Last night's session was all about posture! Whether you're slouching at your desk or looking at your phone, posture affects everything — and especially your ride.

We cover:

• Why posture matters on and off the horse
• Shoulder mechanics and how they affect your contact
• The truth about collapsing through your middle
• Common issues like leaning forward and keeping your heels down

I also shared some lessons I've learnt while recovering after back surgery — and how that experience shifted my mindset around rest, fitness, and not giving up on what you love.

Happy Riding,

Amelia

PS. I've got a free webinar on the independent seat this Sunday at 12 noon PT! You’ll get tons of helpful info on developing a more secure and following seat — RSVP if you haven’t already!

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 this episode, we talk about:

• My takeaways from riding with Steffen this week
• A brilliant quote from Christine Traurig
• Why lateral suppleness must come before longitudinal – and how that shows up in the saddle
• Loose shoulders, hips, where tension might be coming from
• And, most importantly, taking a moment to appreciate the people who support us in our horse journey. Please post below with #grateful, and let me know who you are most grateful for in your riding journey

We also shared an update on upcoming events, 30 Days to Round is coming in September and our upcoming Independent Seat webinar is on August 10th.

Happy Riding,

Amelia

PS. Check out my Contact and Connection Quiz here!

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. Enrollment is closing Monday, so this is your reminder to join if you haven’t already!

We chat about:

• Why the training scale is the foundation of all good riding
• How to use it as a problem-solving tool in real time
• The power of having a system vs. winging it with your horse
• Real-life training stories (both good and frustrating!)
• What makes the Training Scale Masterclass different
• A fun quiz at the end to place common exercises into the correct level of the training scale

Plus, we break down one of Germán's recent rides on his young mare using the training scale step-by-step—and yes, the emotional rollercoaster of good days vs. bad ones is very real!

Don’t forget: Enrollment for the Training Scale Masterclass closes Monday!