Description

Classical Horsemanship clinic!

Kassie is a coach in both equine and rider biomechanics. Kassie follows classical principles that address both the rider and horse to ensure soundness and correct biomechanics and function of the horse. In her one on one coaching sessions, riders will work through understanding the balance and precision of the seat and how the horse moves beneath the rider. Exercises will be prescribed and worked through to improve the horse’s musculoskeletal imbalances and restrictions with the movement therapy, aiming at correcting spinal alignment in lateral motion. Lateral exercises are discussed as to how they work and why they are important in developing the horse’s strength, coordination, suppleness and soundness and how to make them correctly so that they are improving the horses body and mind.
Riders can also explore the art form of in hand work which is another wonderful tool and skill that can help both a rider and horse develop an understanding of the exercises while giving the horse a chance to discover balance without a rider above. In hand also offers the handler the skill of training the eye to see what is correct and what is not and how and when to make the subtle corrections to help the horse maintain balance and alignment. Horses that are often highly strung or ‘hot’ benefit greatly from in hand work.
Clinics are suitable for all horse and rider levels, all breeds and all disciplines. Green and young horses welcome.

Join us and fully immerse yourself in 2 days of classical dressage, biomechanics and academic teachings where science and a holistic education come together to offer you and your horse an incredible journey that will transform your relationship with your horse. Develop the partnership you have always wanted with your horse.
Kassie presents clear and quality coaching which engages and connects with students. You can achieve your goals with sound healthy horses, in both the body and mind. Kassie invites all levels of riders from entry level through to the highest levels of riders. From trail riding through to professional riding Kassie welcomes all horses from all breeds and disciplines.
Unlock yours and your horse’s potential!

CLINIC FORMAT:
This 2-day clinic gives riders the opportunity to immerse themselves into their education and develop their skillsets through 3 private lessons. With 2 Theory components, this clinic offers thorough insight to both the practical and theoretical aspects of classical dressage, giving each participant a comprehensive, intensive, and inspiring clinic.
Rider Participants are encouraged to spectate all lessons as this is also a part of the education over the 2 days as horses and riders work through the specific work related to their combination.
Spectators are also invited to join.

Clinic Fee; Practical Participant $525 – Auditing $60 a day or $100 for both days
50% Deposit (non refundable) required to confirm booking. See Terms and conditions upon booking.
BYO Lunch & Chair.
Please contact the venue to organise facilities for your Equine on

LOCATION:

Topics that are covered include but not limited to;
Spinal Alignment – How it creates balance, settles the horses mind, creates symmetry & straightness.
Neurological connections and pathways
Forward and Open and why we create it.
Longitudinal Bend and how it influences posture
Transverse Rotations and how it influences posture and strengthens the horse.
3 Main 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
The exercises we use in motion to help our horses health and wellbeing.
Straightness Training
Before & Afters
The ‘short cuts’ and what to avoid.