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 | Facebook Guest: Delia Nash, | Facebook | KPP Vet Gue...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 772
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 selli...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 17 min
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 | Facebook Guest: Deanna Hertrich Guest: Nadine Schwartsman | Facebook | In...
Jun 15, 2025•54 min•Ep. 771
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 | Facebook Guest: Kristen Becker | Facebook | Instagram | Triumph Freestyl...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 770
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 n...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 9 min
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 | Facebook Guest: Sammi Jo Stohler | Facebook Guest: Kat Fuqua | Facebook | Instagram Guest: Ella Fruchterman | Instagram Book Club: Collective Remarks by Anne Gribbons Dressage Radio Show: Webs...
May 13, 2025•43 min•Ep. 769
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-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook Guest: Taren Hoffos | Facebook | Instagram Guest: Emily Brollier...
Apr 30, 2025•56 min•Ep. 768
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 | Pinterest Guest: Mehrdad Baghai of JRD Saddlery | Connect with JRD Saddlery on Facebook Link: Video Subscription Site Today's Episode Brought to You By: Purina...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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 | Facebook Guest: Fiona Howard | Facebook | Instagram Guest: Angela Ariatti | Facebook Guest: Mary Aitken | Instagram Book Club...
Apr 15, 2025•57 min•Ep. 767
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 | Facebook Guest: Michael Bragdell on the 2025 USDF Sport Horse Prospect Developm...
Mar 30, 2025•46 min•Ep. 766
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 S...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Today we talk with Kate Kostenbader about her winter Wellington experience! Dr. Hilary Clayton discusses the new measurement of nose bands with us. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 765: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook Guest: Dr. Hilary Clayton Guest: Kate Kostenbader Book Club: Build a Better Athlete by Leslie Webb Dressage Radio Show: Website | Facebook Please visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products , C...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 765
Genay Vaughn shares her world cup qualifying journey and what the next steps to the World Cup Finals are! Emily Donaldson talks about training in the USEF dressage training and evaluation sessions for development and emerging young horse program with Christine Traurig. We also get a chance to check in with Ashley Rand on how starting her new business is going! Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 764: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook Guest: Genay...
Feb 27, 2025•49 min•Ep. 764
Stephany and Aviva catch up on their own pony journeys, with Aviva dealing with yet more snow and Stephany recounting how her latest lessons went with Kathy Connelly. We get a really great question for “Ask the L” about corners, and as usual, Aviva makes it so much more digestible! We have a word from Purina, who is the sponsor of this month’s podcast. In this episode, Stephany and Aviva chat with Suzanne DeStefano, a Pennsylvania based Feldenkrais practitioner and dressage rider/trainer. We del...
Feb 25, 2025•52 min
Here are the details for the final Horselovers Cruise. You have requested it and we delivered Alaska in May 2026. It is IMPORTANT that if you even think you might want to come, book your room with a deposit. They will sell out quickly as we could not reserve a block of rooms on this cruise. You can always cancel with a deposit refund later. Contact Vicky immediately, details in this link: https://www.horseradionetwork.com/cruise/...
Feb 20, 2025•26 min
Sarah Geikie, a FEI 4* judge and co-chair of the USDF Education committee, talks about the updated dressage education programs being offered for certified instructors. FEI trainer Susan Peacock explains the differences between adult camps and traditional clinics, and we speak with John Their about his dressage only sales website! Listen in... GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 763: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook Guest: Sarah Geike | Facebook Guest: Susi...
Feb 15, 2025•49 min•Ep. 763
Amy Bradley's experience as a demo rider in the 2025 USDF FEI Trainer's Conference and The future of our Sport with Eliza Sydnor. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 762: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook Guest: Amy Bradley Guest: Eliza Sydnor Book Club: Build a Better Athlete by Leslie Webb Dressage Radio Show: Website | Facebook Please visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products , Chewy , and MyNewHorse Time St...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 762
New Year, New Goals, New Rides with 2025 Dressage Rider's Journal & Ruth Holgen Poulsen! Laura Roberts shares the details about the exciting new program, the The US Equestrian Open of Dressage. Katie and Staib shares her vision for the future for The Equine Professionals Club and how it will positively impact the horse industry. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 761: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook Guest: Ruth Hogan Poulsen , The Dressage...
Jan 14, 2025•51 min•Ep. 761
Lauren Sprieser shares her book, "Strength in Numbers" and talks about her horse, Cadeau. Reese & Megan discuss the USDF Convention in Houston, TX and Reese's second trip to Europe! We have a great trainers tip from USEF R dressage judge Bill McMullin on practicing the halt. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 760: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook Guest: Lauren Sprieser | Facebook | Instagram Guest: Bill McMullin | Facebook Dressage Radio Sh...
Dec 20, 2024•43 min•Ep. 760
Laura Mollrich, the first para rider to achieve the Dressage Foundation Century Ride, joins the Dressage Radio Show to share her inspiring journey in the equestrian world. The episode also features insightful discussions on the importance of downtime for horses, with expert tips from Nicole Harrington and Jessica Gaston on how to effectively give horses breaks during the busy holiday season. Listen in... GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 759: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac |...
Dec 15, 2024•32 min•Ep. 759
Ali Potasky shares with us the behind the scenes of her super year competing INXS, from competing in Europe to capturing the US Finals Grand Prix Championship! Next, we find out about Bill McMullin's experience training the coaches at the US Center for Coaching Excellence by USEF. Listen in... GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 758: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook Guest: Ali Potasky | Facebook Guest: Bill McMullin | Website | Facebook Dressage Radio Show...
Nov 26, 2024•33 min•Ep. 758
US Dressage Finals! Nicole Harrington shares her experience of when the wrong music was used during her Championship ride at Finals. Jessica Gaston and Reese share their experiences horse shopping in Europe and Megan gives us a report of her three rides at Nationals. Listen in... GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 757: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook Guest: Nicole Harrington | Website | Facebook Guest: Jessica Gaston | Facebook Dressage Radio Show: Websi...
Nov 15, 2024•43 min•Ep. 757
Endel Ots joins us with some fun stories from the Olympics including the opening ceremonies and Snoop and Martha. Then Kate Flemming-Kuhn shares with us her great year in the competition arena and how she raised her own horses. Plus, Megan scored three places to Nationals and Reese parted with Big Mike. Listen in... GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 756: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook Guest: Endel Ots | Facebook | Instagram Guest: Kate Fleming-Kuhn | F...
Oct 29, 2024•55 min•Ep. 756
This week’s guests, Lauren Chumley and Kymmy Pullen share their experiences from the recent Dressage at Devon, highlighting the electric atmosphere and the personal milestones they achieved. Lauren recounts her journey with her horses, including her triumphs and challenges, while Kimmy reflects on her grand prix freestyle performance and the promising future of her young horse Mojito. The episode also features a segment on rider biomechanics with Jennifer Kotylo, who offers practical tips on how...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 755
WOW USA Para Dressage... the USA Para athletes are on fire! Ellie comes on to the show to share all her success at the Festival and her trip to the Paris Olympics. Then, Evvie Lancione explains all of the new exciting things happening at USDF. Last, Nancy Jaffer shares her experiences of writing the book, Riding Through, with Debbie McDonald. Listen in... GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 754: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook Guest: Ellie Brimmer | Insta...
Sep 30, 2024•47 min•Ep. 754
Sydney Collier sharing her memoir, "Beyond Expectations." Kristen Brett, who is the Director of Dressage Programs at USEF, and Alicia Berger, who competed at the North American Young Rider Championships, Aachen, and at the Festival of Champions. GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 753: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook Guest: Sydney Collier , Instagram , Beyond Expectations Guest: Kristen Brett, Director of Dressage Programs at USEF Guest: Alicia Berger Ins...
Sep 09, 2024•58 min•Ep. 753
Ashley Kehoe shares her amazing adventure as a groom at the Paris Olympics, and Patty Mayer gives us a thorough review of the spectator experience at this year's games. An audio feast for equestrians! GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 751: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook Guest: Ashley Kehoe Guest: Patty Mayer Dressage Radio Show: Website | Facebook Please visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products | US Rider | Savvy Fe...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 752
Today, we are celebrating the Olympics with spectators, with riders, and us, the super fans! GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 751: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook Guest: Anna Buffini , Anna Buffini Merch Guest: Rebecca Hart Dressage Radio Show: Website | Facebook Please visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products | US Rider Time Stamps: 07:23 – Anna Buffini 28:04 – Rebecca Hart 42:50 – Trainer Tip...
Aug 15, 2024•52 min•Ep. 751
Samantha Clark joins us to tell us all about Olympic Eventing, the amazing Château de Versailles and many new Olympic records. Heather Peterson, who is USEF R Technical Delegate, explains what actions we should take if we find ourselves in uncomfortable situations at a show or clinic! Listen in... GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 750: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook Guest: Samantha Clark Guest: Heather Peterson Dressage Radio Show: Website | Facebook P...
Jul 30, 2024•51 min•Ep. 750
REVISIT: Welcome to the Dressage Today Podcast. In this episode, we talk to none other than dressage legend Steffen Peters who just finished fourth, and was the highest placing American, at the FEI Dressage World Cup Final. Then Aviva addresses the question of whether it is better to do a “poorer” transition at the letter or a “better” transition a stride (or two) later. Born in Wesel, Germany, Steffen Peters is one of the most recognizable names in American dressage. He met the U.S. trainer Lau...
Jul 23, 2024•42 min
