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A rider in a black helmet and outfit is riding a chestnut horse in a sunlit arena. On the left, bold text reads Arena Rules with a subtitle: Follow horse riding rules to stay safe and have fun on a dark blue background.

Riding in a Crowded Arena: Five Rules Every Rider Should Know

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed riding in a busy arena—especially at a show or during a lesson—this video is for you. Today, we’re covering the essential rules for navigating arena traffic safely and confidently…
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A rider in a helmet and colorful shirt canters on a chestnut horse with white leg wraps. Text reads, Fix horse canter if your horse breaks canter! on a dark blue background.

Does Your Horse Break Out of Canter? Here’s how to fix it!

If you’ve ever struggled with a horse that likes to break out of the canter, you’re not alone. Horses may break out of the canter due to a loss of balance, reluctance to move…
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A rider on a chestnut horse is shown on the right, and on the left, bold text reads, Sloppy transitions got you down? Try this exercise to fix transitions! An arrow points from the text to the rider.

Fix Sloppy Transitions: Try the “Just Kidding” Trick!

Does your horse slam on the brakes and lose all forward momentum? Do you tip forward or lose your balance? This exercise will help. I learned the “Just Kidding” downward transition exercise from my…
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A rider in formal attire rides a grey horse in an outdoor arena. The image has a blue and orange overlay with the text: Structure Your Ride - Training Level Edition, featuring a simple riding plan to structure your rides effectively.

Structure Your Rides With This Simple Three-Part Plan

If you’re looking for more structure in your rides, this post is for you. One of the most common questions I get is, “Can you help me plan my ride?” In this video, I’m…
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A smiling person in a helmet rides a chestnut horse against a blue background with the text: Three tips for riding your older horse, including gentle dressage exercises.

3 Dressage Exercises for Retraining the Older Horse

Last Updated: 5/22/2026 In this video, we are talking about three dressage exercises that are great for retraining older horses. The older horse can be so generous because they can allow you to focus…
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A smiling equestrian in riding gear sits on a white horse. Next to them is a checklist labeled Warmup, Work phase, and Cool down. Large text reads Plan Your Ride on a dark blue background.

How to Plan Your Ride

Riders often ask me, “Can you just give me a lesson plan? I want to know exactly what to do with my horse.” Having a structured plan for your ride can make all the…
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Two people ride black horses in festive attire—one as Santa, the other in red with a Santa hat—while a dog sits between them. The image, perfect for holiday fitness inspiration, features a red border and “Happy Holidays!” text.

My Favorite Exercises – Holiday Edition!

Since I was a kid, I’ve always loved spending the holidays riding, even if it meant getting dumped in the dirt. I have a wonderful (well mostly) Christmas Day memory riding my horse Achilles….
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A rider on a brown horse is outlined by a white arc. The text reads 3 Connection Tips for Better Connection on a blue background. The AnnA Siemers Inner Circle logo is in the top left corner.

Three Steps to Improve Connection

Last Updated: 5/7/2026 Before we get into today’s video, I wanted to invite you to join the Training Scale Masterclass! Inside this program, I am going to teach you a simple framework that you…
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A rider in a helmet and patterned jacket rides a chestnut horse in an outdoor arena. Text on the image reads, GET YOUR HORSE Supple & Relaxed—your guide to effective horse training for a supple horse.

Three Tips for a Relaxed and Supple Horse

Is your horse tense and nervous? Is their head is in the air and you just don’t know what to do? You can’t get them to slow down or pay attention to you. Then…
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