” She is very generous with her free video offerings, but at some point I wanted more. I signed up for Strides monthly, and then switched to an annual subscription. With that program she touches on a different subject each month, and offers video evaluations of some Stride members. Lastly I signed up for a couple of her master classes to delve even deeper into areas that I really needed help with. Amelia is so knowledgable, and passionate about helping others in as many formats as she can. So thrilled to have discovered her, and now have become a faithful follower.”
You start your ride hopeful and with good intentions but it quickly spirals into the same old problems. You get frustrated, your shoulders tense and you tighten your grip on the reins. Your horse suddenly isn’t responding! By the end of your session, things are a mess. You hang your head, heart heavy, and head back to the barn wondering if you should just give up.
To be successful in your riding you need Education, Community, and Support.
And that’s exactly what you get when you join Strides with Amelia.
With Strides, achieving your goals is as easy as 1,2,3
“I would like to share with you quickly, why Strides is my all time favorite program. I’ve seen this program work for hundreds of riders and I 100% believe that with Strides you will achieve your goals.
Last week, during Strides office hours, one of my original Strides students shared a video of her first flying change! Noriko has been a dedicated student since I started Strides during the pandemic. She comes to the lectures, religiously practices the exercises, and submits her videos for review during office hours. I’ve watched her month after month go from barley being able to balance her horse in the canter, to developing suppleness, engagement and collection, to riding her first flying change!
It’s so special to be able to help students with their horses on the other side of the world. Noriko is just one of many Strides students that I have seen make incredible transformations. Over the past 3 years Strides has evolved and changed into an incredible program and community that provides everything you need to succeed with your horse. When I ask students what is their favorite part about Strides, they all say it’s the community! Strides offers a supportive and encouraging community that will encourage you to work consistently towards your goals!
I would love to have you join us in Strides and I’m looking forward to getting to know you and your horse.
Happy Riding”
-Amelia
Step-by-step exercises are released each month to improve your training regardless of your level!
Submit a video of your riding for Amelia & Team to review and get specific instruction and homework!
Learn the ‘why’ behind the exercises we do! Learn the terminology and aids to maximize your time in the saddle.
Come LIVE, or rewatch later.
This is an amazing community of positive, supportive riders. Make friends, get answers to your questions, and exclusive insider tips from Team Amelia in the private Facebook group.
New Ride Along podcasts each month so that you can listen as you ride along.
Plus – listen to the lecture recordings on the go.
Keep your momentum going all year long with motivation calls and support circles. Develop a virtual ‘barn family’ to help you through the good and the bad!
Complete this course and you are eligible to receive 0.5 credits from USDF per month.
That’s 6 credits per year!
In 2025 we are planning on hosting two 30-day challenges. Strides Members get automatic enrollment into these additional programs at no additional cost.
What you pay for, you own forever! Get lifetime access to the Strides content released during your membership. No matter if you join for a month or 2 years.
Submit YOUR videos for review and Amelia and Team will guide you! Here’s how “Video Review” work:
1. Film yourself – submit a 3-5 minute video of your riding or groundwork
2. Join us live on Zoom
3. Amelia will pull up your video, answer your questions, and give feedback!
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!
“I think my favourite part about Strides is Video Review. In my first video, Amelia pointed out a specific aspect of how I collapsed by body and told me how to fix it. IMMEDIATELY I was able to get all those pesky leg-yields to move over. It was just that one tip and it changed so much! I love that we can continue to get our videos reviewed month over month. Thank you Amelia!”
Susan
Strides with Amelia Student
This safe and inviting environment allows you to get feedback on you, and learn from other students’ videos. It does not need to be ‘perfect’ and there are no dumb questions. Even if you don’t submit a video, you can learn by watching others. It’s exciting to celebrate progress with the other students.
Study how horse and rider move individually and together during riding. Learn how balance, posture, muscle use, and movement affect performance, communication, and overall comfort for both horse and rider. Improve your effectiveness in the saddle, prevent injuries, and create a more harmonious partnership.
Develop the elastic communication between horse and rider that allows the horse to improve harmony, self-carriage, and overall quality of the horse's movement. A horse that moves in connection has energy that travels from the hind-end, through the back, and to the front, allowing the horse to develop topline and be stronger for riding.
Teach your horse how to step under their body with hindlegs carrying more weight and power behind. True engagement allows the front end to become lighter, softer, and easier for the horse to travel and carry a rider. Develop your horse's overall athletic ability.
Self carriage is the ultimate goal of all good riding and is the sign that our horses are using themselves correctly. This month, we'll explore how to develop true self carriage so your horse learns to carry themselves with confidence, maintain balance without constant support, and become lighter, straighter, and more connected in every ride.
Every horse and rider will face challenges along their training journey. This month, we'll explore practical strategies for identifying and solving common riding problems, helping you build confidence, improve communication, and create effective solutions for a happier, more successful partnership with your horse.
Study how horse and rider move individually and together during riding. Learn how balance, posture, muscle use, and movement affect performance, communication, and overall comfort for both horse and rider. Improve your effectiveness in the saddle, prevent injuries, and create a more harmonious partnership.
Develop the elastic communication between horse and rider that allows the horse to improve harmony, self-carriage, and overall quality of the horse's movement. A horse that moves in connection has energy that travels from the hind-end, through the back, and to the front, allowing the horse to develop topline and be stronger for riding.
Teach your horse how to step under their body with hindlegs carrying more weight and power behind. True engagement allows the front end to become lighter, softer, and easier for the horse to travel and carry a rider. Develop your horse's overall athletic ability.
Self carriage is the ultimate goal of all good riding and is the sign that our horses are using themselves correctly. This month, we'll explore how to develop true self carriage so your horse learns to carry themselves with confidence, maintain balance without constant support, and become lighter, straighter, and more connected in every ride.
Every horse and rider will face challenges along their training journey. This month, we'll explore practical strategies for identifying and solving common riding problems, helping you build confidence, improve communication, and create effective solutions for a happier, more successful partnership with your horse.
“As a trainer, my goal is to make good training accessible to everyone who is interested in learning. I want to help YOU ‘learn to love your ride!’ “
~ Amelia
Amelia is passionate about sharing her knowledge of riding, horses and Dressage. She has trained numerous horses and riders from Training Levels to the Grand Prix.
Amelia enjoys helping each individual student and horse find harmony, trust, and balance. “Nothing is more rewarding than watching one of my students glide harmoniously around the ring together with their horse! This makes my heart soar!” says Amelia.
Amelia hopes to one day represent the U.S.A. on the international circuit and loves training her three horses, Harvey, Kensington and Luigi in Los Angeles, CA. Amelia has her USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals, she is the winner of the prestigious USEF Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize and a member of the USEF Dressage Development Program.
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If you’re on the fence, or had other online training experiences that left you feeling skeptical, give this course a try. Within a few days, if it’s not for you, I’ll give you your money back- no questions asked.
Thousands of my students use these techniques to help their horses, and I know that this program will work for you.
So… Any Questions? We have the Answers!
On the first of the month, Amelia will release the video exercises and worksheet for you to start practicing before the live zoom session. The LIVE theory lectures on zoom call are usually the first Tuesday of the month at 5pm PT. Office hours happen several times a month on specific Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays in morning, midday, and evening sessions to accommodate a wide range of time zones and schedules.
The live zoom session is always recorded and available for you to watch at your convenience – so don’t worry if you can’t make the LIVE call.
YES!
I have seen rider after rider make significant improvements in their riding through online coaching. You’ll be amazed at what you can do.
You will have lifetime access to all Strides content released during your membership period! This way if you’re horse goes lame or you get too busy, you can always go back and review the content at a later time. Not only that but you can cancel at any time with no penalties.
These workshops are 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, these workshops are for you!! Dressage is all about the basics, and the workshops give you new exercises (with a range of difficulty levels) to incorporate every month!
Yes, cancel at any time!! If you choose to cancel, you will continue have access to the program until the end of the billing cycle.
But fair warning! If you leave you won’t be able to get back in until the next open enrollment period (we only have 1 open enrollment period a year!).
That’s ok! Not every month is for everyone. BUT the Motivation and Office Hour calls are not topic specific, so you can still get great value even if you’re not interested in the topic.
Plus you can always go back into archive topics and enjoy those!
Being sidelined by an injury, or caring for a horse who needs time off, isn’t fun.
If you need to take a break from riding, you can pause your Strides membership for up to 3 months. During your pause, you’ll continue to have access to all of the content you’ve already unlocked so you can keep learning.
At the end of your pause, your membership will automatically resume. If you decide not to return, you can cancel at any time before your pause ends.
And remember, you have lifetime access to every month you were an active Strides member, so you’ll never lose the training you’ve already unlocked.
We get it, you’re a busy person.
LIVE sessions is recorded for you (with the exception of a handful of guest lectures to protect their IP)! Recordings are processed and usually published within 24 hours of the LIVE session.
Not sure if you are tech savvy enough to get a video online?
Don’t worry! We have a step by step process on how to upload a video, plus our team is available for tech support.
No. This program is designed to offer options for both young and older horses.
We only open strides enrollment to the general public once a year!
This means that if you don’t enroll now you might have to wait up to 12+ months!
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