Amelia Newcomb, 7700 E. Rooks Road, Floral City, FL (2026)

05/27/2026

🐴👣 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 👣🐴

If you've ever been told to "push your heels down" while riding, you're definitely not alone. 🙋 Keeping your heels down is important not only for your balance but also for communicating effectively with your horse. But keeping your heels down isn't just about forcing them lower — it's about finding the correct position for your foot in the stirrup, and creating better balance through your entire body. 💪 A lot of riders try to force their heels down without understanding how the rest of the body works together, which usually creates more tension and instability instead of improving their position.

In this video, I'm breaking down the most common mistakes riders make with their foot position in the stirrup, how it affects their rider position, and a simple three-step process to help you finally keep your heels down correctly. 🎯 Sometimes, small adjustments in your foot and leg position can completely change how secure and balanced you feel in the saddle. ✨

🦶 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬

Your foot position in your stirrups is incredibly important because your legs are one of the main ways you communicate with your horse. 🐎 If your leg is constantly gripping, clamping, or nagging, your aids become less effective, and your horse can become dull to your leg.

Your heels and ankles also act as shock absorbers while you ride. ⚡ When your heels are stiff or pulled up, your seat gets blocked, and you start bouncing in the saddle. A correct foot position allows your body to move with the horse more naturally and helps create a stronger, more stable foundation in the saddle. 💛 When your foot and ankle are relaxed and elastic, it becomes much easier to maintain good balance and harmony with your horse.

⚠️𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬

One of the biggest mistakes riders make is jamming their heels down. ❌ This often pushes the rider into a chair seat, stiffens the leg, and actually makes your rider position on your horse less effective. Riders often think they need to force their heels lower. Instead, just think of letting your legs drape around the horse and let the weight of your leg rest in the stirrup... 😄 𝒘𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒑𝒔! 𝑰 𝒎𝒂𝒙𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕! Read all my tips and watch the video here: https://amelianewcombdressage.com/dressage-training/stirrup-foot-position-how-to-keep-your-heels-down-correctly/?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=Weekly+Education

Happy Riding! 🐴
Amelia

🔥 P.S. If you want more help improving your balance and stability in the saddle, don't forget to sign up for my free Independent Seat Webinar. 🙋 I'll walk you through simple exercises and concepts to help you develop a more secure, effective rider position so you can ride with more confidence and harmony. ✨ Sign up for the webinar here: https://amelianewcombdressage.com/free-rider-position-training-wf/?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=EGRPBWeb

05/20/2026

🐴🥇 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐃𝐚𝐲 🥇🐴

If you're nervous or it's your first show, I'd highly recommend having someone read your test to give you a little extra security and confidence during your dressage training journey. 💛

That said, if you've ever asked your friend, child, or spouse to read your dressage test, you know it can be a bit tricky. 😅 Reading a test sounds simple, but there's an art to timing, clarity, and understanding the structure of common dressage patterns in the test.

In this video, I'm working with Nicole Berthelot, a licensed EC Dressage judge, to walk you through how to prepare your reader, avoid common mistakes, and set yourself up for success in the arena. 🎯

Whether you're brand new to showing and preparing for an intro dressage test, or just nervous about riding your test, having a reader can make a big difference in your confidence and performance. 🌟

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 📋

Having a reader can be incredibly helpful if you're new to showing, haven't ridden the test before, or are riding multiple tests in one day. 📝 Sometimes just having a little extra support in the arena can make a huge difference in your confidence and ability to stay focused during your riding. 💪

Even as an experienced competitor, I sometimes have my husband read for me just to help both me and my horse feel more at ease... 𝒘𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒑𝒔!😄𝑰 𝒎𝒂𝒙𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕! Watch the video and read all my tips here: https://amelianewcombdressage.com/dressage-training/dressage-training-tips-how-to-ride-with-confidence-on-show-day/?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=Weekly+Education

Happy Riding! 🐴
Amelia

📌 P.S. Need more help improving your test scores and moving up the levels? 🏆 RSVP for my Free Webinar: The Truth Behind Low Scores happening June 13th at 12noon PT. In this webinar, you will learn the exact step-by-step plan to improve your scores, move up the levels, and develop a horse that is happy and willing!
👉 Save your seat here: https://amelianewcombdressage.com/free-training-scale-webinar/?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=TSM+2026

05/13/2026

🏇⚖ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 ⚖🏇

If you've been struggling to make progress with your horse, you're not alone. 💛🐎 Having a clear horse training method can completely change the way you ride.

One of the hardest parts of riding is knowing what to focus on when something isn't going well in your horse training. 🤔😔 It's easy to become frustrated and fixated on the issue, whether that's your horse going above the bit, losing balance, or feeling disconnected. But usually, hyper-focusing on what is going on specifically doesn't actually solve the problem. 🚫

That's why having a clear horse training method is so important. ✅ In this video, I'm sharing the same foundational system I use with all of my horses and students: the Dressage Training Scale. The Dressage Training Scale is a progressive horse training method designed to help riders develop balance, relaxation, connection, and correct movement step by step. 🐴💪 It gives you a clear framework so that instead of reacting emotionally to problems, you can systematically work through them in a productive way.

🏆Even if your goals are not competitive Dressage, the principles behind Dressage training are incredibly valuable for any horse and rider partnership. 🌟🐎 They help create a horse that is relaxed, balanced, responsive, and confident under saddle.

🎵𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝑹𝒉𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒎 𝑰𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝑯𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒅

The first step in this horse training method is rhythm. 💯Everything we do with horses is based on movement, and horses naturally relax through steady, organized movement. 🐴 That's why I always begin every ride by checking the rhythm of the gait.

At the walk, I think about the four-beat rhythm flowing through my seat...𝒘𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒑𝒔! 😄🙈 𝑰 𝒎𝒂𝒙𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕! Read all my tips and watch the video here: https://amelianewcombdressage.com/dressage-training/the-horse-training-method-every-rider-should-know/?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=Weekly+Education

Happy Riding! 🌟
Amelia

🙋 P.S. By the way, I'm also hosting a free training on the Dressage Training Scale on May 19th. 📅 If you want to better understand how Dressage training works step by step, make sure to RSVP for this free training! ✨ This webinar is specifically designed to help riders over the age of 55 apply the Training Scale to their daily riding. 👉 Save your seat: https://amelianewcombdressage.com/free-training-scale-webinar/?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=TSM+2026

05/12/2026

Today is the LAST DAY to join the Training Scale Masterclass. 🚨

And I want you to imagine something for a second… ✨

What if just a few weeks from now:

✔️ Your horse is soft, responsive, and a joy to ride
✔️ Your horse gets better every single day and actually enjoys working
✔️ You feel confident enough to try new things together
✔️ You have a goal and something to look forward to every time you go to the barn

That's what a "yes" today can lead to. 💛

It's okay if you feel frustrated or confused right now. That's exactly why this program exists.

Inside the Training Scale Masterclass, you'll get everything you need to succeed:

🔹 The Training Scale Blueprint — think like a trainer and understand the "why" behind every exercise
🔹 65+ step-by-step exercises — so you always have a plan and a solution for any problem
🔹 Virtual Lessons — get individual feedback on your riding videos and a personalized training plan from me and my team
🔹 Accountability & support — so you're never left figuring it out alone
🔹 And more!

With the Training Scale Masterclass, you will know:

🙌 How to simplify and structure your rides
🙌 How to solve problems and make real progress
🙌 How to understand what your horse is thinking and feeling
🙌 What to fix first when you hit a problem
🙌 How to overcome fear and ride with confidence

No more leaving the barn frustrated and ready to give up. 🚧

You'll arrive every day with a plan — and sooner than you think, you'll have a whole new relationship with your horse. 🐎❤️

I've trained thousands of riders and horses. With my help, you don't have to guess your way there. My expertise will save you time, struggle, and frustration.

But today is the last day. ⏰ Doors close TONIGHT, May 12th, at 11:55pm PT.

👉 Learn more and to join the Training Scale Masterclass before it's gone: https://amelianewcombdressage.com/training-scale-masterclass/?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=TSM+2026

05/09/2026

🚨 I’m going LIVE today to teach my brand-new Free Training Scale Webinar—and there’s still time for you to join!

If you want to ride with more confidence, clarity, and connection, this is your chance.

Inside the webinar, you’ll learn:
✅ A proven, step-by-step system for every horse and rider
✅ How to problem-solve and stay confident—even when riding alone
✅ Why riding lessons aren’t enough—and how to start thinking like a trainer

👉 Click here to join me for the webinar today, May 9th, at 12:00pm PT: https://amelianewcombdressage.com/free-training-scale-webinar/?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=TSM+2026

🙋Can't come live? No problem— RSVP, and I’ll send you the recording.
Don’t miss this chance to transform the way you ride. It all starts with the Training Scale. ⚖

05/02/2026

Did you miss the start of the 30-Day Canter Challenge? 🐴

Don't worry — it's not too late. You can still jump in and participate! 💛

But here's the thing — this is the only time this year I'm offering this program. And I might not even run it next year. So if you've been on the fence… now is the time. ⏰

Here's why the 30-Day Canter Challenge works so well — and so fast. ✨

This isn't a quick fix. It's a complete system with all the logical, baby steps you need to ride the canter of your dreams — without scaring your horse, going down the wrong path, or building bad habits.

Because here's the truth: no horse is born with a balanced, round, soft canter. It's something we teach them. And if you're not cantering yet, there are still ways to prepare yourself and your horse right now. 💪

Inside the challenge, you'll learn step by step how to:

🔹 Prepare your horse for the canter
🔹 Give a clear, precise canter aid
🔹 Sit connected and feel confident in the movement
🔹 Ride smooth, balanced canter transitions
🔹 Troubleshoot and problem-solve any issues
🔹 Help your horse relax so you can actually have fun!

You'll start seeing progress in just a few short sessions — and you'll have skills to build on for years to come. 🌟

(Plus, you get lifetime access to all the content.)

I don't want you to miss your chance at this. 👋

👉 Join today and start transforming your ride! https://amelianewcombdressage.com/the-canter-challenge?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=Canter+Challenge+2026

04/29/2026

🔑🐎 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡, 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 🐎🔑

Does this sound familiar? You're trotting along, and everything is going well...until you ask for canter! 😬

Your body tenses, you tip forward, and the transition is rushed, unbalanced—maybe your horse even picks up the incorrect lead.

If this is you, don't worry, you're not alone. 💛 The trot-canter transition is one of the trickiest moments in riding. In this video, I'm breaking it down step by step so you understand exactly how to ask for canter, when to ask, and how to help you ride a smooth, balanced transition.

𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒓𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒆𝒆𝒍𝒔 𝑺𝒐 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒅 🤔

The main reason this transition is tricky is because you're going from a two-beat gait (trot) into a three-beat gait (canter).

On top of that, canter has a left lead and a right lead, so your timing and aids need to be clear. If something is off, your horse might:

🔹 Pick up the wrong lead
🔹 Rush or run into canter
🔹 Throw their head up
🔹 Lose their balance

That's why getting the transition right is so important—because a good transition leads to a good canter. ✨

𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒑 1: 𝑼𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 ⏱️

One of the most important (and often overlooked) pieces is timing.
You want to ask your horse to canter when the outside hind leg is on the ground. This allows your horse to push off correctly into the canter and pick up the correct lead.

A simple way to start feeling the correct timing for the canter transition is by getting in rhythm with your trot. Notice the moment when the outside hind is landing (this is also when the inside front is landing). That's your moment to ask for the canter. 💡

Getting the timing right can make the transition feel almost effortless.

𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒑 2: 𝑼𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑨𝒊𝒅 🎯

The basic aid for canter is:
🔹 Inside leg at the girth
🔹 Outside leg slightly behind the girth

It's a subtle change, not a big movement. Your outside leg slides just slightly back to signal the transition...𝒘𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒑𝒔! 𝑰 𝒎𝒂𝒙𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕! 😄 Read all my tips and watch the video here: https://amelianewcombdressage.com/dressage-training/the-key-to-smooth-balanced-canter-transitions/?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=Weekly+Education

Happy Riding! 🐴
Amelia

🔥 P.S. If you want a step-by-step plan to improve your canter transitions, check out my 30 Day Canter Challenge. It includes the top exercises you need to improve your canter, tips for rider position in canter, and training plans to help you build confidence and consistency in your canter work. Join the Challenge here: https://amelianewcombdressage.com/the-canter-challenge?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=Canter+Challenge+2026

04/27/2026

👉 What happened the first time you cantered your horse? 🦄 Comment below, and share!

04/23/2026

🐎✨ Here’s the truth… no horse is born with a perfect canter.

Not even my horse, Kensington.

As a green 5-year-old, his canter felt out of control—unbalanced, tense, and honestly… scary. I even asked my coach if I should give up on him.

But I didn’t.

Ride by ride, transition by transition, we built his balance, strength, and confidence… and everything changed. ✨

Now? He’s competing Intermediare 2 with one tempis and pirouettes.

From struggling on a 20m circle… to FEI. 💛

I’m telling you this because:

👉 No horse starts with a perfect canter
👉 No rider just magically feels confident

The canter is trained.
And when you follow the right system, everything changes—for both you and your horse.

That’s why I created the 30 Day Canter Challenge—a simple, step-by-step system to help you feel confident and in control.

And yes…

👉 You can join even if your canter feels messy
👉 You can join even if your horse is unbalanced or tense
👉 You can even join if you’re not cantering yet

Here’s what will change for you:

❌ No more feeling out of control in the canter
❌ No more breaking to trot or rushing
❌ No more confusion about what to do

✅ A balanced, more rideable canter
✅ Clear, effective aids
✅ Confidence in your seat and position
✅ A horse that stays with you instead of against you

This isn’t random tips.
It’s a complete step-by-step plan to help you make real progress in the next 30 days.

If you’re tired of feeling stuck and want to actually enjoy your riding again…

✨ This is your moment.

👉 Join the 30 Day Canter Challenge here: https://amelianewcombdressage.com/the-canter-challenge?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=Canter+Challenge+2026

04/22/2026

⚖🐎 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 🐎⚖

🐴 Does your canter feel bouncy, disconnected, or a little out of control?
Maybe your seat comes out of the saddle, your upper body tips forward, and instead of feeling smooth and flowing, the canter feels stiff and unstable. If that sounds familiar, you are definitely not alone. 💛

✨ In this video, I'm sharing the secret to the canter seat so you can stay connected, feel more secure, and actually enjoy that beautiful, flowing motion.

🤔 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐒𝐨 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭

The canter feels challenging because your horse's back moves very differently compared to the walk and trot.

🌊 In the walk and trot, the back is more level. But in the canter, your horse's back moves like a wave—up, level, down, over and over again.
That means your body has to adapt to that motion. If you stay stiff or try to hold yourself still, you'll end up bouncing and losing connection. The key is learning how to follow that wave.

🙌 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭: 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐢𝐩𝐬

The biggest secret to the canter seat is this:
Keep your shoulders still, and let your hips swing.

💪 Your upper body should stay quiet and balanced, while your hips move with the motion of the canter. Think of your hips swinging from back to front with every stride. This is what allows you to stay connected to your horse instead of getting bounced out of the saddle.

❌ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐃𝐨 (𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤)

A very common mistake is that riders lean forward and stiffen their back when they pick up canter.

😬 When that happens, your seat pops out of the saddle, and you start bouncing. You lose the swing, and your horse loses balance too.

🎥 In the video, you can see how this affects the horse—it can even cause them to lose rhythm or change leads behind because the rider is no longer moving with them...𝒘𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒑𝒔! 𝑰 𝒘𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐𝒐 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈! 👉 Read all my tips and watch the video here: https://amelianewcombdressage.com/dressage-training/how-to-sit-the-canter-and-stay-balanced/?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=Weekly+Education

Happy Riding! 🐴
Amelia

🔥 P.S. If you want a clear, step-by-step plan to improve your canter seat, transitions, and confidence, check out my 30 Day Canter Challenge. It's designed to help you build the skills you need to ride a smooth, balanced, and confident canter. Learn more and join the Challenge here: https://amelianewcombdressage.com/the-canter-challenge?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=Canter+Challenge+2026

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