Podcasts about British Dressage

Equiteam's Liz Daniels and Louise Gillings chat about how moving the goal posts and changing your expectations at the last minute can often lead to disappointment and means that you forget to enjoy the moment. After an interesting few weeks as a coach, rider, friend and general observer, Liz asks Lou if she thinks our natural competitive streak can actually hinder our enjoyment levels, and why – once we get to an event – do we go from being proud just to qualify, to moving the goal posts and then disappointed that we didn't win?! We would love to hear your own thoughts, experiences and conclusions on this topic!

Equiteam's Liz Daniels chats to Olympic medal winner and dressage superstar, Becky Moody. Becky sprung into the mainstream spotlight ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics in a challenging time, and yet managed to steal everyone's hearts, with her homebred partner in crime, Jagerbomb. Currently ranked seventh in the FEI World Rankings, Becky takes a trip down memory lane and reflects on where her equestrian journey began. In a brilliantly honest podcast, Becky chats about Bomba's blog and where the inspiration to write from his viewpoint came from. You can follow Becky here: https://www.facebook.com/Moodydressage https://moodydressage.co.uk/ Sponsors: https://equidance.co.uk   

British Dressage Star Dujardin Suspended for 1 Yr for Excessively Whipping Horse

On our 159th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, in partnership with NAF, we speak to British dressage Olympic team bronze medallist, Becky Moody. She talks about the sliding doors moment in her career, why good movement isn't always a good thing in dressage horses, plus she discusses her Olympic debut in Paris. We hope you will enjoy listening.

Jazz Palmer / Premier - KBIS British Dressage Young Horse 4 Year Old Championship

Tune in to our latest episode where we dive deep into the thrilling dressage phase of the Paris Olympics.  Join Nicole, Sam, Diarm and special guest Mark Ruddock as they reflect on an unforgettable day of dressage that has set the stage for an epic competition.  From record-breaking performances to unexpected twists, we cover it all: Laura Collett's Phenomenal Performance: Laura sets an Olympic record with a stunning score of 17.5 on London 52, leaving everyone in awe. Michael Jung's Close Pursuit: Michael Jung, the legend, delivers a near-perfect ride on Chipmunk, scoring 17.8 and heating up the competition. Standout Moments: Explore the fascinating dynamics and standout performances that have reshaped the leaderboard. But that's not all! Listeners also get exclusive insights from eventing legend Tina Cook, who shares her thoughts on the challenging cross-country course.

Morning! A collab with British Dressage again this week - this time we chat about the different competition pathways available to BD Youth members, as well as diving into our own experiences of them...We hope you enjoy and as always, please do leave us a review and feedback if you have enjoyed this episode.Lots of love, Joanna & Evie x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicki is the host of ‘In Conversation' style sessions on the BBC Gardeners' World Live Theatre, where she'll lead candid conversations with experts including Monty Don, Adam Frost and Carol Klein, to name but a few. She first hosted the Theatre in 2022, and has done so ever since. Visitors can book seats at the same time as booking tickets Nicki Chapman is an accomplished TV presenter and broadcaster known for her work including the nation's favourite Escape To The Country and for BBC1. She previously worked in the music industry.Nicki has become a mainstay of the BBC presenting team, being a central figure during the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.She's a regular presenter for Radio 2, often sitting in for Zoe Ball on the Breakfast Show and Vanessa Feltz on Early Breakfast. She has also hosted three documentaries: The Fuller Picture (an in-depth interview with music entrepreneur Simon Fuller), Here We Come – The Monkees at 50, and Let's Abba Party.Having started her career as a Promotions Assistant at MCA Records, Nicki quickly become one of the youngest and most successful publicists in the industry. Three years later she moved to RCA Records as Head of TV Promotions, before joining Brilliant! PR Company where she was joint partner for five years. Her vast knowledge of the music industry led Nicki to be a judge on ITV's Popstars and then subsequently on Pop Idol. Having met with Simon Fuller in the nineties Nicki joined his management company 19 Entertainment in January 2001 as Creative Director, working with artists and personalities such as Annie Lennox, David and Victoria Beckham, Will Young, The Spice Girls, Carrie Underwood and S Club 7.Lockdown presented an opportunity for Nicki to further spread her wings, this time working on a podcast from her home studio called Talking Success where she interviewed some of the biggest names in the media and the arts.Nicki is a proud Ambassador for British Dressage and a keen and active supporter of Teenage Cancer Trust, Childline and Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy. After successful brain surgery in 2019, Nicki is now a passionate Ambassador for The Brain Tumour Charity.

Do you ever meet people in this life that you are immediately drawn to? What is the defining factor for you? For us, often it's a blend of grit, charisma, authenticity and a multifaceted skillset - which this episode's guest certainly has in spades! Like many of the equestrian parents we've spoken to, Ali Surrey Dane has multiple hats to wear... She runs and owns a livery yard - Hurston Dressage and Eventing She's a British Dressage Coaching Certificate L3 coach and List 3 British Dressage judge She's a rider (although seems to take that title with a pinch of salt!) She's a Non-Executive Director for both the British Grooms Association and the Equestrian Employers Association Of course, she's also a mummy, too - to one gorgeous little boy, Rafael! How does she do it all... we'll never really know! But, on a sunny day in mid-March, we got up close and personal with the wonderful lady, herself. In this episode, listeners can hear a little bit more about... What Ali really think the equestrian industry needs more of (Clue: it's not horses!) How she managed to buy herself a little Lusitano gelding... and not a big warmblood mare? How a rough pregnancy doesn't necessarily mean a slow return to riding! Her son and his namesake How equestrian employers need to make changes for parents to sustain their own businesses Plus, much more... in true Equestrian Mums Club fashion! --- Want to hear more from the Equestrian Mums Club? We're over on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube - find us with the handle @equestrianmumsclub or head to our profile page for the link straight there. Make sure to hit the follow button for more content like this!

Morning!This is the first in our monthly instalments of episodes in collaboration with British Dressage and BD Youth - how exciting!This month, we are chatting about coaches and young judges... can you guess which one of us is the most judgemental?!We hope you enjoy! Lots of love, Joanna & Evie (& BD Youth) x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 147th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, in partnership this month with Charles Owen, we speak to British dressage Olympian Richard Davison. He talks about Britain's chances at the Paris 2024 Olympics, plus why he loves the sport. We hope you will enjoy listening.

Elevate your Dressage game with insights from our latest Grassroots Show: Maximising Marks featuring expert advice from dressage judge Mark Ruddock. Discover essential strategies to enhance your dressage performance, understand the marking system, and learn the secrets to perfecting your test. Mark shares invaluable tips on achieving harmony and the importance of presentation, aiming to help riders secure every possible mark in their tests. Guests: Mark Ruddock, recently elected Chairperson of Dressage Ireland, is a respected figure within the equestrian community, both in Ireland and the UK. Based in Co Wexford, his election to this pivotal role comes with the commitment to continue the advancement of dressage in Ireland, building on the foundation laid by his predecessors. With an extensive background as a list one judge for Dressage Ireland and British Dressage, Mark brings a wealth of experience to the position. His dedication to the sport is evident not only through his judging credentials but also in his role as a coach, where he guides riders from Pony Club level up to high performance in dressage and eventing​. In addition to his administrative and coaching roles, Ruddock is actively involved in promoting the sport through innovative means, such as overseeing virtual dressage competitions. These events, appreciated for their accessibility and engagement, highlight his forward-thinking approach to fostering the dressage community. His vision for Dressage Ireland includes a focus on membership feedback for strategic planning, closer cooperation with Para Equestrian Ireland, and seeking beneficial engagements with Horse Sport Ireland for the betterment of high-performance teams and individual riders. Sponsor: This show is very kindly supported by Foran Equine. For more than 45 years, Foran Equine has been applying its science for your success. Their equine health and performance products are available in over 50 countries worldwide. They apply leading scientific research and the experience of their multi-disciplinary team including veterinary surgeons, chemists, and equine nutritionists to develop high-performance supplements. Connolly's Red Mills are offering 15% off Foran Equine products to Podcast listeners! Use the code EquiRatingsPodcast15 to receive your discount. View the full collection here. Note this does not apply to the already discounted Pre-Fuel & Refuel combo packs. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Emma Blundell/ KBIS British Dressage 5 year old

Nicola Mahoney/ KBIS British Dressage Young Horse 4 year old

Ashley Jenkins/ KBIS British Dressage Young Horse 4 year old

Amy Woodhead/ KBIS British Dressage 5 year old

Tom Goode/ KBIS British Dressage 6 year old

Nicola Buchanan/ KBIS British Dressage Young Horses 7 year old

British Dressage a delighted to announce the extension of the sponsorship with LeMieux with a new three year deal.

The very mention of sitting trot is enough to make many riders cringe. Although sitting trot is not required in dressage tests until you reach Medium level in British Dressage, your seat is a very effective aid that you can use in combination with your rein and leg aids. Therefore, it's worth learning how to ride sitting trot properly without inflicting pain on yourself or your horse!So, in this podcast episode, we will cover when you should and shouldn't sit to the trot, how not to start sitting trot, and take you through the steps on how to sit to your horse's trot comfortably without bouncing.(Please note: This is an updated and expanded version of our previous 'How to Improve Your Sitting Trot' episode)-------------If you would rather read the article on our blog, click here - https://howtodressage.com/for-the-rider/improve-sitting-trot/To take our Big Dressage Quiz, click here - https://howtodressage.com/big-dressage-quiz/To view our equestrian books and training diaries on Amazon, click here - https://amzn.to/2SFL633     To check out The Complete Online Dressage Course, click here - https://course.howtodressage.comIf you would like to follow our Facebook Page, click here - https://www.facebook.com/HowToDressage/FREE DOWNLOAD: 7 Simple Steps to Boost Your Dressage Scoreshttps://howtodressage.com/7-simple-steps/-------------ADVERTISEMENTS 

Keri international dressage rider, trainer and British dressage judge. In this episode we discuss Keri's goals of becoming an Olympic judge in the future her passion for judging how it began , challenges along the way and much more ….

Are judges really as scary as we sometimes think? This is just one of the questions that EquiTeam's Liz Daniels put to British Dressage Judge Gillian Peters, on this week's podcast. Gillian is a BD List 1 judge, the Scottish Judge Regional representative, a coach and has also competed to advanced level, an accolade of achievements she has juggled around a job and family life. Gillian shares where the motivation for her inspiring journey to become a List 1 judge came from, and why she drove 1,000 miles to judge ten horses. Adding a brilliant perspective from inside the judge's box, Gillian shares why sometimes the judges might be as apprehensive as the riders trotting down the centre line, and why she thinks getting a nine is achievable. With a clear passion for the sport and training, Gillian delves into why she thinks test riding training is invaluable, and why training to be a judge is now more accessible than ever before. Whether you're interested in becoming a judge, or are a rider yourself, this is a must-listen episode to dispel the myths of being a judge.  Find out more about how to become a British Dressage judge or get involved in dressage writing  here  Topics include: British Dressage  Dressage Judging  Dressage riding  Equestrianism  List 1 Judging 

British Dressage Development Officer for Scotland, Ashley Stewart joins Liz on this week's podcast to chat about all things dressage.  If you're unsure of the difference between Quest, Petplan Area Festivals and Regionals then this is the podcast for you as Ashley gives a clear insight into getting started with British Dressage. In addition to uncovering the championship pathways, Liz and Ashley chat about representing Scotland – which might be more achievable than you think. And of course it would be a dressage chat without the mention of white boots and bling – are you new school or old school?! The self-acclaimed Queen of bling shares her thoughts. For more information on British Dressage click here or to contact Ashley directly you can email her Ashley.Stewart@britishdressage.co.uk  Topics include:  British Dressage Pathways  MyQuest and Team Quest  Petplan Area Festivals  Regional Championships  Compete for your region   

The ‘free walk' is a movement that appears in all dressage tests up to medium level (British Dressage).Riders often neglect it in their home schooling sessions, which is a very costly omission given that the free walk is often worth double marks!Even if your horse doesn't naturally have the best walk in the world, there are things you can do to improve the free walk and maximize your score.So, in this podcast episode, we're going to cover what makes an excellent free walk, how to ride this movement, the common mistakes you need to avoid, and exercises to help you improve this pace. (Please note: This is an updated and expanded version of our previous 'How to Improve the Free Walk on a Long Rein' episode)-------------If you would rather read the article on our blog, click here - https://howtodressage.com/the-horses-paces/improve-free-walk-long-rein/To take our Big Dressage Quiz, click here - https://howtodressage.com/big-dressage-quiz/To view our equestrian books and training diaries on Amazon, click here - https://amzn.to/2SFL633     To check out The Complete Online Dressage Course, click here - https://course.howtodressage.comIf you would like to follow our Facebook Page, click here - https://www.facebook.com/HowToDressage/FREE DOWNLOAD: 7 Simple Steps to Boost Your Dressage Scoreshttps://howtodressage.com/7-simple-steps/-------------ADVERTISEMENTSThe Complete Online Dressage Course by How To Dressage - https://howtodressage.com/complete-online-dressage-course/

Imagine being told that you were in the wrong warm up ring just because you were riding a native pony. This is what happened to Sarah Vousden as she warmed up for her Advanced Medium test on her traditional cob. Many of us would let this scare and intimidate us but not Sarah who thrives on feeling like the under-dog.  So what does it take to train a hairy traditional cob called Harley and a sharp and very spooky connie called George to PSG level? According to Sarah, determination, the right mindset and the tenacity to keep going. After feeling disappointed with consistently low marks at elementary, Sarah recognised that she had to change her mindset and not be disappointed with the scores, because the horses were doing the best that they could. But that didn't mean that they couldn't progress up the levels and after a conversation with her coach Tom Graham they decided to focus on training the movements and see where they got too. And that's how Sarah found herself wearing tails and dancing her way down the centre line at PSG level. Happy listening, we hope you come away feeling as inspired as we did! Topics include: British Dressage Training for Prix St George level Overcoming confidence issues Horses are meant to be fun Not everyone needs a flashy warmblood horse to do dressage Changing your mindset www.equiteam.co.uk                

British Dressage have a competition structure that has been designed to give riders more choice than ever. Great in so many ways but if you haven't done it before it can be a bit mind blowing when you are getting started! In this episode Liz Daniels and Liz Somerville chat about how they got started, why they love being members of British Dressage and the different pathways and options available to every rider, no matter the level or aspirations. We've got a helpful blog with all the different pathways, qualification criteria, important dates and direct links to BD's qualifying points over on our EquiTeam website. To find out more and come and join our EquiTeam community click here https://bit.ly/3vUrGvm Or come and find us at our social media channels Instagram - https://bit.ly/3k5SaYA Facebook - https://bit.ly/3Gse5R3 Topics include: British Dressage Team Quest British Dressage MyQuest British Dressage Petplan Area Festivals British Dressage Regionals Membership Dressage Pathways British Dressage qualification British Dressage National Championships

This week Liz, Lou and Liz S are back together for a special EquiTeam catch up. As well as all of the educational and fun content we have enjoyed producing for our EquiTeam members, our Facebook group EquiTeam Connected has been busier than ever with posts and questions about Atypical Myopathy, how to get started with British Dressage, confidence blips, HRT, and loads of encouragement and support when needed. Have a listen to find out more about our exciting Christmas advert competition and how you can be in with a chance to win some incredible prizes. Our new recommend a friend scheme has also just launched and every time you recommend us to a friend and they sign up, we're giving away one of our awesome EquiTeam bobble hats or hat silks. Find out how to join our supportive, kind and fun group, and experience a bit of the EquiTeam magic for yourself …here

This week's episode is a good one! After reading about David's story on Team Oakden's Facebook page we knew we had to interview him. After a break from riding and not intending to start again, a chance encounter whilst at the dentist, led to David and his wife Krishna finding themselves at Dunbog Farm with two new horses. David chats to EquiTeam's Liz Daniels about the ups and downs of his inspiring journey, including how close he came to giving up after disappointments with his first horse George and an injury shortly after buying the very lovely Hamish. Luckily for David, after sending a message to his trainers Sarah and James Oakden telling them he was giving up, they decided to ignore it for a few weeks and slowly built David's confidence back up. Roll on the end of the season and David and Hamish have completed Blair BE90, been out pointing their toes to win at British Dressage and recently came home from show jumping with a second in their first British Novice. Massive thanks to David for being so candid about his journey, we can't wait to follow your journey with Hamish

In our 104th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, supported by NAF, H&H's Polly Bryan talks to super-groom Alan Davies, who works for dressage royalty Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin. On this week's episode he reminisces about Valero's retirement ceremony and more. H&H's Pippa Roome and the H&H team then discuss making decisions on vet treatment of horses, a boost of government money to improve participation in horse sport and a new British Dressage system for training judges. Finally, we'll hear from two vets; Rick Farr from Farr & Pursey Equine and the Royal Veterinary College's Andy Fiske-Jackson. They give us a light-hearted look into the smelly side of a vet's life. We hope you'll enjoy listening.

Sophie has won so many Olympic medals including individual Gold at Rio including team Gold and individual silver Recently at Tokyo . I find out about her general philosophy and what the future holds

In the second episode of a new podcast series, which explores which interesting hobbies pharmacists get up to in their spare time, Anna Robinson – a specialist clinical pharmacist for the NHS and research assistant at Newcastle University – talks about competing in British Dressage with her horse Reuben.

Claire Moore - Class 22 - British Dressage Medium Silver 30th June 2021

Bert is a Canadian Paralympian, International Grade 3 Para-Equestrian dressage rider. She also competes in able-bodied British Dressage competitions, so far, up to Advanced Medium level and training up to Grand Prix. Bert is currently on the Equestrian Canada National Team Program. So far in her career she has competed as part of the Canadian team at the 2018 World Equestrian Games, 2016 Rio Paralympics and finished 4th Individually at the 2014 World Equestrian Games.

Catch up with British International Dressage rider Lara Butler . We chat all things dressage and find out more about Lara's future plans

After a request for an episode covering prohibited substances and how to make sure you're on the right side of the rules, we sit down with Claire Williams the Executive Director of the British Equestrian Trade Association about their NOPS scheme, what that involves and what we need to be careful of to make sure we don't fall foul of their prohibited substances list. This one is super important if you compete affiliated with any organisation, not just British Eventing, British Showjumping, British Dressage or the FEI, as more and more Pony Clubs and Riding Clubs are testing for this stuff. Let us know what you think! 

Celebrating 50 years of the Bird Garden. Harewood Bird Garden is a home to over 40 species of birds from around the world. Visit, and you will see the critically endangered Bali starling, charismatic and colourful parrots, as well as our popular colony of Humboldt penguins. Learn about the birds that we care for, explore their characteristics, their conservation status and what makes them unique. See one of the worlds’ largest owl species or listen to our flock of Zebra finches. It’s a wonderful place to discover with your own brood!

Celebrating 50 years of the Bird Garden. Harewood Bird Garden is a home to over 40 species of birds from around the world. Visit, and you will see the critically endangered Bali starling, charismatic and colourful parrots, as well as our popular colony of Humboldt penguins. Learn about the birds that we care for, explore their characteristics, their conservation status and what makes them unique. See one of the worlds’ largest owl species or listen to our flock of Zebra finches. It’s a wonderful place to discover with your own brood!

Celebrating 50 years of the Bird Garden Harewood Bird Garden is a home to over 40 species of birds from around the world. Visit, and you will see the critically endangered Bali starling, charismatic and colourful parrots, as well as our popular colony of Humboldt penguins. Learn about the birds that we care for, explore their characteristics, their conservation status and what makes them unique. See one of the worlds’ largest owl species or listen to our flock of Zebra finches. It’s a wonderful place to discover with your own brood!

Celebrating 50 years of the Bird Garden - Harewood's Significant Collections Harewood Bird Garden is a home to over 40 species of birds from around the world. Visit, and you will see the critically endangered Bali starling, charismatic and colourful parrots, as well as our popular colony of Humboldt penguins. Learn about the birds that we care for, explore their characteristics, their conservation status and what makes them unique. See one of the worlds’ largest owl species or listen to our flock of Zebra finches. It’s a wonderful place to discover with your own brood!

Celebrating 50 years of the Bird Garden - Rare Birds Harewood Bird Garden is a home to over 40 species of birds from around the world. Visit, and you will see the critically endangered Bali starling, charismatic and colourful parrots, as well as our popular colony of Humboldt penguins. Learn about the birds that we care for, explore their characteristics, their conservation status and what makes them unique. See one of the worlds’ largest owl species or listen to our flock of Zebra finches. It’s a wonderful place to discover with your own brood!

In this episode, we discuss the route to becoming a British Dressage judge. If you would rather read the article on our blog, click here - https://howtodressage.com/dressage-theory/poles-improve-way-of-going/ To view our equestrian books and training diaries on Amazon, click here - https://amzn.to/2SFL633 To get some FREE STUFF, click here - https://howtodressage.com/free-stuff/ If you would like to join our Facebook Group, click here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/howtodressagegroup/ If you would like to join our dressage forum, click here - https://howtodressage.com/community/ If you would like to support the show and donate via PayPal, click here - https://www.paypal.me/howtodressage Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/howtodressage)

Christmas at Harewood - A Night at the Mansion It’s ‘after hours’, the doors are closed and it’s the moment when Harewood House really comes alive. The statues are singing, the paintings are gossiping and there’s hustle and bustle both above and below stairs, with the anticipation of an important guest in the run up to a truly festive Christmas. Created by acclaimed British artistic duo Davy & Kristin McGuire, from Studio McGuire, open the doors, look under the stairs, listen out for chatter and gossip and follow the music as Yorkshire’s most exciting country house presents its interpretation of Christmas. With workshops, festive-themed music, events, market weekends, cooking demonstrations and, of course, an opportunity to meet with Father & Mrs Christmas, there’s much to explore this festive season at Harewood.

Christmas at Harewood - A Night at the Mansion It’s ‘after hours’, the doors are closed and it’s the moment when Harewood House really comes alive. The statues are singing, the paintings are gossiping and there’s hustle and bustle both above and below stairs, with the anticipation of an important guest in the run up to a truly festive Christmas. Created by acclaimed British artistic duo Davy & Kristin McGuire, from Studio McGuire, open the doors, look under the stairs, listen out for chatter and gossip and follow the music as Yorkshire’s most exciting country house presents its interpretation of Christmas. With workshops, festive-themed music, events, market weekends, cooking demonstrations and, of course, an opportunity to meet with Father & Mrs Christmas, there’s much to explore this festive season at Harewood.

Class 14 Lemieux Gold Championship FEI Grand Prix

Class 2 Fairfax Saddles Prix St George - Mount St John Valencia Class 5 Cavalor Inter II Gold - Gio Class 15 Saracen Inter I Freestyle Gold & Supreme Champion - Mount St John Valencia

Class 16 TopSpec Medium Gold

Class 6 Dodson & Horrell Novice Gold

Class 7 Saracen Horse Feeds Inter I Gold

Class 10 TopSpec Medium Silver

Class 8 Equissage Para Classes: * Grade 5 Charlotte Cundall on LJT Simply Red