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A riding instructor observes a student practicing horse anticipation in an outdoor arena. Text reads, Student Lesson: Figure-Eight for Anticipation. Trees and sunlight brighten the background.

Helping a Horse Who Anticipates – Student Lesson

I travel all over the country teaching clinics and few months ago, I was teaching a clinic in Idaho and working with a wonderful student and her Lusitano gelding. Her horse was very eager…
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A smiling woman in a black jacket and cap stands next to a brown horse wearing a bridle and white saddle pad. Text reads, Assess saddle fit. The background is outdoors with blurred greenery.

How to Assess Saddle Fit

Saddle fit is crucial for the comfort and performance of both you and your horse. A well-fitting saddle allows your horse to move freely, supports your riding position, and ensures that you are easy…
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Member Tammy, in formal attire and helmet, guides a brown horse’s strides during a dressage test in an outdoor arena, with a wooden judges booth and green trees in the background.

Get to know Strides member Tammy

Strides Member of the Month for March! Each month, we will be profiling one of our Strides Student Members, so everyone can get to know each other a little! This month, let’s get to…
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Amelia, a smiling equestrian wearing a helmet and floral jacket, rides a white horse in an outdoor arena on a sunny day, reflecting the spirit of Grassroots Giving with trees and riding barriers in the background.

Amelia’s Grassroots Giving Back Fund

I am excited to announce a new initiative that I am launching, and your local dressage group can get in on the action! Amelia’s Grassroots Giving Back Fund As you know, my mantra is…
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A person wearing a helmet, sunglasses, and patterned long-sleeve shirt rides a dark horse outdoors, smiling and holding the reins—a moment showcasing riding improvement amid a blurred background of greenery.

Improve Your Riding with Correct Connect

I am super excited to announce my partnership with Correct Connect! Improve your riding, improve your horse. Correct Connect has so many great products to offer that help support you as you learn to…
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A rider in a helmet and patterned shirt sits on a chestnut horse during dressage. Text reads, Five Common Rider Position Mistakes. The background includes trees and a fenced arena, highlighting typical riding mistakes in rider posture.

Top Five Rider Position Faults

Last updated: 21st May 2026 Top Five Rider Position Faults and How to Fix Them Your rider position has a direct impact on how your horse moves, balances, and responds to your aids. In…
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A rider in equestrian gear smiles while riding a gray horse in an outdoor arena, demonstrating the secret for steady hands. Trees and a fence are visible in the background as she maintains steady contact with her mount.

Best Exercises for Steady Hands and a Steady Contact

If you’ve ever watched a video of yourself riding and noticed your hands flying all over the place, you’re not alone. Unsteady hands can make it difficult to establish a soft and consistent contact…
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A close-up of a horseback rider skillfully holding short reins, with text next to the image that reads How to Keep Your Reins Short on a blue background.

How to Keep Short Reins

One of the most common mistakes I see is riding with the reins way too long. Yes, of course, we want to be soft and we won’t want to hang on short reins, but…
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A smiling woman in riding boots sits on the grass, holding the reins of a brown horse beside her in a sunny, fenced outdoor area—a perfect Valentine scene for February 2025 with trees in the background.

Who’s Your Valentine? Here’s What’s Happening February 2025

I Love Horses and I Love to Ride With Valentine’s Day approaching, I don’t know about you, but it got me thinking about how much I love my horses and love riding. It is…
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