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D4K Unmounted Programs (D4K UP)

D4K Unmounted Programs

D4K UP Virtual Educational Series 2025

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Schedule (Scroll down to Register)

Monday, January 27th at 7:30pm EST via Zoom

  • Moderator: Lendon Gray
  • Presentation with Dr. Vanessa Yang "Seeing is Believing: Insights into the Equine Eye"

Monday, February 10th at 7:30pm EST via Zoom

  • Moderator: Lendon Gray
  • Presentation with Dr. Alison Arnold "Mental Toughness in Dressage: The Mind-Body-Horse Connection"

As a mental toughness coach who has worked with Olympians and elite athletes for over 25 years, Ali is thrilled to bring her passion for mental toughness to the world of dressage. Dressage isn’t just about technical precision—it’s about the profound connection between mind, body, and horse. Whether you’re a rider seeking to elevate your performance or a trainer guiding others, mental toughness is the key to unlocking your best work in and out of the arena.

In this session, we’ll dive into the tools and strategies to build resilience, focus, and confidence. Mental toughness isn’t about being tough all the time—it’s about staying present, calm, and adaptable when it matters most.

We’ll explore:

  1. The Calm Core: Staying grounded and centered under pressure—whether in competition or during training sessions.
  2. The Trust Triangle: Strengthening the rider-horse partnership through clear intention, body awareness, and emotional consistency—and how trainers can foster this connection in their athletes.
  3. Turning Setbacks into Setups: Using challenges and mistakes as opportunities for growth and deeper connection, both for yourself and your riders.

You’ll walk away with actionable tools to:

  • Stay composed and clear-headed in high-pressure situations.
  • Communicate with your horse or guide your athletes to build trust, focus, and harmony.
  • Use visualization and breathing techniques to prepare for success.

For trainers, we’ll also discuss how to support your riders in developing their mental game and building confidence both in and out of the saddle. Whether you’re striving to improve your own performance or empower others, this session will deepen your understanding of how the mind shapes the ride. Let’s make this hour a turning point in how you think, coach, and connect.

Monday, February 24th at 7:30pm EST via Zoom

  • Moderator: Lendon Gray
  • Presentation with Dr. Heather Beach "The Road to Recovery: Rehab and Reconditioning for Your Horse After Time Off"

Monday, March 10th at 7:30pm EDT via Zoom

  • Moderator: Lendon Gray
  • Presentation with Barbara Richardson, Attorney

Registration Fees

We understand that access to education has in some cases become quite expensive.  Therefore, in lieu of registration fees, we invite you to make an optional donation to Dressage4Kids.  A donation of any size is welcome.  In order to receive the Zoom log in information, please be sure to fill out the registration form below (one registration form per person).

Registration Form

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All Dressage4Kids UP Zoom sessions will be recorded by Dressage4Kids and some of the recordings will be posted online to the Dressage4Kids YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbJnr1rcQwfvA2aR2f73RnA) at a later date.  

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