Dressage Life with JJ Tate

In this episode, JJ talks with Natalie Hummel, whose breakthrough work in nervous-system-based performance and self-mastery is changing how we approach pressure, performance, and personal development.

Natalie’s shares her path from the equestrian world into psychology, how her work grew out of her own experiences in sport and as an educator, and why understanding the nervous system, emotions, and mindset plays such a powerful role in how we ride, train, and show up; not only under pressure, but in everyday life.

This is an inspiring conversation about development, presence, and what it means to pursue something you truly care about.
Join Natalie's free webinar Thursday, January 15, 2026: https://limitless.nataliehummelcoaching.com/
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In this episode, JJ sits down with long-time friends Kate and Martin Kuhn, the husband-and-wife team behind StarWest in New Berlin, Illinois. Together, they do it all: from selecting and purchasing top-quality US-bred foals to developing them all the way to Grand Prix, all while balancing teaching, mentoring, and raising a family.

They share how they choose the young horses they invest in, what they look for in trainers and coaches, and how their experiences coming up through a system, including the Young Rider program, continues to shape their philosophy and program today.

We’re thrilled to welcome Olympic champion and world-class horsewoman Ingrid Klimke to the podcast! 🐴🎙️
In this special episode, Ingrid shares a peek into her daily life balancing family, horses, and international competition. Ingrid shares her typical training schedule and some thoughts on the current state of dressage.
🎧 Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at one of the most respected riders in the world—listen now on your favorite podcast platform!

In this episode, JJ shares a couple of the most common challenges she’s recently encountered while teaching clinics across the country. These reflections remind us all that horses don’t just challenge us to be better riders—they help us become better people.
This episode was originally featured in JJ’s online community, Team Tate TV, a private Facebook group of inspired & supportive dressage lovers just like you. If you’re on Facebook we welcome you to join the conversation there.

Join JJ and special guest Melissa Wessel for a fascinating discussion on how this type of passive neurofeedback can help your horse (and yourself!) reset the brain to treat issues like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other trauma responses.
JJ has seen and experienced firsthand the success this modality has had not only for herself, but also her students and many horses in just a few short sessions.
For more information and to locate a provider near you go to https://main.ochslabs.com/

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