Details
These seminar/workshops aim to clarify, simplify and demystify, the techniques of riding, through simple, but very detailed explanation and visual demonstration.
For those of you unfamiliar with the Equisimulators, these are machines that simulate the movement of the horse, and are therefore used for teaching the rider to synchronise their own movements with those of the horse. In this way, the rider learns far more quickly to adhere to the saddle, enhancing safety and enjoyment and also, most importantly, saving the horse much discomfort from the rider bouncing about on his back.
We are able to show the rider precisely how to mirror the horse’s movements, in a fraction of the normal time taken to learn by the old ‘practise makes perfect’ methods of teaching. Practise does indeed make perfect, but only the right sort!
Mounted and unmounted lecture demos cover topics such as:
- The secret of ‘invisible’ aids
- Getting your horse ‘on the bit’
- How to ride successful transitions
- Explaining lateral work
You will also have simulator lessons on correct position and how to synchronise your own movement with that of the horse.
We will cover learning ‘feel’, including learning to feel your diagonals in rising trot and not look down, the right moment at which to apply the canter aid.
For those of you unfamiliar with the Equisimulators, these are machines that simulate the movement of the horse, and are therefore used for teaching the rider to synchronise their own movements with those of the horse. In this way, the rider learns far more quickly to adhere to the saddle, enhancing safety and enjoyment and also, most importantly, saving the horse much discomfort from the rider bouncing about on his back.
We are able to show the rider precisely how to mirror the horse’s movements, in a fraction of the normal time taken to learn by the old ‘practise makes perfect’ methods of teaching. Practise does indeed make perfect, but only the right sort!
Mounted and unmounted lecture demos cover topics such as:
- The secret of ‘invisible’ aids
- Getting your horse ‘on the bit’
- How to ride successful transitions
- Explaining lateral work
You will also have simulator lessons on correct position and how to synchronise your own movement with that of the horse.
We will cover learning ‘feel’, including learning to feel your diagonals in rising trot and not look down, the right moment at which to apply the canter aid.
Contact Details
Debbie Johns
0787720 2950
Debbie@enlightenedequitation.com
Location
Eastleigh Farm, Harberton, Totnes, Devon, Devon Get Directions
Event Types / Classes
Training & Demonstrations
Heather has been invited to lecture and teach clinics with the Equisimulator all over the world. She has also lectured with the machine, at the invitation of Cambridge Veterinary School to illustrate rather graphically to equine veterinary students, how poor riding affects the horse’s ability to perform, and how riding related injuries to the horse occur. Heather was guest speaker at the National Conference of Mounted Police Instructors 2000, and also works with the Metropolitan Mounted Police as a consultant riding trainer. Della Orchard was Heather’s working student four years ago, and is a truly excellent teacher. Della is also a fully qualified Bowen Therapist, both Equine and Human.
