Science Of Motion

There Is A Better Way

Training Program
Text Box: Training Program “It is possible to defeat failure by analyzing its causes and correcting them, not by studying the conditions of success” (Henry Greber) Techniques exploiting dysfunctional horses don’t concede failure; owners inject the hocks, change the bit, the saddle, and if failure persists, they criticize the horse. Analyzing the causes compromising the horse’s talent; we create functional horses, which is, sound horses performing at their fullest potential Expressions commonly used in the equestrian language (general consensus) have a different meaning when they are analyzed in respect to actual knowledge of the equine physiology (science of motion.) Horses accepted at the center enter a professional training program. They are analyzed regularly and their gymnastic-training is executed by Jean Luc as the sole rider besides the horse’s owner. For this reason the number of horses is limited. Outstanding results demand outstanding education Successes achieved beyond the scope of conventional views demand also that the horse’s owner is prepared to evolve beyond the scope of traditional thinking. The “miracles” are not miracles. We find the “window” of opportunity where the horse is capable to learn how to use his physique efficiently. The rider needs to meet the horse within this new window. For this reason, the training program includes the rider’s education. Would you like to see your horse perform at his or her fullest potential and learn as a rider how to keep the horse at this level, contact us at Jeanluc@scienceofmotion.com Would you like to restore your horse’s soundness and learn as a rider how to keep your horse sound, contact us at Jeanluc@scienceofmotion.com Beyond Expectations A testimonial My Danish warmblood, Mac, was a beautiful but unhappy, and seemingly unwilling, dressage horse. He would simply stop, with no apparent reason, and refuse to move a foot -- during training sessions, in the show ring and even walks out on my property. It always felt like the power coming from Mac's hind legs was blocked just behind the saddle. On rare days, Mac would offer me incredible rides of harmony, power and expression --- but then would be worse then ever for the next week. I took Mac to Jean Luc hoping to find a different path for him – maybe jumping. I wanted Mac to succeed, or at least be happy, but I feared that there was no realistic hope. Today, Mac is giving me incredible performance with a willingness and athletic ability beyond my highest dreams. When I first rode Mac for Jean Luc, after trotting awhile, Mac stopped in the middle of the ring and refused to move. I expected Jean Luc to either say Mac was disobedient and should be punished or to shake his head sadly and tell me Mac was hopeless. I feared that Jean Luc would not want to even attempt to deal with this problem. Instead, Jean Luc began to explain that Mac was stopping due to the incorrect way my horse was using his lumbosacral joint and sacroiliac attachment. In fact, Jean Luc told me that forward movement was probably painful and that the horse was intelligent enough to realize that refusing to move forward was the only way to avoid more pain and serious injury. When I asked if there was any way to correct this problem, Jean Luc smiled and said: “Your horse is intelligent enough to figure a way to protect himself, and he is probably intelligent enough to learn how to use his body properly if provided a window of opportunity.” Jean Luc provided that window using not just his riding ability but also his knowledge of how the horse actually functions – not based on outdated theory or fashionable trends, but on modern scientific analysis of the horse's anatomy and biomechanics. Not only did Mac learn how to use his body properly, he has become even more than the horse I hoped he could be. His talent and athletic ability has blossomed and continues to develop. A horse that rejected moving and any hint of collection, now enjoys exploring his abilities and embraces high collection. Those rides of harmony and incredible expression – when you are in “the zone” - aren't unpredictable gifts from heaven but occur almost every day. Without Jean Luc's knowledge, ability and, just as important, willingness to share that knowledge and skill, Mac and I would not have found the window. I look forward to returning to the show ring with my “new” partner who enjoys his work and is a joy to ride. Susan Schoettle Click here for VIDEO

  The horse is lazy  

General consensus  

Science of motion

verses  

= The horse is in physical pain,

= The horse is intelligent enough to protect himself from training techniques ill-adapted to his physique or temperament, or both.

 

     The horse is not good enough      

= The horse performs below his real potential

      My vet bill is so heavy       

=   Mine is not.    

The horse has a behavior problem    

Mac and Jean Luc Cornille

A Love Story

By Deborah Montaquila