Horses Inside Out- Biomechanics in Action for RDA Coaches (CPD)
Event details
| Ticket Type | Early Bird | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| RDA Members | £10 | £15 |
| RDA Approved Centres | £15 | £20 |
| BHS, British Dressage, Pony Club and Other Organisations | £19 | £24 |
Join internationally renowned equine anatomy and biomechanics expert Gillian Higgins of Horses Inside Out for a fascinating and practical day exploring how biomechanics can enhance coaching within RDA.
This engaging workshop combines classroom learning, practical demonstrations, and arena-based sessions to help coaches better understand movement, posture, rider influence, and exercise selection. The day will conclude with an RDA-specific demonstration session led by Lindsay Nicholson, bringing together the concepts explored throughout the day into a practical coaching environment.
Schedule
9:30am – Registration
10:15am – Back and Posture (Classroom)
11:15am – Coffee Break
11:45am – Biomechanics in Action (Classroom)
12:45pm – Lunch Break
1:30pm – Pilates and Off-Horse Exercises (Arena)
2:30pm – Polework Exercises for RDA Sessions (Arena)
3:15pm – Coffee Break
3:45pm – RDA Demonstration Session with Lindsay Nicholson (Arena)
4:45pm – Summary and Key Takeaways
5:00pm – Close
What Will This Session Cover?
Throughout the day, Gillian will explore how a greater understanding of equine and rider biomechanics can improve coaching, exercise planning, and participant outcomes within RDA sessions.
Topics will include:
- Understanding equine back function and posture
- How horse and rider movement influence one another
- The biomechanics of walk and why it is so important within RDA
- Recognising movement patterns and compensations in both horse and rider
- Pilates-inspired off-horse exercises to improve rider awareness and function
- Practical polework exercises that can be safely incorporated into RDA activities
- Applying biomechanical principles to participant development and goal setting
- Observing biomechanics in action through a live RDA demonstration session
Delegates will leave with practical ideas, exercises, and coaching tools that can be immediately applied within their own RDA groups.