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Saskia Horse Development

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I have over 20 years of experience in training all kinds of horses, in all kinds of disciplines.

My Horse Development training is based on Relationship, Understanding and Biomechanics.

The topics I teach include: the basics of training, riding, ground work, planning the week,

types of training, adding variety, great exercises to try and much more!

Saskia's 7 Week Training Plan

In the first week you learn about making Progress without over-training: prevent injuries, healthy training and recovery training sessions.
Cavaletti exercises: walk and trot on straight lines.

In week 2 there is a lot of information about Supercompensation in the athletes body and how to use it in our advantage. This is also the main reason why it is so important to add variety to your week.
Cavaletti exercises: walk and trot on a circle.

During week 3 we talk about the importance and benefits of groundwork. A varied and healthy groundwork session is just as valuable as training under saddle and I describe how you can build up a session.
Cavaletti exercises: canter in straight line

The half-way point is all about the details of a correct session build up. What happens in your horses body during the warming up, peak training and cool-down. This is important not only for your horses physical well-being but also his mental state and how he feels about working with you.
Cavaletti exercises: combination of trot and canter on a circle with transitions

One of my favourites: the Freedom Week! Here I share a lot about Relaxing days and how to make the most out of the days, weeks or even months where you want to take a break from training.  
Groundwork exercises: focus on lateral bending and engaging the hind legs

In week 6 you learn the benefits of making Exercise Combinations. The targeting of one effect through different movements takes training fast forward. Your horse will be challenged and be more engaged mentally and physically when you start mixing your exercises together.
Exercises (riding or groundwork): Active inside hind combo & Free the shoulders balance combo

I will keep week 7 a surprise for the end ;-) 

Sign up for this 7 part Training Series while it is available and find out!