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The Dynamic Training Scale empowers Riders to understand Why they do What they do, or When to do that, How to Self-Correct. It is a dynamic system that is repeated through each level of the Horses training, in a multi- dimensional manner It also works as a Reference Point to know where your Training is at.

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The Dynamic Training Scale: Gymnastics & Strengthening
Jacqui Van Montfrans EA L2 Dressage Specialist Coach Educator Performance Coach (Dip) Presenter Read more www.forwardcoaching.com.au
The Training Scale Illustration by Arabian- Alice via DeviantArt.com
Overvie w What the Literature Tells Us • Originated in Germany A systematised way for training Basics and Progressing through the Levels Develops the horse’s natural, physical and mental capacities in a systematic way What is the Riders Role????
Overvie w What Every Rider Should Know • You have the capacity for Logical Thought Processes, as well as the ability to Read…The Horse does NOT Equally Your understanding, and the ability to ride in Rhythm, with Suppleness, Relaxation & Contact through an effective position and coordination, can be similarly systematised in order to progress through the levels As a Rider you seek to build a Connection with Your Horse by gaining his Trust, and to improve the work by developing the Paces
Overvie w Bringing The Scale to Life • Empowers Riders to understand: Why they do What they do, or When to do that! How to Self-Correct A Dynamic System that is repeated through each level of the Horses training, in a multi- dimensional manner A Reference Point to know where your Training is at: Ready for Progression? More time needed? Identifies where more Gymnastics and/or Strengthening is required Provides a guideline to formulate the Basis for, and Insights into your Coaching!
RHYTHM Rhythm & Regularity
Rhythm: ‘Familiarisation phase’ Should be regular & rhythmical: 4 beats (walk); 2 beats (trot); 3 beats (canter) Should have the same tempo and a pronounced beat to it - think of a metronome! Music is what it is because of Rhythm The Rider must also half-halt and use the seat & leg in Rhythm Illustration by Bleistiftkinde via DeviantArt.com
Suppleness & Relaxation of the Suppleness Back
Supplene ss • Muscles are toned and free from resistance - Positive tension! Joints are loose and and don’t tighten against the riders aids Horse can only be truly Through when Supple Test of suppleness: When the rein contact is eased (as in a free walk), the horse wants to stretch forward and down and not try to hollow and lift his head Illustration by EW Portfolio via DeviantArt.com
Contact & Acceptance of the Bridle
Contact • Weight of reins should feel the same on both hands • Sense of the Horses back lifting to meet the Seat • Equal ‘fullness’ under both legs • Ideal contact is light, elastic in both reins, and the Lower Leg Illustration by Arabian-Alice via DeviantArt.com
Forwardness & Impulsion
Forwardnes s • Energy created by the hind legs is being transmitted into the gait and into every aspect of the forward movement • Cornerstone of Activity, Impulsion & Engagement • Desire to stay in front of the Riders Seat & Leg Illustration by Arabian-Alice via DeviantArt.com
Straightness
Straightnes s • Most Horses are naturally crooked • Straightness is necessary in order for the weight to be evenly distributed over the two halves of the body • Reduces wear and tear on the limbs, or uneven muscle build Illustration by Arabian-Alice via DeviantArt.com
Straightnes s • Enables the horse to have an even Contact on both sides. Necessary in order for the weight to be evenly distributed over the two halves of the body • Optimises Forward thrust • Think UPRIGHT-NESS • Necessary to obtain Collection
The Dynamic Training Scale
Collection • Hind legs bend more, stepping further underneath the horse in the direction of the Centre of Gravity, and taking a greater share of the load • Horse becomes lighter and more ‘Uphill’, lifting from the Wither • As result of all Gymnastic & Strength Training, you have a horse that is Able and Willing to perform and Progress Illustration by Arabian-Alice via DeviantArt.com
Sound Simple…? Unfortunately… 1+2+3+4+5+6 Does not = FEI!! Think of the Scale as CYCLES & STAGES
The Dynamic Training Scale
The Basics • Does not = Simple • Developing Rhythm + Suppleness + Contact = Basics • Energy, Tempo, Relaxation, Elasticity, Contact, Acceptance of the Bridle & the Aids • Repeated at each level Contact Suppleness Rhythm
Throughness • Throughness is developed by improving Forwardness • When more Through, the Horse develops greater Thrust power of the haunches • Increased Throughness allows progression to Straightness + Forward The Basics
Uprightness & Engagement • Once Through & Forward, the Horse becomes Straighter - think of how a bowling ball can travel straight • Each side of the body comes closer together and more symmetrical • Increased Engagement of the hindquarters, and ability to push, carry & lift Straight Through Basics
Collection Balance Strength Paces Activity Uprightness Engagement 3,4,5 Throughness 3,4 Basics 1,2,3 Readiness
SO HOW DO WE MAKE THE TRAINING DYNAMIC??
Bend & Stretch…Reach for the Stars • Gymnastics & Strengthening are vital to a Horses Soundness in Body & Mind • Allows the Rider to create the right Feel and develop Co-Ordination • Creates the foundations for developing Pushing/Carrying Power throughout
Direction, Acceleration, Gear Changes • Use the Gymnastics to ‘point’ the Horse in the right direction, before accelerating harder! • Early stages use single track and bent lines, basic transitions • Gradually increase bend and pressure on hindquarters with laterals, advanced transitions, rein back • Create Positive or Elastic tension where muscles flex & relax deeply, and COG shifts
Common Training Problems • Lazy Horse • Rushing Horse • Heavy Horse • Over-Sensitive Horse Often the opposite is True!
Some Remedies • Not an Exhaustive List! • Always use the Scale Numbers to Identify the Problem (Identifier), and then Create the Solution
Gymnastic & Strengthening Exercises • Lazy = Blocked • Easy to create Passive Resistance in the Horse!!! • Requires Suppling & Acceptance of the Contact exercises to activate Ribs and loosen Back, and Forward Responsiveness work • Yielding, Transitions, Sharpening/Submission
Gymnastic & Strengthening • Rushing = Lack of Balance & Confidence • Often mistaken for ‘Naturally Forward’ • Requires Rhythm & Regularity, Suppleness & Contact exercises • Transitions within/between Paces, Spirals, Double-sit Exercises
Gymnastic & Strengthening Exercises • Heavy = Misplaced COG • Rider doesn’t utilise Anchors & Hinges Correctly and/or Horse lacks understanding around Weight Transfer • Requires greater Adjustability through Postural work and Independent Seat/Aid development, as well as developing Activity, Uprightness & Collection • Transitions toYielding, Laterals off the Track, Rein Back-Turns, In-Hand short steps
Gymnastic & Strengthening Exercises • Over -Sensitive = Avoidance of Contact • Horse can talk the Rider into taking leg & seat off!! • Requires exercises to create Relaxation of the Back, Acceptance of the Contact and Forward Responsiveness rather than Fast Reactivity • Open Rein and Lowering, Double-Sit, Yielding on the O, Transitions
Have Some Fun With The Training Scale! • Fear & Doubt render you incapable of Progression & Understanding • Think of The Scale as learning a new Cognitive Skill…and grow that Skill
Join the Dots • When a line is drawn connecting the dots the outline of an object is revealed • The puzzles frequently contain simple line art to enhance the image created or to assist in rendering a complex section of the image • To complete the Picture, you must follow the Numbers!
Adding Depth and Dimension The phrase "connect the dots" can be used as a metaphor to illustrate an ability (or inability) to associate one idea with another, to find the "big picture", or salient feature, in a mass of data. • The Scale is Designed to give us an OUTLINE or BIG PICTURE. • A way to Simplify the Complex, and Identify what is Important • Then we must add extra layers, infill where there are gaps, and allow the Numbers to create a Dynamic approach to Training • Once the Basics are adhered to, there is room for Artistic Expression
Ask Yourself… • What DO I have? • What do I NOT have? • Assign the relevant Number • Use the number either side of the IDENTIFIER • Am I ready to move toward a more complex Picture
Straightness Question s
www.forwardcoaching.com.au • Dressage Clinics • Mentoring • Electronic Assessments • Online Coach Updating • Online Lessons • Test Riding Evaluation • Books & DVD’s
Exciting News… RIDE BETTER, EVERY DAY Video & Audio Training App

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The Dynamic Training Scale

  • 1. The Dynamic Training Scale: Gymnastics & Strengthening
  • 2. Jacqui Van Montfrans EA L2 Dressage Specialist Coach Educator Performance Coach (Dip) Presenter Read more www.forwardcoaching.com.au
  • 3. The Training Scale Illustration by Arabian- Alice via DeviantArt.com
  • 4. Overvie w What the Literature Tells Us • Originated in Germany A systematised way for training Basics and Progressing through the Levels Develops the horse’s natural, physical and mental capacities in a systematic way What is the Riders Role????
  • 5. Overvie w What Every Rider Should Know • You have the capacity for Logical Thought Processes, as well as the ability to Read…The Horse does NOT Equally Your understanding, and the ability to ride in Rhythm, with Suppleness, Relaxation & Contact through an effective position and coordination, can be similarly systematised in order to progress through the levels As a Rider you seek to build a Connection with Your Horse by gaining his Trust, and to improve the work by developing the Paces
  • 6. Overvie w Bringing The Scale to Life • Empowers Riders to understand: Why they do What they do, or When to do that! How to Self-Correct A Dynamic System that is repeated through each level of the Horses training, in a multi- dimensional manner A Reference Point to know where your Training is at: Ready for Progression? More time needed? Identifies where more Gymnastics and/or Strengthening is required Provides a guideline to formulate the Basis for, and Insights into your Coaching!
  • 7. RHYTHM Rhythm & Regularity
  • 8. Rhythm: ‘Familiarisation phase’ Should be regular & rhythmical: 4 beats (walk); 2 beats (trot); 3 beats (canter) Should have the same tempo and a pronounced beat to it - think of a metronome! Music is what it is because of Rhythm The Rider must also half-halt and use the seat & leg in Rhythm Illustration by Bleistiftkinde via DeviantArt.com
  • 9. Suppleness & Relaxation of the Suppleness Back
  • 10. Supplene ss • Muscles are toned and free from resistance - Positive tension! Joints are loose and and don’t tighten against the riders aids Horse can only be truly Through when Supple Test of suppleness: When the rein contact is eased (as in a free walk), the horse wants to stretch forward and down and not try to hollow and lift his head Illustration by EW Portfolio via DeviantArt.com
  • 11. Contact & Acceptance of the Bridle
  • 12. Contact • Weight of reins should feel the same on both hands • Sense of the Horses back lifting to meet the Seat • Equal ‘fullness’ under both legs • Ideal contact is light, elastic in both reins, and the Lower Leg Illustration by Arabian-Alice via DeviantArt.com
  • 14. Forwardnes s • Energy created by the hind legs is being transmitted into the gait and into every aspect of the forward movement • Cornerstone of Activity, Impulsion & Engagement • Desire to stay in front of the Riders Seat & Leg Illustration by Arabian-Alice via DeviantArt.com
  • 16. Straightnes s • Most Horses are naturally crooked • Straightness is necessary in order for the weight to be evenly distributed over the two halves of the body • Reduces wear and tear on the limbs, or uneven muscle build Illustration by Arabian-Alice via DeviantArt.com
  • 17. Straightnes s • Enables the horse to have an even Contact on both sides. Necessary in order for the weight to be evenly distributed over the two halves of the body • Optimises Forward thrust • Think UPRIGHT-NESS • Necessary to obtain Collection
  • 19. Collection • Hind legs bend more, stepping further underneath the horse in the direction of the Centre of Gravity, and taking a greater share of the load • Horse becomes lighter and more ‘Uphill’, lifting from the Wither • As result of all Gymnastic & Strength Training, you have a horse that is Able and Willing to perform and Progress Illustration by Arabian-Alice via DeviantArt.com
  • 20. Sound Simple…? Unfortunately… 1+2+3+4+5+6 Does not = FEI!! Think of the Scale as CYCLES & STAGES
  • 22. The Basics • Does not = Simple • Developing Rhythm + Suppleness + Contact = Basics • Energy, Tempo, Relaxation, Elasticity, Contact, Acceptance of the Bridle & the Aids • Repeated at each level Contact Suppleness Rhythm
  • 23. Throughness • Throughness is developed by improving Forwardness • When more Through, the Horse develops greater Thrust power of the haunches • Increased Throughness allows progression to Straightness + Forward The Basics
  • 24. Uprightness & Engagement • Once Through & Forward, the Horse becomes Straighter - think of how a bowling ball can travel straight • Each side of the body comes closer together and more symmetrical • Increased Engagement of the hindquarters, and ability to push, carry & lift Straight Through Basics
  • 25. Collection Balance Strength Paces Activity Uprightness Engagement 3,4,5 Throughness 3,4 Basics 1,2,3 Readiness
  • 26. SO HOW DO WE MAKE THE TRAINING DYNAMIC??
  • 27. Bend & Stretch…Reach for the Stars • Gymnastics & Strengthening are vital to a Horses Soundness in Body & Mind • Allows the Rider to create the right Feel and develop Co-Ordination • Creates the foundations for developing Pushing/Carrying Power throughout
  • 28. Direction, Acceleration, Gear Changes • Use the Gymnastics to ‘point’ the Horse in the right direction, before accelerating harder! • Early stages use single track and bent lines, basic transitions • Gradually increase bend and pressure on hindquarters with laterals, advanced transitions, rein back • Create Positive or Elastic tension where muscles flex & relax deeply, and COG shifts
  • 29. Common Training Problems • Lazy Horse • Rushing Horse • Heavy Horse • Over-Sensitive Horse Often the opposite is True!
  • 30. Some Remedies • Not an Exhaustive List! • Always use the Scale Numbers to Identify the Problem (Identifier), and then Create the Solution
  • 31. Gymnastic & Strengthening Exercises • Lazy = Blocked • Easy to create Passive Resistance in the Horse!!! • Requires Suppling & Acceptance of the Contact exercises to activate Ribs and loosen Back, and Forward Responsiveness work • Yielding, Transitions, Sharpening/Submission
  • 32. Gymnastic & Strengthening • Rushing = Lack of Balance & Confidence • Often mistaken for ‘Naturally Forward’ • Requires Rhythm & Regularity, Suppleness & Contact exercises • Transitions within/between Paces, Spirals, Double-sit Exercises
  • 33. Gymnastic & Strengthening Exercises • Heavy = Misplaced COG • Rider doesn’t utilise Anchors & Hinges Correctly and/or Horse lacks understanding around Weight Transfer • Requires greater Adjustability through Postural work and Independent Seat/Aid development, as well as developing Activity, Uprightness & Collection • Transitions toYielding, Laterals off the Track, Rein Back-Turns, In-Hand short steps
  • 34. Gymnastic & Strengthening Exercises • Over -Sensitive = Avoidance of Contact • Horse can talk the Rider into taking leg & seat off!! • Requires exercises to create Relaxation of the Back, Acceptance of the Contact and Forward Responsiveness rather than Fast Reactivity • Open Rein and Lowering, Double-Sit, Yielding on the O, Transitions
  • 35. Have Some Fun With The Training Scale! • Fear & Doubt render you incapable of Progression & Understanding • Think of The Scale as learning a new Cognitive Skill…and grow that Skill
  • 36. Join the Dots • When a line is drawn connecting the dots the outline of an object is revealed • The puzzles frequently contain simple line art to enhance the image created or to assist in rendering a complex section of the image • To complete the Picture, you must follow the Numbers!
  • 37. Adding Depth and Dimension The phrase "connect the dots" can be used as a metaphor to illustrate an ability (or inability) to associate one idea with another, to find the "big picture", or salient feature, in a mass of data. • The Scale is Designed to give us an OUTLINE or BIG PICTURE. • A way to Simplify the Complex, and Identify what is Important • Then we must add extra layers, infill where there are gaps, and allow the Numbers to create a Dynamic approach to Training • Once the Basics are adhered to, there is room for Artistic Expression
  • 38. Ask Yourself… • What DO I have? • What do I NOT have? • Assign the relevant Number • Use the number either side of the IDENTIFIER • Am I ready to move toward a more complex Picture
  • 40. www.forwardcoaching.com.au • Dressage Clinics • Mentoring • Electronic Assessments • Online Coach Updating • Online Lessons • Test Riding Evaluation • Books & DVD’s
  • 41. Exciting News… RIDE BETTER, EVERY DAY Video & Audio Training App