Podcast appearances and mentions of Heather Blitz

Arizona based dressage rider and trainer Cyndi Jackson would seem to have a full time job with ten horses in training and a roster of clients to teach. This is usually enough for most equestrians in a day. However for this 43 year old wife of Philip (aka PJ) and mother of seven year old Ronin, it's a day that starts when most people are asleep at 3am. That's the time Cyndi will be out on the trail, not riding but running for a couple of hours. Sometimes with a running partner and sometimes alone, she is dodging the rocks and rattle snakes in the canyons of southern Arizona as she trains for marathon races. Before her next race, Cyndi's goal is the challenge of running Rim to Rim to Rim in the Grand Canyon so agility is key as is her fitness. Her next race goal is the 2022 Boston Marathon. After running, Cyndi starts her day in the barn where training switches to dressage. A student of Heather Blitz and rider's biomechanics, her dream has long been to become an Olympian and with a promising young horse in training she is excited about his journey. Host: Chris StaffordFor more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women's sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World's First and Only Podcast Network for Women's Sport with more than 60 hosts, 1300+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million downloads. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.

On our weekly news magazine show Chris Stafford is alongside Nancy Gillen from Inside the Games who has the top stories from around the world of women’s sport. Joining us this week is U.S. Grand Prix Dressage rider, Pan American Gold and Silver Medalist and London Olympic Alternate Heather Blitz who has taken to a different saddle to get her adrenaline rush these days. Just back from riding the famous Moab Mountain Bike trails in Utah known for being some of the most challenging in the world, Heather, 51, explains how biking has helped her not only riding but also in her coaching. She has a fresh appreciation for her students who are learning new skills as she adapts to a different kind of balance and core strength. Top international stories we are covering this week: Tokyo 2020 update Women in sports governance - triathlon Women in sports governance - equestrian Women in sports governance - Ireland Women's Rugby World Cup  Expanded South Korean Curling Abuse Sarah Storey Wins Sunday Times Award Women's Handball to Start in Denmark Australian Open Kelly Simmons Revels in Smashing Barriers for Women's Football Gender Equity Forum Duration: 66 mins For more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s First and Only Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 60 hosts, 1300+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million downloads. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.  

On this week’s episode we revisit a conversation that we had with Heather Blitz and Dr. Inga Wolframm about the differences between good and great riders. Is talent inherent in a rider or can it be learned? How do great riders handle pressure when the stakes are high? There are some tools that riders can acquire to help them cope with the psychological aspects of performance.  This episode was first published in April 2014. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is The First and Only Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 1200+ episodes across 46 shows and more than 5 million downloads and feeds. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.

In this episode, we share a past interview with Grand Prix dressage rider, Heather Blitz. If you would rather read the transcription on our website, click here - https://howtodressage.com/interviews-with-grand-prix-riders/heather-blitz/ 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)

On the show today from day 7 of the World Equestrian Games Chris talks to Team USA Grade IV para dressage rider Annie Peavy who riders Royal Dark Chocolate and her coach Heather Blitz about their ride. And as the show jumpers prepare for the first class of the individual competition tomorrow Chris spoke to Team USA rider Laura Kraut who rider the 11 year old mare Zeremonie, and was also able to catch up with Team GB Chef d' Equipe Di Lampard to hear about her young squad that includes three championship debutantes including Amanda Derbyshire who was a guest on the show last year. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcast visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports Radio is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 2 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com. 

On the show today Chris Stafford chats to former USA Team rider Heather Blitz who reviews the Grand Prix Special and you can hear how impressed she was with the quality of the leading riders.  Women ruled today with all three podium places going to the girls in a nail biting finish with the top 3 riders.  Chris also spoke to the bronze medalist Britain's Charlotte Dujardin who was surprised herself to be on the podium with her young mare Mount St John Freestyle. Double Olympian Bettina Hoy who is coach of the Dutch eventing team, and Debbie Adams, rider, trainer and a volunteer cross country judge here at the World Equestrian Games tomorrow. They share their thoughts on the course and how it will ride and their impressions of this facility and how they are handling a major championships especially with a hurricane approaching.   For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcast visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports Radio is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 2 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com. 

On day 2 of the World Equestrian Games, the team dressage medals were decided and it came down to the anchor rider for Team USA to not only squeeze Sweden off the podium and to the home crowd’s delight they went one better to clinch the silver medal behind Germany. Chris Stafford spoke to former Team USA rider Heather Blitz about the how the competition unfolded and also to Germany’s Isabell Werth who performed an emotional test with Bella Rose to score 84.829% and finish on top of the individual leaderboard setting them up for the Grand Prix Special tomorrow. We also hear from another former Team USA rider Bonnie Mosser who shares her thoughts on the cross country course. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcast visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports Radio is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 2 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com. 

Para dressage rider Annie Peavy, 22, is heading for her second FEI World Equestrian Games, this time riding a different horses to the one she rode at the 2014 WEG in Normandy, France and in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Royal Dark Chocolate, or “Cocoa” as she is known to her friends, is turning out to be an ideal partner for the Florida based rider who has been trained by former Team USA rider Heather Blitz for the past five years. Four years on from her team debut at the world games and she is more mentally prepared and physically stronger—Annie cross trains in the gym four times a week, which includes boxing—she admits that she loves to punch!  She also runs 3 miles and rides a few horses every day. A student at Lynn University iAnnie is studying political science. With consistent results since the winter circuit in Florida, following the 2017 National Championship title and Annie’s experience as a team rider the pair will be heading to Tryon, NC for the games as an established partnership, physically and mentally ready to  take on the world. Chris Stafford spoke to Annie last week before one of her last shows ahead of the games.    For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcast visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports Radio is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 2 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com. 

On this episode of Welcome to the Barn, I am fortunate to have Annie Peavy. She talks to us about how she got started riding dressage, her expectations in Rio and whats comes next.  Her trainer Heather Blitz also joined… Read more → The post Welcome to the Barn - Annie Peavy U. S. Paralympic Equestrian Team Member first appeared on Equivoice.

U.S. Team Pan American Gold Medal Dressage rider Heather Blitz and Sports Psychologist Dr. Inga Wolframm from The Netherlands join Chris Stafford to discuss what they believe makes good riders great. As well a talent it also takes certain characteristics and mental skills to make it to the top and become a champion. Heather also shares her insight into the benefits of rider biomechanics. Visit us online at www.wispsports.com and follow us @ WiSP Sports. 

Heather Blitz has been having a stellar year with Oak Hill Ranch's stallion Ripline and has also been in the winner's circle with her Grand Prix partner Paragon. She offers some insight into training these two very different horses and shares her experiences of training a very talented horse, which itself presents challenges.  You can follow Heather  - Paragon - Ripline on Facebook and on Twitter @heatherblitz, @HRHParagon and @IamRipline. Post your comments and questions on the Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford. This Podcast is available as a free subscription on iTunes for download to your Smartphone Podcast App.

U.S. dressage rider Heather Blitz is back with news of her winning streak with Ripline, Paragon and Verida. Plus the story of Tootsie; not to be missed!  Visit Heather's website here and follow her on Facebook and Twitter @heatherblitz. Follow Paragon and Ripline on Twitter @HRHParagon and @IamRipline.  Join in the conversation on our Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford. You can download this podcast from the iTunes Podcast store to your Smartphone Podcast App.

Pan American dressage team gold and individual silver medalist Heather Blitz invites us to join her and her whippets on her deck to catch up with her latest news which includes Paragon, Ripline, Para-equestrian rider Annie Peavy, and we also hear about plans to drive a F1 car and skydive! It's a not-to-be-missed episode! Be sure to join Heather on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @heatherblitz, @HRHParagon, @IamRipline and @chrisestafford.

Heather Blitz joins Dr. Inga Wolframm and me to discuss the differences between good and great riders. Is talent inherent in a rider or can it be learned? How do great riders handle pressure when the stakes are high? There are some tools that riders can acquire to help them cope with the psychological aspects of performance. Tune in to find out.  Post your comments and questions on the Facebook Page or write to chris@chrisestafford.com. Read Inga's Blog here. Follow us on Twitter @heatherblitz, @ingawolframm and @chrisestafford.

Para-Dressage Coaches Heather Blitz and Jim Koford join their students to chat about the parallel relationship between para-dressage and able-bodied dressage training in this special Para episode. Listen in....Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Heather Blitz has an update on her preparations for the U.S. Olympic Selection Trials which take place next month and Chris is joined by Dr. Jenny Susser to introduce a new series on Rider Psychology. You can download the podcast on iTunes, catch the show on your SmartPhone App such as Podcaster, Hallway Feeds and Instacast or tune in right here..Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Heather Blitz joins Chris to wrap up the Wellington winter dressage circuit and her Olympic campaign. We also hear about her new ride and how as a young stallion prospect he is already showing promise of a great future. And Chris tells us what she is looking forward to when she goes to the London to cover the Olympic Games. Listen in...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Breeder Richard Freeman from Oak Hill Ranch shares his philosophy on breeding successful dressage horses as Heather Blitz returns to co-host this week. Download the podcast on iTunes or tune in right here...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Heather Blitz joins Chris to review the Pan American Games. You can download the podcast on iTunes or tune in right here...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Fresh from the US Team Selection Trials for the Pan American Games, Heather Blitz shares her experience of Gladstone while The Chronicle of the Horse’s Sara Leiser brings the reporter’s perspective on the USEF Festival of Champions. You can download the podcast on iTunes or tune in right here...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Heather Blitz and Catherine Haddad co-host the show this week and have fun reflecting on the European Championships, the upcoming U.S. Selection Trials, the use of whips and spurs and much more...You can listen to the podcast on iTunes or right here...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Heather Blitz is back with a student this week to unravel the language of dressage. Horse & Hound’s Dressage Editor Alice Collins brings us up to date with British Dressage & we also hear about the equine relief efforts in Alabama. You can listen in right here.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Heather Blitz returns with her latest training tip taken from the Dressage Radio Show. Heather speaks about tightening the curb chain. Listen in...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Heather Blitz discusses common training issues with Hannah Michaels and also offers a little known Tip of the Week. Take a listen right here.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Heather Blitz returns with her latest training tip taken from the Dressage Radio Show. Heather speaks about the transition from Prix St. George to Grand Prix. Listen in...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Tim Dutta of The Dutta Corporation explains what’s involved with flying equines around the world from Shetland Ponies to Olympic Champions. Richard Davison pays tribute to Jane Gregory. Heather Blitz is back in the co-host chair, listen in.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Mary Wanless joins Heather Blitz and Chris along with two students who attended a Ride With Your Mind Clinic in Florida last week. We have a report from Glenda McElroy on the Burbank CDI*, and we hear from Pippa Cuckson who revealed the absence of an FEI rule in dressage. Join in with us right here...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Heather Blitz and Catherine Haddad go head to head in the second round of the Dressage Quiz Show. Our listeners teaming up with Heather and Catherine are Debbie McNally and Liz Call. Join in the fun right here...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Heather Blitz returns with her latest training tip taken from the Dressage Radio Show. Heather speaks to us about the importance of the horse's balance. Listen in...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Heather Blitz is back following a double-header at the Gold Coast Opener and we are joined by two more winners from this weekend’s show; Young Rider Caroline Roffman and WEG team member Katherine Bateson-Chandler. Tune in right here...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

We have a Special Christmas Quiz Show this week with Heather Blitz and Debbie McNally playing Mary Lauritsen and Brittany Lincoln. Tune in for this battle of knowledge and wits, all in good humor, and it’s not just about dressage… Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Heather Blitz returns with her latest training tip taken from the Dressage Radio Show. Heather speaks to us about staying out of your horses way. Listen in...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Guenter Seidel brings us up-to-date on his road to recovery, we welcome Mary Phelps as an HRN Affiliate and Heather Blitz reviews iPhone Apps. All here on this week’s show…Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Part two of our series with Heather Blitz - Body Awareness and Mental Preparation. Listen in for some great advice…Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Heather Blitz joins me for Part One of a two part series. Staying Focused in the Warm-up and Training Takes Place at Home. Find out more right here…Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Heather Blitz returns to co-host the show this week and discuss the important topics of training in the heat and learning tests. Listen in…Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Julie McKean, a graduate of the Dressage Foundation’s Olympic Dream Program, shares her experience and what it has meant for her career. Heather Blitz is back in the hot seat this week. Listen in…Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Eva Salomon, U.S. Equestrian Federation’s Managing Director & Chef d’Equipe, Dressage shares first impressions of her new job with us, and Heather Blitz offers more words of wisdom. Listen in…Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Heather Blitz returns with her latest training tip taken from the Dressage Radio Show. Heather speaks to us about the use of your core muscles. Listen in...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Swedish rider, Patrik Kittel joins us this week when our conversation includes preparation for his first World Cup Final, plus President, Paul Cormier, tells us about the New England Dressage Association. Heather Blitz is my co-host. Listen in…Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Heather Blitz returns with her latest training tip taken from the Dressage Radio Show. Heather speaks to us about the use of your core muscles. Listen in...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Heather Blitz returns with her latest training tip taken from the Dressage Radio Show. Heather speaks to us about the warm up. Listen in...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Heather Blitz returns with her latest training tip taken from the Dressage Radio Show. Heather speaks to us about rein-back. Listen in...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Heather Blitz returns with her latest training tip taken from the Dressage Radio Show. Heather speaks to us about the importance of questioning everything. Listen in...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Heather Blitz returns with her latest training tip taken from the Dressage Radio Show. Heather speaks to us about moving forward properly. Listen in...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Heather is one of the Horse Radio Network family as co-host of the Dressage Radio Show at www.dressageradio.com. Every week on the show show does a training tip. We are going to incorporate some of her fantastic tips into this show so you can learn from them too. Listen in...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Heather Blitz speaks about training and her “Mind your Riding Tour” in America. She offers her perspective on how training has progressed and where it needs to go from here. Also, we are joined by the new co-host of the Eventing Radio Show, Chris Stafford. Plus, if you have a horse business you are going to want to meet Direct Marketing guru Matt Bailey of SiteLogic marketing. Listen in…Stable Scoop Episode 22 – Show Notes and Links:Check out the newest show on the Horse Radio Network, The Eventing Radio Show. The co-host of Eventing Radio, Chris Stafford, joins us to talk about what is in store for the new show and the exclusive coverage of the Rolex Three Day Event over the next 14 weeks. Listen to the first episode now.Join SiteLogic’s WEB.MAN.SHIP Clinic (just for people with equestrian businesses) and learn how you can make your website a profitable marketing tool. See all the details about this valuable clinic.Speaking to us from Denmark, Grand Prix Dressage rider Heather Blitz spoke about her upcoming “Mind your Riding Tour” of the United States. Plus, she expands on what she feels are the needed changes in the training of horses and riders today. Learn more about Heather and her tour.Don’t miss next week’s episode as we explore Aiken, South Carolina.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)