Description
This Clinic is Led by: Deb Bennett, Ph.D.
Class structure: This is a one-day intensive intended for individuals who are currently in practice, or else training to become, hands-on equine therapists; all modalities are welcome. Practicing farriers are also invited to attend. A series of morning and afternoon lectures followed by discussion. Introduction to biomechanical modeling and paradigmatic thinking. Lunch break and morning and afternoon coffee breaks. Hours 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Class content:
Morning lecture no. 1: Paradigmatic Thinking and Paradigm Shift Its Implications for Horse Management and Care.
Morning lecture no. 2: Topological Anatomy of the Equine Body and Limbs: Finding and Understanding Palpation Points
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Coffee Break
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Morning lecture no. 3: Planes of Assessment: The Right Way to Evaluate the “Straightness” of Limbs and to Judge Livestock.
Morning lecture no. 4: Straight Carriage, the Key to Soundness and Performance. Anatomy and the Connection to Collection.
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Lunch Break
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Afternoon lecture no. 1: Straight Carriage and the Hoof-Cone: Modeling Growth, Wear, Breakover and Deformation
Approximately 2:30 p.m.: Adjourn to riding stable/arena/place where horses can be worked with.
Topological Anatomy: Hands-On practice with palpation points and palpable musculature and soft tissues. Includes demonstrations of head-twirling/perivertebral muscle release technique; untracking; single-stepping
WHEN
26 July 2024 – 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where
Knightfield Stud, Ovidstown, Straffan, Ireland
HOW MANY PLACES
20
STABLING
Spaces available to stable your horse €25 per horse per night.
Lunch
Included. Menu options will be available closer to the event date
HOW MUCH
€200
Clinic Name
Equine Biomechanics: Practical Applications For Hands-On Therapists Led by: Deb Bennett, Ph.D.
You can pay for this clinic in full or pay a €50 deposit to hold your place. Once you are registered and the deposit or full fee is paid, a member of our team will be in contact with course details.
Not sure yet if you want to attend this clinic, you can register your interest here and we will keep you informed. Simply fill out the form.
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