Dressage Tips

One common mistake that I see a lot is what I call the pancake transition. This is when, in a downward transition you and your horse fall into a heap -you get tired, lean…
Is your horse inconsistent in the contact? Are your hands moving ALL OVER THE PLACE? Is your coach is always yelling “Keep your hands still!!”, but you just can’t seem to find a steady,…
We just got back from a great week at the FEI Dressage World Cup in Omaha! What an amazing and inspiring experience to get to see so many talented horse and rider combinations in…
Feeling those hind legs dragging behind while you’re riding? Getting your horse’s hind end engaged will be another step towards finding that ride you love! In this week’s video, I will be showing you…
I see a LOT of videos from you – my amazing students. One of the most common mistakes that I see you making is leaning forward and slouching. This is a really bad habit…
Welcome back to another edition of “Train your Eye with Amelia Newcomb” the quick 2-4 minute read with a submitted photo from a REAL rider in my community. These articles are designed to help…
Have you ever heard your trainer say that you’ve got a chair seat and not known what they’re talking about? Today, I’m sharing a short video on the chair seat, showing exactly what it…
In this era of algorithms, technology, and targeting, if you’re like me you probably get targeted for all sorts of gadgets claiming to help you ride better.  Do you know what THE best gadget…
Gripping with the legs at the canter is a very common mistake and it makes it impossible for the rider to be effective and for the horse to move correctly! It’s tempting to grip…
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