The Amateur's Advantage
Episodes
Mindset in the Saddle: How Your Thoughts Are Shaping Every Ride | The Amateur's Advantage
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Amateur's Advantage, Laura Ashley sits down with Krista Kehoe — life coach for equestrians and 40-year dressage rider — to explor...
Move Like a Rider: PT to Improve Your Position & Partnership | The Amateur's Advantage
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura sits down with equestrian physical therapist Tag Wilbur to break down the biomechanics behind grea...
Inside the Visual Rider: How the Laura Ashley Dressage Membership Can Transform Your Riding
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura sits down with longtime student and friend Donna Hammond for a deep dive into The Visual Rider and the b...
Move Like a Rider: PT Tools to Improve Your Position & Partnership | The Amateur's Advantage
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura sits down with equestrian physical therapist Tag Wilbur to break down the biomechanics behind grea...
Dressage Show Success: The Strategy Behind a Great Test Day | The Amateur's Advantage
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura breaks down exactly how she prepares herself, her horses, and her riders for a successful dressage...
Gymnastic Warmups & Serpentine Flow | The Amateur's Advantage
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura Ashley dives into one of her favorite topics — the art and science of gymnasticizing your horse. Using...
Your Questions for Laura: Contact, Connection & Feel | The Amateur's Advantage
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura Ashley answers your most asked questions from Instagram in a special Q&A. From finding soft, steady ...
The Thinking Rider: Learning to Problem Solve in the Saddle | The Amateur's Advantage
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura Ashley explores what it really means to become a thinking rider, one who can problem-solve, adapt, and g...
Show Day Highlights: Confidence, Consistency, and Big Wins | The Amateur's Advantage
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
*Reupload* This week on The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura Ashley shares a behind-the-scenes recap from a successful weekend at a local dressage show. S...
The Demands of an Equestrian Lifestyle | The Amateur's Advantage
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura Ashley sits down with hunter-jumper and equitation rider Amanda Roland to unpack the physical and mental...
Horsemanship First: Thinking Outside the Box | The Amateur's Advantage
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Title: Horsemanship First: Thinking Outside the BoxGuest: Amanda OrlandoEpisode Summary:This week on The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura Ashley s...
Mindset Training for More Productive Lessons | The Amateur's Advantage
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura Ashley sits down with Kat McDonald of Form and Flow Dressage to unpack the mental struggles riders face ...
Wellington Dressage Classic Show Recap | The Amateur's Advantage
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Title: Wellington Dressage Classic Show Recap Episode Summary This week on The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura Ashley recaps her weekend at the W...
How It All Started | The Amateur's Advantage
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Title: How It All Started Guest: Deb Medina Episode Summary This week on The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura Ashley sits down with Deb Medina to ...
Training Challenging Horses & Managing Fear | The Amateur's Advantage
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Title: Training Challenging Horses & Managing FearGuest: Iza Bieniecka, DressageEpisode Summary: This week on The Amateur’s Advantage, L...
Trailer: Welcome to The Amateur's Advantage
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Amateur’s Advantage! The Amateur’s Advantage is the podcast for riders who want clarity and confidence in every ride, no matter the...