Teaching Riders With Disabilities To Connect With Their Horse, Become More Coordinated and Improve Results at School
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This interview was previously published in 2018 Renee Holzinger (265)
About Renee
– Renee is vaulting in a squad, showjumping yard and horse skills through RDA volunteer work.
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Renee’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– Life is about moments, create them, don’t wait for them
Who Has Inspired Renee
– Gail Ciblic
– Tristan Lowe
– Joanne Eckles
– John Eckles
– Darryn Fredicks (074)
– Frank Bassinger
Recommended Books
– ‘Equestrian Vaulting: A Handbook For Vaulters and Vaulting Trainers’ by
– Training for Vaulting Coaches: Compulsories and Kur
– Pony Club Manuals
– ‘The BHS Complete Manual of Horse & Stable Management (British Horse Society)’ by Josephine Batty-Smith BHSI
About This Episode
– Renee discusses why it is important to do your homework from your riding lessons, so you can perform and connect with your horse.
Time Stamps
01:30 – Life is about moments, create them, don’t wait for them
02:50 – Renee’s mum taking her to feed the horses down the road and sitting on a rocking horse and not wanting to get off.
04:49 – Renee started vaulting lessons with Gail Ciblic
05:49 – Riding at Arendle
07:40 – Vaulting riders need core strength, have harmony with your horse and good balance.
09:39 – Be able to work the people’s different personalities, especially when there is three on a horse at one time, you need to look after each other
10:30 – How Gail Ciblic, Darryn Fedricks, Tristian Lowe and others have inspired Renee
11:50 – Renee’s first pony champ and ‘Mountain Vale Silky’ has inspired her
12:50 – Coaching at RDA – how riding can improve yourself confidence
14:25 – Do your homework, strength programs can only do so much, you need to be able to connect with your horse
15:48 – Lear your horse skills, have a good mind set so you can control your nerves and work on your fitness
18:00 – Spending time in the UK
20:36 – ‘Equestrian Vaulting’ and ‘Training for Vaulting Coaches’
21:48 – Coaching with Alice Springs at Worgawallen, Queensland State Championships in July and coaching her daughter
22:55 – Create a peaceful mind and awareness before you get yourself in the paddock with your horse. Be mindful of your body language, work hard on yourself, do the groundwork and enjoy the moment.
24:10 – Contact: see details below
Renee’s Contact Details
Phone: 0406 174 732 or +61 406 174 732
Email: reneeholzinger@yahoo.com.au
Facebook: Renee Holzinger
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