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University Education Programs
What’s New in Dressage Research presented by Dr. Hilary Clayton
Get the latest research from the McPhail Center covering practical aspects of riding and training. The topics will investigate differences between dressage saddles, treeless saddles and bareback riding in terms of horse and rider comfort, how different types of side reins affect the horse's contact with the bit, and the effects of different types of exercises, including hill work, rails and core strengthening exercises, on the horse's strength and flexibility.
Basic Equine Nutrition; The Art and Science of Feeding Horses presented by Dr. Emily Lamprecht
Join us for a discuss on nutrition with topics that will include:
- Digestive physiology of the horse; Where does all that food go?
- Nutritional management; Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to feeding horses.
- How to select concentrates; What does the label tell us & what does it mean for my horse?
- Feeding for health and success; Meeting the nutritional needs of the weekend warrior & those hard working school and performance horses.
- Nutrition fact or fiction?; Common myths and “old wives tales” passed down through generations.
Riding with Confidence; A Mental Approach presented by Jenny Susser, Ph.D.
Take a look at Sport Psychology and how it applies to Dressage, specifically, a rider's Self-Confidence. Self-Confidence is key and effects every aspect of riding, not only showing. Rider's can feel nervous about many things, not just falling off, and this will distract them and take away valuable mental energy from riding, learning, or competing. Improving Self-Confidence starts with how you THINK. This mental approach is an easy way to help figure out some of your negative mental patterns and replace them with something positive, which will increase confidence immediately. You feel the difference right away and can't wait to go share it with your horse!
Pain Free Riding; For you and your horse presented by Jochen Schleese, Certified Master Saddler, Certified Saddlefit Ergonomist
Find out how correct saddle fit can eliminate pain for both horse and rider and correct "training and behavior" issues.
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