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Ep 25: You have to believe in dressage beyond the sport
If we're not training our horses for their highest benefit, physically and mentally, how can we justify our partnership with horses in the sport of dressage? Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into an idea posed to them...
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Ep 24: Lightness is one of the most misunderstood words in dressage
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon discuss the concept of "lightness" in dressage, emphasizing that it is often misunderstood as solely a hand sensation. Brett clarifies that lightness should be felt throughout the horse's...
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Ep 23: Equipment is only as good as the rider
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another Parberyism, this time it's about our equipment only being as good as the rider. Brett and Nat discuss spurs, the whip, the double bridle, and draw reins. We hope you enjoy...
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Ep 22: You don't get judged on feel
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another Parberyism, this time it's 'you don't get judged on feel'. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about working with Brett in one of our programs...
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Ep 21: Forward is one of the most unhelpful words
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another Parberyism, this time it's 'forward is one of the most unhelpful words in dressage'. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about working with...
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Ep 20: A decision not to invest in growth is a decision to stay at the same level
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another Parberyism, this time it's 'a decision not to invest in growth is a decision to stay at the same level', and it's about working on ourselves as well-rounded humans. We hope...
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Ep 19: It's not what you know, it's what you do consistently
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another stolen Parberyism, this time from podcaster and author Tim Ferriss, and it's all about knowing vs doing. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out...
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Ep 18: There will always be riders with bigger trucks and more expensive horses
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another Parberyism; this time, one stolen (Brett prefers 'borrowed') from famous German Olympian Ulla Salzgeber, and it's all about focusing on what matters rather than getting...
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Ep 17: It doesn't have to be perfect today
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another Parberyism; this time, it's about the slow and steady process of development, and how perfectionism can get in the way. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen...
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Ep 16: Find moments to disappear
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another Parberyism; this time, it's about becoming a 'silent' rider and presenting a harmonious picture by finding moments to disappear. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if...
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Ep 15: Let the problems reveal themselves
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another Parberyism, this time it's about relinquishing the strong desire to 'help' your horse every step of the way to prevent issues, and rather allow the mistakes to happen.
We...
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Ep 14: Activating the third eye
Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another Parberyism, this time it's an odd one, 'Activating the third eye'. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about working with Brett in one of our...
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