Rein It In - With Ash and Josh

Identifying Signs Of Burn Out For Equestrians: Rein It In - With Ash and Josh #25 (Jess Gale)

Ash Howells and Josh Hill

Join Ash and Josh on their exciting podcast "Rein It In with Ash and Josh" as they sit down with the highly talented British dressage rider and coach, Jessica Gale. Jessica, a true equestrian prodigy, has represented Team GB at European Junior and Young Rider championships and is the co-owner of Froxfield Dressage Sales, a successful business she runs with her mother.

Get ready to dive into the world of dressage as Jessica shares her inspiring journey in the equestrian arena. From her early days in pony club, showjumping, and eventing, to her transition to dressage at the age of 14, Jessica's passion for horses shines through. With multiple international and national wins under her belt, she has truly made a mark in the dressage world.

In this captivating episode, Jessica reveals the joys and challenges of being a rider and coach. She opens up about her daily routine, balancing her time between coaching up to 10 riders a day, riding her own horses, and overseeing the training of other horses with her team at Froxfield Stud in Hampshire.

Discover Jessica's current training goals, including her aspirations for Teddy, a horse she competes at PSG/Inter I and hopes to take to Grand Prix level by the end of the year. She also highlights the excitement she feels for the young horses and training liveries she's working with, as they continue to push her as a rider and trainer.

Throughout the podcast, Jessica's love for dressage and the profound connection between rider and horse is evident. She shares her perspective on the beauty of dressage, the satisfaction of achieving that perfect connection, and the moments that make all the hard work worthwhile.

Join Ash and Josh as they delve into the mindset of a rider and discuss how Jessica has dealt with nerves in the past. Learn from her valuable insights and gain practical tips on managing nerves, including finding the root cause, establishing routines, test riding, and utilizing visualization techniques.

Don't miss out on this episode of "Rein It In with Ash and Josh" as Jessica Gale's story will inspire and captivate equestrians of all levels. Stay present and enjoy the journey alongside Jessica as she continues to pursue her dreams, develop her coaching skills, and strive for excellence both in and out of the saddle.

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