Biomechanics and Structural Analysis of both Horse and Rider 
Lecture Itinerary
East Coast  - Telephone: (860) 482-4413 
West Coast  - Telephone/Fax: (775) 884-4680


 
1.  Introduction:
Understanding the most advanced science of human movement mechanics today, Classical Ballet Training

2.  Postural Mechanics:  Upper Extremity

A:   Correct alignment and muscle control
B. Understanding Common Mechanisms of Upper Extremity Joint Injury:       Cervical Spine, Shoulder Complex, Arm, Wrist, Hand

3. Postural Mechanics:  Lower Extremity

A:   Correct alignment and muscle control
B. Understanding Common Mechanisms of Lower Extremity Joint Injury:
        Lower back, Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot

4.  Equestrian Specific Application:  Rider Mechanics

A. Understanding the Mechanism of Common Rider Injuries

5.  Practical Application:  Rider participation

        A.  Upper Extremity Alignment, Flexibility and Muscle Control
        B.  Lower Extremity Alignment, Flexibility and Muscle Control
        C.  Learning to Control the Body in saddle
        D.  The Mechanics of Turning, Control of the vertical Axis of the Body.

6.  Presentation on advanced analysis, correction and retraining for the international level dancer and Olympic development program.

A.  Explanation of Private Analysis, Correction and Retraining     Sessions for the Rider.

B.   Application of the corrective procedures to increase functional range of motion on the international level  dancer and Olympic level athlete to yield immediate changes in the performance of high level equine athletes in the hunter-jumper, dressage, cutting, barrel racing and reining disciplines.



Private Consultations Available Upon Request:
One on One consultations include:

1. Analysis:

The body alignment of the rider compared to the ideal alignment illustrated in classical ballet training. Discrepancies are analyzed to define the specific problem areas that are limiting performance.

2. Correction:

Many alignment problems are due to restrictions on the muscle and tendon level.  Structures that exhibit abnormal tension and hypersensitivity are isolated and a corrective procedure is used to increase the elasticity of each structural restriction.  This results in  an immediate change of the functional range of motion of the joint complex.

3.  Retraining:

This newly established spine and extremity range of motion is then incorporated into a specific retraining program.  This includes helping the rider develop a new awareness and control of correct alignment.   After the private consultation,  the rider is given specific stretches and instructions on how to integrate the corrections into every aspect of their equestrian specific training program.