The Amateur's Advantage

The Amateur's Advantage

Hosted by: 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...

Episodes

Your Questions for Laura: Contact, Connection & Feel | The Amateur's Advantage

Season #1

This week on The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura Ashley answers your most asked questions from Instagram in a special Q&A. From finding soft, steady contact to improving your seat and communication, Laura dives into...
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The Thinking Rider: Learning to Problem Solve in the Saddle | The Amateur's Advantage

Season #1

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....
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Show Day Highlights: Confidence, Consistency, and Big Wins | The Amateur's Advantage

Season #1

*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...
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The Demands of an Equestrian Lifestyle | The Amateur's Advantage

Season #1

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...
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Horsemanship First: Thinking Outside the Box | The Amateur's Advantage

Season #1

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...
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Mindset Training for More Productive Lessons | The Amateur's Advantage

Season #1

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...
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Wellington Dressage Classic Show Recap | The Amateur's Advantage

Season #1

Episode Title: Wellington Dressage Classic Show Recap Episode Summary This week on The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura Ashley recaps her weekend at the Wellington Dressage Classic and unpacks the highs, challenges, and...
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How It All Started | The Amateur's Advantage

Season #1

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...
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Training Challenging Horses & Managing Fear | The Amateur's Advantage

Season #1

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...
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Trailer: Welcome to The Amateur's Advantage

Season #1

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...
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