564 Western Dressage with Stacy Westfall: Creating Relaxation When Showing and at Home with Marsha Sapp and Joanne Coy

Relaxation and Suppleness are found at the base of the training pyramid. In the 'Judges View' segment Stacy Westfall interviews Joanne Coy, an 'R' rated western dressage judge about how relaxation is seen from the judges chair. She also offers tips on how to increase your score with proper preparation for your transitions. In the Trainers Tip segment, Marsha Hartford Sapp, USEF Western Dressage Champion and USDF Gold Medalist, shares her training advice. It is her belief that relaxation begins the moment you put the halter on. Stacy and Marsha discuss how to handle a horse that unloads in a new location with their head up, calling out for friends. Hauling inexperienced horses to show and the difference between a horse bringing their energy up and staying relaxed vs becoming tense especially as riders advance through the levels.  Listen in...Guests and Links Dressage Episode 564:Co-Hosts:  Stacy Westfall From Stacy Westfall Horsemanship and Coach Jenn from Horse Tip DailyPhoto:  Marsha Hartford Sapp and CobraOfficial Podcast of the United States Dressage FederationGuest: Joanne Coy, USEF Licensed Western Dressage JudgeGuest: Marsha Hartford Sapp from Southern Oaks EquestrianTotal Saddle Fit Tip:  Marsha Hartford Sapp from Southern Oaks EquestrianDownload the FREE Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Dressage Radio Show on  Facebook, and follow Horse Radio Network on TwitterPlease visit our sponsors, they make all this possible: Total Saddle Fit, Kentucky Performance ProductsSupport the show