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Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Sentinel. Aviva and Stephanie talk about how lucky they are to have had the opportunity to talk to so many of the riders on the dressage Olympic short list, and then Aviva answers the question about how the counter canter in First Level Test 3 should be ridden and how it is scored.
Together they interview up-and-coming international rider Endel Ots. A native of Wisconsin, Ots grew up on a farm and began riding at age 8. While he started in jumping, he soon made his way to dressage. At age 23, he got an opportunity to train with Hubertus Schmidt in Germany where he gained invaluable experience. After that he worked with Lars Peterson and found his new home in Wellington, Florida where he is based today.
He was an alternate for the 2011 Pan American Games team and selected for the 2019 Pan American Games team with the horse Lucky Strike but had to withdraw when his horse unfortunately suffered superficial cuts in a trailer injury. After Lucky Strike recovered, the pair went on to win the Intermediaire I Championship at the Dressage Festival of Champions at Lamplight. Then in December 2023, he got the ride of a lifetime with Heidi Humphries’ Zen Elite’s Bohemian. After just a few months together, the pair were named to the short list to compete for a spot on the U.S. Olympic dressage team.
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Reese and Glenn announce the Philip Parkes Memorial Coaching Scholarship Fund. They are joined by Philip's wife Meredith and Phil's long time student Andrea. Philip has educated and inspired countless podcast listeners, helping to grow the dressage community and fostering a deeper appreciation for this elegant equestrian discipline around the world. Learn how you can help support Phil's mission. We miss you Phil!
The goal of the Philip Parkes Memorial Coaching Scholarship is to help bridge the financial gap faced by aspiring and/or established dressage coaches who are interested in advancing their coaching certifications. We hope to support individuals who have a focus on dressage so that they can further help others learn about dressage and improve their skill and their horses in the same way that Philip valued.
Donation Link for Canada and USA:  To Donate, use the 'Fund' drop down menu to select Item #4, Philip Parkes Memorial Coaching Scholarship - (USA contributors will not get a valid tax receipt.)  
Donation Link for USA wanting Tax Receipt: Use this link Charities Aid Foundation America to get to the CAFA Donation Homepage.  On the 2nd page under comments write:  “Donation for the Philip Parkes Memorial Coaching Scholarship administered by Equestrian Canada”.

Avey Virtusio joins us to discuss rider fitness and Ellie Brimmer, President of USPEA, gives us an update on the Para Olympics. Then Reese and Megan review the book "The Horse in Positive Tension" by Stefan Stammer.  Be sure to listen in!
GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 747:
Co-Hosts:Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook | FacebookGuest: Avey Virtusio | InstagramGuest: Ellie Brimmer, President of USPEABook Review: "The Horse in Positive Tension" by Stefan StammerDressage Radio Show: Website | FacebookPlease visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products and Savvy Feeders
Time Stamps:
2:00 - Olympic Talk15:10 - Ellie Brimmer26:45 -Avey Virtusio47:10 - Book Review

Reese tells us all about her student trip to Germany. Allie Baier, Doctor of Physical Therapy, shares some tips and exercises on dealing with stress and freezing up at shows, then Angela Ariatti speaks about helping to develop confidence for kids (and adults too!) Listen in...
GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 746:
Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook | FacebookGuest: Allie Baier, Doctor of Physical Therapy at RideEquiPT | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Angela Ariatti of Ariatti Equestrian Services | Facebook | InstagramDressage Radio Show: Website | FacebookPlease visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products and Savvy Feeders
Time Stamps:
01:00 - Reese's Germany Trip
16:04 - Allie Baier, Doctor of Physical Therapy
41:05 - Angela Ariatti of Ariatti Equestrian Services

Erin Nichols does a trainer tip on dealing with a feisty horse when entering the ring and Eventer Alexa Thompson joins us to talk Pet Peeves.  Plus, a special treat from the Island of Jersey with Naomi Aguilar talking about competing her spotted pony at the Grand prix level.  Listen in...
GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 745:
Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook | FacebookGuest: Alexa Thompson | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Erin Nichols | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Naomi Aguilar | Facebook | InstagramDressage Radio Show WebsiteFollow Dressage Radio Show on FacebookPlease visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products,
Time Stamps:
07:00 - Naomi Aguilar
24:00 - Alexa Thompson
31:43 - Erin Nichols

We celebrate eventers and some International Dressage Riders as well. We have Alexa Thompson a newly minted KY 3 Day 4* Rider and International 5* Dressage Rider Erin Nichols after a very exciting Wellington Season. Reese and Megan finish the show with a tip about training Eventers.  Listen in...
GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 744:
Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook | FacebookGuest: Alexa Thompson | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Erin Nichols | Facebook | InstagramDressage Radio Show WebsiteFollow Dressage Radio Show on FacebookPlease visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, Equestrian +, My New Horse
Time Stamps:
09:07 - Alexa Thompson
21:21 - Erin Nichols
30:12 - Training Tip