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A person wearing a helmet and patterned shirt rides a white horse with black tack and leg wraps in an outdoor arena, surrounded by trees and a fence, during dressage lessons.

Dressage Lessons: What to Expect and How to Make Every Lesson Count

Dressage is hard and lessons are the best way to improve your riding quickly, but it is important that you understand what makes a good lesson and how to make the most of each…
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A rider in a helmet and boots cantering on a white horse in an outdoor arena. Text reads: 1, 2, 3, CANTER! Master perfect canter transitions with these three simple horse training steps!.

Three Simple Steps to Perfect Canter Transitions

Last Updated: 5/7/2026 Do you ever feel like your canter transitions are messy, rushed, or just not quite right? Maybe your horse picks up the wrong lead, feels unbalanced, or falls onto the forehand—and…
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How to Improve Your Horse’s Canter

How to Improve Your Horse’s Canter

Last Updated: 5/4/2026 The horse’s canter should feel balanced, relaxed, and forward, not stiff, rushed, or hollow. It is a three-beat gait with a moment of suspension. Unlike the trot, where the horse’s back…
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A woman in riding gear sits upright on a brown horse outdoors. Orange arrows and a circle highlight her saddle and riding posture. Next to her, text reads: How does your saddle affect your riding?.

Does Your Saddle Change Your Riding?

Have you ever wondered how much your saddle affects your position… and your horse’s way of going? In this video, I’m riding the same horse in three different saddles—a Dressage saddle, a western saddle,…
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A person rides a brown horse in an outdoor arena. An arrow points to the horse’s legs. Text on the right reads: Does your adjustable canter have what it takes? Learn how to develop and improve your canter skills.

How to Develop a More Balanced and Adjustable Canter

Does your horse rush in the canter? Run onto the forehand? Struggle to stay balanced? Feel stiff or break when you try to collect? These are all signs that your canter needs more adjustability….
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A smiling equestrian rides a brown horse outdoors. Text next to her reads, ARE YOU RELYING ON THE REINS? Try this horse riding challenge to test your riding techniques! Blue and white graphics are included.

Relying on Your Reins? Try This Challenge!

If you’re relying too much on your reins, then this post is for you! (and I have a fun little challenge for you to try). As humans, we use our hands for everything—typing, cooking,…
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Split image: left side labeled Contact shows a rider holding reins taut; right side, labeled Connection, features a smiling rider and relaxed horse in harmony. VS stands boldly in the center.

Contact vs. Connection Explained

If you’ve ever heard your trainer say “more connection” or “better contact” and felt a little confused, you’re not alone… Contact and connection are two of the most important terms in Dressage—and while they…
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A smiling person in a helmet and floral top sits on a white horse against a blue background with question marks, capturing the elegance of dressage. Large text reads What really is dressage? with is dressage? highlighted in orange.

What is Dressage? Really?!

Are you new to Dressage or just need a refresher? Then this five-minute crash course is for you. In this video, I break down the basics of Dressage—what it is, how the tests work,…
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A smiling equestrian on a chestnut horse holds a camera on a stick. Text reads “How to film your rides” on a blue background with the Amelia Newcomb Dressage logo in the corner—perfect tips for those who ride alone.

How to Film Your Rides (Even If You Ride Alone)

Want to improve your position, effectiveness, and overall technique in the saddle? One of the best tools you can use might already be in your pocket: your phone. In this video, I’m showing you…
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