In this episode of the Dressage Today Podcast, Aviva and Stephany catch up on their respective dressage lives and talk about their latest wins, losses and learning opportunities. Stephany discusses her experience at the USDF Regional Championships, and Aviva shares some exciting news about traveling to Israel.

In addition to these big moments, Stephany talks about her two latest articles for Dressage Today and Practical Horseman: 7 Dressage Position Fixes and Dressage in the Wild: Maintain Control—and Your Cool—on the Trail.

Plus, in our Ask the L, Aviva provides her thoughts on a question about how to best use your time outside the arena—both before and after the bell has rung. She offers great tips on what’s OK, what should be avoided and what to do if your horse has a “moment” as you’re about to enter the show ring. 

Since the year is speeding by, we thought it would be nice to simply stop and appreciate our time together, sharing with our listeners. As always, if you enjoy our podcasts, please like and share them on social media!

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About Stephany Fish Crossman 

Stephany Fish Crossman began riding as a young girl in Maine and by 18, she discovered dressage and left college to join Michael Poulin as a working student. After a successful management career in Florida’s hospitality industry, working for large and small animal veterinarians and grooming for Jane Savoie, she attended the now defunct International Academy of Equestrian Studies in Warendorf, Germany, where she graduated with her National Trainer Certificate. She’s also a USDF bronze and silver medalist as well as one of only nine accredited coaches for Mary Wanless’ Ride With Your Mind Biomechanics System in the U.S. She is currently based in Brooksville, Florida.

About Aviva Nebesky

Aviva Nebesky started riding in her 30s, but horses rapidly took over her life and she went on to graduate with distinction from the USDF “L” Program. She actively trains and competes in dressage while maintaining a busy teaching and judging schedule throughout the mid-Atlantic. She has her USDF Bronze Medal and the Fourth Level scores towards her Silver and has competed internationally representing the USA at the Maccabi Games in Israel in 2022. Aviva regularly works with eventers, working equitation riders, Western Dressage riders and traditional dressage riders. With a master’s degree in social services and Social Research and decades of work in the field of physical rehab, Aviva specializes in working with adult amateurs with fear issues.