Riding Exercises to Expand the Instructors’ Tool Box

with Tara Jones

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 9:30 a.m

Full-Day Riding Clinic
Timeline: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch Break
Participants: 12 Spots Open to TEC Instructors
Auditors: Full Day or AM/PM Seats Open to All Staff, Students, & Volunteers
AM Session 9:30 a.m. – 12:00; PM Session 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration Closes: October 20, 2024
Contact: Emma Yanowsky. emma@thorncroft.org
Location: Thorncroft Equestrian Center, 190 Line Road Malvern, PA 19355

A Word From Tara…

Educational inspiration is a key factor in all evaluations. Anatomical awareness was brought to light through such teachers as Jillian Kreinbring, and Ivana Ruddock. Tara was also fortunate enough to be able to travel to Australia and work closely with Jose Mendez, a top-level rider who, along with his brother Manolo, studied at the Royal school in Spain. Through timeless classical principles, the rebirth of cavesson training was brought to light. Tara began to reinvent her own style of training through many of our elite industry leaders. With over 25 years of experience, she began to blend the basics of natural horsemanship and colt starting. By intertwining her roots with the science of anatomy and In-hand work, she was able to further combine the connection of musculoskeletal unwinding through bodywork. She has since written her own books and teaches courses and clinics based on her Muscle Modification System. Now it has evolved into her wellness week programs based out of Telford, Pa where she runs her own facility. All which have helped to dive deeper into the internal structure presenting an alternate option for rehabilitation and reconditioning.

Clinic Overview

This is a  hands-on mounted learning opportunity with equine vitality an training professional, Tara Jones.
 A brief review of fundamental knowledge needed to assess any horse you are working with from the ground will be emphasized. Specific exercises will have Instructors riding to gain first hand experience, then mock instructing to gain grounded competency with the skills. Overall discussion on the unique needs of Therapeutic Program horses will be incorporated, as well as how these exercises are incorporated within lessons.
Topics will include:
  • Fundamentals of Equine Anatomy: Working within the limits of basic equine fitness and conformation
  • Exercises to teach your student under saddle that will improve their connection while maintaining the horse’s physical and emotional integrity
  • How the exercises Adapt between the capabilities of all riders
  • When and How the exercises can be used in lesson settings
More Info
Thorncroft Staff please use code TECSTAFF as checkout!
Registration limited to 12 participants and 20 auditors. First come, first serve. 
Please reach out to emma@thorncroft.org to for more information and to ask about Staff/Volunteer discount codes!
Save Your Spot HERE!

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