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How Important Is Core Strength When Riding?

This was an original article designed especially for Heels Down Mag. When it comes to sitting the trot, how important is core strength? What can I be doing in and out of the saddle to…
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A smiling equestrian athlete in riding gear raises an arm while riding a black horse. Text reads Getting to the Olympics Paris 2024. Stars and Support Your Olympians highlight the Olympic season on a white background.

Supporting Our Olympians this Season

I don’t know about you but I am really looking forward to the summer Olympics this year in Paris. We still don’t know which combinations will make it but it is always incredibly inspiring…
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prepare for successful sitting trot

How To Prepare For Success In Sitting The Trot

This was an original article designed especially for Heels Down Mag. Sometimes I feel like when I sit the trot, I am sitting “above” his back, almost like riding a wave instead of being connected…
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A rider in equestrian gear canters a dark horse; text reads Ride the Snowman with tips for this winter adventure. A dressage arena diagram shows a snowman-shaped riding pattern. Blue gradient background.

Let’s Ride the Snowman!

Edit: If you are having trouble getting this video to load, try watching it directly on YouTube here.  The Snowman is my all-time favorite exercise to help you get your horse supple, relaxed, and…
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A person riding a gray horse with a blue saddle pad. Text reads: TRY THIS HACK FOR... Steady Contact & Quiet Hands! with tips for bridging the reins, plus a blue and orange design at the bottom.

Bridging the Reins for a Steady Contact

One common struggle I see riders having is keeping their hands quiet and in the correct position. They either carry their hands too low, too high, or too wide and in general move their…
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relaxation and the aids

Which Comes First: Relaxation Or Acceptance Of The Aids?

This was an original article designed especially for Heels Down Mag. There’s this debate over which comes first: “acceptance of the aids” or “relaxation” in riding dressage. Both are important to achieve a harmonious…
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Strides member Cindy Kerr wearing Western competition clothing posing with her horse.

Get to know Strides member Cindy

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, we’ve chosen  Cindy…
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A rider on a chestnut horse performs a stretch circle in an outdoor arena. The text reads Judge’s View: The Stretch Circle on a blue background, with a horse and rider logo in the top right corner.

Stretch Circle with a Judge

In this week’s video, we will be talking about the stretch circle with Nicole, a licensed EC Dressage judge. The stretch circle can be a difficult movement, as it is a test of your…
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A rider in formal dressage attire guides a dark brown horse in an arena. Text on the right reads: Let’s Ride! Fourth Level Test 3, 2023 version, with the Amelia Newcomb Dressage logo in the corner.

Let’s Ride Fourth Level Test 3

Are you getting ready to make the leap from Third Level to Fourth Level this show season? Are you trying to learn the new 2023 USDF tests or are you having trouble learning the…
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