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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.

Why is Roundness Important?

Are you someone who struggles to get your horse round? Is your horse stiff and tense? Does your trainer tell you that your horse needs to get rounder? Why is roundness important? In this…
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Get to know Strides Member Sara

Strides Member of the Month for September! Each month, we showcase one of our Strides Student Members, so everyone can get to know each other a little! This month, we’ve chosen Sara Tylosky!  …
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Dressage Made Easy With Amelia Newcomb

This was an original article designed especially for Heels Down Mag. My horse goes stiff and above the bit in the transition to canter. I can get her soft and supple in the trot…
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Amelia Newcomb On Dressage For Jumpers

This was an original article designed especially for Heels Down Mag. Everything I’ve read and every coach I’ve ridden with tells me that schooling dressage will help my jumping, but I don’t get how. I don’t…
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A rider on a white horse approaches a jump, with text reading SHAPE of the Stride, SHAPE of the Jump, and an orange arc showing how to improve jump quality against a blue gradient background.

Improve Your Jump with a Better Canter!

Last updated: 9th June 2026 Did you know that the quality of your canter has a huge effect on the quality of your jump? Just like in dressage, where the canter affects movements like…
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August 2023 News

August 2023 News: Your attitude makes all the difference. I’ve heard people say that riding is 90% mental, and the more that I teach and ride myself the more I believe it.  My students…
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A rider on a dark horse in an outdoor arena. Text reads: Amelia Newcomb Dressage. Western Dressage, Basic Level Test 1, 2022 Version. Dressage for all.

Western Dressage- Basic Level, Test 1, 2022 Version

Are you showing Western Dressage this season? Wondering what the test might be like or what the judges will be expecting? In this video, Jacques and I will be riding through Western Dressage Basic…
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Meet the Boys! An introduction to Amelia’s Horses.

My mission is “Dressage for all” and I spend a lot of time making content so that I can help any rider across the globe who wants to learn. I sincerely hope that I…
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