🐎🐎🐎 Was this video helpful to you? Do you have any other questions about the auxiliary aids? Happy riding!😁❤️
@terimurtha75814 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! This was excellent. I never wanted to use spurs because I didn’t want to use them inappropriately. This explained meticulously the proper use of both the whip and spurs. I will feel more confident and practice using them this way. I am definitely the rider who reaches back and crack the whip! You are an amazing teacher!
@Lynne21064 жыл бұрын
Ooooh. Thanks! With all the lessons I’ve had, this is the first clear explanation I’ve seen. My horse is super sensitive so I rarely use either. This will help me to avoid misusing these auxiliary aids.
@lucacaofeller87874 жыл бұрын
Can you show us, how to use whip for punishment? Or maybe if you want, you can add me on fb and tell me there
@asia52853 жыл бұрын
Amelia, thank you for your videos they are so helpful! I have a question about spurs, there are so many different types of them, what do your prefer? What is better for the horse? Cause I see so many people now use rowels but they seem to be quite sharp or am I wrong?
@melberry59294 жыл бұрын
I recently returned to riding after over 20yr break. I was never taught correct use of such aids, so I’m really grateful for such clarification. Thankyou
@AmeliaNewcombDressage4 жыл бұрын
Glad you are back riding!!
@ennante35024 жыл бұрын
I am so happy that you made this video, especially since I was the one asking about it. Now I know I don't use my whip efficiently :D But now it will change. Lately I read a great sentence that I feel also belongs to equestrian world - “Do the best you can. Once you know better, do better”. And thanks to your videos I am doing so much better lately. Big, fat THANK YOU!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage4 жыл бұрын
That is a great quote! Thank you so much for sharing :-)
@marogers014 жыл бұрын
Loved the tips on the timing of the whip.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@michellebannon6744 жыл бұрын
I like the education on the spurs without the use of judgmental language. Very informative, thank you.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@johnbeasley42113 жыл бұрын
Your posts are great. I like this one not only for the master class on using a whip, but also for your reminder to praise at every opportunity.
@marycullen57504 жыл бұрын
I learned a new skill here! I like using the whip as a timing reminder and a tickle , but! I’ve been using the whip in canter on the wrong side. Can’t wait to ride tomorrow and carry my whip in canter on the outside. Love your videos! And you ❤️
@worththewait83494 жыл бұрын
I never knew about switching my whip to the outside for the canter :)
@lisawalls18632 жыл бұрын
"If I hit him too hard, he's gonna be offended." 😂🤣
@bonnybraepets Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm preparing to teach my granddughter the correct use of whip and spurs . Your dialog was organized and concise, and the shots of spurring and switching the whip were very easy to follow. I have watched SO many videos. Yours is the only one that has given ne exactly the information I meed! One crazy little thing though. Aux-il-ir-ary is not a word. It should sound like aux-il-ary. Seriously though, thank you!
@lindsay39174 жыл бұрын
Great video! Don Carlos looks so offended, lol
@AmeliaNewcombDressage4 жыл бұрын
I know, right? He's so sensitive!!! 🐎🐎🐎
@silkiennedvora78794 жыл бұрын
This is great. For someone like me (I don't have an ACL and wear a leg brace except while riding), I can't close one leg much at all so I keep the whip on that side 80 percent of the time. The biggest trick is to know when and how to use it. You kept saying tickle, but I'm not sure folks really understand you can get a response when it's applied that lightly. Timing is everything!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@juliefranck85104 жыл бұрын
It really helped me to learn which side to use the whip at the different gaits. I'm going to watch this a few times to get that timing at the canter for the little jump. My mare, an Arabian, has a very long mane, and so I don't get the mane flipping up! I wish I could take lessons from you in person. 😊
@AmeliaNewcombDressage4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@michelekanefsky75113 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful! This is the first time anyone has ever showed me how to use a whip! I just started carrying one and it’s made a huge difference with my horse going forward & keeping a nice cadence. . I rarely have to actually use it! 😁👍
@teebrown36663 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful! My trainer never taught me how to use the whip!
@petrinawhite19704 жыл бұрын
So many good tips! And so concisely explained. Thanks for the video!
@lauraestey60714 жыл бұрын
This is a great video! Now I know much better how to control the whip: from holding it against my thigh and hitting it on my thigh, to timing it correctly and how to do a smooth change. Thank you!! :)
@AmeliaNewcombDressage4 жыл бұрын
Yay! Great!!
@dawneendostert357610 ай бұрын
I grew up on a Quarter Horse reading books and doing 4-H to train him from a two year old stud. He became a gelding shortly though as I was only about 13. I didn’t have a trailer so we worked in the field doing figure 8’s, roll backs against the fence, etc and eventually I could do flying lead changes by simply shifting my hips. I used spurs because cowboys did, lol. In the 1990’s I got into endurance and bought a green five year old Polish Arab. That two swirl gelding never did become bombproof so I rode with a whip like in your demonstration. I held it in my right hand tapping it against his shoulder or occasionally on his hip. It was a mild corrector never to punish. Now i 20 year old Tennessee Walker mare who can go down the trail for miles. I discovered she could go down the trail very well but when we got stuck on a narrow switchback trail she moved the wrong end. I needed her to pivot on her hindquarters but the pivot came with the rear moving around and started going over the edge. It made me realize “just going down the trail” horses are fine if you are on a nice wide trail with no cliffs and no “monsters” are hiding as large rocks. Back to school for us.
@tracyblack15094 жыл бұрын
Sure enjoyed this info. I always learn something from you. I’ve had spurs, and never put them on, because I didn’t know how to use them correctly or what the difference was, other than the harshness.
@Amarillosusan4 жыл бұрын
I love the way you described using the wipe and when!!! 💕
@egipatskiguster4 жыл бұрын
I love this video Amelia....I usually never use whips or spurs because I think if you can't control your horse without a whip or spurs that doesen't mean that you are a good rider....that means that you can just wave with a plastic stick...this is my opinion on whips...I never used spurs before in my life...but I know I will have to use them someday.... Anyways stay safe...sending love from Bosnia and Herzegovina
@spaziocasainterioare16563 жыл бұрын
Hello! Thank you so much for your videos!! Very interesting and useful!! Lots of important details! Actually, in this video you mentioned to use the whip on the inside at trot, while using it outside during canter gait. I was wondering why? 😁😊 hope to read your answer soon 🙏 you indeed rock 😎 thank you again 🐴🦄🐴
@kristinemcclain90284 жыл бұрын
Loved that idea using the mane.❤️
@sabinelloyd85322 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful thank you. I am wanting to add a pair of spurs to my tool kit.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sabine! Glad you found it helpful! By the way, I'm giving a free webinar on the Dressage Training Scale, you will find it really helpful with your journey! You can sign up at the link below! I would love to see you there! But if you can't make it, sign up anyway as we can send you the recording! www.ameliasdressageacademy.com/trainingscalewebinar
@danw60144 жыл бұрын
I've never used a whip, but I have done work with a flag. I will use it to direct the horse I am riding, direct another horse in a round pen or move livestock. The horses can get to separate out what is for them and what is not. When I need free my hands up I'll place the flag between my butt and the cantle. If things are going south I'll tip my horse's nose to side the flag is on and ditch it. Playing with some of these things is a lot of fun and taught me a lot. Great video.
@marklloyd-fox22284 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Amielia. Fantastic video which I shared on Facebook commending your explanation. All too often I see people contradicting the message to the horse by restricting and pulling back on their reins to use the whip which sends a mixed message. Worse still I see people who are afraid of the surge forward that can often happen when we ask them to move more actively off the leg when using the whip or spur then on the one hand asking the horse to go forward while employing a severe restriction which renders the action more of a punishment rather than a request for more expression. Excellent advice Amelia, I just signed up for your newsletter so greetings from South Africa. Mark
@AmeliaNewcombDressage4 жыл бұрын
Hi. Mark! Thank you for sharing my video on Facebook! It really helps me out!!
@lali78394 жыл бұрын
really enjoyed this video, nicely explained and executed
@jillellis2146 Жыл бұрын
May I suggest that you show how to use these methods when you are sitting still because it is hard to see when you are moving. I still am confused on how to use them as I could not see what you were explaining.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
Hi Jill, Good idea, I will se what I can do.
@angelahamond-fenton4974 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Amelia, will put these tips in to practice x
@myhorse34 жыл бұрын
👍👍Great video and great lesson review, thank you very much !!!! Barbara from Italy
@AmeliaNewcombDressage4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@minderellafox79064 жыл бұрын
Thank you, i wear a long balled spur, coz I have a long leg, and my horses are round barrelled. I keep getting asked why my spurs are so long 🙄. I love this pony 😊
@AmeliaNewcombDressage4 жыл бұрын
Yes!! Makes perfect sense in this situation.
@juliefranck85104 жыл бұрын
Thanks Amelia, I liked learning that if I ask for more forward, I should reward my horse even if she gives me more than I expected! For me that could just even be letting her go on with out correcting her. Right?
@AmeliaNewcombDressage4 жыл бұрын
Yes! For sure just let them go forward But then bring them back to the speed that you initially wanted :-)
@mshorselover774 жыл бұрын
Very useful video. Thank you!
@falizianme58464 жыл бұрын
Always great content! I like the idea of changing to different spurs... my guy is a bit lazy... but maybe thars my fault! 🙄 thanks!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage4 жыл бұрын
Yes! For sure changing it up keeps them guessing 🧐
@yvetterose63144 жыл бұрын
HI Amanda, I love your videos! Can you do one on how to ride a perfect 20m, 15m circle? How many steps in each quarter of the circle?
@chandorequestrian4 жыл бұрын
LOVE your videos!
@No1forWebsiteDesign4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video, thank you so much.. I love your channel, it is so helpful. 👏👏👏
@AmeliaNewcombDressage4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@simonarizzi90422 жыл бұрын
Love this video!! So useful!! As usual actually ✨💫🐴👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@michellecooper57534 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Amelia. Q. My trainer does not advocate or allow the use of spurs. Can you just use spurs as a training aid initially and then stop using them (only reintroducing in the future as needed). Do you ever train your dressage horses without them?
@AmeliaNewcombDressage4 жыл бұрын
Great question! Yes. For sure sometimes I do not ride with spurs. But you are required to wear spurs at the FEI level. I got disqualified ones from the Prix St. George For not having spurs on!
@mariapantaliao73183 жыл бұрын
I feel rlly bad bc my horse has rlly soft skin and whenever I use to much spurs he gets a mark but without the spurs he won’t move :/
@margerytortora56252 жыл бұрын
Will you ever be holding a clinic in the east coast ? In Connecticut.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
I'm not opposed to it, but its expensive for clinics because it's two full days of travel
@monhorze27253 жыл бұрын
very helpful,thanks a lot
@joannarodriguez43194 жыл бұрын
Helps a lot❤❤
@flipflopcat17542 жыл бұрын
I go to riding school, I’m shot so I ride a lot of ponies and most of them are dull to the whip do to children not being taught how to use it
@user-du8ts5oi3t4 жыл бұрын
The horse that I ride is somewhat overweight and also very lazy, so a simple tap of the whip doesn’t do anything at all. My dressage trainer tells me to hit her hard, but I dont know how to hit her hard behind my leg without moving my arms back or out, can someone help?
@simonesilvestri75963 жыл бұрын
Amelia, I noticed your horse has the tongue slightly to the left side (e.g., see min. 3:05). My mare does the same. Do you have any idea why? Thank you so much for your videos!!!
@tenapus4 жыл бұрын
Why do you use two bits like that?
@jandavison72883 жыл бұрын
It's a double bridle for more advanced aids
@flipflopcat17542 жыл бұрын
Where do you get your shirt?
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Kastel Denmark
@equinebesties96814 жыл бұрын
For some reason, I could smell the horse smell through the screen. Someone explain. 😂
@AmeliaNewcombDressage4 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@adelinenicholas70753 жыл бұрын
Whips may have a purpose but spurs??????? Not humane. EVER.