Come and watch lectures, clinics and lessons in January, 2009 in Tasmania & details here on the USA Tour.

TASMANIAN CLINIC COMING UP..........Click here for info.......

 What is Biomechanics

What is Biomechanics? Looking down while walking & running Testing Rider Balance Stirrup Length The sway backed rider Great way to Better Posture Sitting the trot The Rider's Seatbones How posture unbalances the horse Does your horse cut corners & fall in? Getting back to riding after having a baby Analyzing the rider's Seat & Posture - how to film & analyze e-Book: 101 Ways to Improve Your Riding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 School & Workplace

Backpacks...300% increase in injury Laptops: A lawsuit waiting to happen? Round Shoulders & Pain at work Uncross your legs - or possible back pain Back pain at the desk Visiting your workplace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The Horse Rider’s Head

A quick to test The head's affect on Paces, Submission & Impulsion Do you look down? What to look for NLP: Easy Homework Is one earring more forward? The Sticky Tape Fix Brilliant fun measurement On the forehand, cutting corners Great fix for 'Dressage Head Nod'

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The Horse Rider’s Shoulders

Horse rider's shoulders: "quick test" Horse rider's shoulders - the rules Horse on the Forehand?  Round shoulders Horse cutting corners - One shoulder lower Horse Crooked: One shoulder more forward? Do you lean forward? Training Visually - Quick fixes for shoulders Improving the "feel" of your shoulders The most fun way to train!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Dressage & Showing

Free Dressage Music Sitting trot Rising Trot Dressage Rider Mark Straightness Engagement & on the forehand The Weight Aid Stirrup Length Engagement On the Forehand Centerline - straightness & the Rider's Head Too hard…Want to give up? Dressage Judging: How to get started Impulsion: getting horses FORWARD! Tempo & Timing Getting lessons and training for free So many opinions: Correct Rider Position Rushing & Laboured 101 Ways to Improve Your Horse Riding (talking book) Downward Transitions Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Dressage (talking book) What do judges look for? Your shoulder's affect on the horse Dressage Head Nod Who is correct...so many opinions STANDARDBREDS - Prejudice? No. 1 Exercise on the ground No. 1 Exercise on the horse Having your training filmed DVD: Colleen Kelly How to Improve Your Dressage Talking Book: Colleen Kelly Improve Your Dressage Dressage Freestyle Music Downloads NEW FEI RULE: The Rider’s Heels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jumping, games, reining & "speed sports"

Free lessons & education How your posture unbalances your horse Fun test of upper body balance Looking down The Sticky Tape Fix Rushing & the jumping horse's speed Jumping Position Horror statistics The importance of the shoulders Getting the lazy horse FORWARD! Is the injury cost getting too high? Improving Balance & Timing on the Ground Having your training filmed World's best exercises for balance & independent seat Fun "Quick Tip" Rushing at Fences - Using Music for rhythm Improving Rider Balance Engagement How to really "sit on your butt"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The Rider’s Legs

How to get your legs still Getting your heels down How to keep your stirrups Interesting "quick tip" to train your feet!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Confidence & Balance

Horse Riding Lessons - FOR FREE! Step One to 'getting it back' Confidence & Getting back your nerve Improve Your Balance Head position can make you nervous Instant confidence builder - try something different The 5 Top Confidence-Busters Top 5 Exercises to Improve Confidence Still Legs - more confident No. 1 balance exercise in the saddle Testing the horse rider's balance Getting back to riding after having a baby Test your concentration! Amazing & fun...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Riding for Disabled, Therapeutic Riding, Injuries & Disabilities

Want to Give Up?...read this Hip pain - one simple cause How to keep your stirrups Playing Games -vs- being taught Disabled Coaching: Beginner's Notes BACKPACKS: 300% increase in injury Sitting at the desk Round shoulders & lower back pain Laptops - you could be sued! Coordination & independent seat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Equestrian Vaulting

Want to build confidence? Video:  Amazing Vaulting Videos Video:  Big horse productions Video: German Team Kur Video: Aachen 2006Team USA Video: Vaulting Aachen 2006 Individual Video: See the professionals BIG-TIME!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Clubs, Committees, Teaching

Horse Riding Lessons - FOR FREE!   Horror horse riding statistics   Dangerous riding arenas   Is the injury cost getting too high?   Improving Member Safety Learn Your Stuff Playing Games -vs- being taught Asking Questions -vs- "teaching" Coaching disabled & injured riders A lovely thought for young coaches Teaching Tips for new coaches Round shoulders - teaching techniques that work Laptops at school & work: Lawsuit waiting to happen? Make sure pupils uncross their legs at the desk Colleen Kelly Visiting Your School Filming horse riders Testing & Assessing Horse Rider Balance for safety Improving balance to improve rider safety FUN videos for your pupils (and you!) ►  Spanish dressage video ►  The horse's dream... ►  The cutest "wannabee" ►  Patches the well trained horse ►  Champ race horse - stolen! ►  Thumbelina - world's smallest horse ►  Giant horse Super-bowl football ►  Dressage ?? ►  New form of "pet massage"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Talking Books & DVD's

Talking Books & DVD's Colleen Kelly: 101 Ways to Improve Your Horse Riding Colleen Kelly: Improve Your Dressage FREE e-book Colleen Kelly: Improve Your Horse Riding How to Improve Your Dressage How to Analyse the Rider's Seat, Posture & Balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coming  up....

►   Launceston & Devonport Clinics

 

Meet the speaker.....

Colleen Kelly
MISBS, Sports Biomechanics Lecturer. 
EFA - NJAS Official Judge (Retired)
President, Vaulting Victoria

Although Colleen is well known for judging at many State, National and Royal Championships, and for receiving a remarkable 100% in her Official Dressage Judge’s Exam…it’s her ‘Irish Sense of Humor’ that keeps audiences around the world smiling & has seen her awarded with 3 separate awards for her work with Riding for Disabled.

If you like to have fun while learning, Colleen is the clinician to see!  More >>