tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47216110427817784052024-03-13T08:10:15.075+00:00Derriere EquestrianThe Equestrian Underwear ExpertsDerriere Equestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18143192260023009062noreply@blogger.comBlogger203125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4721611042781778405.post-45444609469052483512022-04-19T10:30:00.001+01:002022-04-19T10:30:16.567+01:00Derriere products are an essential on the holiday packing list! <p><b>What happened when Derriere Equestrian’s sales, customer care and marketing coordinator Charlotte Goodall took a trip to Romania in her Derrieres?</b></p><p>I’ve always wanted to go on a riding holiday abroad and
having previously experienced some of the UK trips offered by The World on
Horseback, their organised trip to Romania seemed like a fantastic opportunity.
I was not disappointed. Traveling back in time to explore the unspoilt,
unfenced bucolic ambience of Transylvania was a truly staggering experience.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA_3bj50EmPSSepueK6nxl6Rs-4e6bm8x-akplKFrWhyy4tsBi6puGVA9LKHNFx1jZXHzNPD_2nkF2z7gUNVQvodQ_Ko3FzNzg-cZBupMnlUv6GSJByVc1GLNXZBzZalShrz_Tl11z1L-Hn0WWEcJaYhkuSMc1XX2inGx18jl1Da6uW9HAXRq_OB7H/s4032/IMG-2961.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA_3bj50EmPSSepueK6nxl6Rs-4e6bm8x-akplKFrWhyy4tsBi6puGVA9LKHNFx1jZXHzNPD_2nkF2z7gUNVQvodQ_Ko3FzNzg-cZBupMnlUv6GSJByVc1GLNXZBzZalShrz_Tl11z1L-Hn0WWEcJaYhkuSMc1XX2inGx18jl1Da6uW9HAXRq_OB7H/s320/IMG-2961.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd_VoWXGphlxlHYh2lXEYl4QGBl74GPPj3Wv_wLglvnO2pFubEVuMOylHANC0HLAH6cFaodlkNdXihmTN7Jh7XZ6kCtF7seCKHAy_AZ2Adrmzys2WCt2N1xKDPulzyxhgLnH1KzSdupww5RB3aZ6jlNEyOOm5nkikpvFX_w_mZo57p06b7z3_PC2Dh/s4032/IMG-2944.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd_VoWXGphlxlHYh2lXEYl4QGBl74GPPj3Wv_wLglvnO2pFubEVuMOylHANC0HLAH6cFaodlkNdXihmTN7Jh7XZ6kCtF7seCKHAy_AZ2Adrmzys2WCt2N1xKDPulzyxhgLnH1KzSdupww5RB3aZ6jlNEyOOm5nkikpvFX_w_mZo57p06b7z3_PC2Dh/s320/IMG-2944.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Our itinerary consisted of 4 days in the saddle through
never-ending countryside, woodland, and traditional villages, passing herds of
goats, cows, sheep whilst being cautious of meeting the black bears (thankfully
passing fresh prints in the soft ground was as close as we got!) It is safe to
say the experience wouldn’t have been the same if it wasn’t for my Derriere Equestrian®
underwear!<p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Averaging about 20km per day, experiencing nothing short of ultimate
comfort in the saddle enhanced my ridden experience, both feeling good and
looking stylish allowed me to further soak up the sun, relish the beautiful
scenery, trusted horses, and charming company.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVXMmOXuxX3smgMgYDQEZFlXY4cA4vzgUDa8J3ESJiijgoIb0ICiqrZCGnq32NuBZK0hbDpO3xZzqpMfu4F08FlU6ufCYdXtHksZ5YracZ6hvavHsUvvXWc8w5fDNveQ_i-63h7u6XCIGGfhh3kI0cyvI7ZXF_F-Qb0iRLWnZEhR3kjRNCH6DJ3w2M/s4032/IMG-2737.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVXMmOXuxX3smgMgYDQEZFlXY4cA4vzgUDa8J3ESJiijgoIb0ICiqrZCGnq32NuBZK0hbDpO3xZzqpMfu4F08FlU6ufCYdXtHksZ5YracZ6hvavHsUvvXWc8w5fDNveQ_i-63h7u6XCIGGfhh3kI0cyvI7ZXF_F-Qb0iRLWnZEhR3kjRNCH6DJ3w2M/s320/IMG-2737.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFHSisXq5ZRtNUY0NMxuBdT8CMcbJqCQ7jeFwGRNTEUp8oytwd0u5LoEJgHcJ4YvqDH93k8R7x0gZYI2BEks0spSfvkmKUgxQTS6eddbsZyBS21bnyGeWHVk8ezKfzUBJoorkObHJiqH3wLB8Ew19VZsbPkAV92Be0Elv26tXkhVfLY_Hksw-v2Kld/s4032/IMG-2871.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFHSisXq5ZRtNUY0NMxuBdT8CMcbJqCQ7jeFwGRNTEUp8oytwd0u5LoEJgHcJ4YvqDH93k8R7x0gZYI2BEks0spSfvkmKUgxQTS6eddbsZyBS21bnyGeWHVk8ezKfzUBJoorkObHJiqH3wLB8Ew19VZsbPkAV92Be0Elv26tXkhVfLY_Hksw-v2Kld/s320/IMG-2871.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Our days included stops at visiting beautiful sights and majestic
churches in various local villages. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
food definition of field to fork, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>elegantly
presented, traditional, organic, and sustainably sourced, every mealtime was a
delight, definitely keeping standards as high as the overall riding experience
was.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The<b> <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/Performance_Padded_Panty-Female.html">Derriere Equestrian® Performance Padded Panty</a></b> combines
science with style, scientifically designed for the equestrian sport,
eradicating discomfort, and reducing concussion. The use of high quality
Italian breathable, bacteriostatic and moisture wicking fabric ensures a feeling
of both optimum health, hygiene, and comfort. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF2WjHF2_j4UCLzngiCGYbCE7BhJdNTA87sAApZ9rf9nnauBGgq9Dq2aNzQ-8DR9rBLQqLEpBVTl6hEH8_x2AD7cmZOqYfbm9bIAteLE1rVP2E5dc_BW6PtxaRw_sFchLKgd3S5bx-1PHnMZdduu2eqlUN7CR4YhtqooAkdqrHhmqURL8f3QDONNPy/s4032/IMG-2779.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF2WjHF2_j4UCLzngiCGYbCE7BhJdNTA87sAApZ9rf9nnauBGgq9Dq2aNzQ-8DR9rBLQqLEpBVTl6hEH8_x2AD7cmZOqYfbm9bIAteLE1rVP2E5dc_BW6PtxaRw_sFchLKgd3S5bx-1PHnMZdduu2eqlUN7CR4YhtqooAkdqrHhmqURL8f3QDONNPy/w400-h300/IMG-2779.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLdYnxPed6v89WCGJ42MzICAgA7_KnEHZIVPU2s5J7bgf_TFbRFuMuQIZEfb2UQyY4UJkfy6tZkthwI6JZ0WH8Kj3tBDzBHTYP-IoVYEXnV0kvmhZm1IKj-qhrkkpz3FUh7zEcVLefm8enJRuC4MItTJ4yghxDOLYfaVUYWx_x5XNh1hDJxjc31YLb/s1024/PHOTO-2021-09-10-16-50-41.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLdYnxPed6v89WCGJ42MzICAgA7_KnEHZIVPU2s5J7bgf_TFbRFuMuQIZEfb2UQyY4UJkfy6tZkthwI6JZ0WH8Kj3tBDzBHTYP-IoVYEXnV0kvmhZm1IKj-qhrkkpz3FUh7zEcVLefm8enJRuC4MItTJ4yghxDOLYfaVUYWx_x5XNh1hDJxjc31YLb/s320/PHOTO-2021-09-10-16-50-41.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The new bespoke<b> <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/product_catalogue_female_breeches.html">Derriere Equestrian Activewear collection</a></b> pleasantly
compliments the equestrian underwear range. They work in harmony together to
provide core pieces for your equestrian wardrobe. The technical tops and riding
leggings combine high quality, functionality with exceptional comfort. The
advanced moisture wicking and temperature regulating properties incorporated
into the breathable, quick drying sporting technology fabric encourages high
performance whilst providing ultimate comfort and support. The elegant design
is flattering to the body and offers a secure yet subtle grip to the saddle. </p>I would recommend both the <b><a href="http://www.derriereequestrian.com">underwear</a> </b>and <b><a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/product_catalogue_female_activewear.html">activewear</a>
</b>combination of products as essential to riders of all disciplines. <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/product_catalogue_female_underwear.html"><b>The Derriere Equestrian Underwear</b></a> has been
designed to eradicate seamlines diminishing the risk of the dreaded VPL. Ensuring
discretion and style whilst enabling riders like myself to ride for miles in
the saddle with no negative implications.<p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
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riding holiday in Transylvania, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the trip
assured adventure as well as a feeling of being immersed in culture. Derriere
Equestrian® provided me with ultimate confidence and comfort on these rides.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyFvKs-6xMIinZC8ToR0sZ_W76IN38xrlj9UWL4pWxAfvnhoWjOWZ9QTPkVIoBmJDcqmZplFfsnrlQii0Tce4Ux22wgCb_mbCf-cgtiPdpVyElwYrF9P26VTTSQ3Uug6VhPDbRUXCkrJ_jcjR_bIoR6vGxHE_USYO5kzKk7XkAO76k_lD7gYCWvMPR/s1024/PHOTO-2021-09-10-16-50-45.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="902" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyFvKs-6xMIinZC8ToR0sZ_W76IN38xrlj9UWL4pWxAfvnhoWjOWZ9QTPkVIoBmJDcqmZplFfsnrlQii0Tce4Ux22wgCb_mbCf-cgtiPdpVyElwYrF9P26VTTSQ3Uug6VhPDbRUXCkrJ_jcjR_bIoR6vGxHE_USYO5kzKk7XkAO76k_lD7gYCWvMPR/w282-h320/PHOTO-2021-09-10-16-50-45.jpg" width="282" /></a></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><b>What did the other riders think about riding in their Derrieres? </b><div><br /></div><br /><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ceKLoBLbgMIPWw9_P4rR4VvI-zt9shjgJFuRAvrdj6_yisenhqE33FVgZBL7CUZvs8WDM_KrzM8GyxzzXsA73YPzXTaS4Fe7WgxOIAAnvho6E4cfdpYNt2pxJvXa88fxbJCxiSltKXzF7c9nr4seBdlwmFQ6pkoQKc2URbb7XNJ1U0ABp5NXpw0u/s742/Capture.PNG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="742" data-original-width="735" height="735" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ceKLoBLbgMIPWw9_P4rR4VvI-zt9shjgJFuRAvrdj6_yisenhqE33FVgZBL7CUZvs8WDM_KrzM8GyxzzXsA73YPzXTaS4Fe7WgxOIAAnvho6E4cfdpYNt2pxJvXa88fxbJCxiSltKXzF7c9nr4seBdlwmFQ6pkoQKc2URbb7XNJ1U0ABp5NXpw0u/w727-h735/Capture.PNG" width="727" /></a></div></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2iPTYDPk4EfqRI_x3lROSOj8YY46O4Fftu46pPMQVBq1bOGLYk2WcqlQcyv_PnV3fAXCsMRsG0JOWiwK-GG1dyJpqizBBwBAEgskNhi2UFu3XoWoDgFuiifnLUVv_bygJpq1O45Z8si3t4dCngB4E1siew2EtQkss0Ie80Fu39K6KPnBloxXXWUgg/w202-h227/Derriere%20Equestrian%20LOGO%20Web%20Use.png" /><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYWYKQAKiHYgcrAKxgM5lc2wwQaPpT8dA50on_Fcp3SX4Fw2zMiMnaPOeCjSrrtXKiyY0i15irOvICgXA4usUOE8BY4pvdPbjASJUsScHyKV4xVYgPc64ed8vcwgbJwE1-L71zeF34nVqlzWK5RcTzVRG90n5bycnWnNEePx5JpY_jP60Ehhtt31L/w233-h213/Picture1.png" /></div><br /><a href="http://www.derriereequestrian.com/"><span style="color: white;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> <span> </span><span> </span> </span></span>www.derriereequestrian.com <span style="color: white;"> </span></a> <a href="http://www.theworldonhorseback.co.uk/">www.theworldonhorseback.co.uk</a></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div><br />Derriere Equestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18143192260023009062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4721611042781778405.post-68428899964993459252022-04-11T11:55:00.000+01:002022-04-11T11:55:12.011+01:00Boosting rider balance and core stabilisation on the lunge<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Balance and
core stabilisation are key for all horse riders; these aspects, essentially two
sides of the same coin, not only keep us safely on board, but also allow us to
be more explicit with our aids when riding. This can relate to the accuracy of
the aid, for example using a leg aid at the spot that the horse responds to,
based on its training; but can also relate to the subtly of an aid. For example,
a barely-perceptible half halt based on the tautening of the rider’s abdominals
and a subtle shift in shoulder position, as opposed to a visible rein aid.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiYl3n-20NHyxxevlGVprGkRb0HmxAoozuyokf7Wc35O5QnKZVdFLe0q8UY2E18Xo7imv_bgXDZ4ohHPaWLZ8d6GGXPTMXo46TI4ibTe6ApJjGtwsmy8ExmQI1KbV-ptB1ymDxZlOXN-Pi3In7nXLkFO2IGF89S6V2jAw2UwhklliNVIFQRLhsx6tA/s5184/IMG_6415.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiYl3n-20NHyxxevlGVprGkRb0HmxAoozuyokf7Wc35O5QnKZVdFLe0q8UY2E18Xo7imv_bgXDZ4ohHPaWLZ8d6GGXPTMXo46TI4ibTe6ApJjGtwsmy8ExmQI1KbV-ptB1ymDxZlOXN-Pi3In7nXLkFO2IGF89S6V2jAw2UwhklliNVIFQRLhsx6tA/w400-h266/IMG_6415.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;">Balance
is perhaps something we take for granted, if we’re more experienced riders. In
the days when we were learning, our balance was probably quite inconsistent,
occasionally hitting the sweet spot when the rising trot felt coordinated, or euphorically
landing from a jump with the weight flexibly anchored down into our ankles,
heels and stirrups. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;">Mutual
movement patterns<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;">But as
we progress with our riding and the training of our horses, in whatever
discipline, we probably take balance for granted – yet we’re always influenced
by our own and our horse’s own individual movement patterns. That’s why riding
our own horse is like wearing a comfortable piece of clothing – we slip into
what we know – and that can include posture that isn’t optimal. For example, an
old hindleg injury that our horse has, and protects himself from aggravating,
can easily translate into us dropping a shoulder or sitting with our weight too
heavily on one seat bone. Often unconsciously!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW6KBCcPT5InyEGhsOwtWExZS1Pi67jcYn5DHrencOlzSOLxSlOgoM9u1Ldl1wcExojSvjCpc5iXbN5ZfIGo_BKb5rMZUANAeD3VmPtq3SJrUYXjTFBy5gk3eZH3eQUz15Ek22lM3D50IgcWV3XSoLXkfN9-ItKQyaMLqgeHSh2uNiA7kFnXgCDcxe/s5184/IMG_6235.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW6KBCcPT5InyEGhsOwtWExZS1Pi67jcYn5DHrencOlzSOLxSlOgoM9u1Ldl1wcExojSvjCpc5iXbN5ZfIGo_BKb5rMZUANAeD3VmPtq3SJrUYXjTFBy5gk3eZH3eQUz15Ek22lM3D50IgcWV3XSoLXkfN9-ItKQyaMLqgeHSh2uNiA7kFnXgCDcxe/w400-h266/IMG_6235.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;">Lovely
lungeing<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;">Here we’d
like to highlight the importance of lunge lessons to identify our own
limitations where symmetry and balance are concerned, and improve core
stabilisation. This can be on your own horse, but it can also be revelatory to
have a lesson on a different horse, to experience a different movement pattern.
(Similarly, a lesson on a mechanical horse can have the same effect of being a
wake-up call to our own riding patterns – and these horses have the benefit of
being extremely balanced and straight!)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;">So let’s
look at the benefits of lunge lessons:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;">They’re great to teach balance and
lightness to the rider, or brush up on these skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;">Depending on how advanced the rider
is, most of these exercises can be done at all three gaits: the walk, trot, and
canter. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;">Lunge lessons gives the instructor
control over the horse, so the rider can focus on their body, and become more
mindful of the process of riding.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;">Additionally, the rider can focus on
themselves and their own needs and goals, not ‘training’ the horse, which is
often where their attention lies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;">Lunge lessons with a trainer (or a
session with an experienced friend who can lunge you safely) offer a chance to
go back to the basics, in order to reinforce a strong foundation of posture and
position.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipgsDFzDVdyvFl0ePl284_JuDkY4WZLKL5Aa3p_70Iof_nRdQFJF2R17DeaIzt5095uMMay8SXhlrF8_2TWe6ZHk3CkdMr3ia8StF6lSqOg3YI5glh-gMxtkczWISHRERNcB6FJCjju6IJ1VXIlGV74ITNvHFFec_7tLG0Mwj-X8vyAVIFbWOGNTmO/s322/Screenshot%202022-04-11%20114601.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="322" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipgsDFzDVdyvFl0ePl284_JuDkY4WZLKL5Aa3p_70Iof_nRdQFJF2R17DeaIzt5095uMMay8SXhlrF8_2TWe6ZHk3CkdMr3ia8StF6lSqOg3YI5glh-gMxtkczWISHRERNcB6FJCjju6IJ1VXIlGV74ITNvHFFec_7tLG0Mwj-X8vyAVIFbWOGNTmO/w400-h224/Screenshot%202022-04-11%20114601.png" width="400" /></a></b></div><b><br /></b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;">Back
pain and mobility<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;">Many
horse riders experience lower back pain, and working on your balance can
actually promote mobility and wellness in this area. Chronic or subacute
discomfort in the lower back is often called ‘subacute nonspecific low back
pain’ (NSLBP); years of horse riding and falls can cause such discomfort. </span><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34847915/"><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;">Studies</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;"> show that core stabilisation exercise can help reduce
pain, improve proprioception (awareness of the position and movement of the
body), and even reduce ‘fear of movement’ – that sense that we have to protect
a weak spot, in case it is aggravated. Commonly in the saddle, this can show up
as the rider maintaining a very contained trot, instead of embracing (and
moving comfortably with) a big, bold, forward-going trot; hunching the
shoulders to protect a weak area of our back (or to avoid ‘bosom-bounce’, for
women – </span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">the </span><b><a href="https://derriereequestrian.com/Sportief_Bra.html"><span style="color: windowtext; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Derriere
Sportief Bra</span></a></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> is a <span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">boon here); or tucking our tailbone
under too much, because extending the lumbar area (e.g. to create a driving
sitting trot, for example in a medium trot movement), is uncomfortable. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;">Having
lunge lessons therefore helps us face ‘fear of movement’ by encouraging and
developing the skill of core stabilisation, for example by doing work without
stirrups in a safe environment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;">What to
wear<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;">When
you’re training, consider the </span><b><a href="http://www.derriereequestrian.com/"><span style="color: windowtext; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Derriere
Equestrian</span></a></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> range<span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">, designed for both men and women. <b>The </b></span></span><b><a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;">Derriere Equestrian</span></a></b><b><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/product_catalogue_female_breeches.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;">Treviso
Training breeches</span></a></b><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;"> for example are great breeches to consider. They’re
designed to promote optimal comfort and performance, and work in
harmony with the </span><b><a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/product_catalogue_female_underwear.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;">Derriere
undergarments</span></a></b><b><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;">,</span></b><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;"> ensuring all fabric surfaces come together in a
symbiosis that completely <b>eliminates
chaffing, abrasions and discomfort!</b> The material content
is a comfy mix of cotton, microfibre and elastane.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdI_DOt9qkrhq_rvoggdDJMtxxvWTvG4aqJ4IanmVvYvWH4ekAWHEWw8Jf0EPZcqTf9sNe7Zb9WfG3loc5XPTZp9EprdDQbQoPHK3Z88AE64lzaGyns_AwMvcP_Y90mIDvcNRJ3uFCogMmaV-VjOj4JlI0YxV82JDUAPne3F9viv2oJDFAnhSw6RxE/s808/Sports%20Bras%20Plain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="409" data-original-width="808" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdI_DOt9qkrhq_rvoggdDJMtxxvWTvG4aqJ4IanmVvYvWH4ekAWHEWw8Jf0EPZcqTf9sNe7Zb9WfG3loc5XPTZp9EprdDQbQoPHK3Z88AE64lzaGyns_AwMvcP_Y90mIDvcNRJ3uFCogMmaV-VjOj4JlI0YxV82JDUAPne3F9viv2oJDFAnhSw6RxE/w400-h203/Sports%20Bras%20Plain.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;">Talking
of undergarments, remember to equip yourself with some comfy, supportive riding
underwear. For <b>ultimate comfort in the saddle</b>, so you’re not thinking
about discomfort when trying to hone your balance and stabilisation, try the </span><b><a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/Performance_Padded_Panty-Female.html"><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;">Derriere Equestrian Performance Padded
Panty</span></a></b>, which
is designed to eradicate seamlines visible through breeches and ensure no
rubbing, chaffing or abrasions are created. Incorporating the Derriere
Equestrian Padded Support System (<b>DEPSS</b>), the garments protect the
perineal area (the bit between the pubic arch and the tail bone), from
discomfort, and also prevent rubbing, due to innovative stitched seams. In
particular, if you’re a male rider taking lunge lessons, you may find that
having subtle, extra padding in your undergarments improves your intuitive
riding, as you may not ‘brace’ to protect yourself in terms of ‘fear of
movement’, and can instead go with the horse’s movement more naturally.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSfgzOaNQ3yBCMsINVIqnUQ8XhAwjPBL7ExGiha4pfIcYNqqLDDkjHIIi7CQBFYstvm_aPtm-W3luUw0E3NVmahAWJtBh7STL3t4AhmMvc43l6mFofC4-S2BKaJLIn7Sw51adUPdFTq6bHCb60EPMor9tXknncHW3yQ6vel1fpNx_t9YqbT4QMtq5f/s808/Underwear%20Plain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="409" data-original-width="808" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSfgzOaNQ3yBCMsINVIqnUQ8XhAwjPBL7ExGiha4pfIcYNqqLDDkjHIIi7CQBFYstvm_aPtm-W3luUw0E3NVmahAWJtBh7STL3t4AhmMvc43l6mFofC4-S2BKaJLIn7Sw51adUPdFTq6bHCb60EPMor9tXknncHW3yQ6vel1fpNx_t9YqbT4QMtq5f/w400-h203/Underwear%20Plain.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>Find out more at <a href="http://www.derriereequestrian.com">www.derriereequestrian.com</a></o:p></p>Derriere Equestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18143192260023009062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4721611042781778405.post-59155925706757661222022-03-21T10:08:00.004+00:002022-03-21T10:08:20.704+00:00Tackling transitions by Derriere Equestrian ambassador Erin Orford
<b>Walk to trot transitions sound so simple</b>, but it is so important to get the foundations right, and these basics must come before all else if you are to progress up the ladder as a successful partnership with your horse! Many horses rush the upward transition, and can hollow out in the downward transition; both should be performed consistently if you want to achieve good marks in a test. The horse shouldn’t anticipate the next move, e.g. you would lose valuable marks in a dressage competition if going from a free walk on a long rein into a rushed jog, rather than a medium walk! <div><br /></div><div>When schooling, try to establish a soft medium walk; forward but not too fast or rushed! The horse should not lean on you, but should be working into the reins and accepting of the contact - this is your communication line. ‘Sponging’ the reins with your fingers can be used to encourage them to soften rather than pulling or using the reins for your own balance. The horse should keep the momentum going without you having to nag with the leg but you should also be able to use it to influence their body without them blocking against it or rushing forward so they stay between the leg and the rein. (If you use your schooling whip as an adapted leg aid, be sure to use it to back up the softening rein aid, to encourage forward movement.)
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<b>Handy halts</b> </div><div>Once you have established a nice walk, as an exercise, ask for a good, square halt. Use your body as a half-halt to shorten the steps, whilst still riding forwards into the halt. One of the most common errors I see is riders stopping from the rein and taking the leg pressure completely off, which would encourage the horse to fall into the halt, and to lean on you. Ride forwards into any transition to keep the horse stepping under and pushing forwards and upwards into the transition, rather than doing it front to back from the rein, resulting in the hind legs being left behind.</div><div><br /></div><div>The preparation for the halt is the most important part of getting a good halt, so check the horse’s balance and straightness (e.g. are they falling one way or another?), as if they’re crooked and falling one way going into it, this will be how they halt. You should be able to prepare for the halt without the horse anticipating it, so in training, only ask them to actually halt when you have them in the right place during the steps before it. They should step forwards into the halt, and stand in a nice balance, ready to push forwards out of the halt. If they leave a leg behind, always correct them by stepping forwards, rather than backwards. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0WxZs5c2UIYN3XDdQsj0Kght6sQs5OEXQeBPMutmHb4g7odY2GEVvyd3TLq_BqL2SBBo6YNQsvM_SsCra78iI7jyThsicK3a_Oidixq3dzgMGoe-wq3SDm1BU-RRs-MQL6gX3OcG7MGTxOrz2MHDZFEt2Xpb0d_T-EqscbpxeRuMUUDGv-dz9LMVz/s960/erin%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="770" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0WxZs5c2UIYN3XDdQsj0Kght6sQs5OEXQeBPMutmHb4g7odY2GEVvyd3TLq_BqL2SBBo6YNQsvM_SsCra78iI7jyThsicK3a_Oidixq3dzgMGoe-wq3SDm1BU-RRs-MQL6gX3OcG7MGTxOrz2MHDZFEt2Xpb0d_T-EqscbpxeRuMUUDGv-dz9LMVz/w276-h344/erin%202.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Walk-trot transitions </b></div><div>For a nice upward walk-trot transition, the horse must be walking for himself, so that you can give a light aid to ask them to move up into trot. If you’re having to nag them in the walk, you’re going to have to make even more effort to move up into trot, so think about how much effort you’re having to put in, compared to your horse! Give a light aid and then if they don’t respond, back it up with a quicker leg aid, making sure to reward them when you get the response you want. As in the walk, the horse should trot for themselves without you needing to constantly remind them, so if you have a lazy horse that relies on the leg, your goal is to be able to use less leg, and for them to keep trotting. If you have a hot or sharp horse that runs away from the leg, your goal is to be able to keep your leg on their side a bit more (almost hugging), without them running away from it. You can use your body weight by moving your shoulders slightly forwards (marginally!), to ask for them to move forwards, and by sitting up a bit more, to ask them to wait. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Trouble shooting </b></div><div>To check if your horse is truly on the aids, you can set yourself markers to trot or walk at, and then you can see how long it takes your horse to respond, as in a dressage test, you need to have the control to be able to perform a movement or transition right on the marker. You can do transitions both on and off the track to check you have control of their body before during and after the transition, and notice any changes during this. It’s also worth checking your own rider balance and position; it’s easiest for the horse to carry us when we’re in balance, and they want to be directly under our weight. So, if we’re moving all over the place, it makes it more difficult for them to be straight! Once you are able to do these transitions effectively, you can also add in transitions within the pace by riding forwards and then collecting the trot a little, and then forwards again. This will also help to develop the expression within the trot, and allow you to play with the gears; but make sure to start with small changes within the gears before building this up, so that the horse stays soft and supple over the back! </div><div><br /></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNCAqJSLQlvLGt77Skr-gJ7dKkECexMUWWWMJZnRlBUkg7RUPM6BZV3Tqsf9kOvog-VTohzCl4HUQBYbKDF4161ltC4pvwAroNsSC5jG7hOLFDkwsFRGlsTuMCJRlOzMaMS1qPLAUgFEJoxWyoAKhlqbDYT1KUl4lVOFEOqqAXNoVqp7MvPP1y6l54/s686/erin%20and%20pimms%20at%20bury%20farm%20III_%20pic%20by%20Amanda%20Shirtcliffe%20(2022_03_09%2008_29_39%20UTC).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="565" data-original-width="686" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNCAqJSLQlvLGt77Skr-gJ7dKkECexMUWWWMJZnRlBUkg7RUPM6BZV3Tqsf9kOvog-VTohzCl4HUQBYbKDF4161ltC4pvwAroNsSC5jG7hOLFDkwsFRGlsTuMCJRlOzMaMS1qPLAUgFEJoxWyoAKhlqbDYT1KUl4lVOFEOqqAXNoVqp7MvPP1y6l54/w333-h275/erin%20and%20pimms%20at%20bury%20farm%20III_%20pic%20by%20Amanda%20Shirtcliffe%20(2022_03_09%2008_29_39%20UTC).png" width="333" /></a></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><div><br /></div><div><b>Downward transitions</b> </div><div>To gain a pleasing downward trot-walk transition, you should go into sitting trot, maintain your forward energy and use your body to ask the horse to start to sit and shorten the trot steps to help their balance, going into the walk. If you need to, you can use the outside rein to give a half halt, but make sure to give it straight after, so that you don’t rely on it to slow down, and you’re not pulling the horse into walk. If they are bracing going into the transition, try to play with slowing the trot down within your trot work, whilst keeping the softness, so that you can keep them in a good balance, and soft during the preparation of the transition. This will allow you to ride forwards into the transition, rather than using the rein to pull them backwards into it. Over time and repetition, this will improve and your horse will get stronger within this, so that he can maintain a good balance and outline throughout. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij6h-Hra-TkTQ8coOwDhK_n2kFWnVFozaXY1BvB1-0zqS6T5oMZ0unTUvpsvG_LbvFi-tcMVSS44xfMjZ15okoJHggbKFKZl6-bwXfNeX0qc7JL7w5p35uYY3Hm7--6mUxea6vmRDT3v3SKeJnvBtuU6icJW7lcpPnNCdwzp-oFv9eDkCSUAWsdSQq/s320/Erin%20Orford%20Derriere%20Equestrian%20BD%20National%20Championships%202016%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij6h-Hra-TkTQ8coOwDhK_n2kFWnVFozaXY1BvB1-0zqS6T5oMZ0unTUvpsvG_LbvFi-tcMVSS44xfMjZ15okoJHggbKFKZl6-bwXfNeX0qc7JL7w5p35uYY3Hm7--6mUxea6vmRDT3v3SKeJnvBtuU6icJW7lcpPnNCdwzp-oFv9eDkCSUAWsdSQq/s1600/Erin%20Orford%20Derriere%20Equestrian%20BD%20National%20Championships%202016%201.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>What to wear</b> </div><div>When you’re training, the <b><a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">Derriere Equestrian</span></a><span style="color: #800180;"> <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/product_catalogue_female_breeches.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">Treviso Training breeches</span></a></span></b> are great breeches to consider. They’re designed to promote <b style="color: #800180;">optimal comfort </b>and<b> <span style="color: #800180;">performance</span></b>, and work in harmony with the <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/product_catalogue_female_underwear.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;"><b>Derriere undergarments</b></span></a><span style="color: #800180;">,</span> ensuring all fabric surfaces come together in a symbiosis<b> </b>that completely <span style="color: #800180;"><b>eliminates chaffing</b>, <b>abrasions</b> and <b>discomfort</b>!</span> The material content is a <span style="color: #800180;"><b>comfy </b></span>mix of cotton, microfibre and elastane. </div><div>All about Erin Orford
Derriere Equestrian sponsored rider Erin Orford is one of Britain’s most determined and inspirational dressage riders. A qualified UKCC Level 2 Dressage coach, Erin has her sights set on the Paris 2024 Paralympics and beyond. Visit - www.erinorforddressage.com</div><div><br /></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7z1DVGWJ9PP_oTJanBpUgNPHFUDiGYVxHzRY3fsLRk2h6ObWWsFB445hvbwimshWdpDrcc82oin0QUdEH8Px52F9sv_JNHg01lhoBZyuBCmYGQ6l2I_aTR_qmlO49k3hHReZahROxPfMxkGv-SGiurJ67FUSQIIRP2sAsrRKZYQa5cOLMdHIN6qSO/s960/Erin%20Orford%20and%20Loki%20in%20arena%20(002).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7z1DVGWJ9PP_oTJanBpUgNPHFUDiGYVxHzRY3fsLRk2h6ObWWsFB445hvbwimshWdpDrcc82oin0QUdEH8Px52F9sv_JNHg01lhoBZyuBCmYGQ6l2I_aTR_qmlO49k3hHReZahROxPfMxkGv-SGiurJ67FUSQIIRP2sAsrRKZYQa5cOLMdHIN6qSO/w220-h293/Erin%20Orford%20and%20Loki%20in%20arena%20(002).jpg" width="220" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Y1nkFfxtIJFe6gnbZeptA8Gqq7cO9d3ZBF13gSXoWpx4HgbQ7IUDtH61dnplP1GBlXozIf-bYLDPO2zVkGftqHv3CSzytL1v30rRfyLyA9_e2RNzzz2baOKPzVa_SMhWrEuIrSa8mwHomATZ6gR9MpRWEz21EHuOKfunToStp_BIbOf1wO_I97kH/s960/erin%20orford%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Y1nkFfxtIJFe6gnbZeptA8Gqq7cO9d3ZBF13gSXoWpx4HgbQ7IUDtH61dnplP1GBlXozIf-bYLDPO2zVkGftqHv3CSzytL1v30rRfyLyA9_e2RNzzz2baOKPzVa_SMhWrEuIrSa8mwHomATZ6gR9MpRWEz21EHuOKfunToStp_BIbOf1wO_I97kH/s960/erin%20orford%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Y1nkFfxtIJFe6gnbZeptA8Gqq7cO9d3ZBF13gSXoWpx4HgbQ7IUDtH61dnplP1GBlXozIf-bYLDPO2zVkGftqHv3CSzytL1v30rRfyLyA9_e2RNzzz2baOKPzVa_SMhWrEuIrSa8mwHomATZ6gR9MpRWEz21EHuOKfunToStp_BIbOf1wO_I97kH/w294-h294/erin%20orford%201.jpg" width="294" /></a></div></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwVqwjmeyAkUTAybvbcSbzhrGu_4mp6f-FMUgJ9UCcWNUZWFj7to9_FhO6Ogcl_MyZkDhzi00bK3OYB6YhualGi-_m9ouorKOEdFbVcL35pYLCzQA62zqOfaSH-_5tpHTMBgynoLLDvtpyU47C2K-L16QzITpWMOhBUnkG7wYe-Urwcrv6og3AhmQ0/s2000/New%20Set%2014%20Mk2%20Full%20Size%20Web%20Slider%20.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="2000" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwVqwjmeyAkUTAybvbcSbzhrGu_4mp6f-FMUgJ9UCcWNUZWFj7to9_FhO6Ogcl_MyZkDhzi00bK3OYB6YhualGi-_m9ouorKOEdFbVcL35pYLCzQA62zqOfaSH-_5tpHTMBgynoLLDvtpyU47C2K-L16QzITpWMOhBUnkG7wYe-Urwcrv6og3AhmQ0/w483-h193/New%20Set%2014%20Mk2%20Full%20Size%20Web%20Slider%20.png" width="483" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="goog_1531347891"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.derriereequestrian.com"><span style="color: #800180;">www.derriereequestrian.com</span></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: right;"></div></div><br /><div><br /></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote>Derriere Equestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18143192260023009062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4721611042781778405.post-57080096078003639052021-08-20T19:00:00.000+01:002021-08-24T10:05:53.570+01:00Only the Breast for our DE Sportief Bra <p> <b><i><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Why our
hybrid sports bra, the Sportief, is the go-to bra for comfort and performance
when riding</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A recent
study on breast support during exercise (ref 1) has found that poor bra fit is
unfortunately common, with approximately 85% of women reported to be wearing
ill-fitting bras. This has been attributed to three primary factors: a lack of
knowledge among women regarding both the need for proper breast support during
physical activity and how a bra should fit; poor standardisation of bra sizing
by many bra manufacturers; and inadequate bra designs. (With our beautiful
<a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/Sportief_Bra.html" target="_blank">Sportief bra,</a> we are hopefully alleviating such issues! We’re helping to spread
the word about the need for proper breast support, have a comprehensive range
of sizes with clear size guides, and have created what we believe to be the
ultimate sports bra. The Sportief is a fashion-focussed product that ticks
every functional <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/Sportief_Bra.html" target="_blank">sports bra</a> box as well, for the ultimate in <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/index.html" target="_blank">comfort and support</a>, when riding).</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDcKKsXeIEgjqKP49qvj87L0I9RSl8efXz79JYO-kFRycZdJ8GBfR470KfsEcwB8hc1_2DfFqJqabrgZTM3YcHlsoAEAPYpazKzhj92jmQ9eJlL7pJbXirA3PHG5HujRbiWGZtIBBtZkE/s1653/DE+Sportief+Bra+White+Nude+Product+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1653" data-original-width="1102" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDcKKsXeIEgjqKP49qvj87L0I9RSl8efXz79JYO-kFRycZdJ8GBfR470KfsEcwB8hc1_2DfFqJqabrgZTM3YcHlsoAEAPYpazKzhj92jmQ9eJlL7pJbXirA3PHG5HujRbiWGZtIBBtZkE/s320/DE+Sportief+Bra+White+Nude+Product+.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Jog on<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Demand for
sport-specific bras began in the 1970s, after the United States introduced
legislation that prohibited sexual discrimination in sport; sports medicine
research followed, which identified that breast pain during exercise could be
very problematic for women, and could impede their sporting prowess. The first
bra designed specifically to support a woman's breasts during running is
thought to have been developed in 1977, when a costume designer sewed two jock
straps (very supportive male groin protection garments!) together for an avid female
runner, to form the prototype ‘Jogbra’ (Ref 2).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Since the earliest
research investigating breast motion, numerous biomechanical studies have
confirmed that running and jumping (research that also translates well to horse
riding, with its vertical forces when trotting) results in such degrees of
breast movement that a female’s ability to move her upper limbs and flex her
torso can be affected, if external breast support is not worn. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Unhappy-slappy<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">The total
amount of breast movement during physical activity is a combination of how much
the breasts are ‘displaced’ and the number of times they bounce. (The
wince-inducing term ‘breast slap’ is often used.) Most sports bras have traditionally
been designed to minimise the amount of breast displacement via compression
(effectively compressing them down), or encapsulation (encasing each breast in
a separate, structured cup.)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">However,
sports bras that reduce breast displacement purely via compression have been
perceived to be the most uncomfortable to wear. Encapsulation bras are often
not the most attractive. Hence, hybrid bras like our Sportief have been
developed, to offer both benefits.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLodNDb_N61DxHwuwuormbtjCYRaN_AyvXlkLcrc7TIV9gbzh70HazgJHdyYhT3N5t4c1Ocfw-WyrFuBN5cUYJ2ogOOvANKdSpzJiLnoX-bjw7AI-299IRu9C4pziaUupW_miOVJCK_4/s1043/Derriere+Equestrian+Sportief+Bra+Innovation+Award+2016+SPOGA+Image+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1043" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLodNDb_N61DxHwuwuormbtjCYRaN_AyvXlkLcrc7TIV9gbzh70HazgJHdyYhT3N5t4c1Ocfw-WyrFuBN5cUYJ2ogOOvANKdSpzJiLnoX-bjw7AI-299IRu9C4pziaUupW_miOVJCK_4/s320/Derriere+Equestrian+Sportief+Bra+Innovation+Award+2016+SPOGA+Image+1.jpg" width="276" /></a></span></div><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Sports
bras for horse riding<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Rather than
just minimising breast displacement, well-designed hybrid sports bras like ours
can reduce exercise-induced breast discomfort by simultaneously elevating and
compressing the breasts. Elevating the breasts can reduce tension and loading of
the anatomical breast support structures, the overlying skin, and also the Cooper's
ligaments. A compressive element decreases what’s called ‘flexion torque’, the
lateral and rotational movement generated by the breasts. (Just take sitting
trot without an adequate sports bra, and you will fully understand the term!)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">The <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/index.html" target="_blank">DerriereEquestrian</a> <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/Sportief_Bra.html" target="_blank">Sportief bra</a> for riding has a racer back, padded support, and a
clever front opening, offering breast compression as well as a shaping and an
encapsulation effect, for more of a ‘comfort’ fit. This bra is so attractive,
you can easily wear it at the gym or exercise class, and feel confident as well
as supported. The material and structure in the <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/Sportief_Bra.html" target="_blank">Sportief cupping system</a> seam is
designed to lift, separate, shape and support the breasts, which in turn leaves
the rider’s shoulders and upper back more comfortable and in a healthier,
‘open’ posture, as opposed to more ‘closed’ and protective. It’s the perfect
garment to take your mind of your ‘breast bounce’, and concentrate on your
riding.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8HmmZp4s2BbvTFDuZojEgiLQjClqNOhiyqNYufP23KcSxIgDqvCEdPWwtqv52wJ3cD0to1qaaZq8BLqRt-_AwCZomYzn56jyg8DU-G0rpWouAQL3PgqtHo_RKUjLiZrBIQ7YoJMg4K7Y/s1050/Sportief+Bra+collection.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="1050" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8HmmZp4s2BbvTFDuZojEgiLQjClqNOhiyqNYufP23KcSxIgDqvCEdPWwtqv52wJ3cD0to1qaaZq8BLqRt-_AwCZomYzn56jyg8DU-G0rpWouAQL3PgqtHo_RKUjLiZrBIQ7YoJMg4K7Y/w640-h253/Sportief+Bra+collection.PNG" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">To summarise,
the <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/Sportief_Bra.html">Sportief sports bra</a> is designed to provide additional support during horse
riding and exercise, minimise breast movement, alleviate discomfort and reduce
potential chest ligament damage. It comes in <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/Sportief_Bra.html">seven bra sizes</a>, which covers
fourteen to eighteen common bra specifications. We are sure you will not look
back once you have tried it! It’s a garment we’re super proud of, and our
<a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/testimonials_and_endorsements.html" target="_blank">customer feedback</a> corroborates this.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEdhu_ISVdScHYMX86ZJINxlUI6nbWHgCCTSJXq1asis0rFvSym4LpdliFxyMJWbdTNfu3JyKmrwDA6UZgc7lwzY-5ZfQ-FwLA_uNKrIAs_ESRZU66TOrB_E45Ram_GIkcgYZA8900thI/s1181/Sportief+Bra+size+guide.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1181" data-original-width="1181" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEdhu_ISVdScHYMX86ZJINxlUI6nbWHgCCTSJXq1asis0rFvSym4LpdliFxyMJWbdTNfu3JyKmrwDA6UZgc7lwzY-5ZfQ-FwLA_uNKrIAs_ESRZU66TOrB_E45Ram_GIkcgYZA8900thI/w320-h320/Sportief+Bra+size+guide.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Visit </span></b><a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/product_12.html"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">derriereequestrian.com</span></b></a><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> to check out the Sportief sports bra
from <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/Sportief_Bra.html" target="_blank">Derriere Equestrian.<o:p></o:p></a></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/Sportief_Bra.html" target="_blank"> </a></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Ref 1 -
Biomechanics of Breast Support for Active Women; McGhee, Deirdre E.; Steele,
Julie R.Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews: July 2020 - Volume 48 - Issue 3 -
p 99-109.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<i><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Ref 2 - <span style="background: white; color: #232323;">Schuster
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leading riders, leading dressage competitor and trainer and <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/index.html" target="_blank">Derriere</a>
ambassador, Frenchman Antoine Nowakowski, shares with us his suggestions for
the warm up and cool down stages of flatwork training.</span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -35.45pt; margin-right: -33.7pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -33.7pt 0cm -35.45pt;"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></b></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFJIZkIUm_d-Vw-RTuhD5nBDuk8jJgPGfNJIJnMv_6nolH1SWNpjvKL3Gykj34s2kojZ1FufJJ2vNGSJOffegS2t1Y5PjcwvbUr-kr7wUMNdsHYeDA8-PaQ4mkckDxBxBD5ykTkY6KGqg/s1080/Antoine+Nowakowski+and+Quatergirl+%2528002%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFJIZkIUm_d-Vw-RTuhD5nBDuk8jJgPGfNJIJnMv_6nolH1SWNpjvKL3Gykj34s2kojZ1FufJJ2vNGSJOffegS2t1Y5PjcwvbUr-kr7wUMNdsHYeDA8-PaQ4mkckDxBxBD5ykTkY6KGqg/w320-h320/Antoine+Nowakowski+and+Quatergirl+%2528002%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></b></div><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"><br /></span></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -35.45pt; margin-right: -33.7pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -33.7pt 0cm -35.45pt;"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Warm up</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -35.45pt; margin-right: -33.7pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -33.7pt 0cm -35.45pt;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Let’s
think about what are the practical reasons behind warming up? This phase
prepares the horse’s muscles and tissues for work, and can also have a
psychological aspect, in terms of preparing the horse mentally. Each horse’s
warm up and cool down programme should be tailored to its level of fitness and
discipline. Generally speaking, the warm up period is a phase of gentle
exercise that stimulates the muscles to safely contract by increasing blood
flow; allows synovial joint fluid to lubricate the joints; helps prevent lactic
acid build-up by stimulating the circulatory system; and prevents injury caused
by strain to tissues, such as tendons and ligaments. Generally I find that horses
work best when given around twenty minutes of initial slow work, especially in
walk, before they are asked to perform anything taxing. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -35.45pt; margin-right: -33.7pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -33.7pt 0cm -35.45pt;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -35.45pt; margin-right: -33.7pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -33.7pt 0cm -35.45pt;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Warming
up and cooling down is fundamental to training! If you are not effective in
your warm up, you will be building on tight muscles. The primary purpose of
this stage for me is to get blood to the horse’s surface muscles, and warm them
up. My golden rule is, never stretch cold muscles; stretching longitudally and
laterally comes afterwards, when the muscles are more supple. After this
happens, the next stage is to get the horse responding to my aids.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -35.45pt; margin-right: -33.7pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -33.7pt 0cm -35.45pt;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -35.45pt; margin-right: -33.7pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -33.7pt 0cm -35.45pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdu9PfWrXJQRgBmaqKIhxVxNZgmuwlUEFalZXD2bXPl2QQfBBTvEkeutN3IYNczWEbwuAbvQYjItXpQ0Dfl4dsPwULhOCJdUUn6LwBmL-nJvw1-te3Za2f7LHI9Za773w0mLneQAjXEyc/s2048/Antoine+Nowakowski+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdu9PfWrXJQRgBmaqKIhxVxNZgmuwlUEFalZXD2bXPl2QQfBBTvEkeutN3IYNczWEbwuAbvQYjItXpQ0Dfl4dsPwULhOCJdUUn6LwBmL-nJvw1-te3Za2f7LHI9Za773w0mLneQAjXEyc/w400-h300/Antoine+Nowakowski+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -35.45pt; margin-right: -33.7pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -33.7pt 0cm -35.45pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdu9PfWrXJQRgBmaqKIhxVxNZgmuwlUEFalZXD2bXPl2QQfBBTvEkeutN3IYNczWEbwuAbvQYjItXpQ0Dfl4dsPwULhOCJdUUn6LwBmL-nJvw1-te3Za2f7LHI9Za773w0mLneQAjXEyc/s2048/Antoine+Nowakowski+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Non-mounted warm up</span></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -35.45pt; margin-right: -33.7pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -33.7pt 0cm -35.45pt;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Ground
work can be very beneficial to a horse’s exercise programme. In colder weather
you can walk the horse in-hand in the arena for five to ten minutes before
mounting. This allows the horse to physically warm up and get used to its
surroundings. I would advise only mounting when your horse has relaxed
sufficiently. Other ground-based warm-ups include lungeing and long reining,
which can help a horse to supple up through his body, begin working from behind
and stretch down into a relaxed frame. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -35.45pt; margin-right: -33.7pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -33.7pt 0cm -35.45pt;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -35.45pt; margin-right: -33.7pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -33.7pt 0cm -35.45pt;"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Mounted warm up </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -35.45pt; margin-right: -33.7pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -33.7pt 0cm -35.45pt;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">An
important piece of advice is not to neglect the walk in your mounted warm up,
especially if you have not done any ground work first. A useful show warm up is
often lots of walking - straight lines and lateral work. This relaxes the horse
and prepares them for the subsequent work. Warm up is key, as horses working
and competing at high levels need to be physically and mentally able to meet
the demands of competition.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -35.45pt; margin-right: -33.7pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -33.7pt 0cm -35.45pt;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> <br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -35.45pt; margin-right: -33.7pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -33.7pt 0cm -35.45pt;"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Cool down</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -35.45pt; margin-right: -33.7pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -33.7pt 0cm -35.45pt;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">A
cooling down period is also vital! At the end of a flatwork session, you could do
around five minutes’ worth of ‘long and low’ work, keeping the horse’s
concentration by putting in lots of transitions. You can then walk on a loose
rein for up to five minutes, or even take him for a walk outside the arena, to
cool off. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -35.45pt; margin-right: -33.7pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -33.7pt 0cm -35.45pt;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpm7j4U18lvnbglLgqMpn2if1jL5EtpHbtwKuxAd_S6UD1ef3_RP7AapuReu3G6Iuetc991ivR-uLRtr8Y1Kg9Lehxw5isfiK1Hzgg3QVt6AHqwYecv5QYenlEV3pvHhw1jE5uHtRyZr4/s2048/Antoine+Nowakowski+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpm7j4U18lvnbglLgqMpn2if1jL5EtpHbtwKuxAd_S6UD1ef3_RP7AapuReu3G6Iuetc991ivR-uLRtr8Y1Kg9Lehxw5isfiK1Hzgg3QVt6AHqwYecv5QYenlEV3pvHhw1jE5uHtRyZr4/w400-h300/Antoine+Nowakowski+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -35.45pt; margin-right: -33.7pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -33.7pt 0cm -35.45pt;"><b><i><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Comfort and performance</span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm -33.7pt 0.0001pt -35.45pt; text-align: left;"><i><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Antoine is French vice-national champion in the
7-year-old division, and recently won the Inter II at the CDI Deauville event
in France with Quatergirl, in the pair’s second ever international competition,
culminating in their first victory at this level. “If you are a big fan of
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -35.45pt; margin-right: -33.7pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -33.7pt 0cm -35.45pt;"><br /></p>Derriere Equestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18143192260023009062noreply@blogger.com0England, UK52.3555177 -1.174319724.045283863821155 -36.3305697 80.665751536178846 33.9819303tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4721611042781778405.post-91806352112466845202021-06-25T18:27:00.001+01:002021-06-25T18:27:08.536+01:00Do you know the half of it?<p><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">By Andrew
Stennett</span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal">
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I know from our pupils and students that the term ‘half
halt’ conjures up all kinds of confusion! So what exactly is this mysterious
riding term? Essentially, it is the ability to shorten one stride of the horse’s
gait, be it in walk, trot or canter, and is a very useful skill to acquire for
riders in all disciplines. It can slow you down, re-balance you, prepare you
for your next move in dressage, and set you up for the right stride when
jumping. Here are some tips you may find useful:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Starting from scratch:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">With either a new combination or a young or inexperienced
horse, begin with halting in an arena at a certain letter, and ensure that your
body is in line with that letter. You need to be able to do this to perfection
each and every time it is asked for, wherever and whenever you please. As you
ask for halt, you should slightly ‘grow taller’ with your upper body, using
body language to explain your instructions to the horse. Once this move is well
established, you can use the same technique, but as the horse responds to your
commands by coming back and listening, keep your lower leg on to support, so
that you actually maintain the walk. Continue the education until you can do
this at will, on either rein and at whichever place in the arena you choose,
whether it be on or off the track.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim4YPKvQwMgYluWSiWOPpRqFGCaSeYprJytweTQ9IAvcWvC9VauhqIIlezCJAusivmD-90FdRMKMg1RYfjhY9FwXaV_ZNL717bq1xH0uYtQ6fuUNX9jG1D_Nqcdt-ZEwHkBn8jpbiMFB4/s2048/walking+%2528002%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="horse walking, horses, horse riding," border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim4YPKvQwMgYluWSiWOPpRqFGCaSeYprJytweTQ9IAvcWvC9VauhqIIlezCJAusivmD-90FdRMKMg1RYfjhY9FwXaV_ZNL717bq1xH0uYtQ6fuUNX9jG1D_Nqcdt-ZEwHkBn8jpbiMFB4/w640-h426/walking+%2528002%2529.jpg" title="If well trained, your horse may respond to the half halt cue just from your upper body aids." width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Moving on:</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Repeat the same exercise in trot, asking for walk for a
half stride, then pushing back up into trot. Eventually you will be able to
merely slow the trot and not drop back into walk. Once this is established, you
are ready to repeat the task in canter. If well trained enough, your horse
should respond just from your upper body aids.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Applications:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When training in an arena use your half halt before a turn,
circle or change of rein, to help re-balance and set up your horse for a new
movement. This will improve your chances of smoother, well controlled actions. Practise
your half halt between two poles on the ground with at least five or six trot
or canter strides between them. Use it also before a series of trotting poles,
again to set him up and make him use himself to the best of his ability. Some
horses will benefit most from half halts on the turn before the exercise, and
others on the straight line approach – there is no right or wrong way; use
trial and error as to what works the best for your combination.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPfJMVmgW5sRUMv1jlqvxnb6QH92h0jaJpezllAteHfME9apNguJObHY0aQIWYkT7YTEHf2sFzb6P0eMHxD_ROZ3Pc966kKEGx51B815IyNfcH_nOJTXFu_W9flc94-yoAFsQHzz70tKg/s2048/andrew+stennett+training+%2528002%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="half halt, horse riding, dressage training," border="0" data-original-height="1917" data-original-width="2048" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPfJMVmgW5sRUMv1jlqvxnb6QH92h0jaJpezllAteHfME9apNguJObHY0aQIWYkT7YTEHf2sFzb6P0eMHxD_ROZ3Pc966kKEGx51B815IyNfcH_nOJTXFu_W9flc94-yoAFsQHzz70tKg/w640-h600/andrew+stennett+training+%2528002%2529.jpg" title="The half halt can help balance horses on a circle" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Jumping:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The half halt is invaluable in a showjumping or cross
country event, as it is vital to get the right take off point before a jump. Should
your horse be a little too enthusiastic, this skill can be applied either on
the turn before a fence, or if you have a long run up, on the straight setting
him up properly for his jumping effort. Should he land on his forehand, use
your half halt to re-balance him.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Horses tend to get a little quicker towards the end of a
dressage test or a jumping event, and this is where the half halt becomes
invaluable, to help maintain a level head, for both horse and rider.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Andrew
Stennett is a registered instructor, NVQ/UKCC Assessor & Verifier. He is a
Qualified Teacher of further Education specialising in Equestrian Learning and
Development, and is a British Equestrian Federation Elite Recreational Coach.
Andrew is a fan of <a href="http://www.derriereequestrian.com" target="_blank">Derriere Equestrian</a> products, telling us they make a big difference
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says. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When
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base at Grove House Stables in Misterton, Nottinghamshire, as well as
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cements friendships that will last a lifetime,” Andrew says. <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Visit </span></i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/grovehousestablesllp/"><i><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Facebook</span></i></a><i><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> for info.</span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><i>The Derriere Equestrian range can viewed online at <a href="http://www.derriereequestrian.com">www.derriereequestrian.com</a> </i></span></p><br /><p></p>Derriere Equestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18143192260023009062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4721611042781778405.post-85644788892522621732021-06-03T20:43:00.000+01:002021-06-03T20:43:08.787+01:00Catching up with Bex Mason<p><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">We find showjumper Bex Mason in a positive frame of mind, as she updates
us on her horses’ plans, and embraces the power of flexing your goals!</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">It has been a hectic period, as sadly my top rides Vancurtis, Pure
Pleasure and Korenosa are all out of action with injury, at the moment. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZfPSK5QBUWpfhXSaNwqFJOB6mWejF2b5rrQCjOxoMKKl6A5aMXDUSgl3vMZLCYbYk7kd6npSO6O4Now40SeqiAAWGeTIemIoKcuoOPocDMmdagHogo0FUpUioqO2DXnZNO8zDCus_oKo/s1086/Bex+Mason++Vancurtis+%2528002%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bex Mason & Vancurtis, show jumpers, horses, horse riding" border="0" data-original-height="772" data-original-width="1086" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZfPSK5QBUWpfhXSaNwqFJOB6mWejF2b5rrQCjOxoMKKl6A5aMXDUSgl3vMZLCYbYk7kd6npSO6O4Now40SeqiAAWGeTIemIoKcuoOPocDMmdagHogo0FUpUioqO2DXnZNO8zDCus_oKo/w400-h284/Bex+Mason++Vancurtis+%2528002%2529.jpg" title="Bex Mason & Vancurtis" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">It’s changed our plans dramatically – I do tend to build my competitive schedule
for the year based around the more experienced horses – I can then pop the
young horses’ weekday training shows in the schedule around the older ones’
events.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">But the injuries have thrown spanner in the works! This is horses, though
– and I have been so lucky not to have experienced a great deal of injury
issues in the years I have been competing. Luckily these are not old horses, and
the time off gives them a chance to heal, iron out any other niggles or
physical issues, and grow into themselves, at least in the case of Korenosa.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt7jqQx6I5BSq7Mk8MNE7l0p6Z5zAi29yq3gpHFBGy16b_ThdJuVCcq9RRZ4GU4cwiop54GTysIrC3WA7P0n63tzQiR2nGD1lUnrj7AmSap-OfjgYkyBQLly0zeYQ4xHVIkp85KgpEen8/s1118/Bex+Mason+and+Pure+pleasure+%2528002%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="show jumpers, horses, horse riding, bex mason, showjumper" border="0" data-original-height="828" data-original-width="1118" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt7jqQx6I5BSq7Mk8MNE7l0p6Z5zAi29yq3gpHFBGy16b_ThdJuVCcq9RRZ4GU4cwiop54GTysIrC3WA7P0n63tzQiR2nGD1lUnrj7AmSap-OfjgYkyBQLly0zeYQ4xHVIkp85KgpEen8/w400-h296/Bex+Mason+and+Pure+pleasure+%2528002%2529.jpg" title="Bex Mason & Pure Pleasure" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Finding the positives</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">I am finding the positives, and am excited to be concentrating on the younger
ones.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">For example, we went to Bicton Arena recently, and took four youngsters.
I went with the goal of just jumping some clears, but each horse was
competitive, with all of them placed most days. It is only a few years away
until the youngsters are out jumping bigger things. I like to keep looking onwards
and upwards!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">A big goal for me was to jump a world ranking class, and even with the
altered schedules, I still like to work backwards – I am being flexible with my
goals, but still with an eye on working backwards from a big event when the
horses are sound again, so consistently jumping 1.40’s in a big arena.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">My main goal for now is to continue progressing the youngsters quietly, and
aim for British Novice and Discovery second rounds – it’s nice for them to get
experience at different arenas. Because I want to ideally keep the youngsters that
I produce, I am looking into syndication. I do have half shares in Vancurtis, Pure
Pleasure and Korenosa, and having syndicated owners would help with our running
costs! The syndication model is quite new for us, but I think it has many
benefits for the owners and the rider, who gets to keep the ride on a horse
they’ve invested time in.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWtR2d8ytnvG-bI68JkhqTnPu3ahQ-A1oKMot0rZgn80M8JkApqKcBvE5CA0UEDv98sOXfmNVAOtv5uVffXD0lyFDL6PoKPkXdeY9h4KAEH2dJm9v7EXcH9exwC-5WsAwCwzUlVM7E-JI/s1184/Bex+Mason+_+Photo+by+Bates+Saddles_+%2528002%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="show jumpers, horses, horse riding, bex mason," border="0" data-original-height="684" data-original-width="1184" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWtR2d8ytnvG-bI68JkhqTnPu3ahQ-A1oKMot0rZgn80M8JkApqKcBvE5CA0UEDv98sOXfmNVAOtv5uVffXD0lyFDL6PoKPkXdeY9h4KAEH2dJm9v7EXcH9exwC-5WsAwCwzUlVM7E-JI/w400-h231/Bex+Mason+_+Photo+by+Bates+Saddles_+%2528002%2529.jpg" title="Bex Mason, photo by Bates Saddles" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Busy business plans<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">I am also developing a busines plan for the stables – I need my arena extended!
We have been here for ten years, and it’s time for an upgrade. And I am currently
focussing more on teaching and developing my clinics. I got more into teaching
during the 2020 lockdown, and I love it – I like seeing client’s results and
progress. It’s very rewarding, and I like to give something back and serve
people. I have lots of projects I can get on with now that I have a little more
time – I have over thirty training videos to edit and do voice overs for!
There’s so many more elements to doing what I do, in addition to ‘just riding’,
which makes it a really interesting profession.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnIEGK4z0HaCAGJJumyvlGk0O1mGUEen8Tbfr67XzpMdbp-M-EU_UwxAdx7RN43yS_gvvUa85UqqbZ0QPNqdn9_MAQWVB-fWDHQs20w8Xk-XggVq60R5UO7VB1DUud9OIE5JjiZDwGxw/s1024/Bex+Mason+and+Vancurtis+_+pic+by+Jasmine+Punter+Photography+%2528002%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="show jumpers, horses, horse riding, show jumping, bex mason," border="0" data-original-height="774" data-original-width="1024" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnIEGK4z0HaCAGJJumyvlGk0O1mGUEen8Tbfr67XzpMdbp-M-EU_UwxAdx7RN43yS_gvvUa85UqqbZ0QPNqdn9_MAQWVB-fWDHQs20w8Xk-XggVq60R5UO7VB1DUud9OIE5JjiZDwGxw/w400-h303/Bex+Mason+and+Vancurtis+_+pic+by+Jasmine+Punter+Photography+%2528002%2529.jpg" title="Bex Mason & Vancutis. Photo by Jasmine Punter Photography" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">
<b>Powerful positivity<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">I think it’s important to be positive and live in the moment. It’s a
mindset that serves me well. I listen to a lot of self growth podcasts, and
like to maintain a good mental wellness routine. I for example start the day
with gratitude affirmations, meditation, some body stretching, and some crazy
music to get me into a positive emotional state. When I got particularly busy,
I neglected this regime, and I could feel the negative results of it – I am
back into it after a pause now though, and find that keeping on top of mental
wellbeing is really the key to so many things – not least when it comes to
dealing with setbacks and horsey challenges!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Bex has worked for many years breaking in horses and competing at an
international level and specialises in producing competition horses. “I find
myself expressing love for my <a href="http://www.derriereequestrian.com" target="_blank">Derrieres</a> daily,” Bex says of the underwear
range. “I openly discuss the results and versatility of the products, whether
it’s to customers at my yard, or fellow competitors at shows; I don’t even
realise I’m doing it - these pants change riders’ lives!”</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Please keep
an eye on Bex's social pages for details of forthcoming
clinics - Insta: @bexmasonsj </span></i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/bexmasonsj">www.facebook.com/bexmasonsj</a></span></i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><br /></i></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><i>Shop the Derriere Equestrian underwear range today:<br /></i><i><a href="http://www.derriereequestrian.com">www.derriereequestrian.com</a> </i></h2>Derriere Equestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18143192260023009062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4721611042781778405.post-32221215566952974792021-05-06T11:28:00.004+01:002021-05-06T11:28:46.188+01:00Beating bacterial bugs with bacteriostasis<p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">Did
you know that when you buy a Derriere Equestrian undergarment boasting
bacteriostatic properties in the gusset, you’re paying for a high-quality,
superior product that can actually prevent the growth of bacteria, caused by
sweat? The compound on the clothing fibres keeps bacteria in the stationary
phase of growth, so they can’t flourish, meaning that your nether regions are
being not only comforted, but also protected from a potentially harmful
bacterial processes.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Sweaty-betty<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">We
sweat when our glands release sweat onto the skin; it’s a simple and clever
process that arises when our body temperature rises due to exercise and heat - sweating
simply and effectively helps us regulate our internal body temperature. When
the sweat mingles with skin bacteria (and the more moist the conditions, the
more accelerated the process), the bacteria multiply, and associated odours may
also be released. There isn’t a big heath risk associated with this process for
most people, although it can lead to an increased risk of yeast infections, and
could be more dangerous if there was a break in the skin (for example from
chaffing), and harmful pathogens were to enter the bloodstream, it can however
be uncomfortable so the correct riding underwear is a must.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Beating
bacterial bugs<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/product_catalogue_female_underwear.html" target="_blank">Derriere Equestrian’s exclusive riding underwear</a> fabric is quick drying and expels
moisture, which helps reduce bacterial growth. The bacteriostatic polymer that we
use within the manufacturing process bonds with the fabric, cleverly targets the
molecular integrity of bacterial cell membranes, to inhibit bacterial growth.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Importantly,
bacteriostatic compounds act by inhibiting the growth of bacteria while
preserving the normal bacterial skin flora, so (unlike antibacterial
materials), our fabric does not eradicate normal bacteria skin flora (known
collectively as skin microbiome). The skin actually has an immune response, and
individual, microscopic receptors cleverly recognise ‘bad’ bugs, and form a
defence against harmful pathogens (e.g. those created via sweat and held in
moist areas such as close-fitting fabrics.). So, bacteriostatic clothing can be
preferential to antibacterial items, because the skin microbiome is maintained.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Your
nethers will thank you<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">The
<a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/Performance_Padded_Panty-Female.html" target="_blank">Derriere Equestrian Performance Panty (DEPP)</a> is a hero product from the range,
and is a perennial favourite with horse riders looking for quality, comfortable
riding-wear. It’s designed to eradicate seamlines and eliminate chaffing using
bonded seams, and is made from a blend Polyamide and Elastane, resulting in a soft,
supportive undergarment with the performance stretch needed for equestrian
sports like dressage, show jumping, endurance and eventing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKPgyHdDfVNiyxlJOZh2X8IutlynsTQ0RLcUQqY13R8joA-U50TTb4K_s_zIB3kj5mibVltRdc3Gd-DRY0XfHIcbmsfU6TQtMr8WI07kAZux2tn1f4Ut-q1A8jWVEX5Ufb42xBdg_n-4/s519/2676.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="252" data-original-width="519" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKPgyHdDfVNiyxlJOZh2X8IutlynsTQ0RLcUQqY13R8joA-U50TTb4K_s_zIB3kj5mibVltRdc3Gd-DRY0XfHIcbmsfU6TQtMr8WI07kAZux2tn1f4Ut-q1A8jWVEX5Ufb42xBdg_n-4/s320/2676.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">If
you’re looking for riding underwear that offers comfort and protection, then bacteriostasis
is probably not</span><b style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;"> </b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">top of your list when it comes to researching</span><b style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;"> </b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">the
underwear brand for you! But the fact you’re also protecting your body is
another reason to choose Derriere Equestrian riding underwear; your ‘nethers’ will
thank you! For more information on the science and technology behind Derriere Equestrian underwear, </span><a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/research_development_science_and_technology.html" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;" target="_blank">click here</a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVxg1k9G_eCJ84M4pvBkIZWz7gf8tawsZdvvwhqQxkoWjEddCL2fpctKVRKbaP0I0n-B60JlG8WqPUvrv7MTV052CEEPE8GhlKlA1lkRwYFfkaHZtc3jn92lBXJoPwtXAvOXF-rgyZAWk/s1080/7B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVxg1k9G_eCJ84M4pvBkIZWz7gf8tawsZdvvwhqQxkoWjEddCL2fpctKVRKbaP0I0n-B60JlG8WqPUvrv7MTV052CEEPE8GhlKlA1lkRwYFfkaHZtc3jn92lBXJoPwtXAvOXF-rgyZAWk/s320/7B.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><b>Shop the Derriere range today! <br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><b><a href="http://www.derriereequestrian.com">www.derriereequestrian.com</a> </b></span></h2><br /><p></p>Derriere Equestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18143192260023009062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4721611042781778405.post-10875185817414527192021-04-23T11:55:00.001+01:002021-05-06T11:30:11.621+01:00Summer riding attire <p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Why
choose riding clothing that has skin thermoregulation properties?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">With
summer approaching, the ambient temperature will be very changeable – this
means the inevitable issue of becoming hot and sweaty when riding – something
all riders are familiar with! Our arenas are commonly filled with ladies riding
in vest tops in summer, to increase air-flow and reduce excessive warmth from riding
clothing.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Maintaining
our body temperature<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Our
skin, essentially one inter-connected organ, is very practiced at maintaining
our body temperature within suitable limits; as best it can, at least. As the
sun becomes hotter, the skin’s immense blood supply helps regulate temperature
- blood vessels in the dermis, the middle layer of the skin, dilate to allow
for heat loss, and constrict to retain heat.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">With
its large surface area, our skin plays an important role in body
thermoregulation. As we ride and increase our metabolic and physical processes
– for example, riding the faster gaits, or performing a showjumping round – our
body generates heat. When it becomes excessive, the body cleverly vasodilates
the skin’s blood vessels, to start the cooling process. A further key process
is sweating, which roughly speaking begins when the body temperature rises
above 37 C. As drops of sweat form on and then evaporate from our skin surface,
they take body heat away with them. Another clever process is convection,
whereby air circulation close to the skin allows heat to be dissipated. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Why
wicking horse riding clothing is hot to trot!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Let’s
look a little at what those little vest tops are achieving, when you’re riding
– or any cotton based T shirt or underwear, for that matter. Because cotton is
a natural fibre, it absorbs moisture, drawing it away from the skin – but
what’s actually preferable is a wicking material. With a cotton top or
underwear, the sweat just stays on the material - it doesn’t get drawn away
from your skin and isn’t moisture-wicking. A technical material designed for
exercise helps dry sweat faster by pulling the sweat away from the skin, out of
the clothing, and into the environment. This allows for the cooling process of
evaporation. If the top or underwear is tight fitting as well as being less
breathable, as most are, convection, whereby air circulation allows heat to be
dissipated, can’t take place so efficiently. Another side effect is that
unpleasant build-up of perspiration, and the ensuing smell and discomfort!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="riding top, horse riding tops, equestrian top, sports top" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje8saxl7lQsLeZgomEbLB4BfXwsCJ3d0NaPmFSrtLu58PCR1wUsby6diWzgPrt0UYb9eswK8xSD2IxKRmclZsrQMiEEM_Vkyos4c0FfK60Ebf3op13Ox-v7uobL7rND-vxvTNl-B82l5Y/w213-h320/Derriere+Activewear+SS+Top+-+Achromatic+Graphite+Grey+001.jpg" title="Derriere Activewear SS Top" width="213" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; text-align: left;">Derriere
Equestrian’s new Activewear range includes new horse riding sports tops and leggings boasting carefully positioned mesh areas (under the arms, over the shoulder and thighs and
across the back and waist), wicking away moisture to keep you dry when the heat is on. The
technical material is made from wicking fibres that allow skin thermoregulation
to not only keep you comfortable in the saddle, but also keep the skin more
healthy. You may be tempted to ride your horse in a vest-top to keep cool, but as
we know from the above, if they are not made with exercise in mind, they are
not the best choice. There is also the obvious sun damage and sun burn to
consider too – the new Derriere Equestrian Activewear sports tops boast
high-neck collars, to protect you from the undesirable effects of the sun (and
look fantastic, of course!).</span></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Derriere’s
underwear range is too made from exercise specific, sports technology fabric to
ensure advanced moisture wicking to keep riders cool and dry in the saddle. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Ask
your local Derriere stockist or visit </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.derriereequestrian.com/"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">www.derriereequestrian.com</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"> to see the range –
your skin will thank you!<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p></p><p></p>Derriere Equestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18143192260023009062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4721611042781778405.post-12853952938962979872021-04-08T14:38:00.002+01:002021-05-06T11:31:18.891+01:00Getting to know dressage rider Erin Orford<p> <i><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">We asked para-dressage star
Erin Orford to share a favourite flatwork exercise, and also asked her a
selection of burning questions, from advice to advice for her younger self.</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDcuImcmDkoUqj3Lbaj8e4rHCED042YEhyULbkJacglgJugDyJsSf4JV4F9bnV0z4JzygGnCDqzVHT2m1sIo5uGMBlbcvOH2N3-Txc8nb9u6OiiPakcb1a5BC1cELblDqSxJYpIv5AYY/s693/erin+and+pimms+at+bury+farm+II_+pic+by+Amanda+Shirtcliffe+%2528002%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Erin Orford, dressage, para rider, equestrian, para equestrian rider, para dressage, dressage horse" border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="693" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDcuImcmDkoUqj3Lbaj8e4rHCED042YEhyULbkJacglgJugDyJsSf4JV4F9bnV0z4JzygGnCDqzVHT2m1sIo5uGMBlbcvOH2N3-Txc8nb9u6OiiPakcb1a5BC1cELblDqSxJYpIv5AYY/w400-h326/erin+and+pimms+at+bury+farm+II_+pic+by+Amanda+Shirtcliffe+%2528002%2529.png" title="Erin Orford & Pimms. Photo Amanda Shirtcliffe" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">Can you share a simple
exercise to help with a specific rider issue? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">“A great one is to Find Your
Centre. Many of our daily activities (mucking out, driving, sweeping etc) put
more strain on one side of our body, or require more rotation to one side than
the other. Often, they'll be completed by our dominant and more natural side
automatically, or in some cases (like driving), you have no choice in the
matter,” Erin explains.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">“This can impact the symmetry
of the rider and how we sit in the saddle, but also how far we are able to
rotate each way, which may affect what we perceive to be the centre, when we're
sat in the saddle,” she continues. “When standing with your feet hip-width
apart, or sitting on a chair, have a play with how far you can rotate your body
each way, and use a mirror to see if what you feel matches what you see, to
find out what is comfortable, and whether there is a difference in your range
of movement. Ideally, your range of movement should be the same each way,” Erin
advises. “If this is not the case, it may affect what you feel is your 'centre',
both off horse, and when you are sat in the saddle.”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsl3YJNqAbiJlfs4FPjz_TOe5sBUwzgbIAgp7bW-_RNIW0tqS3G8XfUqJdhfg0jZAzHqtZTaIouLJw7SE6QweKXexy1Snoip2jenTR5iYEGaAIjyhhOlK1j5UBwu9lkKRruxeYm0wstUU/s960/Erin+Orford+and+Loki+in+arena+%2528002%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Erin Orford, dressage, para rider, equestrian, para equestrian rider, para dressage, dressage horse" border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsl3YJNqAbiJlfs4FPjz_TOe5sBUwzgbIAgp7bW-_RNIW0tqS3G8XfUqJdhfg0jZAzHqtZTaIouLJw7SE6QweKXexy1Snoip2jenTR5iYEGaAIjyhhOlK1j5UBwu9lkKRruxeYm0wstUU/w240-h320/Erin+Orford+and+Loki+in+arena+%2528002%2529.jpg" title="Erin Orford and Loki" width="240" /></a></b></div><b>Which is your most
memorable horse and why?<o:p></o:p></b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">“All of the horses I've been
lucky enough to ride have taught me something and helped to make me the rider I
am today.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">What’s your best piece of
advice, and why?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">“Always be ready - I was
first reserve for Team GB for three different years, and it's the hardest role,
but I'd never want to regret that I could have done more. It came in handy in
2017, when I got called up at the last minute to make my championship debut, and
we came back with Team Gold and Individual Bronze!”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">Which person do you look
up to today in equestrianism and why?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">“I admire anyone who is
working in the equestrian industry; it's not all about the medals and the
winning, but the small successes too - it takes a lot of hard work and
resilience to keep working towards your goals.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">What’s your ultimate
riding or training goal?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">“One day I would love to ride
at Grand Prix; until then my goal is PSG! I could do the movements, but never
all on the same horse!”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFsNSMJZZdKxGer01VB-OWRmWp8xu5h5y_O35i-s3xdec7grg2iZUr2LC6cK2VBK30iY3nWFYyTBwAw-KfBK_dgyl0eHrFJ8AjiVwVdlNZSU9Q5wj8ZBelTy3FLLl6hImhR3wjBNlW070/s1522/Erin+Orford+and+Loki+%2528002%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Erin Orford, dressage, para rider, equestrian, para equestrian rider, para dressage, dressage horse" border="0" data-original-height="1522" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFsNSMJZZdKxGer01VB-OWRmWp8xu5h5y_O35i-s3xdec7grg2iZUr2LC6cK2VBK30iY3nWFYyTBwAw-KfBK_dgyl0eHrFJ8AjiVwVdlNZSU9Q5wj8ZBelTy3FLLl6hImhR3wjBNlW070/w210-h320/Erin+Orford+and+Loki+%2528002%2529.jpg" title="Erin Orford & Loki" width="210" /></a></b></div><b><br />What’s your biggest regret?<o:p></o:p></b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">“Not taking enough time to
enjoy the achievements – often, you’re so busy moving onto the next thing, you
don't appreciate what you've done; so that's been one of my goals for this
year.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">What would you’d tell your
younger/teenage self?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">“Everything happens for a
reason, so learn from it but never give up.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">What’s the horse you would
like to have ridden?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">“I have so many! Valegro and
Uthopia seem like obvious answers, but also Helen Langehanenberg's Damon Hill.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">Who would be your ideal dinner
party guests?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">“Michael McIntyre, Chris Hoy
and James Corden.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">What will you be doing in
20 years’ time?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">“Hopefully still riding and
teaching, enjoying competing, and helping others to enjoy their horses too,”
Erin concludes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">Visit Erin’s Facebook page to follow her journey</span></i><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"> - </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EOrfordDressage"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">https://www.facebook.com/EOrfordDressage</span></a><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>Derriere Equestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18143192260023009062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4721611042781778405.post-6300499381152622222021-03-22T14:38:00.000+00:002021-03-22T14:38:39.766+00:00Derriere Retailer Focus <p><b><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">This month we catch up
with a leading retailer - Theresa Morris of Treehouse Sporting Colours</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Treehouse Sporting Colours is
a leading retailer and equestrian safety wear specialist, with its roots firmly
in the eventing and cross-country fields. You can see the team (when
restrictions allow!) representing the brand at events such as Badminton, Burghley,
Blenheim and Olympia.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Theresa Morris set the
company up in 1998, after a six-day long journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway
to Mongolia gave her the time and impetus to plan her new equestrian adventure.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">“We miss seeing our
customers”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">A riding instructor, and keen
eventer and point to pointer at the time, Theresa started the business by
creating racing-inspired XC colours; with husband Charlie also at the helm, the
firm went onto work with many of the industry’s leading horsey brands,
eventually opening a successful retail arm. “While we have really missed seeing
customers in person, we have been so grateful for their support online with us,”
Theresa explains of the trying past twelve months. “The website </span><a href="https://www.treehouseonline.co.uk/"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">treehouseonline.co.uk</span></a><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"> has been very popular with horsey customers who have
enjoyed shopping from the comfort of their armchairs, once the horses have been
put to bed!”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">“Busy horse owners want
good quality, attractive clothing…”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">With a keen eye on new
trends, Theresa explains that she’s really excited by the current leaning
towards athleisure. “The forward thinking manufacturers, like Derriere
Equestrian, have been developing some really beautiful gym-wear inspired
riding-wear and I think it’s a massive market,” she continues. “Busy horse
owners, especially women who are often employees or business owners, as well as
Mums, want good quality, attractive clothing that they don’t need to keep
changing from one hour to the next.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">“These days, you can pull on
a gorgeous pair of riding leggings and they will see you through your gym
class, your riding lesson and the school run. Baggy or see through items are a
thing of the past; today’s athleisure wear should flatter the body. I like to
see lightweight fabrics that are breathable and offer high performance, which
is why I am excited about Derriere’s impending new Activewear Leggings. These
will be form-fitting, supportive and look to be really comfortable, utilising
the highest quality fabrics.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">“The Padded Panty is
unique in the equestrian world…”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">Treehouse is a valued
retailer of <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/index.html" target="_blank">Derriere’s</a> riding underwear and says that while the items can be
investment purchases, high-end apparel is always worth the money. “As a
retailer, we specialise in good quality, high-end items, and certainly, it’s a
long term investment. But riding underwear can make such a difference to your
comfort and position, so we always enthuse about Derriere’s undies,” Theresa
adds. “We love the <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/product_2.html?colour=Nude" target="_blank">Padded Panty</a>, it’s unique in the equestrian world – such a
great product! Our customers like the way it eradicates the dreaded VPL, and avoids
the issue of chaffing, thanks to the naked seams.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">We wish Treehouse all the
best for 2021, when they can hopefully get out and about again at the equestrian
events that we’ve all been missing so much.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXvwbKyIyLeBPjfFW_8gwutmycaf_kfyRbH-817Oi-pMZraWnja4m63SyIWAeGUYJecLeRrR2nDXzqg-QEtVwSR3hPZqrhJvOk3NBM39rJ8yAKQ6sytCkxhEe2RnVgYo5q3M8W6if-mE/s2016/Badminton+Trade+Stand+%2528002%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Treehouse Sporting Colours, Badminton Horse Trials, equestrian retailer, equestrian shop, horse event" border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXvwbKyIyLeBPjfFW_8gwutmycaf_kfyRbH-817Oi-pMZraWnja4m63SyIWAeGUYJecLeRrR2nDXzqg-QEtVwSR3hPZqrhJvOk3NBM39rJ8yAKQ6sytCkxhEe2RnVgYo5q3M8W6if-mE/w640-h480/Badminton+Trade+Stand+%2528002%2529.jpg" title="Treehouse Sporting Colours, Badminton Horse Trials" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>Derriere Equestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18143192260023009062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4721611042781778405.post-72165422178158409512021-03-01T17:45:00.001+00:002021-05-06T11:31:58.428+01:00The changing face of riding trousers – from twill to athleisure<p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">When
many of us learned to ride, you had a very limited choice of riding apparel.
Black or beige jodhs with cuffed ankles were hardly the stuff of dreams, and
adults especially were unlikely to proudly show off their riding-wear on the
school run, or at the shops!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Just
jodhs<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Jodhpurs
have always been very practical, long trousers; relatively snug from the calf
to the ankle, usually with reinforced fabric at the calf and knee, and initially
looser material at the thigh. Designed by and for men, and named after Jodhpur
city in western India, the twill riding garments were first made for military
riding in the late 1800s, and were then adopted for polo. Ladies began wearing
jodhpurs during the 1920s, as they shifted away from riding side-saddle, and
began riding astride; once females became involved in the jodhpur trend, they
realised that the attire needed to become a lot more fashionable!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the first high-profile women to adopt
the wearing of jodhpurs was Coco Chanel. She transformed the ‘practical’
jodhpur into a fashion statement, both on and off the horse. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Brilliant
breeches<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">The
more closely fitting (and shorter, calf-length) breeches can also be traced
back to cavalry soldiers, notably in Poland, but also have their roots in the
long under-trousers that 19th century male children and adults would wear from
the age of around seven, whereupon they were deemed as having been ‘breeched’. (The
alternative pronunciation and spelling ‘britches’ dates from the 17th century,
when it referred to any trousers or long pants.) Around the time that Coco
Chanel was converting women to the jodhpur, knickerbocker breeches and ‘plus
fours’ were becoming popular in the UK, both fastening below the knee. (Plus
fours very specifically fastening four inches below the knee!)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">A
form-fitting revolution<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Lower
riding attire rumbled along for many years without any special innovations,
until the revolutionary Spandex and associated Elastane products like Lycra
were developed in the 1950s and 60s. (Spandex is an anagram of the word expands,
which is seemingly where the name comes from). Today, imagine <b>any</b> close
fitting garment without Lycra (including swimwear) – what did we ever do
without it?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Stretchy
materials didn’t influence discipline-specific sportswear for a while, however
– keep-fit ladies embraced close-fitting stretchy leotards in the 1970s, but it
would take several more decades to reach equestrian’s style wardrobe, in the
wider manufacturing sense.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Derriere
Equestrian’s breeches<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">As
breeches became more comfortable under long boots (losing the itchy Velcro
fastenings), they began to take over the humble jodhpur for not just
competition riders, but also for enthusiastic amateurs. <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/product_catalogue_female_breeches.html" target="_blank">Derriere Equestrian’s breeches</a> are a fine example of modern, durable and comfortable riding trousers
that boast a blend of cotton, microfibre and Elastane. The length of breeches
has extended over the years, as manufacturers have developed close-fitting cuff
systems (no more bunched up material at the calves!); the Derriere Flexi Cuff
System provides a seamless, flexible design for ultimate support of the rider’s
lower limb musculature.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj818s5YdqgUWSgGw7HsR8xAB8rFraJiEvLDCXaslwNAxxhF0CIe7u-smRfwTzpKhRVzmcP6koGMs17m7YJDtRyXMxqOOu9yaC8ycvJmlOLKsD0igU-h7GOpe0xPDGMbAeArGGVgSm5Kk0/s808/slider9+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Equestrian Competition Breeches, riding breeches, horse riding breeches, breeches, equine competition wear" border="0" data-original-height="409" data-original-width="808" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj818s5YdqgUWSgGw7HsR8xAB8rFraJiEvLDCXaslwNAxxhF0CIe7u-smRfwTzpKhRVzmcP6koGMs17m7YJDtRyXMxqOOu9yaC8ycvJmlOLKsD0igU-h7GOpe0xPDGMbAeArGGVgSm5Kk0/w640-h325/slider9+%25281%2529.jpg" title="Derriere Equestrian Cannes Competition Breeches" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;"> </span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Athleisure<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Even
in the early and mid 2010s, few riders would be seen dead in ‘pull on’ riding
trousers; the available options were still baggy, without the snug-fitting
waistband seen on today’s riding leggings. The early riding tights were not
flattering or supportive for most female shapes! Yet today, ‘athleisure’ is
increasingly popular, seeing inter-sport cross-over products that make perfect
sense for the busy 21<sup>st</sup> century rider. Athleisure is commonly
accepted as all day attire – no need to get changed after your fitness class or
riding session! Hence, we’re so excited to announce the imminent launch of the Derriere
Activewear Leggings. These are form-fitting, supportive and comfortable,
utilising the highest quality of breathable fabrics, designs and workmanship to
offer superior comfort, support and style. The high stretch fabric is also wicking – ideal for warm weather
riding. <o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17.3333px;">There’s choice between three colours and two designs, one featuring a full silicon seat and one with silicon knee grips.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><br /></span></p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxLofwE6maTB5naHpN4SDzPEfIwqzHfZetCES-XPsmwxEaI2uGN2yMGLqCKAgBc_Yg7wQM3xRWxOItVHzFq9oJP96wQZbF0BhWpUa-FC47I0nYStmmh9xDxzF4Sb6P21fTgDabyWNJlc8/s2048/Navy+full+seat+leggings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="riding leggings, riding tights, horse riding, rider wear, horse riding fashion, riding fashion, equine leggings, equestrian wear" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxLofwE6maTB5naHpN4SDzPEfIwqzHfZetCES-XPsmwxEaI2uGN2yMGLqCKAgBc_Yg7wQM3xRWxOItVHzFq9oJP96wQZbF0BhWpUa-FC47I0nYStmmh9xDxzF4Sb6P21fTgDabyWNJlc8/w266-h400/Navy+full+seat+leggings.jpg" title="Derriere Equestrian Elysian Full Seat Activewear Leggings" width="266" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsLliRjm13aZKBVxn1cXIH5IvQnQQQJ4gjdlYdvBYum-xeLx9PnG_ag7cq4wWF1NxxymHJwJ8ooHIwulzCkwkbjvodogPbFD97ib2OArUM4aPiEIzvWBXz_0wtcg22LzPgbJc9UjrsbLY/s2707/Derriere+Deauville+Knee+Grip+Activewear+Leggings+-+Diamond+White+Derriere+Activewear+SS+Top+-+Diamond+White+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="riding leggings, riding tights, horse riding, rider wear, horse riding fashion, riding fashion, equine leggings, equestrian wear" border="0" data-original-height="2707" data-original-width="1162" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsLliRjm13aZKBVxn1cXIH5IvQnQQQJ4gjdlYdvBYum-xeLx9PnG_ag7cq4wWF1NxxymHJwJ8ooHIwulzCkwkbjvodogPbFD97ib2OArUM4aPiEIzvWBXz_0wtcg22LzPgbJc9UjrsbLY/w171-h400/Derriere+Deauville+Knee+Grip+Activewear+Leggings+-+Diamond+White+Derriere+Activewear+SS+Top+-+Diamond+White+005.jpg" title="Derriere Equestrian Deauville Knee Grip Activewear Leggings" width="171" /></a><br /><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">With
lower riding attire having reached the ultimate status of comfortable, smart
and functional, today’s riders really can have it all, and proudly wear their
riding leggings both in and out of the saddle. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">The Derriere Equestrian Activewear Range will be available from the end of March with pre-orders taken a couple of weeks before. Keep an eye on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/derriereeq" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> for more updates. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Shop the current Derriere Equestrian range online:<br /></span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><a href="http://www.derriereequestrian.com">www.derriereequestrian.com</a></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><br /></span></p>Derriere Equestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18143192260023009062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4721611042781778405.post-12175201019572365732021-02-19T17:20:00.001+00:002021-02-19T17:24:03.916+00:00The thigh’s the limit<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">By leading British endurance rider and
Derriere Equestrian ambassador, Katie Bedwin</span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Have you ever thought about your hamstrings,
and whether they’re tight or unrestricted, and how you use them when you ride?
Hamstring health is really under-valued within our riding regimes – yet these
muscles can revolutionise our performance, albeit subconsciously, even aiding
safety in the saddle by improving balance and seat strength.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Working in synergy with the glutes<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The hamstrings are a group of muscles and
their tendons at the rear of the rider’s upper leg. They flex the knee joint,
and extend the thigh to the back side of the body. They’re attached to the seat
bones (or sit bones), so they run from hip to knee.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">For jumping riders, the hamstrings will be predominantly
engaged for maintaining a balanced jumping position with a bent knee, firing
and accommodating the rider’s changing position over a fence, and working in
synergy with the gluteal muscles in the seat. For flatwork and endurance riders,
the hamstrings are enabling the hip to extend, so the leg becomes straighter,
and are also functioning whenever we’re using our seat and thighs to convey
aids; even just ‘keeping the leg on’. In endurance, our posture is somewhat
different to other disciplines – we often use a two-point technique so we’re off
the saddle, with the weight in our stirrups, and our calves contacting the
horse. This means we’re matching coordination patterns with the horse to make
everything comfortable over distances of up to 160km, and our hamstrings are
always hard at work!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lots of people have tight hamstrings,
especially if they have an office job. This does make a long, loose leg
position harder to achieve; and in fact, unless we actively do some work to
lengthen and stretch the hamstrings, whether in the saddle, or within exercise
such as pilates, yoga or stretching, we may experience lower back or knee pain.
A muscle that has a good range of motion and elasticity is a stronger muscle, meaning
your position will have more power if your hamstrings and gluteal muscles are
strong. The individual muscles will also have a more varied range of movement
if they’re supple.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Exercises to boost hamstring suppleness<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJY1ZWvvcfDkNaonuH6SYAp5S8F9elQog2F1ZPgoJhCDKRIjhD_5_C0IH2UwfwMJMftIOCP41uHDap8E636h-WQwfUV_L8Qf8YtJEonnc_Sgn0NfXTXKjffIw_ztunlOs4ey868oLnGCk/s1080/mo+stirrups.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1080" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJY1ZWvvcfDkNaonuH6SYAp5S8F9elQog2F1ZPgoJhCDKRIjhD_5_C0IH2UwfwMJMftIOCP41uHDap8E636h-WQwfUV_L8Qf8YtJEonnc_Sgn0NfXTXKjffIw_ztunlOs4ey868oLnGCk/w200-h198/mo+stirrups.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">A great way to improve hamstring flexibility
is riding without stirrups, allowing the thighs and hips to open and relax –
working with a friend or instructor on the lunge is ideal. A nice rider stretch
at the halt is to take the feet out of the stirrups and then take hold of one
ankle, drawing it back towards your bottom and deepening the stretch, before
repeating with the other leg.</span></p><o:p></o:p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Out of the saddle, you can try sitting up tall
on the floor with the knees bent, and the feet together. Close the soles of
your feet together and allow the knees to drop out to the side – see if you can
gently convince them to go closer to the ground! Bringing the heels of the feet
closer to your groin increases the stretch. (This is a nice stretch to do
before mounting, if you have somewhere comfortable to sit, before you put your
riding boots on.) Remember when you’re stretching to carefully go into the
stretch without pushing too fast, too far – you can use your breath to increase
the stretch as you go, one increment at a time.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Comfy undies and riding breeches<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Remember that when the rider is comfortable
within the saddle, they can move more easily with the horse’s gait. Comfy
underwear and breeches are a must for both the male and female rider. <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/collection.html" target="_blank">Derriere underwear</a> is fabulous; </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13pt;">designed to eradicate seamlines visible through breeches and
ensure no rubbing, chaffing or abrasions are created due to stitched seams, they are d</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">iscreet and
very comfortable. The </span><a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/product_2.html?colour=Nude" style="font-size: 13pt;" target="_blank">padded panty</a><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> and </span><a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/product_4.html?colour=White" style="font-size: 13pt;" target="_blank">shorty</a><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> versions also protect the perineal area from friction and the </span><span style="font-size: 17.3333px;">resultant</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> discomfort to the rider. Their <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/product_catalogue_male_breeches.html" target="_blank">breeches </a>are extremely smart and flattering too, working in harmony with the underwear range and move
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to know you…<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">We
asked dressage rider Antoine Nowakowski, French vice-national champion in the
7-year-old division, to share a favourite flatwork exercise. We also asked him
ten burning questions, from how he stays focussed to his ideal dinner party
guests.</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">A
favourite flatwork exercise – a succession of quick exercises<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13pt;">When
the horse doesn’t have the correct attitude and isn’t paying attention to you,
many riders stay way too much on their focus. Try to think of it this way: my
horse is focussing on something else. So the best way is to give him many
pieces of information in the form of lots of different, quick exercises. I know
that the result will not be immediate, but if I stay in this line for a bit,
step by step, the horse will focus on me, and begin to work harmoniously with
me. And that’s the ultimate goal.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Ten
burning questions<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">1.Which
is your most memorable horse and why?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13pt;">Except
my young mare Quatergirl, who was selected for the World Championship for Young
Horses in Verden in 2020 that was sadly cancelled due to Covid-19, and is
clearly the best horse I’ve ever ridden, I think the most memorable horse for
me is Paco. He was my first dressage horse; I first bought him to do show
jumping with, and we did a U-turn in a full dressage direction! I did lots of
competitions with him, and from level 0, went through the young riders tests;
we even finished 5th at the French championships for young riders! I had such a
special relationship with Paco. He’s still here at my stables; he’s enjoying
the field with his buddy!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh72VrsqYoSVieIbf5fngRVRXZSucy63T1ZvWfCbU1MTLPNC0aIm7Ze0Ossnd0nywmgJ9DvnBJ7CdL72bmtrI6GtG8DdC-dHdkPn3b0Nyk2VYZhpld3_STBhmbhmU_ckbfGVb11PU2gB-8/s1080/Antoine+Nowakowski+and+Quatergirl+%2528002%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dressage rider, Antoine Nowakowski, dressage, quatergirl, horse, dressage horse, derriere equestrian" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh72VrsqYoSVieIbf5fngRVRXZSucy63T1ZvWfCbU1MTLPNC0aIm7Ze0Ossnd0nywmgJ9DvnBJ7CdL72bmtrI6GtG8DdC-dHdkPn3b0Nyk2VYZhpld3_STBhmbhmU_ckbfGVb11PU2gB-8/w400-h400/Antoine+Nowakowski+and+Quatergirl+%2528002%2529.jpg" title="Antoine Nowakowski and Quatergirl, qualifying for the World Championship for Young Horses in Verden in 2020" width="400" /></a></div><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><br /></span></b></p>2.What’s
the best piece of advice you’ve received or could give, and why?</span></b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13pt;">First,
it is important to know your objectives. Whether you are a leisure rider or a
competition rider, objectives are always important as they give any rider a
direction to follow. In order to reach these objectives, one has to stay focussed!
It takes time and patience to achieve them. And remember that asking for help
is positive. Riders should never be ashamed for asking help and advice from
professionals.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">3.Which
person do you look up to today in equestrianism, and why?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13pt;">Every
rider who gets up early in the morning and works hard to achieve their goals!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">4.What’s
your ultimate riding or training goal?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13pt;">To
have my high-level competition horses enjoying a long and happy retirement at
home!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">5.
What’s your biggest regret?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13pt;">I
really try to never think about regrets. I always keep going forward!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">6.What
would you’d tell your younger/teenage self?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13pt;">Be
more confident, and believe in your skills!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">7.Which
horse would you like to have ridden?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13pt;">Without
any doubt, it’d be Salinero, ridden by Anky van Grunsven. This combination
famously won individual gold at the 2004 Olympics, and the pair really made me
dream. This influence is probably why I’m a professional dressage rider now.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">8.
Who are your ideal dinner party guests?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13pt;">I’d
keep it within my discipline, and choose German dressage guru Isabell Werth;
Spanish rider Juan Matute Guimon, who returned to competition after spending a
month in a coma after a brain bleed – I’d just like to tell him that I truly
admire his strength; and Danish dressage rider Cathrine Dufour.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">9.
What would you like to see implemented within dressage?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13pt;">I’d
like to see public access (or video access) to all the warm up arenas in the
big shows.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">10.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What will you be doing in 20 years’ time?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13pt;">Hopefully
the exact same thing that I am doing now, and still enjoying Derriere
Equestrian’s wonderful garments!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXGQhN0-MvJr-8pnsx9l-1cPBRiR6aeK_7sqo2rj6UIqpe-1Gi4LHvs6xOWy6Ib6PVUXEhe5jb0MtfsRVg6Iy5FF658uqQC9sWQ1Nzziy70LtUoUR8i7R0UfXH8WtAaMVSzNgFezkbsaY/s1440/Antoine+his+wife+Yanna+dogs+Lucien+and+Raymond+and+horses+Barolo+and+Quatergirl+_+pic+by+%2540marcusphotos79+%2528002%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="dressage, dressage rider, Antoine Nowakowski, derriere equestrian" border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXGQhN0-MvJr-8pnsx9l-1cPBRiR6aeK_7sqo2rj6UIqpe-1Gi4LHvs6xOWy6Ib6PVUXEhe5jb0MtfsRVg6Iy5FF658uqQC9sWQ1Nzziy70LtUoUR8i7R0UfXH8WtAaMVSzNgFezkbsaY/w400-h400/Antoine+his+wife+Yanna+dogs+Lucien+and+Raymond+and+horses+Barolo+and+Quatergirl+_+pic+by+%2540marcusphotos79+%2528002%2529.jpg" title="Antoine, his wife Yanna, dogs Lucien and Raymond and horses Barolo and Quatergirl. Credit: @marcusphotos79" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 17.3333px;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/nowakowski.antoine">Follow </a></b></span></span><span style="font-size: 17.3333px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/nowakowski.antoine">Antoine Nowakowski</a> on Facebook to keep up to date with his latest news</b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 17.3333px;"><b>You can shop the Derriere Equestrian range online:</b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 17.3333px;"><a href="http://www.derriereequestrian.com"><b>www.derriereequestrian.com</b></a> </span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p>
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know you…</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">We asked dressage rider Matthew Burnett to
share a favourite flatwork exercise, and also asked him ten burning questions,
from dinner party guests to regrets.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">A favourite
flatwork exercise - a matching pair of elbows<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">A soft connection with your horse’s mouth
comes from your elbows. A lot of people use the phrase ‘elastic’, which is a
nice way to describe a connected elbow. This starts from a loose shoulder – the
arm should drop down in a relaxed way. ‘Matching’ shoulders also help with achieving
that desirable upper body straightness which creates a pleasing picture, especially
in dressage.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The upper arm should stay quite still as this
helps maintain a steady contact and rein length. The lower arm, coming from the
elbow, is much more adaptive – for example, inviting the horse to move forward,
or softly limiting forward movement. It’s also the elbow that allows that
lovely ‘give and take’ when we are just following the movement of the horse’s
head, especially in walk and canter. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">When we look at it like this, we can see the
importance of having equal elbows – that is, an equal pair, without one further
forward than the other. To help with upper body straightness, just pay
attention to your elbows and ‘feel’ the elbows in towards your hips. Are the
elbows ‘matching’? If one elbow is more in front/behind or higher/lower in
relation to your hip, adjust the position to make the elbows a pair, and then relax
the arms back to your normal position. Do this ‘body check’ whenever you need
to make sure you’re symmetrical.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Ten burning
questions<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Which is your most memorable horse, and
why?<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Treliver Decanter – he’s my British Warmblood palomino
stallion. Decanter is by Keystone Dimaggio, and sired many sport horses in
eventing and dressage. He is absolutely breath-taking; so generous with a
lovely temperament, and the first horse I trained to Grand Prix. He really put
me on the map.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgepdCYHi_TRQg1P3lpWkzWmF9qPkikEgF4CrERdF3MYd7GDn1HithfV8CxXFWzvEQH_x9u8BsOoCceXD9wszSEx37tmMlvHN078-ajUEkphD7VJgnykWhrv0rzwe6GTpWOuo8k6FEq-mI/s800/Mat+and+decanter+competing+%2528002%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="warmblood dressage stallion, Treliver Decanter, dressage, dressage horse, mat burnett, dressage rider, dressage trainer" border="0" data-original-height="532" data-original-width="800" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgepdCYHi_TRQg1P3lpWkzWmF9qPkikEgF4CrERdF3MYd7GDn1HithfV8CxXFWzvEQH_x9u8BsOoCceXD9wszSEx37tmMlvHN078-ajUEkphD7VJgnykWhrv0rzwe6GTpWOuo8k6FEq-mI/w640-h426/Mat+and+decanter+competing+%2528002%2529.jpg" title="Mat Burnett and Treliver Decanter" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">2. What’s the best piece of advice you could
give?</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Take as much care of yourself as you take of
your horse. Make sure you are well rested physically and mentally, so you can
give the best of yourself to your horse. Treat yourself to the physio as
regularly as you would your horse,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>so
that you can both work together like a well oiled machine! (And treat yourself
to some comfy riding underwear such as <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/index.html" target="_blank">Derriere Equestrian</a>’s fantastic range.
It will make such a difference to your riding if you are comfortable and not ‘bracing’
against discomfort. My <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/product_6.html?colour=White" target="_blank">Derriere Shorties</a> are by far the most comfortable boxers
I've ever ridden in!)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Who is the person you most look up to
today in equestrianism?<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Dressage guru Carl Hester is without a doubt
the rider I find the most inspiring, and aspire to emulate. He produces
successful happy horses so consistently, and is so well-loved in the industry.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What’s your ultimate riding or training
goal?<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I would love to ride on a team for Britain on
a horse I have trained from start to finish. That’s a goal for so many of us,
and it would mean the world to me to have that sense of satisfaction in terms
of producing a horse to the highest levels, and representing my country.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">5.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What’s your biggest regret?<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Selling potentially the most talented horse I
had ever had to train, to pay the bills. It’s a constant balancing act when you’re
bringing on horses!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">6.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What would you tell your younger/teenage
self?<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I would say slow down, take your time and make
sure you enjoy what you have now - it isn't guaranteed to be there tomorrow. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">7.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What’s
the horse you would like to have ridden?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I would love to have had a sit on Totilas! He put
dressage on the map; he will be remembered as one of the
most successful horses of all time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">8.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Who are your ideal dinner party guests?<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson and David
Bowie. Complete musical icons. There would definitely be some interesting
dinner party conversations!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">9.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What would you like to see implemented in the
discipline of dressage?<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Can we just have one test at each level please;
my memory cannot cope with remembering two at a time!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">10.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What will you ideally be doing in 20 years
time?<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I hope more of the same! I love training the
horses, and hope to not hang up my riding boots for many years to come.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">All about Mat Burnett<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">After
lockdown Mat was keenly out competing, campaigning the eight year old Nibeley
Black Pearl with consistent top five results. Mat offers dressage training at
his stables in Herefordshire, and also throughout the UK at various venues. His
famous dressage training camps with Original Equestrian are due to start
running again once restrictions allow. Visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MatBurnettDressage">https://www.facebook.com/MatBurnettDressage</a>
to catch up on Mat’s news.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlfcBnR_5FNviZ5S_chugo-M0Huk2n5h55opcM32St-L6OvmdQoJbYVsJ9b8oSOW3xh5yXTbO4HfQpLTrAwStBv5xpGXCS_NKRzvp4vsnjxQRBVAXfAvtTppWwPCo69NKO19sQnpPpn-8/s1590/Mat+with+Nibeley+Black+Pearl+%2528Whitney%2529+%2528002%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mat Burnett, dressage rider, dressage, nibeley black pearl, dressage training" border="0" data-original-height="1395" data-original-width="1590" height="562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlfcBnR_5FNviZ5S_chugo-M0Huk2n5h55opcM32St-L6OvmdQoJbYVsJ9b8oSOW3xh5yXTbO4HfQpLTrAwStBv5xpGXCS_NKRzvp4vsnjxQRBVAXfAvtTppWwPCo69NKO19sQnpPpn-8/w640-h562/Mat+with+Nibeley+Black+Pearl+%2528Whitney%2529+%2528002%2529.jpg" title="Mat and eight year old Nibeley Black Pearl training at home" width="640" /></a></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180;">Shop the Derriere Equestrian range today <br /><a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/index.html" target="_blank">www.derriereequestrian.com </a></span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><p></p></div>Derriere Equestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18143192260023009062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4721611042781778405.post-81206374156026305022021-01-12T17:13:00.003+00:002021-01-12T17:13:32.282+00:00Catching up with customers<p><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 125%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">We recently caught up with
one of our amazing customers, Kevin Stoddart. We asked him to tell us how his
riding career started and how he handled a global pandemic.</span></b></p>
<p style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 4.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“I first started learning to ride in February 2016, two of my
daughters paid for some initial lessons, they had ponies and horses but until
this point I was chief groom and lorry driver, cleaner etc! I soon realised lessons
once a week were not enough for me and over a three-month period I was having
three lessons per week, and by July/August 2016 venturing off the yard with
trainers and enjoying rides on the beach, I had caught the riding bug! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 4.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></p><p style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 4.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Not long after, my eldest daughter, her trainer Penny Cruttwell
and Emily Renouf asked me to ride a beautiful horse, Lisco, a Selle Francais,
Dark Bay, 16.3hh ex jumping horse who belonged to Emily. I have had him since
January 2017 and we have built up a brilliant bond, hacking over 2,500 miles together.
Just over a year later we started to work in the school and focus on dressage.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 4.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></p><p style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 4.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">In January 2018, I also started riding Ryker, an Irish Draught
horse owned by a friend of my daughter’s. He was a naughty horse, but I
persevered and increased my dressage scores by 10% over less than five months.
Everything was going well until late June 2018 when he threw me off in the yard,
something I still don’t remember to this day.</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">It has subsequently been ascertained that I got caught in the stirrups
on the way out, smashed my head on the hard standing several times, dragged 50 metres,
left unconscious, found two hours later by the owner's father. It was all
recorded on my phone tracker and monitor, my heartbeat and blood pressure
marginally spiking when I became unconscious. My Gatehouse helmet, internal
strength and fitness saved my life.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 4.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></p><p style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 4.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I was taken to hospital and remained there for 14 days in HDU. I
couldn't see, speak or walk for most of this time. I sustained a brain injury
in my cerebellum affecting vision and stability and had an extremely swollen
right shoulder, arm and hand which I could not use. I have no recollection of
the incident or being in hospital, a void of 3 weeks.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 4.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></p><p style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 4.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The result was very traumatic and my whole life changed. After
leaving hospital with no pathway, when I started to come round and see again (mostly
in quadruplicate vision and gross distortion) I made it my goal to get better
and back to some normality. I missed my horse Lisco terribly, not able to see
him my life felt on hold. After a further three weeks, I managed to get back to
the yard to see Lisco and from that moment on I was very determined to get back
on board. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 4.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></p><p style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 4.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I found the key was to remain totally positive. My specialist told
me I was lucky to be alive, he helped me to recover, well ahead of schedule. I
have had a wonderful group of people around me, supporting me and great people
coaching me back in the saddle. I completed my first dressage test after the
accident in April 2019, just 10 months after. Dressage has always appealed to me;
it suits my brain with the dimensions and shapes!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 4.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></p><p style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 4.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO7V8OFkDG8lcK8Hblskmi5_HztR2BxMWu6HC9sjej1VmA2GeZtXb_TJ27HMkBL-Ssuih5OjgN8cfgTb7_bPckbIhAjxktNOvrZZUuMahel3QVxWGhT0Sv1IlWuGv7YvQLBsv8jC0S_d8/s1024/kevin3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="horse riding, dressage rider, dressage, equestrian underwear, padded pants" border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO7V8OFkDG8lcK8Hblskmi5_HztR2BxMWu6HC9sjej1VmA2GeZtXb_TJ27HMkBL-Ssuih5OjgN8cfgTb7_bPckbIhAjxktNOvrZZUuMahel3QVxWGhT0Sv1IlWuGv7YvQLBsv8jC0S_d8/w320-h240/kevin3.jpg" title="Kevin and Billy" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 4.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">In July 2019 after Lisco sustained a hoof injury I started hacking
a horse called Billy (Unique), a 19 year-old Dutch Warmblood, Gelderlander, then
in October that year we started flatwork together and have progressed immensely
in dressage and even started doing some pole work including raised poles.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 4.5pt;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLcQyvMPZk2abEJ7zNiHDCVXxqZqkeSi6CDwkhAypS1QBEiL3JrN6cDDULZbX9wXDIc99BhRwzKS8ZOUdGmgDOc4t7gPX45UY27CQDJRjyTDqphRua9-QIXigko95zQ1mAf6z1OfWcjMY/s640/kevin+5.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="horse riding, dressage rider, dressage, equestrian underwear, padded pants" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLcQyvMPZk2abEJ7zNiHDCVXxqZqkeSi6CDwkhAypS1QBEiL3JrN6cDDULZbX9wXDIc99BhRwzKS8ZOUdGmgDOc4t7gPX45UY27CQDJRjyTDqphRua9-QIXigko95zQ1mAf6z1OfWcjMY/w240-h320/kevin+5.jpeg" title="Kevin and Billy" width="240" /></a> </div><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Although 2020 saw a global pandemic I have remained positive, I
love to ride, it is my passion and keeps me motivated, this did not stop me! Like
many people I made the most of lockdown by riding, hacking to the beach and
generally having fun with Billy. I missed my lessons greatly but started
dressage to music and in September with my team, we won the Dressage to music
championships, after only 3 months of training! I also won the Home Farm
Equestrian</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> Club </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Hack Off Challenge, riding 275 miles between
June and October and in October we took the Jersey </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Dressage </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Novice Prelim Rider Champion title! It’s been quite a year!</span><p></p>
<p style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 4.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></p><p style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 4.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></p><p style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 4.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></p><p style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 4.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I am now looking forward to continuing my dressage and pole work
hoping to increase my skills further, and my scores by 3/5% and of course still
enjoying my hacking.”</span></p><p style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 4.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> </span></p>
<p style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 4.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">We asked Kevin when he first came across the <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/" target="_blank">Derriere Equestrian</a>
range. He responded “<span class="apple-converted-space">After my first year of
riding, I started looking for padded pants and that’s when I found Derriere
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">We asked trainer Andrew
Stennett to share his news and views.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size: 13pt;">What did you do during the
first lockdown of 2020 – and how did you keep the horses ticking over?</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Lockdown gave us the chance
to reflect and revaluate our goals; for me, the most important thing was
keeping humans and horses safe and happy, both mentally and physically.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Now your stables are open
again, what do you have in store for clients?</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">We are delighted to be open
again at Grove House Stables Equestrian centre. Our riders have taken part in
online competitions and events, including a win at The British Horse Society
Riding School Championship. Next year the centre we shall be celebrating 30
years since I started the equestrian centre, and plans are ongoing to celebrate
this achievement! We’re also busy coordinating our not-for-profit organisation </span><a href="http://www.ipegasus.co.uk/" style="font-size: 13pt;">www.ipegasus.co.uk</a><span style="font-size: 13pt;">, which is playing our
role in our equestrian community (both onsite and virtually), and reaching out
to the wider community. It’s also collaborating with the British Horse
Society’s Changing Lives Through Horses programme, which helps individuals make
positive changes to their lives.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Have you had much
opportunity for riding in recent times?</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Sadly 2020 did not involve
much opportunity for riding with the challenge of Covid, and developing the new
opportunities for the business. However, we have some super young horses which
I hope to be involved with in 2021, our anniversary year!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size: 13pt;">What’s your top tip for
improving horse and rider performance?</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">For me, a great exercise is
to video your horse, both ridden and without a rider. It’s a great opportunity
to reflect on your combined strengths and weakness before you book a review
session with your coach. If you don’t have an assistant to film your riding
session, or even a tripod (flexible ones are great, as they can wrap around
wings and fences), you can just prop your smart phone in a safe place, as long
as it is off the ground (around 4-5 feet), and has a good viewpoint of where
you’re riding. (A position at ‘A’ or ‘C’ in the arena is useful – you can then
ride a 20m circle at X and can also ride down the centre line towards the
camera). Motion track cameras are useful if you’re doing this regularly. Film
yourself in all gaits and ride normally, as if the camera wasn’t there. Try to
film your horse without a rider too, either loose schooled or lunged, to study
his movement and self carriage.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">What to look out for when
you review your film</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Firstly, focus on
your position. Check out your symmetry coming straight towards the camera – are
your hands carried equally, and is the weight balanced in both stirrups? Are
both knees relaxed? Remember, this is a dressage judge’s first impression of
you. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Notice positional
issues like slumped shoulders, unstable lower legs or inconsistent rein
contact. Also note good elements that you’re pleased with! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Compare your
riding on both reins, especially before, during and after transitions. Are
there any inconsistencies? Any unconscious habits you can spot?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Check your
‘housekeeping’ – do you allow sufficient warm up, spend equal time on both
reins, reward and pat the horse regularly, and allow him a stretch and a rest periodically?
Could you make improvements?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Focus on watching
the horse now – are there any clues to his comfort and willingness that you
didn’t spot when riding; a flick of the head on a certain rein, or a flattening
of the ears when he’s asked to perform a lateral movement? Is he equally sound,
and can you spot any differences on each rein?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Use the results
of what you see to help you formulate a training plan and work on any obvious
issues. Keep the footage to refer back to, and share with your instructor if
you’re brave enough!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"></span></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS2aXGrOLmHt57K1SWLXbn9CTf-hVE3Z1qeU-wxtpIVN0BgSs24jpbXoQYiO6owm4_FhLQvLXpvgANbYjcr2I01dp2OS73ijrkT6DllWWIJg-wEKgHeipVFCgHO3copEW1SthkHaH7Xeo/s1936/andrew+stennet+with+willow+the+dog_+%2528002%2529.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="grove house stables, andrew stennett, riding instructor, BEF coach," border="0" data-original-height="1936" data-original-width="1494" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS2aXGrOLmHt57K1SWLXbn9CTf-hVE3Z1qeU-wxtpIVN0BgSs24jpbXoQYiO6owm4_FhLQvLXpvgANbYjcr2I01dp2OS73ijrkT6DllWWIJg-wEKgHeipVFCgHO3copEW1SthkHaH7Xeo/w247-h320/andrew+stennet+with+willow+the+dog_+%2528002%2529.jpg" title="Andrew Stennett, rider, trainer and owner of Grove House Equestrian Stables" width="247" /></a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><i><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Andrew Stennett is a registered instructor, NVQ/UKCC </span></i></i><i><i><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Assessor & Verifier. He is a Qualified Teacher of further Education
specialising in Equestrian Learning and Development, and is a <a href="https://www.britishequestrian.org.uk/" target="_blank">British Equestrian Federation</a> Elite Recreational Coach. Andrew is a fan of <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/" target="_blank">Derriere Equestrian</a> products, telling us they make a big difference to his riding. “Derrieres
enabled me to get back riding in comfort after a break, and they are helping me
compete at the same level as in my youth,” he says.</span></i></i></div><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Andrew offers group and
private lessons from his base at <a href="https://grovehousestables.co.uk/" target="_blank">Grove House Stables</a> in Misterton,
Nottinghamshire, as well as clinics when guidelines allow, and competitive
events. Visit </span></i><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.grovehousestables.co.uk/"><i><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">www.grovehousestables.co.uk</span></i></a><i><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> or find Andrew and the team on </span></i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/grovehousestablesllp/"><i><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Facebook</span></i></a><i><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><br /></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size: 13pt;">“In 2021 we are launching
a series of 'boot camps' to develop horse and rider performance as well as
enjoyment of your horse – watch this space!” he says.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><br /></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Join the millions of riders trusting Derriere Equestrian to provide them with the perfect seat, shop the range today</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.derriereequestrian.com"><b>www.derriereequestrian.com</b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p>Derriere Equestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18143192260023009062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4721611042781778405.post-21175913912625821102020-12-22T17:19:00.001+00:002020-12-22T17:19:09.489+00:00Getting to know Showjumper Bex Mason<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Getting to know you…<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We asked showjumper Bex Mason to share a favourite flatwork
exercise, and also asked her ten burning questions, from advice to training
goals. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnl0ncdAbUE9cLFHTyQ6p2TpJtO9JPyYH1ZLcWe7JmigEP2zf6DuVg_1KllEAMGM68b_CzJWeBDfxgG0q_B9tsSxk2YV_LB5eTYyc4XxMer35VO0dg-zSYEsMbLBRVQl1bQJMyCVz7n48/s640/Bex+Mason_+%2528002%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="showjumping, showjumper, Bex Mason, horse rider, showjumper rider" border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="640" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnl0ncdAbUE9cLFHTyQ6p2TpJtO9JPyYH1ZLcWe7JmigEP2zf6DuVg_1KllEAMGM68b_CzJWeBDfxgG0q_B9tsSxk2YV_LB5eTYyc4XxMer35VO0dg-zSYEsMbLBRVQl1bQJMyCVz7n48/w320-h309/Bex+Mason_+%2528002%2529.jpg" title="Bex Mason, Team Derriere Rider and Showjumper" width="320" /></a> </b></div><b>A favourite flatwork exercise – honing balance</b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Recovery on landing from a fence is usually to do with rider
balance and proprioception. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I do non-mounted balancing exercises daily. A simple one is
to balance in your jumping position on a showjumping pole (placed on a hard
surface) – try to use your core to maintain perfect balance. Once you’re adept
at this, you can then throw a ball from that position, to make it more
difficult!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><br /></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><br /></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><br /></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Ten burning questions<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What’s your
most memorable horse and why?<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Miserden Imprezza - she is nothing I would’ve chosen in a
horse, but she chose me, and we won over 180 classes together. Pretzel is a
broodmare now and is as quirky as they come; she’s quick and careful as a cat,
so hopefully will pass her brave, gutsy traits onto her offspring. She’s the
ultimate ‘diesel horse’ and will stay with me now for all her days!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i>What’s your
best piece of advice?</i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can do and be whatever and whoever you want - you just
have to want it enough!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i>Who’s the
person you look up to today in equestrianism, and why?</i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Liz Launder (osteopath and senior lecturer on Equine Science
at the UK’s Hartpury College). She specialises in equine reproduction and
equine therapy, and her knowledge goes so deep. Liz’s perspective on every
aspect of the horse and rider is what constitutes the small differences which
help us to be better in every day. She is a wizard!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What’s your
ultimate riding or training goal?<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To jump a world ranking class in the next year.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>5.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Can you
share your biggest regret?<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This would definitely be not checking my own tack at the
talent seekers final! I had been drawn last to go (a prime spot) riding
Vancurtis – she’d been on flying form, and I was confident this was her class
of the year. I cantered to the first fence, and realised she couldn't get her
head up; her martingale had been swapped when the tack was taken apart to
clean. It was far too short. She was fighting for her head and eventually she
ground to a halt at fence six. (Bearing in mind I started Kimmy as a three year
old and she had never stopped, not even once in her whole career!) I knew what
was wrong, so just retired. I was very grateful that I knew why, and certainly
learnt my lesson about checking my tack. it was just a little frustrating that
I couldn't have learnt that lesson in a less prestigious class!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>6.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What would
you tell your younger/teenage self?<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Keep going, enjoy the interactions with people as well as
all the small wins; and live in each moment.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br />
7.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What’s the horse you would like to
have ridden, or to ride?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Of course I’d have to say Stroller; Marion Coakes’ amazing
little gelding, and the only pony to compete at the Olympics in show jumping.
He competed in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico; he was the ultimate little horse with
a big heart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think he would suit me,
being only 14.2hh.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>8.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Which three
dinner party guests would you choose?<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Showjumpers Edwina Tops-Alexandra and Rowan Willis (both top
class riders who come across so positively in the sport). And David
Attenborough; who wouldn’t want him at the dinner table?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>9.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What would you
like to see implemented in your discipline?<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Prize-givings— it’s so sad now that at the smaller local
shows, the owners don’t get to see their horses go in the ring to collect their
prize. Obviously not currently because of Covid, but even before the pandemic, this
had stopped. The owners put so much into the horses, and this was always a
little piece of joy that they got back.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>10.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What will you
be doing in 20 years’ time?<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I will be riding Vancurtis’ babies, and coaching, as well as
spending time between sunnier climates and the UK.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>All about Bex Mason<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Bex has worked for many years breaking in horses and
competing at an international level and specialises in producing competition
horses. “I find myself expressing love for my <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com" target="_blank">Derrieres</a> daily,” Bex says of the
underwear range. “I openly discuss the results and versatility of the products,
whether it’s to customers at my yard, or fellow competitors at shows; I don’t
even realise I’m doing it - these pants change riders’ lives!”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Visit her website - <a href="http://www.bexmasonshowjumping.co.uk/">www.bexmasonshowjumping.co.uk</a><o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglAB0GqV7zC748erqkrkU6YFPHJ50BF6ImerFKlZ-qDlDueDCFJq-b5aV6sCWrleTUNO-orWvwVzcuYUAuypM2BYqDanNosMiXDvpJTecVtqzcYlJYsbpdhqxbh8qVlNRVyx2zKdp5IAs/s1800/Bex+Mason+2+%2528002%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bex Mason, Showjumper, Derriere Equestrian, showjumping, horse rider, riding underwear" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1800" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglAB0GqV7zC748erqkrkU6YFPHJ50BF6ImerFKlZ-qDlDueDCFJq-b5aV6sCWrleTUNO-orWvwVzcuYUAuypM2BYqDanNosMiXDvpJTecVtqzcYlJYsbpdhqxbh8qVlNRVyx2zKdp5IAs/w320-h213/Bex+Mason+2+%2528002%2529.jpg" title="Showjumper and Team Derriere Equestrian rider, ex Mason" width="320" /></a></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;">Shop the Derriere Equestrian range today <br /><a href="http://www.derriereequestrian.com">www.derriereequestrian.com</a></h3>Derriere Equestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18143192260023009062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4721611042781778405.post-48027465531109399372020-12-14T19:30:00.000+00:002020-12-14T19:30:15.104+00:00Lost in France <p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Lost in France – Derriere Equestrian ambassador Amanda Renouard has had a busy equestrian year, despite lockdown<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Breeder and dressage
enthusiast Amanda Renouard is based in France at the Haras du Ritz stud in
Deux-Sevres, close to Parthenay in the beautiful Nouvelle Aquitaine region.
Amanda produces elite sport horses for an international client-base. We asked
her to share her news and views from 2020.</i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“<a href="https://www.harasduritz.com/"><span style="color: #0563c1;">Haras du Ritz</span></a> is a small, private stud; we
breed dressage horses, but a few have gone on to be eventers or show jumpers,”
Amanda explains. “2020 has been a different year, hasn’t it! For us, the breed
season this year was complicated, as due to the COVID-9 lockdown limitations,
our vet was not allowed to perform echographs (ultrasound scans), and was only
allowed to visit us for emergencies,” Amanda explains. “So our breed season
started late.”</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>A team effort</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Amanda, also a PR consultant to elite riders, journalist and
former High Performance Director for Dressage/Para Dressage Ireland, had four
mares in foal this spring, so her son Hugo was enlisted to help with all of the
late night checks. “It was handy Hugo wasn’t at school, as he was present for
the foalings with me, and was able to sleep during the day,” Amanda remembers. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“In addition to looking after the mares and their new
arrivals, I had two horses to ride and two to back over the spring and summer.
I didn’t get on the three year olds until
'confinement', however!” she continues. “The two six year olds had an
easy spring, and we actually decided at that time that one of them did not love
going round in circles, so we have since sent her off show jumping. The other
six year old, Jura du Ritz, who is by Voice, competed in two young horse competitions,
and had qualifying scores for national championships in Fontainebleau, but I
opted to save her for another year, as she is still 'green',” Amanda explains.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieF50wtHeOeSbfFJohrbT7BmgWpqkqHcx_RwI1bSLLWCA09m3bMbFNqeQgDOg1hz4emxMjNOqu_6i3VqqIfLkPY0Zw9IeeAq4zlYXP9nepC7IzXli1DC5M2k3P5G6WRG-0Xd00wjXP4n0/s960/Birdie++amanda+canter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="dressage horse, horse riding, equestrian, amanda renouard, flat work, schooling, canter" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieF50wtHeOeSbfFJohrbT7BmgWpqkqHcx_RwI1bSLLWCA09m3bMbFNqeQgDOg1hz4emxMjNOqu_6i3VqqIfLkPY0Zw9IeeAq4zlYXP9nepC7IzXli1DC5M2k3P5G6WRG-0Xd00wjXP4n0/w400-h266/Birdie++amanda+canter.jpg" title="Amanda and Birdie" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Selling horses in a
digital age</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“Selling the foals in lockdown was interesting!” she continues.
“I did lots of videos and Whatsapp live videos to prospective customers. I do
still have two for sale, but am happy if they stay and aren’t sold, as both are
really nice.” </p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Many people have emerged from the earlier, full lockdown
with a new perspective on life, and Amanda is no exception. “Not being allowed
to hack out made me realise how important it is for the horses and ourselves!”
she tells us. “And not being able to get a saddle fitter out made me realise
how quickly the horses change shape. It’s also been good to reflect that I may
think I have a horse good enough to go all the way; but they don't have those
ambitions, and are quite happy eating grass! Life for us didn’t really change
much, except we were home-schooling Hugo, and my husband Stephen stopped
travelling for work. It was certainly a challenging time, and it is good to
have some normality back again,” Amanda adds. (Although France does currently
have a raft of curfews in place, as well as business closures and banned
gatherings).<o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJRhzdOkTPUTgrdU92sXS-X2kIZHO4_ALYjzBk4GmUQOnu6ozFckuh9WheyYItAaJOrFuuYWwkzAu5W5lmPd8MsGNIEd4jaz3PxT26iwZoiYffkjnNiG4ltGYyW3bQgH7iZaou8qE3mgo/s1600/tottie+5+amanda.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="dressage horse, horse riding, equestrian, amanda renouard, flat work, schooling" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJRhzdOkTPUTgrdU92sXS-X2kIZHO4_ALYjzBk4GmUQOnu6ozFckuh9WheyYItAaJOrFuuYWwkzAu5W5lmPd8MsGNIEd4jaz3PxT26iwZoiYffkjnNiG4ltGYyW3bQgH7iZaou8qE3mgo/w400-h300/tottie+5+amanda.jpeg" title="Amanda and 5 year old Tottie" width="400" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><b><br /></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Working smarter</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">One of Amanda’s life mottos is ‘Work smarter not harder'’,
and she explains that it is important to her to do professionally what you love
in life. “For me, that would be writing about the things I respect and admire.
I also work with the people I want to be around. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I work long, crazy hours, but it is never hard work; if it
is hard, or I don’t like doing it, I question what am I doing wrong, or how I
can improve,” she wisely explains. “Public relations is about making it happen
for other people; working as a PR agent for some of the best equestrian
athletes is about making their lives easier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Breeding horses professionally and producing horses on a small scale
gives me an insight into how the elite athlete ticks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I always try to utilise that information to
keep sponsors and media happy,” she adds. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj0cc7BvhimjG9qJ5jk2tJZEBkBI6b2QenYl97NBBt_UT0pRZQ38E8os1sObqfnK6KE8MxB_9Ad7bjAClLLw9Sx7nUkhSivHHluQLDwUAxZaMjcdvMERlit8pEE1hH7VzNIjDuag0csX4/s2048/amanda+renouard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="VIP Equestrian, Amanda renouard, derriere equestrian" border="0" data-original-height="1796" data-original-width="2048" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj0cc7BvhimjG9qJ5jk2tJZEBkBI6b2QenYl97NBBt_UT0pRZQ38E8os1sObqfnK6KE8MxB_9Ad7bjAClLLw9Sx7nUkhSivHHluQLDwUAxZaMjcdvMERlit8pEE1hH7VzNIjDuag0csX4/w400-h351/amanda+renouard.jpg" title="Amanda is also a Director of VIP Equestrian" width="400" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal">Finally, we asked Amanda what her favourite <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/index.html" target="_blank">Derriere Equestrian</a> item is, and why; but it proved to be a difficult question, due to
the wide range of hard-working items. “That is such a hard question!” she
ponders. “I love that you put on all the Derriere products, and just forget
about them, and get on and do your job.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/product_catalogue_female_underwear.html" target="_blank">underwear</a> is amazing, the <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/product_8.html" target="_blank">Cannes competition breeches</a> are a must, so
comfy, and the <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/product_7.html" target="_blank">Treviso</a> are hard wearing and always look smart. I am not sure I
can choose a favourite!”</p><p class="MsoNormal">You can shop the Derriere Equestrian range at <a href="http://www.derriereequestrian.com">www.derriereequestrian.com</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">We wish Amanda and her
team well with the lovely group of youngsters and equine future stars that are
coming up through the ranks at </i><a href="https://www.harasduritz.com/"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #0563c1;">Haras du Ritz</span></i></a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Derriere Equestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18143192260023009062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4721611042781778405.post-76586556143403372282020-12-01T14:45:00.000+00:002020-12-01T14:45:52.454+00:00The Male Equestrian Rider<p><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Lumber flexion and
lowering the pubic bone – and how padded riding pants can help!</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzbGZNnS28AsBd4w1Z9Nlyu2AVCe2xkDhmq-j6jKrkkk4YeuO0A6KXJGXYpW0aAaMfblhrBA20pHjDqzrJeJzwGH1NUgCfivw734hnQqdSnrWEvOQ73ByZX3X60Cj5HQeLoFAsSVy2jdI/s2048/070.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="horse riding, dressage, male riders, padded underwear, padded equestrian underwear" border="0" data-original-height="1869" data-original-width="2048" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzbGZNnS28AsBd4w1Z9Nlyu2AVCe2xkDhmq-j6jKrkkk4YeuO0A6KXJGXYpW0aAaMfblhrBA20pHjDqzrJeJzwGH1NUgCfivw734hnQqdSnrWEvOQ73ByZX3X60Cj5HQeLoFAsSVy2jdI/w320-h293/070.jpg" title="Male riders can benefit from wearing padded underwear when riding" width="320" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It’s important when considering the ability to
absorb the horse’s movement that we think about anatomy. To celebrate the
fantastically popular <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/product_6.html?colour=White" target="_blank">Derriere Equestrian Male Performance Padded Shorty</a>, let’s
look a little at why a male rider would want extra comfort down below.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">We’re all taught to follow the movement of the
horse, but in order to execute this, one needs a mobile lower back, being able
to both extend and flex the lumbar region without restriction. (And flexing can
be more difficult for male riders).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Benefits to the male
anatomy</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The male’s hip sockets are always further in front
of the spine than his female counterparts’, meaning the male rider is usually
more able to ‘tuck’ the tailbone (this extends the lumbar area). In men, the
sacrum, which connects the lumbar vertebrae to the pelvis and legs, is longer
and narrower than in women. The male pelvis is taller, with a higher ‘iliac
crest’ (this is the arched bone at the top of the pelvis – the two crests would
look a little like angel wings if you were to draw them, or observe an anatomy
drawing, and are attached to the oblique muscles. These are the outermost
abdominal muscles that keep our middle section elevated, and our core ‘switched
on’ for sitting trot.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">There are some benefits to the male anatomy for
riding - the hip sockets face further forward than in women (and are closer
together) – so the thigh can more easily rest against the saddle. It’s also
easier for men to lower the tailbone, as we have discussed. For novice riders,
it is intuitive to not mobilise the pelvis too much – it’s the backwards and
forwards tipping motion, as opposed to a more upright motion, that absorbs the movement,
and avoids that terrible ‘banging’ sensation on sensitive areas that novice
riders may experience. However, this motion takes time to achieve, and
initially it’s common to ‘brace’. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0WAkj80P7gP33rXn45fQW0mYdcdRWmWebEkW6Zb1XsAiEdh6N4Ih2YK2LKbehWukvUHPxElPdXFg-4_CMlW77rd8Idh6uGUlVVlVkHMEnjCLpsH5P3O_PyT-lebiD7Ld0G_zC1KtS-uE/s563/purple_padded_shorty1m%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: 13pt; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Derriere Equestrian Performance Padded Shorty, male underwear, equestrian underwear, horse riding underwear" border="0" data-original-height="537" data-original-width="563" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0WAkj80P7gP33rXn45fQW0mYdcdRWmWebEkW6Zb1XsAiEdh6N4Ih2YK2LKbehWukvUHPxElPdXFg-4_CMlW77rd8Idh6uGUlVVlVkHMEnjCLpsH5P3O_PyT-lebiD7Ld0G_zC1KtS-uE/w200-h191/purple_padded_shorty1m%255B1%255D.jpg" title="The Derriere Equestrian Performance Padded Shorty - Male" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxUoWgogTdl2bcLmRcipRhpKWR6qM0s2rcQspM8X1Z01L-cyzWRgqxxdQczjMgQeQeXSTXyvthzJH1RHKeZzZjmH5wZy1whc8037kjlJZYwapmQwvs4cklWYZ6LFWAiHwkgg5Df3MrGkI/s563/black_padded_shorty1m%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; float: right; font-size: 13pt; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Derriere Equestrian Performance Padded Shorty, male underwear, equestrian underwear, horse riding underwear" border="0" data-original-height="537" data-original-width="563" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxUoWgogTdl2bcLmRcipRhpKWR6qM0s2rcQspM8X1Z01L-cyzWRgqxxdQczjMgQeQeXSTXyvthzJH1RHKeZzZjmH5wZy1whc8037kjlJZYwapmQwvs4cklWYZ6LFWAiHwkgg5Df3MrGkI/w200-h191/black_padded_shorty1m%255B1%255D.jpg" title="The Derriere Equestrian Performance Padded Shorty - Male" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ux72v3H4zDHvCS4htITubkvfOPrR79FiQpXXfKOOTrV9qcWtm0s20LZYpBySFNqXc5wQPd373JKz-2LNqRRtrGE10iP9NnU8TFLa1LeIw09R1jwwwQombNnJkb-xRZSk28pxu0eeChs/s563/white_padded_shorty1m%255B2%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Derriere Equestrian Performance Padded Shorty, male underwear, equestrian underwear, horse riding underwear" border="0" data-original-height="537" data-original-width="563" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ux72v3H4zDHvCS4htITubkvfOPrR79FiQpXXfKOOTrV9qcWtm0s20LZYpBySFNqXc5wQPd373JKz-2LNqRRtrGE10iP9NnU8TFLa1LeIw09R1jwwwQombNnJkb-xRZSk28pxu0eeChs/w200-h191/white_padded_shorty1m%255B2%255D.jpg" title="The Derriere Equestrian Performance Padded Shorty - Male" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUheh2GtZpuk24lpYcWE7oY2FJMQTap-duaHrrjMXH-bPlqZMxsGKvKuWbeIN51zE7hbynDOANdU4Mj5EEjOfTOuBMlrutP63l-d4TU2ykYBbtrrz6eVcwUh5CSYKzqSitjQOrIb3O2DA/s563/black_padded_shorty2m%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Derriere Equestrian Performance Padded Shorty, male underwear, equestrian underwear, horse riding underwear" border="0" data-original-height="537" data-original-width="563" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUheh2GtZpuk24lpYcWE7oY2FJMQTap-duaHrrjMXH-bPlqZMxsGKvKuWbeIN51zE7hbynDOANdU4Mj5EEjOfTOuBMlrutP63l-d4TU2ykYBbtrrz6eVcwUh5CSYKzqSitjQOrIb3O2DA/w200-h191/black_padded_shorty2m%255B1%255D.jpg" title="The Derriere Equestrian Performance Padded Shorty - Male" width="200" /></a> </div><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">The Derriere Equestrian Performance Bonded Padded Shorty can help </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 17.3333px;">elevate</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;"> the discomfort </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 17.3333px;">associated</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;"> with 'bracing' making for a more enjoyable and comfortable ride. </span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">More difficult to
lower the pubic bone</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">If a seated male rider allows gravity to act on the
pelvis, his pelvis will rock backward, so his pubic bone rises – if a male
rider completely relaxes in the saddle, e.g. at halt, this is commonly what
happens. This does mean conversely that it’s harder for male riders to lower the
pubic bone. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">Because the male rider has the benefit of
automatically rocking the pelvis backward, the supporting muscles will likely not
be so ‘used to’ supporting the pelvis when the pubic bone is lowered, e.g. in
an anterior pelvic tilt. (Plus, men would typically avoid this tipping position
anyway, to maintain comfort).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">(Remember, we need to flex the lumbar region
effectively without restriction in order to be truly mobile and flexible – this
helps improve communication with the horse. As skillsets advance, we can be
subtle with our movements, and also our aids.)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Stilted motion</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">This issue (that the supporting muscles may not be
‘used to’ supporting the pelvis when the back is flexed) does mean that a
sudden imbalance can tip the rider forward uncomfortably. (If in this position,
the supporting back muscles are weaker, there’s also the risk of strain, e.g.
if the horse spooks). Because men may also actively avoid the tipping forward
motion to avoid discomfort, the full range of movement of the pelvis can become
stilted – this is where padded underwear can help. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4R92LYvCbibSms-N_2Z0clyQD24DZHdaAd7zLMNPI9j5X9s_DQe3zeO5lyLVtoidTp8Qx6EwShtjNmfS8RQDNlbt3n9c5gZq2_2dEVG9subQPgFQQU_Nu-s8Y-VYGw6oHIyVzdDnqrAI/s2048/Carl+Hester+DE+1+HR_WEG18_TRYON_DR_GP_GBR-29928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="carl hester, dressage rider, riding underwear, male riders, male riding underwear, horse riding" border="0" data-original-height="1363" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4R92LYvCbibSms-N_2Z0clyQD24DZHdaAd7zLMNPI9j5X9s_DQe3zeO5lyLVtoidTp8Qx6EwShtjNmfS8RQDNlbt3n9c5gZq2_2dEVG9subQPgFQQU_Nu-s8Y-VYGw6oHIyVzdDnqrAI/w320-h213/Carl+Hester+DE+1+HR_WEG18_TRYON_DR_GP_GBR-29928.jpg" title="Derriere Equestrian Ambassador Carl Hester MBE, International Dressage Rider" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">The Derriere Equestrian Performance Padded </span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">Shorty
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(and strengthen the supporting muscles in the anterior tilt stage), there are
plenty of standing exercises we can do such as switching between posterior and
anterior pelvis tilts. YouTube has many examples, like </span><a href="https://youtu.be/1VQ5ITSDpaI"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">this one.</span></a><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><br /></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Dr.
Deb Bennett speaks eloquently about male and female anatomical rider differences
in her paper ‘</span></i><a href="http://tinyurl.com/DerriereBennett"><i><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Who’s Built Best To
Ride’</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">,
for anyone who is interested in reading further.</span></i></p>Derriere Equestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18143192260023009062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4721611042781778405.post-20581296317450619562020-11-13T09:05:00.001+00:002020-11-13T09:07:43.031+00:00The Perfect Pelvic Tilt <p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Derriere
Equestrian ambassador and UKCC Level 2 Dressage coach, Erin Orford, explains
how achieving the perfect pelvic tilt can improve rider effectiveness.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Perfecting
your position<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">We asked Erin to share some
wisdom on the subject of getting the correct pelvic position when you’re
schooling: “When I am working with my flatwork clients, one of the key issues
that does crop up is how we use our pelvis, and how this translates to
effectively sitting to a trot,” Erin explains. “Most elite dressage riders have
very 'mobile' and intuitive seats; for example, when riding effectively, most
of the time you will have a very relaxed and mobile spine, quite neutrally
positioned at the base.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">“The significance of the
neutral position is that it allows movement of the pelvis so that you don't
block the horse in their body, whilst being able to maintain the strength
through your core,” Erin explains. “Within this, you can then adjust your
weight accordingly, in order to encourage the horse to come back a little or
move forward.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkR0RI6RNhlQLs9v2IP85BLm5M1g4E7S_yys7iRo1gntAWhmfAUxU1Ft5SlwSvDY9GKkGma_ap8Qk2ODeLLdyBWCoVGV1HPyIii70nxi8SNoG_z0gExt01IlQ37ty3zy_wfm1BePB5CKs/s300/neutral+spine.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Neutral Spine, rider position, dressage, erin orford" border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkR0RI6RNhlQLs9v2IP85BLm5M1g4E7S_yys7iRo1gntAWhmfAUxU1Ft5SlwSvDY9GKkGma_ap8Qk2ODeLLdyBWCoVGV1HPyIii70nxi8SNoG_z0gExt01IlQ37ty3zy_wfm1BePB5CKs/s16000/neutral+spine.jpg" title="Position showing 'Neutral Spine'. Photo credit: Annette Willson" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Practicing
with a chair</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Erin says that sitting on
the edge of a chair with your feet flat on the floor can help you to establish
this. “If you’re tilting forwards, your back will arch more, and if you're
tilting back, you'll feel like you're slouching a bit,” she adds. “Both tilting
forwards and tilting backwards for too long will lead to your back aching. But
in the correct position, you should feel it more in your stomach muscles.
Playing with the realms of this movement whilst looking in the mirror can help
you to see where the 'correct' position is, and learn to associate how it looks
with the feeling of it, to help you to translate that onto a moving horse. The
correct position means you can be effective whilst being comfortable,” Erin
explains.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSSRU2Kxv-gzVF3MaWLW_SOWNbyN6tHIomhXzA2_z4h07uTKvSDyZevKGmq5jmYXQgo0dwilW-Ld2UJ9-mDu0gE_5ajjr-iycJYUI1ywI78-2RItWX3KyYZQtTqIG2hKAFTLn-Sp3MqPg/s401/rider+positions.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="dressage, rider training, rider position, pelvic tilt" border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="401" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSSRU2Kxv-gzVF3MaWLW_SOWNbyN6tHIomhXzA2_z4h07uTKvSDyZevKGmq5jmYXQgo0dwilW-Ld2UJ9-mDu0gE_5ajjr-iycJYUI1ywI78-2RItWX3KyYZQtTqIG2hKAFTLn-Sp3MqPg/w320-h268/rider+positions.jpg" title="Rider positions and pelvic tilt. Photo Credit: Annette Willson" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Straightness
and being equal</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">“For me as a rider and
trainer, a good seat is often about straightness and being equal. Your body
should match the line of your horse, whether you’re on a straight line, a
circle or a movement like a half pass; your body will influence how the horse
uses theirs,” Erin adds. “A lot of the time, daily activities in our lives can
teach us to be slightly crooked or one sided (mucking out, driving etc). Our
muscle memory will make us think we are sitting straight, but often we aren’t;
so using mirrors, watching videos back of our riding, and getting immediate
feedback from the ground can help us to teach our brain what ‘straight’ really
is!”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">“To be able to effectively
sit to a trot, you need a strong core, but also suppleness in your lower back
and pelvis; so it can be a difficult combination to achieve! I try to keep a
neutral position, as this allows the most movement,” Erin tells us. “I can then
take my weight forward or back within this, to encourage the horse to go more
forwards, or come back a little. If the horse is using it’s back correctly and
pushing nicely from behind, they are always easier to sit to - so the better
you can achieve this, the easier you’re making it for yourself.”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Getting the
horse on your seat</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Erin says that the horse
will also want to move under your weight. “Think how difficult it is to carry a
bag of feed that moves around, compared to something more stable,” she
suggests. “So, when you’re walking your horse on a long rein, either at the
start of the session, or at the end if it’s safer, try adjusting your weight to
move the horse around the arena, rather than using your leg or the rein. You
often see riders putting their weight in the direction they think the horse
will go (i.e. to the inside, if they think the horse will fall in,) rather than
using their weight on the line they actually want the horse to take, which
encourages them to ‘step under’ it. They should stay in the same rhythm and
balance when you give the rein - that’s when you know they’re really ‘on your
seat!’” Erin concludes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><i><span style="font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">For ultimate comfort in the
saddle, so you’re not thinking about discomfort when trying to hone your
sitting trot, try the Derriere Equestrian Performance Padded Panty, which is
designed to eradicate seamlines visible through breeches and ensure no rubbing,
chaffing or abrasions are created. Incorporating the Derriere Equestrian Padded
Support System (DEPSS), the garments protect the perineal area from friction
and discomfort.</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="https://erinorforddressage.com/?fbclid=IwAR2eJrRtfuEdcKaavG3QSphspjs02ziGyBl5ccQ_uWTSaIZni-WZQrx9t7o" target="_blank">Erin Orford</a> rides for
Britain in Para-dressage, and has also competed up to Advanced Medium at
Regional level. Erin was a Gold and Bronze medallist at the 2017 FEI European Championships.
as well as a silver medallist the following year at the World Equestrian Games,
both with Dior. She now has her sights set on the Tokyo 2021 Paralympics and
beyond.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjINJAmyzScejPpYdTHJt4-bgfGz1W4G9mfYDQqh4v2vaPvY0w8RMSBKpH4OXBghmqC5BFDT_QG-AmdbZ0EVO-cews-LO1eNf54ZViOxd8L8AFFe1jgtNYt4rHG2a6fOlRI8mUFqm1Cy3o/s960/Erin+Orford+and+Loki+in+arena+%2528002%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="erin orford, dressage horse, dressage cometition, dressage, derriere equestrian" border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjINJAmyzScejPpYdTHJt4-bgfGz1W4G9mfYDQqh4v2vaPvY0w8RMSBKpH4OXBghmqC5BFDT_QG-AmdbZ0EVO-cews-LO1eNf54ZViOxd8L8AFFe1jgtNYt4rHG2a6fOlRI8mUFqm1Cy3o/w240-h320/Erin+Orford+and+Loki+in+arena+%2528002%2529.jpg" title="Erin and LJT Diamond Crusador" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoIt0ieN5biKBJ9IoXq4sFNjr2jAlwGlhVLD5P751yKooiT50baOvEhJxItR8EyVmYXU9cGsEjqeoUtcd9u_X98Eje6gAneHAzuRub8M3284fwM5toEg0NE4DAkMWIv4hxypOA1OD1Z2w/s693/erin+and+pimms+at+bury+farm+II_+pic+by+Amanda+Shirtcliffe+%2528002%2529.png" style="font-size: 13pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="dressage horse, erin orford, dressage competition, bury farm," border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="693" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoIt0ieN5biKBJ9IoXq4sFNjr2jAlwGlhVLD5P751yKooiT50baOvEhJxItR8EyVmYXU9cGsEjqeoUtcd9u_X98Eje6gAneHAzuRub8M3284fwM5toEg0NE4DAkMWIv4hxypOA1OD1Z2w/w320-h261/erin+and+pimms+at+bury+farm+II_+pic+by+Amanda+Shirtcliffe+%2528002%2529.png" title="Erin and Dior out competing at Bury Farm. Credit: Amanda Shirtcliffe" width="320" /></a><br /><br /></b></div><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br /></b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><br /><p></p>Derriere Equestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18143192260023009062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4721611042781778405.post-38363571219883273772020-11-04T08:21:00.000+00:002020-11-04T08:21:22.397+00:00Catching up with Erin Orford<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><i><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Derriere Equestrian
ambassador and UKCC Level 2 Dressage coach, Erin Orford, is one of Britain’s
most determined and inspirational dressage riders. Here, she shares her
experiences of 2020:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">“It’s been such a strange
year for so many of us!” Erin explains, with a nod to the COVID pandemic and
its effects on equestrian enthusiasts. “An Olympic Games has never been
postponed before, but it is right that the decision was made for the 2020 Tokyo
Olympics and Paralympics to happen in the summer of 2021 instead. It was
arguably the only decision that could have been made, as health always comes
first; but if you had told me in February that that's what would happen, I’d
never have believed it. It just reminds you that nothing is guaranteed, and
emphasises how important it is to enjoy what you are doing on a day to day
basis, because the goal-posts can be moved without any warning!” she continues.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Erin started 2020 with every
week planned out until the end of the year; so to go from that feeling of
organisation to having nothing in the diary during lockdown was definitely a
bizarre feeling for her. “Particularly as summer is usually the busiest period,
as we build up to selection for whatever championship is happening,” Erin muses.
“For myself and the team at home, after a successful start to the season, it did
feel galling that our year was effectively cancelled. However, in the great scheme
of things, we had a lot to be grateful for, so we just had to adapt, adjust and
make the best of the situation, like everyone!”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinzWBgdu-zNZShUd0gIm7MLUu6F2YSUQyWqhO3Ne9CJ8_tNDQx9Bh9RBVTzA0hwFJB91XlBs_149t8DM6m_mx5IChlpiGW1ZBbkgdJ1z5SFfMc1NQ-JvszYWTih5ZUrsA8cmjyC51Oagk/s750/Erin+Orford+and+Loki+hacking+%2528002%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Erin Orford, Para rider, Para dressage, hacking, LJT Diamond Crusador, dressage horse" border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="562" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinzWBgdu-zNZShUd0gIm7MLUu6F2YSUQyWqhO3Ne9CJ8_tNDQx9Bh9RBVTzA0hwFJB91XlBs_149t8DM6m_mx5IChlpiGW1ZBbkgdJ1z5SFfMc1NQ-JvszYWTih5ZUrsA8cmjyC51Oagk/w240-h320/Erin+Orford+and+Loki+hacking+%2528002%2529.jpg" title="Erin enjoying some down time hacking Loki (LJT Diamond Crusador)" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">Appreciating
the simpler things</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Erin says she has been able
to work remotely from home in her day job, but that with the sudden reduction
of riding opportunities in the earlier months of 2020, and the absence of a
swimming pool at that time, she had to work hard to maintain her fitness
levels! “The situation with COVID-19 has however provided me with the
opportunity to step back, appreciate the smaller things, and enjoy being
‘present’,” she continues.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">“I think lockdown forced us
to all slow down, to take everything day by day, and to appreciate the simpler
things that we often take for granted. I personally enjoyed having the time to
work on the basics with my horses, and enjoy riding them without the pressure
of having things perfect, in time for competitions,” Erin adds.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">“It has been nice to get
back in the arena, and back doing some teaching; we’ve had our Para
Championships at Solihull, and the recent Keysoe International, so it’s given
us the chance to get some arena time before the winter. I am now looking
forward to continuing my training with an eye on Tokyo 2021, continuing to help
my lovely clients with their riding, and enjoying my horses over winter,” Erin
states.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoowOHa8ezPKdfttjuEl5WXI6XrwkAsCmqgny6JOZ1qfnb9J0RwvgmuXWjMN4pEmc4qP5mOdEDzJyCZXxNQpPAgV5vWTwzQBH1plDUV6JO6zY65wPGO3_rzBa-MNBERTCPm2wIdBB93IA/s960/erin+Pimms+halt+%2528002%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Erin Orford, Dressage, Para Dressage, Para Rider, Dressage Training" border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="684" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoowOHa8ezPKdfttjuEl5WXI6XrwkAsCmqgny6JOZ1qfnb9J0RwvgmuXWjMN4pEmc4qP5mOdEDzJyCZXxNQpPAgV5vWTwzQBH1plDUV6JO6zY65wPGO3_rzBa-MNBERTCPm2wIdBB93IA/w228-h320/erin+Pimms+halt+%2528002%2529.jpg" title="Erin and Pimms (Dior). Erin enjoyed time to work on the basics durinng lockdown without the pressures of upcoming events." width="228" /></a></div><i><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><i><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></i></p>For ultimate comfort in the
saddle, so you’re not thinking about discomfort when trying to hone your
sitting trot, try the <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/product_2.html?colour=White" target="_blank">Derriere Equestrian Performance Padded Panty</a>, which is
designed to eradicate seamlines visible through breeches and ensure no rubbing,
chaffing or abrasions are created. Incorporating the Derriere Equestrian Padded
Support System (DEPSS), the garments protect the perineal area from friction
and discomfort. Shop the <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/collection.html" target="_blank">Derriere Equestrian collection</a> today. </span></i><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Erin Orford rides for
Britain in Para-dressage, and has also competed up to Advanced Medium at
Regional level. Erin was a Gold and Bronze medallist at the 2017 FEI European
Championships. as well as a silver medallist the following year at the World
Equestrian Games, both with Dior. She now has her sights set on the Tokyo 2021
Paralympics and beyond.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">To find out more about Erin and her team visit her website, <a href="https://erinorforddressage.com/?fbclid=IwAR2eJrRtfuEdcKaavG3QSphspjs02ziGyBl5ccQ_uWTSaIZni-WZQrx9t7o" target="_blank">Erin Orford Dressage</a>. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><i><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></i><p></p>Derriere Equestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18143192260023009062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4721611042781778405.post-4559844850467332512020-10-26T09:51:00.008+00:002020-10-26T09:56:49.090+00:00An introduction to endurance, by leading rider Katie Bedwin<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Endurance riding is my passion, and the competitive
events themselves are the culmination of a great deal of time spent training
and developing relationships with my horses. The discipline is essentially
long-distance riding, at a set speed – for me, it’s all about enjoying the
experience and the connection with the horse I’m riding, and enjoying the
results of all of our training. Finishing is the real prize, although accolades
like being the current Reserve Young Rider National Champion are always lovely!
Distances of the competitions vary, and can include anything from 20 miles to 100
miles-plus. So there’s something for everyone, as well as pleasure rides, if
you want to try the concept out in a more relaxed environment. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcAsLpshHGO8cZJLMaTYGAmvNtZdVL52zBwlF3puI3XCfyMgPDS-Y-puGLtBD_sxh5s9m5KSvsCEITFMF5lA4fH32yOh6eNb6O_M_aeAF7OdLw-bW1MhlTusdDkni8FxaIWrs8TW7cMZY/s640/katie+bedwin+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kate Bedwin, Leading Equestrian Endurance Rider & Derriere Equestrian Ambassador" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcAsLpshHGO8cZJLMaTYGAmvNtZdVL52zBwlF3puI3XCfyMgPDS-Y-puGLtBD_sxh5s9m5KSvsCEITFMF5lA4fH32yOh6eNb6O_M_aeAF7OdLw-bW1MhlTusdDkni8FxaIWrs8TW7cMZY/w320-h320/katie+bedwin+2.jpg" title="Kate Bedwin, Leading Equestrian Endurance Rider" width="320" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSgQyxgBBkKpl1h73CXcQcL1nSFhe9pSvRh5NWuPpqXwSQb1tpGUoriA5HcLaXl6qV3pLTJR316zX5AyB6HWQxGc2IcsTdcho8_DcWgopQHeXWgWG1mwU7fvFf58Y_qVEQpPuVCPom6gs/s1068/katie+bedwin+3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kate Bedwin, Leading Equestrian Endurance Rider & Derriere Equestrian Ambassador" border="0" data-original-height="1068" data-original-width="1068" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSgQyxgBBkKpl1h73CXcQcL1nSFhe9pSvRh5NWuPpqXwSQb1tpGUoriA5HcLaXl6qV3pLTJR316zX5AyB6HWQxGc2IcsTdcho8_DcWgopQHeXWgWG1mwU7fvFf58Y_qVEQpPuVCPom6gs/w320-h320/katie+bedwin+3.jpg" title="Kate Bedwin, Leading Equestrian Endurance Rider" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><br /></span></p>The idea is to complete the full distance as quickly
as you can, passing the mandatory vet checks, and crossing the line with the
horse in full health. It’s a fine balancing act, both on the day, and in your
preceding training! Endurance riding is fun though, allows you to experience beautiful
countryside – a recent UK event was the Tilford ride in Farnham, Surrey, which
takes you through heathland, pine forest, along some challenging stony paths,
and up to the glorious Devils Punchbowl, beneath the San Gabriel Mountains.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWJacpT02QBJMp7mWekKryIHrx1UanQjxqIkma-EP4xnk4Pr6noLqP5A1glrgtPpmoE6YHSK44B1gTCiRocWzi3CAfh8YPtgh-ej76nGO8OUKgIfgHg1HGO_2xgN1a1azdGdIS9u9DCa4/s800/katie+bedwin.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kate Bedwin, Endurance Riding" border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWJacpT02QBJMp7mWekKryIHrx1UanQjxqIkma-EP4xnk4Pr6noLqP5A1glrgtPpmoE6YHSK44B1gTCiRocWzi3CAfh8YPtgh-ej76nGO8OUKgIfgHg1HGO_2xgN1a1azdGdIS9u9DCa4/w320-h213/katie+bedwin.jpg" title="Kate Bedwin, Endurance Riding" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">The
requirements<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">So, what do you need to contest endurance? Your horse
ideally needs to be a good all-rounder. Correct limb formation to avoid
strains, a well-muscled back and deep chest for physical resilience, strong
quarters, well-proportioned hooves, a nice temperament and a rhythmical gait
are all desirable traits.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Training wise, your horse needs to be fit for the
duration of ride – even a shorter ride of 20 miles can take around three hours.
I advocate cross training, e.g. doing multi-discipline work with my horses –
they do cross country schooling, jumping and polework, as well as lots of
flatwork to develop suppleness and balance. I have always incorporated a wide
variety of activities into my training programmes, as I believe it can
significantly improve performance; partly as it works different muscle groups
and skillsets, and decreases the risk of repetitive strain, but also as this
variety is fun, and improves a horse’s attitude to work.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">In terms of the rider, you do of course need the same
relative level of fitness as your horse – e.g. most averagely fit riders could
manage a 20k ride, however as you start tackling the more challenging rides,
you do need to develop your own stamina and fitness, as well as your core
strength and mobility.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHn-3MFpQb9zRb3CCMSjJIgsm1hK9s84JkjW5Gy933hZjwk7kPZFMV21GfC2kNxl5ag9bXYvLhFxj3f04GWKlhfI74NIEaU9PXTqcTpe5PeOQHSOnXBTa4jPULjhbPzESmsSxu84N_IQc/s1048/katie+utilises+cross+training+and+jumping.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Show jumping, Endurance Riding" border="0" data-original-height="1048" data-original-width="828" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHn-3MFpQb9zRb3CCMSjJIgsm1hK9s84JkjW5Gy933hZjwk7kPZFMV21GfC2kNxl5ag9bXYvLhFxj3f04GWKlhfI74NIEaU9PXTqcTpe5PeOQHSOnXBTa4jPULjhbPzESmsSxu84N_IQc/w158-h200/katie+utilises+cross+training+and+jumping.jpg" title="Kate ensures the horses have a variety of work including pole work and show jumping" width="158" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU0cCR6jJs4-T3ETcJI-p8Cfth8RrUGBzPwcIBVaprLbidh9RQqijWHF7bcJViEPPvNF-Q0FhPJFgrrT4faGDUpWc6Js8GbABLMWXu5orvBgo8y7QKDD_Aex55TdGNiXHcNlMqPCELF7o/s828/katie+utilises+cross+training+and+XC+riding.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="XC schooling, cross country jumping, endurance riding" border="0" data-original-height="453" data-original-width="828" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU0cCR6jJs4-T3ETcJI-p8Cfth8RrUGBzPwcIBVaprLbidh9RQqijWHF7bcJViEPPvNF-Q0FhPJFgrrT4faGDUpWc6Js8GbABLMWXu5orvBgo8y7QKDD_Aex55TdGNiXHcNlMqPCELF7o/w320-h175/katie+utilises+cross+training+and+XC+riding.jpg" title="Kate enjoying some XC schooling" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Comfort is
key</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">As an endurance rider, comfort in the saddle is key –
my first post-lockdown endurance competition was an 80km ride in the 34 degree
heat! – so clothing wise, I do like to have suitable underwear, beneath
breathable, comfy riding wear. <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/product_2.html?colour=White" target="_blank">The Derriere Padded Panties</a> are great, as you can
just forget about your clothing and focus on the ride, rather than worrying
about chaffing or discomfort. Equally a good bra like the brand’s <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/product_12.html" target="_blank">Sportief</a> is
advisable, as a good sports bra aids shoulder position when riding. It allows
you to relax and ‘free up’ the area, rather than ‘hunching’ subconsciously to
avoid breast ‘bounce’, which can be tiring over long distances. The Derriere
Equestrian Sportief sports bra is designed to shape and support a woman's
breasts, without the use of under-wires, so is great addition to your riding
wardrobe, whatever your riding discipline.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_3NGcb5qZ8BLEYGbRzcxhN2osyvZM6Oj1UnVO39u3yyfspfBL9ymG4LwxW5V-t3PFK8kyhoBOMFN-62MbuKBvn0ThV2idP_me8WmbvMq3bTnUO-oiCxh8KInKR_nRSZUOKMffVAEMhOI/s4000/Derriere+Equestrian+Performance+Padded+Panty+Purple+Product+View+2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="equestrian underwear, riding underwear, derriere equestrian performance padded panty" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_3NGcb5qZ8BLEYGbRzcxhN2osyvZM6Oj1UnVO39u3yyfspfBL9ymG4LwxW5V-t3PFK8kyhoBOMFN-62MbuKBvn0ThV2idP_me8WmbvMq3bTnUO-oiCxh8KInKR_nRSZUOKMffVAEMhOI/w256-h320/Derriere+Equestrian+Performance+Padded+Panty+Purple+Product+View+2.jpg" title="Kate relies on the Derriere Equestrian Performance Padded Panty to keep her comfy in the saddle" width="256" /> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigONdK_7cAMRXTOKJ9sh86Mtn7bEqS95DFZMLu7G5KWcs_q0kabEq4FHpay5FLKf2FwSPPyk47LRwvN-1TCY_z0tqkxdX_bAbaBbOJioZiya3AN6O7RLBO6NugBon63F2pEJpI3epwg8E/s4000/Derriere+Equestrian+Sportief+Bra+White+Nude+Product+View+1.jpg" style="font-size: 13pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="sports bra, derriere equestrian sportief bra, endurance riding essential" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="2667" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigONdK_7cAMRXTOKJ9sh86Mtn7bEqS95DFZMLu7G5KWcs_q0kabEq4FHpay5FLKf2FwSPPyk47LRwvN-1TCY_z0tqkxdX_bAbaBbOJioZiya3AN6O7RLBO6NugBon63F2pEJpI3epwg8E/w213-h320/Derriere+Equestrian+Sportief+Bra+White+Nude+Product+View+1.jpg" title="Derriere Equestrian Sportief Bra offers support and comfort during long distance rides" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLrMoCpIy_zqCihLne9IU87_WQcmvmYfLlfZq1u-j8ghqzl4BV9hJCAGP25q_81tyaw3fRGpsSS5H6hCtSfHuCaskJIvMkXhHy5p_4ar_bkKcKv7OtJ5E4qzvzVYRc06BTsx-S-4GycQI/s4000/Derriere+Equestrian+Sportief+Bra+White+Nude+Product+View+8.jpg" style="font-size: 13pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img alt="Sportief Bra, sports bra, endurance riding" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="2666" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLrMoCpIy_zqCihLne9IU87_WQcmvmYfLlfZq1u-j8ghqzl4BV9hJCAGP25q_81tyaw3fRGpsSS5H6hCtSfHuCaskJIvMkXhHy5p_4ar_bkKcKv7OtJ5E4qzvzVYRc06BTsx-S-4GycQI/w213-h320/Derriere+Equestrian+Sportief+Bra+White+Nude+Product+View+8.jpg" title="The Derriere Equestrian Sportief Bra features a racer back mesh design with full thoracic support" width="213" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNMHHDTKry8nQmhqIuREDxe4IADMgao888U_t7dG56gizr6bdrvfmsG61DurFSem4IwT2TNL-nJS9ZUJoMfOUjLqBc8qZyv-QHkdPBnnFOQ_6WJ7IlsDSzJPRjYGSrkUj_dWhK0bgB_2w/s4000/Derriere+Equestrian+Sportief+Bra+White+Nude+Product+View+9.jpg" style="font-size: 13pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Derriere Sportief Bra, sports bra, riding bra, equestrian" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="2667" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNMHHDTKry8nQmhqIuREDxe4IADMgao888U_t7dG56gizr6bdrvfmsG61DurFSem4IwT2TNL-nJS9ZUJoMfOUjLqBc8qZyv-QHkdPBnnFOQ_6WJ7IlsDSzJPRjYGSrkUj_dWhK0bgB_2w/w213-h320/Derriere+Equestrian+Sportief+Bra+White+Nude+Product+View+9.jpg" title="Derriere Sportief Bra has padded straps and super soft supportive cups. Zip front makes it easy to take on and off" width="213" /></a></div><br /><o:p><br /></o:p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><i><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Nurse Katie
Bedwin is a leading British endurance rider, with six 2019 national titles to
her name. She was ranked as the second-placed GB rider in the FEI U21 rankings,
and was Reserve Young Rider National Champion last year with Aberllwyd Ibn
Phariz, at the 120km 2 star. Katie’s plans for the remainder of 2020 and 2021, when
she will compete as a senior rider, are to continue contesting graded endurance
rides at her level, and train for and compete at a 160km three star with
Phariz. Visit - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/katiebedwinendurance" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/katiebedwinendurance</a></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><i><span style="font-size: 13pt;">According to
the governing body Endurance GB, the organisation continues to move towards
resumption of endurance riding in England and Wales, in line with guidance
issued by the Government and British Equestrian, and is now running social
rides and Graded Endurance Rides. Visit - <a href="https://egb.myclubhouse.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://egb.myclubhouse.co.uk/</a></span></i></p>Derriere Equestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18143192260023009062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4721611042781778405.post-50522369585793806432020-10-14T11:02:00.001+01:002020-10-14T11:08:08.126+01:00Lucy Cartwright & Daniel Bremner - A holistic outlook<div>
<p><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"></i></b></p><p><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Along with husband Daniel Bremner, dressage rider and trainer Lucy
Cartwright has not been resting on her laurels recently, placing top ten in the
FEI PSG at Hunters Equestrian with Holme Grove Bernini. She’s often in the
ribbons with a string of rides, including Frederico and Grandio. Here, she shares
some tips for improving feel when training, by focussing on one’s hips and
harmonic movement with the horse.</i></b></p>
<p>Daniel and I are very focussed on holistic training and
riding, from the way in which we manage our horses and the breakdown of
exercise we do with them, to the type of schooling we undertake. We know from
our own riding and the training we undertake with elite riders, as well as our
work with clients, that the rider’s hips are key in flatwork – strong, mobile
hips can really help create stability and strength in our lower body. This
region of the body is very important for dressage riders of course, but anyone
focussing on flatwork training, even with a view to competing in other
disciplines, will find that effective hips help us increase our flexibility,
and gain control of our seat. Those imperceptible cues given to the horse in
the more advanced movements may be invisible to spectators, but are being
translated loud and clear to the horse through the rider’s hips and seat.<br /></p>
<p>The hips shouldn’t be overlooked or considered to just
affect the lower parts of our bodies, e.g. how we hold our thighs, and how
mobile our lower joints are – they also influence the mobility of the pelvis
(and how well we can sit to a trot!), as well as our upper back and torso,
especially in terms of and the quietness of our shoulders and hands.</p><p>
</p><p><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Feel isn’t just about
rein contact!</b></p><p>
</p><p>As the horse’s body moves, our hips rise and rotate with its
motion, our legs absorbing the movement as the pelvic area softens and also
absorbs the movement. Ideally, as the horse's hip raises, our same hip also
raises, while the upper body adjusts. I have some lovely youngsters coming up
through the levels, and I find that my goal for a good sitting trot with them
is to rotate the pelvis downwards, so one extends the lumbar spine and really
‘goes with the movement’. The phrase that we often use with our clients,
‘feel’, really does radiate from the hips and the seat, as this tells us so
much about how the horse is moving, and about their natural propensity to move
their back and utilise their natural paces. Feel isn’t just about rein contact!</p><p>
</p><p>So, what can fixed or stiff rider hips lead to? Apart from
making the overall picture more rigid and less harmonious, it can directly
affect things like correct canter strike-offs, as well as lateral ‘drifting’,
e.g. on a circle. Again, with youngsters it’s important to let them use their
bodies effectively and not to restrict them. I find that core strength, e.g. in
the rider’s stomach and lower back, directly affects hip mobility, in that a
strong core allows the hips to relax and do their job, rather than tightening
to keep balance. Having flexible hip flexor muscles is of course key –
unfortunately, long hours spent sitting in cars and at desks can cause hip
flexor muscles to shorten and tighten, which is why I find that many clients
have issues in this area.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><p>
</p><p><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> <br /></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNRRBCkFNYShPSXc5vSkEvzVGi_m7abf2Fzam_CwwvrdMnCVSZG3a7QYyilqqpqGsA6n9HIBBqitt1wOmJ67mZX2kcZcw5kKnVpBGmVJ9yQZ2M7BUtOhcz-4l8DMvlev_BemIgPBvZ5Fc/s1350/Daniel+Bremner+riding+Eli+%2526+Geir+S%25C3%25A6tersmoen%25E2%2580%2599s+%2527Freddie+Mercury%2527+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Derriere Equestrian Dressage rider Daniel Bremner riding Freddie Mercury" border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNRRBCkFNYShPSXc5vSkEvzVGi_m7abf2Fzam_CwwvrdMnCVSZG3a7QYyilqqpqGsA6n9HIBBqitt1wOmJ67mZX2kcZcw5kKnVpBGmVJ9yQZ2M7BUtOhcz-4l8DMvlev_BemIgPBvZ5Fc/w256-h320/Daniel+Bremner+riding+Eli+%2526+Geir+S%25C3%25A6tersmoen%25E2%2580%2599s+%2527Freddie+Mercury%2527+.jpg" title="Daniel Bremner riding Freddie Mercury, owned by Eli & Geir Saetersmoen" width="256" /></a></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXidZTVhhAbBCyFnU7NRwpjuYt_Yut1wJ9OBvdlSJiOCsbT_zeyOo5qruLF4ys8s3xYjTXudGjpjhyphenhyphenPYbw5w9P2ebgb8FShZZPezb-mlJSgqC_XsKP8aWYCV1CYfEWAN_rIzE98gOmPQ/s1036/Lucy+Cartwright+with+Della+Casa+and+her+son+Felix+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lucy Cartwright with horses Della Casa and her son Felix" border="0" data-original-height="1036" data-original-width="970" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXidZTVhhAbBCyFnU7NRwpjuYt_Yut1wJ9OBvdlSJiOCsbT_zeyOo5qruLF4ys8s3xYjTXudGjpjhyphenhyphenPYbw5w9P2ebgb8FShZZPezb-mlJSgqC_XsKP8aWYCV1CYfEWAN_rIzE98gOmPQ/w300-h320/Lucy+Cartwright+with+Della+Casa+and+her+son+Felix+.jpg" title="Lucy Cartwright and horses Della Casa and Felix" width="300" /></a></i></div><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br /></b><p></p><p><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Suitable exercises</b></p><p>
</p><p>Yoga, pilates and pre-and-post-ride stretching are all
beneficial for improving hip flexibility.</p><p>
</p><p>Jennifer Miller’s article for the United States Equestrian
federation, ‘<a href="https://www.usdf.org/EduDocs/The-Rider/Loosen_up.pdf" target="_blank">Loosen
up’</a>, has some excellent advice and exercise tips, and quotes Jennifer
Kotylo, Pilates and Equilates instructor, who says that most people have the
innate ability to have good range of motion, but they don’t use it day to day.
“Move it or lose it! If the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia, or
connective-tissue fibres, surrounding the hip area don’t get used, they
‘forget’ how to work properly,” she advises.<br /></p><p>
</p><p>In addition to yoga, pilates and pre-and-post-ride
stretching, any regular exercise like walking, swimming and cycling will help
our riding fitness. Work with an instructor to focus on any areas of tension,
and remember to equip yourself with some comfy, supportive riding underwear -
the <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/collection.html" target="_blank">Derriere Equestrian range</a>, featuring the <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/product_4.html?colour=White" target="_blank">DE Performance Padded Shorty</a> and
the <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/product_3.html?colour=Purple" target="_blank">Performance Seamless Shorty</a>, is designed for both men and women. Personally,
I forget I am wearing them, meaning I can pay attention to how my horse is
reacting to me, without the distractions of discomfort.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidZzytqyAZdTiSZWnS4fD23ENzcD62-F5y9skQcOK8yc1vPAy6xFlHRzpXN61z08-25aANYExepys9f-nz9O62QUwh6W6CEhEqI09OddPlCR_WoLxzxySy-PopWIdu4ETzOb7G19J-uxU/s2048/Derriere+Equestrian+Bonded+Padded+Shorty+Male+1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Derriere Equestrian Padded Shorty Male Horse Riding Underwear" border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidZzytqyAZdTiSZWnS4fD23ENzcD62-F5y9skQcOK8yc1vPAy6xFlHRzpXN61z08-25aANYExepys9f-nz9O62QUwh6W6CEhEqI09OddPlCR_WoLxzxySy-PopWIdu4ETzOb7G19J-uxU/w320-h213/Derriere+Equestrian+Bonded+Padded+Shorty+Male+1.JPG" title="DE Padded Shorty - Mens Horse Riding Underwear" width="320" /><img alt="Derriere Equestrian Padded Shorty Female Riding Underwear" border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnKFbCRHTgTmA8XtErm3Doz_xhWYzlpdKIChyphenhyphenn3AQpc3XC_O6aR0sQL8mZxAFZtwUm5yfYJ_daq0ZabLu9tfjZeRGsxMaZn10nQKet6gtTKkIpZXTKzD6qxDgByHVkGi-KYsU8XNWDzb4/w320-h213/Derriere+Equestrian+Padded+Shorty+Female+7.JPG" title="Female Horse Riding Underwear" width="320" /></a><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>
</p><p><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Lucy Cartwright,
formerly based with Carl Hester and a leading trainer within her own right
along with husband Daniel Bremner, found success at Junior and Young Rider
levels (twice winning the Under 25’s National Championship). She is also a
former Champion at the Badminton Young Horse Finals where she rode Valegro, and
a former Summer British Dressage National Champion.</i><br /></p><p>
</p><p><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">With husband Daniel,
Lucy offers a range of dressage services at their base </i><a href="http://dldressage.com/homepage" target="_blank"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">DL Dressage</i></a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">, including training livery, competition livery, sales preparation,
training of both horse and rider and clinics throughout the British Isles. </i></p><p><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjyLF5FN7WvsIH4ag-ujSZdmcBvGJZGbZcFRhMhHxl-1qNCcoEEU6njBD4A7pSSZDWvdZcJ0IETinZRy5e0v4fNt1Z2J7ecdDLXvxm0CdpVq67QP7LkRQ3wCVtMva_9cJeFjPma-N2f-s/s2048/Daniel+Bremner+%2526+Lucy+Cartwright+II.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Derriere Equestrian Dressage Riders Lucy Cartwright and Daniel Bremner" border="0" data-original-height="1321" data-original-width="2048" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjyLF5FN7WvsIH4ag-ujSZdmcBvGJZGbZcFRhMhHxl-1qNCcoEEU6njBD4A7pSSZDWvdZcJ0IETinZRy5e0v4fNt1Z2J7ecdDLXvxm0CdpVq67QP7LkRQ3wCVtMva_9cJeFjPma-N2f-s/w320-h206/Daniel+Bremner+%2526+Lucy+Cartwright+II.jpg" title="Lucy Cartwright and Daniel Bremner" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180;"><b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Shop the Derriere Equestrian Riding Underwear Range here<a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/collection.html" target="_blank"> www.derriereequestrian.com</a></i></b></span></div><p></p><p>
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Derriere Equestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18143192260023009062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4721611042781778405.post-67126262687005403872020-09-21T19:00:00.001+01:002020-09-21T19:00:00.262+01:00Antoine Nowakowski – brief encounter<p><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;">Antoine Nowakowski – brief encounter</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;">Leading
dressage rider and trainer, Frenchman Antoine Nowakowski, shares with us his
lockdown experience, which includes some very brave training practices!</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mdGOwnwWqbUsVnjES_YOrDiKSyg7V67jp_zL0gGc3NthFYF6Pk9PTc1fJhmyRRXlbpiy-Tmx1ljGaxJfeQhEKTvbP-kBJ4L1pHjXigEfGCN-ex460Q6AgTRG8N3kiKg5ihK12k5XUFM/s1920/Antoine+Nowakowski+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1920" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mdGOwnwWqbUsVnjES_YOrDiKSyg7V67jp_zL0gGc3NthFYF6Pk9PTc1fJhmyRRXlbpiy-Tmx1ljGaxJfeQhEKTvbP-kBJ4L1pHjXigEfGCN-ex460Q6AgTRG8N3kiKg5ihK12k5XUFM/w400-h300/Antoine+Nowakowski+4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #351c75;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;">A less structured approach</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;">Like many
peers, Antoine found his equestrian activities curtailed during the COVID-19
lockdown period, with public gatherings in his home-country of Belgium shutdown
mid-March, and non-essential international travel banned later that month. The
livery and training yard that Antoine runs with his partner Yanna Denis,
Ecuries du Moulin, was forced to adapt to the new guidelines, and training of
the horses became a lot more relaxed and less structured.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;">“It’s true
that management of the horses during the lockdown was very different than
normal,” Antoine explains. “As all the competitions were cancelled, Yanna and I
wondered whether we should give horses a break, or keep them fit in case of a
re-start of competitions.”</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPsO_0d8TdZ9A9JtKIYNMmWTtXTfI4K5UQyQWLNxmm-17BceIovCisTkG6jGALDvBW92DjLCLP8NJ_UfjWbz8PyChHfrFmseqaeH-CPQeBRLTQWocl6hGVo_cYi49hzQ5kfFJJoWSl5u0/s960/Antoine+Nowakowski+Saint-Trond+National.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPsO_0d8TdZ9A9JtKIYNMmWTtXTfI4K5UQyQWLNxmm-17BceIovCisTkG6jGALDvBW92DjLCLP8NJ_UfjWbz8PyChHfrFmseqaeH-CPQeBRLTQWocl6hGVo_cYi49hzQ5kfFJJoWSl5u0/w640-h480/Antoine+Nowakowski+Saint-Trond+National.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #351c75;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;">Trying out new things</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;">With
Governments advising against riding outside of one’s property, many riders were
forced to focus on arena-based training, or riding within the curtails of their
facility. But with no set idea of how long the restrictions would last, this
indeterminable time could have proved unstimulating for horses used to the
thrill of top level competition. “We didn’t want the dressage horses to be too
bored with the constant training of exercises in the manege - but giving them a
rest was also a bit challenging,” Antoine remembers. “If we did rest the
horses, and then if dressage competitions restarted sooner than expected, we
wouldn’t have been prepared for the ‘D Day’,” he continues, “ so we decided to
try a few new things.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVPBOUiOL83WcG0_g2M-n1xx6YJuLhVcFIftH2EYJ_bqtRjNZ2dn2uw-eks_TLT0-5BIiu082k5ZH93hfVq6yowDltffv9zxn3JjN_nmloS44-oB99cKbkadI2XpoI0zUPy58Y79vUbeY/s1920/Antoine+Nowakowski+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVPBOUiOL83WcG0_g2M-n1xx6YJuLhVcFIftH2EYJ_bqtRjNZ2dn2uw-eks_TLT0-5BIiu082k5ZH93hfVq6yowDltffv9zxn3JjN_nmloS44-oB99cKbkadI2XpoI0zUPy58Y79vUbeY/w480-h640/Antoine+Nowakowski+1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"><br /><span style="color: #351c75;"><br /></span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;">Bridleless riding</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;">Antoine’s top
rider Quatergirl was subsequently enlisted into a new regime of bridleless
riding! Pioneered by natural horsemanship trainers, bridleless riding is said
to be one of the clearest illustrations of the connection between a horse and
rider. “It’s a beautiful example of horsemanship. It employs the use of relief
and release, and is a true test of not only your relationship, bit also your seat
and body aids, and accuracy. It takes some practice!” Antoine explains. “Not
having the bridle, just using a neckstrap for balance and an element of control,
really allows the horse the freedom to go forward; it shows you that you can
control your horse’s direction using your seat, bodyweight and leg aids.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;">Not content
with trying out this new training method, Antoine also tried his hand at
jumping (“Very small!”) – and then, feeling very adventurous, and with immense
trust in the mare, bridleless jumping! “It was really fun!”</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;">This
ingenious way of keeping training varied has meant that the seven year old
Quatergirl kept her fitness and muscle-tone without her usual trai</span></span><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">ning regime,
and was also kept mentally stimulated. “The mare was perfectly fit and happy when
competitions restarted,” Antoine says.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRIFWUih4abfbryKBphBfr-CCkd9BeO7qvCWgJJ_OlBTHUqIuZfOH7I0M4kO_ixlip4Br7gZn6OZb3CLf4fSNr3ZYz9CI4N7iqcrkhoQqz5nebI_hQS7_SwGd5fT9KwqUqhNcLN30662U/s2048/Antoine+Nowakowski+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRIFWUih4abfbryKBphBfr-CCkd9BeO7qvCWgJJ_OlBTHUqIuZfOH7I0M4kO_ixlip4Br7gZn6OZb3CLf4fSNr3ZYz9CI4N7iqcrkhoQqz5nebI_hQS7_SwGd5fT9KwqUqhNcLN30662U/w640-h480/Antoine+Nowakowski+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2X1Xlw9EiUfbLaDHKxbwnQZ2lRXrLu3VmomX3lnS9m_Sy95Hz_5z72xuoYMvTnMnQO8vdb_3d4YFnAWOYL_0BZ1u-CyWSOYYQvtawzTykCG8nCYqKH-wAOQeVDNHMZ8KZ9I4kklFTNbg/s2048/Antoine+Nowakowski+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2X1Xlw9EiUfbLaDHKxbwnQZ2lRXrLu3VmomX3lnS9m_Sy95Hz_5z72xuoYMvTnMnQO8vdb_3d4YFnAWOYL_0BZ1u-CyWSOYYQvtawzTykCG8nCYqKH-wAOQeVDNHMZ8KZ9I4kklFTNbg/w640-h480/Antoine+Nowakowski+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;">A PB for Quatergirl</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;">When
restrictions eased, the Ecuries du Moulin team started planning their training
and competing schedule, welcoming 5* dressage judge
Isabelle Judet for a clinic, and venturing out to shows again. With a
couple of events under his belt once lockdown was relaxed, and</span></span><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> very pleasing
mid-70s percentage scores, </span><span style="background: white; color: #351c75; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">the
team’s hard work was clearly paying off. Then </span><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Antoine and Quatergirl </span><span style="background: white; color: #351c75; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">gained a personal best of 78.7 % </span><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">in
the seven year class at </span><span style="background: white; color: #351c75; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Saint-Trond
National, winning the class in style.</span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The
bridleless training has certainly been working well for this exciting pairing -
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Antoine’s</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> is now aiming for the selection for the FEI WBFSH Dressage
World Breeding Championship for Young Horses in December, in Germany, and we
wish him all the best.</span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/collection.html" target="_blank">Comfort and performance</a></span></span></b></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Antoine is a big fan of <a href="https://www.derriereequestrian.com/testimonials_and_endorsements.html" target="_blank">Derriere riding underwear</a>. “</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Remember that when the
rider is comfortable within the saddle, they can move more easily with the
horse’s gait. Comfortable underwear and breeches are a must and the Derriere
Equestrian range is designed for both men and women; it’s hard to find great
riding underwear for men, but </span><span style="font-size: large;">I find these products excel at their job,
offering exceptional comfort and performance,” he concludes.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif;"><o:p><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span></o:p></span></i></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Antoine and Yanna advise
</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">that you should only try bridleless riding only on a horse you
know very well, have adequate control over, that’s highly trained to accept leg
and seat aids. “Ride in a manege, and start carefully in walk, with a helper to
ensure your safety,” </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Antoine</span></i></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;"> suggests.</span><span style="color: #1c1e21;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><br /></span></span></i></p><h1 style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 4.5pt; text-align: center;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><a href="http://www.derriereequestrian.com">www.derriereequestrian.com</a></span></span></i></h1>Derriere Equestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18143192260023009062noreply@blogger.com0