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 ...
Nov 20, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 52
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. Hosted on Acast. ...
Nov 12, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 51
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! ww...
Nov 07, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 50
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_bra...
Oct 22, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 49
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_bran...
Oct 18, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 48
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 ...
Oct 18, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 45
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....
Oct 18, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 46
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 ep...
Oct 11, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 47
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...
Sep 17, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 44
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 10, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 43
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 eve...
Sep 04, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 42
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 ...
Aug 27, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 41
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 trai...
Aug 16, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 40
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=100052...
Jul 24, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 39
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 t...
Jul 02, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 38
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 ca...
Jun 18, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 37
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/decomplicatin...
May 28, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 36
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-lat...
May 21, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 35
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 the...
May 14, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 34
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 t...
May 03, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 33
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.Instagra...
Apr 18, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 32
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! 👩💻...
Apr 09, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 31
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.Instagr...
Apr 02, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 30
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 thei...
Apr 02, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 29
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 ...
Mar 20, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 28
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...
Mar 12, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 27
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...
Mar 05, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 26
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 pe...
Feb 26, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 25
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 the...
Feb 19, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 05, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 23
