Amelia newcomb’s
Rider Position Blueprint
Harmony and Connection Simplified
A Combined Approach to Balanced Riding
A new approach blending in the saddle training with targeted fitness exercises for riders.
Feel the Power and Confidence of Communicating from your Body to your Horse.
We specialize in helping riders just like you.
Rachel
The fear, the frustration, and the sinking feeling that no matter how hard you try, it’s just not working.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. You can feel the joy in riding!
From the desk of Amelia Newcomb….
When I first started riding, I was terrified. I fell off thirteen times the first year. My friends would chatter excitedly on the way to the barn about riding a new horse or going out on a trail ride, but I was scared and had no confidence. I only wanted to ride Galen, the safest school horse, because I was so afraid of falling off yet again. And if my trainer had me canter, I would have blisters on my hands by the end of the ride because I was holding so tightly onto the reins. It was an awful feeling.
The fear, the frustration, and the sinking feeling that no matter how hard you try, it’s just not working.
But little by little, I developed an independent seat.
I learned how to sit the trot and balance in the canter. My seat connected. My hands softened. My horse became responsive and calm. And that terrible fear was replaced by confidence, joy, and a deep connection with my horse.
Today, riding is my passion. I compete in the Grand Prix with my horse, Harvey, and I’ve dedicated my life to helping riders like you discover the magic of riding with balance and harmony.
You are just starting your riding journey.
You are back into riding after a long break.
You are stuck and not improving.
You want to level up your performance.
Prerecorded riding exercises and systematic frameworks.
Identify and prioritize what you need to fix.
Fitness workouts designed specifically for riders.
Submit your riding video for feedback from team Amelia.
Learn how to give clear and effective aids.
Ride with confidence.
Move as one with your horse
Communicate with ease.
Feel your horse relax.
Ride your horse to their full potential.
Your horse is your mirror. If you’re out of balance, stiff, or uncoordinated, your horse will be too.
If your horse is on the forehand → You’re leaning forward and balancing on the reins.
If your horse is lazy → You’re gripping and nagging with your leg.
If your horse is crooked → You’re sitting crooked.
If your horse is tense and nervous → You’re holding your breath and stiff.
The good news is that with the right tools and guidance, you CAN fix your position and unlock a new level of connection and harmony with your horse.
But, Here’s the Problem: Most Riders Focus on the WRONG THINGS:
When I was learning to ride, and falling off all the time, I relied way too much on my hands – making my horse tense and nervous. I designed this Rider Position Scale, to teach you where to start:
Alignment
The foundation of the correct rider position
Seat
The main connection point between you and your horse.
Legs
Keep you grounded and balanced.
Hands
They will resolve themselves 😃.
I’ve found that the secret to fixing your position is developing the correct fitness routine.
After breaking my left collar bone, my trainer was constantly yelling at me to bring my left shoulder back. It wasn’t until I worked with a physical therapist and learned to stretch and strengthen my shoulder off of the horse that I was able to do it in the saddle.
THE EXERCISE
THE RESULT
I’ve trained thousands of adult amateur riders. And the successful ones ALL follow a fitness routine.
I’ve developed exercises specific for riders, so that you can mimic and improve your rider position, even when you’re not in the saddle!
Develop muscle strength and coordination.
Practice your aids
With exercises specifically designed for riders,
you will develop your muscle memory at home, so that when you are riding
Supple
Engaged
Responsive
Relaxed
Straight
And don’t feel bad if what you’re doing isn’t working… If you’re stuck and struggling with the same problems…
The Rider Position Blueprint
has EVERYTHING you need to guarantee your success.
By the end of this course you will:
Resolve your bad habits
Ride with an independent seat
Maintain a workout routine
Feel confident and balanced
Rider Position Framework
Prerecorded step-by-step exercises and systematic frameworks.
Position Analysis
Identify your problems, prioritize what to fix, and develop a systematic plan.
Fitness Blueprint
Fitness exercises designed specifically for riders. Maximize your time in the saddle and boost your fitness.
Coaching Program
Submit your riding video for review by team Amelia. Individual feedback tailored to your needs.
The Effective Aids Playbook
Now you’re in the correct position, here’s how to give clear and effective aids.
Learning Toolkit
Fast track your progress with podcasts, activities, and enjoy lifetime access to the content.
Real People, Real Results
Riding Theory
7 Detailed lectures on how to position your body and how to apply your aids.
45+ Mounted Exercises
Put your theory to work with riding exercises designed to help your position.
20+ Fitness Exercises
Unmounted exercises that are designed specifically to improve each aspect of your position! Learn exercises to target you seat, legs, & hands!
Yoga & Pilates Classes
Available on-demand. Specifically designed for the equestrian athlete to improve your position.
Video Review
Submit your videos for individual feedback and coaching.
Lifetime Access
Once it's yours-it's yours! Always have access to the material in the course.
Workbooks, Assessments, & Calendars
Stay motivated and on track with helpful guides and tools.
Ask Questions at any Time
Ask questions directly in each lecture, on each video, and in the community! Have your questions answered quickly.
Community
Join the amazing community of supportive riders and students who are working through the exercises just like you!
USDF Accredited
Receive credits from USDF. These can be used as prerequisites for the USDF Instructor/Trainer Program, Certificate, and Diploma Programs.
100% Guarantee
Don't feel happy with the course? Let us know within 30 days and we will give you your money back.
Equine Love
We do anything for our horses, now is your chance to become a better rider to make their job easier. Your horse will thank you.
BONUS! 30 Days to Sitting Trot -$97 Value
Join the Rider Position Blueprint and get free access to our 30 Day to Sitting Trot Program. Improve your Trot, Sit with Ease, Ride with Connection
Join the LIVE video review sessions and get individual feedback!
Submit YOUR videos for review and Amelia and Team will guide you! Here’s how “office hours” work:
1. Film yourself – submit a 3-5 minute video of your riding or groundwork
2. Join office hours on Zoom
3. We pull up your video, answer your questions, and give feedback!
4. Repeat for 5 times over 5 months!
Honestly, this might be better than a lesson! You get to actually see what you’re doing wrong. Plus you get the recording and can replay it over and over!
UPDATE: Now 20 weeks of Support!
You spoke up, and we listened! Originally 10 weeks of support, but many riders expressed due to weather constraints they couldn't utilize the video lessons. So we have adjusted our timetable and extended the support to be 20 weeks! Allowing you to use the video review sessions at a time that works best for you!
If you’re on the fence, or had other online training experiences that left you feeling skeptical, give this course a try. If you’re not satisfied within 30 days, I’ll give you a full refund. Thousands of my students use these techniques and I know that this program will work for you.
⏰ YOU MUST ACT FAST ⏰
Time is of the Essence. This is a LIMITED OFFER at this price.
Imagine feeling…
Connected
Balanced
Imagine what you could accomplish and all the things you could do?
Log in and start learning in just minutes!
I hope you’re as excited as I am. I’ve personally witnessed the success of thousands of riders just like you.
This is where it all starts. Now it’s your turn.
Rider Position Blueprint
Other Riding Programs
Other Fitness Programs
Visual learning
Auditory learning
Listen as my team of coaches provides feedback on your riding videos.
Kinesthetic learning
Simulate and practice your rider position from the comfort of your home. Strengthen your riding muscles. You don’t need to bench press 100 lbs, but you do need your core, your glutes and your shoulder blades to work properly.
The course starts as soon as you purchase and you have lifetime access! The course is set up to “run” for 20 weeks starting on May 25th 2025, with new material released each week for 6 weeks.
Each section include both mounted demonstrations and unmounted exercises to help you with a specific aspect of your riding position! The material is available to you forever, so no need to worry if you get behind or want to reference the material later on.
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like – across any and all devices you own.
This course is designed for horses and riders of ALL levels. Whether you are a beginner Dressage rider just learning about Dressage, or you are an FEI rider, you must constantly be working on improving and perfecting your position. Rider position is what defines good riding. It’s never too late to start working on your position!
The material in this course will be available forever. So don’t worry if you don’t have the time right now to keep up with the material. You can go through the material at your own pace AND you will have access to any updates that are made for the course in the future!
This course comes with a 30-day Horsie Guarantee. Not only is this program a great value, but it’s also RISK-FREE. Why would I offer this? Because I have seen the difference it has made in riders from around the world. And I’m confident it will work for you too!
Strides is a fantastic program, and definitely where you want to be for long term development and consistent education. But if you’re looking to concentrate your efforts and really dive into a subject, a masterclass (like Rider Position Blueprint) is a great addition. Plus, as a Strides Student, you get $50 off your enrollment to the Rider Position Blueprint. Check your most recent Strides email for the coupon code.
In Rider Position Blueprint, I take you through each element of your rider position, with a LIVE training almost every week, and video review sessions for 10 weeks in a row!
If you think about it like this, Strides is like being taught how to make Thanksgiving dinner, you have all sorts of dishes to learn and it can take years and years to perfect and you do it because you enjoy the process. Rider Position Blueprint is an intensive class on just mastering just the turkey. Sure you could do the general dinner and still have a great meal, but once you really go into all the process and skillset for a turkey, you’ll have a strong center for any holiday dinner in the future.
While all the basic riding theory is the same, this is a brand new program with new videos, lectures, and exercises for you to utilize.
In addition, this is the most COMPREHENSIVE program that Amelia has ever designed for Rider Position. It includes hundreds of hours of content for both in and out of the saddle. Plus it includes 10 weeks of personalized feedback on your riding videos. Even if you have taken another course from Amelia, this one is a step above.
One of the unique parts about The Rider Position Blueprint is that you can submit your videos for review during our video review sessions! With this one-on-one feedback you will have a clear direction and plan for your training. All the sessions are recorded for your convenience. And don’t worry if you struggle with technology, I have an incredible support team. We’ve helped “technologically challenged” riders in their 80’s film and submit videos.
Here’s what our students say about the video review sessions:
“It’s astonishing how much prioritized, on-point feedback you can get from a short video. I’ve found I learn as much from watching others’ videos as getting feedback on my own. Strides helps keep me have a plan and keeps me accountable.” Kate, riding her 8 year old Clydesdale/TB Cross
Yes! You can access ameliasdressageacademy.com on your mobile browser, or download our app and watch the videos at the barn. It also includes some great workbooks, assessments, and journals that many students like to print and take with them to the barn.
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