How to canter?!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

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[@lil_bean6066]

I keep losing my stirrup😐

[@Froby2378]

Ya know what’s really helped me with those muscles, sounds super silly but it’s hula hooping!! I have a weighted hula hoop and it really does help build connection to those muscles and strengthen them. Thank you for all your videos Amelia! I ride western and Australian and you by far have helped and taught me the most about being a balanced rider!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

haha that does sound silly- but also makes sense! What a good idea.

[@seriouspurrsahead7445]

Tips for those who ride with lower back pain? This is really good explanation of what is happening at the canter!

[@nataliedavies69]

This is so helpful! Last time I got a video of me cantering my upper body was rocking back and forward way too much - I know I was trying to open and close the hip angle and so I wasn’t bouncing. But I find riding is like that; you get control of one body part and some other body part gets a mind of its own!

[@simons1543]

Good its not just me then!

[@AltiTheSkyWing]

Thank you!! Im a starter rider (sorta) been going for 6 years, and just getting back in and my trainer surprised me with cantering yesterday! This helps alot!

[@mohammadazizkhani6362]

This vid worth watching 20 times at least. So many important details.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@debistevens3238]

I had to watch this and then watch it again really studying what Stephanie was saying about the opening and closing of the hip angle. Just last week end I made a video of me riding. I was so disgusted with my canter work. I thought to myself I look like a "weeble" (remember those toys from a long time ago?) at the canter. In fact, just like Amelia when she was "going badly" in this video. So today I really concentrated on correctly using my hip angle and not gripping with my knees. Much better!!!! Thank you.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

So glad it helped you Debi! And thanks for watching!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

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! 🐴

[@RenegadeMom]

Love the perspective from Stephanie, and the visual of the muscles and angles!

[@suzyamerica4679]

Thank you for posting these videos. I just recently got on a horse for the first time - and loved it! Trying to learn more before I go back to visit the horses.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Oh you're so welcome Suzy and thanks for watching!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

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! 🐴

[@suzyamerica4679]

@@AmeliaNewcombDressage These videos are helping me see everything I did wrong! :) but in a good way. I'm just feeling sorry for the horse .. he was not used to new riders and it took him a little while to figure out what I was asking him to do. A lovely Tennessee walker.

[@alannareid9541]

It was really helpful to see the bad seat. Can’t believe that horse didn’t buck. Thank you!

[@cynthiaiannacci2415]

I love the canter gait, but I have a very hard time trying to stay in the saddle. I tend to bounce so I've been watching every video on cantering I can!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Hope this helps you!!

[@Sara-vz9ig]

Same here 👋

[@vidikat]

You are the best. This is my 20th time watching this.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Good for you!!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

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[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Also, if you want help getting your position in the strongest shape to execute your dressage aids, come to my FREE webinar on Rider Position and Biomechanics on June 5th. bit.ly/3sJTa5R You can sign up to get my weekly dressage tips here! bit.ly/3FE0y8c I’m also on FB and IG bit.ly/3M9JCcc & bit.ly/3L8gP6g 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! bit.ly/38ljQ64 Also, if you love my content, I’d love if you left me a review on google! g.page/r/CYIGmCINXFOQEAo/review And finally, there’s my website! bit.ly/3w6rABY Ok that’s the lot I promise. Have an awesome day! 🐴

[@simons1543]

Thank you so much Amelia. Was practising the canter today and have a lot to work towards. There's a definite improvement on my turns thanks to your tutelage. I get something more each time I watch so I guess I'll be replaying these many times over!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Wonderful! Glad to hear it's improving!!

[@KristaChristian]

Great video. I like the body suit with the outlined muscles! Really helps illustrate what Stephanie is talking about!

[@abbyturner4475]

Thank you so much for this video, I think it’ll really help me!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

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[@alysontoombs6025]

Another super Another wonderful video. Thank you. The slow motion with explanation is incredibly helpful!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Thanks so much for watching Alyson

[@suzannahkolbeck6973]

My whole issue is fear. If my horse doesn't seamlessly go into canter, or leaps into it, I immediately tense up, then they go faster, then I stay tense and bounce around and it's a vicious cycle. I know that everything will get easier with practice, but it's hard to get over the fear.

[@TheBadgerliz]

Exactly the same. I can't seem to ask for the canter without tensing up and forward, and fear keeps me from keeping my heel down when I ask, so I sometimes loose my stirrup. Fear is definitely keeping me from progressing forward.

[@susancorning4590]

try some lunge line lessons?

[@KimH11]

Yes have someone put you on lunge line so your mind can focus on you and not your horse .. practise practise

[@wsshorsesforsale2860]

Try a trot pole to a small x-bar! I find it's the easiest way to pop into the canter for riders who need to get used to the canter feel. Without adding too many transition cues and worrying about timing, a rider can get a feel for the canter and gain some confidence!

[@CDN_Bookmouse]

I feel this. What has helped me the most is a VERY simple solution--use a neck strap. Just wrap an old stirrup leather around the horse's neck, or tuck the fingers of your inside hand under the martingale. It will help you learn where to place your hands, and you will feel much more secure during the transition. The more transitions you do, the more comfortable you'll get. When you're afraid and tense, your horse will be more tense, and everything will feel even worse. Just hold onto that strap with your inside hand like it's baby's first pony ride--and don't let anyone shame you for it! I learned to get much more comfortable by doing simple drills. Two strides with hands on the strap, breathing in, two strides hands off breathing out. Just keep practicing and it will get better. Don't be too proud to accept the help. Also it has helped me, since I ride more sensitive horses, to count my canter rhythm BEFORE I ask for the transition. Count the tempo of the slow, gentle canter you WANT and the horse should pick up on those unconscious signals you send. And if you have to canter the whole time with your hand on that strap then do it and don't let anyone tell you it's wrong. You're practicing and getting used to the feeling. It's probably been a while since you learned to trot, but a lot of us did learn by holding onto a strap or the saddle or the mane. There's no reason you can't go through that process all over again, no matter how old you are. You just need to put the time and practice in at the canter, same as you did way back then when you were learning to trot. You can do it!!

[@desertrose6555]

Love this thank you!! Trying to get myself back together after an 8 year break- this is so helpful👏

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Yay!! Glad to hear it helps!!

[@annamichiyukikubo4385]

Ha, i am about to have my canter lesson so thank you for this video!

[@kristynazdenkova]

Me too! Good luck. 😊

[@annamichiyukikubo4385]

@@kristynazdenkova thank you! You too! 😄

[@laurahapp9840]

Amelia, all your videos are so helpful! I love the shirt you're wearing reminding us of the muscles we should be using when riding. Just watching your videos helps me ride better. I like the idea of the neck strap, which I have used to keep my hands steady when getting my big mare to trot on the bit. I have not yet used it for canter and I would love to see how you would explain the process. Thanks so much for putting so much out there for us!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

You're so welcome! Glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@pariahmouse7794]

I am just learning to canter, and it is SO hard to get the motion down!!! I am getting better doing it in half-seat, but I am still very out of rhythm when I try to sit! Getting a collected enough canter to sit is hard, too!

[@joshmorris-ho9xy]

Yes i do

[@BambiEquestrian]

I tend to bounce a lot in my canter, still building my seat! This helped so much!!

[@BeyondTheOlive-pq8wf]

LOVE this illustrated muscles and skeleton. Sometimes a picture (in this case your hips) is worth a 1000 words. Thanks!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Glad this was helpful! Agreed that it is pretty cool!

[@kimberleenadwocki4393]

Awesomeness in your illustration. Much needed information correct muscles used to ride Dressage. I just love these details. Thank you 😊

[@begocastro8762]

Buenas! Me encantan tus videos, y me gusta volver a verlos de vez en cuando para repasar. Podrias volver a mandar el del asiento del jinete, y el de ejercicios para estar en forma? Que no los encuentro Gracias un saludo

[@biscuit1230]

So good. Thank you!

[@susangillham8771]

I love to canter too. I always blame my horse for being stiff in the canter. Looking at the video , I am being left behind and using a driving seat. I am going to work on moving and loosening/opening and moving my hip angle. I'll let you know if Mirage's canter improves. I bet it will.!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

I hope so!! Yes let me know how it goes!!

[@eyesea123]

You make it look easy.

[@sharongarciahodgdon3796]

This was a great video! Would love to see a video on what muscles you use for the rising trot. I struggle with that gate!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Thanks for watching and subscribing Sharon, we'll have one coming soon!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

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! 🐴

[@falizianme5846]

👍👍👍 great video. I'm working really hard on keeping that glute max out of work! I am starting to really feel the difference in my horses gaits when I squeeze my butt too much! Super hard habit to break! Thanks for the cool visuals! 😎 🦄❤

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Yay!! Awesome!! Glad it helps!!

[@billybelli2078]

I found some videos about practicing "hip isolation" (in pop dance), and those exercises help a lot with my canter :)

[@eyesea123]

Got a link to share? Sounds good...

[@billybelli2078]

@@eyesea123 you can search the key word "hip isolation exercises", I follow a channel called Get Dance, the exercises for club dance such as shoulder isolation are useful too :)

[@billybelli2078]

@@eyesea123 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6TSlnp5hLOrjNk This one

[@sabinelloyd8532]

Thanks for sharing

[@eyesea123]

Hey, Thank YOU! 😘

[@maryemerypalmer]

Yes

[@luciemarinov129]

Thanks so much for your video about the canter and what muscles to use with Stephanie’s tips!

[@filmic1]

For core strengthening for the canter, would a properly executed plank as an isometric help much?

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Plank is a great exercise, as is plank with shoulder taps! The fitter we are off the horse, the better we will be in the saddle!

[@kimbarnard9184]

I have a Friesian mare that is under saddle for a year and I cannot get her to canter. I am sure it is me. Thank you for this video.

[@eyesea123]

spurs?

[@sabinelloyd8532]

Friesians and other harness breeds find canter quite hard in the beginning. I would work the canter on the lunge to help her find her balance. Another trick that works well is to pop over a tiny jump and then continue in canter on landing.

[@naunettemartin7450]

It is hard to counter but this video will help me thank you Nannette

[@Fabian0630]

Where can I get the shirt?

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Stephanie drew that on me with chalk!!

[@susancorning4590]

One of my mares, an Andalusian, LOVES to gallop (as in hand gallop, not canter). And she doesn't like to stop. I don't feel fear as if she is a runaway, but it is extremely annoying. I wonder if I'll ever get her into a nice canter cadence like you were just demonstrating? (We are back to Rythm on the dressage training scale).

[@LifestylBear]

How many classes a week to take to master the canter? Is once aweek enough?

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

HI Ruhma, you'll definitely get there with one a week, but of course the more often you get to go the better! Thanks for watching AND subscribing!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

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! 🐴

[@lauraduffy359]

My horse scoots forward into canter and I get nervous. I try not to break immediately. Amy advice is appreciated

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

I have a free guide on canter, check it out! amelianewcombdressage.com/canter-with-confidence-o/

[@jenloebel]

I love the canter! But I’m just getting back to riding after time off and having a baby. I’m finding that the canter is bothering my back. I’m not sure if this is because I’m still improving my general fitness and strength, or if I’m doing something while riding that is making me stiff… or something else altogether.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! That could just be residual stiffness from coming back! Give your body a good few weeks to reacclimatise to the muscle use of horseriding!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

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! 🐴

[@MahveenShoaib]

Hi!!!! I just want to say how to put your weight on the horse... It would be great if you tell me....

[@kathymcbride7074]

Wondering if you have any tips for not bracing in the stirrups at canter. In particular when going to the left I try to concentrate on keeping my feet straight and being in the center of my horse but I still seem to slide right so have to pull to saddle back to the left side. I can canter bareback much better but he goes slower as well. I am trying to canter without stirrups but its a bit messy at the moment.

[@catherineroy2480]

Try doing work in two point to lengthen and strengthen your leg. Also, posting to the canter in a rhythm of up 6 strides, down 6... Then shorten to 3 strides and then sit every other stride and try fully seated. Go back to earlier progressions to get your long leg back and properly on the horse.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Thanks for watching Kathy! 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! 🐴

[@christinebattrick9258]

Hello, I used to be a Hunter and switched to Dressage and am having trouble getting the left lead, please can you help.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

HI Christine! Here's a video that might help! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6mpe2iGZtOLm7c And thanks for watching!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

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! 🐴

[@christinebattrick9258]

Thank you. When I ride again I will try.

[@reneefountain2123]

I’m learning to canter in 2 point. Any tips for that 😊

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Check out this video! amelianewcombdressage.com/dressage-training/the-center/

[@Cat15210]

Fell off for the first time a couple weeks ago during a canter and it HURT. Just basically felt like I couldn't get a good position and bounced off to the left.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Oh no - hope you are feeling better!

[@heathersullivan6269]

I have trouble keeping the canter going long enough to really work on my seat. I can do it if my trainer puts me on the lunge, but once we're on our own, my horse will break into trot as soon as I try to turn her off the long side. I'm guessing I'm tensing my legs up too much so they aren't effective.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Hi Heather! Thanks for watching! As you get stronger in the gait that will improve!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

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! 🐴

[@mellow1898]

What if I’m working with lazy and chunky cold bloods that don’t want to go? I almost always get them into canter but I see a lot of people at the school I’m at with stubborn horses that don’t move and just extend their trot and cut corners. I believe it’s more of the riders problem than the horse but how could I give them tips? Without being rude or insensitive xx

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Hey there, Here's two videos on riding lazy horses that should help you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3PYlHWjfpaFd5o kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJTZmWqshLGCmac Thanks so much for watching!

[@mellow1898]

@@AmeliaNewcombDressage No problem and thanks, I'll check them out x

[@Sara-vz9ig]

I tend to do the second one .. I grap so much with my legs and so I bounce .. if I don't grab with my legs my whole body will bounce including my legs and it will look so stupid 😂 the hips movement is so complicated to me I don't get it ☹️

[@chrisusher7144]

Your video s are getting so good very professional like joesef s oops can't. Spell lol

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Thank you!!

[@diannejohnson1754]

My horse starts to speed up during the canter and I feel like I have to pull too much on his head.

[@clarissaschneider2902]

I’ve been taking weekly lessons now for about 18 months and I have been working the canter for about a year now. I am really struggling on one school horse whereas the other school horse I ride I have better luck finding my position. My trainer explains that with the horse I struggle on, he needs my help to collect him before we get in stride because he is so long. However, I find myself a little lost and behind the horse when I do this. Do you have any suggestions as to how I can adjust so I’m in stride ?

[@debracarter7680]

I have difficulties cantering. My horse is way higher level than my riding ability. In fact when I ride incorrectly it pins his ears or like he did yesterday but I tried to canter, he kicked out hard like Mom you're doing it wrong!! I have two friends that ride resides extremely well and they ride my horse for me and they ride him very well level two to level three dressage easily I am a decent writer but I don't have a good person to take lessons with at this time yet How do I learn to ride better so I can get my horse to cantor collected??

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Check out my free Canter mini-course, it will help! amelianewcombdressage.com/canter-with-confidence-o/

[@phillipellis2122]

I have not got to the canter but I feel scared that I will feel that I will fall of I am at my trot and I am on my dads iPad so ya but I go to silver dollar stables

[@Truth-Be-Told-USA]

The bouncy issue with me is turning out to be leaning forward. You think your vertical in my case but I'm not

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

yes, it can be hard if you're riding by yourself to tell that!

[@بيسانالمحتسب-ف5ك]

I crunch myself when canter, so my legs get out of the saddle

[@mariespierin5737]

💕 👍

[@abbeylouuu]

im cantering for the first time in english todday

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

OMG good luck Abbey, you'll love it! And thanks for watching!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

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! 🐴

[@cloudypopcorn8820]

I had my first canter today and the horse I rode crashed into a pony and I nearly fell off

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Oh no! I hope you’re ok!

[@AdilKhan-ny1hk24]

I will be buy a horse 🐴 .Then I will be learning canter .

[@tommangan3675]

A bit too technical with reference to a number of different muscle groups that many would not be familiar with. Amelia, you do a much better job yourself in some of your other videos when describing position, movement, and weigh.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@Pheonix_edits12]

Is it just me or is she spurring the horse alot?? Like every single time she canters just wondering

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

I always want to use my spurs correctly. Which means releasing the aid when I get a response from my horse