Dressage Life with JJ Tate
By JJ Tate
Join JJ and her New Generation of Classical Riders in this adventure that we call Dressage Life!
Dressage Life with JJ TateMar 12, 2021
108. Millimeters and Minutes
Whether it's improving our own riding skills or training the horse, it all takes repetition. Sometimes it feels like we're at it forever! But, giving one big aid or working on something a couple of times, even if it feels successful, does not mean the horse now gets it and will do it that way forever, or that your position is permanently improved.
We need to continue to work toward improvement with empathy for our equine partner while remembering that over millimeters and minutes, we build up the accumulation of better balance, better strength, better aids, and better control over ourselves, and that leads to the changes we seek.
This episode was originally featured on May 8, 2024, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there.
You can now check out Team Tate Academy with a free 7-day trial! https://www.teamtateacademy.com/info
107. Do Less Sooner
Just like with horses, being able to give ourselves a half halt before things spin out of control is a valuable skill. In this podcast, JJ shares the inner work that she's been focusing on and how it relates to riding, showing, and everything else we do with horses. This episode was originally featured on February 7, 2024, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. You can now check out Team Tate Academy with a free 7-day trial! https://www.teamtateacademy.com/info
106. Encore: Getting the Most Out of a Clinic
Do you ever go to a clinic or a lesson and have this big breakthrough? Or sometimes one thing gets better and something else gets worse?
In this short but sweet podcast, JJ shares some tips on how to use the information you learn at a clinic or lesson to craft a training plan so you can build on what you learned and be ready for next time!
This is an encore presentation of one of JJ's first podcasts that appeared first as a Live on the private Facebook page, Team Tate TV on July 15, 2020. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there.
Team Tate Academy now has a 7-day, no obligation, FREE trial! Check us out at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/info
105. What "Grand Prix" Means to Me
In this recently found recording from almost 2 years ago, JJ talks about what the Grand Prix means to her.
It's not about having a fancy horse or even a well-trained one, but the qualities and life lessons learned as we work toward the top level of dressage.
No matter what level rider you are, what kind of horse you ride, or what level of training your horse has, we can all be working on becoming our best Grand Prix self.
This episode was featured on June 22, 2022, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV, a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there.
Team Tate Academy now has a 7-day, no obligation, FREE trial! Check us out at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/info
104. A Tack Room Chat with JJ
This week we're sharing something usually reserved for Academy members only! We thought our loyal listeners would enjoy hearing a partial recording of an "Ask JJ Anything" Tack Room Chat.
During these special chats, Academy members can ask JJ anything. Listen in as JJ answers questions that include helping an OTTB transition to a dressage horse, how to determine if it's the saddle, the hocks, the rider, or ? and much more. Want More JJ? If you're on Facebook, Join us on Team Tate TV, JJ's private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you.
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103. Annette Paterakis, Sports Psychologist
Meet JJ's fabulous sports psychologist, Annette Paterakis! In this podcast, JJ and Annette give us a look into her Master Your Mind program and how the ongoing process of self-development is just as important as training and caring for yourself physically. Improve your riding AND your life!
If you are interested in learning more from Annette, please go to her website and check out her online course Master Your Mind: The Online Training Program by Annette Paterakis. Get 20% off: Use Coupon Code: MYMXTATE20 https://annettepaterakis.com/master-your-mind/
Annette's book Winning Habits is available Here on Amazon This episode was originally featured on February 7, 2024, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV, a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. You can now check out Team Tate Academy with a free 7-day trial! https://www.teamtateacademy.com/info
102. Concentrate Yourself
This week JJ recaps her rides with Denali and Romeo at the FEI Trainer's Conference with Sabine Schut-Kery and Sven Rothenberger.
JJ shares what they worked on and gives us an idea of what training at the top of the sport looks on a day-to-day basis.
This episode was originally featured on January 17, 2024, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there.
Check out Team Tate Academy, now with a Free 7-day Trial: https://www.teamtateacademy.com/info
101. The Educated Leg
An essential aspect of effective communication, an educated rider's leg is a skill to be cultivated.
More than just on or off, or a kick, the leg can be used in different ways to achieve different outcomes.
In this podcast, JJ gives an overview of a great leg position, the subtle and not-so-subtle uses of the leg, and how to develop an educated leg. Kick your riding up a notch when your effective leg meets your deep, adhesive seat!
This episode was originally featured on January 3, 2024, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there.
Curious about Team Tate Academy? You can try it out with our new 7-Day Free Trial. https://www.teamtateacademy.com/info
100. Encore Presentation: Exaggerate to Reach Your Riding Goals
A treat for the philosophical dressage riders out there! Learn why you shouldn't believe everything you think, and how Hegel's Dialectics can help you ride like Charlotte Dujardin.
This episode has been digitally remastered and edited from the original version that was published on July 26, 2022.
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Want more JJ? Check out her online community, Team Tate TV, a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. You can now join Team Tate Academy any time. Learn more at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/info
099. The Vocabulary of the Daily Work
In this podcast, JJ talks about how the 3 stages of training actually show up in every exercise we do, every time we ride. Being able to adjust the dials and correctly gymnastize your horse while keeping these 3 stages in mind not only helps your horse gain the strength and skill to go up the levels, it also stops what we often call "training holes" from ever becoming a deep-rooted problem that needs to be addressed after they've taken hold.
The 2 books JJ references are The Athletic Development of the Horse, and Dressage Principles Illuminated both by Charles de Kunffy.
098. Behind the Leg
A common problem, JJ offers some new insights on why it happens, and how to fix it.
Drop your whip and spurs and take a closer look at why your horse may be "lazy" and how you can make some changes that will make "behind the leg" a problem you used to have! Want more JJ? Check out her online community, Team Tate TV, a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there.
You can now join Team Tate Academy any time at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/info
097. Dave Thind, Feldenkrais for Riders
Dave Thind is a German classically trained dressage rider who has developed a deep passion for the Feldenkrais method after discovering for himself how effective it can be.
Dave has developed a rider-specific Feldenkrais method that helps you learn that ever-elusive 'feel' as a rider, but it also can help with pain and dysfunction caused by injury and past movement patterns.
A fascinating method, Feldenkrais is not an exercise program but a technique that uses thoughtful movement and directed attention.
Enjoy this conversation where Dave's passion for his work shines through and inspires us to realize we absolutely can help ourselves feel and move better.
The book Dave references in this podcast is The Brain's Way of Healing by Norman Doidge.
You can learn more about Dave and his Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Program at https://www.davethindmethod.com/a/2147496712/RgwdhDef
096. Brandi Roenick, An American Rider Working, Training, and Winning in Germany
In this podcast, JJ interviews Brandi Roenick, the American rider who is now the head Young Horse Rider at Schoeckemöhle Stallion Station in Germany.
You might have heard about her incredible win at the German Young Horse Championships in August 2023, aboard the 4-year-old stallion, Escanto PS, but you may have not heard her inspiring story of finding her way back to horses after difficulties with her mental health.
Brandi shares how hard work, hitting the ground a few times, and changing her mindset changed the trajectory of her life, and how at last, she has found her home and is able to look forward to exciting things to come.
Want more JJ? Check out her online community, Team Tate TV, a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there.
You can now join Team Tate Academy any time at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/info
095. Balanced Like a Square
This week, JJ helps us expand our understanding of the horse's ever-changing balance; in her unique JJ style, she also gives us a new label to help us easily incorporate it into our own rides.
JJ shares an interesting observation about the German approach to riding with discipline and how not to be a reactive rider, but a disciplined, thoughtful trainer of our horse.
This episode was originally featured in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV, her private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there.
For more information on Team Tate Academy, you can check it out at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/info
094. Debbie Witty, Trilogy Performance Saddlery, Fitting the Horse and Rider
This week, JJ brings to the podcast her dear friend and creator of what she calls her "soulmate of saddles," Debbie Witty.
Debbie has an extensive background in driving and riding and also spent 10 years as a research assistant evaluating equine biomechanics at Cornell Veterinary College.
A certified saddle fitter with the Society of Master Saddlers, Debbie generously shares her expertise with us, including things we should consider when fitting the horse and the rider, as well as when NOT to purchase a new saddle.
You can learn more about Trilogy Saddles at https://performancesaddlery.com/
To speak with Debby, call her office at 561-469-2367
Want more JJ? Check out her online community, Team Tate TV, a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there.
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093. Train Your Brain: Who is doing the Driving?
In this podcast, JJ fills us in on what she's focusing on with the help of her new sports psychologist, Annette Paterakis. She introduces us to Sally and Vicky, the names she's given to the parts of the brain (that we all have!) who can sometimes take over the driving duties and steer us away from our true selves. Sally and Vicky often show up when we're riding, and being able to recognize this and put them in the backseat can be a transformative experience!
JJ's sports psychologist mentioned in this podcast is Annette Paterakis. You can find her books on Amazon as well as on her website: https://annettepaterakis.com/ This episode was originally featured on August 29, 2023, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV, her private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there.
For more information on Team Tate Academy, you can check it out at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/info
092. Jan Byyny and Laura Crump Anderson
Today, JJ brings us 2 very interesting and inspiring people: Jan Byyny and Laura Crump Anderson.
Jan is well-known in the eventing world and her story of returning to top-level sport after what could have been a catastrophic fall is incredibly inspiring.
Jan is joined by Laura Crump Anderson, a fitness trainer and author of the Ultimate Exercise Routines for Riders: Fitness that Fits a Horse-Crazy Lifestyle.
Jan and Laura work together and share with us insights on why we should be training off the horse, not only to improve our riding skills, but to keep us strong, prevent injury, and help us stay mentally fit as well. Want more JJ? Check out her online community, Team Tate TV, a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. You can now join Team Tate Academy any time at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/info
091. Just Start Shoveling
We all have struggles. With our horses, with our riding skills, with our jobs, family, and just in life. Totally normal. But how we respond is up to us. This week JJ reminds us that we have the power to change things, and it usually means we need to just start shoveling!
JJ also gives us an update on what's going on in Germany with her horses, including the return of one of her top horses, and how watching the German horse selections for the FEI Dressage World Breeding Championships for Young Horses in Ermelo, Netherlands, really got her thinking about shoveling!
090. Taming, Teaching & Training
This week, JJ shares a lecture she did recently while teaching a clinic at Daisy Lane Farm in Maryland. The concept of taming, teaching and training, is just as much about the rider as it is the horse. As usual, JJ gives us a lot to think about and reminds us that if you follow the science of riding and keep chopping the wood, you never know where ANY horse will top out - it might just be the Grand Prix!
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This episode was originally featured on July 7, 2023, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV, her private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. For more information on Team Tate Academy, you can check it out at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/info
089. Denali Goes to a German Horse Show
She's BAAACK! JJ returns to Germany with a few horses in tow, and takes her up-and-coming superstar, Denali, to his first show in Germany.
With Olympians in the warmup and well-known riders in her class, JJ fills us in on how it went (spoiler alert, she got a ribbon!) and reflects on just how far Denali has come, reminding us that even when it feels like you'll never get there, just keep chopping the wood. The day will come when you look back and realize that you made it through to the other side!
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This episode was originally featured on June 20, 2023, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV, her private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. For more information on Team Tate Academy, you can check it out at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/info
088. Interview with Jillian Kreinbring about her mentor, Manolo Mendez
In this podcast, JJ does a quick check-in with Jillian Kreinbring, equine functional anatomist, who is currently hosting Manolo Mendez at her Se Raeda Ranch in Boerne, Texas, for an entire month.
Jillian and JJ discuss how Jillian's work with functional anatomy proves that classical masters Manolo Mendez and Charles de Kunffy, truly serve the horse with training principles and techniques that work with the horse's body and mind.
Learn more about Jillian and Manolo here: https://www.jilliankreinbringinspired.com/manolo-mendez-usa-master-clinic-2023
This episode was originally featured on May 6, 2023, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. You can now join Team Tate Academy any time at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/info
087. Interview with Suzanne Galdun of Positively Dressage
This week, JJ sits down with Suzanne Galdun of Positively Dressage. Suzanne is 1 of only 9 Mary Wanless certified biomechanics coaches the US.
Along with her considerable knowledge and good humor, Suzanne strives to teach the rider how they learn best, so they can find a new level of awareness and can positively influence the horse, no matter what discipline they ride, or what "baggage" they may bring.
Suzanne is available for clinics, email her at sgaldun@gmail.com.
This episode was originally featured on April 29, 2023, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there.
You can now join Team Tate Academy any time at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/info
086. On the Aids
Getting your horse "on the aids" is one of the most important aspects of riding. Not only do we want them "with us" when we're schooling or showing, we really need them when we have a potentially scary situation such as a show or clinic, or even out on the trails!
In this week's podcast, JJ shares with us her methods for keeping everyone safe and how using the right exercises and approach at home will help you learn to stay focused and help your horse when things get a little dicey.
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This episode was originally featured on April 5, 2023, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. You can now join Team Tate Academy any time at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/info
085. ENCORE PRESENTATION: Interview with Anna Buffini
In this encore episode from July 2022, JJ interviews one of the USA's FEI Dressage World Cup riders, Anna Buffini.
Get to know Anna as she chats with JJ about her recent successes, the tough road to get there, how she balances life, and her take on coping with the pressures of top-level competition.
From an early start in gymnastics to the ride of her life in Hagen, Anna shares her struggles, her heartbreak, and her love affair with horses and the sport of dressage.
Check out Team Tate Academy here: TeamTateAcademy.com/info
084. Interview with Susanne von Dietze - A Lifetime with Horses
In this episode, JJ sits down with Susanne von Dietze for a fascinating glimpse into Susanne’s early life: Her father spent 4 years in a wheelchair after being injured in the cavalry during World War II. After being lifted by 6 adults onto a horse and riding for a special holiday, he regained most of the mobility in his spine. He was able to continue to ride until he was 91. Susanne’s mother was a teacher and physical therapist who worked with disabled children. She also was an avid rider. This amazing and unique upbringing led Susanne to becoming the world’s most renowned equestrian physiotherapists. Want more JJ? Check out her online community, Team Tate TV, a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. You can now join Team Tate Academy any time at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/info
083. Interview with Wilken Treu, General Manager of the Hanoverian Verband
It would be fair to say that the majority of dressage horses at the top of the sport have European bloodlines. This is not an accident and did not happen overnight.
In this episode, JJ talks with Wilken Treu, General Manager of the Hanoverian Verband in Hanover, Germany.
You’ll learn about the 100-plus-year history of the Hanoverian horse and the rigorous testing that stallions AND mares must go through before they are approved for breeding.
The Hanoverian Verband takes a long view of improving the breed with careful planning and forethought. Excellence is not because of luck!
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082. Perfection is a Perception
Every day we have the opportunity to make choices for ourselves and our horses. We need to always honor our horses for who they are and how they are made. While there is no such thing as perfect, we must always strive to become the next best version of ourselves, and the same goes for our horses. Water doesn’t make a hole in a stone by power, but by persistence. The perception of perfection is about slowly getting better every day.
This episode was originally in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. You can now join Team Tate Academy any time at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/info
081. Stability in Motion
In this episode, JJ integrates what she has learned about influencing the horse more effectively by doing less, which is possible with a more correct and balanced body position while in motion.
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This episode was originally featured on January 19, 2023 in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. You can now join Team Tate Academy any time at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/sign-up-now
080. Rehabbing Horses
JJ isn't afraid to say it: "Rehab Sucks!" Anyone who has been through a long agonizing process of diagnosing and rehabbing their beloved horse knows the process is fraught with challenges, heartache, and second-guessing every decision. In this episode, JJ shares some of her experience, advice, and stories about rehabilitating horse injuries.
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This episode was originally featured on September 2, 2020 in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. You can now join Team Tate Academy any time at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/sign-up-now
079. Fifteen Thoughts About Balance
The goal of perfect balance in motion is unattainable... but the study of balance can offer you as a rider so many deep and profound lessons. In this episode, JJ integrates for us fifteen thoughts about balance from many of her trainers and mentors.
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This episode was originally featured on December 12, 2022 in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. You can now join Team Tate Academy any time at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/sign-up-now
078. Interview with John Amber
In this episode, JJ sits down with young horse trainer John Amber to share the fascinating story of how he has built a reputation among top dressage trainers for his mastery of skill with young horses. He shares his experience and irreplaceable education in the incredibly fast-paced and efficient German warmblood production pipeline which almost ended his career prematurely following two catastrophic riding accidents in two years. He miraculously made a full physical recovery both times, and overcame fear so debilitating that he nearly quit riding completely. He now runs a proven young horse program in FL, and shares his hard-won wisdom with you.
077. Encore Presentation: Staying True to Yourself and Honoring Your Journey
In this encore podcast episode, JJ shares her thoughts on how to live and ride in alignment with your principles, and how to find and focus on your own journey with compassion, empathy, and grace.
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This episode was originally featured on March 17, 2022 in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. You can now join Team Tate Academy any time at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/sign-up-now
076. ENCORE PRESENTATION: JJ interviews dressage superstar Steffen Peters
Some things are too good to listen to only once! Please enjoy this encore episode from March 12, 2021.
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 compassion, being present, dealing with self-doubt and anxiety and simply being a good human. Pour yourself a cup of tea and join JJ and Steffen for this deeply inspiring conversation that’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
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This episode is an encore presentation, originally aired on March 2, 2021. This interview, and much more educational dressage content is available in JJ’s online community. Team Tate TV is a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. You can now join Team Tate Academy any time at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/sign-up-now
075. Dressage Life in Germany
Have you ever wanted to pick up your whole life and move to Germany and train with some of the world's top riders? That's just what dressage rider JJ Tate has been doing, and in this episode, she takes us along on her whirlwind adventure of the last few months. It has been a much bigger adventure than she ever could have imagined....
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This episode was originally featured on August 2, 2022 in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. You can now join Team Tate Academy any time at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/sign-up-now
074. On the Bit Explained
"On the Bit" is one of those terms that can seem incredibly basic... but the more you learn, the deeper your understanding becomes!
JJ likes to joke that while she is studying in Germany, she has been learning how to sit and how to put her horse on the bit. As an international Grand Prix Trainer, she might have *a little* more insight into this concept than the rest of us, but her point is that you are NEVER done learning what it is to put your horse on the bit. Bonus: JJ gives us her one-year post Breast Cancer diagnosis update, and a little glimpse into her life riding and working in Germany.
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This episode was originally featured on September 15, 2022 in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there.
You can now join Team Tate Academy any time at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/sign-up-now
073. Breast Cancer Recovery: One Week Post-Op
Have you ever had a health crisis suddenly disrupt your riding, your career, your whole... life?
"A month ago, my two biggest things were going to be taking Romeo to the developing Prix St George Championships and teaching Denali flying changes, but then cancer came knocking at my door, and it's a door you have to answer, even when you don't want to."
One week post double masectomy and reconstructive surgery, JJ candidly shares her experience being diagnosed with breast cancer and her recovery. She urges everyone to know their body, and be careful of the "NQRs" -- the Not Quite Rights.
True to JJ's irrepressible teacher's spirit, her focus moves on from her recovery to dressage, encouraging her riders showing at Lamplight, and sharing her most important advice for riders competing young horses, especially at a large venue.
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This episode was originally featured on August 25, 2021 in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. You can now join Team Tate Academy any time at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/sign-up-now
072. Motherhood & Horses with Laura Burkett
If having children is part of your path, you can definitely have your kids and horses, too!
JJ interviews Laura Burkett, a successful Grand Prix dressage rider and trainer who just had her second son. Laura shares her struggles, joys, and the surprising benefits of balancing motherhood with her career with horses.
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This episode was originally featured on December 1, 2021 in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. You can now join Team Tate Academy any time at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/sign-up-now
071. Warm up to Win
"You win or lose in the warm-up."
JJ uses her Grand Prix warm-up on Derby at Nationals under adverse weather conditions as an example of how her thoughtful warm-up routine doesn't change "because I have my shiny boots on!"
Whether you are a competitor or your goal is simply many years of sound and enjoyable riding, EVERY warm-up should include: 1 - lengthening and shortening your horses FRAME, 2 - lengthening and shortening your horse's STRIDE, 3 - BENDING and GOING STRAIGHT.
Learn tips for preparing your horse physically and mentally for work and addressing the needs and weaknesses of YOUR horse as a unique individual through a warm-up routine you can take anywhere.
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This episode was originally featured on November 11, 2021 in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. You can now join Team Tate Academy any time at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/sign-up-now
070. I Cried for Weeks: The Story of Ehrenpreis
"You're up there by two graces. The grace of God, and the grace of that horse. And if either one of them wants you off, you're OFF."
Nicknamed "The Kid Pro" at her barn, talented sixteen year old JJ thought she could REALLY ride... until she got her fancy black warmblood Ehrenpreis! Ehrenpreis served her the lessons she needed about respect, patience, and the three evasions with a heaping side of humility.
As JJ grew as a rider and horseman, he rewarded her with success up the levels and opportunities to study with top dressage riders in Europe.
But Ehrenpreis delivered his most powerful lesson in Budapest in a frightening incident that almost took his life and changed JJ forever. This episode will have you on the edge of your seat as you relive JJ's lessons learned from Ehrenpreis, the "textbook on four legs."
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This episode was originally featured on December 8, 2021 in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. You can now join Team Tate Academy any time at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/sign-up-now
069. Is it Time to Sell your Horse?
How do you know whether you should push through challenges with your horse to become a better rider or sell him and move on? In this episode, JJ discusses her criteria for making this difficult decision. She approaches the taboo subject of rider fear with both compassion and pragmatism, and encourages you to trust your trainer to help you decide when your emotions cloud your decision. Just like dating, your frog might be someone else's prince or princess. Life is too short to hold onto a horse you don't LOVE to ride!
"You really need to find a horse you have a spiritual connection with. There are some horses that bring you to a centered place, and that is like therapy."
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This episode was originally featured on November 18, 2021 in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. You can now join Team Tate Academy any time at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/sign-up-now
0.68 Exaggerate to Reach your Riding Goals
A treat for the philosophical dressage riders out there... JJ gets deep, sharing lessons from sports psychologist Dr. Jenny Susser and classical dressage master Charles DeKunffy. Learn why you shouldn't believe everything you think, and how Hegel's Dialectics can help you ride like Charlotte Dujardin.
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This episode was originally featured on October 21, 2021 in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there. You can now join Team Tate Academy any time at https://www.teamtateacademy.com/sign-up-now
067. Recap of lessons with Susanne von Dietze-Pollak
"What does an ice cream scoop, elf ears, and double-dutch jump rope have to do with dressage? In this episode, JJ shares some aha moments from her lessons with Susanne von Dietze-Pollack.
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This episode was originally featured on February 24, 2022 in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there.
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066. Interview with Anna Buffini | Balancing Life & Success
In this episode, JJ sits down with up-and-coming dressage superstar, Anna Buffini
Get to know Anna as she chats with JJ about her recent successes in Germany, the tough road to get there, how she balances life, and her take on coping with the pressures of top-level competition.
From an early start in gymnastics to the best rider of her life in Hagen; Anna shares her struggles, her heartbreak, and her love affair with horses and the sport of dressage.
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065. The 3 Phases of Training
The three phases of training include:
1. The restorative phase
2. The therapeutic phase
3. Amplification of the gaits
The horse moves through each phase during the course of its ridden life, but also in each training session. Learn more about each phase in this episode.
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This episode was originally featured on September 22, 2021, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there.
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064. Flying With Horses
In this episode, JJ shares the ins and outs of her recent adventure in transporting 5 horses to Germany to train with Michael Klimke for the summer. Hear all about prepping for the journey, the flight over, and settling in.
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This episode was originally featured on April 2, 2022, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there.
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063. Interview with Susanne von Dietze-Pollak | The Rider's Process
In this episode, JJ sits down with equestrian biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze to discuss The Rider's Process
The horse world has a laser focus on how to improve the horse and what THEY must do but not enough has been taught about the rider’s role. At the start of her career, Susanne von Dietze observed a missing link in equestrian sport and was able to channel her background in physical therapy to fill this obvious gap. In this interview, she sits down with JJ to discuss the importance of the rider's process and role in the dynamic partnership between horse and rider. Hear from Susanne about how people learn the skills of body mastery and what that actually means.
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061. Joyful Motion
Progress isn't possible if you never open up that can of worms! The way forward is to examine the challenges, get help when needed, and imagine what's truly possible. When your horse understands, the movements can become joyful!
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This episode was originally featured on November 3, 2021, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there.
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060. Riding Without Stirrups
Riding without Stirrups is a wonderful practice to enhance your skill as a rider, but it's not just as simple as dropping your irons. JJ helps you understand what goes into the skill and understanding of how to do so effectively and in a way that is horse friendly.
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This episode was originally featured on September 8, 2020, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there.
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059. Creating a Process In Your Riding
In this episode, JJ shares her insight on how we can get the most from our rides by processing decision making, trusting your gut, and having never-ending patience! She shares her own goals as an instructor, especially in the clinic setting, and how she strives to give riders tools to take home so they can continue to build on progress after the clinic or lesson. -------- This episode was originally featured on September 9, 2021, in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there.
058. Finding Success In The Basics
In this episode, JJ shares the secret that the best riders and trainers in the world do everyday with every horse: The basics! No matter what the level, going back to the basics can solve any training issue, as well as build the strength and education our horses need to advance in the training. So no matter where you are in this journey we call dressage, daily work on the basics will take you far!
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This episode was originally featured on September 8, 2021, in JJ's online community, Team Tate TV a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you're on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there.