Dressage Today OnDemand Coaches Steffen Peters and Anna Buffini Set to Ride at the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final
Dressage Today OnDemand — your complete online video-on-demand dressage training resource — is pleased to announce that coaches Steffen Peters and AnnA Buffini will be heading down centerline at the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final in Omaha, Nebraska, April 4-8, 2023. Five-Time Olympian, five-time World Championships and five-time FEI Dressage World Cup™ Finals veteran Steffen Peters is a dressage icon, producing and piloting several great horses to Olympic, World Cup, Pan Am Games and major Grand Prix wins and results across the globe. The 58-year-old athlete won three legs of the North American League, all in Thermal in California, and sits atop the North American leaderboard heading into World Cup competition. Riding the 15-year-old Suppenkasper with which he helped clinch team silver at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and who also carried him to team silver at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2018 in Tryon, USA, Peters produced consistently strong winning scores of 80.020, 81.590 and 80.785. Crowned series champion in Las Vegas, USA back in 2009 with Ravel, he is bound to be a crowd favorite in Omaha at this year’s finale. Top Grand Prix competitor AnnA Buffini claimed a coveted ticket to the World Cup™ Final with her win in the IDA Development FEI World Cup™ Grand Prix Freestyle at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) earlier this month. Buffini will be aboard FRH Davinia La Douce, a 16-year-old by Don Frederico. The pair finished twelfth in the 2022 FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final in Leipzig, Germany. They train with Olympic medalist Guenter Seidel, whom she credits for much of her success. Whether you’re working on your training level test or schooling upper level movements, Steffen Peters and AnnA Buffini offer training tips and advice that can help improve your riding. From upper level training and improving your mental game to dressage fundamentals and the story of an Olympic hopeful, watch videos from both World Cup riders exclusively on Dressage Today OnDemand. Subscribe now to start your 7-day free trial and watch for free! About the FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final You won’t want to miss this chance to marvel at the majesty and determination of Olympic-level competitors vying for global glory in Jumping, Dressage and Vaulting. This annual culmination of this premier individual series showcases the best equestrian athletes in the world. The FEI World Cup™ Finals takes place at the CHI Health Center Omaha, located right in the heart of the city’s downtown with lodging, restaurants and parks all within walking distance. Join us as Omaha’s downtown arena will be transformed into the headquarters of equestrian sport – with stabling, a warm-up area, the competition arena, dining venues and a shopping expo all under one roof. For more information about the event, visit Omaha2023.fei.org. About Dressage Today OnDemand Dressage Today OnDemand helps you learn from top experts with Dressage Today’s complete video-on-demand training resource. Whether you’re looking to better your basics or you’re polishing Grand Prix movements, Dressage Today’s 3,800-plus training videos can help you reach those goals. In addition, Dressage Today OnDemand subscribers have exclusive access to a decade’s worth of digital editions of Dressage Today magazine. Perfect your skills anywhere, anytime. Dressage Today OnDemand is accessible on over 1,000 devices including iOS devices, Android devices, Macs, PCs and streaming media boxes such as Roku, Apple TV and Chromecast. Subscribe now for less than the cost of a lesson—just $36/month — by visiting Ondemand.DressageToday.com.
Five-Time Olympian and USEF Horseman of the Year Steffen Peters Returns to Dressage Today OnDemand with New Training Video Series
Five-Time Olympian and USEF Horseman of the Year Steffen Peters is returning to Dressage Today OnDemand with a new video series. This will be the first new content from the iconic dressage rider and trainer since 2020. Born in Wesel, Germany, Peters has trained and ridden a number of remarkable horses, reaching back to his teenage years in Germany when his father bought him a three-year-old KWPN gelding named Udon. Several years later, Peters made the choice to move to San Diego with Udon, working for others for five years, including Guenter Seidel, before going out on his own in 1991. In 1992 he became a U.S. citizen. While riding in a clinic with the late Dr. Reiner Klimke, Peters was spotted by Lila Kommerstad who would become his first sponsor, purchasing Udon from the Peters family. With the horse he had brought up from a three year old, Peters saw his dream come true as they were honored to represent the U.S. in the Atlanta Olympics where they won team bronze. Since then, Peters has gone on to become a dressage icon, producing and piloting several great horses to Olympic, World Cup, Pan Am Games and major Grand Prix wins and results across the globe. Some of his most famous mounts include Akiko Yamazaki’s Ravel and Legolas 92, Jen and Bruce Hlavacek’s Weltino’s Magic and his current mount, Suppenkasper. As gifted at teaching as he is at riding, Peters’ new series focuses on mindfulness, testing the horse’s sensitivity, accurate transitions and correctness of the walk, all with the aim of helping riders get even more quality. Regardless of where you and your horse are in your riding journey, Peters’ keen eye for details plus insightful tips and perspectives can help horses and riders at every level. Dressage Today OnDemand helps you learn from top experts with Dressage Today’s complete video-on-demand training resource. Whether you’re looking to better your basics or you’re polishing Grand Prix movements, Dressage Today’s 3,800-plus training videos can help you reach those goals. In addition, Dressage Today OnDemand subscribers have exclusive access to a decade’s worth of digital editions of Dressage Today magazine. Perfect your skills anywhere, anytime. Dressage Today OnDemand is accessible on over 1,000 devices including iOS devices, Android devices, Macs, PCs and streaming media boxes such as Roku, Apple TV and Chromecast. Subscribe now for less than the cost of a lesson—just $36/month. https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/
Olympic Silver Medalist Adrienne Lyle Joins Dressage Today OnDemand with New Training Video Series
Top international dressage rider and Olympic silver medalist Adrienne Lyle is the latest to join the long list of top dressage riders, trainers and professionals on Dressage Today OnDemand. Lyle’s love of horses started early in life, on her family farm on Whidbey Island, Washington. Originally being introduced to dressage through eventing, Adrienne decided to focus solely on dressage in her early teens. She eventually went on to seek training with top dressage trainer and rider Debbie McDonald and has been working with McDonald ever since. Lyle’s career highlights include representing the USA in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics where she helped the team secure a silver medal. Lyle is as gifted at teaching as she is riding, according to longtime coach Debbie McDonald. Lyle herself says she loves teaching anyone who is really passionate and motivated, whether they have a fancy horse or a backyard buddy. This makes her an ideal and effective coach for a variety of riders and horses and various levels. In her series on Dressage Today OnDemand, members will get an exclusive look into lessons with Lyle. Topics covered include: Working with a Grade IV Para Rider Canter Work with a Fresian Forward Off the Leg Managing a Sensitive Horse Keeping a Steady Contact and more Regardless of where you and your horse are in your riding journey, Lyle’s keen insights can help you master the mental game and ride more effectively. About Dressage Today OnDemand Dressage Today OnDemand helps you learn from top experts with Dressage Today’s complete video-on-demand training resource. Whether you’re looking to better your basics or you’re polishing Grand Prix movements, Dressage Today’s 3,800-plus training videos can help you reach those goals. In addition, Dressage Today OnDemand subscribers have exclusive access to a decade’s worth of digital editions of Dressage Today magazine. Perfect your skills anywhere, anytime. Dressage Today OnDemand is accessible on over 1,000 devices including iOS devices, Android devices, Macs, PCs and streaming media boxes such as Roku, Apple TV and Chromecast. Subscribe now for less than the cost of a lesson—just $36/month.
Dressage Today OnDemand Launches New Training Video Series with Horsemanship and Performance Coach Chelsea Canedy
Horsemanship and performance coach Chelsea Canedy is the latest to join the long list of top dressage riders, trainers and professionals on Dressage Today OnDemand. Currently based in Wales, Maine, Canedy brings a unique approach to training the equine and human athlete through a foundational understanding of horse and rider psychology and performance. As an accomplished rider with a vast knowledge of horse behavior and natural horsemanship, Canedy is able to identify and develop the potential in a horse with empathy, patience and understanding. Her philosophy with every ride is “reward the try and celebrate even 1% better”. Meditation and mental performance have been pillars of her career with horses and previously as a social worker. This allows her to connect with riders who struggle with nerves, fear, staying present or those who are just looking to reconnect with their goals. In her series on Dressage Today OnDemand, members will get a look at how horses learn and how we can positively interact with them through ground and under saddle exercises. She even does a short, guided meditation to help realign after a hectic day or get started at the beginning of the day. Topics covered include: The Purpose of Groundwork The Concept of Pressure and Release How We Can Help Horses Learn Working at the Mounting Block Riding the Sensitive Horse Riding the Less Motivated Horse and more Regardless of where you and your horse are in your riding journey, Canedy’s keen insights can help you master the mental game and ride more effectively. About Dressage Today OnDemand Dressage Today OnDemand helps you learn from top experts with Dressage Today’s complete video-on-demand training resource. Whether you’re looking to better your basics or you’re polishing Grand Prix movements, Dressage Today’s 3,800-plus training videos can help you reach those goals. In addition, Dressage Today OnDemand subscribers have exclusive access to a decade’s worth of digital editions of Dressage Today magazine. Perfect your skills anywhere, anytime. Dressage Today OnDemand is accessible on over 1,000 devices including iOS devices, Android devices, Macs, PCs and streaming media boxes such as Roku, Apple TV and Chromecast. Subscribe now for less than the cost of a lesson—just $36 per month—on ondemand.dressagetoday.com.
Top American Dressage Rider Olivia LaGoy-Weltz Launches New Video Series on Dressage Today OnDemand
One of America’s top dressage riders Olivia LaGoy-Weltz has joined the star-studded list of top dressage riders, trainers and professionals on Dressage Today OnDemand. LaGoy-Weltz, who trains out of Mountain Crest Farm in both Northern Virginia and Wellington Florida, is USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze medalist. Her achievements include 2011 USEF National Championships FEI Young Rider Grand Prix winner, 2011 Brentina Cup Reserve Champion, member of the 2015 Gold medal winning Nation’s Cup team in Wellington, FL and traveling small tour alternate for 2015 USA Pan American Games Dressage Team. Regardless of the level you’re riding at, LaGoy-Weltz’s keen insights can help you ride more effectively. In her new video series on Dressage Today OnDemand, she discusses how to properly ride a 10-meter circle and more. Dressage Today OnDemand helps you learn from top experts like Olivia LaGoy-Weltz with Dressage Today’s complete video-on-demand training resource. Whether you’re looking to better your basics or you’re polishing Grand Prix movements, Dressage Today’s 3,800-plus training videos can help you reach those goals. In addition, Dressage Today OnDemand subscribers have exclusive access to a decade’s worth of digital editions of Dressage Today magazine. Perfect your skills anywhere, anytime. Dressage Today OnDemand is accessible on over 1,000 devices including iOS devices, Android devices, Macs, PCs and streaming media boxes such as Roku, Apple TV and Chromecast. Subscribe now at ondemand.dressagetoday.com for less than the cost of a lesson—just $36 per month.
Dressage Today OnDemand Launches New Training Video Series with International Grand Prix Competitor and Trainer Shannon Dueck
Top international Grand Prix dressage competitor and trainer Shannon Dueck has joined the star-studded list of top dressage riders, trainers and professionals on Dressage Today OnDemand. Dueck, who was born in Austin and grew up outside of Vancouver, British Columbia, is well-known for her love and knowledge of classical dressage and the biomechanics behind it. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of British Columbia and a Master’s degree in Equine Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from Texas A&M University. She went on to become faculty at Lakeland College and Olds College in Alberta, Canada and later at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. Dueck trained her first real dressage star, Korona, from the beginning. The partnership competed successfully at the Grand Prix level for many years and won an individual silver medal at the Pan Am Games in 1999. Dueck has trained many horses and riders through the FEI levels and is currently bringing along several young prospects. Part of what has shaped Dueck into such a great rider and trainer is the wonderful coaching she has received throughout her career. In the very beginning, she rode with Klaus Albin and Dietrich Von Hopfgarten in Langley, British Columbia with her event horses. In her adult life, she has had extensive help from Bert Rutten, Lars Peterson, Kathy Connelly, Robert Dover, Steffen Peters, Hubertus Schmidt, Wolfram Wittig and most recently Carl Hester of Great Britain. Regardless of the level you’re riding at, Dueck’s keen insights into horse and rider biomechanics and rider position can help you ride more effectively. In her new video series on Dressage Today OnDemand, she covers topics like correct shoulder, leg and hip position for riders, riding the hind legs, focusing on a forward tempo and rider’s seat for lateral work. About Dressage Today OnDemand Dressage Today OnDemand helps you learn from top experts like Shannon Dueck with Dressage Today’s complete video-on-demand training resource. Whether you’re looking to better your basics or you’re polishing Grand Prix movements, Dressage Today’s 3,800-plus training videos can help you reach those goals. In addition, Dressage Today OnDemand subscribers have exclusive access to a decade’s worth of digital editions of Dressage Today magazine. Perfect your skills anywhere, anytime. Dressage Today OnDemand is accessible on over 1,000 devices including iOS devices, Android devices, Macs, PCs and streaming media boxes such as Roku, Apple TV and Chromecast. Subscribe now for less than the cost of a lesson—just $36 per month.
Dressage Today OnDemand Launches New Training Video Series with Top Young/Developing Horse Trainer Michael Bragdell
Top dressage competitor and young/developing horse trainer Michael Bragdell is the latest to join the long list of top dressage riders, trainers and professionals on Dressage Today OnDemand. Bragdell, who is originally from Gothenburg, Sweden, is well-known for his work producing top young horses. He trained and showed young horses for Gustavii Stud in England, before joining the team at Hilltop Farm in Colora, MD, in 1995. He now holds the position of Head Trainer. Over the years, Bragdell has presented numerous stallions and countless mares and foals at breed registry inspections as well as at breed shows around the country. Seven of the youngsters that he has started at Hilltop have gone on to top finishes in the USEF/Markel Young/Developing Horse National Championships. In addition to being a USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist, Bragdell has won seven US Dressage Finals National Championships as well as the 2021 Dressage at Devon Grand Prix. An excellent teacher, he is also a USDF Certified Instructor and teaches at Hilltop Farm while keeping a limited clinic schedule. Bragdell believes in keeping the work interesting for the young horse to ensure they stay fresh and happy throughout their career. No matter what type of young horse you’re bringing along, Bragdell can offer valuable insights to help you develop your horse correctly. In his new video series on Dressage Today OnDemand, he focuses on teaching horses ground exercises leading up to and including half-steps. “It is important that I incorporate variety in the training for all of my horses,” says Bragdell. “Some of the tools I use include groundwork, freejumping, longlining, and hacking. I think the variety allows the horses to approach the training with a fresher mind and develops their physical strength and promotes long term soundness.” About Dressage Today OnDemand Dressage Today OnDemand helps you learn from top experts like Michael Bragdell with Dressage Today’s complete video-on-demand training resource. Whether you’re looking to better your basics or you’re polishing Grand Prix movements, Dressage Today’s 3,800-plus training videos can help you reach those goals. In addition, Dressage Today OnDemand subscribers have exclusive access to a decade’s worth of digital editions of Dressage Today magazine. Perfect your skills anywhere, anytime. Dressage Today OnDemand is accessible on over 1,000 devices including iOS devices, Android devices, Macs, PCs and streaming media boxes such as Roku, Apple TV and Chromecast. Subscribe now for less than the cost of a lesson—just $36 per month.
FEI 5* Judge Janet Foy Training Videos Just Released on Dressage Today OnDemand
Top judge and rider Janet Foy returns to Dressage Today OnDemand. Janet is an FEI 5* dressage judge, young horse judge and a USEF dressage judge. She has judged all the major shows in the United States and Canada, including the North American Young Rider Championships and the 2019 Pan American Games. In addition, Janet has judged many of the top CDI 5* competitions in the world including the Tokyo Olympic Games, Paris World Cup Finals in 2018, the 2019 European Championships, the famous Aachen five-star, the Central American Games in Bogota and the Central American Caribbean Games in Puerto Rico. Janet’s unique perspective and teaching style make this video collection a must-see for riders of all levels. No matter what type of horse you’re riding, Janet can help you work through common problems and improve your riding. “I had the pleasure of being at Copper Light Farm in Vero Beach, FL for Janet’s clinic. Her insights as both an accomplished Grand Prix rider and Olympic level judge are unparalleled. With a wide variety of riders at different levels on horses including Warmbloods, an upper-level Quarter Horse, Arabian and a jumper just starting dressage, this collection truly has something for everyone,” says Stephanie Ruff, Dressage Today’s Digital Content Manager. Dressage Today OnDemand helps you learn from top experts like Janet with Dressage Today’s complete video-on-demand training resource. Whether you’re looking to better your basics or you’re polishing Grand Prix movements, Dressage Today’s 3,800-plus training videos can help you reach those goals. In addition, Dressage Today OnDemand subscribers have exclusive access to a decade’s worth of digital editions of Dressage Today magazine. Perfect your skills anywhere, anytime. Dressage Today OnDemand is accessible on over 1,000 devices including iOS devices, Android devices, Macs, PCs and streaming media boxes such as Roku, Apple TV and Chromecast. Learn more information at ondemand.dressagetoday.com. About Dressage Today The mission of Dressage Today is to give dressage riders of all levels a foundation for training their horses, to encourage the pursuit of a harmonious partnership and to promote the sport of dressage. Through multi-media channels including video-on-demand, web articles, social media, podcasts, digital issues, newsletters and events, DT taps into experts in the sport to help dressage riders. More than 3,800 training videos make up Dressage Today OnDemand, DT’s ever-growing video-on-demand site dedicated to providing subscribers with in-depth training from the world’s top riders, trainers and judges. In addition, DT continues to provide content on training, the latest innovations in the care and feeding of dressage horses, rider fitness and top competitors. About Equine Network LLC Equine Network LLC is the world’s premier horse enthusiast group, with events, memberships, marketing and media that span the globe. With our longstanding, award-winning brands, as well as some of the largest events in the horse industry, we strive to stay the best in our field, continually evolving and expanding our horizons. Equine Network owns and operates three of the world’s largest, most prestigious Western horse sport competitions: the U.S. Team Roping Championships, National Team Roping and the World Series of Team Roping. Through our membership services, we provide roadside assistance to more than 40,000 horse trailer owners and members, as well as online learning opportunities to thousands of subscribers. Equine Network also offers a valuable channel for marketing solutions through eight well-known equine industry information platforms that reach more than 3 million individuals and 600-plus leading companies. Learn more at equinetwork.com.
