Testt Coach Programme USA 2024

Testt®: Coaching Rider Symmetry for Lifetime Performance

Pineland Farm Equestrian Center

Maine USA

20th October 2024

Highland Hill Farm

Berlin MA USA

22nd October 2024

This is a unique educational and networking opportunity in the United States to learn from world leading educator on rider asymmetry Andy Thomas MCSP, HCPC. A must for equestrian coaches of all disciplines who want to develop their interest in identifying, and correcting the asymmetrical rider and further their knowledge of functional anatomy and human movement

using evidence based and clinically reasoned approaches incorporated into the Testt® process.

The Testt® process is a unique system designed to quickly and effectively identify rider asymmetries, for coaches it has practical solution based outcomes. It has been developed over the past 20 years and has been used on over 14,000 riders from novice to Olympic and World Champions in all disciplines.

The education consists of one day theoretical and practical application.

Anatomy of the equestrian athlete: Creating an understanding of the key muscles groups, and joints

Movement patters of the equestrian athlete: How do we create movement?

Identifying patterns of asymmetry: How and when does it develop?

Identifying asymmetries during riding: A practical demonstration of basic movements patterning. Observation skills what do we look at and its affect on the different disciplines of equestrian sport

Coaching through the ages: From the developing child to the mature adult rider. What are the changing effects and what are the challenges for the coach?

The Testt® process: The Testt® Types

Correcting asymmetries: On horse an overview

Utilising resistance bands on horse: Theory and practical demonstration.

Utilising facilitatory taping techniques: Enhancing functional movement, practical demonstration

The asymmetry triad: The relationship of the human, saddle and the horse

Course Objectives:

Understand and Identify Key Rider Asymmetries
Identify the Key Muscles and Joints Affected
Understand the Functional Biomechanics of a rider during basic movements on a horse
Understand the use of key coaching exercises to address major imbalance issues on horse
Identify potential Red Flags in riders
Understand the interactions and effects of Horse, Rider and Saddle on performance
Understand the Testt® Process and the key rider asymmetry patterns
Understand the affects of using the Testt® Band protocols on rider asymmetry