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******************************************************************************************* (B) RIDERS Would
need to have experienced two of the three disciplines of
dressage, show jumping and cross country even at
training level. This means
trainees would all have enough confidence to jump over
one metre on a trained horse. The purpose of the course
covers all three disciplines and the understanding of
interelations from one to another. The course is very
suitable for riders who like to gain experience or
regain lost confidence in jumping as well as understandi
ng
the different methods of training a horse. The small
group and variety of horses allows flexibility for
differents levels of riding
ability. ********************************************************************************************
C) HORSES We shall have 12
to 16 horses available (including some of my personal
competition horses for more advanced riders). These will
be divided into three different categories according to
their level of
experience: (i) Well trained: Four of my own
competition horses that would be used for more
experienced riders and dressage lessons. These would be
Irish three-quarter bred, able to jump over 1.25m as
well doing lateral work (shoulder in...etc.)
(ii) Fairly well trained: Five not so
experienced but safe and potentially good prospects for
competition. These will be younger, five to six year old
Irish three-quarter bred at learning stage well able to
do cross country, show jump 1.10m and to do a basic
dressage
test. (iii) School Master: Five hunting type
from 1.55m to 1.75m, suitable for practising jumping and
cross country as well as polishing rider's position
etc... Without worrying about the consequences.
I also have brood mares and young stock to
educate trainees about various aspects of breeding
(handling mare and foals, breeding programmes,
etc.) *******************************************************************************************
D) ITINERARY The
purpose of this programme is to set realistic targets
for each discipline which: -Allow continuity
of training -Inter-relate with other
disciplines, e.g., Tuesday:
DR (
Maintaining paces)- SJ (Useful Paces)- XC ( Control
up/down hill)
Riders will
be invited to ride as many different horses as possible
to their own benefit, in relation to <b>their
fitness potential. We shall take videos of riders during
the week to assess and monitor progress. A more
detailed programme will be discussed with riders at the
beginning of course and following the first
assessment. ****************************************************************************************
TYPICAL DAILY
SCHEDULE -08.30-09.30
a.m.: Breakfast -10.00 a.m : Morning
Rides -12.30 p.m: Lunch Break -1.30
p.m : Lecture / Discussion / Demonstration -2.30
-3.00 p.m : Afternoon rides -5.30 p.m
approx: Free time / or assistance with stable
management if riders wish to take part -7.00 p.m.:
Dinner followed by evening entertainment to include BBQ,
musical sessions and pub visits. Also, one part of an
evening will be spent viewing and discussing
videos. ******************************************************************************************
E)LECTURE / DISCUSSIONS
/DEMONSTRATIONS Topics covered during
these sessions will include the following: -The
horse's a behaviour in the wild -the route to riding and
competing
-Assessing a
horse's attitude, conformation and potential -The
man's expectations- short and long term goals and how to
achieve them
-Approach
-retreat with an untouched horse -Establishing
contacts - principles -feedback
-Creating a
learning environment-familiarisation with new
surroundings and equipment -Concept of
dressage-obedience-training principles
-Working the
horse from the ground -building confidence, flexibility
and strength
-The riding position-comfort, efficiency and
harmony
-Naturaal paces,
variations/lateral balance and work; -Approaching
an obstacle-jumping oxers, verticals, combinations,
courses
-Riding
across the country-the ground, different types of fences
and combinations
-Using the
countryside as a learning asset -Disagreements and
fights-reasons behind the cause, prevention and
cure
I am
planning to take a young horse at breaking stage for
trainees to assist with its progress throughout the
week.
MONDAY Assessment:
On the flat and over jumps
Dressage:
Principles of riding, Correcting positions
CrossCountry:
Building Confidence, Improving balance, Jumping safely
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TUESDAY Dressage:
Establishing and maintaining basic paces,Perfecting
transitions, Achieving an outline
Jumping: Correction of
jumping position, Establishing useful
paces,
Approaching Individual fences at trot and canter-oxers
and verticals
Cross
Country: Balancing horse and rider up and down hill,Approaching
various fences such as water, bank, drops,
ditches, etc...
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WEDNESDAY
Lungeing: Riders
to develop ease, balance and
co-ordination
Dressage:Aiming for
straightness,Introduction to lateral work (Mobility of
quarters,shoulders, leading to leg yielding and shoulder
in)
Jumping:Grid
work, Riding short courses (Inclunding
lines)
Hack:Across
mountains and lakes
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THURSDAY Dressage:
Review of previous day and variations of paces
Cross
Country: Jumping combinations and short
courses
Jumping:
Competition at local show if possible, alternatively a
lesson
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FRIDAY
Dressage:Follow up,
Preparation for riding a test,Prefecting
transitions/variations of paces and lateral work
Jumping:
Review of previous day's competition, Polishing
approaches with increasing difficulty (height, turns,
combinations, related distances), over short
courses
Cross...Country
Increasing difficulty, (i.e., type of fences, height,
speed, etc...)
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SATURDAY Final
Assessment:Riding the three phases of an event or
competing at a local show, subject to demand.
