Dressage with Amelia

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Rider Position and Balance Aug 02, 2024

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Our horses are our mirrors. That’s why I am such a strong believer in effective rider position. In honor of the Olympics and the equestrian events featuring the world’s top level riders, this week Germán and I are focusing on all things rider position. Tune in to hear more about why focusing on our rider position is so important and critical in training horses. Plus, we do a live rider position demo!

Feeling motivated to continue the focus on Rider Position? Check out my Rider Position Transformation workshop: https://amelianewcombdressage.com/rider-position-transformation/?utm_source=Customer+Support&utm_campaign=FLASHRPT

Riding During Rehab Jul 26, 2024

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Do you know how to help your horse build muscle? This week of Dressage with Amelia focuses on how you can help support your horse’s muscle development with care. This topic is personal to me because it’s something I’ve been working on with my horse Harvey in his recovery. Hear more about how Germán and I work with our horses and their development. Plus, we talk more about why centering love and care for our horses in our training plan is so important to us.

How to Build Muscle on Your Horse: https://amelianewcombdressage.com/dressage-training/how-to-build-muscle-on-your-horse/

Suppling a Stiff Horse Jul 19, 2024

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Do you ever feel like your horse is stiff as a board? Sometimes it can feel frustrating and like you are stuck! In this episode, Germán and I discuss the value of suppleness. Tune in to learn more about what we mean when we refer to suppleness and how we approach it in training horses and working with students. We share some of our favorite exercises and how you can incorporate suppling your horse into your ride.

Scramble Eggs for a Soft Horse: https://youtu.be/6P1skWMg61M

Inside Leg to Outside Rein Jul 12, 2024

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It's the phrase we've all heard before... but what does it really mean?! Inside Leg to Outside rein can feel like a concept that is hard to understand and apply. In this episode of Dressage with Amelia, Germán and I explain what it means, why it is important in Dressage, and how you can feel it and achieve it with your horse!

Training Up the Levels Jun 28, 2024

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The Training Scale is so important for so many reasons… including being important from a Dressage judge’s perspective! This is a special episode of Dressage with Amelia where I welcome my friend and FEI rider and licensed judge, Nicole. Nicole shares more about how judges use the Training Scale and why it is important not only in training your horses but also in competing in horse shows. Hear more about how Nicole and I use the Training Scale in working with horses we ride and how you can apply it to your riding in order to move up the levels of Dressage.

Contact & The Training Scale Jun 21, 2024

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In Thursday’s session, we talked all about the concept of contact within the training scale. An essential aspect of riding that ensures effective communication with our horses. We'll talk about achieving steady contact, the importance of rhythm and suppleness, and how these elements help develop a strong connection with your horse.

Free 5 Day Bootcamp: https://amelianewcombdressage.com/5-day-riding-bootcamp/?utm_source=Customer+Support&utm_campaign=Training+Scale+2024

Free Live Webinar on Sunday: https://amelianewcombdressage.com/free-training-scale-webinar/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=Training+Scale+2024

Rhythm and Counting Jun 15, 2024

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This episode of Dressage with Amelia is all about Rhythm! Rhythm is the basis for everything, it effects every part of the ride. Establishing the rhythm helps the horse to relax and enhances your horse's natural way of going. Hear Amelia and German talk all about Rhythm, why we need rhythm, and what happens when we don't have it!

Have you signed up for the Bootcamp next week? It's all about upping you game and learning new things. It's gonna be super fun, there'll be live trainings each morning and we have a TON of prizes to give away. Just come to the training and do the homework, and at the training scale webinar on Sunday we'll announce the winners!

We want to educate and inspire your riding experience!

https://amelianewcombdressage.com/5-day-riding-bootcamp/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=Training+Scale+2024

And the Winner is... Jun 07, 2024

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The moment we have been waiting for! This week is an extra special episode of Dressage with Amelia… we announce the winners of our Sitting Trot Challenge! I am so proud and impressed by all of the riding transformations we witnessed over the last 30 days, and can’t wait to share them with you all! Tune in to hear more about the challenge, what we learned and why Germán and I think programs like these are so impactful. Come celebrate with us!

Consistency in the Bridle May 31, 2024

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How do you establish steady contact? How is your horse’s bridle fit part of steady contact? This episode of Dressage with Amelia dives into these important questions and more! Hear more bout what Germán and I mean when we talk about “steady contact” and why it is such an important part of Dressage. Bridle and bit fit isn’t an automatic fix, but we share more about how these things can impact contact and connection. Plus, hear more about the end of our Sitting Trot Challenge. I am so proud of all of our Challenge members! Germán and I also share how we stay motivated when we aren’t feeling like we are seeing progress in our riding - it happens to everyone!

Supple and Straight May 24, 2024

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Is your horse crooked? Hard to bend one way? You are not alone! This week we are focusing on straightness and why this is an important part of the Dressage Training Scale. Tune in to hear me quiz Germán about straightness and we’ll share how we work on this with our horses. Plus, last weekend Germán and I both taught at separate clinics - we share more about highlights from lessons and some of our favorite exercise to recommend to riders in clinics. You’ll also hear updates from inside the Sitting Trot Challenge and a sneak peek into my upcoming free Rider Bootcamp.

Straightness and Balance in the Canter: https://youtu.be/Hjhifdz8u5k

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