How to Ride First Level Test 1

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In this video I talk through First Level Test 1 and how to ride the test movements. Good luck everyone!!! I hope this helps.
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[@wewewewewewewew2076]

So much info and directions. Imma need a lot of time to memorize this stuff

[@jadewycheung]

Hi Amelia, i love watching the test and explanations at the same time! it helps so much. I am nowhere near any test level, but I still learn a lot ! thanks! x

[@carolinlarson4089]

Thanks Amelia! I love seeing demos of lower level tests. Also, nice to see how you recommend we correct little (“expensive”) things that all riders have to learn to respond to their horse doing, no matter the test level.

[@barbaramartin8861]

Fabulous! Thank you for this expertise!

[@annpowers6854]

I just island hopped to get more horses! There is a show with dressage tests here! August 25th! I have 3 weeks to prepare with 2 or 3 new mounts! 😅😂🤪⚡️🚀⚡️

[@danabman]

Hi! is there any chance we might see an updated first level 1 video? I find your drone overhead shots incredibly helpful and I'm moving up to first level next season!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Thank you so much for your feedback!

[@lmelstrom]

Love this video-so helpful! Could you post an updated 2019 level one test? The changes aren't big , but i'd love to see you ride them! Thank you!!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Yes! I have one coming soon! And a new online course on first level!!

[@kyliedelauren]

thank you for making this. thank you Mrs.newcomb for getting A to do this! I literally used you as my coach in the warm up on my cell phone for this exact test and guess what?! we won the class. Can you do L1T3? I am going for qualifiers and would love your help. thank you Amelia you are an amazing rider and coach thank you

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Yay! Congratulations. Yes I will work on Training 3 😀

[@kyliedelauren]

Dressage TV first level test 3. Sorry typo!!

[@mary-jomaur7210]

Thank you for posting these generous and thoughtful videos. I really appreciate it.

[@snickercappydo]

This type video is so helpful! I’m making the step from training level to first level but I’m still having stretchy trot issues. Would love to see a video on just that. My horse takes big steps and swings but his head is down with his nose out not down. Please help!

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

I just made one for you!!

[@shellygeiger2626]

And it's fabulous! ! So helpful thank you!

[@CarolD54]

Super helpful! Thank you!!!

[@lenka68100]

Thank you for the video! This year USDF made some small changes in this test. Lengthen strides on diagonal are now, H-P and K-R trot, H-V and M-P lengthen stride in canter. Nice riding and explanation.

[@krasipenev6730]

This is great, thank you so much :)

[@readwriteteach]

Anyone else think this is a weird test? It seems busy, tricky, almost trappy in its uneven reciprocal bends and quick transitions. Not a fan. That said, I'm old-ish. First level tests seemed more straightforward back in the Pleistocene.

[@lusitanocowgirl]

Super helpful!👍

[@joan9569]

Beautiful! Thank you.

[@maggy1338]

Greetings from Kentucky, Super 1stT1 video. Loved your explanations! ; An excellent tool for helping myself and my students! Your generosity is greatly appreciared! Thank you.

[@nsc217]

Why does everyone say the poll should be the highest point in training level. Anyone with eyes can see that the poll is not the highest point at any point in this video... The poll is slightly below the highest point

[@juttamuller6488]

great help to memorize the tests ...thank you ;-)

[@EE-zd6xh]

can you do 1:2 as well? I see you did 1:3. Thanks! :) I really appreciate these to help me memorize tests.

[@rochellesmith9733]

How do you keep his poll up...what do you Do?

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

To keep the poll up. Make sure your position is correct. Shoulders back and seat connected. Really the horses should bring up their poll because the hind quarters lower. You can also raise your hand slightly for a second to lift the poll. But make sure you don’t keep riding with your hands up.

[@maryadams889]

Your horse is beautiful.

[@stephanelafargue4709]

Long times of rising trot is no good for thé horse a bout balance on thé shlulders n suppleness

[@AmeliaNewcombDressage]

Hi there! I think you might be confusing rising with sitting trot. And yes, if your horse's back isn't lifted and supple, sitting prematurely or for longer periods of time can be hard on them :)

[@stephanelafargue4709]

@@AmeliaNewcombDressage yes siiting trot is very difficult without bouncing cause thé horse has To give his back N it is good To alternate with rising trot or stay rising complètely To avoid bouncing on thé back of thé horse Steve more of 50 y of experience But i think bad this new fashon of long times in rising trot

[@fjthjffjfj3999]

What up

[@Addy._.1218]

Fj Thjf Fjfj trying to ride first level with an Arab. You?

[@michellecooper5753]

He's beautiful

[@emmyennit]

Pleaseeeee put your heels down!

[@spandexcellence]

This is a helpful explanation of why dressage riders don't focus on getting their heels down as much as other disciplines: "Jumpers/hunters etc. jam the heel down as a balance mechanism; however this renders the lower leg near ineffective for giving sensitive, 'invisible' aids, as well as forcing the lower leg forward. In dressage, the whole aim, in fact it is an FEI rule, is to have the aids appear invisible, and the whole picture to be 'effortless'. Yes the heel MUST be the lowest point of the ride - it is down, but just enough to allow the flow of weight to travel down the back of the leg and to balance in the ball of the foot and heel, allowing for more of the weight to be in the seat than the leg. As a dressage rider, ideally I want 99% of my aids to come solely from my seat alone, thus I need my centre of balance to be over my seat bones, not jammed down the back of my heel. I need to be able to apply 'invisible', sensitive aids with the leg, again this is not possible if the heel is jammed down, causing tension in the lower and upper leg." www.horseforum.com/horse-riding-horse-activity/dressage-riders-heels-58372/page2/

[@suekinney999]

@@spandexcellence I agree with you. When we force our heels down it makes the leg aids less effective and tightens the leg and hip, which causes bracing and tension in our entire body. When we do this and lock the leg/hip it is then near impossible to sit the trot without bracing, which results in a very uncomfortable ride for both us and our horse. It is also much more difficult to use our seat as an effective aid. Watch videos of the top dressage riders and you will see that their heels are not jammed downward which allows for a loose leg and hip which then allows us to communicate via our seat and leg. There is so much more to say, but I'll stop here. :)

[@urszulastaszczak3288]

TIEREGVELEREI. 👎