Surviving the Unexpected – Fall Safety Training for Horse Riders
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Surviving the Unexpected – Fall Safety Training for Horse Riders
By Popular Demand we have re-published this episode. Each weekend we are choosing the most listened to and commented on episodes for you to enjoy.
This interview was previously published in February 2018 (Lindsay Nylund) (137)
About Lindsay
– Lindsay comes from a gymnastic background and is the founder and creator of Horse Rider Fall Safety Training, teaching recreational riders, professional riders, jockey and track work riders the skills to enable them to react safely in the event of a fall. He recently presented a session at an international jockey safety conference in Dubai.
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Lindsay’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– It is not enough to know how to ride, you must know how to fall.
Who Has Inspired Lindsay
– Dr Caron Jander (Winston Churchill Scholarship)
– Diane Bennit (Talking Horses)
– Akos Kovacs (Lindsay’s First Gymnastic Coach)
Recommended Books
– ‘Surviving the Unexpected Fall Safety for Horse Riders’ by Lindsay Nylund
About This Episode
– Lindsay discusses why it is important to learn how fall safely so that it reduces the risk of serious injuries.
Time Stamps
01:03 – It is not enough to know how to ride, you must know how to fall
02:22 – Horse riding in the off season in the US on an Athletic Scholarship
03:28- How Lindsay’s gymnastic background started the safety program background (2015)
06:49 – Skills needed to start learning how to respond if you fall
13:15 – Results of survey taken on the number of falls taken.
16:31 – Learning things from a different perspective from different people.
17:25 – People who have been supportive
18:36 – How Arcos Covar inspired Lindsay
21:40 – How Dr Karen’s findings helped Lindsay and the feedback from riders helps keep training relevent
24:16 – Getting riders to attend courses and necessary equipment
27:20 – Why when falling it is important to let go of reins and then tuck and roll
30:12 – ‘Surviving the Unexpected Fall Safety for Horse Riders’
31:15 – Travelling and do courses all over Australia
33:22 – Under take a basic exercise program as this will help your riding
35:04 – Contact: see details below
Lindsay’s Contact Details
Phone: 0416 043 058 or +61 416 043 058
Email: horseriderfallsafety@gmail.com
Website: horseriderfallsafety.com.au
Facebook: Lindsay Nylund
Music
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