INVESTING IN YOUR HORSE - ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS - EXPANDING YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Equine Courses
"I aim to to help people have the relationship with their horses that they dream of."
Emma
Build-A-Horse
Course Description
This course is designed for horse owners, riders, and trainers who want to gain a deeper understanding of equine anatomy and biomechanics. By learning how a horse's body is structured and how it moves, you will be able to design a training program that effectively and safely builds muscle, improves performance, and promotes a long, healthy career for your horse.
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
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Identify the major muscle groups of the horse.
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Understand the basic principles of equine biomechanics and correct movement.
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Evaluate a horse's conformation, posture and current muscle development.
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Select and apply exercises to target specific muscle groups.
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Design a structured, progressive training plan for building strength and fitness.
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Recognise signs of muscle soreness, fatigue, or incorrect training.
Module 1
This module provides a foundational understanding of the horse's musculoskeletal system.
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Key Topics:​
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Major Muscle Groups: Identification and function of the Chain Muscles.
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Understanding Conformation: How skeletal structure influences a horse's movement and potential for muscle development.
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Module 2
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Module 3
In this module, we will talk through the steps to strengthen your horse and what steps to take.
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Key Topics:​
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The Steps to Strengthening: Communication, Proprioception, Posture and Strengthening.
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Targeted Exercises: Put what you learned in Modules 1 and 2 to choose what exercise to do.
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In this module, we will examine how the horse’s body functions as a unified unit. We will analyse and discuss how muscle engagement impacts efficiency and soundness.
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Key Topics:​
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Understanding Posture: How posture can affect movement and muscle development.
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Common Movement Faults: Recognising issues like hollowing the back, over-flexion, or dragging the hind legs, and what they indicate about muscle imbalance.
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Module 4
This module is about practical application. We'll show you how to combine the knowledge from previous modules to create a personalised, progressive training program for your horse.
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Key Topics:
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Periodisation: Planning training cycles for building fitness and maintaining muscle.
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Warm-up and Cool-down Protocols: The importance of preparing and recovering the muscles.
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Troubleshooting: What to do when your horse is not responding to training or shows signs of fatigue.
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