This month, Aviva and Stephany interview Noel Williams of Noel Williams Dressage, based in Maryland. They catch up with what has been going on with each other – Mary Wanless, Maui and an exciting trip coming up (or going down centerline!) for Stephany, and a bittersweet sharing for Aviva. In the Ask the L, they discuss what is needed to have a successful move from Training to First Levels – thanks to Deana for the question!

The daughter of George and Roberta Williams, Noel Williams grew up around classical and high performance dressage. Noel has been riding and competing all of her life with an Olympic Dream at heart. Noel is a USEF “R” Dressage Judge, and is currently in the USEF “r” DSHB Judge’s Program. She has trained and competed numerous horses from young horses to FEI Grand Prix.

Noel is a USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist. A member of the 2007 NAJYRC Silver Medal team (Region 2), and the 2005 USEF Junior Dressage Team Championships Gold Medal, Noel was also the 2005 USEF Junior Dressage National Champion on the Hanoverian stallion Pik L.

Noel aspires to continue her career on the international stage and to represent Team USA in competition. Noel's greatest passion is starting and developing young horses, especially stallions, to campaign them through the CDI levels.

In the interview, Aviva and Stephany get the benefit of Noel’s super humor, her history of riding and her boundless enthusiasm for our sport. It was great getting to know her and her belief system, and we wish her all the best!

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Guest: Noel Williams of Noel Williams Dressage

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Reese and Megan sit down with newly minted FEI 3★ judge Susanne Hamilton to talk about her journey through the Fédération Équestre Internationale system and what it truly takes to reach this prestigious level.

Next, Reese and Megan chat with Aoife Leggett about her work in high performance coaching and breathwork. Aoife breaks down how riders can better manage pressure, regulate their nervous system, and improve performance in and out of the show ring.

GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 789:

• Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook
• Guest: Aoife Leggett - Website | Instagram
• Guest: Susanne Hamilton - Website | Facebook | Instagram
• Book Club: How to Ride the Horse You thought you Bought by Anne Buchanan
• Dressage Radio Show: Website | Facebook
• Please visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, & DressageToday+ !

Amy Ekelman, Senior Education Administrative & Programs Coordinator at the USDF, shares the latest news from USDF and highlights educational opportunities. USDF Gold Medal trainer Shannon Warner to talks about heading west for a winter season of training and competition in California. The Dressage Foundation's Judith Noone Volunteer Award recipient Anne Sushko, shares her experiences in the dressage community and what this recognition means to her.

GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 788:

1. Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook
2. Guest: Amy Ekelman, USDF r. Education Administrative & Programs Coordinator - Facebook
3. Guest: Shannon Warner - Facebook
4. Guest: Anne Sushko - Facebook
5. Book Club: How to Ride the Horse You thought you Bought by Anne Buchanan
6. Dressage Radio Show: Website | Facebook
7. Please visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, & Horse Radio Network!