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 the magic that makes her Kathy Connelly! We get a little more insight into some of the many hats Kathy wears around the Dressage world. Kathy also gives her take on what makes great students and horsemen, and helps us to remember why we started doing this in the first place! It is another magical time with Kathy, and we can’t wait for you to take a listen!As always, we are grateful to our sponsors. Remember, if you like what you hear, hit the Like button AND the Subscribe button, so you don’t miss an episode!Dressage Today S6 E10 Show Notes: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: Equestrian+
GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 778:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | FacebookGuest: Kate Poulin - Facebook | Website | Instagram |Guest: Caitlin HeinzGuest: Carrie Wilson - Facebook | WebsiteBook Club: 33 Strength and Fitness Workouts for Horses by Jec BallouDressage Radio Show: Website | FacebookPlease visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, Chewy, and Horse Radio Network!TIMESTAMPS: Kate Poulin Interview - 14:35Caitlin Heinz Interview - 34:58Carrie Wilson Interview - 44:34
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.GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 777:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | FacebookGuest: Mandy Endfinger - Facebook | InstagramGuest: Christina Morin- Graham Guest: Sienna Busking - Facebook | InstagramBook Club: 33 Strength and Fitness Workouts for Horses by Jec BallouDressage Radio Show: Website|FacebookPlease visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, Chewy, and Horse Radio Network!TIMESTAMPS: 08:05 - Mandy Interview28:45 - Christina Interview 49:25 - Sienna Interview
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.GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 776:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | FacebookGuest: Karen Nielsen - karen@sidneyme.netGuest: Alicia Berger - aliciakberger@icloud.com | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Grace Christianson -jackpot183@aol.com | FacebookBook Club: 33 Strength and Fitness Workouts for Horses by Jec BallouDressage Radio Show: Website|FacebookPlease visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, Chewy, and Horse Radio Network!TIMESTAMPS: Karen Interview: 28:09Alicia Interview: 38:13Grace Interview: 51:13
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 her love of horses and riding. They cover a wide variety of reasons why and how imposter syndrome can come into someone’s life, where it originated from and who it can affect. Dr. Wendy gives some great tips for how to help yourself with this sometimes crippling thought process, and how to be your own best friend when it comes to success, both in and out the barn and the arena!Dressage Today S6 E9 Show Notes:Connect with the Hosts: Email Aviva Nebesky (horsepenhillfarm@aol.com) | Email Stephany Fish Crossman (stephanyfish@gmail.com) of SerendipityDressageConnect with the Show: Website (DressageToday.com) | Video Subscription Site | Socials (@DressageToday) Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | PinterestGuest: Dr. Wendy RiceToday's Episode Brought to You By: Equestrian+
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 Championships, Lexi Kment!GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 775:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | FacebookGuest: Stacey Hastings - Website | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Megan Ward - Website | FacebookGuest: Lexi Kment - FacebookBook Club: 33 Strength and Fitness Workouts for Horses by Jec BallouDressage Radio Show: Website|FacebookPlease visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, Chewy, and Horse Radio Network!TIMESTAMPS: 7:50 - Stacy Hastings29:30 - Megan Ward41:20 - Lexi Kment52:28 - Book Club
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!GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 774:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | FacebookGuest: Patty Mayer - Email: bailiwickhouse@gmail.com | FacebookGuest: Jenny Carol - Email: Jenny@dressageponycup.com | Website | FacebookGuest: Jessica Nilles - Website | FacebookBook Club: 33 Strength and Fitness Workouts for Horses by Jec BallouDressage Radio Show: Website|FacebookPlease visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products,Chewy, and Equestrian+Photo Credit: Jessica Nilles
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 and getting qualified for Regionals.In the Ask the L segment, Aviva talks about posting versus sitting in Training and First Levels. She discusses the various reasons behind what judges are looking for and how you can best help your horse with either choice.We have a word from our sponsor, EquestrianPlus, and then Stephany meets back up with Beth for round two of the bit discussion.This month, we dive deeper into some of the things Beth talked about last month, including metals, bit sizes and weight. They go on with the discussion to talk about double bridles - what the purpose is, when to try it, and how different curb bits work in the mouth. It was another fascinating dive into the world of bit fitting, and we are so happy that Beth could join us for a second chat!Again, If you have questions for Beth, please forward them to her directly, or send them to us so we can share them with everyone on a future episode! As always, if you like what we are doing, please like and share our podcast!Dressage Today S6 E8 Show Notes:Connect with the Hosts: Email Aviva Nebesky (horsepenhillfarm@aol.com) | Email Stephany Fish Crossman (stephanyfish@gmail.com) of SerendipityDressageConnect with the Show: Website (DressageToday.com) | Video Subscription Site | Socials (@DressageToday) Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | PinterestGuest: Beth Haist of TheHorseofCourse.com, Email Beth (beth@thehorseofcourse.com)Today's Episode Brought to You By: Equestrian+
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!!GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 773:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | FacebookGuest: Patti Becker - Facebook | Farm Facebook | InstagramGuest: Rebecca Rigdon - Website | FacebookBook Club: Collective Remarks by Anne GribbonsDressage Radio Show: Website|FacebookPlease visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products,Chewy, Spalding Fly Predators for HorsesPhoto Credit: Lisa DeanTIMESTAMPS15:10 - Interview with Patti Becker30:22 - Interview with Rebecca Rigdon
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!GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 772:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | FacebookGuest: Delia Nash, | Facebook | KPP VetGuest: Anne Gribbons | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Angela Carter | Facebook |Book Club: Collective Remarks by Anne GribbonsDressage Radio Show: Website|FacebookPlease visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products,Chewy, Spalding Fly Predators for HorsesTime Stamps:11:18 – Delia Nash25:52 – Anne Gribbons59:51 – Angela Carter
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 she got involved with horses, how she ended up in the tack selling business and how she got so smart about bits! Beth gives us valuable information on the different “levels” of bits – what to use when starting horses, why and when you could switch bits, and what the different rings affect in the horse. We talk about the different metals and why you would use one over another. Beth gives us great information about why the Baucher is not the bit it used to be and why the French Link is no longer a legal bit to show in. She talks about fitting bits, the ins and outs of horses’ mouths and why different bits “help”. It was a fascinating conversation, and one that we will be continuing later this summer!If you have questions for Beth, please forward them to her directly, or send them to us so we can share them with everyone on a future episode! As always, if you like what we are doing, please like and share our podcast!Dressage Today S6 E7 Show Notes:Connect with the Hosts: Email Aviva Nebesky (horsepenhillfarm@aol.com) | Email Stephany Fish Crossman (stephanyfish@gmail.com) of SerendipityDressageConnect with the Show: Website (DressageToday.com) | Video Subscription Site | Socials (@DressageToday) Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | PinterestGuest: Beth Haist of TheHorseofCourse.com, Email Beth (beth@thehorseofcourse.com)Today's Episode Brought to You By: Equestrian+
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