Friday, 22 April 2011
Monday, 28 March 2011
First Aid, Loading Demo and Police Horse Visit = Busy week!
ESFAC
Thursday involved getting up SUPER early to drive to Cheshire Riding School to do my ESFAC (Equine Specific First Aid Course) refresher. Was a really good course conducted by Jon. We went over head injuries, fractures, angina, heart attacks, stroke, shock, concussion, choke and cardiac arrest to name a few ailments! All discussed in relation to the equine injury and how they could happen or be incurred in a horse related situation.
Found out some very interesting facts about body protectors, under-wired bras, mobile phones carried in jodhpur pockets or chest pockets and how to recognise pelvic fractures and if the person is screaming, GREAT! It means their ABC's are working!
Did the full CPR procedure including assessing for danger, checking responses and assessing injured person before calling 999 and administering CPR.
Next job is 300 word essay on 3 different first aid situations before I get my referesher qualification.
Loading Horse Demo
Garry Bosworth of Equine Empathy held a talk on loading horses with the help of video footage of horses he has worked. A very common problem among horse owners, is that of a horse that will not load willingly onto a horsebox. At the talk we learnt some simple techniques to help overcome this problem. It was brilliant and Garry is ace. I'd quite like to shadow him and learn some more about Intelligent Horsemanship. I got OP a Dually headcollar as well. Having seen the benefits of one, in only a couple of days, I've felt an improvement in my handling and how I try harder to communicate better with OP. It's all about good communication and clear instructions. No force, just firmness. No pain, just willingness. Horses don't take the piss - how would they know how? We do though, by not trying to understand correctly how our horses behave and move and talk to us. Bit deep for a Monday night you might say, but true! I challenge you to communicate better with your horse without using force but not being a wet lettuce either!
Police Horse Visit
Yesterday afternoon was spent at the Walkington Police Horse Stables having a lovely tour and demo of two very different police horses in training. Julie Compton and Emma Snowden were great. We loved the horses - all REALLY BIG but stunning. I was more interested in their training, their tack and the new 59 plate IVECO lorries! The bridlework is made by Patrick WIlkinson in Beverley - very nice! The Police Horses were beautiful. Even the other half fancies one now after seeing these handsome chaps. Now the lorries ... WOW! I wish!
All in all - a lovely weekend.
:-)
Thursday involved getting up SUPER early to drive to Cheshire Riding School to do my ESFAC (Equine Specific First Aid Course) refresher. Was a really good course conducted by Jon. We went over head injuries, fractures, angina, heart attacks, stroke, shock, concussion, choke and cardiac arrest to name a few ailments! All discussed in relation to the equine injury and how they could happen or be incurred in a horse related situation.
Found out some very interesting facts about body protectors, under-wired bras, mobile phones carried in jodhpur pockets or chest pockets and how to recognise pelvic fractures and if the person is screaming, GREAT! It means their ABC's are working!
Did the full CPR procedure including assessing for danger, checking responses and assessing injured person before calling 999 and administering CPR.
Next job is 300 word essay on 3 different first aid situations before I get my referesher qualification.
Loading Horse Demo
Garry Bosworth of Equine Empathy held a talk on loading horses with the help of video footage of horses he has worked. A very common problem among horse owners, is that of a horse that will not load willingly onto a horsebox. At the talk we learnt some simple techniques to help overcome this problem. It was brilliant and Garry is ace. I'd quite like to shadow him and learn some more about Intelligent Horsemanship. I got OP a Dually headcollar as well. Having seen the benefits of one, in only a couple of days, I've felt an improvement in my handling and how I try harder to communicate better with OP. It's all about good communication and clear instructions. No force, just firmness. No pain, just willingness. Horses don't take the piss - how would they know how? We do though, by not trying to understand correctly how our horses behave and move and talk to us. Bit deep for a Monday night you might say, but true! I challenge you to communicate better with your horse without using force but not being a wet lettuce either!
Police Horse Visit
Yesterday afternoon was spent at the Walkington Police Horse Stables having a lovely tour and demo of two very different police horses in training. Julie Compton and Emma Snowden were great. We loved the horses - all REALLY BIG but stunning. I was more interested in their training, their tack and the new 59 plate IVECO lorries! The bridlework is made by Patrick WIlkinson in Beverley - very nice! The Police Horses were beautiful. Even the other half fancies one now after seeing these handsome chaps. Now the lorries ... WOW! I wish!
All in all - a lovely weekend.
:-)
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
500 days to the Olympics!
How exciting! The countdown has officially begun, well after a false start form the Omega clock oops! I'm looking forward to it. I'm a Specialist Gamesmaker volunteer and can't wait to be part of it! I don't care what I do as long as I am vaguely near to the horses at Greenwich!
Has anyone put their names down to do this too or to get tickets?
Livery News ...
I think I may have found somewhere to move OP to in East Halton which should hopefully work quite well until I find a proper base nearer to home. I'll have the use of an arena too and have met two lovely local ladies willing to take me for a hack around the area to find my bearings!
Still potentially looking for a yard to rent to have all to myself to run a business from. I want to break and train neddies and school on ones that have potential. Possibly a spot of livery and then lots of coaching - ah to dream. Seriously though - if you know a yard to rent with and arena - please contact me!
Sadly, only 13 days til I might lose my day job at the council - poo pants poo. So, if you would like to book some coaching with me or if you would like me to school/exercise your horse - get in touch.
I wish....
My lovely acquaintance down south, Wiola of Aspire Equestrian is doing so well with her academy. She really is an inspiration and I wish I could be one of her BHS exam case study riders. Once my BHSAI portfolio is out of the way in May, I've set my sights on the BHS Stage 4. Oh yes. I know I have the ability and motoivation to do it but am so out of practice and desperately need a mentor and trainer - not one to be found near me! Any one got any ideas or can recommend anyone to train me? I've got to be able to do this ...
Stage 4 - Riding
Ability to ride and improve horses both on the flat and over fences effectively with style and equestrian
tact. Assessing horse’s performance, present standard, problems and the type of work for which they
are best suited. Ability to ride and train horses for Elementary Dressage tests, Novice Horse Trials and
Newcomers Show Jumping competitions.
RIDING ON THE FLAT
Ride a variety of horses to produce the
best from them in their basic gaits and
way of going, discover any problems,
discuss their findings, and give plans to
resolve or improve the problems.
Develop work to Elementary level
including ‘Walk Pirouettes’ if and when
the horse is working well enough.
SHOW JUMPING and
CROSS-COUNTRY JUMPING
Be effective and knowledgeable, over
show jumps and cross-country fences,
riding with balance, harmony and
enthusiasm.
Assess and discuss horses balance,
rhythm, straightness, boldness, scope,
and acceptance of aids.
LUNGEING
Lunge horses effectively showing
experience and efficiency in handling
the lunge equipment and the horse.
Assess and develop the gaits of the
horse.
Discuss performance and future work.
RIDING THEORY
Show a sound knowledge and
experience of training horses from early
handling to maturity and for competition
up to Elementary Dressage; Novice
Horse Trials; Newcomers SJ and
Endurance Riding.
Speak from experience on problems
encountered and corrective exercises in
the work on the flat, over Show Jumps
and Cross-country.
Hmmmm, I think I am a tad rusty on some of these elements and certainly DO NOT have a horse to practice this on. My horse has only just remembered he can be ridden!!!
I could maybe borrow Millie and try and train her up for some of it. I wonder if anyone else will let me borrow their horses too???
Has anyone put their names down to do this too or to get tickets?
Livery News ...
I think I may have found somewhere to move OP to in East Halton which should hopefully work quite well until I find a proper base nearer to home. I'll have the use of an arena too and have met two lovely local ladies willing to take me for a hack around the area to find my bearings!
Still potentially looking for a yard to rent to have all to myself to run a business from. I want to break and train neddies and school on ones that have potential. Possibly a spot of livery and then lots of coaching - ah to dream. Seriously though - if you know a yard to rent with and arena - please contact me!
Sadly, only 13 days til I might lose my day job at the council - poo pants poo. So, if you would like to book some coaching with me or if you would like me to school/exercise your horse - get in touch.
I wish....
My lovely acquaintance down south, Wiola of Aspire Equestrian is doing so well with her academy. She really is an inspiration and I wish I could be one of her BHS exam case study riders. Once my BHSAI portfolio is out of the way in May, I've set my sights on the BHS Stage 4. Oh yes. I know I have the ability and motoivation to do it but am so out of practice and desperately need a mentor and trainer - not one to be found near me! Any one got any ideas or can recommend anyone to train me? I've got to be able to do this ...
Stage 4 - Riding
Ability to ride and improve horses both on the flat and over fences effectively with style and equestrian
tact. Assessing horse’s performance, present standard, problems and the type of work for which they
are best suited. Ability to ride and train horses for Elementary Dressage tests, Novice Horse Trials and
Newcomers Show Jumping competitions.
RIDING ON THE FLAT
Ride a variety of horses to produce the
best from them in their basic gaits and
way of going, discover any problems,
discuss their findings, and give plans to
resolve or improve the problems.
Develop work to Elementary level
including ‘Walk Pirouettes’ if and when
the horse is working well enough.
SHOW JUMPING and
CROSS-COUNTRY JUMPING
Be effective and knowledgeable, over
show jumps and cross-country fences,
riding with balance, harmony and
enthusiasm.
Assess and discuss horses balance,
rhythm, straightness, boldness, scope,
and acceptance of aids.
LUNGEING
Lunge horses effectively showing
experience and efficiency in handling
the lunge equipment and the horse.
Assess and develop the gaits of the
horse.
Discuss performance and future work.
RIDING THEORY
Show a sound knowledge and
experience of training horses from early
handling to maturity and for competition
up to Elementary Dressage; Novice
Horse Trials; Newcomers SJ and
Endurance Riding.
Speak from experience on problems
encountered and corrective exercises in
the work on the flat, over Show Jumps
and Cross-country.
Hmmmm, I think I am a tad rusty on some of these elements and certainly DO NOT have a horse to practice this on. My horse has only just remembered he can be ridden!!!
I could maybe borrow Millie and try and train her up for some of it. I wonder if anyone else will let me borrow their horses too???
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