2019 Monthly Meetings
Monthly Meetings
September 4th 2019, Beaufort Hotel
Getting Back On The Horse: Thinking Differently About Recovery From Injury
Speaker: Chris Adams, Adfitness
Chris is a Personal Trainer & Movement Specialist. He works on resolving long term injuries for clients and helping them get back to full performance after a lay off. He will talk about how do we make ourselves feel safe when moving and regain our freedom of movement after injury.
Every movement you perform is assessed by the nervous system and verified by the brain. If we have experienced a trauma or an injury, such as a bad fall; then when we come to perform that movement again the body may not be able to perform the same movement or task with the same confidence or vigour. Using Neuromuscular Therapy we can assess the nervous system and see exactly what information is effecting our ability to perform the movement. You can find some examples on his blog www.adfitness.biz/blog.
Chris will introduce the topic, give a demonstration of the techniques he uses and then move into a movement session where everyone can practice some exercises to assist with posture and relieve common aches and strains from riding. He will finish with a Q&A session.
October 9th 2019, Usk College, 7.30pm
Gait Analysis and Recent Research.
Speaker: Russell Guire, Centaur Biomechanics
Biomechanics involves the study and research of gait and rider analysis for all horse and rider combinations from riding club up to elite level. Last year Russell gave us a talk focussed on rider analysis and showing how the way the rider sits on the horse has a dramatic effect on its soundness, performance and development. This year the session will concentrate on gait analysis and the recent research. He will use the video based equine gait analysis system which has been developed in partnership with leading human biomechanics specialists. The system has been developed to address the need for lameness diagnosis, treatment monitoring and performance enhancement. More information can be found on http://www.centaurbiomechanics.co.uk/research/
Cost will be £5 for members and £10 for non members. This will include a hot drink and cake.
More information on how to book will be available on Monday 25th August.
There is also an opportunity to book into a Rider Analysis Clinic to be held the following day, Thursday 10th October. Those with places on the clinic will get free entry to this talk.
September 4th 2019, Beaufort Hotel
Getting Back On The Horse: Thinking Differently About Recovery From Injury
Speaker: Chris Adams, Adfitness
Chris is a Personal Trainer & Movement Specialist. He works on resolving long term injuries for clients and helping them get back to full performance after a lay off. He will talk about how do we make ourselves feel safe when moving and regain our freedom of movement after injury.
Every movement you perform is assessed by the nervous system and verified by the brain. If we have experienced a trauma or an injury, such as a bad fall; then when we come to perform that movement again the body may not be able to perform the same movement or task with the same confidence or vigour. Using Neuromuscular Therapy we can assess the nervous system and see exactly what information is effecting our ability to perform the movement. You can find some examples on his blog www.adfitness.biz/blog.
Chris will introduce the topic, give a demonstration of the techniques he uses and then move into a movement session where everyone can practice some exercises to assist with posture and relieve common aches and strains from riding. He will finish with a Q&A session.
October 9th 2019, Usk College, 7.30pm
Gait Analysis and Recent Research.
Speaker: Russell Guire, Centaur Biomechanics
Biomechanics involves the study and research of gait and rider analysis for all horse and rider combinations from riding club up to elite level. Last year Russell gave us a talk focussed on rider analysis and showing how the way the rider sits on the horse has a dramatic effect on its soundness, performance and development. This year the session will concentrate on gait analysis and the recent research. He will use the video based equine gait analysis system which has been developed in partnership with leading human biomechanics specialists. The system has been developed to address the need for lameness diagnosis, treatment monitoring and performance enhancement. More information can be found on http://www.centaurbiomechanics.co.uk/research/
Cost will be £5 for members and £10 for non members. This will include a hot drink and cake.
More information on how to book will be available on Monday 25th August.
There is also an opportunity to book into a Rider Analysis Clinic to be held the following day, Thursday 10th October. Those with places on the clinic will get free entry to this talk.
October 10th 2019, Usk College
Rider Analysis clinic,
Russell Guire, Centaur Biomechanics
More information on this clinic and how to book a place will be added on Monday 25th August.
November 6th 2019, Beaufort Hotel
Annual General Meeting
December 4th 2019. Christmas Meal.
Anchor Hotel, Tintern.
More details to follow soon.
January 2020 - No meeting
Information of 2020 meetings will be added as soon as topics and speakers are confirmed.
Past Monthly Meetings (2019)
Wednesday 6th February - Goal Setting.
Gaye Nicholas, a BHS senior coach, BD trainer, BE coach and a list 5 dressage judge, gave an excellent and enjoyable talk that was relevant to us all, whether active riders or not. She described how she had used goal setting as a tool both for herself and for those she coaches and how it has enabled those using it to achieve longer term outcome goals. She talked about SMART goal setting and the steps and performance goals needed to allow us to reach the outcome. Gail pointed out that it was important to understand the positive and negative influences that will affect progress as this will help set realistic goals but also to find ways around problems where possible.
Wednesday 6th March - How to get a Horse Fit.
Nick Gauntlett is a BE Master Coach and a Fellow of the BHS. As well as eventing himself up to BE 4*, he trains riders at all levels from riding club upwards. Nick gave an enjoyable and wide ranging talk about how to get a horse fit including information and anecdotes about his experiences. This was followed by an interesting question and answer session where members could ask about issues relevant to themselves and their own horse.
Wednesday 3rd April Charity Fundraising Evening for Midlands Air Ambulance
Mary Seldon from Midlands Air Ambulance gave a fascinating insight into the operation of the air ambulance and their work to help us equestrians, when we might need them most. A raffle was held on the night and £375 was raised for Midlands Air Ambulance.
Wednesday 15th May Social Evening and Questionnaire Results
Janet Peters presented the results of the recent questionnaire and there was an opportunity for all present to discuss the results and to help plan the future events and activities.
Wednesday 5th June - Riding is about sitting still - isn't it?
This interesting practical event was held at Ride and Stride, St Arvans. There was an opportunity to have a session on the Riding Simulator or see it in action. There was a great social evening and Karen provided drinks and nibbles and an opportunity to chat.
Wednesday 10th July 7.30pm - Does my horse look fat in this?
This interesting session was run at the home of Janet and Tim Peters by a representative from TopSpec, Jess Burbage. The weight and feeding of five horses and a pony were discussed. There was plenty of cake for us and luckily we weren't measured on the weighbridge!.
Past Monthly Meetings (2017 & 2018)
2018
Wed 5 December - Christmas meal at the Anchor Inn, Tintern
Wed 7 November - AGM, Anchor Inn, Tintern
Wed 5 September - An evening talk and demonstration with Russell Guire from Centaur Biomechanics.
useful link http://www.centaurbiomechanics.co.uk/research/
Wed 4 July - An introduction to carriage driving with Tony Clarke
Wed 6 June - a talk by Ruth James , from the local Rural Crimes Watch, on rural crime and what can be done to prevent it.
Wed 9 May - A talk by Martin Morgan on the Black Rock Lave Net Fishery
Wed 21 March - A talk by Eric Winter, leading International Event Course designer
Wed 7 February - The Horse's mouth and Equine Dentistry by Abbey Equine vet Sarah Carr
2017
Wed 6 December - Christmas meal at the Anchor Inn, Tintern
Wed 1 November - AGM, Anchor Inn, Tintern
Tue 10 October - Vet Janinne Davies talks about the horses brain and how horses learn.
Wed 6 September - How To Improve Your Dressage Score with list 4 BD judge and trainer Shona Walker.
Wed 12 July - a visit to Black Mountains Falconry near Abergavenny.
Wed 7 June - A practical first aid demonstration from the Abbey Equine nurses at their clinic.
Wed 5 April - Help! Do I need a vet? Practical equine first aid information.
Wed 8 March - Core Values. Hannah Sheehan, talking about what the core muscles of the horse do.
Wed 8 Feb - Rod Fisher, vet to the Rio Paralympic Dressage Team gives an illustrated talk.
