Canter Transitions - the Perfect Setup

[@ashgre7]

This exercise looks great! I enjoyed hearing the coach talk to the student in a positive and encouraging way - definitely a lucky student.

[@annettemcnabb3033]

Thank you, i especially liked the reminder to not over flex the horses head and ride through the doown transition!! Great rider and lesson!

[@shannonclendon1424]

Very well done Caine! Beautiful work and I can absolutely see what German is talking about. Gorgeous! German is great at describing exactly what needs to happen. Super work!

[@pkchateau8654]

What Gabrielle said in an earlier comment really resonates with me - good (and safe) canter transitions are all about the preparation. This video really helped me understand all the little parts that make up that “preparation.” Thank you, German!

[@laurieannburdock98]

Great tip about the nostril and point of shoulder! Love this way to transition thank you!

[@bethrutland2870]

Awesome to see this lesson with a student. Very informative!

[@michelekanefsky7511]

Yaaaa! Love this! Great takeaway to ride downward AND forward! I know how to use the spiral effectively now!! TY!

[@joelbailey1595]

Great teaching video with performance by Caine. Thanks German.

[@gailford83]

That was great! I needed to see that LOL for my horse and I . Thanks!

[@LisaPaddleford]

This looks like a great exercise!! Am excited to get my cones and start working on these concepts of spiraling in and out at trot and trot-canter transitions. German, looking forward to more videos from you!!

[@Stormbreakerdelight]

He is a really good teacher ❤

[@krdorner]

I listened to this on my way to the barn. It has me cracking up because German is so passionate and enthusiastic in his teaching! Seems like a great exercise. I look forward to trying it out.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Glad you enjoyed it! Let me know how it goes!

[@debracarter7680]

I like this guy he's a good trainer can we get him on KZbin more often

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Check out my weekly Thursday night lives - he is usually with me!

[@jillsimmons6764]

It was a really great session, and I am excited to try.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Glad it was helpful, let me know how it goes for you!

[@kimberlyfrancese5613]

This is perfect timing as I am working on better canter transitions! I set out the cones a few days ago and spiraled in and out at the trot. I'm eager to try the canter transition.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Yay! Let me know how it goes!

[@sandystanger4740]

Looking forward to trying this. I’m intrigued by his comment, “The wrist, curled in… not opening the hand or hand to waste.” Would you have a video on this! Im guessing this would be an on the bit/ suppling thing? Thank you!!! Note: I was originally taught to curl my wrist in (learned in Germany) but received a lot of critique over that here in Canada, and was taught to open the rein instead, so there’s a bit of confusion on my part now with that.

[@sandystanger4740]

Sorry, I meant “waist”

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Hi Sandy, You are correct in thinking that German talking about suppling. He is telling Caine to use her wrist to supple her horse and get him to bend instead of pulling. You don't want to curl your wrist because it breaks the straight line from your elbow to the bit. Hope that helps!

[@hollyheath623]

Great lesson.

[@kathiegarnsey9030]

We will try this!

[@celiaallpress5010]

It's all about the prep for a pop up into canter and the cones provide a visualization for the transitions. I love German's clear instruction and his voice inflections and commands are so encouraging. How tall is Caine? She does a super job on a big horse. I'm 5'1" and I'd feel like a peanut up there!! I'd love to come down for a lesson :) Thanks a bunch!

[@joubaupdate530]

I usually put one cone at each circle points and go around them. Today,I tried with 2cones (actually these are ice-cream containers!).It was more difficult,but I felt it helped me to look ahead and stop the circle getting sprung out.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Good job! Great idea to use ice cream containers!

[@kbrollins77]

Great illustration of these concepts. My arena markers were pulled up months ago -- I'm laying out the cones!

[@laureradloff1616]

Another great video! Will try it today.

[@rumblecreekfarm]

super helpful instruction with visuals - thank you! Can't wait to go practice this now.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Glad it helped! Let me know how it goes!

[@rongli7051]

Very helpful!! Like all your videos!!

[@ponii2501]

So excited, I just know that it will be amazing!❤

[@vernalin4506]

German, really good video!

[@samanthabohlman9100]

Please come to Maryland and teach a clinic!

[@laurenw1168]

I don't ride English or dressage but I learn so many practical things from you that I can use in my riding still so thank you! Question for you though: Do you have a video describing the difference in cues from asking for a bend thru a turn vs cueing for a canter?

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Happy to help! I don't but that question is coming up often! Great suggestion!

[@cillino8]

Thanks!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Thank you for watching!

[@Truther44]

Amelia what are your thought on DK Saddles?

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Hi Mary Ellen, It really comes down to what is most comfortable for you and your horse. I recommend getting a professional out to help evaluate saddle fit for you both. I do have some videos on saddle fit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYq2poyLgNOkopI kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYKlYmeAepVnkJI Hope that helps!

[@Truther44]

@@AmeliaNewcombDressage thank you, the sales pitch on the DK is very convincing but out of my price range!

[@Lgx.23]

My horse jumps into the canter so do you think this would work to help him? He also is very lazy so do you have any tips of improving his endurance?

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Definitely! And making a horse more responsive takes time. In this video, I share some tips that may help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4bJf3mYeL2CaNU

[@amandaburnham8626]

What does the outside rein makes the turn mean?

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Hi Amanda, Great question! When you are turning, you don't just want to pull on your inside rein to get your horse to turn. That will make the horse over bend and their shoulder might fall out, they might drift sideways, etc. Keeping steady outside rein contact will help guide your horse and keep them straight and balanced throughout the turn. Hope that helps! Here is a video about turning your horse that might be helpful as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5fcZ2ClYsZ2a7M

[@tonyjanes289]

So question. You are are pushing his hip out to set up for the canter?

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Here's another video for help with aids: amelianewcombdressage.com/dressage-training/3-steps-to-perfect-canter-transitions/

[@anna-karinwiklund3216]

👏👏👏

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

:)

[@colleenkealandleagueofshad8321]

Hi Amelia what is the distance between the cones

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

German explains how to pace out the cones in the beginning of the video. 10 paces from center to each cone gate.