How to Ride First Level Test 1 (USDF 2019 version)

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Hi Everyone! I needed to make a correction in this video... A judge who was watching this video corrected me that the judge will NOT take away points for posting on the wrong diagonal. The judge may make a comment that the horse will balance better if you are on the correct diagonal but you are not required to post on the correct diagonal! Good to know and thank you for pointing this out!

[@laurasoper8020]

That's good to know, thank you!

[@KarenHerrick]

Huh..👍🏻

[@MillsandMe]

Thank you for this video. I'm currently schooling this test. I appreciate that even though you are an upper level rider you are doing videos that help the average dressage rider. So helpful and appreciated.

[@loripurdon6064]

I just moved up to level 1 test 1 , Watching your videos help alot

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Great job!

[@fitzpat3]

Thank you so much for posting this! I have my first First Level test in two days and it helps so much to watch how it plays out and hear tips. You’ve been a huge mentor for me, Amelia ❤ Maureen Brock and Tofer the wonderful 22 y/o KWPN

[@jeniferrinehart1107]

I thought, “first level, that should be easy”. Then I watched it. Not so easy! You make it look great!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Right?! It's hard! Especially first 3!

[@jeniferrinehart1107]

You inspire me! 😊

[@TheBarefootRev]

Thank you, I find these so helpful. And really motivational that I'm pretty sure my new training level horse and I could get decent scores on most of these movements, we might be closer to moving up than I'd assumed. :)

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Super! That's great!

[@KristaChristian]

Very informative as usual. Another great video. I'll have to remember the term, "ice cream cones" and thanks for the tip of getting the horse in shoulder fore when reaching the rail after the lengthening.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Yes! I love the ice cream cone visual!!

[@acceptingWhatIS]

You made that easy for us to understand - it makes me feel .......maybeeeee .....one day I could acheive this .... exciting

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Yes! You can! I believe in you :)

[@barbaramartin8861]

I'm so grateful for your generosity, Amelia!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

❤️❤️❤️

[@holidayshorses4104]

Thanks so much for doing this video! I found it extremely helpful. I’m currently working on this test with my horse and this has helped me so much!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Thanks for watching and subscribing Holiday! Also, I’m having two webinars at the start of this year, one to help you set goals for you and your horse for the year, and one about groundwork, you can sign up here for both Goal setting webinar 2022: www.ameliasdressageacademy.com/goalwebinar/ Groundwork Webinar: www.ameliasdressageacademy.com/groundwork-webinar/ I’d love to see you there!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

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[@holidayshorses4104]

@@AmeliaNewcombDressage Thanks so much! I will definitely check out all of those links!

[@danw6014]

Is it rider discretion to sit the trot or post. My Morgan moves so smooth I can sit her trot and it looks like l know what I am doing. Haha. I really enjoyed watching you go through the pattern. I would really enjoy seeing you compete.

[@LinsksXI]

Thank you so much for this, I’m learning first level and this is so well explained and shown thank you very much

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

You're very welcome! Have you checked out our Blue Ribbon Competition courses? amelianewcombdressage.com/competition-courses/?KZbin&General

[@kaygeraghty7601]

Can you change from sitting to posting in one test? Thanks, great video.

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Hi! Great Question, yes you can!

[@fromalj]

Awesome thank you so much for the voiceover notations! So helpful!!

[@falizianme5846]

🙃🙋‍♀️ Finn and I will be taking the course! Hopefully we can still go to the Amateur championship in July! Gotta work on 1-3! Great video!

[@CarolD54]

Thank you Amelia! This is SO appreciated! So far I compete at Micky Mouse level, but might try this test in the near future. Your videos are so helpful!!!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

What is Mickey Mouse level??

[@CarolD54]

@@AmeliaNewcombDressage the same as wannabe level

[@laurastepicREALTOR]

This video is super helpful! Thank you!

[@allana3438]

If you haven’t done so already, can you please do a video on teaching the stretchy trot circle with young horses?

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

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[@ceecee8274]

Whats good exercises to keeping your ankles as mobile as yours are? is this natural?

[@jardaynawerlinlaurent7573]

Can you pretty please do First level Test 2?? I've benefited so much from this video and it's time for me to move on. But I'm not ready for First level Test 3!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Thanks for watching Jardayna, I'll be looking at doing more specific tests in the future!

[@kristahawes384]

Amelia will you be posting a First Level Test 3 2019? I would love to watch and learn as usual! Thank you

[@saltcreek7434]

Ok is this test a and is this also for 2021 I have a dressage show this weekend and I don’t know the pattern

[@goldenstallion3362]

Very useful🐎

[@catherinecarden4581]

I have a horse show comping up and I am doing test B and level test 1 😅

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Good luck!!

[@catherinecarden4581]

Thank you

[@Miss-Laine]

Oh my gosh, that looks very difficult for a first test! 😢

[@elitehptrim]

Thank you Nice work

[@margohardy1994]

Beautiful sitting trot and lovely mover… Amelia come to Va. to teach