Love Solving The Problems of Challenging Horses
(Listeners’ Choice)
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This interview was previously published in 2018 Brendan Bergin (385)
About Brendan
– Brendan has been interested in horses since before he could walk or talk but coming from a non-horsey family it was an uphill battle breaking into the equine industry which he found to be a closed shop. Though his parents were both supportive, it was difficult to get started. Brendan and his wife were fortunate enough to buy a yard about 5 years ago. Now it is a small flourishing riding school bringing on the younger generation of equestrians. Brendan hopes that they can realise their goal of producing horses up the competition ranks. At present they have young horses and breeding stock which should form the backbone of their competition horses in the future.
Brendan is a produced rider who has been fortunate enough to have trained and worked with with top trainers from around the world including:
-Working for Rob Lovatt FBHS and Tim Downes FBHS and their yard in Stafford, UK.
-Working for Jonathan McLean Event rider in Melbourne, Australia.
-Working for Susan Kjaergaard former top 100 Grand Prix Show Jumper
-Carole Broad FBHS
-William Micklem FBHSBrendan is committed to building his skills and qualifications by travel and training and last year achieved the BHSI (BHS5PCCH), IGEQ International Level 3. His main area of interest is training rider and horse combinations particularly partnerships with problems. Learning theory and biomechanics are his main underpinning interest.
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Brendan’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall” Confucius
Who Has Inspired Brendan
– Carole Broad FBHS
– Rob Lovatt FBHS
– Tim Downes FBHS
– Jonathan McLean (042, 144, 172, 211LC(042), 292, 318, 348, 378)
– Susan Kjaergaard
-William Micklem FBHS
– Jane Kennedy and family
Recommended Books
– ‘Equitation Science’ by Paul McGreevy & Andrew McLean
– ‘Whole Heart, Whole Horse: Building Trust Between Horse and Rider’ by Mark Rashid
– ‘Ride From the Heart’ by Jenny Rolfe
About This Episode
– Brendan discusses the importance of taking your time, striving to improve the welfare of the horse and learning to spend time, keeping it simple and opening your eyes and looking.
Time Stamps
02:14 – “Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time you fall” Confucius
03:22 – How Brendan’s Aunt introduced him to horses
05:14 – Original plan was to be come a vet but ended up working as a coach instead
06:55 – Want to learn, have an ability to tough through the tough times, have staying power, love of horses and strive to improve the welfare of the horse.
09:15 – What Brendan learnt from Andrew McLean about negative reinforcement
10:20 – How Andrew McLean, Jonna McLean, Jane Kennedy & family and others have inspired Brendan
13:20 – Strive to stand on the shoulders of giants”
14:00 – Breeding his first foal and wondering how they will develop
15:30 – Teaching children with Autism
16:27 – Achieving the BHSI, which Brendan failed several times but eventually achieved a pass
17:28 – The 8 year old mare, which is the first horse Brendan brought and who is a road map of his errors and successes
19:02 – Every horse is an individual
19:24 – Learning to be humble when teaching, also learning to slow down and look at what is happening around.
22:57 – Normally every problem that arises is with communication, remember to break down the problem into smaller steps
25:00 – Every horse and rider has a favourite side – left or right
26:00 – Books by Andrew McLean and Paul McGreevey, Jane Rolfes and Mark Rashid
28:35 – Swimming and starting a young horse
29:58 – Spend time, keep it simple and open you eyes and look
31:15 – Contact: see details below
Brendan’s Contact Details
Phone: +353 1285 8718 (Dublin)
Email:
Website: www.BerginEquine.com
Facebook: Bergin Equine
Also Listen to
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”
Music
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