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How To Prepare For Success In Sitting The Trot

This was an original article designed especially for Heels Down Mag. Sometimes I feel like when I sit the trot, I am sitting “above” his back, almost like riding a wave instead of being connected…
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A rider in equestrian gear canters a dark horse; text reads Ride the Snowman with tips for this winter adventure. A dressage arena diagram shows a snowman-shaped riding pattern. Blue gradient background.

Let’s Ride the Snowman!

Edit: If you are having trouble getting this video to load, try watching it directly on YouTube here.  The Snowman is my all-time favorite exercise to help you get your horse supple, relaxed, and…
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A person riding a gray horse with a blue saddle pad. Text reads: TRY THIS HACK FOR... Steady Contact & Quiet Hands! with tips for bridging the reins, plus a blue and orange design at the bottom.

Bridging the Reins for a Steady Contact

One common struggle I see riders having is keeping their hands quiet and in the correct position. They either carry their hands too low, too high, or too wide and in general move their…
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relaxation and the aids

Which Comes First: Relaxation Or Acceptance Of The Aids?

This was an original article designed especially for Heels Down Mag. There’s this debate over which comes first: “acceptance of the aids” or “relaxation” in riding dressage. Both are important to achieve a harmonious…
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A rider on a chestnut horse performs a stretch circle in an outdoor arena. The text reads Judge’s View: The Stretch Circle on a blue background, with a horse and rider logo in the top right corner.

Stretch Circle with a Judge

In this week’s video, we will be talking about the stretch circle with Nicole, a licensed EC Dressage judge. The stretch circle can be a difficult movement, as it is a test of your…
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A rider in formal dressage attire guides a dark brown horse in an arena. Text on the right reads: Let’s Ride! Fourth Level Test 3, 2023 version, with the Amelia Newcomb Dressage logo in the corner.

Let’s Ride Fourth Level Test 3

Are you getting ready to make the leap from Third Level to Fourth Level this show season? Are you trying to learn the new 2023 USDF tests or are you having trouble learning the…
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A rider on a chestnut horse in an outdoor arena with text: one COOL trick to IMPROVE your riding. Aid React Release Repeat. Try these riding tips! The rider wears a helmet, patterned shirt, and black pants.

My #1 Secret to Improve Your Riding

Do you ever find yourself getting frustrated because you just can’t seem to communicate with your horse? You wonder “How does my trainer do it!”? Is there a secret to training horses? How do…
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Amelia Newcomb performing canter pirouettes. Learn the 3 steps to canter pirouettes.

The Key to Perfect Canter Pirouettes

Have you ever ridden a Pirouette? They’re a movement that is a lot harder to train and ride than they look. But once your horse understands what you’re asking, and you ride that floaty,…
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Amelia Newcomb riding a chestnut horse with a spring depicting the engagement of the horse's hind end. Engage your horse's hind end.

Three Tips for Engagement

If you’ve ever felt true engagement on a horse, it is an incredible feeling. They get lighter in the reins, the withers lift, the haunches lower, they’re easier to turn, ride transitions, and the…
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