Dressage Life with JJ Tate

Dressage Life with JJ Tate

Hosted by: JJ Tate

Do you love dressage? Are you looking to inspire your ride? Do you long to learn the secrets of truly great riders? Yes? Then you are in the right place! Join classically trained, internationally competitive dressage...

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021. Finding Your Next Equine Partner | How to select a horse suited to you and your riding needs

In this episode, JJ dives into the topic of what characteristics to look for in an equine partner and how that can be very different for every rider. She discusses how to recognize your own preferences and needs to...
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020. Coping With Injuries & The importance of Listening to the Little Signals

In this episode, JJ shares her journey with the talented and sensitive Apollo and her aha moment in unearthing a subtle, underlying injury. This story illustrates the importance of always listening to your horse and...
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019. Perfect Products Founder Jeff Morgenstern | How Jeff his company are innovating the competition world by helping support the horses we love

In this episode, JJ introduces you to her friend and sponsor, Jeff Morganstern, the founder Perfect Products a specialized and dynamic nutraceutical company dedicated to the comfort, well-being and performance of top...
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018. Ride With a Schedule

In this episode, JJ talks about how she plans her weekly training sessions for each horse and the importance of maintaining a training schedule.     --------- This episode was originally featured on April 14, 2021, in...
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017. Classical Versus Competitive Dressage | How Competition Fits Into A Classical Approach

In this episode JJ talks about the differences between classical and competitive dressage and how integrating both into her riding and training enhances her connection and partnership with her horses.   The...
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016. Elite Dressage Rider, Sabine Schut-Kery | Honesty, Chemistry, Connection, Recharging & her partnership with Hanoverian stallion Sanceo

JJ sits down with Elite Dressage Rider, Sabine Schut-Kery to learn about her 12-year partnership with Hanoverian stallion, Sanceo, her start as a young rider in Germany, and her thoughts on competing. They also touch...
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015. Proper management from turnout and feeding to training schedules and post-ride care

Learn about JJ's management program, from her views on turnout and feed to her training schedule and post-ride care. Proper management is essential to keeping your dressage horse happy, healthy, and performing their...
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014. Making the right decisions at the show, doing right for your horse, & controlling the controllables

As riders, we are our horse's number one advocate. In every situation, especially in the show ring, they rely on us to put their needs first. In this episode, JJ talks about why she shows, making the hard call to...
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013. Classical Horseman Patrick King | Part 2 of 2, Background, learning from horsemanship legends, parallels between classical dressage & natural horsemanship, coherence, & fear

This episode is part 2 of JJ's conversation with Classical Horseman, Patrick King. An exploration of Patrick’s background in horses, his history of learning from the legends of Natural Horsemanship, the parallels...
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012. Classical Horseman Patrick King | Part 1 of 2, Background, learning from horsemanship legends, parallels between classical dressage & natural horsemanship, coherence, & fear

In this episode JJ sits down with Classical Horseman, Patrick King for an exploration of Patrick’s background in horses, his history of learning from the legends of Natural Horsemanship, the parallels between...
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011. Dressage Superstar Steffen Peters | How he started, when he knew he was good, pressure & anxiety, being fully present, & attention to detail

In this episode JJ sits down with dressage superstar, Steffen Peters, for a deep conversation on who he is as a person, how he balances the challenges of competing, training, and life, along with his views on...
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010. Dealing With Disappointment After The Show

Horse shows can be a ton of fun, a whole lot of hard work, and sometimes a bit disappointing.  In this episode, JJ talks about how to deal with disappointment after a show in a healthy way in order to bounce back,...
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