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Equine Rider Therapies

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: 82216600

Address: 223 Grote St 5000 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://saintegratedtherapies.com.au

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25.01.2022 The bond between a girl and her pony can allow them to achieve the impossible. This is a great display of true horsemanship. Watch the ponies ears, constantly ...listening to their rider, both communicating beautifully with eachother. Just amazing! This is Violaine Ferrandez riding the amazing Licorne du Mas and this, is MOUNTED GAMES Produced by Murren Addison Follow our Instagram for more: https://instagram.com/mountedgamesworld?igshid=emk0024icgr0

24.01.2022 #TBT How to Ride the Posting Trot: A Skeletal View Posting trot is a gait many riders struggle to learn and struggle to do well. It may feel difficult to stay ...with the movement of the horse, or to avoid the feeling of easily being thrown off balance. We are often taught rising trot with the chant of up, down, up, down, but the actual movement of posting isn’t really about going up and down. Also, one of the most common pieces of riding advice, heels down, when done in the wrong way, can actually make posting much more difficult. In the video below, Wendy Murdoch shows how to ride an effortless posting trot, using a horse and rider skeleton to show the correct movement. To Learn More from Wendy Visit: https://www.effortlessridercourse.com/join.html

23.01.2022 To help all friends who are not from Italy we have translated the last post into English: One of the most common mistakes made when riding, and that makes horse...s assume bad postures, concerns the use of hands. Actually, the hand acts on the whole back of the horse and can modify its shape and functions. As a reference point we should start from the natural movement of the horse’s neck which is just the extension of the dorsal, lumbar and hip movements. As we all know, in the gaits characterized by head and neck in a slight up and down pattern the neck moves in such a way as to make the horse walk as Nature has decided it had to, while obviously respecting its health and well-being. The undulations produced by the movement of the legs propagate up to the horse’s neck, head and mouth. But let’s see what happens if we interfere with this natural movement. If the rider keeps his hands still - we are talking about walk and gallop- the horse can do two things: 1) either it keeps its instinctive and physiological movement, thus touching (going against) the bit regularly (twice every four beats when walking and once every gallop stride); 2) or, as most horses do, it stops and blocks the neck following the movement of the rider’s hand, so as not to suffer the useless pressures in its mouth. This block of the neck, however, has some consequences. To do so, in fact, the horse must stiffen all the muscles of this part and this will lead fatally to the reversal of the cervical spine, followed by the dorsal column among other things, until it gets to the hips, which will move away inexorably from the centre of the horse. Let's take a real fact as example. If a horse is trained and used to move its neck in a natural way, it would be enough that the rider, who is following that movement with his hand, slows down and stops his movements, thus slowing down and stopping those of the horse’s neck, to see it stop instantly, willingly and in balance, almost without realizing it. The case of the horse who has been deprived of the use of its neck is different: without being able to move it, the horse would have stood still, but the rider on its back insisted on moving and so it did, but in that blocked and harmful way we have just observed. The only thing to do in order to stop will be just pulling the reins... thus worsening the whole situation, of course.

22.01.2022 We’ve compiled a list of Carl Hester's useful tips that can be used by every rider from Pony Club to Grand Prix... www.equestrianlife.com.au//Training-tips-from-the-master-C Carl Hester #eqlifeaus

16.01.2022 Ideally we want our horses equally balanced between both reins and both legs. You will always be told though to ride your horse from the inside leg to the outsi...de rein. This is because the inside leg creates the power and push from the inside hind leg (and therefore from both hind legs), and the outside rein catches that energy and makes it available to the rider for lateral work, transitions and changes of direction. We should also make it clear that the simple explanation is that the outside (outside rein) of the horse is usually the side closest to the outside of the arena. In lateral work it is the side away from which the horse is bent; for example, if you are leg yielding across the arena from M to K, in leg yield to the right, the horse will be bent left so the right rein is the outside rein. Horses evade the bit when they are uncomfortable in their mouths. That can happen for a number of reasons. The most common one is that the rider has unsteady hands. The rider’s hands may be seesawing or pulling or constantly bumping the horse’s mouth and the horse looks for a way to get away from the annoyance. The bit may be too thick or too wide for that horse’s mouth or the horse may have a dental problem. The bit may fit the horse well but be the wrong bit in a particular rider’s hands. Horses that have been ridden in draw reins often go behind the bit when the draw reins are taken off. Evasions take various forms. Some horses tend to go above the bit. They raise their heads high, tense their neck, tighten their back, and tense their hindquarters, often because their conformation predisposes them that way in the first place. The result is that they cannot step off correctly with their hind feet. Horses commonly evade the bit by going above it when the rider’s hands are unsteady or when there is not enough forward motion. The rider may be tentative and doesn’t allow the horse’s forward motion, the rider may not know how to use driving aids properly to send the horse forward, or the rider may not have the strength and coordination to ask the horse to move forward freely. Other horses go behind the bit by curling their neck and putting their noses to their chests to avoid the hand and bit. This is a harder evasion to correct than going above the bit. Horses commonly go behind the bit when, again, the rider’s hands are unsteady. Bits that are too large, do not fit properly, and draw reins are other contributors to the problem. If a horse is worked in a leverage bit with a chain under his chin, he is more likely to try to evade by going behind rather than above it. The problem with both of these evasions is that they quickly become habits. A trainer with good hands may help the horse learn how to quietly accept contact with the bit again. However, when a habit becomes deeply ingrained, the horse will want to fall back into it whenever someone with just average riding skills makes him the least bit uncomfortable again. When unsteady hands are the root of the problem, the rider needs to work on an independent seat. That means the rider can ride in balance with quiet hands. The rider should never use the reins for support or balance and the hands have to be able to work independently of the rider’s seat. Only then can the rider apply the aids independently and correctly. To achieve an independent seat, the rider has to work his or her way up the levels starting with relaxation, then balance, following the horse’s motion, applying the aids and coordinating the aids. With an independent seat, the rider can finally influence the horse. To understand how unsteady hands feel to the horse, pair up with a buddy and play the bit game. One person holds the bit while the other holds the rein and applies pulls, bumps and other motions. Simulate the motions you typically use when asking your horse for turns, half halts, and halts and you’ll have a greater appreciation of your horse’s viewpoint. If a horse has developed a bit evasion because of its rider’s unsteady hands, that rider’s first goal should be to work on getting her hands independent of her seat. For example, if she can follow the motion of the canter with her seat, her hands should not be following the motion, too. A simple test for this is to see if she can drop her pinkie onto the horse’s neck and keep it there. If she can’t, her hands are bouncing. Another test is to hold the whip horizontally from hand to hand and hold it against the horse’s neck to see if one hand is moving more than the other. Working without reins on a longe line is a time-honored way to help a rider develop an independent seat. Once the rider has an independent seat and her unsteady hands are no longer the issue, she can begin to work on undoing her horse’s evasive habit. She can longe her horse in side reins or work him in a round pen with side reins. The steady, elastic contact of side reins helps the horse understand that reaching for the bit can be comfortable after all. Putting the horse on the predictable pattern of a circle can help set a good rhythm and encourage the horse to relax. It is critical to get the horse to relax in order to correct the evasion. Like longing, the horse working on a circle understands where he is supposed to be and he will start to experiment with reaching for the bit. The outside rein is really important in all lateral work as it prevents your horse from bending too much to the inside or falling out over the outside shoulder. Exercises such as leg yields, shoulder-ins and spiraling out on a circle all help a rider to get the correct feel for the balance of how much outside rein is enough. Another excellent way to encourage rhythm and relaxation is to work the horse over low cavalletti or ground poles. These also encourage the horse to stretch forward and down. When he does this and finds that he can now trust his riders hands to be steady and soft, the horse will begin reaching for the bit. Although it is not an evasion of the bit, some horses learn to lean on their riders hands for balance. Half halts and transitions can help these horses bring their hind legs farther under their bellies and carry more of their weight on their hindquarters. As the horse steps under himself more, he becomes better balanced and can soften in front. If your horse evades the bit, one of the first things you should do is have his teeth checked by an equine dentist to make sure there is nothing causing him physical discomfort. Then make sure that the bit is the right size and is fitted correctly. The bit should not be too thick or too thin. It should not stick out either side of the horse’s mouth nor should it pinch the lips. If the bit hangs too low or too high in the horse’s mouth, it can bump the teeth and make the horse uncomfortable. With a snaffle, there should be one or two wrinkles in the lips so that the bit is seated firmly in place. A dropped, figure eight or flash noseband can help hold a snaffle in place so it cannot slip sideways through the horse’s mouth if the rider takes too much rein on one side or the other. Make sure the throatlatch is not so tight that it restricts the horse’s breathing and that all of the bridle straps lay flat, not twisted. A straight line from the bit through your hand, to your elbow, which makes "the action of the rein go through to his body." What do those words mean? That the energy coming into the bit returns full circle, back through the neck and spine, to help him carry his weight on his hindquarters and bend his joints more athletically. A firm feel of the bit, which maintains the connection from you horse's hind legs (his engine) into your hands. Take a good, solid half pound to one-pound feel in each hand. Ideally he'll seek the contact; if he doesn't (the reins will be loopy), shorten--but be sure to combine shortening with riding him forward from your legs. Otherwise, you'll back him off, particularly if he's used to no feel. Consistency, meaning the reins don't go loopy, then tight, then loopy again. Consistent contact is inviting because it never changes; he always has the same reassuring feel from your hand. I'd rather see a contact that's a bit too firm than repeatedly take and then lose contact with his mouth--which punishes him with every step he takes. Elasticity. When you think "elastic," think "elbows." Grease up those elbow joints until they naturally open and close according to your horse's gaits. In the walk and canter, when he uses his head and neck in a forward-and-back motion, follow him with your elbows, letting them go forward toward his mouth with every stride, then back to their position by our side. In the rising trot, his neck stays fairly still but you move up and down; to keep your hands steady, your elbows need to compensate. Even contact means you feel equal weight in both hands because your horse isn't hanging on either rein. To offer even contact, keep your hands softly closed around the reins your thumbs the highest point and each hand mirroring the other. When is contact uneven? When one hand is higher than the other. When both hands are not the same distance from your body. When the angle or position of one hand is different from the other's. To apply the connecting aids, give a three-second combination of leg, outside rein, and, if needed, only as much inside rein as necessary to keep your horse's neck straight. At the walk, lightly close both legs as if asking for that hundred-percent, wholehearted forward response you've been practicing. This time, however, rather than allowing him to go more forward, contain his energetic response by closing your outside hand into a firm fist and holding it. He may bend his neck to the outside; if he does, straighten him by lightly vibrating, squeezing/releasing, or pulsing your fingers on the inside rein, remembering always that the degree to which his neck is bent to the outside tells you how much inside rein to use. Use your aids in this order of importance: first, legs to create the energy; second, outside rein to contain the energy; third, inside rein--only as much as necessary--to keep his neck straight. After a few seconds, relax your outside hand (remember, the relaxation--reward for finishing the connecting aids--is as important as the connecting aids themselves) and return to the maintenance feel you had before. If the horse is always comfortable with his bit, the bridle, and his rider’s hands, bit evasions will not get started in the first place.

15.01.2022 How does a dental student who's allergic to animals become a mobile veterinary physiotherapist? Through a lot of hard work, and a little encouragement from a fu...rry friend. Check out the true story of Hazel Potter, who stopped at nothing to achieve her dream of working with animals: https://www.cliniko.com//meet-hazel-potter-travelling-phy/

13.01.2022 A long read, but a great discussion of leg aids and training.

11.01.2022 Pushing the heel forward to get your heels down moves the base of support forward putting you on your horses forehand and decreases your base of support. Red li...ne is line of gravity from hip. Orange lines form base of support triangle, which has decreased in size and moved forward in braced heel photo. #murdochmethod #riderposition #equitation #heelsdown #horsemanship #effortlessrider #horseriding #eventrider #dressagerider #horsebackriding See more

09.01.2022 Do nerves affect your riding? Maybe you consistently under perform in high-pressure situations. The Flying Change video series aims to support equestrian riders... to improve their riding when nerves and fear become a barrier. This 4-part series discusses why riders might feel anxious when competing and explores ways to empower them to respond effectively with their horses when difficult thoughts and feelings show up. Jacqui Sandland hosts the series, along with special guest Jonah Oliver. Both are performance psychologists with extensive equestrian backgrounds. Sandland is a former national eventing rider and horse trainer. Oliver has worked with a number of international level riders in Australia, Germany and The United States. Together, they have produced a world-first training series that explores in-depth psychological concepts in a relatable and digestible format. For the cost of one riding lesson, you can keep hours of psychological content forever. www.vimeo.com/ondemand/theflyingchange 10% of December Sales will be donated to the South Australian Country Fire Service. PLEASE SHARE :) Thanks to Rory and Sandy at PodBooth for assisting with this production

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