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A person horse riding on a white horse in an outdoor arena; text on the left reads Inside Rein & Outside Rein - How to use your rein aids correctly! on a dark blue background.

Inside Rein vs. Outside Rein: Are You Using Them Correctly?

When you ride, your hands should be your last aid, not your first. You should always be riding from your leg to your hand, never the other way around. In today’s video, we’re diving…
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A smiling person in a blue patterned shirt and helmet rides a chestnut horse, demonstrating an independent seat. Large text reads: 2 Exercises for an Independent Seat. Background is blurred with a turquoise border.

Two Exercises to Test Your Independent Seat

Ingrid Klimke is one of the most beautiful riders to watch. Her independent seat is incredibly secure, and her aids are soft, subtle, and nearly invisible. Earlier this year, I had the honor of…
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A smiling person wearing a riding helmet stands next to a brown horse holding its bridle. Text reads: Does your horse bridle fit? Discover six bridle fitting tips for optimal fit and comfort.

Six Tips to Make Sure Your Bridle Fits

We spend so much time making sure our saddles fit properly—but our bridles are equally important! Your horse’s bridle plays a critical role in comfort, communication, and connection. If the fit is off, it…
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A smiling rider in a helmet and patterned jacket canters on a black horse with a blue saddle pad; trees fill the background. Text reads, Problem Solving in the Canter—essential tips for horse canter fixes to get your horse round, forward, and engaged!.

Three Common Canter Problems and Fixes

Canter is one of the most fun gaits to ride, but it’s not always easy. Before we get into this week’s video, I wanted to quickly remind you that my 30-Day Canter Challenge is…
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A person wearing a helmet rides a black horse in an outdoor arena. Text on the left reads: Five Cantering Tips for Safety. The background includes trees and a blue border.

Five Cantering Tips to Keep You Safe

We all dream of a harmonious, balanced canter. Once you feel it, it’s honestly the most fun gait, and I absolutely love it. But I’ve also been in that place where you’re on a…
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A riding instructor watches a rider on a horse practicing dressage indoors, focusing on a leg-yield exercise. Text on a blue background reads, Lesson with Amelia: Leg-Yield Staircase to improve leg-yields.

Improve Your Leg-Yields with this Exercise

Today, I’m excited to share one of my all-time favorite exercises, the Leg Yield Staircase. This is a fantastic way to introduce your horse to the leg yield, helping them understand the aids while…
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A trainer gives a high five to a smiling equestrian who is sitting tall on a black horse during a riding lesson. Text on the left reads, How to sit tall and balanced in the saddle with riding tips to improve riding posture.

Four Tips to Improve Your Riding Position in the Saddle

If you’re guilty of slouching when you ride (and let’s be honest—many of us are), it’s time to fix that habit. Slouching not only affects your riding position and comfort in the saddle but…
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A rider wearing a helmet and patterned shirt rides a chestnut horse in an outdoor arena. On the left, text reads: Make Progress Every Ride. Plan your ride step-by-step with dressage basics for beginner riders.

Dressage Basics for Beginner Riders: How to Plan Your Ride Step-by-Step

Last Updated: 5/6/2026 Everyone is always asking me for a riding plan! It seems like everyone wants to know exactly what to do and when, and how to structure their rides. I’ve spent well…
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A rider in a helmet and patterned shirt guides a chestnut horse in an arena. On the right, text reads, Relaxation in the FREE WALK on a blue background with the Amelia Newcomb Dressage logo.

Improve Your Free Walk in Dressage

Many riders (myself included) forget to practice the free walk! The walk is a test of your horse’s relaxation and suppleness. The free walk in dressage is an important movement in Training, First, and…
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