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Move Like a Rider: PT to Improve Your Position & Partnership | The Amateur's Advantage
In this episode of The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura sits down with equestrian physical therapist Tag Wilbur to break down the biomechanics behind great riding. Together, they explore how alignment, core stability,...
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Inside the Visual Rider: How the Laura Ashley Dressage Membership Can Transform Your Riding
This week on The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura sits down with longtime student and friend Donna Hammond for a deep dive into The Visual Rider and the brand-new Laura Ashley Dressage online membership. Donna shares her...
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Dressage Show Success: The Strategy Behind a Great Test Day | The Amateur's Advantage
In this episode of The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura breaks down exactly how she prepares herself, her horses, and her riders for a successful dressage show, long before stepping into the competition arena. She shares...
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Gymnastic Warmups & Serpentine Flow | The Amateur's Advantage
This week on The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura Ashley dives into one of her favorite topics — the art and science of gymnasticizing your horse. Using detailed analogies and accessible dressage theory, she explains how...
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Your Questions for Laura: Contact, Connection & Feel | The Amateur's Advantage
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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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