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*This position has been filled. Thank you for your consideration. Calling horse enthusiasts with a business background who want to combine their passion for horses with their work! Amelia Newcomb Dressage is hiring for…
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A smiling person in a helmet rides a chestnut horse against a blue background with the text: Three tips for riding your older horse, including gentle dressage exercises.

3 Dressage Exercises for Retraining the Older Horse

Last Updated: 5/22/2026 In this video, we are talking about three dressage exercises that are great for retraining older horses. The older horse can be so generous because they can allow you to focus…
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A rider in a patterned shirt and helmet guides a chestnut horse in an outdoor arena. The image reads: Why Ride a Half-Halt? Discover the secret to riding effective half-halts and why this riding technique is crucial!.

Why are Half-Halts Important?

This week, we’re diving into one of the most mysterious yet essential concepts in riding: the half-halt. As a Grand Prix rider and trainer, I can tell you that learning to ride effective half-halts…
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A woman wearing a helmet and a floral-patterned top sits on a white horse in an outdoor dressage arena, smiling, for our January Newsletter 2025. Trees and dressage markers are visible in the background.

January Newsletter 2025

We’re a couple weeks into the New Year, and I hope you are feeling prepared and excited for the coming months of 2025! There has already been so much going on, with the holidays,…
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Does Your Equipment Fit Your Horse?

Selecting the right equipment for your horse can make a significant difference in your riding experience. While no piece of gear will solve training challenges, having properly fitting saddles, pads, and girths is essential…
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A rider in a helmet guides a chestnut horse at a walk in an outdoor arena, demonstrating good horse training. Text on a blue background reads: “5 Tips For a Relaxed Walk.”.

What to do When Your Horse Jigs

Jigging is a common and frustrating issue for many riders, especially when you’re trying to maintain a calm, walk in your Dressage tests. Jigging is when a horse transitions into a short, tense trot…
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A smiling equestrian in riding gear sits on a white horse. Next to them is a checklist labeled Warmup, Work phase, and Cool down. Large text reads Plan Your Ride on a dark blue background.

How to Plan Your Ride

Riders often ask me, “Can you just give me a lesson plan? I want to know exactly what to do with my horse.” Having a structured plan for your ride can make all the…
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A rider on a chestnut horse in mid-stride, with labeled elements showing equestrian position and the dressage training scale. Text reads: Three Secrets for Success in Dressage. Blue background.

Dressage Basics

Edit: If this video isn’t loading for you. Try watching it directly on YouTube here.  Dressage is much more than riding patterns in an arena—it’s about fostering a deep partnership with your horse and…
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Two people ride black horses in festive attire—one as Santa, the other in red with a Santa hat—while a dog sits between them. The image, perfect for holiday fitness inspiration, features a red border and “Happy Holidays!” text.

My Favorite Exercises – Holiday Edition!

Since I was a kid, I’ve always loved spending the holidays riding, even if it meant getting dumped in the dirt. I have a wonderful (well mostly) Christmas Day memory riding my horse Achilles….
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