How Do You Ride a Flying Change?

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In this week's video, German helps Caine prepare for and execute some beautiful Flying Changes.
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In order to prepare for the flying changes, German works with Caine on:
1. Walk canter walk transitions to get the canter collected
2. Transitions forward and back in the canter to improve the quality of the canter
3. Simple changes to practice setting up from one lead to the next!
After a lot of preparation, Caine is able to execute a beautiful clean change. The basics and the preparation honestly are the most important part of the changes. It is so important that you take the time to establish the canter that you need and to make sure that your horse is on the aids before you try a flying change!
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[@joelbailey1595]

I'm so glad you have cosponsored with German in some of your videos. The question and answer session after the video is like icing on the cake. Thanks Amelia.

[@blegba]

My biggest take away is that German cracks me up!!!! I think he'd be fun to chat with with his dry sense of humor LOL!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Haha he is fun to be around

[@barbaraschaffner4709]

The most important thing I got out of that is patience. No rushing no explosive moves just set them up properly and ask

[@meretesrheim4867]

Super instruction - love the calmness and clarity- thumbs up for German!!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Glad you liked it!

[@mjgardiner4117]

Thank you so much Amelia it’s going to take time but I know I’ll get there because of your help❤

[@natashayorath2782]

This is really helpful. I’m not nearly ready for flying change yet but it is really useful know what your building up to and how to build build up to this. As you said in your webinar, basics basics basics. I also found it extremely helpful being told exactly what you legs, seat and reins should be doing! 🎉🤩Thank you

[@user-ew4uc7ve9i]

Being a western Quarter Horse person, it's interesting to me that you teach your horses to change by coming down through a simple change first. We "western folks" tend to shift the body weight of the horse while keeping them cantering, then we change our legs and the horse changes (if all goes well.) I had never seen your technique before.

[@estoreim]

Thankya both very much!

[@jilldavis7204]

Great video. Really helpful to watch a student work through it.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@terrifrye2803]

Great video and content. Thank you for taking the time to explain each step and then illustrate it. Appreciate your sharing Amelia

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and love that you're learning!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

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[@animallover4101]

“What are the aids of a flying change ?” “ The same as asking for canter “ Simple yet brilliant!!! ❤

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

[@pkayten]

Very helpful

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Glad it helped

[@equinekindergarten5169]

Cool

[@amandaburnham8626]

Oh my.... my guy and I have a looooonngggg way to go

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Keep practicing and you will get there!

[@amandaburnham8626]

@@AmeliaNewcombDressage Absolutely! I watch all your videos for motivation and inspiration!

[@artspro]

Hi Amelia! 👋 Would please do another video on what you eat in a typical training/work day. I just loved the last video you did on this subject 4 years ago, and found it so helpful! 💕 🐴 🌈

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Great suggestion!

[@artspro]

Yea! More yummy recipes are coming!!!

[@lindathompson6628]

How do you create jump in the canter? Love the video and the pattern for creating a change!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Good question! It is definitely a process that hinges on development of the hind end and strength. You're transferring more weight to the hind end so the horse can push forward and upward!

[@celiaallpress5010]

Your content makes it look so simple. And I’m sure it is with the right prep and of course practice, practise. My all time goal this year. Again thanks for a helpful video. Would German come to Canada to teach my chestnut????????

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Great Goal! The course is going to help! It breaks it down so well! Good luck to you!

[@maggiepie8810]

What I've learned is that the horse needs to have enough strength and balance in the canter to do what you're asking of it when you're asking for the change. Otherwise, the horse will either try and fail or try to tell you that it can't do it.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

You're right!

[@maggiepie8810]

@AmeliaNewcombDressage I will never remember the gelding who when asked for a little more collection in the trot simply responded with a massive sigh. That was his way of telling me, 'Please no, I can't do this.'

[@mphedges5714]

I really the idea of the shallow loop serp approach to "explaining" the change, and this pair demonstrates how effective it is. Just wondering - what the experience levels are for Caine and Uma? Is Uma a schoolmaster teaching Caine or does Caine have some prior experience riding the changes and German is guiding her through the process of teaching Uma? Or are they both learning the changes, like my horse and me? If that's the case for Caine and Uma, I'm super impressed!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Glad you found the video helpful! While Caine is an experienced rider, focusing on the basics and the foundations like we do in this video is always the best approach no matter your skill!

[@annmcmillan1761]

Hi Amelia, I have signed up for your Masterclass on Flying changes, but watched this initial introductory video. Quick question: when asking for the canter depart from the walk, it’s the outside hind that initiates the jump forward into the canter. I’ve been told to bring my inside hip slightly forward to allow the inside hind to come up and under. After the initial ask in the depart, then I look to the inside and bring my shoulders around. Thoughts?

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Hi Ann, Yes, you are correct about the outside hind leg and allowing the inside hind leg to come forward. When you bring your inside seat bone forward, make sure you aren't throwing off your symmetry in the saddle. Maybe just think about lightening that seat bone by putting slightly more weight in your outside seat bone when you ask for the canter. Hope that helps!

[@annmcmillan1761]

@@AmeliaNewcombDressage makes sense! Thank you!

[@lisaphillips9262]

I watched the webinar and this video. At no point do you explain the moment of the change of the leg aid. As in the 3rd beat of the canter? Or when the front leg is touching the ground? Or the Outside hind leg. Please explain this.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

You want to apply your aid when the inside front is on the ground :) I go into more detail about the biomechanics and the Hows/Whys in the course :)

[@kylechapman131]

Guess what I did flying changes on beauty

[@horseridingtaleswithmistydew]

I have a question: what is the point of the flying change? Is it completely necessary to learn it? I’m still in lessons and I don’t have my own horse yet but I’m trying to learn as much as possible

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Great question! It's only a requirement if you are wanting to compete. At Third Level, flying changes are part of your Dressage test.

[@horseridingtaleswithmistydew]

@@AmeliaNewcombDressage thank you so much! 😊