PonyApp’s Top 5 Reads of The Week

The PonyApp
Nov 7 · 4 min read

PonyPeople: November 7th, 2019

1) How does show jumper Danielle Goldstein maintain her sport horses?

Israel’s #1 ranked show jumper Danielle (Dani) Goldstein is no stranger to the winner’s circle. Just last week, she and top mount Lizziemary won the CSI5* ‘Saturday Night Lights’ Grand Prix at the Winter Equestrian Festival — for the second year in a row! The good news? PonyApp has recruited Dani to be your personal trainer for a day. Here’s a look at the program that keeps her horses at the top of the podium.

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2) Five Pony Podcasts You Need in Your AirPods Right Now

In honor of International Podcast Day (yes, that’s a real thing) we rounded up five of the most informative, most engaging, and most free (!) equestrian podcasts from around the interwebs. Whether you like to tune-in on your daily barn commute or fill the time while you’re grooming and mucking stalls, these audio interviews are fun, chock-full of expert tips, and, what’s more, they might even teach you something new!

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3) Life Goes On: Equitation 101 with Coco Fath

Coco Fath, accomplished junior rider turned rising star in the International ring, sat down to chat with us all about her win and how her time in the equitation ring has helped lead her to success in the jumper ring today! Now training with gold medalist of literally EVERYTHING, Rodrigo Pessoa of Amethyst Equestrian, she definitely has chosen to surround herself with the best to teach her the ropes! Check out our interview!

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4) Brian Moggre: Why Hunter & Equitation Rounds Pay Off in a Big Way in the Jumper Ring

Brian, who began his career in the jumper ring with MTM Farm’s Mike McCormick and Tracey Fenney in Flower Mound, Texas, has found no time spent in the hunter and equitation divisions has been wasted. Quite the opposite, in fact, and his Big Eq accolades — which include the Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final last October at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show — speak for themselves. Here, Brian breaks down four reasons why learning to ride in the hunter and equitation rings has been part of his roadmap to success, moving up the ranks and onto the international showjumping stage.

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5) The Pre-Ride Prep & Post-Ride Routine Tips You Need in Your Life

Whether you are an Olympic-level rider or just starting out, it is important to make sure you are just as much mentally up for the challenge as you and your horse are physically prepared to jump the next course. We sat down with 5* Grand Prix rider and Double H Farm trainer Quentin Judge to learn a bit more about what type of mental preparation it takes to be a top rider in the sport.

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