Today is my first dressage lesson. I’m 59 yrs old and I’ve been on horse back since I was 3 yrs old. I’m excited and a little scared because the woman who is instructing me is tough! Haha but I can’t wait and I’m hoping listening to you in the interim helps me do well. Thanks!
@beepbeep5181 Жыл бұрын
Hope it went well! ❤️
@rencyelkomy5973 Жыл бұрын
Good for you! It's never too late to get back on the saddle again. Happy riding!
@terrybacot3858 Жыл бұрын
It's so exciting to learn new things with our horses yes even at 55, 65, 75..
@Marlfox41911 ай бұрын
@@rencyelkomy5973😊kkziz@ let’s caio🎉
@grandmasgopnik96427 ай бұрын
Good luck and I hope you have fun! It’s never too late to get back to what you love ❤
@lindav37473 жыл бұрын
“You need to be in the correct position to give your horse the correct aid”. TRUTH -and I always have to work on this !!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage3 жыл бұрын
😀 You and me both. The work never stops. Happy riding!
@seltzersoda2 жыл бұрын
@@AmeliaNewcombDressage happy riding? ayo
@NeedToKnow19473 жыл бұрын
“My ear is in front of my shoulder” it’s this kinda of descriptive instruction that makes your channel a winner for me 🌟🌟 love you!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! Glad it's helping you!
@martineengel8242 жыл бұрын
I am so grateful for your videos. I am getting back in the saddle after 35 years (woot woot!!) and need these refreshers! So glad I found your channel!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Glad it’s helpful!!
@stephaniehernandez63392 жыл бұрын
ME TOO!!
@nicolageorginaboyle5091 Жыл бұрын
Oh my god... I have done the same... You are such an inspiration and I love your accent ... I haven't ridden for over 20 years... My kids are now old enough so I have gone out and bought a horse... I love your first lesson but am unsure how to watch more...
@Turboy65 Жыл бұрын
The best way to describe a balanced seat that when you are in it, if you were to make the horse disappear and you were to be lowered to the ground without moving, you would be standing. As when you stand, your center of gravity is balanced over your feet. You allow your legs to compress, for the body of the horse to take your weight, but your balance is still over your feet. You're still basically standing. OK, crouching a bit. But it's that balance over the feet that is fundamental. And every lesson builds on good balance. So the sooner you get the balance right, the sooner your progress can begin.
@lbennett5924 Жыл бұрын
As someone who does dog sports, horses have always caught my attention. This really shows me just some of the "bells and whistles" to how a horse responds to body language!
@aimee28252 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Even after 3 months of lessons in Dressage, you described quite a bit that I have not yet been instructed in (at least, if I have been, I missed it). Right now I feel the most I have been struggling with is staying balanced in the seat. I've been told I constantly lean to the right, though I can't feel this at all. I recently started reading Kyra Kurlands "Dressage with Kyra", and will be reading "The Circle of Trust" by Walter Zettl. I've also signed up for your course! I am so excited to really learn and understand these concepts. Thank you!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Hi Aimee, first, glad to have you in the course and the community. Sorry for the delay in this message, I got behind in my comments! It can be hard to get all the theory in just a 45 min riding lesson- especially when you're focusing on what the horse is doing! So glad to hear that you're getting value from the videos :)
@farriermaiden37812 жыл бұрын
I’ve been riding Western for almost 10 years now, and I’ve decided to completely turn the tables on myself and learn something new. I just start taking adult dressage lessons at a local barn. My whole world‘s been turned upside down! I’m having to completely retrain myself. It kind of feels like it’s harder to retrain yourself, then if you had no experience before. This video helped a lot because I can actually see the form myself, whereas in my lessons I’m just being told how to do the form. Thanks for the great video!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Hey Farrier Maiden, Glad to have you here, thanks for visiting my channel. It definetly can be hard to retrain yourself and your body in a new way of going. But I'm so glad to hear that this video helped you :)
@taunipircher71613 ай бұрын
I am doing the same! It's super different for sure!
@AmigoAndPar3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the videos! My mare has been sitting in a pasture for two months and Im loving the basic stuff that can help get her back into shape. I get so impatient, but watching videos on the basics helps me remember that that's the important stuff anyway 😅
@AmeliaNewcombDressage3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Enjoy getting her back in shape!
@daisymaecharms16492 жыл бұрын
I love to watch your videos! This was so helpful for me. I had an accident and haven't ridden in several years and am getting back to riding. My trainer is reminding me about position as I tend to slouch or slump in my back or lean forward. Watching you ride while explaining the position, the aids, how to move and the rhythm is so helpful. I've been told this is training and now seeing it visually is great! I'm going to my riding lesson today and going to visualize your video and then work on applying it while riding. Maybe pretend I'm you and that will give me confidence. Thank you!
@judysorensen4652 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. My horse has had 10 month of restart training . My OTTB and I have only ridden on the lunge line with my trainer and in a dressage saddle. I ride western on my quarter horse/pony. This video has given me the confidence to cut the cord and to work on the walk/ trot exercise you nicely demonstrated! Thank you so much.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! Hope it went well! Give us an update if you feel comfortable sharing.
@christined5332 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this excellent video Amelia!! I’m very visual and I always remember what you say when I’m riding again after 10 years. ❤
@lyndaburch93813 жыл бұрын
Thank you Amelia. This helps solidify what I am working on. My instructor is great, but has left out so many details…maybe on purpose. After 3 years of working with my big, strong, Lusitano, we are finally working on the details that I wish I had understood months ago! Using my seat and legs correctly…really understanding how, why and when to use these aids! I watch your videos to help me understand the whys, of instruction. You are so clear and concise when explaining the exercises…thank you for your help!!!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lynda, so glad you're feeling the benefit of the videos. Best of luck with your Lusitano! Keep watching and happy riding!
@laurajunio49118 ай бұрын
I too am very grateful for your videos. I am 60 years old and I used to ride Western and bareback, but it has been a while. I am dealing with lots of physical issues and I want to use my Gypsy Vanner to help me to build my strength. I have always wondered how the signals between horse and rider worked. I do not have my horse yet, but when I get it I plan on starting bareback to get my balance back. I have always worked on sitting straight in the saddle and moving with my horse's movement. I have never ridden English, but I have been studying the techniques for quite some time. You teach in a way that is very understandable to me. Thank you for your big heart with love for horses and kindness to others.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage8 ай бұрын
Aww thank you! Happy Riding!
@JEBlake-hd6fz Жыл бұрын
This is really helpful. I’m a western rider and had my first English dressage lesson today. It was so much fun. But I feel like a beginner again! I have so much to learn. I like how you explain things.
@MaggieGinger653 жыл бұрын
So helpful! Thank you. One thing I struggle with is being too stiff. Going to focus more on following the motion of the horse while keeping proper alignment. You do such a good job breaking it all down for us!
@gailbruner14842 жыл бұрын
I have the same problem! Thank you for sharing.
@Gushara2 жыл бұрын
Thank you again! I have had my horse for about 1 1/2 years. He is a very sweet tempered Arab who I am working to teach dressage to, he was western trained. I have done tons of ground work with him, getting him to some simple liberty moves. What I have developed is a wonderful relationship with this boy! I just moved him to a new barn and he is stellar in his manners and behavior as I familiarize him with the new setting. It is a western barn so these folks are going to get a kick out of a dressage rider on an Arab :)! I moved there because it is a better place to trail ride from though I am going to continue lessons at the old barn. I sense the importance of the discipline and connection on the trail. I prefer to ride dressage even on the trail as I feel safer. I have to say I learned ground work from Joseph when I first got my horse......lol! You are refining how I will further teach my horse in our work together....again thank you so much for this timely lesson!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!
@RheagenLBuck Жыл бұрын
I’ve never done dressage, but I want to. It’s been a dream of mine for a long time. I plan to train in the spring.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
Welcome! Check out my website for some great free content! www.amelianewcombdressage.com/free-resources/
@chewycat122 жыл бұрын
Referring to the legs as driving aids and the reins as restraining aids makes SO much make sense to me.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
I think it helps! Glad it did for you too!
@arthemizpizanis2942 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video!It is helping my daughter for Special Olympics! Gratitude!
@BelleandBuddy293 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this… breaking it down helps me so much. As a jumper rider, the dressage position is SO foreign to me. I’m always tilting forward. I thought my core was pretty strong, but it wasn’t “dressage strong” Whew. Thanks for helping me get stronger.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Belle! So glad to help! I'm giving a free Dressage Training Scale Webinar on Sunday 12th! I'd love you to join! You can sign up at the link below. Hopefully see you there! www.ameliasdressageacademy.com/trainingscalewebinar/
@dmb1069692 жыл бұрын
Thank toy so much Amelia! I appreciate your explanation of using our aids effectively and correctly. It's helping me get back in my English seat and refreshing me of my lessons as a child.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
So glad it helped you Deborah!
@peaspeculiars96672 жыл бұрын
You are so knowledgeable - Thank you so much for sharing your talent. I'm about to get back in the saddle in about an hour after 10 years of non riding, today following an accident, - the horse spooked at a plastic rain cover over the top of a baby pushchair, he fitted through the tree's, but my knee caps did not unfortunately - and this video has certainly helped to give me the confidence to try and ride again - Thank You x
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. It can be hard to get 'back in the saddle' again, but I'm so glad to hear that you're going for it!
@misurikmockova67023 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! I can't afford best trainer and fancy horse and ride everyday.. Etc.... But your videos just give me so much and push me to another level so fast! Thank you
@AmeliaNewcombDressage3 жыл бұрын
That's so awesome to hear! Thank you and keep up the great work. 😀
@heatherlockhart667 Жыл бұрын
That was so helpful I haven't ridden Massage for quite a few years but it sure helps me envision what I needed to work on Thank you.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
@holliekent36102 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the basic information, many times the information is more advanced and it is great to hear the basic foundation. You asked as a beginner what I might struggle with….I struggle with rising with the correct lead. Help!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Hey Hollie, glad you enjoyed the video. "Dressage for All" is my mantra and I try to make a wide range of videos for all levels of riders. I have a video on posting on the correct diagonal (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hcl5Z5ubr9u-Yn0.html), and getting the correct canter lead (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d952fZiBltS8lYk.html). Hope that helps!
@judyboyle92323 жыл бұрын
Alignment is the key, it's so basic . Yes!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage3 жыл бұрын
That's it! Ear, shoulder, hip, heel all the way!! ⬇️
@suzannesenser6073 жыл бұрын
Thank-you, Amelia. I love how soft and smooth your transitions are. The horse never once jersey his head or pulled threins out of your hands. Oh, how I long for a ride like that!
@suzannesenser6073 жыл бұрын
Jerked, not jersey, stupid auto correct
@suzannesenser6073 жыл бұрын
Jerked, not Jersey. Stupid auto correct.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! (haha I got your autocorrect first go 😊 ). Keep watching and happy riding. You'll be surprised how quickly old bad habits will lessen if you stay consistent with your riding.
@debradumler34423 жыл бұрын
Great Video. I just started lessons on my Quarter horse and we are having quite a time but we are learning together. He really is trying, the transition to the walk is difficult for us as he still wants to trot instead of walking. I do look down all the time at the front left shoulder and have a problem with my stirrups, just raised them up one notch. I tend to get off balance and start to lose one of them when leaning over at the trot. Lots of work to do, but we are working on it. Thank you for all your videos.
@user-qe5ez6mp3c2 ай бұрын
First time I watched this video-seems like all easy.Second time half year after - not all easy. Today 3rd time -and only now I really understand how all these aspects is important in ridding and dressage-and it not easy at all -that need time and much work to learn correctly any transition, alignment,support to movement and balance .Ridding differs so much when you learned to do all these aspects correctly
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 ай бұрын
So true!
@AuroraGrabowski2 жыл бұрын
This helped me so much with my extensive walk. Although it's not dressage extended it is still extensive
@kikiza1232 жыл бұрын
Your horse is so lovely and attentive. It's a constant struggle for me to remember to relax into the position as I have a habit of tensing and leaning forward. This video had a lot of helpful tips!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it helped you! I love hearing feedback.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage3 жыл бұрын
What's your biggest rider position flaw?? Check out our FREE mini course on Dressage Rider Position www.ameliasdressageacademy.com/riderpositionminicourse/
@ameliebellefille46163 жыл бұрын
I’m a former jumper/éventer. I just lean forward and push too lush on my stirrups and heels therefore I don’t “seat”. I just go on a two point when I’m losing balance or when I grab my reins. I also look down and stare at my horses head which is super annoying cause it’s such a horrible habit! Im getting better BUT there is a LOT of work…. Getting there. It’s a whole new world!
@reginaangele10833 жыл бұрын
Hi Amelia. I'm watching your videos and your tips are really very helpful English is not my mothertongue but you do use words which can be understood very easily..thanks for your really good help.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Regina! Glad you're finding the benefit of them! Keep up the good work! 😀
@emilyvarnon64473 жыл бұрын
I love this channel. So helpful.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Emily that's so great to hear! Also, I'm giving a free webinar on the Dressage Training Scale on Sunday 12th Sept at 12pm Pacific Time. You can sign up at the link below! I would love to see you there! www.ameliasdressageacademy.com/trainingscalewebinar
@pencilsniper11 ай бұрын
This was very cool to watch because I've been a long time fan of horses since I was younger than 5. Beautiful animals. ❤
@AmeliaNewcombDressage11 ай бұрын
So glad you enjoyed! Thanks for being here!
@pencilsniper11 ай бұрын
@@AmeliaNewcombDressage You're welcome! And keep it up!
@860semsem6 ай бұрын
This was sooooo from the heart kinda lesson I am a beginner horse rider, I have nothing to do with dressage but yeah you were better than my trainer 😂 thanks All the love from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦❤️
@AmeliaNewcombDressage6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! You got this!
@PatrickPrejusa2 жыл бұрын
thank you for this video. great work.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! Please subscribe if you enjoyed it
@taylorducherer87852 жыл бұрын
love your videos so much. I became a member of your facebook group and i love the supportive community both here and there so much.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Yay!! That is awesome!
@donmugambi5442 Жыл бұрын
Awesome, learnt something new.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
I’m so happy to hear that
@gwenteggi23 Жыл бұрын
Good job 👍🐴
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
Thanks 😁
@rencyelkomy5973 Жыл бұрын
Wishing to take dressage lessons again. Thank you for the video.
@mayaGoddon21 күн бұрын
You are beond helpfull i am sooo greatfull i found your channle this will help me alot more❤❤❤
@jackiecollins2632 жыл бұрын
great video, but the walk footfalls begins with the hind - it'll make it easier to see in your video if people are trying to count it :)
@Ribcage841 Жыл бұрын
Watching this on a horse while my instructor's away 🥰
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
haha love it!
@morliron3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Amelia , you make all the chips fall in place for me. always thought that that the alignment is between the butt and not the hip bone, now all is much easier, love your videos
@AmeliaNewcombDressage3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@merrinwright29573 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! So helpful.. I'm just returning to the dressage saddle after 4.5 months off due to front end lameness. I come from many years in hunters so I'm having a hard time rotating my pelvis under me. Assuming that is the problem as my shoulders are ever so slightly in front of my hips. I think I need to lower my stirrups a little too.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage3 жыл бұрын
HI Merrin, Thanks fo much for watching! Hip flexibility can be an issue for some riders but exercises out of the saddle can help! Here's a video that might help! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eNGAmqt23t6zkWw.html Also, I'm giving a free webinar on the Dressage Training Scale on Sunday 12th Sept at 12pm Pacific Time. You can sign up at the link below! I would love to see you there! www.ameliasdressageacademy.com/trainingscalewebinar
@maggiepie8810 Жыл бұрын
Sometimes that I know that you're fully aware of but that's worth mentioning is the importance of saddle fit when it comes to rider position. If the saddle doesn't quite fit, it's very difficult for the rider to sit correctly. Especially as the horse pushes you out of balance the way we'd try to reblanace a poorly fitted backpack.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
Yes, saddle fit is so important!
@jenniferbell4571 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! Your demo was exactly what I needed to see!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@jennaweir7216 Жыл бұрын
I have been looking into learning simple dressage and this was really helpful
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@stephanieparker1250 Жыл бұрын
Such a good boy 🥰
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@thomashall58503 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. I definitely look down causing me to loose position. I also ride a very Mariah mare that can put me on constant guard.
@inkwellian3 жыл бұрын
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@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas! Looking up makes such a massive difference to position!
@maryzs79923 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, it helps alot for me I think where I have faulted is the leaning forward or falling behind. This is super helpful, I will definitely be using these tips to focus on my girl rides English funny enough as she is my first horse due to her back the one saddle that fits her well is a dressage. I have been intrigued about dressage since I was really young. Not in this for anything other than her and I enjoying time. I will definitely be following along with more of your videos. Thanks again. :)
@AmeliaNewcombDressage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mary, so glad you're enjoying both your horse and the videos. Happy riding.
@nicolageorginaboyle5091 Жыл бұрын
How do I watch more... I have learnt so much from you, you have a remarkable way of explaining things... Thank you so much...
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
So nice of you to say! My website has all the free videos and articles here: amelianewcombdressage.com/dressage-tips/ and then I also have a bunch of free mini courses here: amelianewcombdressage.com/free-resources/ Enjoy!!
@markward6820 Жыл бұрын
All your videos offer superb instruction. I wonder if you produce one dealing with maintaining a steady connection. During every dressage test my horse and I go in and then out -- and then in and out again -- of a really good connection . I wish I could keep a good connection continuously through a test.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
Yes! This is a challenge for many riders. Check out my new program. www.amelianewcombdressage.com/30-days-to-round/
@begocastro87625 ай бұрын
Me viene muy bien repasar las bases porque estoy en nivel 3 de España y sigo perdiendo equilibrio por aprender mal y querer avanzar rapido😢 me encantan tus vídeos ❤
@AmeliaNewcombDressage5 ай бұрын
You got this! Happy to hear you are enjoying the videos!
@terriedwards48203 жыл бұрын
Yes I have that bad habits 😃
@AmeliaNewcombDressage3 жыл бұрын
😀 Being aware is the first step! And there's no habit that can't be corrected with consistent effort! Happy riding.
@tracydutton7577 Жыл бұрын
I am enjoying this very easy 2 understand
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad! I'm hosting a free webinar this weekend. I'd love for you to come: amelianewcombdressage.com/free-training-scale-webinar/
@wildacresranch2 жыл бұрын
I learned so much from this video! Thank you. Keep them coming
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! I've lots more content to share!!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Also, if you’d like me to send more dressage tips into your email inbox every Wednesday, you can sign up to my mailing list www.ameliasdressageacademy.com/subscribe/ (If you’re already familiar with all this and have received this before, apology for the unnecessary message, I’m being super thorough today!) I’m also on FB and IG facebook.com/amelianewcombdressage & instagram.com/amelianewcombdressage/ Also, and this is super helpful too, join Amelia’s Dressage Club on Facebook, it’s a really active and engaged community of riders and no question goes unanswered! facebook.com/groups/ameliasdressageclub/ And finally, there’s my website (for when all the social media goes down again 🤣) www.amelianewcombdressage.com/ Ok that’s the lot I promise. Have an awesome day! 🐴
@do3aalghamdi2282 жыл бұрын
Now I understand exactly why I can’t be stable and balanced on the saddle, it’s the position I will try doing this.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! If you’d like me to send more dressage tips into your email inbox every Wednesday, you can sign up to my mailing list www.ameliasdressageacademy.com/subscribe/ I’m also on FB and IG facebook.com/amelianewcombdressage & instagram.com/amelianewcombdressage/ Also, and this is super helpful too, join Amelia’s Dressage Club on Facebook, it’s a really active and engaged community of riders and no question goes unanswered! facebook.com/groups/ameliasdressageclub/
@albertw251 Жыл бұрын
I just got back into the saddle. Took my first few riding lessons with an instructor. Waiting for new instructor who specializes in Dressage to get settled in.... In the meantime watching your videos. A bit about me... Rode trails while i was in college and then was going to get into dressage but a mountain bike accident stopped that... Recovery for several months, a relocation, and life got in the way. Go forward 20 years...Got back in the saddle a few months ago. I am now in my 40s. I was told never too old to get into Dressage. Watching your videos and instruction. Wish i was down in Southern California I would 100% sign up with you. I future goal is to one day compete in an amateur level and see where it goes from there.... 🙂 Curious.... What breed of horse is recommended for dressage or does it not really matter?
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story Albert! Glad to have you here. Any horse can do Dressage, but warmbloods are generally a little more naturally talented towards it.
@betsygerman57322 жыл бұрын
Cool
@TAWSNM2 жыл бұрын
I find I tend to start out really conscious of my position and nicely in alignment, but as I get focused on whatever my mare is doing I tend to move toward a "chair seat" position. It's so embarrassing when my instructor suggests that I might want to draw my outside leg back again.
@dubbie0012 жыл бұрын
Really helpful thankyou
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@msingh79852 жыл бұрын
Amelia If you ever have to come to India 🇮🇳 Or even thinking about India tour then please let me ✅
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for watching! I'll let you know if I come there!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Also, I’m giving a free webinar on Show Season at the start of may you can sign up here www.ameliasdressageacademy.com/show-season/ Also, if you want a free mini course to get your position in the strongest shape to execute your dressage aids, take my free rider position mini course here www.ameliasdressageacademy.com/riderpositionminicourse/? Do you love my content? I’d love if you left me a review on google! g.page/r/CYIGmCINXFOQEAo/review I’m also on FB and IG facebook.com/amelianewcombdressage & instagram.com/amelianewcombdressage/ Also, and this is super helpful too, join Amelia’s Dressage Club on Facebook, it’s a really active and engaged community of riders and no question goes unanswered! facebook.com/groups/ameliasdressageclub/ And finally, there’s my website! www.amelianewcombdressage.com/ And you can also sign up here for weekly dressage tips sent to your inbox www.ameliasdressageacademy.com/subscribe/ Ok that’s the lot I promise. Have an awesome day! 🐴
@msingh79852 жыл бұрын
@@AmeliaNewcombDressage here we have English horses like Friesian, warmblood & thoroughbred but we are working on our local breed to complete in dressage that is why i offer you that if you are thinking to try your luck on different breed then indian local breed is the best option
@msingh79852 жыл бұрын
@@AmeliaNewcombDressage your content is awesome and let me know if you conduct any twitter space. Here twitter space is very much popular.
@melodyko45333 жыл бұрын
My problem is unstable foot in stirrups and can’t stop swinging forward and back during trot🤯
@Reiselassy3 жыл бұрын
I have the same issue! So frustrating!!
@AmigoAndPar3 жыл бұрын
More seat, maybe? I think the leg can swing when it's the base of your position, instead of, like Amelia said, having your seat bones driving into the saddle. I feel like some no stirrup work may help secure your seat, but should ideally be done on a lunge line so you can just concentrate on your seat, and not have to worry so much about controlling your horse. 😅 I'd love to hear what other people do to help secure the lower leg 🤗
@ameliebellefille46163 жыл бұрын
I got high grip stirrups. Problem solved LoL
@bmajor19573 жыл бұрын
If your lower leg is swinging, you may be pinching with the knee. Turn your knee out a bit and see what happens
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
HI Melody! This video might help your leg position! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l81zjZdzqLK6YH0.html Also, if you want to further your dressage education, I'm having a sale until Saturday on my masterclass on the Dressage Training Scale if you'd like to sign up the link is here! Would love to see you on the course and it will help your journey so much ! www.ameliasdressageacademy.com/trainingscalemasterclass/?fbclid=IwAR0VbN0HaZqzSqu5nvCJfeITvoiovRkYxqtPFOrtUKrli3Y1YvRI0R_8_rQ
@maggy13383 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Kentucky, Amelia. Would you tell me exactly what you use for your audio equipment and how you wear it. It works very well!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
I use a sinnhauser wireless microphone. It's pricy but it works really well!
@MsSilfur4 ай бұрын
I probably have reached farther than "beginner", as I do canter, get the horse on the bit and also do leg yield in trot. But I struggle some more with my left side than right. Like pushing the horse into the corners in canter. I struggle using my left leg more than right 😅 but other times it works perfectly fine. I think the reason might be the "line" in my seat, and I do know I sometimes lean inwards in the turns. I believe that might be the reason why the horse seems to fall out when I want to push it in 😅 It is a little bit difficult to remember everything at once 😂 and it also seems it sometimes depends on the horse's mood as well. She's got some worse and some better days, just like me 😅 some days I am really selfaware and sit right, adjust as soon as I'm off etc, sometimes I don't quite understand why the horse cuts corners and then I'm like "but did I lean inwards? Yes I did, there we have it" 😂 but left canter is still on average worse for me. But leg yield worse fine 😅
@AmeliaNewcombDressage4 ай бұрын
Sounds like you are doing great! Keep up the great work and thank you for being here!
@ina70845 ай бұрын
So I've gotten back into horse riding after almost a decade off! I'm having a difficult time rationalising some of my trainers instructions.. I have told them to treat me like a beginner because that's what I basically am.. Have read up on the basics of horse riding from an official source! Yet am constantly reprimanded for not having my legs far in front of me and my heels as far as they can go.. And for my hands being too low.. I was under the impression that having a straight line from my elbow to the horse's mouth was the proper thing to do.. Anyways when I asked my instructor what the purpose was with holding my arms up so high they told me that I have no idea how much I don't know about horse riding and that it's to collect the horse. That there exists a collection with the head down and head up. Now this person is competing and winning competitions so I am at a loss who to believe. We are made to hold our hands so high our lower and upper arm basically make a 90° angle or less! To pick the horses head up via force. I ride an angel mare that gives to pressure easily, but my lesson buddies get away with sores on their hands even when wearing gloves because they ride a less responsive horse alongside me. So I decided to watch tonnes of videos regarding collection, dressage, proper rider body carriage etc. I need advice! Do you think riding like this is justified in your professional opinion?
@AmeliaNewcombDressage5 ай бұрын
Hi there! This video might help you: amelianewcombdressage.com/dressage-training/3-steps-to-round/
@ina70845 ай бұрын
@@AmeliaNewcombDressage Beautifully explained! I'll have to be changing trainers.. Now I see many more things that are counterproductive in their instructions and the trainers results don't lie. Also wow useful videos for free!! I wish I had come across your site years ago!
@diannafinewood2639 Жыл бұрын
Any tips for picking up the correct diagonal without having to look down at the outside front shoulder? I STILL can't feel when I'm on the correct diagonal when posting (I have to look down to check myself). Thank you!!! And, thank you SO SO much for making dressage FUN and able to understand! God bless :o)
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for following along! We are so glad to have you in our community. Posting and diagonals can come with time and feel - check out this video for some more help: amelianewcombdressage.com/dressage-training/how-and-why-to-post-the-trot/
@diannafinewood2639 Жыл бұрын
@@AmeliaNewcombDressage thank you so much for that! I'll keep practicing ...I'll get that "feel" one of these days (without having to glance down to check myself LOL) Thanks again!!! I appreciate you so much :)
@jackiegoetschi22203 жыл бұрын
Love your lessons. I am still having difficulty with the transition walk to trot. I can't get my horse to go forward into trot. Also still having difficulty wyh the halt. She starts to halt, but then keeps moving
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jackie, Here's a short video that might help you! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jN6deah2vMe0iKc.html Thank you so much for watching! Have a search round the youtube channel as I've got a video for almost any problem and I upload a new one every Wednesday! Also, if you want to further your dressage education, I'm having a sale until Saturday on my masterclass on the Dressage Training Scale if you'd like to sign up the link is here! Would love to see you on the course and it will help your journey so much ! www.ameliasdressageacademy.com/trainingscalemasterclass/?fbclid=IwAR0VbN0HaZqzSqu5nvCJfeITvoiovRkYxqtPFOrtUKrli3Y1YvRI0R_8_rQ
@debdunster54712 жыл бұрын
I tend to look down as well ..assuming it's from weak neck strength?
@TheEquiClubYouTube3 жыл бұрын
Great Video!🎉✨
@AmeliaNewcombDressage3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@meganpahl21608 ай бұрын
I have a horse who's left shoulder is a bit smaller than the right. I would like to teach her dressage as a way to build that up. However, can you offer some advise on teaching her the correct leg positions for these transitions?
@AmeliaNewcombDressage8 ай бұрын
Hey there! Dressage is great to help with your horse's symmetry and straightness. I'm not exactly sure what you mean by your second question, but I have an arrangement of free courses and resources on my website I could recommend you check out: amelianewcombdressage.com/free-resources/
@meganpahl21608 ай бұрын
Yes and thank you❤I am curious as to what exercise to focus on that will specifically build the muscles in the triceps, deltoids, and even that inferior portion of the trapezoid muscle. Ide like to get both shoulders equal in size so I can work dressage with her. You know how beautiful Arabians are, she could really do well
@chelseybuman38213 жыл бұрын
🤚I also have a nasty habit of looking down. Someone once told me it's bc "I'm self taught?" I guess i can understand that, I never had anyone to really correct me or my horse and when I started riding smart phones weren't a thing. So I constantly looked down to check my leads, my horses head positioning, my leg positioning, hands, ect. It's so hard to break. If you have tips let me know!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage3 жыл бұрын
Hi Chelsey! It's so hard NOT to look down, I still do it 😬. Have a look at this video I made on riding with your eyes closed to develop feel. Scary at the start, but you can really ramp up your "riding by feel" as well as develop more trust with your horse! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/epZ8kqWAs5iqY6c.html
@6lue6ell782 жыл бұрын
I would love to learn dressage for the horsemanship and not to compete!
@diannejohnson1754 Жыл бұрын
Hi Amelia! In the beginner dressage l really appreciated is seat and legs controlling the speed of the horse. I have a horse that speeds up the longer we work in the arena in all the walk, trot, canter motions. I’m afraid if I give any leg at all he will interpret that as giteup and go. Would you talk more on the fast horse?
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
Take a look at these videos for some help with this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/osuRf72Xqt_Sm5c.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bMWnY5Vi3dSRYoU.html
@amandaa898 Жыл бұрын
What’s the difference between driving with your seat and moving your seat with the horse? I feel like to pick up more speed in the walk I have to rock with him.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
One you’re influencing the movement, the other you’re being passive with the movement :)
@puremag1c142 Жыл бұрын
ahahahha i also look down loooool 6:26
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
It's a bad habit I have to work hard on!
@marciareeves57522 жыл бұрын
Hello. I happened upon your video after looking up dressage. I saw a Lusitano where I work and was fascinated by its look and gaze. Pretty silvery gray horse with a depth of intelligence, calm and kindness I do not often see. Probably the first Lusitano I have seen. The owners told me about it and it had won bronze in some event in Florida. I just picked up a depth of something on its gaze or demeanor I don't always see. Was I imagining that? Or was I just bewitched by its beauty and being different looking? I took a western class in college. I like horses. Your instruction was easy to follow. I mentioned this to a guy who owns horses and buys, trains and resells them.::: barrel racing. He said the money is in his performance horses . He says they pay the bills. I was just curious. Keep up the good work.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Hi Marcia, they are definetly a different looking/built horse. Perhaps that's what you saw. They're great horses!
@lynnm.kleingardner86403 жыл бұрын
Please explain how you use the right rein to turn left. I see an open left rein , when turning right...but you use the right rein also?
@thevocabularychannel6883 Жыл бұрын
Amazing 😂
@barbarapudiak28242 жыл бұрын
Your feet seem to be moving a lot. Is that correct???? I always thought I should keep my feet as still as possible.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Barbara, and don’t forget to subscribe to get notified of my new weekly content! So my joints and ankles are absorbing the movement of the horse. If you try and stay still, you will end up bouncing, the key to stillness is in allowing movement be absorbed in your joints!. This video might help explain! Thanks for watching and let me know if you've any more questions kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pstydrWKtqe6doE.html ///// I'm not sure if you know this but, I've been lucky enough to qualify BOTH of my horses (Harvey and Kensington) to compete in the Dressage Festival of Champions in Chicago, if you are willing and able, even the tiniest donation to my GoFundMe would make a massive difference. You can read more and, (but only if you'd like to and have the capacity!) donate below! gofund.me/2989323b Also, you can sign up to get my weekly dressage tips sent to your email here! www.ameliasdressageacademy.com/subscribe/ Finally, if you love my content, I’d LOVE it if you left me a review on google! g.page/r/CYIGmCINXFOQEAo/review Thanks so much for being on my page! I appreciate it so much! 😀
@pinkorganichorse Жыл бұрын
Great job! One important correction. You stop the horse with your seat, not just reins.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
You're right!
@SolanosPearl2 жыл бұрын
What do you mean by pull your tummy in? I’m having trouble sticking to the seat when transitioning from canter to trot as well as maintaining the trot once I’ve had the downward transition
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
HI Devon, Thanks for watching, if you watch my recent posts about which muscles to use while riding it might explain it better!> Also, if you’d like me to send more dressage tips into your email inbox every Wednesday, you can sign up to my mailing list www.ameliasdressageacademy.com/subscribe/ (If you’re already familiar with all this and have received this before, apology for the unnecessary message, I’m being super thorough today!) I’m also on FB and IG facebook.com/amelianewcombdressage & instagram.com/amelianewcombdressage/ Also, and this is super helpful too, join Amelia’s Dressage Club on Facebook, it’s a really active and engaged community of riders and no question goes unanswered! facebook.com/groups/ameliasdressageclub/ And finally, there’s my website (for when all the social media goes down again 🤣) www.amelianewcombdressage.com/ Ok that’s the lot I promise. Have an awesome day! 🐴
@WbsllcLizWeberCMC2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being so clear and sequential! I’m pushing 60 and have “ridden” since I was a kiddo. However I’ve just started lessons and dressage. Let’s just say, I am unlearning and learning so much! I love your level of patient detail.
@anjaduvenhage8143 Жыл бұрын
I'm struggling with my feet and my hands
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
Have you seen my Rider Position Challenge? It's guaranteed to improve your riding amelianewcombdressage.com/rider-position-2023/
@carollinnan42683 жыл бұрын
my 6 yo ottb raises his head when i ask him to go forward from walk to trot. is there an exercise to keep him going forward but keep his head in position...? just keep working on transitions??
@AmeliaNewcombDressage3 жыл бұрын
Hey Carol! Thanks for watching. You're on the right path, transitions are so fundamental! But also, here's a video for troubleshooting some common problems in the transition work. Hope this helps and happy riding. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h7t_iaaptMywf2w.html
@carollinnan42683 жыл бұрын
@@AmeliaNewcombDressage thanks so much!
@briannam2873 Жыл бұрын
I always look down
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
It is my bad habit also! Try to find a focal point above the letter or spot you're heading toward!
@AmyKristine Жыл бұрын
The second wife of comedian Jerry Lewis was a champion
@Chandyairos2 жыл бұрын
Amelia can u help me!! I want to learn dressage!! My horse and I don't know how to do dressage...I have been trying to teach my horse dressage but I need tips, exercises, or lessons....MY HORSE IS A WESTERN HORSE.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jade, For sure I can help! My mantra is "dressage for all" and I have a wide range of videos and content that are available as a free resource as well as paid courses. Be sure to subscribe to this channel and follow me on facebook. I host a weekly LIVE on thursday nights which is a great place to ask questions.
@imzadi83fanvids72 жыл бұрын
I have a bad habit of looking down at the horse's head. I don't know if it's because I'm just so excited to be riding, nervous because I can no longer see the horses facial expression, or if it's it's because I'm concentrating on using the aids and my brain thinks I should be looking in the direction of my hands. Any one else struggle with it? Any tips?
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
I've got a great video coming up that addresses just this! Hold on tight.
@imzadi83fanvids72 жыл бұрын
@@AmeliaNewcombDressage Awesome, thanks!
@il1veontheM00N3 жыл бұрын
What breed is that horse as I’m looking for one x 😄
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
He's a Dutch Warmblood!
@johanna39163 жыл бұрын
As a beginner I find it hard to keep a steady connection during transitions.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage3 жыл бұрын
Hi Johanna, thanks for watching, that will improve as your strength and stability increase, but this video might help if you're finding your hands moving a lot! Happy riding!. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fM-AeZamkrLRf2g.html
@johanna39163 жыл бұрын
@@AmeliaNewcombDressage Thank you! Will watch the video you linked :)
@Bingo-spuds5 ай бұрын
I'm a showjumper
@LegendarySkypenis2 жыл бұрын
South Park brought me here.
@simplysahm6245 Жыл бұрын
I dont think "How to hold your reins" and any mention of dressage should be in the same video :P
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
Well, most dressage riders have reins! So it helps to know the best way to hold them :)
@scottlathrop66Ай бұрын
Seems gay to me.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage29 күн бұрын
Let me know if you have a question I can help answer!
@davidmacdonald625Ай бұрын
I never realised the cruelty of dressage 😢
@AmeliaNewcombDressageАй бұрын
Treating my horses with kindness and care is always my priority!
@wendyb99236 ай бұрын
what is top line? up in the withers? please do a video about what the phrases used in the horse world means. Cancel Comment @cirkle862 @cirkle862 1 year ago
@AmeliaNewcombDressage6 ай бұрын
I have a video on that! Check it out here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/irilhrp01tSwaHk.html