Biomechanics

What is biomechanics? Official Rider Position Stirrup Length Sway backs Round shoulders Looking down Getting Better Posture Horse rider's shoulders: "quick test" Horse rider's shoulders -the rules The Rider's Seatbones How posture unbalances the horse

Does your horse cut corners & fall in? Getting back to riding after having a baby How to really SIT on your butt Improving Rider Balance Sitting the trot How to get your legs still Analyzing the rider's Seat & Posture (DVD) Talking Book: Colleen Kelly: 101 Ways to Improve Your Riding DVD: Colleen Kelly: How to Analyse the Rider's Seat & Posture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Dressage & Showing

Free Dressage Music Sitting trot Rising Trot Dressage Rider Mark Straightness Engagement The Weight Aid The Rider's Head Leaning Forward Stirrup Length On the Forehand Too hard…Want to give up? Dressage Judging: How to get started Impulsion: getting horses FORWARD! Tempo & Timing. Getting lessons and training for free CORRECT rider position Rushing & Laboured 101 Ways to Improve Your Horse Riding

Downward Transitions Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Dressage 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 Horse cutting corners? Do you TIP FORWARD? DVD: Colleen Kelly How to Improve Your Dressage Talking Book: Colleen Kelly 10 Ways to Improve Your Dressage Dressage Freestyle Music Downloads NEW FEI RULE: The Rider’s Heels Tongue Resistance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speed sports:  Jumping, games, eventing, reining, barrels,
polox, campdraft & "speed sports"  

One shoulder more forward? How your posture unbalances your horse Great tip for rider 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 Member Safety Having your training filmed Exercise for balance & independent seat Fun "Quick Tip" for co-ordination & independent seat Rushing at Fences - Using Music for rhythm Improving Rider Balance Engagement & getting the horse to "sit"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The Rider’s Head

Quick measurement Do you look down? Looking down while walking What to look for NLP: Easy Homework

Is one earring more forward? Where would your nose dribble land? The Sticky Tape Fix On the forehand, cutting corners Great fix for 'Dressage Head Nod' Paces, Submission & Impulsion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The Rider’s Shoulders

Round Shouldered? One shoulder lower One shoulder more forward? A simple test for shoulder balance Shoulders tip forward? Fast tips for shoulders Improving the "feel" of your shoulders The most fun way to train! Shoulders: what's the rules?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The Rider’s Legs

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Confidence & Balance

Step One to 'getting it back' Test your concentration! Amazing & fun... Confidence & Getting back your nerve Improve Your Balance Head position can make you nervous Try something different The 5 Top Confidence-Busters Top 5 Exercises to Improve Confidence Getting back riding after having a baby How to really SIT on your butt Still Legs - more confident Improving Rider Balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 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

Volunteers wanted to help at Equitana 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: This is what it looks like BIG-TIME!

 

 

 

 

 

 Clubs, Committees, Teaching

Horror horse riding statistics Dangerous riding arenas Is the injury cost getting too high? Improving Member Safety Asking Questions -vs- "teaching" Coaching disabled & injured riders

A lovely thought for young coaches Teaching Tips for new coaches Learn Your Stuff Playing Games -vs- being taught Round shoulders - techniques that work, and ones that DON'T! Laptops: A lawsuit waiting to happen? Make sure pupils uncross their legs! Visiting your school Filming horse riders Improving Rider Balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 School & Workplace

Backpacks...300% increase in injury Laptops: A lawsuit waiting to happen? Round Shoulders & Pain at work Uncross your legs - pain & posture Sitting at the desk Posture at Schools & Universities Visiting your workplace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 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