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Dressage with Amelia

These sessions are recordings from Amelia's LIVE Q&A sessions on Facebook.
We cover a variety of Dressage topics - from basic Dressage concepts up to more advanced exercises.
"As a dressage 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
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Episodes

Connection & Balance Q&A

Have you watched this week's YouTube Video yet? Watch it here , see Germán working on transitions with Poppy to help his connection and balance with her! We had a quick recap on Bootcamp, we had the most epic week, I loved seeing everyone's progress, and I think my favorite part was seeing everyone's posts with their #ilovemyhorse comments and photos! Happy Riding, Amelia PS. This month's Strides topic is Rhythm, Tempo & Stride Length, if you haven't joined Strides yet, you can check it out ...

Jul 04, 202526 min

Bootcamp Q&A - 6pm FB Live

night's live we had a super quick session as we have so much prep to do for tomorrow's Bootcamp session, we're going to be doing an epic demonstration on riding position so I hope to see you there! If you're not registered for Bootcamp, sign up here so you can come tomorrow !

Jun 27, 202518 min

Why You Should Ride with Others Q&A

Last night Germán and I talked about how to ride in the arena with other riders. Nothing is worse than not knowing who has right of way, so we shared some important tips! Bootcamp starts next Wednesday and we are SO excited, tune in to hear some important updates and see the schedule of events. If you still need to RSVP, you can do so here ! Happy Riding, Amelia...

Jun 20, 202529 min

Planning Out Your Improvement Q&A

Last night Nicole from my team stepped in to host the live session. She guides you through a thoughtful and strategic approach to planning your improvement and success as a rider. She goes through a mid-year goal check-in & progress assessments, and how to use the training scale to identify challenges. She also shares tips for overcoming setbacks, correcting rider position, developing consistent warm-ups, and balancing progression with patience. I hope you enjoy this episode! Happy Riding, A...

May 30, 202556 min

The Secret to Soft, Quiet Hands Q&A

Last night's live was all about the secret to sofy, quiet hands. We started with a great question about the correct rein length for communicating with your horse, so many more interesting questions about contact, and a great conversation about the Scrambled Eggs! Happy Riding, Amelia PS. Don't forget to RSVP for my Independent Seat Webinar this Sunday !...

May 23, 202529 min

Improve Your Independent Seat Q&A

Last night we were talking about the Independent Seat. Did you see this week’s YouTube featuring Ingrid Klimke and her best tips to develop an independent seat? She is one of the most incredible riders I’ve ever watched. Watch it here ! Sunday 25th I'll be doing an Independent Seat Webinar, you can sign up for that here if you would like to! We had so many great questions from the audience about the independent seat which led to some really interesting insignts! PS. Sign up to my Flying Changes ...

May 16, 202528 min

#MotherKnowsBest - A Chat About Horses and Family

With Mother's day just around the corner, I was honored to have my mom JoElyn on the live last night. We shared some amazing memories from the past few years, and what we have both learned from our moms. I know I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for her incredible support! What have you learnt from your mom? PS. Don't forget to RSVP for my Flying Changes webinar this Sunday!...

May 09, 202532 min

Top Exercises to Improve the Canter Q&A

We are all so excited for the Canter Challenge so last night we were talking all about my favorite exercises you can use to improve your canter. The 30 Day Canter Challenge has started... but there is still time to join! C lick here to check it out!...

May 02, 202530 min

Ride with Confidence Q&A

Next Thursday, May 1st is the first day of my 30 Day Canter challenge, I am so excited about it! The canter can be a tricky transition to master, but it is such a fun gait to ride. Once you figure out the transition, and you can keep your horse relaxed and round, it’s the most magical feeling! Last night Germán and I talked about how we have prepared our own horses for the canter, and how to get ready to canter. I know the canter can be intimidating, I know I feel that way when I’m trying new ho...

Apr 25, 202527 min

Suppleness Through the Body Q&A

The 30 Day Canter Challenge is officially open for enrolment, it’s going to be a fantastic 30 days, and I’m giving away $10,000 to the top transformations! The Canter Challenge has been the MOST requested challenge and I’m so excited for it! No horse is born knowing how to be round at the canter, or how to carry a rider at the canter. That’s why I’ve put so many hours into designing the Canter Challenge to help both horse and rider with their canter! When you are learning online, you are not mul...

Apr 18, 202528 min

Posture and Balance in the Saddle Q&A

In last night's live we talked about posture and balalnce in the saddle. This is something you need to be mindful of all the time. Slouching also means we end up looking down which we don't really want to do! We had some super questions about riding without stirrups. We shared some exciting info about the upcoming Canter Challenge. The canter is definitely the most challenging gait and I have some really great content planned for this challenge! I know I have students at different levels of thei...

Apr 11, 202530 min

Structuring Your Ride Q&A

Last night we talked about how to plan your ride. It’s so important to look up, looking up helps you create a plan for where you want to go. Your horse won’t go to where you’re not looking , listen in to hear our other tips for planning your ride! Also hear about how Germán’s experience of recording his very first ride-along podcast! Don’t forget to download my Free Canter Checklist here. Happy Riding, Amelia PS. I would really appreciate if you would leave a review right here in your podcast pl...

Apr 04, 202535 min

Preparing for the Canter Q&A

Last night we talked bout how to prepare for the canter. The better your basics, the better your canter! We shared tips on improving your canter, and your transitions. We also shared our own thoughts on how we prepare ourselves and our horses for showing. Download my Free Canter PDF Guide: https://amelianewcombdressage.com/free-canter-resource-amelias-canter-checklist/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=Canter+Challenge

Mar 28, 202528 min

Relaxation and Suppleness in the Walk Q&A

Last night’s live was a little different as I was live from the horse show in Del Mar. Today I’m riding the PSG and the I1 on Saturday so that’s super exciting! This week’s YouTube video was on the walk, my biggest tip is don’t forget to practice it! I also introduced my new puppy Messi, so let me know if you have any potty training tips! I have a brand new Canter Checklist, you can download it for free here ....

Mar 21, 202516 min

Suppling a Tense Horse Q&A

Have you watched this week’s YouTube video? I would recommend watching it as it’s a really interesting one. I taught a symposium in Idaho late last year and I had a super student on a Lusitano and he started anticipating. So I shared how we worked with him when he started to anticipate the canter transition. If you have a horse that starts anticipating and getting tense, it can be hard. I would recommend working on some circles and patterns and focusing on tempo. Dressage is definitely the harde...

Mar 14, 202525 min

Improve Your Position, Improve Your Horse

Last night we talked about rider position, what we can do to improve our rider position, and most importantly, how improving our position can improve our horses! We had so many questions from the audience about their common rider position problems, how those problems can affect our horses, and most importantly, how to fix them! If you enjoed this, you'll get so much out of my FREE Rider Position Webinar click the link to signup!...

Feb 28, 202531 min

How to Keep Your Hands Still Q&A

We are talking about keeping your hands still because that was this week's video, and it's something we sometimes don't realise they're moving quite so much! The "secret" to keeping your hands still is to have an independent seat. Your hands are an exacerbation of what your seat is doing; if your seat is bouncing, you hands are bouncing even more. If your seat is better connected to the movement of your horse, your hands are steadier and quieter. The first of my free Rider Position webinars is c...

Feb 21, 202533 min

For the Love of the Horse: Friday LIVE From the Barn

Tune in to hear our live from the barn and meet Germán's new mare! Here's the link to RSVP for my rider position webinar . And if you want to watch this episode on YouTube and see our horses, you can catch it here !

Feb 15, 202536 min

For the Love of the Horse: The Newlywed Game, Equestrian Edition

Last night Nicole hosted the Newlyweds Game, Equestrian Edition where I competed against Germán and against the chat, and it got really competitive! We had so much fun! Don't forget to RSVP for my upcoming Rider Position Webinar ! If you want to watch this episode live, you can watch it here ....

Feb 14, 202530 min

For the Love of the Horse

This week I am planning some extra live sessions for Valentine's week, to celebrate how much we love our horses! Make sure you tune in for Thursday's session where we will be playing the newlywed's game but equestrian themed. Then on Friday we'll be doing a special live from the barn! Don't forget to RSVP for my FREE Rider Position Webinar, just click here to save your seat!...

Feb 10, 202513 min

The Bending Aids

Last night we had a great chat about relationships. We reflected on our relationships with people and with our horses. We got a really exciting update from Germán about his new horse, tune in to hear more about her! We also talked about bend and had some super questions on turning our horses. We shared some tips on how to make sure your horse is bending correctly and some exercises you can do to help your horse bend. Happy Riding, Amelia PS. Don't forget to check our my free Rider Position Mini ...

Feb 07, 202529 min

Riding an Older Horse Q&A

Last night in the live I talked about riding an older horse, considerations to make for an older horse, and the wonderful partnerships people have with their older horses. Including lots of great questions from participants. I also shared some updates from my trip to Europe last week. It was such a great trip, we fit so much into only 5 days and got to see some really great horses. PS. Don't forget to RSVP for my Groundwork Webinar this Sunday Feb 2nd....

Jan 31, 202530 min

The Secret Behind Half-Halts Q&A

Last night Nicole had a great session with you guys all about half halts. We had so many questions sent in about half halts and as a licenced judge and a coach, Nicole has such a great way of explaining the half halt and answering all those questions! Check out my half-halts workshop here!

Jan 24, 202542 min

Relax a Tense Horse Q&A

Last night Germán and I talked about hot, tense horses and horses that jig, so they get anxious and can't quite settle. It can be so offputting when this happens at a show, we discussed some student experiences and how you might handle a situation like this. We also talked about how your rider position can contribute too, so if you're holding your breath or tense, your horse is going to feel that. Download my Free Patterns & Figures PDF here....

Jan 17, 202530 min

5 Day Bootcamp Wrap Up

Thank you all for an incredible Bootcamp experience! Listen in to hear all the highlights of all 5 days! To keep your momentum going, join me in Strides with Amelia, enrollment closes this Sunday and won't open again until January 2026! Learn more and join Strides here: https://amelianewcombdressage.com/strides/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=Strides+2025

Jan 11, 202529 min

Three Tips for Planning Your Ride Q&A

In last night's session Germán, Nicole and I talked about our tips for planning your ride, and how to plan your rides depending on your horse. So your plan is going to be different depending on the type of your horse, a hot horse and a lazy horse are going to need different types of plans! We also talked about consistency, this Friday Jan 10th is quitters day, the day when most people give up on their new years resolutions. To help you maintain your consistency, join us in Strides ! Enrollment c...

Jan 10, 202531 min

Live 2024 Recap!

In last night's live we reflected on all of the successes and everything we have achieved in 2024. We have added so much free content to out YouTube channel this year, as well as welcoming so many new students to our online community. We are so grateful for what each of you have contributed to making it a successful and welcoming community. We are also having so much fun with Bootcamp this week, if you are not signed up you can join us in Bootcamp! https://amelianewcombdressage.com/free-online-r...

Jan 03, 202538 min

Happy Holidays + What's Coming Next Year!

We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! I had a really great ride on Kensington and got 12 one tempis! What have you achieved in 2024? We were so happy to cheer on all of our students that were celebrating in the chat! Don't forget to RSVP for Bootcamp starting Jan 1st. It's totally free but you do need to RSVP. https://amelianewcombdressage.com/free-online-riding-bootcamp/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=Strides+2025...

Dec 27, 202433 min
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