3 - day Masterclass - Bywong

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Keywords for this course: tensegrity; anatomy; biomechanics; applied equine neuroscience; equine energetics; learning theory; training pillars; exercise physiology; elastic straing energy; holistic.  

Rough program each day:

Ö  Theory sessions

Ö  Coffee break

Ö  Practical training / coaching sessions

Ö  Lunch

Ö  Practical training / coaching sessions

Ö  Discussion & Evaluation

On the last day, there will be a final closing theory session + interactive personalized homework and feedback discussion with all participants.

Topics of the theory lectures will include: 

Biomechanics vs biotensegrity 

Flow of movement (fluidity and lightness) 

The importance of midline stability Proprioception and posture

Neurodynamics and tissue physiology

Training pillars (long reigning, lungeing, riding and in hand) 

Building stability, strength, mobility and endurance  

Forwards vs sideways movement; Adduction & Abduction

Neurophysiology of learning and stress  

Exercise physiology: Improvement windows, training schedule decisions and fitness  (exercise appropriation, cross training and goal setting and measuring).

Theory lectures will be shaped towards the needs and relevance of both participants and spectators at the course.

Thirza provides practical sessions in:  - Assessment (biomechanical / selecting form to function)   - Mobilisation techniques - Brainwork for horses - Breathwork for horses  - Groundwork  - Work in Hand  - Lunging   - Riding - Long Reigning – Cross over training

**WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?** 

This course is open to anyone under the following conditions:   

Spectators: 

- You have followed Masterclass 1 and/or 2 before:    no requirements  

- You have NOT followed a Masterclasss before:  You can join in combination with our online self-study pre-course that will allow you to get most out of the experience. The online self-study pre-course will be sent to you within 24hrs of registration.    

Participants:

- You have followed a Masterclass with a horse before   no requirements

- You have been invited by the host or another regular participant    no requirements   

- You are completely new Please submit a 10-minute video of your horse including walk up and down on a straight line (on a normal halter) and a bit of training footage (if your horse is currently train). Thirza will look at the video within 48hrs and provide feedback on advised participation.   Submit the video to: info@thirzahendriks.com with subject: Masterclass Canberra – New Participant Inquiry.