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RSVP Free Groundwork Webinar (happening 8am PT today!): https://amelianewcombdressage.com/fre... Join my Groundwork Super Pack course: https://amelianewcombdressage.com/ult... Free Competition PDF Guide: https://amelianewcombdressage.com/fre... Free Independent Seat Webinar: https://amelianewcombdressage.com/fre... Free Patterns and Figures PDF Guide: https://amelianewcombdressage.com/lea... #dressagerider #horsetraininggroundwork #equestrian Did you know that you can (and should) start teaching your horse to bend before you even get in the saddle? If your horse is hollow, stiff, heavy in the reins, or struggles to bend, sometimes the best place to start is on the ground! I was teaching a clinic earlier this month in Maine, and I had a student come in with a young four-year-old horse. He was very braced and inverted, so I had her get off, and we worked on a little bit of groundwork by teaching him to bend from the ground and respond to the pressure of the bit she was able to get on and not only bend and turn him more easily, but also get him round! It was so cool. Groundwork is such an incredible tool, and many people don't know how or just completely forget to use it. Whether I'm working with a young horse, a green horse, or an FEI horse, I incorporate in-hand exercises into my daily and weekly routine. And here's why... When you're riding, your horse has to figure out how to bend while also carrying your weight. If they're already stiff or tense, that can make things even more difficult! By practicing from the ground first, you can break down the aids and help your horse understand what you're asking before you get on. In this week's video, I'm sharing two simple groundwork exercises that will help your horse become softer, more supple, and more responsive to your aids. Step 1: Teach your horse to bend the neck Start by standing just behind your horse's shoulder. Take a little contact on the inside rein and wait for your horse to soften and bend their neck toward you. The moment they give, release the pressure! This is something I always teach using the principle Aid, Reaction, Release, Repeat. You apply the aid, wait for your horse to respond, immediately release the pressure, and then repeat. And remember, even the smallest try deserves a release! That's how your horse learns what you're asking. Step 2: Teach your horse to move their hindquarters Once your horse understands how to bend the neck, you can start introducing the leg aid. Ask for a little bend, then gently apply pressure with your hand where your inside leg would normally go. You're looking for your horse to step their inside hind leg over and across. As soon as they take that step, release and reward! This is actually one of the first steps toward teaching your horse the concept of inside leg to outside rein, which is so important in Dressage. The best part? You can practice these exercises for just a few minutes before you ride! Over time, your horse will start to understand the rein and leg aids more clearly, making it easier for them to bend, relax, and respond when you're in the saddle. Happy Riding! Amelia 00:00 Introduction 01:37 Simple Bending 05:34 Teaching Bend Through the Body 06:52 Final Tips, End of Video