KTG Equestrian

07/07/2024

Improve your dressage scores with Biomechanics.

Squarer halts, better turns, rounder circles and free walk are just a few of the things that can be improved.

Please feel free to get in touch to discuss any aspects that you wish to improve on.

Lessons on clients own horse.
Bracknell based from £30 for approx 45 mins (travel charges may apply).

23/06/2024

Biomechanical ridden lessons (clients horse) given by an Enlightened Equitation Instructor (level 2).

I aim to teach in an hour for riders of reasonable experience, although beginners often achieve this as well...

Tidy up the experienced rider and work on any specific problems.
Check and work on position and posture.
• How to feel what hind legs are coming under the body in walk
• Separation of seat bones in walk and trot allowing a “No bounce” sitting trot.
• Teach good rising trot with emphasis on a quite lower leg
• How to sit canter (experience/horse permiting)

This is along with any rider faults that are noticeable and any concerns the rider may have or issues they wish to address.

Bracknell based.

24/10/2023

ADVERT: Freelance Riding Instructor

Katherine Turner - Enlightened Equitation Teacher (Level 2)
If you want to learn to ride with kindness, in complete harmony with your horse, and with elegance and finesse, then I can help you achieve your goal.
With simple and logical explanation, I help you to learn to:
- develop a deep and elegant classical seat.
- synchronise your movements with those of your horse, so that you move together as one unit.
- apply the aids so that they are clear to your horse, but not obvious to the onlooker.
- achieve the correct foundation of lightness, balance and collection in your horse without the need for force or forceful gadgets.
Suitable for all ages, levels and aspirations, from novices to advanced/competition riders. Nervous riders a speciality.
"Problem" horses, no problem.
Bracknell based, so prices dependant on time/distance. Message for a quote/chat.

14/06/2023

“If you always do what you always did, you’ll always get what you always got" - Henry Ford

Improve your biomechanics and transform your riding.
Good for dressage, showing, jumping, trec, WE and happier hacking.

Adults and children.

Bracknell based.

Level 2, Enlightened Equitation instructor

06/03/2023

I'm having trouble with the Facebook messenger. If you want to send a message, please use WhatsApp or my personal address Katherine Turner-Green.

28/12/2022

https://www.facebook.com/100069109110980/posts/459828729664094/

"More FORWARD!"

I do not think it means what you think it means...

One of my favorite lines from watching Charles De Kunffy was.... "When Steinbrecht said ride your horse forward and straight, he did not mean run like hell."

Makes me laugh everytime I hear him say that, unfortunately you see it in dressage all the time.

Horse's being sent excessively and constantly forward, despite loss of balance, tension, emotion, etc. It creates the false frames and the heavy contact so prevelent in our sport today.

I believe it is also one of the reasons for so much unsoundnes and joint injections. You just cant burn rubber all the time, the body cant take it.

Unfortunately its a foundationally practiced principle on how to get a horse "uphill" or "over the back". But the truth is that usually in the way its practiced, it does the literal opposite.

Constantly and chronically riding your horse "forwards" will just get a horse heavy in the bridle, behind the vertical and heavier on the forehand. If you study good biomechanics, you will see it everywhere. Upper level horses that are actually MORE downhill in the thoracic sling.

There is a time and a place for everything, but "more forward" is something that I feel has been taken way out of context for a long time.

When we are talking about gymanstic development, generally speaking it is better to slow down, find your balance, find your suppleness, THEN carefully and mindfully add your foreward.

27/05/2022

Video assessments and Internet lessons available.

15/12/2021

29/11/2021

Stay calm and don't panic



I remember thinking this as I saw two hooves coming at me from a rearing horse, what did I do to this horse for me it was just a simple palpation of the tmj for the horse it was too much.

But I stayed calm and I don’t just mean an external calm while inside my heart was jumping out my chest, I mean an internal calm that means what I am showing on the outside is true to my inner self,

For me on that day all I thought if I let the horse know I understand it was too much and don’t carry on then the horse will know I listened now this wasn't a horse that gave all the signals it wasn't happy it went straight from 0-100 which to me means it had already tried all the other subtle clues before but no one had heard it, and that is by no means anyone's fault we as humans often do not see the very subtle signs a horse will give off only when they escalate their reaction do we then notice.

So, I completely backed off and then the horse came to me and I think because I gave off the energy that its ok, I am not going to push it the horse then felt comfortable to trust and much to my surprise she allowed me to do some more and we then finished on a mutual understanding of trust

I often joke that I give off the essence of an owner of a new forest or I am too fat to chase a horse, but how can a horse that lives off reading a situation for danger, relax in your presence if you are giving off signals that they may have something to fear, people often think that being soft and quiet is a weakness or worse ineffective but for me an animal that is so sensitive to feel a fly and a the ability to keep trusting us then surely we owe that horse an opinion to say no, if we don’t listen or watch for the signals and just keep working the horse then we may get the job done once but will we ever have a horse that is willing to do it again???

Owners can get worried if the horse fidgets, chews lead ropes or walks away, for me I am not bothered they can do what they want I am not teaching them bad habits if anything it teaches the horse that when it needs a break then it can have one, only when the horse comes back do, we carry on (they get quite good at placing you where they want you to be)

So, you have to work on yourself before you work on the horse, you have to be calm externally and internally, you have to be true to yourself. We have to let the horse know we are safe we have got this and there is no need to worry.

24/08/2021

Hi,
I am looking to explore the viability of offering "remote" riding lessons though Zoom, Pivo or similar.
I need volunteers to explore this option who will receive one or two FREE lessons. Feedback from the lessons would be required.
Please message if interested.
Biomechanics/Classical based instructor 10 years + experience.

17/06/2021

Highly recommended!

https://www.facebook.com/818103334963490/posts/4364958923611229/

I am a Masterson Method certified practitioner - Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork that works with the horse not on the horse. It allows the horse to release tension in essential core muscles, and in the muscles of the body that affect movement and performance. Please contact me if you'd like me to help your horse. All horses can benefit from this.

If you aren't familiar with the Masterson Method techniques the official website tells you all you need to know.
https://mastersonmethod.com

26/05/2021

1st lesson, 2nd lesson.

ADVERT: Freelance Riding Instructor

Katherine Turner - Enlightened Equitation Teacher (Level 2)
If you want to learn to ride with kindness, in complete harmony with your horse, and with elegance and finesse, then I can help you achieve your goal.
With simple and logical explanation, I help you to learn to:
- develop a deep and elegant classical seat.
- synchronise your movements with those of your horse, so that you move together as one unit.
- apply the aids so that they are clear to your horse, but not obvious to the onlooker.
- achieve the correct foundation of lightness, balance and collection in your horse without the need for force or forceful gadgets.
Suitable for all ages, levels and aspirations, from novices to advanced/competition riders. Nervous riders a speciality.
"Problem" horses, no problem.
Bracknell based, so prices dependant on time/distance. Message for a quote/chat.

01/05/2021

Short vid showing beginning and end of a first lesson.

01/12/2020

I like to work on horse relaxation during a lesson. Here is Lucy practising for me 😂

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10158955173742953&id=666247952

27/11/2020

Lovely review from my first Zoom lesson.

26/11/2020

Biomechanics/classical instructor available for freelance lessons. From £25. Zoom lessons and video assessments available £15.00. Bracknell based.
Photos show progress in rising trot from beginning of lesson (photo 1) to end of lesson.
Please message for details etc.

09/10/2020

Why a Biomechanical Instructor?
Do you have problems with

• Horse not “forward" eg. Poor transitions, unable to keep in gait.

• Rising/sitting trot eg. Horse reluctant, difficult to keep in trot, poor rhythm. Rider finds hard work, loses balance, balances on reins.

• Steering. Poor turns, circles, unable to keep to outside.

• Horse tense and reactive. Horse “not listening to rider"

• Horse not working in “outline". Eg. Head high, back dropped, horse leaning on hands.

• Rider falls off easily. Rider suffers aches and pains after or during riding. Rider has previously injuries that are causing problems.

• Spooking, napping.

• Poor rider/horse ridden relationship.

These issues (and more) can be worked on with correct biomechanics. It can also rule out rider error and help with correction of tack or a physical issue with the horse or rider.

Please contact for further info.

27/09/2020

Back from a lovely holiday. Please feel free to message regarding lessons again x

26/08/2020

How is your seat?
Without a good seat you will struggle with your riding, not to mention you will fall off easier 😀
Do you suffer with pain when riding?
Would you like a lesson that concentrates on the seat, first and foremost?
To sit and move with the horse in a correct biomechanical manner based on tried and tested classical principles.
With a good position everything becomes much easier and progress is fast. Your horse will also appreciate the change.

23/08/2020

First time bitless today. Think he likes it!

30/07/2020

Another lesson today with Kirsty and Blossom. The sun always seems to shine on their lesson lol!
We worked mostly on getting the canter back. They have not cantered for awhile and it used to be a bit panicky on Blossoms part. Glad to say that although not perfect it went very well!
No video unfortunately as I find it very difficult to film and teach. Couple of little vids at the end showing some turns and lateral work. A very tired Bloss x

29/07/2020

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE
Biomechanical Simulator and ridden lessons given by an Enlightened Equitation Instructor (level 2).
The simulator is an early model Racewood which has walk, two types of trot, canter and gallop. It is based in Chobham.
Lesson can be shared between two people if preferred.
We can either use your own saddle (recommended) if it has short billets, ie not dressage style, or my own adapted HM flexee VSD.
I aim to teach in an hour for riders of reasonable experience, although beginners often achieve this as well...
Half hour can tidy up the experienced rider and work on any specific problems.
Check and work on position and posture.
• How to feel what hind legs are coming under the body in walk
• Separation of seat bones in walk and trot allowing a “No bounce” sitting trot.
• Teach good rising trot with emphasis on a quite lower leg
• How to sit canter

This is along with any rider faults that are noticeable and any concerns the rider may have or issues they wish to address.
£55 for 75 minutes (includes one hour simulator hire) lesson can be shared between two. Discounts for over one hour.
Also available lessons on clients horse at their yards from £25 following the same principles of synchronisation and feel.

22/07/2020

How is your seat?
Without a good seat you will struggle with your riding, not to mention you will fall off easier 😀
Do you suffer with pain when riding?
Would you like a lesson that concentrates on the seat, first and foremost?
To sit and move with the horse in a correct biomechanical manner based on tried and tested classical principles.
With a good position everything becomes much easier and progress is fast. Your horse will also appreciate the change!
Enlightened Equitation Level 2 Instructor.
Lessons from £25 depending on distance (Bracknell based).

08/07/2020

Back to basics with your riding.
Lessons on your horse to gain the building blocks of successful riding that may have been missing in your education and holding you back with your progress. Or if a novice, a “jump start” to riding that will enable fast and safe progression.
• Seat
• Position
• Synchronisation of movement
• Precise aids
Lateral work
• Improve all disciplines
• Happier Hacking
• Better dressage marks
• Happier horse!

Lessons on clients horse from £25 per hour depending on distance travelled from Bracknell.

Enlightened Equitation level two instructor.