What strategies do you use with your horse at a new place? Has your horse surprised you with being better (or worse 😩) than you expected away from home?
I was one of the lucky ones who was able to meet Amelia in person at the show. She is as sweet and genuine in person as she is in her videos. Her smile is infectious. It was such a pleasure to watch her ride and see her in person. I thanked her for the videos, but I want to thank her again!!
So nice to hear all your tips and what you are dealing with and sharing this with your followers. Makes so much sense and is very helpful as I go through the same.
Thank you Amelia. I really do struggle with estimating warmup time. At home it can take a while to get her loosened up and moving, but at shows, with the extra adrenalin she's more responsive and I run out of horse way sooner.
Thank you Amelia - another wonderful video. You are always so generous with your honesty and proving really helpful tips. Having that trust with my horse is everything. I found that practicing good breathing techniques and patterns is hugely helpful. I recommend the book "Breath, New Science of a Lost Art" by James Nestor. What an amazing read, specifically about the importance of nasal vs. mouth breathing. Always so happy when an email/video from you pops up!
Thanks Amelia,. I am travelling wth my young horse. He is so well behaved, and robably better than at home. I am very trict with his ground work and I am sure that is one of the important keys. I work him exactly the same as you do. Yes it can be scary, as E was cut late, Anda chestnut tb..that's how the cookie crumbled. I'm 71, not old but bold. I love what you do for dressage people. Best wishes from Australia
Great video once again. I've been watching your videos for the last month or so and they all seem to be very informative. Thanks for sharing and not been selfish.
October 2019 was our first show, for my four year old mare. It was her first trailer ride. She went in and came off the trailer like she's done it a million times. Result, one first place (70,8%) and one third place. She behaved like experienced show horse.
Great video! Certainly relevant to me because I now have a green 4-year-old gelding that I'm looking forward to taking down centerline next season. (I'm in Colorado, so it will be awhile). I appreciated the footage of you riding your horses and especially Junior! Thank you for sharing!
These videos are helping so much I have started to send money. Each video has touched on topics helpful to me with my mare. I am going to try the ear bonnet. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
With my OTTB, when I'm getting ready for a rodeo what helps him the best is letting him eat before we perform. I think him having his head down and thinking about food helps calm and distract him. With my younger gelding, hand walking when we first arrive and moving this feet helps calm him.
hi.. I'm jayden. I am also learning horseback riding and your explanation is helpful. Where are you? I'm in Korea. If I have a chance, I want to get an education from you. I have a competition, so I am taking training in jumping these days I will watch your video well. I hope your UA-cam will prosper, too.
This video was cheerful and positive and gave me the lift I needed to put things in perspective. Keep in mind the diversity of age and lifestyle of your viewers. For instance, you bet, I want that 5 mil, but I also need another 40 years so the money wouldn't solve the problem. And if you develop that one-tempi serum, the dressage world will beat a path to your door. Thanks for your advice and feedback. Always welcome.
Do you have any tips/tricks/theories when it comes to lunging your horses? Specifically how do you keep track of what you’ve done on each lead? Do you track the time or count the circles? I.e. walk 1 minute vs walk two circles or another example would be trot canter transitions for 3 minutes vs doing six trot canter transitions. I hope that makes sense lol
I was wondering if you could do a video of one of your show rides and narrate for us your cues. I watch you and they seem invisible as they should be. Also tell us how you handle any mistakes that may occur. Oh and perhaps a video on your tack. It all looks impeccable hanging behind you. I would like to know your routine and how you care for it.
Good idea! I hate cleaning tack and my bridles used to be such a mess... but now I have a groom that helps me get through my day and keep everything neat and organized!!!
Any ideas or strategies for seasoned horses that still get jittery and spooky no matter how often they are away from home? Also what's your advice for between tests? I read in your email that you should keep your warm up and test the same length as your regular ride at home, but what do you do when you have a second test within an hour. I've tried both putting the horse away and then re-warming up quickly and just riding through the time (quietly) but I find neither really keeps the horse feeling focussed and the horse is never as good for the second test....
Hi! Yes this is tricky when you have 2 tests. Sometimes I find it's easiest just to ride one if your horse is worse on the second test. How often do you ride twice in one day anyway? If you do have 2 tests it depends how much time you have between rides but if it's 45 minutes or more I would get off and let the horse relax for a bit and then do a short mini warm up for the second ride.
@@AmeliaNewcombDressage OK yeah, thanks. I also seem to have an awkward gap between them - like 38 mins. I've never ridden only one test. I only show one day and to make it worth the trip - I show at least 2 if not 3 (at the very lower levels) in the day. Maybe I should start practicing that at home - riding, taking a break and then riding again? Or just sticking to one test at the show since I know the second one is going to be garbage anyway? lol
What strategies do you use with your horse at a new place? Has your horse surprised you with being better (or worse 😩) than you expected away from home?
Make sure I know the grounds myself first without the horse then plan the route and the work.
For sure! Great tip!
I was one of the lucky ones who was able to meet Amelia in person at the show. She is as sweet and genuine in person as she is in her videos. Her smile is infectious. It was such a pleasure to watch her ride and see her in person. I thanked her for the videos, but I want to thank her again!!
Awe! Thank you! It was so nice to meet you!
The bonnet with ear muffling is great...first time seeing that...thank you, Amelia xo
Yes! It really does help!
So nice to hear all your tips and what you are dealing with and sharing this with your followers. Makes so much sense and is very helpful as I go through the same.
Super advise. Very timely at this time of year!
Thank you Amelia. I really do struggle with estimating warmup time. At home it can take a while to get her loosened up and moving, but at shows, with the extra adrenalin she's more responsive and I run out of horse way sooner.
Thank you Amelia - another wonderful video. You are always so generous with your honesty and proving really helpful tips. Having that trust with my horse is everything. I found that practicing good breathing techniques and patterns is hugely helpful. I recommend the book "Breath, New Science of a Lost Art" by James Nestor. What an amazing read, specifically about the importance of nasal vs. mouth breathing. Always so happy when an email/video from you pops up!
That sounds like a really good book!
Thanks Amelia,. I am travelling wth my young horse. He is so well behaved, and robably better than at home. I am very trict with his ground work and I am sure that is one of the important keys. I work him exactly the same as you do. Yes it can be scary, as E was cut late, Anda chestnut tb..that's how the cookie crumbled. I'm 71, not old but bold. I love what you do for dressage people. Best wishes from Australia
Thank you Kathryn! And thank you for sharing your story with us.
Amelia’s equitation is impeccable!
I wish! I've still got work to do!!
Amelia you are my inspiration! Thank you for all you do.
Beautiful horses, beautiful rider!!
Great video once again. I've been watching your videos for the last month or so and they all seem to be very informative.
Thanks for sharing and not been selfish.
Beautiful riding, Amelia!
October 2019 was our first show, for my four year old mare. It was her first trailer ride. She went in and came off the trailer like she's done it a million times. Result, one first place (70,8%) and one third place. She behaved like experienced show horse.
Super informative and lovely riding, thank you.
THANKS!!!!!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! You pick excellent topics to discuss. I really appreciated this one.
Great video! Certainly relevant to me because I now have a green 4-year-old gelding that I'm looking forward to taking down centerline next season. (I'm in Colorado, so it will be awhile). I appreciated the footage of you riding your horses and especially Junior! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks you Amelia for this great advice!
These videos are helping so much I have started to send money. Each video has touched on topics helpful to me with my mare. I am going to try the ear bonnet. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
I always appreciate your videos.
With my OTTB, when I'm getting ready for a rodeo what helps him the best is letting him eat before we perform. I think him having his head down and thinking about food helps calm and distract him. With my younger gelding, hand walking when we first arrive and moving this feet helps calm him.
Awesome thanks so much🤩👌❤️
Thank you for such a helpful video. Will definitely try the sound proof ear bonnets!
They really do work!
i enjoy and appreciate very mucho your videos, from spain
Gracias!
Good timing with this video. My horse will be going for competition in Nov.
Good luck!!
Thanks. Fingers crossed. Will be doing dressage 1A and jumping 60cm.
hi.. I'm jayden.
I am also learning horseback riding and your explanation is helpful.
Where are you? I'm in Korea.
If I have a chance, I want to get an education from you.
I have a competition, so I am taking training in jumping these days
I will watch your video well.
I hope your UA-cam will prosper, too.
Thank you! I am in California. Good luck with your riding!
This video was cheerful and positive and gave me the lift I needed to put things in perspective. Keep in mind the diversity of age and lifestyle of your viewers. For instance, you bet, I want that 5 mil, but I also need another 40 years so the money wouldn't solve the problem. And if you develop that one-tempi serum, the dressage world will beat a path to your door. Thanks for your advice and feedback. Always welcome.
Thanks for watching!!
Do you have any tips/tricks/theories when it comes to lunging your horses? Specifically how do you keep track of what you’ve done on each lead? Do you track the time or count the circles? I.e. walk 1 minute vs walk two circles or another example would be trot canter transitions for 3 minutes vs doing six trot canter transitions. I hope that makes sense lol
I was wondering if you could do a video of one of your show rides and narrate for us your cues. I watch you and they seem invisible as they should be. Also tell us how you handle any mistakes that may occur. Oh and perhaps a video on your tack. It all looks impeccable hanging behind you. I would like to know your routine and how you care for it.
Good idea! I hate cleaning tack and my bridles used to be such a mess... but now I have a groom that helps me get through my day and keep everything neat and organized!!!
Any ideas or strategies for seasoned horses that still get jittery and spooky no matter how often they are away from home? Also what's your advice for between tests? I read in your email that you should keep your warm up and test the same length as your regular ride at home, but what do you do when you have a second test within an hour. I've tried both putting the horse away and then re-warming up quickly and just riding through the time (quietly) but I find neither really keeps the horse feeling focussed and the horse is never as good for the second test....
Hi! Yes this is tricky when you have 2 tests. Sometimes I find it's easiest just to ride one if your horse is worse on the second test. How often do you ride twice in one day anyway? If you do have 2 tests it depends how much time you have between rides but if it's 45 minutes or more I would get off and let the horse relax for a bit and then do a short mini warm up for the second ride.
@@AmeliaNewcombDressage OK yeah, thanks. I also seem to have an awkward gap between them - like 38 mins. I've never ridden only one test. I only show one day and to make it worth the trip - I show at least 2 if not 3 (at the very lower levels) in the day. Maybe I should start practicing that at home - riding, taking a break and then riding again? Or just sticking to one test at the show since I know the second one is going to be garbage anyway? lol
definaly worse (sorry for my english, im not good at spelling.)