EDWARD GAL & NICOLE WERNER
The Sensation of the Dressage WorldEdward and Moorlands Totilas are the current number one on the FEI World Rankings. Nicole Werner is the ‘hidden secret’ behind Edward’s career. They have trained together for many years and are partners in business. Together with Nicole, Edward runs a dressage yard in Harskamp, where his partner Hans Peter Minderhoud is also based.
Learning the ‘secrets’
During this clinic Nicole and Edward will focus on the technical details of their training method. What makes this rider so successful? Not only the quality of his horses, but also his ability of developing his horses into ‘athletes’? Learn the secrets of his riding!
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JONNY HILBERATH
Assistant German National CoachAgain one of Germany’s top trainers comes to the Global Dressage Forum! Tournaments are a hobby for this professional. Together with his wife, Jonny Hilberath runs a training stable in Scheeßel, Germany. Today, he is a popular and highly appreciated trainer all over the world and a successful rider up to Grand Prix-level. He is assistant to the German national trainer Holger Schmezer. Hilberath has a special approach to the sport: “In principle riding is a sport of the mind. Talent is important but I think it is more important to approach it seriously and with enthusiasm. The main point is dedication. I have learned myself not to be carried away by emotions when I am in the saddle. I try to think, analyse and understand the horses as good as possible”.
Tips from Jonny Hilberath
Riding is a mind sport’. This is an interesting statement of the German assisstant national coach. In his clinic he will explain his ideas and gives many tips how to train your brain to ride better.
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UPDARTE ON NEW DEVELOPMENTS
Trond Asmyr & Frank KempermanNever before, in the history of dressage, so many new initiatives have been taken. Experiments in judging and new stewarding rules will soon be followed by new actions. The top of the FEI Dressage Comity will tell you all about new developments, during this Global Dressage Forum.
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JEAN FRANCOIS PIGNON
His astounding white horses Top dressage and jumping riders and trainers alike all agree on this one – it is the favourite display on the international circuit. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Global dressage Forum Frenchman Jean Francois Pignon will display his unique show. The concept is simple and minimal, there are no saddles, bridles or specialised equipment. The result is a highly complex series of mesmerising, calculated movements showcasing were you can feel and see the unique relationship this man has with his horses.
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STEWARDING IN PRACTICE
Jacques van DaeleThis year the FEI bureau gave its approval to new Stewards’ guidelines on warm-up techniques produced by the Working Group formed after the round-table conference held in Lausanne on 9 February 2010. During the Global Dressage Forum FEI’s Dressage Steward General, Jacques van Daele, will lead a practical session with riders, warming up their horses in different ways. The practical implementation of the new rules will be discussed with an international panel, including riders and trainers.
What does the new Stewarding regime mean for you ?
Be prepared for the consequences of ‘new stewarding’. Several riders and horses will ‘warm up’ in their own way: high, low, short, with and without pressure. How will they be handled by the stewards, acting on the basis of the new rules?
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THE FLEXCHAIR-HORSERIDER-TRAINING
Ada WoutersAda Wouters-Brongers combines her physical and manual therapy with her own riding career. She has a wealth of experience working with riders to eradicate poor positional habits. A few years ago she started using the Flexchair, in order to identify weaknesses in stability, posture and biomechanics in the lower back and pelvisFor 5 years the Flexchair crossed Ada’s path and she invested in this chair to help her patients with back- and pelvic problems. She was triggered, because sitting and moving on this Flexchair she finally got aware why she had sitting problems when she was horse riding. Besides, together with a specialized pelvic therapist she found out that hyper action or dysfunction of the pelvic bottom muscles, measured by myo-feedback, could be very well trained by the Flexchair. During the Forum Ada Wouters will give a practical presentation assisted by volunteers selected out of the audience.
‘Improve your dressage sit’
A sensational, innovative method of establishing and correcting of your position -; presented by the Academy team’s therapist.
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VETERINARY UPDATE FEI
Graeme CookeGraeme Cook is the Veterinary Director at the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). His area of responsibility covers the veterinary standards at all FEI events, including the science and welfare policy and the provision of nearly 1000 Veterinary Officials worldwide. 2010 sees a major effort to uplift the FEI approach to deal with challenges present both now and in the future, as equestrian sport continues to grow at a high rate. This presentation outlines the historical approach in this area, the actual delivery of Doping and Medication testing at FEI events, the reasons for the introduction of the measures above and the roll out of the process of change.
‘Doping explained’
Inform yourself on the new FEI approach towards welfare of the horse, medication and doping.
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DO’S AND DON’TS OF HORSESHOES
Rob RenirieRob Renirie was one of the speakers at the Global Dressage Forum in 2009. By over-whelming demand from many participants he is invited to return. He has some basic precepts from which he tries never to deviate – dressage is about the exterior of the horse, the way that animal moves and the right choices of material and shoes to keep the feet supported, balanced and well-shod. He aims to encourage horses to extend their stride and land on the entire ground surface of each foot. “You can’t make a Ferrari out of a Fiat” but you can use common sense, knowledge and experience to set high standards and make the horse as comfortable as possible and fit to do his job.
‘Back by request’
Farrier Rob Renirie attracted massive interest during his workshop at the Forum in 2009. By popular demand he is back to enlighten us still further on the critical subject of shoeing the dressage horse.
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PANEL SESSIONS
After each clinic and lecture there will be an evaluation by a panel of experts. A mixture of judges, trainers, riders, scientists and journalists will be present in the panel. With representatives from different parties the evaluation will represent different opinions and aspects.
EXTRA
As every year, there will be additions to the program, based on actual developments or last minute developments. These extra’s will be published on the website.
QUESTION CORNER
During the breaks everyone will have the opportunity to discuss program items with speakers and other visitors at the Question Corner.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY IDTC
Members of the International Dressage Trainer Club will hold their annual meeting at the Global Dressage Forum.
