF Book Club Update18:12 – Taren Hoffos38:02 -Emily  Brollier Curtis

We Interview Mehrdad Baghai of JRD Saddlery about saddle making and saddle fitting.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 | PinterestGuest: Mehrdad Baghai of JRD Saddlery | Connect with JRD Saddlery on FacebookLink: Video Subscription SiteToday's Episode Brought to You By: Purina

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...GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 767:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac|Instagram|FacebookGuest: Fiona Howard | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Angela Ariatti | FacebookGuest: Mary Aitken | InstagramBook Club: Build a Better Athlete by Leslie WebbDressage Radio Show: Website | FacebookPlease visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, ChewyTime Stamps:06:25 - Fiona Howard28:20 - Angela Ariatti48:35 -Mary Aitken

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...GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 766:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac|Instagram|FacebookGuest: Michael Bragdell on the 2025 USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development ForumGuest: Ruby Lewis on the Dressage4Kids™ Winter Intensive Training ProgramGuest: Meghan Brady, host of Galloping Getaways and author of Passion to Professional: A Road Map to A Successful Bodywork Business Book Club: Build a Better Athlete by Leslie WebbDressage Radio Show: Website | FacebookPlease visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, Chewy and Equine DiscountsTime Stamps:04:58 - Michael Bragdell26:40 - Ruby Lewis36:40 -Meghan Brady

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 having such a complete answer!We have a word from our Sponsor, Purina, and their Systemiq Supplement.In the interview with Kathy, Stephany delves into Kathy’s riding career, her time in the Pony  Club and all the cool people she grew up riding with.  We talk about how she evolved from Eventing to Dressage, as well as the amazing coaches she got to work with throughout her riding career.  We talk about Kathy’s beliefs and our moral responsibilities while working with horses, and you get to see why she has been a shining light in the Dressage world for a long, long time!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 | PinterestGuest: Kathy Connelly | Email Kathy (KathyConnellyavf@aol.com)Link: Video Subscription SiteToday's Episode Brought to You By: Purina

Today we talk with Kate Kostenbader about her winter Wellington experience!  Dr. Hilary Clayton discusses the new measurement of nose bands with us. Listen in…GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 765:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac|Instagram|FacebookGuest: Dr. Hilary ClaytonGuest: Kate Kostenbader Book Club: Build a Better Athlete by Leslie WebbDressage Radio Show: Website|FacebookPlease visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, Chewy and Equine DiscountsTime Stamps:06:35 – Training Tip12:32 – Dr. Hilary Clayton40:44 – Kate Kostenbader