Description
The key to horse friendly training AND good performance
| In this course: ‘Compassionate Training For Today’s Sport Horse’, Dr. Karin Leibbrandt of 4dimension dressage at Equicare Plus in Holland clearly explains the science behind proper training, and guides you towards a regime that will give you the results you want.
This course consists of 37 video lessons – presented over 10 topics. Whether you are an equine professional or amateur, this course will give you the key to horse friendly training AND good performance. |
No previous experience in online learning is needed to take this course consisting of 10 topics with 37 professionally shot videos and easy-to-complete quizzes so that you can test what you know.
Below, is a list of what you should be able to do after completing each topic:
Topic 1:
- Recognize a balanced horse
- Identify the signs of a straight horse
- Discuss how to train a horse forward, downward and out
- Discuss the consequences of low, deep and round training
- Discuss the importance of a training schedule
Topic 2:
- Discuss natural crookedness of the horse
- Explain why a horse is naturally crooked
- Discuss imbalance of today’s modern sport horse
- Discuss why natural crookedness is a problem for the ridden horse
Topic 3:
- Discuss coordination of the vertical plane
- Discuss coordination in the horizontal plane
- Discuss coordination in the lateral planes
- Discuss coordination in the diagonal plane
Topic 4:
- Explain the “L.C.R.S” Diagnostic system
- Discuss how to recognize imbalance using the L.C.R.S. Diagnostic System
- Discuss coordination in the diagonal plane
Topic 5:
- Discuss a horse’s posture and body language
- Discuss finding balance in the core
Topic 6:
- Discuss balance problems under saddle
- Identify a left bent/right bent horse
- Discuss the quality of contact between horse and rider
- Discuss balance problems in the horse’s body
Topic 7:
- Discuss what to consider before you start training
- Explain exercises to improve the balance of the horse
Topic 8:
- Discuss using zig zag techniques to improve vertical balance
- Explain some difficulties in using zig zag techniques
- Discuss the benefits of zig zag techniques in improving vertical balance
Topic 9:
- Explain the difference between the loose rein and the hard rein
- Identify mistakes related to connecting the loose rein
- Discuss connecting the loose rein going to the right and to the left
Topic 10:
- Explain how to release the hard rein going to the left
- Discuss common problems riders have when releasing the rein to the left and to the right
- Identify correct and incorrect release of the rein
