World Equestrian Games Dressage rider and coach Brett Parbery and host Nat Foxon discuss how riders should do their due diligence when booking with visiting clinicians, to prevent being held back in their training. Find out about training in Brett's programs at www.performanceriders.com
World Equestrian Games Dressage rider and coach Brett Parbery and host Nat Foxon discuss how riders should never let their standards slip in training, and the importance of separating the half halt and downward transition aids. Find out about training in Brett's prorgams at www.performanceriders.com
Dressage coach Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon discuss the idea that although each horse has a back-story and an individual personality, at the end of the day, horses are very much the same and fall into a few categories of 'types'.
If you want to progress in dressage, you have to work harder, right? Maybe that's not the best approach, especially with horses. Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into this topic about where improvement really comes from.
If we're not training our horses for their highest benefit, physically and mentally, how can we justify our partnership with horses in the sport of dressage? Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into an idea posed to them by former world number one dressage rider and wonderful horseperson Laura Graves, that riders must believe in the benefits of dressage beyond the sport of dressage.
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon discuss the concept of "lightness" in dressage, emphasizing that it is often misunderstood as solely a hand sensation. Brett clarifies that lightness should be felt throughout the horse's body, including the shoulders, back, and hindquarters, and is achieved through impulsion, balance, and proper training. He stresses the importance of riders developing a 360-degree awareness of their horse, focusing on comfort and adjustability in the reins. Lightness is described as...
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another Parberyism, this time it's about our equipment only being as good as the rider. Brett and Nat discuss spurs, the whip, the double bridle, and draw reins. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about working with Brett in one of our programs for dressage riders, head to www.performanceriders.com
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another Parberyism, this time it's 'you don't get judged on feel'. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about working with Brett in one of our programs for dressage riders, head to www.performanceriders.com
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another Parberyism, this time it's 'forward is one of the most unhelpful words in dressage'. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about working with Brett in one of our programs for dressage riders, head to www.performanceriders.com
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another Parberyism, this time it's 'a decision not to invest in growth is a decision to stay at the same level', and it's about working on ourselves as well-rounded humans. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about working with Brett in one of our programs for dressage riders, head to www.performanceriders.com
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another stolen Parberyism, this time from podcaster and author Tim Ferriss, and it's all about knowing vs doing. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about working with Brett in one of our programs for dressage riders, head to www.performanceriders.com
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another Parberyism; this time, one stolen (Brett prefers 'borrowed') from famous German Olympian Ulla Salzgeber, and it's all about focusing on what matters rather than getting psyched out comparing yourself with others. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about working with Brett in one of our programs for dressage riders, head to www.performanceriders.com
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another Parberyism; this time, it's about the slow and steady process of development, and how perfectionism can get in the way. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about working with Brett in one of our programs for dressage riders, head to www.performanceriders.com
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another Parberyism; this time, it's about becoming a 'silent' rider and presenting a harmonious picture by finding moments to disappear. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about working with Brett in one of our programs for dressage riders, head to www.performanceriders.com
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another Parberyism, this time it's about relinquishing the strong desire to 'help' your horse every step of the way to prevent issues, and rather allow the mistakes to happen. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about working with Brett in one of our programs for dressage riders, head to www.performanceriders.com
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another Parberyism, this time it's an odd one, 'Activating the third eye'. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about working with Brett in one of our programs for dressage riders, head to www.performanceriders.com
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another Parberyism, this time it's "if you're going to light the fire, you'd better be ready for the smoke". This the the first 'stolen' Parberyism! Courtesy of Patrik Kittel. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about working with Brett in one of our programs for dressage riders, head to www.performanceriders.com
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another Parberyism, this time it's "80% of this sport is mental, the rest is in your head". We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about our Performance Psychology program, head to www.performanceriders.com/resilientriders
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another "Parberyism", this time it's – 'There are no bad rides'. Ummmmm what!? You may beg to differ! :) We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about working with us, you're welcome to find a coaching or mentoring program that's the right fit for you at www.performanceriders.com
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another "Parberyism", this time it's – 'The enemy of a flying change is a rider who wants to make a flying change'. Let's dig into what happens when us riders get a little overzealous in our approach to training, especially the flying changes! We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about working with us, you're welcome to find a coaching or mentoring program that's the right fit for you at www.performanceriders.com
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another "Parberyism", this time it's – 'Our job as riders is to create the best possible version of our horses'. What's the best version of your horse, and are you on the right pathway to achieve that? Dressage is a sport of development over a long time and the sport itself will benefit our horses, but only if we apply the training concepts and horse management practices in the right way. So how do we know what the pathway of development is, and what indicato...
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another "Parberyism", this time it's – 'The voice inside your head should be your own'. You'll hear about the pitfalls of being over-coached or having too many different coaching influences, and how to ensure you are owning your own training direction. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about working with us, you're welcome to find a coaching or mentoring program that's the right fit for you at www.performanceriders.com
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another "Parberyism", this time it's – 'Exercises are for people, aids are for horses'. You'll hear about the vital piece of the puzzle that turns an exercise into a valuable rider-training-tool, and the benefits and limitations of training exercises. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about working with us, you're welcome to find a coaching or mentoring program that's the right fit for you at www.performanceriders.com
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another "Parberyism", this time it's – 'You won't get better scores by competing more'. You'll hear about the disadvantages of competing 'too much', how there usually isn't a link between more competitions and higher scores, and how often Brett likes to compete. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about working with us, you're welcome to find a coaching or mentoring program that's the right fit for you at www.performanceriders.com...
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another "Parberyism", this time it's – 'I'm aiming for a head full of structure and a body full of feel'. You'll hear about how Brett is creating a balance between riding with feel and structure, and which is more important. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about working with us, you're welcome to find a coaching or mentoring program that's the right fit for you at www.performanceriders.com
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another "Parberyism", this time it's – 'the consequences aren't high enough at the lower levels'. You'll hear about how winning at the lower levels doesn't equate to building a strong foundation for the upper levels, and how to prioritise what's important for progression at the lower levels. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about working with us, you're welcome to find a coaching or mentoring program that's the right fit for yo...
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another "Parberyism", this time it's – go crazy off the horse, not on the horse. The discussion covers dressage rider development including fitness, knowledge-building, skill acquisition, and sparing our horses from having to carry us through all of our development as riders. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about working with us, you're welcome to find a coaching or mentoring program that's the right fit for you at www.perform...
Dressage rider Brett Parbery and host Nat Foxon explore dressage concepts using a "Parberyism" that Brett has mentioned in his Performance Riders programs. In this episode the Parberyism is 'the best riders create time in the test'. Find out more about working with Brett and Nat at www.performanceriders.com
In this inaugural episode of The Parbery Podcast, Brett and Nat dig into the Parberyism – nothing replaces time in this sport. Is time the most valuable element in dressage? Are we all in too much of a rush with our training? Or are we wasting time? Enjoy the discussion, and you're welcome to find a coaching or mentoring program for you at www.performanceriders.com
