How Not to Grip with your Legs in Canter

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[@세린-e7d]

Hey i have a question when I move to the canter, do I keep my outer leg behind the girth for the duration of the canter, or when I start the canter only and then put it back over the girth?

[@sarahyoung9203]

This is so helpful. I took lessons for 6 years in college and was cantering around and jumping courses with ease, but then I had to take a 4-year break. I just started lessons again and am having so much trouble keeping the lesson horse cantering. I just realized it’s because of this! I’m gripping so hard with my legs and my feet are getting shoved up into the stirrups. And then I feel that I can’t safely move my lower leg to give a kick to keep the horse in a canter because it means I have to stop gripping. But instead I just need to sit back and relax and stretch down into my heels. When I’ve tried this, I’ve suddenly felt too loose and floppy, but I think I just hadn’t given myself a chance to find and flow with the movement of the horse and instead reacted with fear & tension.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

So glad this helped!

[@LyndsBooth23]

This video hit home on all levels. I do all the things I shouldn't !! I've been aware of them for a while and we've been working on my position to try and get better. This video is really useful to help visualise what I'm doing and why. Brilliant 👏

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[@drbkap3]

I've been watching a bunch of your videos, and I find them helpful! Thanks! Two months ago, after 20 years of once or twice a week lessons on school horses, I started leasing a retired show jumper. She's more than I'm used to, and except for being as safe and sane as a schoolmaster, she's 180 degrees different from the school horses (more go than whoa!). I'm trying to improve sitting her canter, since she has a big movement. And yes, I'm used to pushing the school horses along almost every step to keep the canter, so I have to change some "bad" habits. With her, the canter is her reward, she'd run around at the canter all day looking for the next jump off! She's also hard to get back to the walk after the canter because it's not as much fun for her. So we're doing a lot of transitions, and if she stays at the walk, say, for one lap, or the long side of the arena, etc, whatever I choose, I'll let her canter again. The more I improve my position, the better for her, and the more I can let her canter and be happy. I'm enjoying your videos and emails!

[@mirandatobin911]

same here, I find Amelia's videos super easy to understand. She is riding so well and precise, one can see exactly all the different moves.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

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[@lindacox119]

Brilliant lesson on all accounts! Thank you - I'm a gripper tipper and you've broken down the steps and made it so clear. Cheers, L.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Haha! Thanks Linda! And thanks for always watching and subscribing!

[@lauraanderson6701]

This video has really helped me understand what may be causing me to bounce in my canter. My horse is still young (coming up for 6 years old) and is still learning but he is so good and wants to do more. Hoping these tips will improve my seat and help make our training so much better. Thanks Amelia

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

I'm so glad it helped make things straight in your head. Hope it works in practice!

[@brendaventer5825]

I love your videos Amelia thank you so much. We were taught to ride the canter gripping the saddle. In a lesson we had coins put between our knees and saddle to grip tightly. Lo and behold if you dropped your coin!! ... We all did.. I have always felt that I was never a great rider and never would be. The only time I felt really good was when I was jumping. I now understand why, (when my horse bucked) , I was so unbalanced, I came off.. on my head. I now suffer the consequences of a bad fall. Keep up these great videos, always learning something new. 🇿🇦

[@renam.desmond486]

I have been struggling with canter depart keeping all aids organized, proper bend, and transitioning to canter from first request. Your videos have been very helpful and I will keep watching ! Thank you!

[@martazambrzycka9309]

I've recently moved from recreational riding to co-leasing a sport horse and it seems I forgot how to canter. I grip, I tip, I lose balance and I get frightened. The horse is super nice and willing, but also quite forward and surprisingly spooky. I guess it will take a while before I feel confident again, and this video provides the mantra I need "sit back, heels down... sit back, heels down". Thanks Amelia!

[@annieluppnow8034]

Ahh my instructor keeps telling me to use rhythmic squeezes with my inside leg to keep the lesson horse cantering!!! No wonder the lesson horses start trotting when I don't keep on doing this. Going to implement your steps instead at my next lesson. You are such a gifted teacher, thank you Amelia

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Thanks so much Annie, I'm really glad it helped you and thanks for watching!

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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! www.amelianewcombdressage.com/ Ok that’s the lot I promise. Have an awesome day!

[@annieluppnow8034]

Thanks Amelia I am on your emailing list and subscibed in youtube and facebook 😁

[@zedare430]

Thank you, Amelia! This video is very helpful. Now I understand better what my horse breaks in canter.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

So Glad to hear that!

[@Julia-ju2kn]

When you say give him a kick then heel down, is that on the outside or inside or both legs?

[@marycurley2730]

Thanks Amelia! I continue to work on being able to isolate and move my body parts independently from one another. Like how you broke down the little quick kick and heel down move. I also find that by consciously moving my toes in my boots it helps my legs stay looser :)

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

That so great Mary, I'm so happy the video helped, and thanks for watching!

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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! www.amelianewcombdressage.com/ Ok that’s the lot I promise. Have an awesome day!

[@denisemoyse5348]

This has been a problem for me for ages; leg grips & goes back whilst the rest of me goes forward. Yesterday I was working at canter in the school, horse jigged at something in the hedge and I ended up on the deck. A friend has just sent me this link & how I wish I’d seen it before! Given me something to work with. Thank you!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Sorry to hear about your fall- but I'm glad this video helped!

[@cindynoble2037]

Thank you Amelia. My trainer brought it to my attention that I was gripping with my thighs too much. So this is very helpful ☺️👍💚

[@luciemarinov129]

Very helpful, I have a hard time getting my mare into a nice forward trot to enable a nice canter transition!

[@lindav3747]

Helped me ! Thank you. Consciously NOW I am not gripping and my horse actually seems happier !!!! Thank you for being awesome.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Wonderful! So glad it helped you!

[@beckyczlapinski8815]

This is what i struggle with a lot. So theoretically this makes sense, I just don't know how to put it into practice. I understand the not gripping and quick bumping but being able to actually not grip and putting heels down and doing independently in real life I am having a hard time wrapping my head around bow to actually do.

[@R_S747]

Go in circular motions with your hips and focus on being stable in your core, that helped me a lot. You can also do ab exercises to help your core carry your body weight.

[@TheFairIsInAugust]

I think it may start in childhood just riding like wild without knowing techniques. Just flying like the wind!!that’s a hard one to break like relearning to walk or ride a bike!!

[@multifandombitch]

I've got the same problem, which is the main reason I'm not allowed to gallop I hope we improve 😅

[@KarenInCalif]

Thank you. Very helpful. The text blocks are great, but most helpful are your verbal explanations as you ride.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Glad to hear that!

[@glynnahoekstra7952]

Super helpful. I just figured out I was gripping badly so trying hard to fix it. Thank you!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Glad it helped!

[@ABSCrunchFit28]

Glad I came across this one! This is my challenge now (have been riding / taking lessons for the past 4 months and learning the transitions. I tend to struggle with the balance when my horse breaks into canter. =)

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Glad it helped! Little bits at a time, you got this.

[@zedare430]

Thank you, Amelia! This video is very helpful. Now I understand better why my horse breaks in canter.

[@fizzycat179]

I liked ! ❤ it was so helpful ! Tysm ❤❤❤

[@mimivonflytz]

Haven‘t been here for a while. Congratulations Amelia . ☺️

[@sharonko362]

Greetings from Singapore! These tips are super helpful! Thanks Amelia!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Thanks for watching and subscribing Sharon!

[@judibaldock7378]

Love these videos ..thank you so much. You explain everything so well just need to keep telling myself.

[@philippacheyne6039]

Very helpful Amelia, thank you

[@jennifer1110]

I loved this and appreciate how you describe what to do and what not to do. Thank you!

[@lyndaburch9381]

This is what I struggle with at the trot as well. I am working on this as I rehab from surgery. We worked at the walk for two weeks, now at the trot. It is such good work to make me aware of the moment I grip! Canter will be next! Thank you Amelia!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Well done Lynda, I hope you're recovering well! Thanks so much for watching I'm so glad the video helped!

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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! www.amelianewcombdressage.com/ Ok that’s the lot I promise. Have an awesome day!

[@lyndaburch9381]

@@AmeliaNewcombDressage , I do get your tips already! My friend and I were talking yesterday, we are both in our early 70’s, about when we just can’t get something we go to your KZbin videos and find the answer! I am also loving your groundwork masterclass!

[@karenbruneau2282]

Really helpful -- well explained and demonstrated. Thnx!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@elenamiyagi6669]

Woww amazing vídeo. Im from Spain and your subtitles help me so much to understand some words. Thank you so much

[@isabelpiquerasfernandez8126]

This is extremely helpful!! You explained it so well!!! Many thanks for all your videos

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

You're very welcome!

[@roztownsend2134]

Thanks so much for this video! I tend to tip forward and grip at the canter. This is a great lesson I can practice.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carolsamford]

such a helpful video. I'm just getting comfortable in the canter and this will help me be mindful of gripping-thank you!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Thanks for watching and subscribing Carol!

[@marygregoire1189]

This is a great video! I am just learning to canter and I take all these tips to my lessons, very Helpful!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Oh that's awesome Mary! So glad they're helping you and best of luck on the journey!

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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! www.amelianewcombdressage.com/ Ok that’s the lot I promise. Have an awesome day!

[@christineg8938]

I LOVE your videos- they are life changing for my horse and myself!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Glad you like them!

[@paigeowen6677]

This was awesome as I do this on my young horse and it confuses him, can I ask do you ask for the canter or the keep going in canter with outside leg or inside leg, or both

[@johnjoefitzsimons1313]

Well explained again great video thanks again

[@sunjungpark2914]

Thank you so much for this video! Your instruction is awesome! This was just what I needed!!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hajnalkakovacs8620]

Just what I needed, thank you 😊

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

You’re welcome 😊 For more canter tips check out this free PDF amelianewcombdressage.com/canter-with-confidence-o/?KZbin&Canter+PDF+2024

[@judibaldock7378]

Thank you excellent explanation….just got to keep telling myself plus I must keep my hands still. Extremely helpful will check out your other video

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Thanks for watching and subscribing JUdy

[@assadabbas2552]

Thanks for guidance

[@falizianme5846]

I have one horse that I am working on this with... he just has a ginormous canter and I am stillearning how to stay with him. I often get grippy when I start losing my balance and get ahead of the motion... or maybe I'm behind it? 🤔 either way it gets ugly super fast! 🙈😄. He's teaching me for sure how to keep my legs off! Definitely helping with the other horses as well! Great video and demo! Thanks! 🦄❤

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

You're welcome!

[@suzannahkolbeck6973]

Thank you for sharing this. This is very very helpful. This is the Year of the Canter for me, and I needed reminders about gripping. And also very useful advice for riding a lazy horse. Mine is very lazy.❤️🐎

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Thanks for watching and subscribing Suzannah! The year of the canter! Awesome! You'll nail it! Also, here's a video to help you with your lazy horse! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3PYlHWjfpaFd5o

[@donnabos1341]

This is excellent! Great tips! I caught myself doing this the other day! Thanks Amelia!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Thanks so much for watching Donna!

[@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! www.amelianewcombdressage.com/ Ok that’s the lot I promise. Have an awesome day!

[@christineporter2479]

Very helpful. I am so guilty of gripping and digging heels in. Will work on this. Thanks.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

YOu're welcome Christine! 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! www.amelianewcombdressage.com/ Ok that’s the lot I promise. Have an awesome day!

[@julierussell8876]

Another clear and simple how not to and how to and why. Thanks Amelia. :-)

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

You're welcome Julie! Thanks so much 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! www.amelianewcombdressage.com/ Ok that’s the lot I promise. Have an awesome day!

[@audreynelson5484]

I have had a problem with constant gripping so this video was very helpful. Thanks.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Oh that;s awesome Audrey! So happy to help you! 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! www.amelianewcombdressage.com/ Ok that’s the lot I promise. Have an awesome day! 🐴

[@lking5713]

Thank you for this video, very! helpful - this is something I have been struggling/ working on with keeping Rudolph going in the canter once I asked, I connected the dots the other week that it had to do with my balance and position) this video confirmed I am on the right track to correct it.. Thanks again

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

You are so welcome!

[@falconk9]

I know I've been doing this for quite awhile now - my Arabian can be quite explosive at times, spook spins are not fun. I was playing around with letting go with my legs last summer using the kick/release as demontrated with some success. I've also caught myself doing it with my Andalusian because he could be behind the leg when I was initially riding him. Now that he's fit, I can let my legs off him, sit and try to just relax into the movement. My new trainer has been very helpful in that regard. Mirrors and video are very helpful to help correct some of these bad habits even if you don't see the video until hours or days after the ride that was filmed. I'm learning to sit deeper on my horse, take leg off and ride with less tension across my shoulders. A work in progress :-)

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

That sounds like really positive progress! Such a contrast with the two horses, but that will ultimately improve your riding! Totally agree about mirrors, and it's great that your trainer is effective!

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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! www.amelianewcombdressage.com/ Ok that’s the lot I promise. Have an awesome day!

[@leahscroeder9934]

I'm having issues at the canter with a 16 yr old haflinger im leasing. She's excellent at walk trot but bolts off at the canter. I believe I grip with my legs at the canter too!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

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[@JenniferJCouch]

Once again, it was very helpful .

[@demamed5057]

this is what tips i'm looking for. thanks!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Glad to hear it!

[@swr5945]

hi! thank you so much for this, I have been ridign for many years and reaally have trouble with "knee-gripping", as in I tense up in my knees to try and sit downin the canter >.>

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

glad it helped!

[@denisesmith2183]

Loved this!

[@debraallen5588]

Very helpful. I have a lazy mare. It takes me 20 min to get her tracking up once she canters though, she is more energetic

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

HI Debra! Thanks for watching! Also, this might help with your lazy girl! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3PYlHWjfpaFd5o

[@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! www.amelianewcombdressage.com/ Ok that’s the lot I promise. Have an awesome day!

[@susanterry4440]

Soo good. I think I should write everything down to remind me. Thank u again. 10:27

[@margueritevonburg3958]

Thank you for your channel. I'm happy to see that a woman teaching in a man dominated venue..... I really like your method. Thanks for you help.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Thank you for being here!

[@laurelgallahar1444]

Wow fantastic simple explanation! Thank you 😊

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Glad you liked it!!

[@세린-e7d]

Hey i have a question when I move to the canter, do I keep my outer leg behind the girth for the duration of the canter, or when I start the canter only and then put it back over the girth?

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Hi there, yes you bring the leg back after the aid has been given! Thanks for watching, and don’t forget to subscribe to get notified of my new weekly content! You can sign up to get my weekly dressage tips here! bit.ly/3FE0y8c Also, if you love my content, I’d love if you left me a review on google! g.page/r/CYIGmCINXFOQEAo/review

[@kimberleenadwocki4393]

Hi and good Amelia. Great video on how to work on heels ab

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Thanks Kimberlee! And thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@aaronbrigham4743]

Yes that video was really helpful I am a student at Johnson Wales University Equine Major and that is a great tip I am currently doing the foundation of riding. 🐴🐴👍👏

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

That's awesome Aaron! Thanks for watching and good luck with the studies!

[@MarcelleHechenberger-jg7pl]

Omg that is me. I get nervous the longer i canter my legs begin to creep back. Thankyou. I so want to stay in the canter without being scared

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Check out my free guide to canter, I think it will help you! amelianewcombdressage.com/canter-with-confidence-o/

[@elkelenders9317]

Super helpful!!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Glad you think so!

[@SoirCheval]

I have been struggling recently with my canter… a lot of bouncing and balance issues that I never had before. This video has answered so many of my questions and gives me a great idea what to try next!! In hunter/jumper seat, can these same techniques be used for maintaining a canter?

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

HI Lisa, thanks so much for watching! FOr hunter jumper, as your seat is slightly out of the saddle, the balance and weight would distribute to your heels with your upper legs holding you in place, but the same principle for not gripping still applies!

[@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! www.amelianewcombdressage.com/ Ok that’s the lot I promise. Have an awesome day!

[@juliecastro6272]

Love your Lessons!❤

[@diannadegrasse8106]

Great video! Thank You! 😊

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@animallover4101]

Yes so many grip and have spurs makes me cringe. I often do “legs away at all gaits to ensure I’m not gripping 😊

[@shoshanabodner8496]

GREAT VIDEO!!! Thanx so much for this

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[@craigriddington9737]

This is so helpfull thank you so much

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[@Angelia117]

Thanks; extremely helpful.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mairwright2806]

Thank you. I had no idea gripping would have that effect.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

You're welcome Mair!Thanks so much 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! www.amelianewcombdressage.com/ Ok that’s the lot I promise. Have an awesome day! 🐴

[@louisedownes4512]

Hi Amelia, this is a really helpful video, thankyou x🐴🤗

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

You’re welcome 😊

[@janecamens5683]

Thank you.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

You're welcome!

[@maztazaustralian4942]

Great video! Thank you

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

You are welcome!

[@brendawalden8190]

Love the videos - really well done

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Glad you like them!

[@Kuroshiki_55]

I finally get why the reason the horse falls back to trot. Its also really hard for me bc im quite stiff in my back. I used to ride lots of horses with a small canter step, so riding this horse with bigger steps makes it hard for me to find his rythm. Trying my best to improve every lesson i follow the manege every week. 😊 i will try to apply these tips. ❤

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Glad you found it helpful. Let me know how it goes!

[@Kuroshiki_55]

@@AmeliaNewcombDressage will do ☺️

[@rachelmalone6184]

Huge thanks for this video...it came at such perfect timing. I've only just found you, your email subscription and your channel! It's so useful! Should you be doing any videos on keeping the lower leg still or step by step guide for leg yield (still unsure if my leg should be on or behind the girth! 🙈) I'd love to see them. Thank you 😊

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Hi Rachel, first- welcome to our community. I have step-by-step leg yeild guides in some of my courses and workshops, but this video on youtube might help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIDCiGx-abeYr68 (and leg should be at the girth!). For your legs, I'm actually doing a free rider position webinar that I think woulc be helpful to you. You can get more information about it here: bit.ly/3LqMFLX

[@DeohlanOliphant]

This is really helpful 😊

[@cordywitt6400]

Thank you. Very helpful. ♡

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

YOu're welcome 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! www.amelianewcombdressage.com/ Ok that’s the lot I promise. Have an awesome day!

[@lisawallace8853]

This was so helpful! My question is- are you kicking with both your feet at the same time in canter or inside leg only (with strong outside rein)? I am trying to overcome an extreme “pumping” motion that I appear to be doing on canter, and I suspect it’s because I’m squeezing my legs as you say!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Just the inside leg! Try thinking about letting your hips move and keeping your shoulders still (but still let your elbows follow) to help yourself sit quieter.

[@farah3376]

Hi Amelia, lovely and helpful videos, I'm wondering if you have a video on canter falling back to trot video? Thanks

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Hey Farah, I'm not sure if I do- I don't think I have that one yet! (sorry I have so many sometimes I forget whats in each one!!). Make sure that your horse is responsive to your leg aids in the walk and trot, so that if you start to feel like he's about to break you can encourage him forward. Making sure your seat is following and not gripping is important too. Check out my upcoming free rider position webinar, I think it could be benefitial to you! bit.ly/3LqMFLX

[@farah3376]

@@AmeliaNewcombDressage hi Amelia, thanks for your reply, the gripping video helped a lot, and I always keep in mind your tips about shoulders and arms as well, my canter has become so much better because of these tips, thanks for the link as well. 😊

[@heatherlea5411]

Great video. Thank you! I appreciated the text on the screen since the audio is a little funky.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

YOu're welcome Heather 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! www.amelianewcombdressage.com/ Ok that’s the lot I promise. Have an awesome day!

[@heatherlea5411]

@@AmeliaNewcombDressage great! I just subscribed to email list and requested to join the FB page. Thank you for your time💚💚💚

[@puppykat1000]

Great video. Is the kick with the calf or the heel?

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Thank you! Lower calf/heel!

[@user-wj1hg1lp8l]

Your the best!!!! Thank you

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

You're welcome! 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! www.amelianewcombdressage.com/ Ok that’s the lot I promise. Have an awesome day!

[@sherryswindle9068]

Great info!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pariahmouse7794]

If I don't keep my heels down in canter I lose my seat totally, I can't even stay balanced... It seems like of I keep my chest open and my heels down I am okay, although I still feel all over the place, report from instructor is good though, so I just have to keep at it! We made it a the way around the ring, and I was able to use my legs better to keep him going, so it's coming along! This is definitely the year of the canter, haha, for me at least!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

That's great to hear that you're improving. Thanks for sharing!

[@naunettemartin7450]

Can I ask you how do I get my horse to counter my horse do I go real slow with my horse to counter thank you Nannette

[@debfoley1]

Tell me your thoughts on boots for horses. When to use when not?

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Here's a video where I talk more about this! amelianewcombdressage.com/dressage-training/leg-up-on-leg-protection/

[@BLYFACTOR]

Yeah this is great an all, but but does it apply to western riding? I see way to many of these folks in broke english horses in these videos talking about trot canter etc. Nobody talks about how to ride in a gallop and to get your horse to stop that gallop. I gripped my horse in the gallop and we were gone in the wind. Then when I stopped riding the gallop I was bouncing in my seat and he was still going 20 30 yards. Do you grip with your calf in the canter or not? What about an older horse(10-14) that has speedy canter or fast trot that's bouncing you?

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Hey Blyfactor, Yes the principles are the same in both English and Western. To answer your first question: How to stop from a canter or gallop, you will need to incorporate more half-halts and build balance and strength in your horse so that you can come back more quickly from the canter/gallop. And for your question regarding gripping: no, you do not grip with your calf in the canter. You want to remain balanced and with the horse (ie not bouncing) by using your core. :)

[@mistymom100]

This explains why my horse breaks gait. Thanks!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

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[@dianawinter96]

Would this be also true with lunging? When your horse is in the canter he should just keep going without nagging with the whip while you stand in the center?

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Yes exactly!

[@naunettemartin7450]

Thank you this will help me so I learn this you this is want I do this win I canter win ride my but this will help me thank you Nannette

[@rumbawas]

semangat bikin konten ya Mbak, Amelia, sangat bermanfaat.

[@kellylouw4709]

I clench and grip! So frustrating as i freeze up!

[@annastedman8257]

I need to know how to register

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Here's the link amelianewcombdressage.com/canter-with-confidence-o/

[@Spike-ri6pg]

I wish I had seen this when I was riding balky lesson horses. At least now I know that gripping with my knees was part of the problem. If only I had known then 😀

[@SpotSwims]

Kick release both of your legs right? Not just the outside?

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Yes, both!

[@naunettemartin7450]

I like the way you ride your horse and can I ask you how do I keep my hands still win I ride my horse thank you Nannette

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

HEy Nannette! This one will help you on this! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJqzd2arYrGghZY

[@naunettemartin7450]

@@AmeliaNewcombDressage you are welcome

[@tiffanyquinn7379]

Today I made a hole on the inside of my knee!! I need this!