Freestyle with Natalie Allen

In today’s episode I chat to Dutch Olympic dressage rider Dinja Van Liere about her rise to the top of dressage Dinja won Gold and Bronze medals at the World Young Horse Championships.After the wonderful achievement of selection for the Tokyo Olympic Games, a problem with the paper work resulted in Dinja not being able to compete at all. ⭐️⭐️However Dinja triumphantly came back and was individually 4th at the Paris Olympics in2024⭐️We discuss her overall journey to the top⭐️Emotions she felt at the Olympics ⭐️Set backs and how she gets through them ⭐️Training routine and philosophy ⭐️Winning a gold medal at the Young Horse Championships⭐️Positivity and mindset ⭐️Fashion And so much more @dinjavanliere @natallendressage

This episode is brilliant, please listen and a huge thanks to both Hayley and Stirrup and Lead for sponsoring this episode .⭐️Hayley has represented Great Britain in several Nations Cup teams and has participated in the World Cup series, where she qualified and competed in the final in Paris.Hayley was a reserve for the British team at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, she won the British Dressage Supreme National Championship title in 2018, was a member of the World Class Podium potential squad for six years, and awarded the FEI Gold Badge of honour.⭐️In this episode we discuss her amazing partnership and journey with Rubin’s Nite ⭐️ Developing a partnership and what that journey was like ⭐️The highs and lows of dressage ⭐️ Mindset and why it’s so important ⭐️ Her training philosophy ⭐️ Up and coming horses ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️You need to listen to this episode, it’s fantastic it’s also kindly sponsored by @stirrupandlead please share and comment below, you can also follow and rate the show on Spotify.

In today's episode I talk to International dressage rider and trainer Louise Bell about her journey with horses. Louise was formally well-known as a champion of the showing industry until she changed disciplines, leading her to become an International dressage rider at Grand Prix level winning titles and travelling the world. In this episode we discuss how changing discipline impacted Louise and her current string of horses, goals for the future and so much more, listen to find out more.....

British international dressage riders Jezz and Lucy Palmer, parents to their daughter Ella they run a business together both are very successful riders winning many National and recently international titles in todays episode we find out about life behind the scenes , past performances and what the future might hold and so much more ….

I talk to British Senior International Dressage Rider Andrew Gould about his career so far. I find out what it was like to ride at London Excel for the first time, what motivates him, his words of wisdom, plans for the future including riding at a big championship one day and lots more but you need to listen to this episode to hear more…

German International superstar Semmieke talks us through her journey in dressage, she’s the youngest FEI Gold medalist and has won over 23 medals already! I find out about her team of horses and so much more. I’m also left with the impression I could have spoken to a future Olympic medalist .

International rider and trainer Tommie Visser tells me about his journey within dressage including his recent change to ride for Belgium. We discuss his previous performances, current rides, his views on the sport. He trains with Anky Van Grunsven, he’s totally inspired by Charlotte Dujardin and his big goal is the Olympic Games. Tommie is also interested in how the brain works and is now doing online coaching for this...

International dressage rider and trainer owner of Elite dressage. Anna is someone who has worked her way up to the top in dressage in todays episode I find out more about Anna the team behind her, up and coming horses her daily routine and her Column in horse and hound and so much more …

I talk to Engie Wallace the owner and founder of the new Aviar collection. We discuss about the fabrics the styles and what’s coming next for the Aviar collection

I talk to Griselda a Nutritionist who works as part of the team at NAF. We discuss the process of producing the supplements, the behind the scenes team, quality control and packaging. Griselda gives some valuable nuggets of wisdom regarding supplements in general and so much more ….

I talk to Lewis Carrier about his journey within the sport of dressage so far. Lewis has been extremely successful at young riders, u 25 GP and recently international Grand Prix at senior level scoring over 70 percent. The future is looking bright we discuss Lewis’s daily routine, up and coming horses, motivation, the sport of dressage, future goals and much more ….. links www.lcdressage.co.uk www.schwarze-equestrian.com

Keri international dressage rider, trainer and British dressage judge. In this episode we discuss Keri’s goals of becoming an Olympic judge in the future her passion for judging how it began , challenges along the way and much more ….

I talk to International dressage rider and trainer Matt Frost about his career in dressage so far. We talk about how Carl Hester has been a massive influence, current rides, mental health, positivity and much more …

I chat to business founder Dee So’oialo about the journey of creating her two businesses Dynamic performance Hub and EQ bands. Her background with horses. We discuss a typical Biomechanics session and some of the expected results. What the future holds and much more

International Dressage rider and trainer has won regional and National titles and is competing at Grandprix. I find out about her life horses , who inspires her and she recently became a mum I find out how she balances it all

In this episode I talk to equine and Human Osteopath Susannah Money Schenk about Rocktape. We discuss it’s uses for horses and riders how to apply success stories and so much more

I talk to international Dressage rider / trainer Sarah Higgins about her journey and path in dressage. We discuss Sarah’s current rides, daily routine, goals for the future and her appearance on love Island, as a friends guest to her pupil Gemma Owen

I Interview Cary Wallace on his journey with developing the new brand Aviar saddles. We discuss how he developed the new modern dressage saddle and why Aviar is unique we discuss the recent success of double world champion Lottie fry who chooses to ride in Aviar. listen to find out about the new saddle Envy the sister saddle to Aviar. Cary’s wife Engie’s is launching the clothing Aviar collection plus much more. Thanks for listening

Under 21 British team young rider Jessie recently scored three personal bests at the European young rider championships at Hartpury . I catch up with her and find out what it’s like to be mentored by double gold medalist Lottie fry and her goals for the future

A little insight into yoga I talk to my own yoga teacher about the benefits of yoga for riding ;)