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In today’s episode I chat to Dutch Olympic dressage rider Dinja Van Liere about her rise to the top of dressage Dinja won Gold and Bronze medals at the World Young Horse Championships. After the wonderful achievement of selection for the Tokyo Olympic Games, a problem with the paper work resulted in Dinja not being able to compete at all. ⭐️⭐️However Dinja triumphantly came back and was individually 4th at the Paris Olympics in2024 ⭐️We discuss her overall journey to the top ⭐️Emotions she felt at the Olympics ⭐️Set backs and how she gets through them ⭐️Training routine and philosophy ⭐️Winning a gold medal at the Young Horse Championships ⭐️Positivity and mindset ⭐️Fashion And so much more @dinjavanliere @natallendressage

In today’s episode I chat to U21s International British Dressage rider Izzy Lickley who will be aiming for under 25 Europeans in the near future. ⭐️We discus her early years from pony club to competing at European championships including ⭐️Ponies, Junior , Young Rider teams ⭐️Working for Van Olst and grooming for Lottie Fry and Glamourdale ⭐️Current rides ⭐️Rider psychology ⭐️Coaching and training Listen to hear more …..

Lucinda Elliott International Dressage Rider ⭐️12 x Regional Championship winner ⭐️⭐️⭐️3x National Champion In today’s episode we discuss her early riding memories Lucinda’s early showing career and how it influenced her dressage success Working for Mount St John and Hawtins Stud and the experience she gained from riding and competing at those studs Memorable performances Riding Valegro Health and so much more @lucindaelliott22 @mountstjohn @hawtinsstud @carlhester @serenapincus @isobelwessels @davidtaylor @aviarsaddles @flyingchanges

I chat to British Grand Prix International dressage rider, trainer and judge Alice Oppenheimer. Alice has won over 22 National titles and has ridden on two Nation cup teams, she has also trained many horses to Grand Prix ⭐️We discuss Alice’s home set up and the stud ⭐️Her previous performances and horses ⭐️Current horses ⭐️Competive moments ⭐️Her current rides ⭐️Why she took the brave decision to take a break from competing ⭐️How Alice would like to see the sport improve in general ⭐️Her training philosophy and the TRT method ⭐️What the future holds and so much more ..🙏 Thanks to @walnuthillequine for kindly sponsoring this episode Follow @aliceop15 to follow Alice Follow @natallendressage

I talk to the very talented and successful Sadie Smith who has produced and competed various horses to Grandprix level, she’s won over 22 National titles was 5th at the World Young Horse Champuonships. ⭐️We discuss her unique and special partnership with her mare Dia who she recently debuted at Grandprix and they won with an impressive 75 + score! ⭐️Sadie’s early career ⭐️The experience she gained working for Carl Hester and Charlotte du Jardin ⭐️Mental health for riders and why it’s important ⭐️Her string of horses for the future ⭐️Sadie’s dreams, goals and so much more .. Please listen and share do and comment below if you enjoyed it :) @sadie.smith.dressage @natallendressage @saracen_horse_feeds

I think this could be the episode on my podcast freestyle to inspire every rider! I talk to super talented international dressage rider Phoebe Peters. To date she has already had a career of dreams and the best is yet to come. We discuss ⭐️Phoebe’s early years, what motivates her, her partnership with her pony Lucci and what it was really like to win those incredible medals. ⭐️Her support team and trainers ⭐️The decision to move to Europe her experience at some amazing yards including Balkenhol, Van Olst where she won her first Pavo Cup ⭐️Her new adventure at Reesink Horses ⭐️Current rides ⭐️Future dreams After talking to Phoebe I wonder if I could have just interviewed a future Olympic champion …….👌👌 I just know you are going to love this episode Please share, comment below and follow my podcast Freestyle #phoebepeters #Reesinkhorses #aviarcollection #nafuk #vanolsthorses #balkenhol #peterstorr #pavocup #natalieallen #dressagerider #dressagetalent #podcast #dressagepodcast #freestyle #britishdressage #under21s #goldmedalist #approvedstallions

I talk to grandprix dresssge rider Kirsten Mayne about the ins and outs of selling dressage horses This is the perfect episode if you want to find out more about buying dressage horses.. We discuss⭐️ Kirsten’s background with horses ⭐️selecting dressage horses ⭐️ putting horse and rider combinations together ⭐️the market and valuation ⭐️vettings and so much more …. @natallendressage @maynedressage

This episode is brilliant, please listen and a huge thanks to both Hayley and Stirrup and Lead for sponsoring this episode . ⭐️Hayley has represented Great Britain in several Nations Cup teams and has participated in the World Cup series, where she qualified and competed in the final in Paris. Hayley was a reserve for the British team at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, she won the British Dressage Supreme National Championship title in 2018, was a member of the World Class Podium potential squad for six years, and awarded the FEI Gold Badge of honour. ⭐️In this episode we discuss her amazing partnership and journey with Rubin’s Nite ⭐️ Developing a partnership and what that journey was like ⭐️The highs and lows of dressage ⭐️ Mindset and why it’s so important ⭐️ Her training philosophy ⭐️ Up and coming horses ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ You need to listen to this episode, it’s fantastic it’s also kindly sponsored by @stirrupandlead please share and comment below, you can also follow and rate the show on Spotify.

We chat about Dannie’s early days his up and coming horses, daily routine, training philosophy his impressive 17 Nationals title wins. His views on social media and so much more … This episode is kindly sponsored by @equinebalancebands Follow Dannie @danniemorgan on instagram Follow me @natallendressage on instagram and natalie allen on Facebook Thanks for listening 🙏

I Interview Nina who is a certified pt and equine Nutritionist specialising in biomechanics of horses and riders. In this episode we discuss general fitness, pt sessions ,nutrition, biomechanics for both horse and rider, yoga, tips to help you get into fitness how Nina works with her clients and her app! plus so much more ....... @nina_equestrian_fitness instagram

In today's episode I talk to International dressage rider and trainer Louise Bell about her journey with horses. Louise was formally well-known as a champion of the showing industry until she changed disciplines, leading her to become an International dressage rider at Grand Prix level winning titles and travelling the world. In this episode we discuss how changing discipline impacted Louise and her current string of horses, goals for the future and so much more, listen to find out more.....

British international dressage riders Jezz and Lucy Palmer, parents to their daughter Ella they run a business together both are very successful riders winning many National and recently international titles in todays episode we find out about life behind the scenes , past performances and what the future might hold and so much more ….

I talk to British Senior International Dressage Rider Andrew Gould about his career so far. I find out what it was like to ride at London Excel for the first time, what motivates him, his words of wisdom, plans for the future including riding at a big championship one day and lots more but you need to listen to this episode to hear more…

German International superstar Semmieke talks us through her journey in dressage, she’s the youngest FEI Gold medalist and has won over 23 medals already! I find out about her team of horses and so much more. I’m also left with the impression I could have spoken to a future Olympic medalist .

International rider and trainer Tommie Visser tells me about his journey within dressage including his recent change to ride for Belgium. We discuss his previous performances, current rides, his views on the sport. He trains with Anky Van Grunsven, he’s totally inspired by Charlotte Dujardin and his big goal is the Olympic Games. Tommie is also interested in how the brain works and is now doing online coaching for this...