The Parbery Podcast

The Parbery Podcast

Hosted by: Performance Riders

Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dissect a different 'Parberyism' each week, a concept gleaned from Brett's decades at the top of the sport of dressage.

All Episodes

Episodes

Ep 15: Let the problems reveal themselves

Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another Parberyism, this time it's about relinquishing the strong desire to 'help' your horse every step of the way to prevent issues, and rather allow the mistakes to happen.  We...
View Episode

Ep 14: Activating the third eye

Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another Parberyism, this time it's an odd one, 'Activating the third eye'. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about working with Brett in one of our...
View Episode

Ep 13: If you're going to the light the fire, you'd better be ready for the smoke

Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another Parberyism, this time it's "if you're going to light the fire, you'd better be ready for the smoke". This the the first 'stolen' Parberyism! Courtesy of Patrik Kittel. We...
View Episode

E 12: 80% of this sport is mental, the rest is in your head

Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another Parberyism, this time it's "80% of this sport is mental, the rest is in your head". We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about our Performance...
View Episode

Ep 11: There are no bad rides

Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another "Parberyism", this time it's – 'There are no bad rides'. Ummmmm what!? You may beg to differ! :) We hope you enjoy the discussion, and if you're keen to find out about...
View Episode

Ep 10: The enemy of a flying change is a rider who wants to make a flying change

Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another "Parberyism", this time it's – 'The enemy of a flying change is a rider who wants to make a flying change'. Let's dig into what happens when us riders get a little...
View Episode

Ep 9: Our job is to build the best version of our horses

Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another "Parberyism", this time it's – 'Our job as riders is to create the best possible version of our horses'. What's the best version of your horse, and are you on the right...
View Episode

Ep 8: The voice inside your head should be your own

Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another "Parberyism", this time it's – 'The voice inside your head should be your own'. You'll hear about the pitfalls of being over-coached or having too many different coaching...
View Episode

Ep 7: Exercises are for people, aids are for horses

Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another "Parberyism", this time it's – 'Exercises are for people, aids are for horses'. You'll hear about the vital piece of the puzzle that turns an exercise into a valuable...
View Episode

Ep 6: You don't get better scores by competing more

Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another "Parberyism", this time it's – 'You won't get better scores by competing more'. You'll hear about the disadvantages of competing 'too much', how there usually isn't a link...
View Episode

Ep 5: A head full of structure and a body full of feel

Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another "Parberyism", this time it's – 'I'm aiming for a head full of structure and a body full of feel'. You'll hear about how Brett is creating a balance between riding with feel...
View Episode

Ep 4: The consequences aren't high enough at the lower levels

Brett Parbery and Nat Foxon dig into another "Parberyism", this time it's – 'the consequences aren't high enough at the lower levels'. You'll hear about how winning at the lower levels doesn't equate to building a...
View Episode