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Charlie Hutton: Asking The Small Questions, Giving Your Horse The Best Life & The Benefits Of Riding Bareback

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:36:03 GMT

This months guest is Charlie Hutton, who grew up at Talland School of Equitation, surrounded by horses and dressage. You may recognise him from multiple different TV Shows on Horse & Country TV. Now he is a successful international Grand Prix rider with 8 international wins and 6 national titles. He is also Dressage Mentor for the World Class Podium Potential Pathway where his role is to nurture and develop athletes from Junior riders to U25 Grand Prix. He is also an incredibly successful coach around the world.

In this episode, we cover LOTS! From the type of horse he likes, how he uses science to guide how he cares for his horses, how to work out the fact from the fiction when researching, asking your horse small questions to improve your training, the benefits of bareback riding to help you feel the horse and how they're moving and how mentoring should be something every rider can benefit from.

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Sara Jane Lanning: What Judges Want You To Know & What Is The Best Thing To Improve Your Scores

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:15:35 GMT

We're here for season 2!

I am so excited that we are joined for our first episode by Sara Jane Lanning! International Dressage Rider, List 1 Judge and coach! Sara tells us exactly what the judge is looking for and answers the big question of whether judges judge different horses differently; where she sees most riders make mistakes in their tests and what we can do as riders to boost our marks and improve our scores.

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#78 What Kind Of Rider Are You?

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:41:30 GMT

This week we are doing a little bit of mindset work and looking at how we as riders deal with pressure and stressful situations. We look at the different types of riders, which ones you are and how to deal with these mistakes and problems in tests and training

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#77 Answering Your Transition Questions

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 18:12:43 GMT

After our last episode you all had a few questions - here we answer 4 great questions from Stacey, Rochelle, Tori and Rachel all about transitions!

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#76 Training Your Transitions

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 14:18:51 GMT

We have been talking for the last few weeks all about transitions over on our social media channels so i wanted to collect all the most needed information around transitions and put it into one easy episode! This episode includes everything from the types of transitions, how to ride really good transitions, the benefits of them and what the judges are looking for and need to see in a test for you to get a great score for your transitions.

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#75 The 4 Areas You're Losing Easy Marks

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 11:10:24 GMT

I know we've been doing a lot of test/competition focussed episodes recently but the more we do them, the more questions keep coming in! So this time were taking a look at the 4 most common areas i see riders lose marks. These arent the big ones though that you need to go away and spend months working on. These are little tweaks and changes you can make that will have a big improvement on your scores.

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#74 What To Do If You Make A Mistake In Your Test

Fri, 05 May 2023 17:48:58 GMT

I know that we do always want our tests to go as well as possible but, sometimes things to do go wrong and i think weve all had those tests before that dont go as planned. In todays episode we take a look at what to do when things go wrong and what the best way is to lose as few marks as possible and get yourself back on track ASAP!

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#73 Troubleshooting: Fixing Leg Yields

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 07:56:38 GMT

We havent done a troubleshooting episode in a while so i thought leg yields would be the perfect one to get us back into them again! For those of you that are newer to the podcasts in our troubleshooting episodes we take a look at a movement and all the most common problems all riders face when we ride them. We look at where each problem comes from and what causes it and then how we go about fixing it.

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#72 What To Remember When You Ride A Spooky Horse

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:13:57 GMT

In this episode we are talking about spooky horses. From how to know if its pain, evasion or a lack of confidence; exercises and tools to help you and lots of useful tips to help you get your spooky horse confident in the arena and out hacking.

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#71 The One Thing You Should Be Doing To Improve Your Scores

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 10:23:01 GMT

In this episode we chat about the biggest mistake i see most riders (including myself!) make that leads to the biggest loss of marks in a test. Its something that is so easily fixed and, with a bit of practice becomes second nature and is going to give you so much time more time to prepare and set up your movements in your test as well as helping you keep your horse balanced, supple and engaged.

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#70 How to stop a horse being strong or heavy

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 11:01:47 GMT

In this episode we are looking at strong horses that lean and get heavy. These are hard horses to ride, they hurt your arms, it can feel like they are always not where you want them to be and you dream of the day when your horse feels soft and elastic and easy to ride! In this weeks episode we tell you how you can get this with your horse. We look at the 4 most common reasons why horses get strong: rider position, unbalanced horse, lack of speed control and unsuppleness. We take you through how each one influences the contact as well as how you can fix it if you find you have this problem with your own horse.

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#69 Olivia Towers ON Listening To Your Horse, Making Mistakes & Following Your Feel

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:53:20 GMT

Youve all been asking for this one! We have the wonderful Olivia Towers on the podcast. In this amazing episode she talks about how shes taken a real look at how she trains her horses and really shifted her mindset and training to one that listens to her horses. We talk about making mistakes, how to get back up after things go wrong and how to follow your feel in life and in horses!

I know you will all love this one. If you do please do share it and you can tag us in it too and let us know what you took from the episode !

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#68 Q&A with Annie Rawlins on Lazy Horses, Young Horses & Harsh Judges

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:58:12 GMT

In this episode we are welcoming back Annie Rawlins (Irish GP Dressage Rider) and we are answering your questions! We talk all about how to ride lazy horses, what is different about riding a young horse vs an older horse and what to do when you get a harsh judge at a show.

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#67 Are You Riding On The Right Rein Length?

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 17:07:08 GMT

You may have never thought about how your rein length influences your horse or it may be that you spend your whole session trying to keep your reins longer or shorter.

The rein length you have can have a huge impact on your horses frame, their contact, their impulsion as well as your own position too!

In this episode we talk about:

✨ How having your reins too long or too short can influence your horse

✨ How to know you have the right rein length

✨ The times when you should lengthen or shorten your reins

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#66 Annie Rawlins ON Treating Every Horse As An Individual

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 19:00:00 GMT

In this episode we talk with Annie Rawlins (Irish Grand Prix Dressage Rider) about how she trains her horses, her philosophy of always treating every horse like an individual and her aims to help each horse reach their full potential, whatever that may be! We also talk selling horses, confidence losses and how, no matter your level, we are always learning!

I am so excited to share this with you all, this new series is all about celebrating and learning about the different training philosophies and different approaches towards training dressage horses.

My hope is that everyone will be able to take something (if not a tonne of things) from every single rider, coach and trainer that we have on. There are huge nuggets of wisdom, training tips and approaches that i know you are going to find so valuable and i cannot wait for you all to hear Annie's episode and the other guests that will follow!

This is our first episode in this series where we invite trainers, riders and judges to come onto the podcast to discuss how they train their horses. You'll notice similarities between them all but also little differences in philosophies and approaches. These episodes are full of wise words, training ideas and light bulb moments so i really hope you take a few awesome things from each person.

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#65 Why You Need To Be Doing More Test Riding

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 18:00:08 GMT

In this episode we are talking about all the benefits of Test Riding and why you should be doing it more at home! Its going to get you riding your tests with confidence, knowing exactly what to do when and showing the judge a harmonious horse and rider throughout!

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#64 What I've Learnt From 2022

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 12:36:17 GMT

In this episode we are looking at suppleness. How much suppleness do you need, how do you know if you have enough and is there such a thing as too much suppleness?

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#63 Is Your Horse Supple Enough?

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:10:00 GMT

In this episode we are looking at suppleness. How much suppleness do you need, how do you know if you have enough and is there such a thing as too much suppleness? Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Hub is a members only online platform that includes exercise banks, a dressage dictionary and off the horse workshops and Q&As too! www.decomplicatingdressage.com

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Moment 2 - How To Improve Your Tests

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 15:37:38 GMT

This moment has been taken from EP 14 on Test Riding. Sometimes when we compete its so easy to know where we did 'badly' and where we did 'well'; but what specifically was bad about it? And how can you make it better? This is what we focus on in this weeks Moment. We also take a big look into Accuracy and Preparation - 2 key test riding skills that can make a huge different to the marks you get in your tests!

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#62: The Difference Between Bend & Flexion

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:17:42 GMT

In this episode we are looking at difference between bend and flexion. Both are vital parts of dressage and can make a huge difference to your training and your marks. Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Hub is a members only online platform that includes exercise banks, a dressage dictionary and off the horse workshops and Q&As too! www.decomplicatingdressage.com

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Moment 1 - How Is Your Position Affecting Your Horse?

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:12:00 GMT

This weeks moment has been taken from EP 15 Improving your position pt 1. We talk all about the importance of a good rider position, what that looks like and how your position is affecting your horse. You can listen to the rest of the episode here: https://www.decomplicatingdressage.com/podcast/episode/1d70f7fa/15-improving-your-position-pt-1Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training ? 🌟The Hub is a members only online platform that gives riders the opportunity to learn and get support to achieve their dressage goals and dreams. We have exercise banks, a dressage dictionary and off the horse workshops and Q&As too! www.decomplicatingdressage.com

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#61: Perfect your Give & Retake

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:57:48 GMT

In this episode we are looking at the dreaded give and retake! This is something I have wanted to talk about for a while as there’s not a lot of information out there that says what the judge is really looking for. We take a look at what a give and retake actually is, why it’s in tests and what the judge is looking for. We also look at what you can do to ride a really great give and retake for a high mark ! Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Hub is a members only online platform that includes exercise banks, a dressage dictionary and off the horse workshops and Q&As too! www.decomplicatingdressage.com

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#60 Nail Your Medium Trots

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:01:20 GMT

In this episode we are taking a look at how improve your medium trots as well as how to teach your horse how to medium trot in the first place! Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Hub is a members only online platform that includes exercise banks, a dressage dictionary and off the horse workshops and Q&As too! www.decomplicatingdressage.com

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#59 The 4 things you need to get your horse round

Fri, 13 May 2022 19:05:40 GMT

In this weeks episode we are looking at the 4 things you need to get your horse round. Getting your horse round or on the bit or in an outline are great goals to set and usually it’s the first big goal you will set yourself as you begin your dressage journey. But it’s actually a bit more complicated than just pulling your horses nose down and in. We take you through what you need to work on and how to know what to do and when to get your horse round in the best way. Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Hub is a members only online platform that includes exercise banks, a dressage dictionary and off the horse workshops and Q&As too! www.decomplicatingdressage.com

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#58 Dealing with tension at a competition

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 18:52:00 GMT

In this weeks episode we are looking at horses that get tense at competitions. We look at what you can do as the rider, the training you can put in place and some little tips and tricks to try once you’re in the arena! Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Hub is a members only online platform that includes exercise banks, a dressage dictionary and off the horse workshops and Q&As too! www.decomplicatingdressage.com

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#57 Analysing Your Test Sheet

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:45:44 GMT

In this weeks episode we Are looking at how to really read your test sheet and get as much information as possible to make sure your daily training is going to be helping you to improve your scores. Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Hub is a members only online platform that includes exercise banks, a dressage dictionary and off the horse workshops and Q&As too! www.decomplicatingdressage.com

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#56 What is the difference between rhythm & tempo?

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:03:00 GMT

In this episode we are talking all about the difference between rhythm and tempo. It’s two dressage terms that are so often confused and misunderstood so we break down what they really mean, how it all applies into the big picture of dressage training and why I think there’s so much confusion around it. Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub coming soon! www.decomplicatingdressage.com

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#55: Easiest ways to learn a test

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:03:23 GMT

Some find learning a test really easy and others find it really hard. Learning your test means you can be better prepared for the movements coming up and more accurate which means higher scores too! Finding a way that works for you is the most important part! Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub coming soon! www.decomplicatingdressage.com

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#54: Preparing for a big competition

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 09:05:49 GMT

In this episode we are talking all about how you can prepare for a big show. This is perfect for all those of you getting ready for Area Festivals and Regionals. Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub coming soon! www.decomplicatingdressage.com

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#53: Dressage Terminology: Cadence

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 19:04:21 GMT

In this episode are talking about a dressage term that has many stumped…cadence! We talk about what it is, how to achieve it and the things to watch out for. Enjoy 😃Scales of Training episode: https://www.decomplicatingdressage.com/podcast/episode/eb978f5d/36-dressage-terminology-the-scales-of-trainingHalf half episode: https://www.decomplicatingdressage.com/podcast/episode/39248722/29-training-the-half-halt👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub coming soon! www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every week.

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#52 Troubleshooting: Riding Accurate Circles

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 20:26:27 GMT

In this episode we take 3 of your questions/problems and explain why it’s happening and most importantly how to fix it! This episode is all about circles: how to ride them, how to make sure they’re accurate and what to do if you feel they’re not good enough. Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub coming soon! www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every week.

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#51 No Stirrup November: Tips and Tricks to improve your position and seat

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:00:00 GMT

In this episode we are talking about No Stirrup November. We look at how you can take your stirrups away, the important things to remember and how you can make a positive difference to your position and seat. Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub coming soon! www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every week.

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#50 The Collectives: Rider Position & Effectiveness

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 14:43:44 GMT

In this episode we are onto our final episode of our mini series on The Collectives. This time we are looking at the rider’s position and effectiveness. We will be unpacking what it means, what the judges are looking for and how you can get those 7s, 8s, 9s and even 10s for your rider collective. Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub coming soon! www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every week

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#49: The Collectives: Submission

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:46:49 GMT

In this episode we are onto episode 3 of our mini series on The Collectives. This time we are looking at submission and we will be unpacking what is means, what the judges are looking for and how you can get those 7s, 8s, 9s and even 10s for your impulsion collective. Enjoy 😃Thoroughness episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2bFaeLuMd6QHzEXQxEJLQC?si=XyDY8phNT-iPhR-ZxyYHLQScales of Training Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dyvu60aRA1ON918cB4dIK?si=aPPjwGt6Rh2GsY5_2qNMag&dl_branch=1👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub coming soon! www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every Monday.

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#48 The Collectives: Impulsion

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:49:35 GMT

In this Episode we are onto episode 2 of our mini series on The Collectives. This time we are looking at impulsion and we will be unpacking what is means, what the judges are looking for and how you can get those 7s, 8s, 9s and even 10s for your impulsion collective. Enjoy 😃Thoroughness episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2bFaeLuMd6QHzEXQxEJLQC?si=XyDY8phNT-iPhR-ZxyYHLQScales of Training Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dyvu60aRA1ON918cB4dIK?si=aPPjwGt6Rh2GsY5_2qNMag&dl_branch=1👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub coming soon! www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every Monday.

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#45 TROUBLESHOOTING: Transitions

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:49:26 GMT

Transitions are incredibly complex and actually require a lot of things to be in place for a good one to happen. In this Episode of our Troubleshooting series we take a look at 3 issues some of our listeners have been having and how to solve them. This episode is sponsored by Aztec Diamond. They have a fantastic competition running to win everything you could possibly dream of - from an actual trailer to new boots, a hat, £1,000 of AD clothing and equestrian life coaching sessions. To enter the competition: https://aztecdiamondequestrian.com/pages/dreamwishlist-giveawayEnjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub coming soon! www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every Friday.

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#46: Dressage Terms: Engagement

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:49:16 GMT

In this Episode we are onto another dressage term that has many stumped - ‘engagement’! We talk about what it means, what the judge means if you ‘need more engagement’, how to know what ‘engagement’ feels like and exercises to help improve your horses engagement. Enjoy 😃Scales of Training Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dyvu60aRA1ON918cB4dIK?si=aPPjwGt6Rh2GsY5_2qNMag&dl_branch=1👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub coming soon! www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every Friday.

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#47 THE COLLECTIVES: Paces

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 18:12:33 GMT

In this Episode we starting a new mini series on the collectives. We start this week with the first collective - paces! Enjoy 😃Scales of Training Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dyvu60aRA1ON918cB4dIK?si=aPPjwGt6Rh2GsY5_2qNMag&dl_branch=1👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub coming soon! www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every Friday.

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#44: How to use more seat and less rein

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 18:21:56 GMT

We are always being told that we need to use our seat and leg aids and use our reins less. That our seat is an incredibly effective, rarely used tool that we all should use more and we need to stop using our reins. but why is using our reins bad? what should we use our reins for? how do we go about using more seat and leg aids instead of our reins and how do we get our horse round or ride downwards transitions or collect our horse using less rein? Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub coming soon! www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every Friday.

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#43: DRESSAGE TERMINOLOGY: Throughness

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:58:28 GMT

Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub coming soon! www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every Friday.

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#42 TROUBLESHOOTING: The Walk

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 10:21:10 GMT

In this Episode we are onto our second Troubleshooting episode where we look at 3 questions from our listeners. This week it’s all about the walk:1. Problems with tense/lateral walks2. Lazy/slow walk 3. What does a good walk look like Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub coming soon! www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every Friday.

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#41 COMPETING: Making The Most Of The Outside Of The Arena

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:09:16 GMT

In this Episode we are looking at what you can do around the outside of the arena before that bell rings and you go down the centre line. It’s something that I think can be missed out and it can have a huge impact on how your test goes ! Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub coming soon! www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every Friday.

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#40 COMPETING: When To Move Up A Level

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 21:43:21 GMT

In this Episode we are going to be talking all about how you know when it’s the right time to move up a level whether that’s making the decision to go affiliated or deciding to start competing at the next level. We have 5 ways to know and feel confident to move up a level and 4 top tips for making the transition as easy as possible ! Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub coming soon! www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every Friday.

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TROUBLESHOOTING: Contact Issues

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 20:33:20 GMT

This episode is the first in our new ‘Troubleshooting Series’. That we will be doing once a month. Listeners send in their questions/problems and we answer them and go through what we would do if we were experiencing it ourselves. As usual there are lots of tips and tricks along the way too. To send in a problem or question email us at info@decomplicatingdressage.com Scales of training episode: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/de-complicating-dressage/id1529176426?i=1000523405221- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dyvu60aRA1ON918cB4dIK?si=kSmmmNIlQCqqij7z-4mDzQ&dl_branch=1Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub coming soon! www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every Friday.

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#38 MINDSET: What To Do When You Have A Bad Test/Training Session

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 20:42:11 GMT

In this episode we are looking at what to do when you have a training session or test that goes wrong or not how you planned. We look at the things you can do before, during and after to make sure you turn the situation into a positive. This times are usually the ones where we learn the most about ourselves, our horses and our training! Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub coming soon! www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every Friday.

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#37 DRESSAGE TERMINOLOGY: Harmony

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 18:22:02 GMT

In this episode we are looking at another dressage term that has a lot of people stumped: 'harmony'. We are going to look at what 'harmony' actually is as well as why it is seen as this element that amazing grand prix riders achieve but is out of reach for anyone else and what you can do to make sure you and your horse show a harmonious partnership in a test as well as tests to stop you doing the one thing that is going to stop your harmony dreams in its track - relying on the reins!👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub coming soon! www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every Friday.

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#36 DRESSAGE TERMINOLOGY: The Scales of Training

Fri, 28 May 2021 13:54:27 GMT

Podcast description . In this episode we are looking at the basic fundamentals of dressage that we call the scales of training. We are going to look at why these have become a baseline for how riders train their horses up to Grand Prix and how they can help you train your horse. If you enjoyed this episode then please do share it ! It means the podcast can reach more people and will be able to help them with their training too! 👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub coming soon! www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every Friday.

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#35 TRAINING: When to introduce lateral work

Fri, 21 May 2021 15:19:51 GMT

Podcast description . In this episode we are looking at lateral work. We start with the different types of lateral work as well as the benefits of it and how it can fix different training issues you are having. The main bulk of this episode looks at what you need before you start introducing lateral work and when the perfect time is to introduce each movement as well as what order to introduce it in. Lateral work diagrams: https://www.decomplicatingdressage.com/post/when-should-you-introduce-lateral-workIf you enjoyed this episode then please do share it ! It means the podcast can reach more people and will be able to help them with their training too! 👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub coming soon! www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every Friday.

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#34 TRAINING: Training Vs Test Riding

Fri, 14 May 2021 15:00:00 GMT

This episode may seem obvious. Test riding is running through a test and training is what you do in between right ? Wrong! There is so much more to test riding than just running through a test and in this episode we talk about the difference between the two, why they are both skills you need to know about and how to incorporate both into your schooling sessions. If you enjoyed this episode then please do share it ! It means the podcast can reach more people and will be able to help them with their training too! 👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub coming soon! www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every Friday.

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#33 TRAINING: Working with Lazy Horses

Mon, 03 May 2021 10:58:28 GMT

In this episode we are looking at how you can get the most out of a lazy horse. It’s a common problem and we talk about why horses are lazy and what we can do in training to help get the most from them. If you enjoyed this episode then please do share it ! It means the podcast can reach more people and will be able to help them with their training too! 👩‍💻 You can find me at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub coming soon! www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every Friday.

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#32 TRAINING: Finding The Right Coach For You

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 17:13:32 GMT

In this episode we are talking about how can find the right coach for you. It’s a topic that can be SUCH a minefield but we simplify it down, tell you what to look out for and think about and give you some top tips for finding the right coach that will help you progress your horse and your riding! If you enjoyed this episode then please do share it ! It means the podcast can reach more people and will be able to help them with their training too! 👩‍💻 You can find me at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟The Training Hub Launching Soon 🌟A training platform that will improve your dressage knowledge and give you the tools and exercises to train your horse the way you want to ->www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every Friday.

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#31 TRAINING: Improving Your Horses Straightness

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:17:39 GMT

In this episode we are looking at your horses straightness. This is a vital element of training as well as in a test. It’s also a fundamental part of dressage and is the fourth scale of training. ✨ Why is straightness important ?✨ What do you need for a straight horse?✨ How to check your horses straightness✨ How to improve your straightness If you enjoyed this episode then please do share it ! It means the podcast can reach more people and will be able to help them with their training too! 👩‍💻 You can find me at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage 🌟 Join the waitlist for the Training Hub 🌟The training hub is launching soon. It will improve your dressage knowledge, give you the tools you need and the support to train your horse the way you want to. Join the wait list now for exclusive 7 day free trial and access a whole 7 days before anyone else —>www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every Friday.

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#30: TRAINING : How You Are Throwing Away Marks In Your Test

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 17:25:14 GMT

In this episode we are talking about how you could be throwing away marks in your test. We look at areas where riders commonly lose marks and how you can make sure you don’t lose those marks no matter how your horse is going on the day. This week is all about tactics and becoming a good test rider! If you enjoyed this episode then please do share it ! It means the podcast can reach more people and will be able to help them with their training too! 👩‍💻 You can find me at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The new innovative 1, 3 and 6 week training programmes will completely transform your horse and your riding ->www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every Friday.

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#29 TRAINING: The Half Halt

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 17:24:55 GMT

In this episode we are talking about the half half. It’s a term that we hear talked about a lot, and instructors love to use it too. The problem is that the term has a lot of myths and misconceptions around it and there is A LOT of confusion about what the half half is used for, what the aids are and why it’s used so much. All will be explained in this episode! If you enjoyed this episode then please do share it ! It means the podcast can reach more people and will be able to help them with their training too! 👩‍💻 You can find me at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The new innovative 1, 3 and 6 week training programmes will completely transform your horse and your riding ->www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every Friday.

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#28 PROFESSIONALS: Competition Nerves with Rezone Coaching

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 16:31:51 GMT

With the first competitions looming I know a lot of you may be feeling stressed, nervous or anxious. Helen from Rezone Coaching talks us through why we feel nervous and how lockdown might affect us. Most importantly, Helen gives us practical tips that we can use before we compete to get us feeling prepared and ready to go 😃If you enjoyed this episode then please do share it ! It means the podcast can reach more people and will be able to help them with their training too! 👩‍💻 You can find me at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The new innovative 1, 3 and 6 week training programmes will completely transform your horse and your riding ->www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every Friday.

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#27 COMPETING: Preparing for a competition

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:19:12 GMT

In today’s episode we are preparing for competitions. With the news that competitions will start up again after 28th March I’m sure lots of you have been booking in your shows and training for the year. So I thought now would be a great time to talk about how you can best prepare for a competition. I’ve got 7 tips to share with you. If you enjoyed this episode then please do share it ! It means the podcast can reach more people and will be able to help them with their training too! 👩‍💻 You can find me at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The new innovative 1, 3 and 6 week training programmes will completely transform your horse and your riding ->www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every Friday.

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#26 PROFESSIONALS: Feeding your horse with Nic Read

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 18:07:35 GMT

In the third episode of the professionals series i sit down with Nic Read (virtually of course) to discuss all things horse feeds. Nic is an equine nutritionist for Saracens Horse Feeds and has been de-mystifying the world of horse feeds for me for many years. We talk about what you need to think about when deciding on what to feed your horse and when deciding what brand to use too. We also look at different types of horses and what to remember when planning a feed routine for them. Getting your horse's feed right can make such a difference. We ask our horses to be athletes and so they need the right amount of energy, protein, vitamins and minerals to make sure they are able to work to their best.

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#25 TRAINING: Perfecting Your Circles

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:02:00 GMT

In this episode we look at perfecting our circles. Circles are in every level of dressage and we use them a lot in our training. It’s really easy to forget about the accuracy of the circles we ride in training because we are focussing on so many other things! In this episode we look at the common problems people have with their circles, why the problems are there and exactly how you can fix them at home. If you enjoyed this episode then please do share it ! It means the podcast can reach more people and will be able to help them with their training too! 👩‍💻 You can find me at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/jessicagaledressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/jessicagaledressage 🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The new innovative 1, 3 and 6 week training programmes will completely transform your horse and your riding ->www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every Friday.

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#24 TRAINING: Working with Hot & Sharp Horses

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:32:43 GMT

In this episode we look at how to get the best out of the more energetic horses. Whether they’re fresh because they’ve had a few days off or they are naturally more hot and spicy. We look at how horses use their energy negatively, how the rider can influence how the horse behaves and I talk you through the 4 step process to create a focussed, relaxed and controlled horse. If you enjoyed this episode then please do share it ! It means the podcast can reach more people and will be able to help them with their training too! 👩‍💻 You can find me at• Instagram: www.Instagram.com/jessicagaledressage • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/jessicagaledressage 🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The new innovative 1, 3 and 6 week training programmes will completely transform your horse and your riding ->www.decomplicatingdressage.com Subscribe to hear new episodes every Friday.

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#23 THE PROFESSIONALS: Rider Fitness with Clare Gangadeen

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:33:15 GMT

In this episode we are talking all things rider fitness! It’s become a very popular conversation topic in the recent years. We talk about why rider fitness is different to general fitness, why it’s important and what the best type of exercise is to improve your riding.

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#22 TRAINING: Inside Leg To Outside Rein Connection

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 21:30:39 GMT

In this episode we are back to our training episodes and what better way to start the 2021 training episodes than with the infamous inside leg to outside rein connection. We talk all about what the inside leg to outside rein connection is, why it’s important and how to achieve this with your horse. Adding this into your training can lead to you having far more control over your horses body, your shape and size of your circles and your positioning in lateral movements.

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#21 New Year EP 3: How to Get Consistent Motivation

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:47:25 GMT

In this episode we talk all about how to get motivated and how to stay motivated. This is the last episode in our New Years series.

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#20 THE PROFESSIONALS: Fight, Flight or Freeze with Jackie McCormick

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:29:34 GMT

This episode is the first of the professionals series. The wonderful Jackie McCormick joins us to discuss that ‘freeze’ feeling we get when we are afraid or anxious. We talk about why and how it happens and what you can do to help. We also answer a question from Chessca about how to break through the fear and get back on after a scary experience. To find out more about Jackie head to her website: https://jmchypnotherapy.co.ukFind us on social media ! Instagram: www.Instagram/jessicagaledressage Facebook: www.Facebook.com/jessicagaledressage

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#19 New Year EP 2: The 3 Steps to Achieving Your Goals In 2021

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:08:07 GMT

In this episode we talk about the 3 steps to help you achieve your goals this year in 2021 despite lockdown putting a stop to our competitions right now. This episode will motivate you and improve your confidence to achieve your goals. Enjoy! Marieli Equestrian Diary available at https://marieliequestrian.com use code JESS21 for 10% off If you enjoyed this episode, please to share it. Also if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts I would love for you to leave a review. Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicagaledressage/Or on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/jessicagaledressage

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#18 New Year Ep 1: How To Set Your Goals for 2021

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 16:43:57 GMT

In this episode we talk about how to set goals that you can achieve and will give you motivation, direction and focus in your training. We’ve also bought the questions section back to answer the questions that you want answered

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#17 COMPETING: What to do when a test goes wrong

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 19:03:00 GMT

This episode is one that has been very regularly requested. What to do when things go wrong in a test. We look at how you can change your mindset during a test so you can still finish your test on a high. Then we look at how to reflect on a test and come up with productive training goals to help improve you and your horse.

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#16 Improving your position pt.2

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:52:02 GMT

In this episode we are carrying on with looking at rider position but this time we are focussing on riders that lean to the left or right. We talk about what effect this has on our horses and how to fix it.

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#15 Improving your position pt. 1

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode we look at what a good position is and how a bad position can influence our horses way of going. We then finish by looking at how to improve our position without becoming tense and fixed.

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#14 Why test riding is so important

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 21:11:12 GMT

In this episode we look at using test riding to really assess how our training is going, find our strengths and work out the things we need to work on. We also look at little ‘ring craft’ tips that can make all the difference!

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#13 How to have 'feel'

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 09:18:19 GMT

In this episode we talk about what 'feel' is and how to achieve it. Riders and trainers talk about 'feel' as this magical ability that all top riders have. But is it just something you have or something you can teach yourself?

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#12 New Project Revealed

Sat, 14 Nov 2020 19:04:43 GMT

This weeks podcast is a little different to the usual ones. I talk about a really exciting project i have been working on for a long time now. I cant wait for you to hear all about it. I will be doing a Q&A soon so please do send any questions in and please do share the podcast and leave a review if you are happy to.Instagram: @jessicagale_rider Facebook: Jessica Gale Dressage

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#11 Teach your horse to collect

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 16:59:06 GMT

Were moving on to some more advanced work this week. Teaching our horses how to collect can be challenging and we need to make sure that our horses are infront of our legs and soft first. If they are listen to how to achieve the perfect collected trot and canter!

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#10 Improving your horses paces

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 16:41:48 GMT

We all want a horse with a big walk, trot and canter whilst still being able to be accurate.This weeks podcast is linked to the Autumn/Winter clinic topic of 'improving your horses way of going' - essentially how to improve your horses paces. We look at what a good way of going means, how to achieve it and how to fix the majority of problems people come across when trying to make their horses paces bigger.

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#9 How to improve suppleness pt.2 (advanced)

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 17:44:22 GMT

Part 2 of 2 where we look at the advanced suppleness work. We break down the Grand Prix lateral movements and think about the elements we need for each before moving to looking at common problems people have with lateral movements and suppleness and the one thing that could fix it alll - controlAs always please do review if you're listening on apple podcasts and share with whoever you think it might help :)

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#8 How to improve suppleness pt. 1.(introduction)

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 18:08:50 GMT

Part 1 of 2 where we look at introducing suppleness and the start of lateral movements (leg yield and shoulder in). We start by looking at how to introduce suppleness exercises and then how to teach our horses to leg yield and shoulder in as well as the common problems with each movement.Please do share the podcast with whoever you think it will help. Message me with any ideas for future podcasts on instagram its @jessicagale_rider and on Facebook its Jessica gale dressage

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#1 TRAINING: How to create a good contact

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 15:40:46 GMT

This week we look at the contact. What a good/bad contact looks and feels like and how we can fix the most common problems we come across with the contact. The contact is a really complex problem so if you have any questions please do message me or discuss with your trainer too! If you enjoyed this podcast please do review it and share it with whoever you think it might help!

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#7 TRAINING: How to get relaxation & suppleness

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 13:35:39 GMT

How to make your horse physically and mentally relaxed and the 3 building blocks you need before learning the advanced lateral movements

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#6 TRAINING: How to know what to work on in a training session

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 16:41:41 GMT

In this episode we look at how to assess your horses strengths and weaknesses; how to assess how theyre feeling at the start of a training session and how to come up with a goal or aim for your training session.

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#5 TRAINING: How to get your horse in front of the leg

Sat, 19 Sep 2020 18:00:13 GMT

A highly requested one this week!We look at the 3 different types of behind the leg and the ways that we can fix it.

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#4 MINDSET: How to deal with fear

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:05:09 GMT

A bit of an alternative podcast this week looking at mindset and changing from being scared or nervous about a situation to being excited and ready! Really hope you enjoy this one and if you do please do let me know id love to hear if you have any tips for solving your fears! If you have any ideas for topics for podcasts please do let me know on Instagram @jessicagale_rider or on facebook its Jessica Gale Dressage

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#3 TRAINING: How to create a warm up for training

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:56:58 GMT

This podcast is all about how to create a warm up plan to benefit your riding.We start by looking at the theory of why warming up and stretching our horses is beneficial and then looking at the practical work of how to get our horses to stretch horses.If you have any ideas for future podcasts please do let me know on my Instagram @jessicagale_rider or on Facebook Jessica Gale Dressage

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#2 TRAINING: How to train your horse

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:56:19 GMT

In my first podcast i talk about my training philosophy first, then move to how your horse knows when its done something right, how to analyse the strengths and weaknesses of your horse and when to stop. If you enjoyed this podcast please do share it and tag people who you think might benefit from listening to it. If you have any ideas of topics for future podcasts please do message me on Instagram @jessicagale_rider or on Facebook ifs Jessica Gale Dressage

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