Description
Classical Dressage Day Clinic
Immerse yourself in a clinic that looks at both equine and rider biomechanics, with methodology derived from Academic Art of Horsemanship principles, addressing aspects of the equine partnership, connection and refined communication as well as developing correct biomechanics, with functional movement for the horses soundness and longevity.
With a goal to develop strength and longevity through correct alignment, posture, balance and movement. Creating stability & support of both body and mind.
The two day clinic consists of three one on one sessions, where riders have the opportunity to work from the ground or in saddle. The theory segment, delves into a deeper understanding, through visual learning of anatomy and function as well as Q & A.
Ridden sessions work through balance and precision of the seat and how the horse moves beneath the rider and how we can influence the horses swing, balance and engagement with correct biomechanics of the rider.
Specific and individual exercises will be explained and worked through to improve the horse’s musculoskeletal imbalances and restrictions with movement therapy, aiming toward correct spinal alignment in lateral motion.
From the ground, riders have opportunity to explore the art form of in hand support- another wonderful tool and skill that helps both rider and horse to develop understanding of the exercises, while allowing the horse a chance to discover their balance and alignment.
Rehabilitation for both the body and the mind is also a part of the clinics, learning how to help the horse rebuild damaged and compromised structures or recover from psychological trauma.
Lessons are tailored to suit the specific horse and riders individual requirements and are suitable for ALL disciplines and levels, from young unbacked horses, through to performance level.
People just embarking on this journey are warmly welcomed!
If you are someone who loves to learn, is open to evolving for both horses and yourself, I highly suggest joining us for a clinic.
CLINIC FORMAT; Practical Participants will receive three one on one sessions over the two days with theory and discussion time held over lunch.
Auditors will be privy to watching and listening to lessons as well as the theory components.
Clinic Fee; Practical Participant $585 – Auditing $60 for one day or $100 for both days
LOCATION: 65 Casey Rd, Ashbourne, VIC. Please speak with Rebecca Kriegs for horse yard requirements.
Contact details – rebeccakriegs373@gmail.com or 0401076488
50% Deposit (non refundable) required to confirm booking. Payment details are on checkout.
Please BYO Lunch/snacks.
Potential topic discussions;
Spinal Alignment – How it creates balance, settles the horses mind, creates symmetry & straightness.
Neurological connections and pathways
Forward and Open and why it is important.
Longitudinal Bend and rotations and how it influences posture
Junction points & why it is important to ensure they are supported correctly when in motion
The Nuchal Ligament
Indicators, what to look for?
Restrictions and how we discover them and then help them through therapy in motion.
Rider Biomechanics and the influence our seat has.
Rider Aids
Connection & Partnership
Equine Biomechanics
Identifying Functional and Dysfunctional movement
Creating Functional Movement to improve horses performance
Rehabilitation
Common ailments and how we can help
Correct alignments in lateral work and how it improves the horses ability for all disciplines
Harmonious Training
True Collection and how it is created.
Straightness Training
The ‘short cuts’ and what to avoid.
