Ride With Janice.

 Welcome to another episode of RIDE WITH JANICE.   A free dressage focussed equestrian podcast by Master Pilates Instructor and Dressage Rider, Janice Dulak. Janice wraps up her Season 2 with an OFF THE HORSE  / ON THE PORCH discussion about self-care as we launch into Winter [Northern Hemisphere] and maybe ride less due to the holidays and family commitments. Looking after your horse by looking after your body is just so important! Use Pilates as a way to substitute the body workout that you might have when you are riding more.  Go back over our past episodes and use them as warm-ups and training opportunities. Question - Does anyone have something to add to Season 3?  If you have specific questions or thoughts on what you would like to know more about you can email us customersupport@pilatesfordressage.com  As an example, maybe it is about one of the podcasts you've listened to and had a question about, or if you have something exciting you're working on and like Janice to help you get there! If you have loved RIDE WITH JANICE, Ridermanship® would be the ultimate for your body and therefore your riding and your horse. Janice explains more about the 6-month online course you can take in early 2023 that makes a commitment to your strength and riding commitment. We are working on adding a few additional learning opportunities to the video, zoom and learning resources that already exist, along with access to our Facebook Group for Ridermanship® Students and Alumni. There you can get access to Janice's advice ANYTIME! Plus connect with other like-minded riders. It can take TIME to see change.  There are no quick fixes when it comes to our bodies.  Yes, you have to do the work. But boy is it worth it! To read more about Ridermanship® sign up for our email list and visit the page HERE.  To get started on something RIGHT NOW, we have our audio series Ridermanship® Rookie. An audio coaching series that will introduce you to the concepts you explore further in Ridermanship®.  It is 3 easy to do lessons and right now you can access it at a sale price of just $99.95

Welcome to another episode of RIDE WITH JANICE.  A free dressage focussed equestrian podcast by Master Pilates Instructor and Dressage Rider, Janice Dulak. Today we are talking with Linda Parelli, known globally as an incredible horse trainer, rider, author and creator of Happy Horse Happy Life, a training program where you can Inspire Your Horse and Yourself! Janice and Linda have been friends and colleagues for many years.  Join them as they talk about Fear, Leadership, Horse and Human Psychology and how to stay motivated and empowered with horses. A not-to-miss episode. No horse is required for this one!  Just sit back and enjoy. *********** A bit about Linda Parelli : Linda Parelli is co-founder of Happy Horse Happy Life, Parelli Natural Horsemanship and Pegasus Personal Growth, a dynamic public speaker, and the author of numerous articles, books, courses, DVDs, self-development and equestrian programs including her new Happy Horse training program, How to Talk Horse. She is considered the leading female expert on horse psychology-based training and mindful riding, empowering her students to be better leaders, riders and communicators with her unique approach to teaching. A bit about Janice Dulak :  Janice Dulak is a former professional dancer, a Romana’s Pilates Master Instructor Trainer and a USDF Bronze medalist. Her path from dancer to dressage rider, combined with her clear and concise distillation of the Pilates Method, creates Pilates for Dressage®, the original rider transformation program. Janice is passionate about helping riders achieve their riding goals. As a dancer trying to learn to ride dressage, Janice noticed that there was a language barrier between the instructor and rider. For example, if an instructor were to say “use your leg” to a dancer, that could actually mean anything. Janice has created a vocabulary for both instructor and rider that is meaningful and teaches riders how to do what the instructor is asking. Janice has many resources for the dressage rider in addition to her online course Ridermanship®, she also has audio coaching programs, this podcast, DVD's and books.  Find it all on her website - www.pilatesfordressage.com

This episode of RIDE WITH JANICE covers THE CANTER. You might struggle with this stride.  It can be big, bold and bouncy! Join Janice on the ground first to practise a few moves, then we pause, go and grab our horses and prepare them for a canter [saddle up, mount up, warm up]. Working further on the concept 'Ride With Janice' has touched on before, The Swing, and the introduction of a new term - a capital D... It will all make sense we promise! haha. Student of Janice's, Molly, is also on hand during this episode to offer Janice some visual observations - A great idea for every rider!  A feedback friend. Molly will feature in our October newsletter so be sure to have joined our mailing list.  It is filled with free tips, new product information, discounts and event information.  CLICK HERE to sign up! ***A great tip - Video yourself before and after this podcast episode in the canter to know if you have discovered an improvement! ------- For more podcast episodes ON or OFF your horse, explore our currently free back catalogue of RIDE WITH JANICE. Be sure to FOLLOW us and never miss an episode. *** RIDE WITH JANICE is by Janice Dulak - MASTER Pilates Instructor. The Instructor Instructors train with. Her program Pilates For Dressage® is known throughout the dressage community. Her podcast, RIDE WITH JANICE is now into its 2nd Season and creating a community of dressage riders who are looking to do the best thing by their bodies and their horses. Her intensive 6-month Ridermanship®  Rider Transformation Progam has become an online 'go-to' for riders and equestrians who are looking to improve their strength, flexibility, rider aids and communication with their horses. Ridermanship® Modules include: ​ Posture Improvement Independent Seat and Legs Seat Development Rider Influence Rider Development The next intake is in Early 2023 We also have Ridermanship® Rookie - a 3 part audio series that has been released to help people during our podcast downtime. At just $50 per episode or all 3 for $125, this is cheaper than a few riding lessons! We will be having a special giveaway to win access to Ridermanship® Rookie, so we suggest you follow us on Facebook or Instagram to learn when and how! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janice-dulak/message

This episode of RIDE WITH JANICE can be renamed DRIVE WITH JANICE, as we aren't riding today, we are doing 'Carlates'... Pilates In The Car. haha. Just because you can't ride, it doesn't mean you can't work on releasing tension in your body and work on those muscles. Join Janice [on her trip home from the hairdresser] as she works on her shoulders, core and other muscles and body parts IN THE CAR! All horse riders need to think about working on their seat,  and you can do that on your daily commute!  You might even consider listening to this at your desk while you are at work... Anywhere you are stuck in your seat will be the perfect place.  On a plane, At the Kitchen Table, On The Bus, Wherever!  Just remember some people may look at you a little strangely. haha. Remember  - Always be safe while you drive and listen.  You need to be very conscious of your surroundings. Turn the Key, Buckle up and Hit Play! *** For more podcast episodes ON or OFF your horse, explore our currently free back catalogue of RIDE WITH JANICE. Be sure to FOLLOW us and never miss an episode. *** Ride with Janice is by Janice Dulak - MASTER Pilates Instructor.  The Instructor the Instructors train with.   Her program Pilates For Dressage® is known throughout the dressage community.   The intensive 6-month Ridermanship® Online Rider Transformation Progam has become a 'go-to' for riders and equestrians who are looking to improve their strength, flexibility, rider aids and communication with their horses.   Ridermanship® Modules include: ​ Posture Improvement Independent Seat and Legs Seat Development Rider Influence Rider Development The next intake is in Early 2023 and we urge anyone interested to sign up for our email list and watch Janice explain her program HERE

INTERVIEW WITH PETE RODDA  Join Janice Dulak and Pete Rodda [Natural Horsemanship Style Trainer from Ocala Florida] as they discuss how horses think! Both share a passion for learning, understanding and teaching the WHY not just the HOW when it comes to horses and riding. This 30-minute chat has many learning moments so be sure to grab a notebook and pen! Find Pete on Facebook for more. : CLICK HERE  Of course to find Janice, learn more about her books, DVD's, self-guided training audio series Ridermanship® Rookie or anything else 'Pilates For Dressage®' related - head to www.pilatesfordressge.com ABOUT PETE : At a young age Pete was fascinated with animal training and behavior. While in college, he pursued an animal science degree where he discovered an aptitude for getting along with horses that no one else could handle. His innate abilities allowed him to build rapport with the horses that he worked with. Pete continued his education by learning from and dedicating his time to some of the top horsemen in the US. Pete has now been teaching and training professionally across the country for over 15 years and has created his own training program called Complementary Horsemanship. Pete’s style of training is based on psychology and understanding how horses communicate. He enjoys showing his students how the groundwork they do directly relates to the work they do in the saddle. Pete has developed a sequence of exercises called Walk the Line that will increase relaxation, connection, confidence and communication in both horse and human. Along with Walk the Line, Pete uses his fun and imaginative personality to enable his students to better understand the nature of the horse.

Get ready to feel it! Leave the horse in the pasture/barn for this episode. Today we are going to get our bodies ready for a ride.  Nice and loosey-goosey. Your calves, your hips, your ankles, your knees, your hamstrings and your quads. Everything will be warmed up and limber. You will need a wall, a chair, and a 3-rail fence... Ideally, you will be in your nice 'stretchy' pants. If the hope is that the horse will mimic our bodies, then you want to be relaxed, warmed up and ready to work. Don't forget to leave your review of our podcast, or if you have a question, email us at support@pilatesfordressage.com  **Additional resources*** RIDERMANSHIP® ROOKIE https://www.pilatesfordressage.com/audioseries PILATES FOR DRESSAGE® DVD and BOOKS  https://www.pilatesfordressage.com/book-dvds

RIDE WITH JANICE - IN THE BARN SWINGING & RHYTHM SEASON 2 EPISODE 5  Oh, this is a fun one!  Leave the horse in the pasture/barn for this episode.    Today is might feel like a little bit of a Dance Class, right up Janice's alley! For those that didn't know, before becoming a Master Pilates Instructor and Dressage Rider, Janice was a professional dancer. YES!  You'll feel that quite strongly through the episode. We know you will enjoy this.   Perhaps just do it out of the eye line of anyone otherwise they may think you've gone a little loopy! This exercise will improve your Canter, after all, Dressage is a lot about Rhythm right? In fact, it is key in the Dressage Training Scale. Don't forget to leave your review of our podcast, or if you have a question, email us at support@pilatesfordressage.com  ***Noted in this episode Ridermanship Rookie, Pilates For Dressage DVD's and Books. 

This episode of RIDE WITH JANICE takes on a slightly different style. We're calling it INTERVIEWS WITH JANICE.   Meet Alejandro Salazar from Florida. Alejandro is an FEI jumping and dressage rider and USDF Gold medalist specializing in the training and instruction of hunter, jumper and dressage horses and riders in the Gainesville/Ocala. He is available for clinics anywhere in the US and Latin America. He is the first trainer in the United States to be certified as a trainer by both USDF up to 4th level and USHJA and has ridden as an international competitor in both Grand Prix Dressage and Grand Prix jumpers throughout his riding career. Alejandro's passion for horses and riding began when he was a young boy in his homeland of Costa Rica. Now as a professional trainer and competitor, his enthusiasm, expertise and dedication to the sport he loves is demonstrated in all aspects of his programs -- from elevating the abilities and performance of seasoned competitors to starting the young horse under saddle. Janice Dulak met Alejandro through, of course, horses...  After considering selling NOVI (one of Janice's horses) to a friend, Alejandro came to ride Novi and check out his suitability.  It was after watching him ride Novi, that Janice decided to keep him AND Alejandro! After her first lesson she knew Alejandro had a like-minded approach to horses and teaching... "It was magic.  I loved the simplicity of his teaching.  It was all about what I teach!  Basics!"   Ever since, Alejandro has come to help out with riding and training all of Janice's horses...   You can reach out to Alejandro at the following links. We hope you enjoy this episode!  Feel free to leave us a comment/review. https://www.facebook.com/rideranchopuravida/ http://www.ranchopuravida.com/ For details on RIDERMANSHIP® ROOKIE - As discussed in the episode, please visit https://www.pilatesfordressage.com/audioseries

In this episode [pod-class], Janice explains how 'energy' can alter the results of things while riding. Working out how our muscles work, and how much tone/tension we need to have, whilst on the flip side, how much relaxation we need, is a big help to our horse.   Confused? That's normal!  Ride along with Janice and it will all make sense. Your horse may tell you some interesting things while you play with tightening your body and releasing it.   What is their reaction?  How does that alter the way you will ride in the future? *** We suggest having your horse warmed up and saddled as you hit play.  Many people enjoy using wireless headphones, but be sure to still have awareness of your surroundings.  Noise Cancelling mode isn't ideal.  You may also simply like to have your phone in SPEAKER mode as you ride and have your phone secured in a carrier or zip pocket. Be sure to FOLLOW this podcast to never miss an episode! ****  This is your FREE podcast for any equestrian wishing to be a considerate rider for their horse and have more memorable moments through their training sessions. Your 'in ear' coach is Master Pilates Instructor, Dressage Enthusiast/Rider, and Creator of 'Pilates for Dressage®' and the 'Ridermanship®' clinic in the cloud, Janice Dulak. Prepare to gain valuable insight and training, as well as feel great! For all the links you need [website, Instagram, Facebook] - be sure to visit https://linktr.ee/PilatesForDressage or www.pilatesfordressage.com

Join Janice for YOUR JOINTS.  Episode Two of Season Two of Ride With Janice.  In this episode or pod-class, you'll explore all your joints while on horseback.  Let Janice take you through each part of your body and how best to limber up and be aware of all the different places we bend!  Find out about your skeleton and feel more at ease on your horse.  Use this as a perfect warm-up before your serious training session! We suggest having your horse warmed up and saddled as you hit play.  Many people enjoy using wireless headphones, but be sure to still have awareness of your surroundings.  Noise Cancelling mode isn't ideal.  You may also simply like to have your phone in SPEAKER mode as you ride and have your phone secured in a carrier or zip pocket. Be sure to FOLLOW this podcast to never miss an episode!  **** This is your FREE podcast for any equestrian wishing to be a considerate rider for their horse and have more memorable moments through their training sessions.  Your 'in ear' coach is Master Pilates Instructor, Dressage Enthusiast/Rider, and Creator of 'Pilates for Dressage®' and the 'Ridermanship®' clinic in the cloud, Janice Dulak.  Prepare to gain valuable insight and training, as well as feel great!  For all the links you need [website, Instagram, Facebook] - be sure to visit https://linktr.ee/PilatesForDressage or www.pilatesfordressage.com

Join Janice for her Season Two Opener of Ride With Janice. For this episode, you can leave the horse in the pasture, as we are working out in the barn! Yes, let Janice guide you through some amazing Pilates movements with the aid of a Barn Wall, Your Body, and not much else... Be sure to FOLLOW this podcast to never miss an episode! **** This is your FREE podcast for any equestrian wishing to be a considerate rider for their horse and have more memorable moments through their training sessions. Your 'in ear' coach is Master Pilates Instructor, Dressage Enthusiast/Rider, and Creator of 'Pilates for Dressage®' and the 'Ridermanship®' clinic in the cloud, Janice Dulak. Grab your horse & headphones and join our 'pod-class'! Prepare to gain valuable insight and training, as well as feel great! For all the links you need [website, instagram, facebook] - be sure to visit https://linktr.ee/PilatesForDressage or www.pilatesfordressage.com

We are just putting the finishing touches on our first few episodes of Season Two of Ride with Janice! Can't wait to share them. This season we have expanded our topics to include interviews with respected trainers and horsemen/women, some 'in the barn' style episodes where you can explore your bodies from the ground, and of course, there will be episodes where riding will be the aim. Be sure to 'FOLLOW' this podcast and be notified when EPISODE ONE is released! Ride with Janice is by Pilates For Dressage® and Ridermanship® creator Janice Dulak. Janice is a published author, master Pilates instructor, avid Dressage rider and former competitor, and now, podcaster. Visit www.pilatesfordressage.com for more details! Or follow us on our social media. https://linktr.ee/PilatesForDressage

The FINAL episode for Season 1 and 2021... Janice is certainly leaving you all with the best lesson yet! Join her in the indoor arena with her mare Rosie, as they explore how to 'get off your crotch'. In this episode you will learn : Why men and women have to work on their seats differently What is so different about men's and women's pelvis' How your tail bone influences your horse's posture and way of going The different angles of your seat bones all create different things in your horse - try them all! How to ensure you are using the correct muscles to avoid pain in the saddle Help your horse move more freely and willingly Over the holidays, why not go back and listen from the beginning?  We have 11 episodes covering a range of topics that will encourage you to become a better and stronger rider for your horse.   Be sure to visit our website www.pilatesfordressage.com to sign up to our mailing list and discover when Season 2 will be released! ^^^^^ Want to Progress Further? Are you are a dressage rider who cares about fitness and biomechanics, or even a cowgirl who dreams of a better seat and to feel stronger? Turn your rides into moments - with Janice Dulak - Published author and creator of the online education program Ridermanship® Create strength on the mat, and balance in the saddle with Pilates For Dressage®. Or Consider enrolling in RIDERMANSHIP® - where your education takes a seriously progressive turn and allows you finally master the physical challenges you may be facing. Our next intake for 2022 is coming - Sign up to our newsletter to be informed of when our intake opens up. If you'd like to ask Janice a question, sign up to her newsletter, enquire about live or online events, shop her books and DVDs or even just follow her on social media - CLICK HERE  

In this Episode, Janice is IN THE CAR and NOT ON A HORSE. Wasted time?  We think not! If you are driving around and want to work on your riding seat, be sure to hit play now - Drive and Ride - Sort of. In this episode you will learn about : -How getting into a car makes you crooked -How to become even in the car (even weight and good driving/riding position) -Why nearly all drivers have tight hip flexors -The game of 'how long you can keep it there' -What dead weight means and how you can be lighter in the saddle Want to Progress Further? Like What You Hear? Are you are a dressage rider who cares about fitness and biomechanics, or even a cowgirl who dreams of a better seat and to feel stronger? Turn your rides into moments - with Janice Dulak - Published author and creator of the online education program Ridermanship® Create strength on the mat, and balance in the saddle with Pilates For Dressage®. Or Consider enrolling in RIDERMANSHIP® - where your education takes a seriously progressive turn and allows you finally master the physical challenges you may be facing. Our next intake for 2022 is coming - Sign up to our newsletter to be informed of when our intake opens up. If you'd like to ask Janice a question, sign up to her newsletter, enquire about live or online events, shop her books and DVDs or even just follow her on social media - CLICK HERE  

Join Janice Dulak once again as we explore more about HANDS. Like all body appendages, knowing what to do (or what not to do) with them is so important to our riding. In this edition of RIDE WITH JANICE, Janice will give you some 'ride changing' advice about how your hand's position, movement, and muscle tension should be factored into each ride. During this episode, Janice will remind you of two main principles - to : Do something/nothing with your hands, so you don't do something with your hands - Confused? You won't be! Think about muscle tension and the dynamic nature of how much pressure we need in our hands to get a response from our horse. Mentioned in this podcast is German Dressage Trainer Hubertus Schmidt - You can find him online at https://www.hubertusschmidt.com Want to Progress Further?  Like What You Hear? Are you are a dressage rider who cares about fitness and biomechanics, or even a cowgirl who dreams of a better seat and to feel stronger? Create strength on the mat, and balance in the saddle with Pilates For Dressage®.  Or Consider enrolling in RIDERMANSHIP® - where your education takes a seriously progressive turn and allows you finally master the physical challenges you may be facing. Our next intake is February 2022 - Sign up to our newsletter to be informed of when our intake opens up. If you'd like to ask Janice a question, sign up to her newsletter, enquire about live or online events, shop her books and DVDs or even just follow her on social media - CLICK HERE   Turn your rides into moments - with Janice Dulak - Published author and creator of the online education program Ridermanship®

We are all no doubt guilty of this at some point or another in our riding career. What if we were to tell you, there is a better way to ask your horse forward? Join Janice in this podcast episode of Ride WIth Janice where she will cover 2 very important things : 1. Using your Seat and Thighs to 'roll' your horse forward & what that means AND 2. What NOT to do with your lower legs Saddle Up, Secure your phone in your Pocket, and let's make some MOMENTS with your horse. Mentioned in this episode : '4 Steps to teach your horse to go off your seat' This is contained in full via Janice's Online Learning Program Ridermanship®. If you'd like to be informed about when our next intake opens up, or receive handy tips, stories and event details - be sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter CLICK HERE or visit www.pilatesfordressage.com and hit contact us at the top of the homepage. *We are big believers in LESS IS MORE when it comes to emails. Your privacy and time are valuable. We will only send relevant and valuable news/offers. BE SURE TO FOLLOW THIS PODCAST TO NEVER MISS AN EPISODE - A NEW ONE COMES OUT EVERY 2 WEEKS!

RIDE WITH JANICE - THE PODCAST Season 1 - Episode 7 Not Wanting To Ride Riding.  Pffft!  Some days it all seems WAY TO HARD. Janice gets it.  She too has those days. In fact, this episode is dedicated to exactly that!   Life is busy, and let's face it, you need energy to pull on those breeches or riding jeans, go get your horse, groom them, tack them up, do some ground work maybe then ride.   SO MUCH WORK! This is a 2 part episode, so be sure to stick around to hear how Janice went after she initially had the 'Can't Be Bothered's'... Next episode drops in 2 weeks time - 'Kicking To Go'...  Learn why that won't get you very far with your horse. Are you a dressage rider who cares about fitness and biomechanics, or a cowgirl who wants a better seat and to feel stronger? Create strength on the mat, and balance in the saddle with Pilates For Dressage® Turn your rides into moments - with Janice Dulak - Published author and creator of the online education program Ridermanship® If you'd like to ask Janice a question, sign up to her newsletter, enquire about live or online events, shop her books and dvds or even just follow her on social media - CLICK HERE  

Do you ride thinking about your 'Core'? It is time to start. In fact, Janice doesn't even like the term 'using our core'.  She prefers 'Stabilizing Our Spine'. In this podcast episode, you will explore an interesting exercise to use your abdominals pre-mounting in your warm-up, or even how to play with it while riding. Soften and support your spine, just like your horse has to do to 'come through'... Not sure what that term means?  Janice will explain all. Grab your horse and begin a fascinating episode about the CORE and how best to use it. You will also hear the science behind it, how your horse has to use their abdominals, and how to influence your horse's speed by our use of ours. We are on social media [Facebook and Instagram] and of course, our website www.pilatesfordressage.com If you are looking to email questions through - support@pilatesfordressage.com

When it comes to the trot, it is RARE someone has ever actually coached you on what to do with your body in a detailed way.  Which muscles should you be using?  What action are you truly striving for? Join Janice on her ride as she talks about : How we think trotting up / down but... it's more up/forward & down How we should think of the torso as a box Learn about the 'hinge' of your hip joints Where we should aim be 'angles' wise Learn what a 'thuddock' is [Janice's made up muscle] Get a taste of what you learn in Ridermanship® and Janice's PRO RIDES audio training coming soon A reminder that RIDERMANSHIP® kicks off October 15.  Early Birds who sign up before October 1 save $300! For all the details head to www.pilatesfordressage.com/ridermanship or sign up for our exclusive email list to receive detailed information. Sign up to our general newsletter to keep up to date on when our RIDE WITH JANICE PRO RIDES will be released and other Janice Clinics and Events.

Our Spine Our spine is SO important in riding yet often we forget to stretch and warm it up before we ride! Today, grab your horse and Ride With Janice as she takes you through some delicious spinal stretches to help you, and in turn, your horse. Learn Janice's 'Pilates Spine Stretch Forward' and some other methods that will help you in the saddle. Main learning points in this episode : The Spine is so important and often forgotten as riders We ask horses to stretch their back and spine, so it is important to stretch OUR backs Learn the 'Pilates Spine Stretch Forward' while on your horse Plus some other methods to stretch out our backs while in the saddle This episode of RIDE WITH JANICE is brought to you by RIDERMANSHIP® Ridermanship® is the ultimate online equestrian education program. Learn strength, stretch and control, while aiding injury recovery and prevention... October Intake is NOW OPEN! Save $300 if you purchase before October 1st 2021. If you would like to take advantage of a payment plan to pay in monthly instalments, please contact us at janice@pilatesfordressage.com. Not sure if you are ready for Ridermanship®? Sign up for our exclusive email list and receive more in-depth information about the course, some tips, special offers and more. Head to pilatesfordressage.com/ridermanship to sign up!