Masterclasses - Amelia Newcomb Dressage

Amelia’s
Masterclasses

Designed to super-charge your dressage training

All masterclasses are accredited by the United States Dressage Federation and once you enroll, you have continual access to the material- perfect to work at your own pace and to refresh sections again and again. Scroll down to read more and pick the course that is right for you. I’m looking forward to sharing my knowledge and expertise and helping you expedite your training!

Our Masterclasses

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Dressage Rider Position

This masterclass will help you correct and perfect the one critical element of your ride that YOU have complete control of – your riding position! Do you lose your stirrups? Are you crooked in the saddle? Do your hands bounce all over the place? Correct riding position is critical to giving your horse correct aids. This course will help you learn to move your body with your horse and to more effectively communicate from the saddle. If you want to improve your partnership with your horse, you HAVE to work on your riding position!

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The Dressage Training Scale

The dressage training scale is the foundation of all correct dressage riding. Dressage tests are based on it, top riders use it in their daily rides – and judges base their scoring on the training scale principles. This masterclass – offered just twice a year – will help you understand the training scale, and learn how to implement it in your own training rides. By the end of the course, you’ll have a better understanding of the essential elements of the scale, and a toolbox full of exercises for each level of the scale that will help you progress up the levels!

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Training Level Dressage

This masterclass is specially designed for those beginning their Dressage journey. By breaking things down, explaining what the judges are looking for, and working you through each of the Training Level tests, this course will give you a clear picture of how to prepare for the show ring and ride with confidence. Whether you are looking forward to showing for the first time, hoping to improve your scores, or looking for insights into learning the new 2023 tests – this course is for you!

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First Level Dressage

Amelia’s First Level Dressage Masterclass will give you an understanding of the requirements of First Level Dressage, and the tools to prepare yourself and your horse to compete at this level. You’ll gain insights into the movements and gaits at First Level, and what judges are looking for. Movement by movement commentary on the elements of all three First Level tests, plus a deeper discussion of the more difficult movements, will help you approach competition with confidence.

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Second Level Dressage

Second Level is challenging. It introduces the concept of collection and includes more complicated transitions and movements than lower levels. This course will break it all down for you and explain exactly how to train shoulder-in, haunches-in, counter canter, turn on the haunches, and more. Invest in your riding success and gain the tools to master Second Level Dressage!

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Groundwork

Getting things right on the ground is the key to getting it right in the saddle! The importance of the groundwork can never be understated, it builds a connection with your horse, helps them learn to respect your space, and is an excellent way of teaching the aids for any movement. Learn how to build communication and gain confidence in your relationship with equine partner with the Groundwork Masterclass

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Flying Changes Made Simple

Teaching the changes does NOT need to be this hard. This masterclass breaks things down and gives you step-by-step instructions on exactly how to ride and teach flying changes. This is one of my most requested topics!

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30 Days to Round Challenge

Get your horse supple, soft, and using their topline in just 30 days. This program will deliver results like never before. Why? Because we actually break things down into steps that you and your horse understand rather than just pulling and kicking!

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Amelia’s Masterclasses