|
|
|
| Equestrian Professional Sarah Geike, who
was instrumental in the construction of the guidelines "Rider Biomechanics:
Technical Development for Dressage" for the faculty of the USDF instructor
training program. |
.
.
ONE ON ONE INSTRUCTION OFFERED IN RIDER BIOMECHANICS FOR EQUESTRIAN
PROFESSIONALS
The diverse training backgrounds, experience, instructional methods
and needs of the equestrian professional has prompted the development of a
One on One Rider Biomechanics Program for trainers and judges. This
adaptation of the USDF University
Rider Biomechanics Clinic encompasses a concentrated one on one program
that includes:
- 1. Review and discussion of lecture materials in a powerpoint presentation
covering (a) the science of classical ballet training used to develop
fundamental movement mechanics in Eastern Bloc development programs for sports
such as gymnastics and figure skating, (b) postural mechanics: upper and
lower extremity covering alignment and muscle control, (c) common mechanisms
of injury of the spine and extremities, (d) sports specific applications
in riding.
2.
Private analysis, correction and retraining sessions for the rider.
This includes spine and extremity analysis using the mechanical ideal in classical
training as our comparative reference point. The next step is focused
on increasing flexibility and joint range of motion to optimize alignment
as we would with an elite dancer preparing for international competition.
Then this work is applied to riding specific mechanics on a static barrel
that include the seat, posting, halt/half halt, turn mechanics, spiral seat
and lateral movements.
- 3. Optional: Application of the static barrel exercises, on horse.
- .
As
articulated in the paper "Why Eastern Bloc Countries
Dominated the Gymnastics Field in Sydney," Coaches Information Service:
International Society of Biomechanics in Sports:
- "Postural alignment
as illustrated in correct classical ballet training is the reference point
for the most stable, balanced, integrated relationship of the spine and extremities
that exists. If a movement is executed at any developmental level with incorrect
alignment, the associated spine and extremities will strengthen incorrectly,
leading to joint instability and lack of precision control of the human frame
in space."
|
.
Consultations
Classical Ballet
& Sports Development.
Clinics, Seminars, Biomechanics
Specialist Cerficiations.
.
|
.
.For questions or additional
information, contact:
.
.
.
.
.
Back to SMSI Equestrian
Program Index
. |
|
.
|
