The Amateur’s Advantage is the podcast for riders who want clarity and confidence in every ride, no matter the discipline. Each week, Grand Prix Dressage trainer and Gold Medalist Laura Ashley talks with equestrians across the horse world about training challenges, mindset shifts, and how classical dressage principles help all riders. Whether you’re new, returning, or competing, these honest conversations empower you to grow and remind you that dedication and love for the process are your true advantage.
The Amateur's Advantage
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15 episodes
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Podcast Overview
The Amateur’s Advantage is the podcast for riders who want clarity and confidence in every ride, no matter the discipline. Each week, Grand Prix Dressage trainer and Gold Medalist Laura Ashley talks with equestrians across the horse world about training challenges, mindset shifts, and how classical dressage principles help all riders. Whether you’re new, returning, or competing, these honest conversations empower you to grow and remind you that dedication and love for the process are your true advantage.
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March 19, 2026
Mindset in the Saddle: How Your Thoughts Are Shaping Every Ride | The Amateur's Advantage
<p><span>This week on The Amateur's Advantage, Laura Ashley sits down with Krista Kehoe — life coach for equestrians and 40-year dressage rider — to explore the powerful and often overlooked role that mindset plays in every ride. Together, they unpack why riders can invest in all the lessons, clinics, and training in the world, yet still find themselves stuck in the same patterns — and how shifting the way you think can unlock results that no amount of extra ride time alone can produce. From scarcity mindsets and self-judgment in the warm-up ring to learning how to emotionally regulate before you even put your foot in the stirrup, this conversation bridges the gap between what's happening in the saddle and everything happening in life outside of it. Whether you're battling imposter syndrome at a show, wrestling with perfectionism, or simply want to get more out of every training session, Krista's practical tools and frameworks will help you ride with more clarity, confidence, and intention. If you've ever felt like your brain is getting in the way of your riding — this episode is for you. </span><span> </span></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>What You'll Learn:</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Why your thoughts — not your circumstances — are creating your results in and out of the saddle</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">How the pressure and stress you carry into the barn directly affects your horse's behavior</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">The simple five-step "Model" framework for identifying the mindset patterns quietly running your rides</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">What "emotional adulthood" really means and why suppressing your feelings isn't the same as managing them</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">How strategic pessimism (WPOs — Worst Possible Outcomes) can actually build your confidence and resilience</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">The difference between a fixed mindset and an open one — and how it might be standing between you and your next goal</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Why knowing your purpose for each ride changes everything about how you show up</li> </ul> <p><strong>Resources + Mentions:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Krista’s Clear Goals Worksheet: </span><a href="https://bit.ly/RideWithClearGoals"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://bit.ly/RideWithClearGoals</span></a></p> <p><strong>Join the Barn Family:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Instagram: </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauraashleydressage"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.instagram.com/lauraashleydressage</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">TikTok: </span><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraashleydressage?lang=en"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraashleydressage?lang=en</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">Facebook Group: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/351291468943842/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.facebook.com/groups/351291468943842/</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">YouTube: </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/Lauraashleydressage"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.youtube.com/Lauraashleydressage</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Want to submit a question or story? DM us on Instagram @LauraAshleyDressage </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Leave a review to help more riders find us!</span></p>
December 17, 2025
Move Like a Rider: PT to Improve Your Position & Partnership | The Amateur's Advantage
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura sits down with equestrian physical therapist Tag Wilbur to break down the biomechanics behind great riding. Together, they explore how alignment, core stability, breath mechanics, and balanced strength directly influence your effectiveness and harmony in the saddle. Tag shares the most common rider imbalances he sees, how these patterns affect your horse, and simple at-home tools to help you move better — both in your body and in your riding. Whether you’re dealing with pain, asymmetry, or just want a more stable and educated seat, this conversation will help you build the body your horse wants to carry.</span></p> <p>Join the Barn Family<span style="font-weight: 400;">:</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Instagram: </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauraashleydressage"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.instagram.com/lauraashleydressage</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">TikTok: </span><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraashleydressage?lang=en"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraashleydressage?lang=en</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">Facebook Group: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/351291468943842/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.facebook.com/groups/351291468943842/</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">YouTube: </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/Lauraashleydressage"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.youtube.com/Lauraashleydressage</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Want to submit a question or story? DM us on Instagram @LauraAshleyDressage </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Leave a review to help more riders find us!</span></p>
December 10, 2025
Inside the Visual Rider: How the Laura Ashley Dressage Membership Can Transform Your Riding
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week on </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Amateur’s Advantage</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, Laura sits down with longtime student and friend </span>Donna Hammond<span style="font-weight: 400;"> for a deep dive into </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Visual Rider</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and the brand-new Laura Ashley Dressage online membership. Donna shares her perspective as an amateur rider, educator, and lower-level instructor on why Laura’s analogies work, how they help riders feel concepts they’ve struggled with for years, and how the new membership brings those tools to life through videos, masterclasses, and community. Together, they explore the power of multi-modal learning, how foundational skills carry through all levels of dressage, and why great riding starts with curiosity, exploration, and understanding your own body. Whether you’re new to dressage or working toward medals, this conversation will leave you inspired — and ready to learn in a whole new way.</span></p> <p>Be a part of the Laura Ashley Dressage Membership!<br><a href="http://bit.ly/LADMembership">bit.ly/LADMembership</a></p> <p>Join the Barn Family<span style="font-weight: 400;">:</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Instagram: </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauraashleydressage"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.instagram.com/lauraashleydressage</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">TikTok: </span><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraashleydressage?lang=en"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraashleydressage?lang=en</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">Facebook Group: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/351291468943842/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.facebook.com/groups/351291468943842/</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">YouTube: </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/Lauraashleydressage"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.youtube.com/Lauraashleydressage</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Want to submit a question or story? DM us on Instagram @LauraAshleyDressage </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Leave a review to help more riders find us!</span></p>
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