Interview with Frances Carbonnel - Western Dressage Musical Freestyle Champion 🎶

In this interview, I sit down with Frances Carbonnel, a Level 4 Western Dressage Freestyle Champion and classical dressage trainer. ⭐ Frances shares her unique perspective from both classical and western backgrounds, giving us an inside look at the evolution of Western Dressage freestyle.

You’ll hear about:
✨ How Western Dressage developed and embraced musical freestyle
✨ Frances’ creative process in designing choreography and selecting music
✨ Tips for riders who want to start working on their own freestyle
✨ The role of artistry, tradition, and innovation in today’s freestyle performances

Whether you’re a Dressage rider, a freestyle enthusiast, or just curious about this growing discipline, you’ll find so much inspiration in Frances’ journey!

⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 – 0:41 Introduction
0:42 – 2:14 Frances’ background in classical & Western Dressage
2:15 – 4:04 Origins of Western Dressage freestyle
4:05 – 6:19 How freestyle has evolved over the years
6:20 – 9:09 Frances’ creative process for choreography & music
9:10 – 12:39 Tips for riders starting their first freestyle
12:40 – 15:24 Challenges riders face when designing freestyles
15:25 – 18:49 Balancing technical skill with artistic expression
18:50 – Final advice & inspiration from Frances

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To learn from other riders/trainers/freestyle designers like Frances please join the Create a Dressage Musical Freestyle Group. It's free! ⭐️   / 620106884757630  

You can also learn more about Western Dressage Musical Freestyle from my book FREESTYLE: The Ultimate Guide to Riding, Training, and Competing to Music. https://www.thecreativeequestrian.com...