Amie Equestrian Accredited Professional Coach

Amie Equestrian Accredited Professional Coach Amie Foster (NEW Page)
BHS Accredited Professional BHS Stage 4 Coach

In a good leg yield, you’re looking for the horse to travel forward and sideways at the same time, while remaining relax...
28/08/2026

In a good leg yield, you’re looking for the horse to travel forward and sideways at the same time, while remaining relaxed, balanced, and responsive to the aids.

The main things to look for are:

* Slight flexion away from the direction of travel. For example, if leg-yielding to the right, the horse is slightly flexed to the left. There should be very little neck bend.

* The horse stays fairly straight through the body. Leg yield is not a lateral movement requiring true bend through the body.

* Inside legs cross in front of the outside legs. Both the forelegs and hindlegs should step across rather than simply drifting sideways.

* Forward rhythm is maintained. Think forward-sideways, rather than sideways first. The tempo should remain regular and energetic.

* Shoulders and quarters stay aligned. The quarters shouldn’t trail significantly behind or swing ahead of the shoulders.

* The horse remains balanced and relaxed. You don’t want rushing, slowing, resistance through the neck, or falling onto a shoulder.

* The rider’s aids remain subtle. The inside leg asks the horse to step across, the outside rein/leg control the shoulder, direction and quarters, while the inside rein asks only for slight flexion.

22/08/2026

Why is rider fitness important? How can this help develop your riding?

17/08/2026

Launching September 2026-AEUK Performance

One of the biggest misconceptions in horse riding is that balance comes from your hands.It doesn’t.A secure, balanced ri...
12/07/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions in horse riding is that balance comes from your hands.

It doesn’t.

A secure, balanced rider is built from:
• A strong, stable core.
• An independent seat.
• Supportive, relaxed legs.

Your hands aren’t there to hold you in the saddle—they’re there to communicate with your horse. If you’re relying on the reins for balance, your horse will feel it.

That’s why fitness away from the saddle matters just as much as time in the saddle.
Strength training, Pilates, balance work, and mobility exercises can all help you become a quieter, more effective rider.

The stronger and more balanced you are, the clearer your aids become—and the happier your horse will be.

What’s your favourite off-horse exercise that has improved your riding?

10/07/2026

‼️Rider Tip‼️

Do you find yourself consistently tipping forward with your upper body? This is often caused by a core weakness, tight hips or ankles, poor balance, or simply a habit developed over time. My goal as a BHS Accredited Coach is to improve rider core stability, posture, and independent balance, so my rider’s can stay tall without relying on the reins or gripping with the knees.

Here are some of the most effective exercises you can do on the ground to improve this most common issue:

Core stability

A strong core helps keep your upper body upright without becoming stiff. Simple exercises to do at home before you ride:

* Planks (front and side) – Hold for 20–60 seconds.
* Dead bugs – Great for deep core control.
* Bird dogs – Improves balance and spinal stability.
* Glute bridges – Strengthens the glutes, which help stabilise the pelvis.

07/07/2026

✨ Freelance Coaching – Now Taking Bookings ✨

I’m a BHS Accredited Professional Stage 4 Dressage Coach, offering private coaching in dressage and show jumping across the East Midlands and surrounding areas, as well as online coaching.

Every session is tailored to you and your horse, whether you’re:�🐴 Building confidence�🏇 Improving your flatwork or jumping�🎯 Working towards competition goals�⭐ Looking to develop your partnership and performance
Coaching is available for riders of all ages and abilities.

💪 From September 2026, I’ll also be offering Rider Fitness Coaching, helping riders improve their strength, balance, mobility and overall fitness to enhance their performance in the saddle.

📍 Covering the East Midlands, surrounding areas, and online.

📅 Limited availability.

📩 Send me a message to book or to find out more!

🐴Rider Fitness tip if you Grip with your knee’s when riding!!🐴Gripping with the knees is one of the most common riding p...
01/07/2026

🐴Rider Fitness tip if you Grip with your knee’s when riding!!🐴

Gripping with the knees is one of the most common riding position issues. It usually happens because the rider is trying to feel more secure, but gripping with the knees often makes the lower leg less stable and the seat less effective.

My aim with my riders when they have to his issue is to improve hip mobility, core stability, and leg independence, while reducing tension in the thighs.

1. Hip mobility (highest priority)

Tight hips often cause riders to pinch with their knees.

Try these daily (can be done at home):

* 90/90 stretch – 1–2 minutes each side.
* Hip flexor stretch – 30–60 seconds each side.
* Butterfly stretch – gently open the hips.
* Deep bodyweight squats, holding onto something if needed.

These help your thigh drape around your horse instead of squeezing.

Amie Foster BHS Accredited Professional Coach and Rider Fitness Performance

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