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Welcome to The Dressage Connection, where we are demystifying dressage training so your connection with your horse can flourish & you can start making sustainable momentum in your riding. Beth Carter is an Australian Dressage Trainer, Coach & the human behind BC Performance Horses with a passion for making correct dressage training understandable & accessible for every horse & rider. Through this podcast Beth will explore her beliefs that every horse benefits from dressage training & that it is possible to develop a horse that produces high quality work that scores well while having an epic connection with your horse. Get ready to build foundations that will support you through the levels, own your role as your horses trainer & fall back in love with riding your horse. So put your foot in the stirrup & let’s build that dressage connection. 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/bc.performancehorses 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: https://www.facebook.com/bcperformancehorse 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬: www.bcperformancehorses.com 𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 + 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dressagecommunicationandconnection

Beth Carter | BC Performance Horses


    • Feb 13, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    EP22: Off The Horse Rider Conditioning with Natasha Gunston [The Eventing Physiologist]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 44:31


    In this episode, Beth introduces rider specific exercise physiologist Natasha Gunston, also known as The Eventing Physiologist to chat about how you can improve your position off the horse as a taste of what you can expect from her as a guest coach inside The Dressage Dream. Work with us in The Dressage Dream. You can find Beth: On her Instagram: @bc.performancehorses In her Facebook Community: Dressage Communication + Connection & on her website: www.bcperformancehorses.com You can find Natasha: On her instagram: @theeventingphysiologist On her Facebook: The Eventing Physiologist On her Website: www.eventingphysiologist.com

    EP21: Perspectives From "C" with Dressage Judge: Ally O'Neill

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 71:49


    In case you've ever wondered what the judges are thinking... Ally O'Neill is here to shed light on what's going on, on the other side of the centerline. Ally shares her perspective as a trainer, coach & A level Judge while giving her insights into what goes into the training & ring craft behind a 70% dressage test [spolier: "it's very achievable"] as a taste of what you're going to get by working with her inside Beth's signature program, The Dressage Dream. You can find Beth: On her instagram: @bc.performancehorses In her Facebook Community: Dressage Communication + Connection & on her website: www.bcperformancehorses.com You can find Ally: On her Instagram: @allyoneilldressage On her Facebook: Ally ONeill Dressage Work with us in The Dressage Dream.

    EP20: Enhancing Your Riding With Online Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 24:09


    The future of dressage has arrived. In this episode Beth breaks down how her online programs compare to traditional lessons. You can find Beth: On her instagram: @bc.performancehorses In her Facebook Community: Dressage Communication + Connection & on her website: www.bcperformancehorses.com Program Links:FREE Guide To Getting The Most Out Of Your Rides Perfect Your Position Foundational Series The Dressage Dream

    EP19: How 2023 Went Off The Rails & Setting Goals For The New Year.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 17:04


    New Year ~ Let's go! Did you end 2023 feeling like "wtf just happend?" Beth shares how 2023 didn't go to plan for her & she's pivoting her short term goals in 2024. She walks you through her goal setting strategy to inspire your own goals for the new year. You can find Beth: On her instagram: @bc.performancehorses In her Facebook Community: Dressage Communication + Connection & on her website: www.bcperformancehorses.com See how you can work with Beth right now.

    EP18: The Things That Are Holding You Back From Reaching Your Full Potential

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 17:18


    It's time to stop making excuses and start owning your dressage dreams. In this episode, Beth outlines the things that are holding you and your horse back from reaching your full potential in your riding. You can find Beth: On her instagram: @bc.performancehorses In her Facebook Community: Dressage Communication + Connection & on her website: www.bcperformancehorses.com See how you can work with Beth right now.

    EP17: Knowing When To Move Up A Level In Dressage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 14:44


    Ever wondered when is the right time to move up a level in dressage? Find out in this episode of The Dressage Connection. You can find Beth: On her instagram: @bc.performancehorses In her Facebook Community: Dressage Communication + Connection & on her website: www.bcperformancehorses.com Grab Beth's FREE Guide to Getting The Most Out Of Your Rides Here.

    EP16: My Journey To Escaping External Pressure In My Riding [& How You Can Too]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 13:53


    In this episode, Beth tells her story of how she came to the decision to never go against her gut feelings in her riding & gives advice on how you can do the same. You can find Beth: On her instagram: @bc.performancehorses In her Facebook Community: Dressage Communication + Connection & on her website: www.bcperformancehorses.com Grab Beth's FREE Guide to Getting The Most Out Of Your Rides Here.

    EP15: The Secret To Developing Your Horses Topline

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 15:27


    Stop struggling with your horses topline. Beth shares the secrets to developing your horses topline so you can stop asking random Facebook Groups who leave you feeling more confused than when you started. You can find Beth: On her instagram: @bc.performancehorses In her Facebook Community: Dressage Communication + Connection & on her website: www.bcperformancehorses.com Grab Beth's FREE Guide to Getting The Most Out Of Your Rides Here. Listen to CEN Podcasts episode "Protein Facts" here.

    EP14: Letting Your Horse Guide Your Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 20:08


    Get on your horses wave length. In this episode of The Dressage Connection, Beth guides you through horse psychology & gives you some tools to let your horse guide you through your training. Grab Beth's FREE Guide to Getting The Most Out Of Your Rides Here. You can find Beth: On her instagram: @bc.performancehorses In her Facebook Community: Dressage Communication + Connection & on her website: www.bcperformancehorses.com

    EP13: Breeding Dressage Horses with Kaitlin Colless of Sevenoaks Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 55:40


    In this special episode of The Dressage Connection, Beth interviews Hanoverian Breeder Kaitlin Colless where they discuss her breeding program, travelling to Germany to meet stallions, the process of breeding using Frozen semen, her tips for new breeders & more. You can find Kaitlin: On Facebook. On Instagram. You can find Beth: On her instagram: @bc.performancehorses In her Facebook Community: Dressage Communication + Connection & on her website: www.bcperformancehorses.com Grab Beth's FREE Guide to Getting The Most Out Of Your Rides Here.

    EP12: Inside Leg to Outside Rein Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 18:14


    Beth takes you on a deep dive through the elusive Inside Leg to Outside Rein Connection. For a deeper look into straightness, bend & the lateral movements ~ check out her Dressage Gymnastics Masterclass. For more information on the Foundational Series go here [you can use the podcast exclusive code TheDressageConnection for $50 AUD off the series]. Grab Beth's FREE Guide to Getting The Most Out Of Your Rides Here. You can find Beth: On her instagram: @bc.performancehorses In her Facebook Community: Dressage Communication + Connection & on her website: www.bcperformancehorses.com

    EP11: Moving to Queensland With 3 Horses

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 17:14


    Beth is back from her podcasting hiatas. In this episode she fills you in on her move with her 3 horses from NSW, to QLD Australia. She shares her travel journey, her tips for travelling horses interstate & what's next for her & her horses. Grab my FREE Guide to Getting The Most Out Of Your Rides Here. For more information on the Foundational Series go here [you can use the podcast exclusive code TheDressageConnection for $50 AUD off my signature masterclass series]. You can find Beth: On her instagram: @bc.performancehorses In her Facebook Community: Dressage Communication + Connection & on her website: www.bcperformancehorses.com

    EP10: Developing Quality Through Groundwork

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 18:05


    Beth shares how she uses lunging, long reining & short steps in hand to develop quality in her horses from young horses to FEI horses. For more information on the Foundational Series go here [you can use the podcast exclusive code TheDressageConnection for $50 AUD off the series]. To find out more about the FROM THE GROUND UP Masterclass: go here You can find Beth: On her instagram: @bc.performancehorses In her Facebook Community: Dressage Communication + Connection & on her website: www.bcperformancehorses.com

    EP9: Investing In A Professional Trainer | Expectations vs. Reality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 16:43


    If you're considering investing in professional training for your horse, whether with Beth or with someone else, this is the podcast episode for you. In this episode Beth opens up about what to expect when you invest in professional training as well as talking about her priorities as a trainer & breaking down her pricing. If you're interested in chatting to Beth about her training services, you can get in touch: On her instagram: @bc.performancehorses In her Facebook Community: Dressage Communication + Connection & on her website: www.bcperformancehorses.com If you enjoyed this episode make sure to follow, rate & review this podcast to help more people find their dressage connection.

    EP8: My Approach To Young Horse Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 17:18


    Beth talks you through her process behind training young horses to feel confident in correct foundations right from the beginning of their ridden career. You can find Beth: On her instagram: @bc.performancehorses In her Facebook Community: Dressage Communication + Connection & on her website: www.bcperformancehorses.com If you enjoyed this episode make sure to follow, rate & review this podcast to help more people find their dressage connection.

    EP7: Understanding The Half Halt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 16:56


    The dreaded half halt - we've all heard of it, but do you understand it? In this episode Beth talks you through the half halt: what are they? when do you use them? how do you ride them? You can find Beth: On her instagram: @bc.performancehorses In her Facebook Community: Dressage Communication + Connection & on her website: www.bcperformancehorses.com If you enjoyed this episode make sure to follow, rate & review this podcast to help more people find their dressage connection.

    EP6: My Journey With The Contact

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 18:16


    In this episode Beth takes you back through the experiences that shaped her understanding of the contact & gives insight into what she looks for when training contact, frame & connection in her horses. For more information on the Foundational Series go here [you can use the podcast exclusive code TheDressageConnection for $50 AUD off the series]. For more information on the CONNECTION Masterclass go here. You can find Beth: On her instagram: @bc.performancehorses In her Facebook Community: Dressage Communication + Connection & on her website: www.bcperformancehorses.com If you enjoyed this episode make sure to follow, rate & review this podcast to help more people find their dressage connection.

    EP5: The Components of Responsiveness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 21:01


    Every horse can be a responsive horse with the right training! In this episode Beth takes you through the components that make it possible to train responsiveness in your horse. For more information on the Foundational Series go here [you can use the podcast exclusive code TheDressageConnection for $50 AUD off the series]. For more informantion on the Build Your Responsive Horse Masterclass go here. You can find Beth: On her instagram: @bc.performancehorses In her Facebook Community: Dressage Communication + Connection & on her website: www.bcperformancehorses.com If you enjoyed this episode make sure to follow, rate & review this podcast to help more people find their dressage connection.

    BEHIND THE RIDER I: Chats With My Mentor, Emma Flavelle-Watts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 40:42


    Beth takes you behind the curtains of her riding career in the first episode of her new mini series “Behind The Rider". In this episode Beth interviews her mentor Emma Flavelle-Watts, where they discuss Emma's time in Germany, her Grand Prix career, training philosophy, competition strategy, building the ultimate equestrian property & more. You can follow Emma On Instagram: @eflavellewatts On Facebook: Emma Flavelle-Watts Dressage For more information on the Foundational Series go here [don't forget to use the podcast exclusive code TheDressageConnection for $50 AUD off the series]. You can find Beth: On her instagram: @bc.performancehorses In her Facebook Community: Dressage Communication + Connection & on her website: www.bcperformancehorses.com If you enjoyed this episode make sure to follow, rate & review this podcast to help more people find their dressage connection.

    EP3: Choosing A Trainer That Aligns With You [& My Trainer Identity]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 19:51


    In this episode Beth talks you through her tips for finding the right trainer for you [spoiler: not every trainer is right for every rider] while also discussing her training philosophy & what she herself looks for in a trainer. You can find Beth: On her instagram: @bcperformancehorses In her Facebook Community: Dressage Communication + Connection & on her website www.bcperformancehorses.com If you enjoyed this episode make sure to follow, rate & review this podcast to help more people find their dressage connection.

    EP2: The Essential Elements of Dressage Training

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 33:01


    Join Beth as she goes back to basics to discuss the essential elements needed to train your dressage horse through the levels successfully - whether you have big dressage dreams or just want to do whats right by your horse. For more information on the Foundational Series go here [don't forget to use the podcast exclusive code TheDressageConnection for $50 AUD off the series]. You can find Beth: On her instagram: @bc.performancehorses In her Facebook Community: Dressage Communication + Connection & on her website www.bcperformancehorses.com If you enjoyed this episode make sure to follow, rate & review this podcast to help more people find their dressage connection.

    EP1: Finding My Dressage Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 32:55


    Get a feel for The Dressage Connection host Beth Carter, as she discusses her journey to finding her dressage connection. From horse mad kid being influenced in the dressage direction, to a hard working teen spending every school holidays experiencing what it was like to work in a professional stable, to getting on a plane and flying from Australia to Germany to spend 2 years as a working student, to starting her own training business - BC Performance Horses + all the lessons learned in between & beyond. You can find Beth: On her instagram: @bcperformancehorses In her Facebook Community: Dressage Communication + Connection & on her website www.bcperformancehorses.com If you enjoyed this episode make sure to follow, rate & review this podcast to help more people find their dressage connection.

    The Dressage Connection TEASER

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 1:00


    The Dressage Connection with Beth Carter is coming on May 17! If you're ready to simplify dressage training, build foundations that will support you through the levels, own your role as your horses trainer & fall back in love with riding your horse then subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss it!

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