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For further details and booking informaon visit www.bournefield.co.uk or email [email protected] To evaluate the horse effecvely it is essen- al to have a thorough understanding of the principles of anatomy, biomechanics, confor- maon and posture. With this is mind, the course will evaluate and consider: · Conformaon and posture · Muscle development · Muscular strengths and weaknesses · Stability versus flexibility · Movement and compensaon paerns · Balance, strength and stability · Asymmetry · Gait irregularies · Subtle lameness This course is suitable for qualified thera- pists from all disciplines wishing to hone their assessment skills, revise techniques or explore new ones to add to their toolbox, is a mix of theory, observaon, praccal demonstraons and small group sessions. It also provides the opportunity to share informaon and discuss cases with other praconers in a relaxed and supporve environment. Assessing Movement and Posture CPD Course for Equine Therapists Friday 27th April 2018 Bournefield Animal Rehabilitaon Centre, Union Road, Bradfield, Reading, Berks, RG7 6AA
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For further details and booking information visit www.bournefield.co.uk or email [email protected]
To evaluate the horse effectively it is essen-tial to have a thorough understanding of the principles of anatomy, biomechanics, confor-mation and posture. With this is mind, the course will evaluate and consider:
· Conformation and posture · Muscle development · Muscular strengths and weaknesses · Stability versus flexibility · Movement and compensation patterns · Balance, strength and stability · Asymmetry · Gait irregularities · Subtle lameness
This course is suitable for qualified thera-pists from all disciplines wishing to hone their assessment skills, revise techniques or explore new ones to add to their toolbox, is a mix of theory, observation, practical demonstrations and small group sessions. It also provides the opportunity to share information and discuss cases with other practitioners in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Assessing Movement and Posture CPD Course for Equine Therapists
Friday 27th April 2018 Bournefield Animal Rehabilitation Centre, Union Road, Bradfield,
Reading, Berks, RG7 6AA
For further details and booking information visit www.bournefield.co.uk or email [email protected]
Gillian is an equine anatomist, biomechanist, BHS Senior Coach, professional Sports and Remedial Therapist and author with a first class honours degree in Equine Science and Business Management. Gillian is passionate about horses and anatomy and sharing all she knows for the good of the horse. She specialises in assessing pos-ture and movement, devising exercises for improving performance and educating horse owners. She is well known for her anatomical painting on live horses which she uses for her teaching.
Gillian has ridden and competed up to Advanced level British Eventing. Noteable events include: winning and best rider under 25 rider at Gatcombe in 2007, representing GB at Necarne CCI** in 2004. Ridden Team Chasing, British Dressage and British Showjump-ing. Riding for Great Britain at the Student Rider’s Nations Cup in Aus-tria 2004 and Canada 2006 where she achieved Individual Gold for dressage. Gillian currently owns 2 horses including the legend Freddie Fox and Artistic Flair, a youngster which she has started and is begin-ning to event.
With a bubbly, engaging presentation style, a deep knowledge, a passion for anatomy and biomechanics and with the welfare and comfort of the horse in mind, she gives lectures all over the world to riders, therapists, saddlers, farriers, vet schools, artists in fact anyone keen to learn more about horse anatomy or biomechanics or who is looking to ride and train succesfully in harmony.
About Gillian:
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Provisional Timetable:
08.30 Registration and Coffee 09.00 Welcome, Introduction and Theory 09.30 Postural Assessment: Classroom session 11.00 Coffee Break 11.30 Assessing Movement: Video based Classroom session 13.00 Lunch 13.45 Assessing Posture and Movement in Hand: Practical Demonstration
14.15 Assessing Posture and Movement in Hand: Practical session 15.00 Tea Break 15.30 Assessing Movement on the lunge: Practical session 16.30 Discussion: Classroom session 17.00 Close
Prerequisites: All participants must provide proof of professional equine therapy qualification and current professional indemnity insurance. Familiarity with and an understanding of the movement and the superficial muscles of the horse is useful for this course. Recommended Reading: How Your Horse Moves: A unique visual guide to improving performance by Gillian Higgins with Stephanie Martin Posture and Performance by Gillian Higgins Horses Inside Out – The DVD: Movement from the Anatomical Perspective by Gillian Hig-gins
For further details and booking information visit www.bournefield.co.uk or email [email protected]
Price:- £175 including VAT. Places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis and only once payment has been received. Tea, coffee, home-made cakes and a light lunch is included. Places to Stay: Stanford Dingley B& B Cock Ln, Stanford Dingley, RG7 6LP. 0118 974 241 The Bull Inn Stanford Dingley, Reading RG7 6LS. 01189744582 Best Western Reading Calcot Hotel. Bath Rd, Calcot, Reading RG31 7QN Flexistay Reading West Aparthotel. Bath Rd, Padworth, Reading RG7 5HT Notes and Venue: If you have any problems on the morning of the course please ring Megan on 07809170147 or Gillian on 07947242262 Certificates of Participation will be issued. Course notes will be provided. We have a lovely dry and warm classroom but we do not have an indoor school so if the weather is bad please bring waterproof clothes!
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