60 acast.com The Dressage Development Podcast https://beyondthehaybale.com/ en Nicole Berthelot dressage,horse,horse-back riding Nicole Berthelot These are the audio summaries of my studies as a dressage judge, rider, and trainer. Riding is a lifelong journey and being an auditory learner, I wanted a way to be able to review my notes more frequently- and maybe help a few people out on their journey too.


As of this point in time, I am an FEI rider, EC competition Coach, and EC licensed 'Basic' Dressage Judge. While I have been judging and studying for a number of years, sometimes I say things that make more sense in my head (these are my personal notes remember!). If you hear something that doesn't sound right, or want clarification on, please reach out at beyondthehaybale@gmail.com It can be a learning experience for both of us!


Happy Listening, Nicole Berhelot

www.beyondthehaybale.com



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]]> These are the audio summaries of my studies as a dressage judge, rider, and trainer. Riding is a lifelong journey and being an auditory learner, I wanted a way to be able to review my notes more frequently- and maybe help a few people out on their journey too.


As of this point in time, I am an FEI rider, EC competition Coach, and EC licensed 'Basic' Dressage Judge. While I have been judging and studying for a number of years, sometimes I say things that make more sense in my head (these are my personal notes remember!). If you hear something that doesn't sound right, or want clarification on, please reach out at beyondthehaybale@gmail.com It can be a learning experience for both of us!


Happy Listening, Nicole Berhelot

www.beyondthehaybale.com



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]]> false Nicole Berthelot beyondthehaybale@gmail.com 684494b81dd9d3b33ffe3f51 the-dressage-development-podcast episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/684494b81dd9d3b33ffe3f51/1749327877997-860c9a72-641e-4d1a-9d3f-7efe7a8f9b12.jpeg https://beyondthehaybale.com/ The Dressage Development Podcast <![CDATA[21 tips from Wilcox & Hoyos at the USDF Dressage Convention]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:01:00 GMT 34:32 697e368d29169e6f6fc01f1b false https://shows.acast.com/the-dressage-development-podcast/episodes/697e368d29169e6f6fc01f1b 697e368d29169e6f6fc01f1b 684494b81dd9d3b33ffe3f51 Stepping back in time, but dressage is still the same full 1 6

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]]> <![CDATA[Sarah's 8 Tips to Improving your Score]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:54:59 GMT 27:47 6907fd63e4f1777b41eefb2d false https://shows.acast.com/the-dressage-development-podcast/episodes/6907fd63e4f1777b41eefb2d 6907fd63e4f1777b41eefb2d 684494b81dd9d3b33ffe3f51 full 1 5

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]]> <![CDATA[Dietmar's Notes from C]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:38:57 GMT 23:24 68e436f05f95c3d419c19c11 false https://shows.acast.com/the-dressage-development-podcast/episodes/68e436f05f95c3d419c19c11 68e436f05f95c3d419c19c11 684494b81dd9d3b33ffe3f51 The importance of who sits in the booth. full 1 4 The View from C — an old school gem by Olympic judge and vet Dr. Dietmar Specht. While some parts of the book feel a bit outdated, I found so many valuable insights on the training scale, judging philosophy, and how our role as judges goes far beyond numbers on a score sheet. From the nuances of contact and impulsion to the weight of judging responsibly for the future of our sport, this episode is a deeper look into the layers that shape dressage — and what keeps me passionate about it.

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]]> The View from C — an old school gem by Olympic judge and vet Dr. Dietmar Specht. While some parts of the book feel a bit outdated, I found so many valuable insights on the training scale, judging philosophy, and how our role as judges goes far beyond numbers on a score sheet. From the nuances of contact and impulsion to the weight of judging responsibly for the future of our sport, this episode is a deeper look into the layers that shape dressage — and what keeps me passionate about it.

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]]> <![CDATA[Nicole's Rider Position Collectives]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 23:03:31 GMT 18:05 688feac5eb4229c91900a85c false https://shows.acast.com/the-dressage-development-podcast/episodes/688feac5eb4229c91900a85c 688feac5eb4229c91900a85c 684494b81dd9d3b33ffe3f51 Question: Why are there two rider position collectives in a test? full 1 3

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]]> <![CDATA[Bengt's Extended Trot Definition]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 04:45:07 GMT 23:30 685395d268b0c25e38564952 false https://shows.acast.com/the-dressage-development-podcast/episodes/685395d268b0c25e38564952 685395d268b0c25e38564952 684494b81dd9d3b33ffe3f51 How one sentence can spark a deep dive full 1 2 Practical Dressage Manual and go into the extended trot and how to it's more than just a red panda definition.

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]]> <![CDATA[Udo's 7 Laws of Horsemanship]]> Sun, 08 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMT 22:23 68451116212f7dfe618050a8 false https://beyondthehaybale.com/ 68451116212f7dfe618050a8 684494b81dd9d3b33ffe3f51 full 1 1 My thoughts on a section of Udo Burger's The way to perfect horsemanship. Udo was an accomplished veterinary surgeon, animal physchologist, and respected judge... but his texts are all translated from their original german. Some of the sentence structure and original meanings of his phrases do need to be injested and interpreted a few times for the full effect. His unique combination of physical and mental understanding of the horse from both a scientific and anecdotal background make this book jam packed with knowledge. I have yet to find another writer who is as diverse and all encompasing as he is. This is the third time I've read this book and I'm still picking up more details.


Fair warning... In my opinion, Udo was a man of his time. Some of the things he says about people as metaphores are old-fashioned and outdated. Nothing too terrible, but just somethign to note if you're picking up his book.

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]]> My thoughts on a section of Udo Burger's The way to perfect horsemanship. Udo was an accomplished veterinary surgeon, animal physchologist, and respected judge... but his texts are all translated from their original german. Some of the sentence structure and original meanings of his phrases do need to be injested and interpreted a few times for the full effect. His unique combination of physical and mental understanding of the horse from both a scientific and anecdotal background make this book jam packed with knowledge. I have yet to find another writer who is as diverse and all encompasing as he is. This is the third time I've read this book and I'm still picking up more details.


Fair warning... In my opinion, Udo was a man of his time. Some of the things he says about people as metaphores are old-fashioned and outdated. Nothing too terrible, but just somethign to note if you're picking up his book.

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