Dressage with Amelia
Episodes
Growing & Developing with your Horse Q&A
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s Growing and Developing With Your Horse Q and A was a really special one, as my mom JoElyn stepped in to host it. She shared so much wisd...
Horse Personality in Training Q&A
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last night’s Q and A was such a fun conversation about horse personalities and how to adjust your riding to match the horse you have. Stacie joined ...
Independent Seat Webinar Replay
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday I held one of my all time favorite webinars, the Independent Seat Webinar, and I’m excited to share the replay with you. If you’ve ever ...
Soft Hands & Following Elbows Q&A
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!Last night Nicole from Team Amelia stepped in to teach a super helpful session on soft hands, following el...
Effective Leg & Following Seat Q&A
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm travelling so Nicole from Team Amelia stepped in to host a Q&A on developing a clearer leg, a softer following seat, and more effect...
Suppleness & Throughness Q&A
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Q and A we focused on creating real suppleness and throughness in your horse. We also talked about gratitude month and shared a few u...
Confidence in the Saddle Q&A
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s Thursday Live was all about building confidence, on the ground and in the saddle.Germán and I dove into one of the most important (and ...
Celebrate the 30 Days to Round Winners With Us
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s live session was one of our favorites of the year, celebrating the incredible riders, horses, and transformations from the 30 Days to Ro...
Introducing Lateral Work Q&A
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s live was a solo session, Germán was off at a hockey game, so it was just me chatting about introducing lateral work and sharing a few e...
Troubleshooting Flying Changes Q&A
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s Q&A focused on one of the trickiest moments in dressage training - late or inconsistent flying changes - and how to fix them. We als...
Preparing for Flying Changes Q&A
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Flying changes can feel like one of the biggest hurdles in dressage. This week’s Q&A was all about breaking them down into clear steps, building...
Five Training Pillars for Progress Q&A
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s live Q&A centered on the core training principles that keep you and your horse progressing, even when things get tricky. We also cha...
Controlling the Shoulders Q&A
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are zeroing in on controlling the shoulders - how your rein placement, leg aids, and bend keep the forehand on track - plus quick coachin...
Success in Connection Q&A
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we dove into what “connection” really looks and feels like—and how to build it step by step so roundness becomes reliable, rideable, a...
Finding the Right Frame and Contact Q&A
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s live was all about one of the trickiest (and most important) topics in dressage: contact and connection. What do those words really mean...
Training for Longevity Q&A
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Nicole from Team Amelia stepped in to answer your questions on keeping our golden oldies happy, healthy, and moving well into their senior ...
Mastering the Canter Q&A
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Improve Your Balance in the Saddle Q&A
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re diving into rider position — from balance and strength to saddle fit and stirrup length — and how each affects your security and...
Posture & Alignment Q&A
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last night's session was all about posture! Whether you're slouching at your desk or looking at your phone, posture affects everything — and especia...
Lightness in the Bridle Q&A
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s chat started with… no questions! But that didn’t stop us from diving deep into some really meaningful (and practical!) topics.In thi...
The Circle of Energy Q&A
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the Training Scale Masterclass—why it matters, how it helps, and how you can apply it in your daily rides....
Building a Good Foundation Q&A
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last night Germán and I has a great chat about the Training Scale and how it helps for training your horse. We had some great questions sent in so we...
Riding Inside Leg to Outside Rein Q&A
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you watch this week's YouTube video? Germán and I have been giving each other lessons this week! In this week's video Germán is riding Poppy and...
Connection & Balance Q&A
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you watched this week's YouTube Video yet? Watch it here, see Germán working on transitions with Poppy to help his connection and balance with h...
Bootcamp Q&A - 6pm FB Live
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
night's live we had a super quick session as we have so much prep to do for tomorrow's Bootcamp session, we're going to be doing an epic demonstratio...
Why You Should Ride with Others Q&A
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last night Germán and I talked about how to ride in the arena with other riders. Nothing is worse than not knowing who has right of way, so we shared...
Rhythm, Tempo, and Energy Q&A
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating the Canter Challenge Winners
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last night we announced the winners of our epic 30 Day Canter Challenge, I am so proud of each and every one of you!
Planning Out Your Improvement Q&A
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last night Nicole from my team stepped in to host the live session. She guides you through a thoughtful and strategic approach to planning your improv...
The Secret to Soft, Quiet Hands Q&A
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last night's live was all about the secret to sofy, quiet hands. We started with a great question about the correct rein length for communicating with...
Improve Your Independent Seat Q&A
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last night we were talking about the Independent Seat. Did you see this week’s YouTube featuring Ingrid Klimke and her best tips to develop an indep...
#MotherKnowsBest - A Chat About Horses and Family
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Mother's day just around the corner, I was honored to have my mom JoElyn on the live last night. We shared some amazing memories from the past fe...
Top Exercises to Improve the Canter Q&A
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are all so excited for the Canter Challenge so last night we were talking all about my favorite exercises you can use to improve your canter.The 30...
Ride with Confidence Q&A
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Next Thursday, May 1st is the first day of my 30 Day Canter challenge, I am so excited about it!The canter can be a tricky transition to master, but i...
Suppleness Through the Body Q&A
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 30 Day Canter Challenge is officially open for enrolment, it’s going to be a fantastic 30 days, and I’m giving away $10,000 to the top transfo...
Posture and Balance in the Saddle Q&A
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In last night's live we talked about posture and balalnce in the saddle. This is something you need to be mindful of all the time. Slouching also mean...
Structuring Your Ride Q&A
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last night we talked about how to plan your ride. It’s so important to look up, looking up helps you create a plan for where you want to go. Your ho...
Preparing for the Canter Q&A
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last night we talked bout how to prepare for the canter. The better your basics, the better your canter! We shared tips on improving your canter, and ...
Relaxation and Suppleness in the Walk Q&A
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last night’s live was a little different as I was live from the horse show in Del Mar. Today I’m riding the PSG and the I1 on Saturday so that’s...
Suppling a Tense Horse Q&A
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you watched this week’s YouTube video? I would recommend watching it as it’s a really interesting one. I taught a symposium in Idaho late las...
Improve Your Position, Improve Your Horse
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last night we talked about rider position, what we can do to improve our rider position, and most importantly, how improving our position can improve ...
How to Keep Your Hands Still Q&A
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are talking about keeping your hands still because that was this week's video, and it's something we sometimes don't realise they're moving quite s...
For the Love of the Horse: Friday LIVE From the Barn
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear our live from the barn and meet Germán's new mare! Here's the link to RSVP for my rider position webinar. And if you want to watch th...
For the Love of the Horse: The Newlywed Game, Equestrian Edition
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last night Nicole hosted the Newlyweds Game, Equestrian Edition where I competed against Germán and against the chat, and it got really competitive! ...
For the Love of the Horse
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am planning some extra live sessions for Valentine's week, to celebrate how much we love our horses! Make sure you tune in for Thursday's ...
The Bending Aids
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last night we had a great chat about relationships. We reflected on our relationships with people and with our horses. We got a really exci...
Riding an Older Horse Q&A
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last night in the live I talked about riding an older horse, considerations to make for an older horse, and the wonderful partnerships people have wit...
The Secret Behind Half-Halts Q&A
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last night Nicole had a great session with you guys all about half halts. We had so many questions sent in about half halts and as a licenced judge an...
Relax a Tense Horse Q&A
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last night Germán and I talked about hot, tense horses and horses that jig, so they get anxious and can't quite settle. It can be so offputting when ...
5 Day Bootcamp Wrap Up
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you all for an incredible Bootcamp experience!Listen in to hear all the highlights of all 5 days!To keep your momentum going, join me in Strides...
Three Tips for Planning Your Ride Q&A
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In last night's session Germán, Nicole and I talked about our tips for planning your ride, and how to plan your rides depending on your horse. So you...
Live 2024 Recap!
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In last night's live we reflected on all of the successes and everything we have achieved in 2024. We have added so much free content to out YouTube c...
Happy Holidays + What's Coming Next Year!
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! I had a really great ride on Kensington and got 12 one tempis! What have you achieved in 2024? We were so h...
Motivational Hacks for Equestrians Q&A
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In yesterday's live we had so much fun as Germán and I were joined by both Nicole and Olivia! We had a great discussion on transitions and everyone s...
Alignment from Head to Toe Q&A
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bend & Suppleness Q&A
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In last night's episode Nicole, a licenced Judge and FEI rider, went live to talk to you all about bend and suppleness. Listen in to hear the differen...
Thanksgiving Live - Online Learning
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday was our final live for Thankfulness Week where Nicole, Germán and I chatted about how much tech has changed and evolved to allow us to trai...
Live Ride from the Barn - Exercises We're Thankful For
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving! Today we're live from the barn to talk about our favorite exercises that we're thankful for and live ride th...
Thanksgiving Live - Community We Are Thankful For
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last night as part of our week long Thanksgiving celebration, Nicole went live to talk about our great community that we are so thankful for. We have ...
Thanksgiving Live - Coaches & Sayings we are Thankful For
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our second session of our Week of Thankfulness, Nicole, Germán and I had a live session last night where we talked about coaches and sayings and e...
Thanksgiving Live from the Barn - Horses we are Thankful For
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kicking off our week of thankfulness, Nicole and I had a live chat from the barn about horses that have changed our lives that we are so thankful for....
The Canter Transition
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last night Germán and I had a great live all about the canter. We had so many great questions from the audience about their horses.Next Thursday is T...
Build a Healthy Topline
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last night we had a super discussion about building topline, Germán had some really interesting points to make and we had some great questions from t...
The importance of Groundwork
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well it has been a week! It's kind of ironic that we had a groundwork webinar on Sunday and had planned to talk about groundwork today, because this w...
Is your seat effective?
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up on our Halloween episode and listen to our Q&A on the independent seat!Don’t forget to RSVP for our groundwork webinar on Sunday! https...
Celebrating our 30DTR 2024 Challenge Winners!
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In last night's episode we celebrated not only our winners of the challenge, but all of the students who participated and worked so hard on themselves...
Managing a Spook
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we are talking about how to handle a spook. Germán and I chat about what’s important in order to stay safe working around or w...
Anticipation isn't a "Bad" Thing
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In tonight's episode Germán and I share our stories and memories of learning flying changes, what went well and what went wrong, and how we worked on...
Preparing for Flying Changes
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Germán is back this week for the live video! Hear our recap of last weekend's horse show, it was a great show and a lot of fun. I also share the comm...
Importance of Continuing Education
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode JoElyn and I are talking to you from the horse show at the LA Equestrian Centre. I'm showing this weekend and showed Harvey and Kensig...
Lateral Work & Suppleness
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s live Q&A I kept it short and sweet. I talk about getting your horse supple with lateral work, I also shared updates from some of my ...
Contact & Connection Highlights
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a little different! This week I held a live webinar on Contact and Connection during my usual Q&A session. I've pulled out some of...
Riding on the Bit
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More round! Get your horse on the bit! Have you heard these things before? They are common things you may hear about horses and riding, but sometimes ...
Why Self-Carriage?
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do you know about the concept of “self-carriage”? This is such an important aspect of effectively riding and training horses, but can often b...
Corners vs. Circles
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the difference between riding a circle and a corner? How does contact and connection play a role? In this week’s episode you get to hear mo...
Contact and the Rein Aids
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know how to use your rein aids effectively? It’s important to know how to use these aids in an intentional way so that we aren’t just pulli...
Rider Position and Balance
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our horses are our mirrors. That’s why I am such a strong believer in effective rider position. In honor of the Olympics and the equestrian events f...
Riding During Rehab
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know how to help your horse build muscle? This week of Dressage with Amelia focuses on how you can help support your horse’s muscle developme...
Suppling a Stiff Horse
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like your horse is stiff as a board? Sometimes it can feel frustrating and like you are stuck! In this episode, Germán and I discuss...
Inside Leg to Outside Rein
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the phrase we've all heard before... but what does it really mean?! Inside Leg to Outside rein can feel like a concept that is hard to understand...
Training Up the Levels
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Training Scale is so important for so many reasons… including being important from a Dressage judge’s perspective! This is a special episode o...
Contact & The Training Scale
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Thursday’s session, we talked all about the concept of contact within the training scale. An essential aspect of riding that ensures effective co...
Rhythm and Counting
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Dressage with Amelia is all about Rhythm! Rhythm is the basis for everything, it effects every part of the ride. Establishing the rhyt...
And the Winner is...
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The moment we have been waiting for! This week is an extra special episode of Dressage with Amelia… we announce the winners of our Sitting Trot Chal...
Consistency in the Bridle
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you establish steady contact? How is your horse’s bridle fit part of steady contact? This episode of Dressage with Amelia dives into these im...
Supple and Straight
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is your horse crooked? Hard to bend one way? You are not alone! This week we are focusing on straightness and why this is an important part of the Dre...
Planning for Progress
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Dressage with Amelia answers a question that many riders have… how do you make a training plan for you horse and work towards progre...
Amelia's Journey
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Dressage with Amelia focuses on Amelia’s riding journey and how she has managed adversity while working for horses. Hear more as she...
Amelia, Germán and JoElyn LIVE from the Horse Show!
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a special edition of the Dressage with Amelia podcast. Special guest and Amelia’s Mom, JoElyn, join Amelia and Germán and are recor...
Sitting Trot 101
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about the sitting trot. Amelia and Germán break down how to get yourself and your horse ready to sit the trot, the benefits of fo...
Trot Transitions
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Dressage with Amelia focuses on the brand new Sitting Trot Challenge. Enrollment is NOW open! These challenges are such a cool way to ...
Developing Roundness
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Dressage with Amelia is all about developing roundness. Amelia talks about her weekend at a clinic in Colorado and shares her biggest ...
5 Exercises to do BEFORE Sitting Trot
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Check out this audio version of Amelia's brand new resource: 5 Exercise to Do Before the Sitting Trot. In this audio, you will hear Amelia break down ...
Contact & Connection
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Dressage with Amelia focuses on Contact & Connection. Amelia and Germán answer audience questions about working with their horses...
Relaxation & Rider Mindset
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Dressage with Amelia is all about something that all of us as riders work on at some point or another… relaxation and mindset! Ameli...
Show Prep Q&A
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week is all about horse showing! We are lucky to have our resident Team Amelia licensed judge, Nicole, leading the session and sharing her perspe...
Clarity of the Dressage Aids
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses all about our rider position and the Dressage aids. Hear more about why giving your horse clear and effective aids is so importan...
Balance and Adjustability in Dressage
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Dressage with Amelia focuses on balance and adjustability. What do these two terms mean and how are they relevant in riding? Hear more...
Pirouettes Made Simple | Webinar Replay!
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen on the go! For a limited time, you can listen to the audio from my brand new Pirouette webinar. Tune in and hear... What is a pirouette? What a...
How Do I Engage My Horse's Hind End?
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Dressage with Amelia is about al things engagement! Tune in to hear more of Amelia and Germán’s tips on getting more engagement in ...