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AADA Interviews Lisa K Schmidt
AADA Interviews Lisa K Schmidt Interview and written by Mary Moon Lisa K. Schmidt founded Adult Amateur Dressage Access in 2018 to support Adult Amateur dressage riders with information, recognition for their achievements, and an online community. Lisa spoke with AADA about her transition from an Adult Amateur to a professional trainer and USEF-licensed dressage […]
Listen to your “Dance Partner”
Listen to your “Dance Partner” when choosing your MFS Music A personal experience story by Diann Landau I have learned the hard way that your horse must be included in the process of selecting the music you use if doing a Musical Freestyle. 5 years ago I ventured into the world of Dancing with my […]
FOCUS ON FOCUS
Timmie Pollock, Ph. D , C.C. – AASP Equestrian Athlete Sport Psychologist Anyone who has competed more than a few times has experienced the multitude of distractions present at the show. The loose horse that flies by just as you start down centerline or the well-intentioned groundskeeper who revs up the tractor or the water […]
RIDING & BIOFEEDBACK
RIDING & BIOFEEDBACK Timmie Pollock, Ph. D , C.C. – AASP Equestrian Athlete Sport Psychologist Riding is a very challenging sport. Not only do riders need strength, balance, coordination and good timing, we must also effectively manage emotions such as fear and anger. Perhaps you suffer from competition anxiety, a common problem. At shows your […]