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0802 – Brendan Bergin 11

January 15, 2021 by Editor Horse Chats

The Rider Reset

 

About Brendan
–  If you would like to know more about Brendan then listen to his previous chats

First Chat (385)   Brendan Bergin

Second Chat (500) Brendan Bergin 2 – “Ten Ways To Develop Control of Speed Over Fences”

Third Chat (550) Brendan Bergin 3 – “Ten Ways To Develop Precision Over Fences“

Fourth Chat (564) Brendan Bergin 4 – “Ten Ways to Develop Acceptance and Thoroughness”

Fifth Chat (640) Brendan Bergin 5 – “Ten Ways To Get Your Head In The Game”

Sixth Chat (669)  Brendan Bergin 6 – “Ten Ways to Help Children Learn Effectively”

Seventh Chat (682)  Brendan Bergin 7 – “Ten Ways To Get The Most Out Of A Training Session”

Listeners Choice (704)

Eighth Chat (715) Brendan Bergin 8 – “Ten Reasons the Rider Needs to be an Athlete“

Ninth Chat (775) Brendan Bergin 9 – “Ten Ways to Develop Logical Training and Development Plan”

Tenth Chat (790) Brendan Bergin 10 – Understanding Run/Flight Response in a Confused Horse

 

About This Episode    

The Rider Reset

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The Rider Reset

The coaching of the rider is often seen as individual parts and it is important to see the rider as a full body unit

1. Established postural and balance precedents
– Heels down
– Move away from prejudice


2. Connecting the body to logical patterns


3. Looking at the body as a unit
– Float

 


4. Programming movement patterns move, bend, rotate, push and pull

– Hook in and pull
– Hook in
– Touch knuckle



5. Tools of the trade
– Neck strap
– Collar (free jump collar)

 


6. The magic of alternative aids

 



7. Integrating the aids (classical conditioning)
– Behavioural Science

 


8. Working across the disciplines



9. Rider responsibilities
– Look and plan
– Speed (right speed for the right job)
– Direction (horse needs to see)
– Balance



10. Evaluating the process.
– Constants
– Variables (direction, speed)
– Scale of Training
– Basic attempt, obedience

 

 

Brendan’s Contact Details
Phone:  +353 1285 8718 (Dublin)
Email:    info@BerginEquine.com
Website: www.BerginEquine.com
Facebook:   Bergin Equine

 

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