Great video. I think if you are not following with your elbows, there's no way you can maintain soft contact with the bit. You are essentially applying a restraining aid to your forward movement that is not apparent to the rider. The horse starts to break, so you then apply your leg , not realizing it was your incorrect rein aids from the start of the transition. Thanks Amelia.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Exactly :)
@debracarter76803 ай бұрын
Wow!!! I totally agree, when I'm riding Jr, I have to consciously think about that and do it!!!😅😊😮
@ivanasambolic2669 Жыл бұрын
Wowww!! Another great video! It is so helpful! Many thanks!
@somewhereovertherainbow24022 жыл бұрын
AMELIA: you are extremely HELPFUL...this aspect when you shared left/ vs. right elbow usage variation HELPED me get my left lead canter with less 'swapping' with back legs. MICKEY K.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
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@cammiehauser6448 Жыл бұрын
It so helps that you verbalize each element as we are watching!! Thanks so much, Amelia!
@dianacolombus2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciated the point I heard about elbows bending on the up beat because it will help with the timing of the aids without my having to look down at my horse's mane. When I have that rhythm established, I know what my elbows are doing by feel. I will be less inclined to look down at the mane. Great tip!
@michawika8991 Жыл бұрын
Great, thank you. I have quite often heard to have and take care of breathing hand, which is on one hand nice, since we feel breathtaking as sth very delicate and always two directional, but on the other hand there is no correlation with the rhythm of horse in this phrase reflected. This is why I found ‘the following elbows’ more clear and relevant. Thank you, I like it very much!
@melissar35772 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you for the detailed explanation. I struggle with maintaining contact at the canter. I noticed your elbows basically stay close to your sides and follow the swinging of your hips, where I think I follow too much with my elbows and they move too far forward of my sides at the upbeat of the canter and this is where I lose contact.
@jmaviatrix Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you.
@dorimurray-harris5149 Жыл бұрын
Great video! One of those little details we tend to overlook, especially at the canter. But what an essential movement !
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
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@alirawling23932 жыл бұрын
Super helpful video. I have found that focussing on keeping my shoulder blades "plugged in" as I sit tall helps keep my elbows at my side.
@hellilak2 жыл бұрын
I just recently learned to do this in the canter but I will have to apply it to the walk as well. As always, very helpful! I would love to learn from you how to do the loose rain. I find the neck of the horse is not bending low enough. Thank you 😊
@ginaguffey32012 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was getting frustrated with in my ride yesterday. Thanks for the video!
@spaziocasainterioare16562 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for keeping on doing those beauty videos!! Thank you!!!!! I have learned really a lot from you dearest Amelia!!! Here, training is very superficial unfortunately. I discovered so many and so simple one as well, which changed my riding from night to day!!! Really a huge thank you!!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! I'm so glad my videos help you. Please consider subscribing so you never miss one, subscribing also really helps me out.
@spaziocasainterioare16562 жыл бұрын
@@AmeliaNewcombDressage I did already since many months ✨💫🦄🌹🙏🙏🙏🙏
@lisaladd-kidder42012 жыл бұрын
Very good information and demonstration....THANKS
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@nwart47732 жыл бұрын
I've been working so hard to keep my elbows in and hands down at the canter that I forgot to give my elbows like I do at the walk. AHHHHH! That explains why I've had to work so hard keeping my horse forward (with leg) at canter. My bad. Can't wait to try this! Thanks Amelia! Your videos are so enlightening and you explain things really well.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
It happens to the best of us! Let me know how it goes, and please consider subscribing so that you never miss a video :)
@saratylosky257 Жыл бұрын
Great point about shoulders/elbows hands! Loved this explanation of following with the elbows!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Check out more here: www.amelianewcombdressage.com/giving-back-now.../
@sylviamoritz65892 жыл бұрын
Thank you Amelia. This has been a huge challenge for me. I am healing from a badly broken right arm (I'm right handed and now have a steel plate and 9 screws in my upper arm) I return to riding in September so I am not sure which elbow will be harder for me.
@readwriteteach2 жыл бұрын
Thrilled you've done this video. I've admired the angles of your elbows and upper arms - I know how strange that would sound in any other context - for a long time, and am glad you're embracing your awesomeness and helping us know how you use this superpower.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@almabuncombe81742 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your post, this is an explanation of the elbows 👏💐😊
@laurieannburdock982 жыл бұрын
I like the trouble shooting tips, not able to keep a connection in canter, check your following elbows! thank you.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Yes! For sure!!
@cathyghazal52392 жыл бұрын
Thank you Amelia, very helpful video!
@priscaschneider48412 жыл бұрын
Love your videos!! It‘s so helpful that you explain everything so in detail. Especially when you have to do what! It‘s rare that you get these explanations❤️
@jenelresh30302 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! This helped my ride today. Thank you! Is that the Inspiration saddle by Custom? I love it!
@celiaallpress50102 жыл бұрын
Thank you Amelia for a very helpful video on following elbows.....I love canter work and making it better!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
@margiesmith89122 жыл бұрын
So helpful, thank you!! I really appreciate how you explain everything.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@katrinalaud4065 Жыл бұрын
Really helpful thanks so much
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad! Thank you for sharing that you liked it
@tanyaenglish26317 ай бұрын
I think I've lots of work to do on my elbows! Thanks for the video, it's great. I do think I'm applying a restraining aid without knowing because my elbows are locked, I'm sure. Thank you
@AmeliaNewcombDressage7 ай бұрын
You can do it! Let me know how it goes!
@susanstelzer2442 Жыл бұрын
I'm right handed but when riding my left hand and elbow have a mind of their own! Great video! Thank you and looking forward to the rider position webinar on Sunday 😊
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
Me too! See you there!
@RITAHAMMOUD2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Amelia!! This video changed my riding a lot! I mean, it completely changed my riding!! Specialy the canter. You are great! Thanks 🙏🙏
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad! That makes me so happy to hear!
@Lynne21062 жыл бұрын
This was super helpful!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@lindav37472 жыл бұрын
I like how you explained the way my elbows should move to follow my horse's motion. I think its my left elbow that is more difficult for me.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Me too - the left is harder even though I'm left handed!
@karinrahbekjensen69362 жыл бұрын
Helps me so much in my teaching ;-)
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
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@BelleandBuddy292 жыл бұрын
You explain this so clearly, thank you. My right elbow is more challenging for me. I have a hard time with the subtle finger cues as my pace increases.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Keep at it, riding is a lifelong journey. Please consider subscribing as it helps me out a lot.
@Garouste1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Exactly what I need to improve. It seems OK at the walk and canter but I don't get it at the trot. I suppose the mouvement is up/down rather than back/forward.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
Hi, Yes, you are correct that your elbow will bend and straighten in the posting trot. They straighten a little as your rise, and then bend when you sit. Here is a video that might be helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIXMdmmgg9xqfJY
@sherioconnor7627 Жыл бұрын
Great help...thanks you so much!!!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
@amandafrench80472 жыл бұрын
Mmm -mm mm.... what a cool instructional pertinent video. Ta much.
@Miss-Laine2 жыл бұрын
Great video ! You should make a series of videos how to train a young horse from start to finish. Just an idea 😁
@ritaangel87362 жыл бұрын
I would love that as well! I have a 5 year old OTTB and this would be so helpful!
@Miss-Laine2 жыл бұрын
@@ritaangel8736 right? I have 4 year old saddlebred mare I need as much help as I can get lol
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I have several videos that would be applicable to training young horses, but no full course yet. :)
@ritaangel87362 жыл бұрын
@@AmeliaNewcombDressage I will look for those. Thank you!
@paulabee46456 ай бұрын
SUPER helpful 🤗
@AmeliaNewcombDressage6 ай бұрын
Glad you think so! Check out my rider position course if you would like to learn more! amelianewcombdressage.com/workshops/
@RosalieDegabriele Жыл бұрын
Great topic to raise, stiff arms make a stiff horse we are looking for flow of energy throughout
@marianhutchins74332 жыл бұрын
Following in the trot is the hard thing to explain to riders. Canter and walk provides the motion to follow but the trot does not yet a rider must still learn to stay connected and follow the movement. That i find extremely hard tonexplain.
@hkhorses96582 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Amelia! This is exactly what I want to know, but only you can explain it clearly⚘⚘⚘.I am still struggling with finding the right length of the rein during canter which relates to the movement of my elbows to give/take reins during canters. Is it that it will be harder for people with shorter arms like me, to keep the elbow movements subtle? I am 158cm riding a horse as big as yours, and when I follow his head nodding during the canter, my elbows need to move/straighten forward a lot more than yours, look exactly like what you said "moving too much" in the video. But if my elbows don't move that much I feel that I restrained him from keeping cantering, I tried to hold my rein longer, but then when his head is up, I totally lose contact...😅
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting! I think you and your horse would really benefit from coming to my webinar this weekend on contact and connection. It's free and it will really help you level up your performance and connection with your horse! You can sign up here! www.amelianewcombdressage.com/free-webinar-contact-and-connection 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! 😀
@hkhorses96582 жыл бұрын
@@AmeliaNewcombDressage Thanks a lot Amelia, I would love to join but it will be at midnight here in HK😴 And yes I do love your contents, they helps me a lot and I will definitely recommend you as a great instructor on google😉👍👍
@mrsbw35522 жыл бұрын
Really interesting, thank you. I am right-handed and am having trouble with my right elbow! Especially when it is on the outside (riding on left rein), it has a tendency to pop forward and lose that contact from inside leg to outside hand. Working very hard to improve this. Love your videos & Instagram
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video
@christinecreeney42072 жыл бұрын
Great super helpful I have a shoulder replacement and nerve damage so my right elbow doesn’t give this is more a problem in canter
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
It can be difficult when we have injuries, sometimes cross training with a physio or trainer can help our personal limitations. Keep at it!
@christinecreeney42072 жыл бұрын
@@AmeliaNewcombDressage I have more difficulty with one horse who has more movement in his neck at canter I am better on the left rein than the right which is the side I have the nerve palsy- maybe I wont get
@christinecreeney42072 жыл бұрын
Ever master it fully but I do intend to keep trying
@elizabethgielner59732 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have had full on breakdowns specifically about my elbows. I wish I was joking.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Keep at it! It's a lifelong journey
@yana-nb5dn2 жыл бұрын
Hey! My horse is 15 years old, I’ve recently got her and in the previous couple of years she was ridden by kids and her neck and mouth became kinda stiff. I have a really hard time making her go on the bit. Do you have any advice? I love this channel you’ve already helped me a lot, thank you❤️
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
I have a new course launching soon to go over just that! Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter to get the notification.
@astridpeters40749 ай бұрын
I like your video’s 👍🍀Amelia can you please make a video for the beginning Amazone with the horse struggling to the Canter transition. That would be helpfull 🙏❤️
@astridpeters40749 ай бұрын
I mean beginning rider so just basic. Good luck from Holland
@AmeliaNewcombDressage8 ай бұрын
Hey there! Check out this video: amelianewcombdressage.com/dressage-training/3-steps-to-perfect-canter-transitions/
@LTijhaar5 ай бұрын
Great video, my problem to keep my hands still is in the sitting trot, my hands are going up and down then.. rising trot is no problem. Found out that the problem is in my elbows, do you maybe have some tips how to follow with my elbows in sitting trot? Thanks in advance!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage5 ай бұрын
Yes, I did a video on it. amelianewcombdressage.com/dressage-training/how-to-have-following-elbows/
@sandrasattin48242 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. Well done it looks so easy, but indeed it It is so subtlety complicated. Your hip angle is opening and closing, your shoulders then are going from straight down to slight forward flexion, then your elbow angle opens, and your wrist flexes, all giving the illusion of stillness. Any ideas for practicing so I don’t traumatize my poor horse?
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Yes! It's a lot! Visualize and watch top riders!
@ritaangel87362 жыл бұрын
This is great! I have a tendency of being stiff in the saddle and I really have to focus on keeping myself flexible, especially at a canter. I look like I am rowing a boat as well, so this video is great. I've been taking riding lessons in jumping for 5 months.
@love2learn6592 жыл бұрын
I notice that at the walk it looks more like “following shoulders” - not a lot of change in the elbow bend. But canter and trot looks more like “following elbows.” Seems like the difference is the at the walk their head is moving a lot more, where is our body or the horses body are moving more up and down at the canter(horses body) and trot(our body). Anyone else notice that?
@teebrown36662 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. But I feel like my arms are too short. To have my elbows bent, reins short and hands down I can’t physically do that. One of the 3 has to give. Which one?
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Rein length
@CDN_Bookmouse2 жыл бұрын
"It's hard." Riding in a nutshell.
@Hannah-iw7dt Жыл бұрын
I never knew you were left handed! I am too :)
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
Yeah!!
@bobbyjodye21752 жыл бұрын
My left elbow gets stuck a lot, I’m getting better at it! Whenever this happens my horses head turns to the left as well- I am working on my awareness of noticing this! Not so good looking when I am going to the right and my horses head is sticking out to the left!!!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
keep at it! It takes time.
@amandafrench80472 жыл бұрын
My left elbow is stiff and my right wants to float a n wobble out n ahead of my trunk.
@kayewinks Жыл бұрын
"Like you're going to a funeral" 😂😂
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
hahha
@michelleheitman6813 Жыл бұрын
I have a spanish horse. I have issues with her jigging when I pick her up from the free walk. I try to continue to move my seat and hands with the motion bit i must be doing something wrong.
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
Be sure that she’s actually on your seat. Can you adjust the walk with just your seat? If you can’t, you’ll always struggle with picking it back up because she’s not actually tuned in to your seat. Hope that helps! Are you coming to my webinar tomorrow? It’s all on rider position and I think it could really help you: amelianewcombdressage.com/free-rider-position-webinar-23/
@alina-yc8jt11 ай бұрын
6:00❤
@amyjohnson22952 жыл бұрын
This is very hard to teach. I have riders sit on a short ladder and I hold the bit and to show them to loosen their shoulder to follow the mouth. I also teach this by having the rider hang their hands on either side of their thighs. I tell them to put the weight of their arm on their ring finger on the reins. I feel that the movement of the shoulder is actually more important, especially when first learning this.
@cherylarelis15422 жыл бұрын
My left elbow has its own mind🙄. And that's the side I often carry the whip.
@brucepeek392315 күн бұрын
Amelia- Respectfully I think you have it incorrectly here.. Yes your elbows do move- but they do so because your shoulder joint- the ball and socket joint moves. The shoulder ball and socket joint is round - its socket allows its ball joint to go back and forth. To do so properly its movement must match- meaning equally follow the movement of the horses head at the walk and canter which are the two gaits in which the horses head moves. The horses head locks at the trot.. best Bruce Peek P.S. you can use a rein board to see this more clearly. I rein board will help you improve your hands..
@AmeliaNewcombDressage13 күн бұрын
Thank you for this comment!
@dorothycarwile7571 Жыл бұрын
I’m a lefty, andit seems so weak with the leg!
@lighthearteddesigns54932 жыл бұрын
I struggle at posting trot
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Little bits at a time, it's all a journey.
@horzehoods_ltd2 жыл бұрын
🤩👍🏻
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and don’t forget to subscribe to get notified of my new weekly content! I'm hosting a FREE webinar on contact and connection that will really help you level up your performance and connection with your horse! You can sign up here! www.amelianewcombdressage.com/free-webinar-contact-and-connection 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! 😀
@dorothycarwile7571 Жыл бұрын
To the left
@MariaM-dl8ug2 жыл бұрын
Left arm/elbow!!!
@AmeliaNewcombDressage2 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@kylechapman131 Жыл бұрын
Hello Amy it is Kyle when I ride mossy and Andy and Beauty they are my show horses beauty want to go back to friends every time when I at show she when she get in this moods how can I stop my mare from doing this
@AmeliaNewcombDressage Жыл бұрын
Groundwork might help. Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5ebiZehrqxgbc0