“Ten Ways To Get The Most Out Of A Training Session”
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”
About This Episode
“Ten Ways To Get The Most Out Of A Training Session”
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“Ten Ways To Get The Most Out Of A Training Session”
1. Remember you are coaching the horse!
– You cannot force the horse to learn
2. Have a good frame of reference to evaluate your training and to measure improvement
– Give rider a method to achieve personal best regularly
3. Do your homework.
– Cross Country – pop over ditches
4. Get a good coach who can see the big picture.
– Are you at the end of the road?
5. Do regular SWOT and SMART analysis
– Monthly SWOT – my riding, my horse, strengths
– Specifics, Measurables, Achievable, Realistic, Time bound (SMART)
6. Make a plan to increase a skill each day. But don’t be a slave to the plan.
7. Remember who is responsible for what!
– Look and plan, speed, direction, position, balance, rider
– Supervisor, overseer, team manager
– Everything else – jumping, cruise control
8. Use equipment to help you evaluate your progress
9. Variety will develop your specific discipline
– Mental well being of the horse -ethical
10. Give yourself stars and a wish after every session and write them down!
Time Stamp
01:36 – 1. Remember you are coaching the horse!
04:00 – 2. Have a good frame of reference to evaluate your training and to measure improvement
06:45 – 3. Do your homework.
11:10 – 4. Get a good coach who can see the big picture.
15:05 – 5. Do regular SWOT and SMART analysis
20:35 – 6. Make a plan to increase a skill each day. But don’t be a slave to the plan.
26:20 – 7. Remember who is responsible for what!
31:30 – 8. Use equipment to help you evaluate your progress
35:05 – 9. Variety will develop your specific discipline
42:05 – 10. Give yourself stars and a wish after every session and write them down!
46:05 – Contact details see below
Brendan’s Contact Details
Phone: +353 1285 8718 (Dublin)
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Website: www.BerginEquine.com
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