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A rider in a helmet and colorful shirt canters a chestnut horse in an arena, demonstrating perfect canter transitions. Large text reads 3 Steps Canter transition. White arena letters and trees are visible in the background.

3 steps to Perfect Canter Transitions

Ah, the canter transition! It seems like it should be so easy, yet it’s not easy at all. Many riders struggle with their canter transitions. Perhaps your horse speeds up and rushes in the…
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A person in riding gear leads two horses on a sandy arena, testing horse ground manners. The text reads, got ground manners? 5 TESTS to check. Trees and greenery can be seen in the background.

5 exercises to test your horse’s ground manners for basic horse training

How are your horse’s ground manners? I hear so many stories about people getting bitten, stepped on, kicked, or frustrated about trailer loading because their basic horse training skills aren’t established yet. The truth…
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Donna, a Strides member, stands on the grass hugging the neck of a saddled brown horse near a pond, with trees and blue sky in the background.

Get to know Strides member Donna

Strides Member of the Month for October! 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  Donna…
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A rider in formal attire performs dressage on a brown horse. Text reads: 5 Horse Show Tips for better scores & more fun on a blue background.

Top 5 Horse Show Tips

Right now, many of you are probably in the middle of show season. It’s a fun time of year, but it can also be stressful! In today’s video, I am going to give you…
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Amelia, wearing a helmet, floral shirt, gloves, and riding pants, leads a chestnut horse by its reins outdoors with trees behind her. Text reads: September News 2023 Newsletter.

September News from Amelia

Kicking off the start of fall with the back-to-school spirit! The leaves are changing, the days are getting shorter, and kids are now back in school! Personally, this time of year always fills me…
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A woman wearing a helmet rides a brown horse. The background is dark with colorful, sparkling effects. Large text says MAGIC number 3—discover the secret formula to effective horse training.

Train your Horse: The Secret Formula

What is the best way to structure your rides? How can you practice the movements and work on exercises in a way that helps your horse learn? I have the magic formula to help…
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A woman in riding gear holds horse reins and smiles. A red stop sign graphic with STOP and the text stop moving hands to get your horse ROUND is displayed on a blue background beside her, highlighting control hand movement techniques.

How to stop moving your hands!

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,…
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How To Achieve A “Round” Horse With Amelia Newcomb

This was an original article designed especially for Heels Down Mag. I recently moved up from to first level and my test had “needs to be rounder” on it more times than I’d like…
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Side-by-side images of two dressage riders: left shows Dalera, a bay horse; right features Glamourdale, a striking black horse. "Dalera vs. Glamourdale" is written across the bottom, showcasing the elegance of top-level dressage competition.

Glamourdale vs. Dalera: Lessons from the Dressage Greats

Glamourdale vs. Dalera: Lessons from the Dressage Greats When two of the best horses in the world—Glamourdale with Charlotte “Lottie” Fry and Dalera with Jessica von Bredow-Werndl—go head to head, it’s more than just…
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