23 episodes

Welcome to Poles, Piaffe and Prosecco! In our podcast, Grand Prix dressage rider, trainer and pole specialist Tania Grantham of Inspire Dressage joins journalist Katie Gilmour to answer your training queries, and your equestrian lifestyle dilemmas. From achieving the correct bend to tempi changes, managing your work-horse balance and the expectations of a non horsey partner, Poles, Piaffe and Prosecco has an expert and answer for everything! And there’s Prosecco. What’s not to like?

Poles, Piaffe and Prosecco Katie Gilmour and Tania Grantham

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Welcome to Poles, Piaffe and Prosecco! In our podcast, Grand Prix dressage rider, trainer and pole specialist Tania Grantham of Inspire Dressage joins journalist Katie Gilmour to answer your training queries, and your equestrian lifestyle dilemmas. From achieving the correct bend to tempi changes, managing your work-horse balance and the expectations of a non horsey partner, Poles, Piaffe and Prosecco has an expert and answer for everything! And there’s Prosecco. What’s not to like?

    Episode 22 - Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco... with Ruth Chappell

    Episode 22 - Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco... with Ruth Chappell

    In this episode, Katie and Tania chat with Ruth Chappell, the inspiring lady behind Dressage Anywhere, the online platform that allows you to compete and be judged by List 1 and 2 judges from - literally - anywhere! Find out how Ruth created and grew the business, how she met her horse Geoffrey and the role of Dressage Anywhere in the Riding for the Disabled Association. Plus, Tania answers your training questions and we catch up on Norman's progress, all while enjoying another Prosecco.

    Don't forget Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco has a new social media presence: Follow the podcast on Facebook as Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco Podcast and on Instagram as Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco _ podcast. 

    • 57 min
    Episode 21 - Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco

    Episode 21 - Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco

    Tania and Katie sample Brad Pitt's rosé, Chateau Miraval. The girls talk square halts, half passes and social license. Join us on our new socials! You can find us as Poles, Piaffe and Prosecco Podcast on Facebook and PolesPiaffeandProsecco_Podcast on Insta. See you there!



    #dressage #dressagetrainer #dressagetraining #podcast #expertadvice

    • 36 min
    Episode 20 - Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco

    Episode 20 - Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco

    In this episode, Katie and Tania talk about the beginnings of lateral work, keeping your horse in front of your leg and how the menopause can affect riders' confidence, with top tips to succeed with them all! The duo try a new fizz, and we catch up with Tania's horses.



    #dressage #horseriding #dressagetraining #dressagetrainer #poleworkforhorses #yourquestionsanswered #trainingtips #prosecco #proseccotime

    • 39 min
    Episode 19 - Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco

    Episode 19 - Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco

    Find out Sam's favourite move as Katie and Tania get together to try a very pleasing Prosecco. Some very salient training questions in this episode, such as why does what I see in the mirror not match what I'm feeling? How do I juggle my A levels and competing? How do prevent over bend during lateral work? The answers to all these, and more, all contained in episode 19. Enjoy!



    #dressage #horseriding #dressagetraining #dressagetrainer #poleworkforhorses #yourquestionsanswered #trainingtips #prosecco #proseccotime

    • 31 min
    Episode 18 - Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco

    Episode 18 - Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco

    What connects Take That's Gary Barlow to dressage? Absolutely nothing, except Katie and Tania test his rosé as they discuss your training questions! A really fun episode with plenty of training tips amongst the giggles.

    Do send your training and equestrian lifestyle dilemmas to the Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco team! Email us polesandprosecco@yahoo.com or leave us a note on Spotify.



    #dressage #dressagetraining #dressagetrainer #poleworkforhorses #poleworkout #dressagerider #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #takethat #celebritywine

    • 40 min
    Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco - Episode 17... with Melissa Smith

    Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco - Episode 17... with Melissa Smith

    HAPPY EASTER! Enjoy this bonus episode of Poles, Piaffe & Prosecco with an inspirational special guest!

    Katie and Tania meet dressage rider and trainer, Melissa Smith. Melissa is the epitome of resilience, and she shares her story of monumental set backs. We are in awe of her, and her mental strength. Melissa shares imperative information for this time of year on Lymes disease, and what to look out for and this is a must-listen for all horse owners and those that love the countryside.



    Despite the seriousness of Melissa's story, there is the usual banter and laughter too and Tania answers your training questions.



    Do you have a training or equestrian lifestyle question, or a story that you'd like to share? Email us at polesandprosecco@yahoo.com.



    #dressagerider #dressagetrainer #dressagecoach #resilience #lymesdisease #lymes #ticks #tickbournedisease #ridingaccident #fracture #recovery #rehabilitation #poleworkforhorses #polework #poleworkout #expertadvice #yourquestionsanswered #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #bonusepisode #inspiration

    • 1 hr 23 min

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