Is your horse relaxed and supple?

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

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[@amandaburnham.8817]

I love the German serpentines! I can't wait to try them!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Such a good exercise!!!

[@helenfox3415]

Great video & advice! I really liked your description of the 2 types serpentines.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Glad you enjoyed it! Please subscribe so you can get notified when I post other training videos :)

[@alisonanthony7306]

Thank you Amelia, great video. It always takes time for my older horse (22) to warm up and become supple. I love these exercises to promote that!!

[@paulabee4645]

Great video. I have not seen the German serpentines before, definately going to add them in to my took kit. I love how genuine you are in praising your horse at the right time.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

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[@jenniferwolf6942]

Thank you for these videos- your realistic attitude about timing , certain horse temperaments and rider confidence are helpful even in reined cow discipline.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you're liking them. Happy Riding!

[@dagmarmetzger390]

I tried your exercises today. It worked. They are great. Thanks for that inspiration.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

So glad to hear that! Please consider subscribing for more educational videos

[@yitnoyuwonokasievdashlbata8742]

Supplenes but still strong, It's needed long time for this exercise..Thank you with this lesson 🙏

[@dawnmcmenamin6192]

Always helpful watching your videos, Amelia. Thank you. I feel connected to you, and all the riders that comment, as we aspire to have the ultimate connection with our horses in this utterly amazing art form.

[@harinu9339]

Thank you Amelia, as always your videos are really helpful. My horse was trained in rollkur, he’s always tensed while at work and I’ve never seen him stretch his back, despite all saddle, bit, global health checkups. I hope your advices will help us achieve relaxation

[@tysonkiwi]

Your videos help me so much, Amelia. This is excellent. Thanks so much!

[@dedeemilnes5920]

I just love your videos and your explanations are very helpful for a new rider like me happy New Year !!!

[@CarolD54]

Very helpful!!! My horse is sweet, but tends to be hot and doesn't want to relax. I think this will be very good for us.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

I hope so!

[@tracyappel2955]

Like the video very much. I have a tb mare most of our sessions are often just getting her mentally relaxed!

[@lorrainebottreau4744]

Love your videos. Thank you 🙏 Relaxing both mentally and physically. Great explanation. Again thank you.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Please consider subscribing as that helps me a lot.

[@lorrainebottreau4744]

Relaxation for me is free from tension. Suppleness is the horse accepting aids without stiffness and the ability to bend. Also adjustability.

[@isabellefischer5145]

What you call supple, I call soft. But the idea is the same: physical suppleness combined with mental relaxation. I find that leg yields increase softness, too, and disengaging the shoulders or the hindquarters from the saddle. Do you have some simple exercises that would teach us to do that in a correct manner, Amelia?

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

That's a great question Isabelle! I'm going to answer it in my LIVE tonight since I think others will benefit from it too. Be sure to tune in :)

[@spaziocasainterioare1656]

Beauty video as usual!!!! Thank you so so much!!!!

[@EquuCyn_8]

Thank you Amelia. Always great descriptions & beautiful demos. Trying the German serpentine this week.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

That's great! Let me know how it goes for you!

[@bernicehearn6261]

Tried the German serpentine, what a super tool ! Feel it will really help with the one sided stiffness, I have two horses one finds it harder to bend to the left, the other right, it was a brilliant exercise for both. Thank you once again for your insightful schooling tips that you so generously pass on to us all.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

You're so welcome! Thank you for sharing how it went, I love hearing from riders in our community

[@erikamatsson8867]

Tnx 🙏

[@sarahhicks8506]

My thoughts are that relaxation is more about my horse's mind, and suppleness refers more to her physical abilities. Relaxed mind, suppleness muscles and joints.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Yes! Exactly!!

[@betsysmall3576]

Great lesson!!

[@BradygirlWheeler]

Great video👍

[@saotomeakane]

Great explanation, thanks :)

[@catherinecat2525]

Great Video !!!

[@jenelresh3030]

Thank you for another great educational video. BTW....love your shirt! Who makes that? lol Super cute.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Kastle denmark! Glad you liked the video :)

[@naunettemartin7450]

I did real good on ride ing my horse and she did a real good and I got her in the counter and the tout and I did so good Nannette and I like your video that you do it is helping me ride my horse Nannette

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

awesome

[@kathrynplauster8373]

Good video! Nice to be reminded on how to relax and supple your horse. Love the serpentine exercises!! PS what horse is this, Kensington??

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

This is Ralph :)

[@mettehjris7879]

Hello Amelia 😊 I enjoy watching your videoes very much . I have a mare who tense up a lot especially in canter 😳 Can you give me some tips and excersises to make her relax and get supple in the canter ?? 🤔😊

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

I have a great free resource on the Canter about to launch, be sure to subscribe so you get the notificaiton!

[@evelyneshun]

Please share what your saddle is ..looks so comfortable!!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

It’s from Custom Saddlery! And it is!

[@alanelublow8]

Amelia, what did you do differently to get the stretch circle? I'm unsure how to get that or change my riding to get the stretch circle. Can you please explain?

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

I don't think I have a youtube video about the stretch circle, but essentially we want them working over their back and into the contact. I go over it a little in this video and then in depth in my training level course amelianewcombdressage.com/dressage-training/new-training-level-test-3-2023-edition/

[@lion_princess09]

Hi Amelia! Do you have any tips for an EXTREMELY tense horse that won't calm down, doesn't respond to any leg or seat aids, falls on the inside shoulder, especially during upward transitions, and rushes in all of his gaits? Would love to hear from you! Lots of love from the Netherlands 💜

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Groundwork! Here's some tips: amelianewcombdressage.com/dressage-training/3-groundwork-exercises-for-a-relaxed-and-focused-horse/

[@krissstevens5967]

ANOTHER informative video. What kind of helmet 🪖 wearing?

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

It's a trama void with MIPS!

[@sioulded]

Could you give me the brand of your technical t-shirt?

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Castell!

[@Graceslittlelife]

Does my horse need to be round and on the bit to work on suppleness?

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Yes and no! Suppleness is a pre-requisite to roundness, but once you have your horse round you can (and should) continue to work on getting them even more supple! Remember that suppleness and roundness are degrees. :) great question

[@samespley5392]

Loves this….I feel so boring doing trot all the time. Do your horses ever get let out in the field for a blast or do you train every day ??

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

they get turnout everyday, but they don't always go for a run! hehe

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Thanks for watching and subscribing Sam. ///// I'm not sure if you know this but, I've been lucky enough to qualify BOTH of my horses (Harvey and Kensington) to compete in the Dressage Festival of Champions in Chicago, if you are willing and able, even the tiniest donation to my GoFundMe would make a massive difference. You can read more and, (but only if you'd like to and have the capacity!) donate below! gofund.me/2989323b Also, you can sign up to get my weekly dressage tips sent to your email here! www.ameliasdressageacademy.com/subscribe/ Finally, if you love my content, I’d LOVE it if you left me a review on google! g.page/r/CYIGmCINXFOQEAo/review Thanks so much for being on my page! I appreciate it so much! 😀

[@samespley5392]

@@AmeliaNewcombDressage I love watching your videos; I’ve just bought a new horse and really want to start again with her so they’re so motivating and your explanations are fab and so non “horsey” !! Perfect to watch while I’m on breakfast 🐴🥰🤓.

[@Miss-Laine]

I don’t understand how to make my horse head in the same position like your horse.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

I’ve got an exciting new announcement about that coming up! Be sure to stay tuned to find out!

[@Name-sv5qh]

My only criticism is that the horse is too beautiful which was distracting…

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

haha!