Dressage Tips

If you’ve ever watched a video of yourself riding and noticed your hands flying all over the place, you’re not alone. Unsteady hands can make it difficult to establish a soft and consistent contact…
One of the most common mistakes I see is riding with the reins way too long. Yes, of course, we want to be soft and we won’t want to hang on short reins, but…
I Love Horses and I Love to Ride With Valentine’s Day approaching, I don’t know about you, but it got me thinking about how much I love my horses and love riding. It is…
Strides Member of the Month for February! Each month, we will be profiling one of our Strides Student Members, so everyone can get to know each other a little! This month, we’ve chosen Strides…
Are you having trouble turning? Is your horse drifting? Are you pulling on the inside rein with little success? You’re not alone! Many riders encounter this issue, and the more you pull on the…
*This position has been filled. Thank you for your consideration. Calling horse enthusiasts with a business background who want to combine their passion for horses with their work! Amelia Newcomb Dressage is hiring for…
Last Updated: 4/6/2026 In this video, we are talking about three dressage exercises that are great for older horses. The older horse can be so generous because they can allow you to focus on…
This week, we’re diving into one of the most mysterious yet essential concepts in riding: the half-halt. As a Grand Prix rider and trainer, I can tell you that learning to ride effective half-halts…
We’re a couple weeks into the New Year, and I hope you are feeling prepared and excited for the coming months of 2025! There has already been so much going on, with the holidays,…
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