Polework Patterns with Presenter: Dr Jo Winfield FBHS, British Eventing Coach & BD List 3 Judge
Schedule
Mon Apr 07 2025 at 09:30 am to 04:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Witham Villa Equestrian Centre | Broughton Astley, EN
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Presenter: Dr Jo Winfield FBHS, British Eventing Coach & BD List 3 JudgeWe are extremely lucky to welcome Jo to deliver this informative training day which will be focusing on how to improve the basic way of going by using innovative polework exercises.
This training day is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to improve their depth of horse knowledge, it is also beneficial for anyone considering, studying or training people towards BHS Stage 4, Performance Stage 5 (BHSI) or Pony Club A/AH exams. The day is also accredited as 6 CPD points for all BHS accredited coaches.
Whilst a fantastic training day for coaches, this training day is also a brilliant opportunity for riders and owners looking to further their own training knowledge. The day will be informative and interactive, with plenty of opportunity for questions and to discuss what we observe.
The focus of the day is on pole work for education, training and competing. Using the Scales of Training to educate the rider to develop the horse’s way of going towards the next level.
Programme:
9.30am Register & Tea/Coffee
10am Introduction to the day
10.15am POLEWORK FOR GROUNDWORK - Looking at how to effectively use poles to improve groundwork techniques
11am POLEWORK AVOIDING POLES - The focus will be on using poles to improve the rider’s accuracy whilst riding lines, shapes and turns by actively avoiding the poles.
11.45am POLEWORK TO IMPROVE STRIDELENGTH - Looking at how appropriate polework exercises can be used to help improve the rhythm, balance and suppleness needed to develop a bigger stride.
12.30pm LUNCH Café on site will be open to purchase hot/cold food, or please bring your own
1.30pm INNOVATIVE POLEWORK PATTERNS - Focusing on using a more imaginative polework pattern with a group of combinations of different sizes, looking at how the exercise can be adapted depending on the combinations ability by approaching at different angles.
2.30pm POLEWORK FOR GRIDWORK - Looking at improving rhythm, balance and suppleness whilst developing the horse’s proprioception for jumping by using polework in preparation for and whilst training with a grid of fences.
3.30pm Q&A Session
4pm FINISH
Cost:
BHS Accredited Professional Coach £45 *You must provide current APC membership number at the time of booking*
General Admission £55
All bookings subject to a small booking fee to cover the booking and payment processing charges.
(See Terms & Conditions at checkout for full booking and cancellation policy)
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** 6 CPD Pts for BHS APC's **
Location
Witham Villa Riding Centre, Cosby Rd, Broughton Astley, Leicester LE9 6PA
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