OUT THE SADDLE (OTS) 11 November 2017

Want to improve your seat?

How the human body interacts with the elements around it is important, because incorrect movement destroys the natural synergy. A look at the movement of the rider’s body off the horse is vital to ensure that movement and alignment is correct and efficient. Only then can a program be applied to enhance the movement and improve the alignment on the horse. Assessment and training programs are customized to individuals who wish to improve their comfort and performance on the horse. Once the body is moving correctly the rider can be evaluated for muscle and skeletal weakness or injury and a relevant training program can be provided that will address any issues that the rider my have. The training program along with enthusiasm and healthy dose of commitment from the rider aims to have the rider performing better at than ever before.

You are going to be doing most of the hard work and the achievement is yours too, but you will need: 1) An achievable goal 2) A good work ethic 3) passion

11 November

Introduction and evaluation of riders Off the Horse - R500pp

and cost for spectators R150

18 November

Evaluation rider On the Horse - R500pp

19 November

Evaluation of the Horse - R500pp

2, 16 & 30 December Follow-up sessions to assess progress and adjust program accordingly @ R500pp for all 3 sessions

Out The Saddle - OTS (Training)

Philosophy – To enable the equestrian enthusiast to maximize their ability to do what they love, longer and better.

Why OTS?

Traditionally riding coaches spend their effort training and schooling horses, the riders posture, alignment( form ) and fitness need to be addressed away from the horse as the rider needs to address their fitness level and imbalances to help with the direct and notable relationship between both the horse's and the rider's physical strength and fitness. By increasing rider fitness, strength and balance, the horse will be able focus its strength and free up its posture, rather than trying to correct any issues that are being passed down to it through the saddle from the rider.

What is OTS?

OTS is a physical training program designed for the modern rider that uses results from two evaluation processes to identify any weaknesses that a rider may have when in the saddle. The program then addresses these weaknesses with the use of fitness and strength training.

The two evaluation components take into account rider physical and rider equestrian fitness.

 Rider Physical Fitness – The physical fitness, alignment and strength of the rider will be evaluated.

 Rider Equestrian Fitness – The identification of weaknesses and strengths on the rider while on the horse.

The results of the evaluations are married together to formulate a training program tailored to each rider and will also have a large focus on alignment and core strength of the rider.