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A calendar showing November, a stop sign reading NO, metal stirrups, and a rider’s leg in a brown boot on a horse highlight No Stirrups November—a horseback riding challenge for every dedicated equestrian.

Time for No Stirrups November!

November is here, and you know what that means! It’s time for no stirrups! Riding without stirrups can help you develop your independent seat. In this video, I’m riding Mercurio and talking all about…
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A split-image of a person riding a horse compares Western and Dressage styles: on the left, Western with a classic saddle; on the right, Dressage in an arena with an English saddle.

Western Vs. Dressage

Does it matter what saddle you ride in? Will your riding be impacted by a western vs. dressage saddle? Will your horse be affected? I believe that it does not matter what type of…
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A person in a helmet and riding gear practices dressage training on a chestnut horse in an outdoor area, with trees and a fence in the background.

Winners of the 30 Days to Round Challenge

Wow! I cannot tell you how amazing it has been to sit down and watch hundreds of videos from our 30 Days to Round Challenge Students. I love seeing your arenas, your beautiful horses,…
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A graphic displays the text DRESSAGE in a JUMP SADDLE beside a photo of a rider in black pants riding, with a red oval highlighting the jump saddle.

Can you ride Dressage in a Jump Saddle?

Can you ride Dressage in a jump saddle? Yes! My mission is “Dressage for All” and no matter what discipline you choose to ride, Dressage basics will help you and your horse. Regardless of…
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A person in a helmet and riding gear practices dressage training on a chestnut horse in an outdoor area, with trees and a fence in the background.

The Carl Hester Clinic Wrap Up

Last weekend, a few of my team members attended the Carl Hester Masterclass at the Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC. I know many of you were able to attend as well and I…
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A rider in a helmet and colorful shirt canters a chestnut horse in an arena, demonstrating perfect canter transitions. Large text reads 3 Steps Canter transition. White arena letters and trees are visible in the background.

3 steps to Perfect Canter Transitions

Ah, the canter transition! It seems like it should be so easy, yet it’s not easy at all. Many riders struggle with their canter transitions. Perhaps your horse speeds up and rushes in the…
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A person in riding gear leads two horses on a sandy arena, testing horse ground manners. The text reads, got ground manners? 5 TESTS to check. Trees and greenery can be seen in the background.

5 exercises to test your horse’s ground manners for basic horse training

How are your horse’s ground manners? I hear so many stories about people getting bitten, stepped on, kicked, or frustrated about trailer loading because their basic horse training skills aren’t established yet. The truth…
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Amelia Newcomb featured on the front of a dressage magazine called Sidelines

Check out this Cover Model for Sidelines Magazine!

I don’t usually brag, but have you seen how handsome the horse on the recent cover of Sidelines Magazine is?!?! Ok I might be a bit biased. I feel incredibly blessed and flattered to…
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Donna, a Strides member, stands on the grass hugging the neck of a saddled brown horse near a pond, with trees and blue sky in the background.

Get to know Strides member Donna

Strides Member of the Month for October! 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  Donna…
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