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title: In conversation with Sandy Osborn
description: Discover Sandy Osborn's journey from a horse-crazy child to a decorated dressage rider, trainer, and judge. Learn about the importance of communication with horses and the impact of Equine 74 on her career.
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# [In conversation with Sandy Osborn](https://www.equine74.com/en/equine-74-podcast/in-conversation-with-sandy-osborn-0-0-0-0)

 Written by [Tanja Dietz](https://www.equine74.com/en/equine-74-podcast/author/tanja-dietz) | Apr 7, 2024 10:06:43 AM

From a horse-crazy child to a highly decorated dressage rider, judge, and trainer - Sandy Osborn has practically lived her life surrounded by horses since childhood. The US-American devoured every book about horses she could find in the library, took riding lessons, worked at summer camps, and discovered her passion for dressage in college.

"Communication is everything!" emphasizes Sandy, explaining that as riders, we have six things to communicate with our horses. Find out what they are in this new episode of the Equine 74 podcast. Curious about why precise control over your body is crucial in equestrian sports and why Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and Dalera represent perfect dressage for her? Tune in to this exciting new podcast where Sandy also reveals why Equine 74 was a "godsend" for her.

 

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