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The Amateur"s Advantage

Laura Ashley Dressage

The Amateur’s Advantage is the podcast for riders who want clarity and confidence in every ride, no matter the discipline. Each week, Grand Prix Dressage trainer and Gold Medalist Laura Ashley talks with equestrians across the horse world about training challenges, mindset shifts, and how classical dressage principles help all riders. Whether you’re new, returning, or competing, these honest conversations empower you to grow and remind you that dedication and love for the process are your

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All Episodes

36:58

The Thinking Rider: Learning to Problem Solve in the...

The Amateur"s Advantage ·

2025/10/29

This week on The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura Ashley explores what it really means to become a thinking rider, one who can problem-solve, adapt, and guide their horse through challenges with confidence and empathy. Through real examples from lessons and training rides, Laura unpacks how letting riders make mistakes, struggle a little, and experiment builds true understanding and feel. She shares the importance of curiosity, patience, and communication in the learning process—and how classical

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Show Day Highlights: Confidence, Consistency, and Big...

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2025/10/22

*Reupload*This week on The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura Ashley shares a behind-the-scenes recap from a successful weekend at a local dressage show. She reflects on the progress of two standout horses, Caracol, a young Andalusian making his debut at Training Level, and James Brown, a newer Third Level partner for one of Laura’s riders. Laura discusses how consistency, confidence, and preparation made all the difference in the ring and how thoughtful training can build trust and success for

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10:17

Show Day Highlights: Confidence, Consistency, and Big...

The Amateur"s Advantage ·

2025/10/22

This week on The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura Ashley shares a behind-the-scenes recap from a successful weekend at a local dressage show, White Fences. She reflects on the progress of two standout horses, Caracol, a young Andalusian making his debut at Training Level, and James Brown, a newer Third Level partner for one of Laura’s riders. Laura discusses how consistency, confidence, and preparation made all the difference in the ring and how thoughtful training can build trust and success for

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35:57

The Demands of an Equestrian Lifestyle | The...

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2025/10/15

This week on The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura Ashley sits down with hunter-jumper and equitation rider Amanda Roland to unpack the physical and mental tolls of an equestrian lifestyle. Together, they talk about how dressage principles like body awareness, balance, and self-preservation can help riders stay strong and healthy, so they can keep showing up for their horses and their goals, no matter what discipline they ride.Stay strong in and out of the saddle—grab your free Equestrian Health

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42:22

Horsemanship First: Thinking Outside the Box | The...

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2025/10/08

Episode Title: Horsemanship First: Thinking Outside the BoxGuest: Amanda OrlandoEpisode Summary:This week on The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura Ashley sits down with Amanda Orlando of Orlando Sport Horses to unpack how horses hit training walls when routines get too rigid. Together, they dive into how dressage principles like returning to basics, embracing cross-training, and focusing on horsemanship before goals helped them move past roadblocks and how you can apply the same tools in your own

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34:58

Mindset Training for More Productive Lessons | The...

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2025/10/01

This week on The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura Ashley sits down with Kat McDonald of Form and Flow Dressage to unpack the mental struggles riders face when progress feels messy or slow. Together, they dive into how dressage principles like mindset shifts, growth over perfection, and positive self-talk help riders break through fear, frustration, and comparison and how you can apply the same tools in your own rides, no matter what discipline you ride.What You’ll Learn Why shifting from “I

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26:49

Wellington Dressage Classic Show Recap | The...

The Amateur"s Advantage ·

2025/09/24

Episode Title: Wellington Dressage Classic Show RecapEpisode Summary This week on The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura Ashley recaps her weekend at the Wellington Dressage Classic and unpacks the highs, challenges, and lessons learned from showing two very different horses. She dives into how classical dressage principles like patience, forward energy, and building confidence helped her guide each horse through the show atmosphere and how you can apply the same tools in your own rides, no matter

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39:48

How It All Started | The Amateur's Advantage

The Amateur"s Advantage ·

2025/09/17

Episode Title: How It All Started Guest: Deb Medina Episode Summary This week on The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura Ashley sits down with Deb Medina to unpack the journey from ponies to dressage and how a lifelong love of horses shapes the way we ride and train. Together, they dive into how dressage principles like patience, foundation work, and connection helped Deb navigate transitions in her riding life—and how you can apply the same tools in your own rides, no matter what discipline you

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26:04

Training Challenging Horses & Managing Fear | The...

The Amateur"s Advantage ·

2025/09/10

Episode Title: Training Challenging Horses & Managing FearGuest: Iza Bieniecka, DressageEpisode Summary: This week on The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura Ashley sits down with Iza Bieniecka of Bieniecka Dressage to unpack the challenges of training difficult horses while managing fear in the saddle. Together, they dive into how classical dressage principles, like riding forward to prevent rearing or bucking, helped Iza rewire her approach, build confidence, and create lasting breakthroughs

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Trailer: Welcome to The Amateur's Advantage

The Amateur"s Advantage ·

2025/09/03

Welcome to The Amateur’s Advantage! The Amateur’s Advantage is the podcast for riders who want clarity and confidence in every ride, no matter the discipline. Each week, Grand Prix Dressage trainer and Gold Medalist Laura Ashley talks with equestrians across the horse world about training challenges, mindset shifts, and how classical dressage principles help all riders. Whether you’re new, returning, or competing, these honest conversations empower you to grow and remind you that dedication

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