Clinic Programme

Clinic Programme
KFPS Stallion Inspection
Friday January 9 2015
KFPS Stallion Inspection 8-9-10 January 2015 WTC Expo, Leeuwarden www.kfps.nl
Main arena
Room New York 2
Clinics in the main arena will be translated into English and German and can be tuned into with headsets,
(WTC Hotel, first floor)
that are available for rent at the information desk.
11.00 – 11.50 uur
11.00 – 11.50 uur
In this clinic, orchestrated by show driving expert Henk Hammers, the Young Riders (aged 16 to 26) of the Society ‘Het Friese
Tuigpaard’ are keen to share their enthusiasm for the Friesian show driving horse with you.
This lecture clarifies the exercise physiology (sports science) of the horse and how this translates to the training of Friesian
horses.
12.00 – 12.50 uur
12.00 – 12.50 uur
Optimal training of the Friesian horse, by Dr. Carolien Munsters
Interactive clinic on judging the Friesian horse
Under the leadership of (prospective) inspectors Louise Hompe, Sabien Zwaga and Luciel Ellens, 4 horses will be assessed in small
groups.
We encourage members of the audience to join us in the main arena!
13.00 – 13.50 uur
Optimal training of the Friesian horse, by Dr. Carolien Munsters
Young Riders Friesian show driving horses
Daily routines, the best recipes, all ingredients right up to the Grand Prix
This lecture clarifies the exercise physiology (sports science) of the horse and how this translates to the training of Friesian
horses.
13.00 – 13.50 uur
Driving top sport with a four-in-hand team
International four-in-hand driver IJsbrand Chardon has been one of the world’s top drivers for years. He is here to take you on a
journey to experience top sports and explains how to get there, and most importantly, how to stay on top.
Assisted by one of his trainees, Grand Prix rider Peter Spahn is here to shed light on the training of future Grand Prix horses.
14.00 – 15.00 uur
14.00 – 14.50 uur
Carolien Munsters, PhD, reveals the latest scientific developments regarding the daily training routines of (young) Friesian horses
by monitoring heart rates. Under the supervision of instructor Hergen van Hall and assisted by 2 combinations with Friesian
horses.
15.00 – 15.20 uur
The Friesian show driving horse in competition sports
Optimal training of the Friesian horse
Show driving with Friesian horses: where to start, how does it work, what is allowed and what isn’t? Johanna Faber of the Society
‘Het Friese Tuigpaard’ gives you an animated account of the how, the what and the why.
Room New York 3
Spectacular four-in-hand demonstration
Tenfold World Champion IJsbrand Chardon gives a spectacular show with his four-in-hand Friesian team.
Room New York 1
(WTC Hotel, first floor)
10.00 – 10.50 uur
Judging the Friesian horse (theory), by prospective KFPS inspector Sabien Zwaga
Have you always wondered what it is exactly that the judges are looking for when judging Friesian horses? Do you have difficulties
finding the correct words and terminology to describe a horse? In this presentation, illustrated with scores of pictures, prospective inspector Sabien Zwaga helps you to get started.
(WTC Hotel, first floor)
11.00 – 11.50 uur
10.00 – 10.50 uur
Have you always wondered what it is exactly that the judges are looking for when judging Friesian horses? Do you have difficulties
finding the correct words and terminology to describe a horse? In this presentation, illustrated with scores of pictures, inspector
Louise Hompe helps you to get started.
Breeding based on DNA information (genomic selection) is a revolutionary development in the world of breeding. How does the
KFPS intend to integrate this new technology in its breeding programme, for example to diminish the occurrence of hereditary
disorders, and how can breeders benefit from this information when choosing a stallion?
12.00 – 12.50 uur
11.00 – 11.50 uur
Genomic selection, by KFPS Director Ids Hellinga
Daily routines, the best recipes, all ingredients right up to the Grand Prix, by Peter Spahn
A. Scouting the ideal Friesian dressage horse
B. Training the basics: trust, responsiveness, fine-tuning
C. Top sport: mental & physical
Breeding based on DNA information (genomic selection) is a revolutionary development in the world of breeding. How does the
KFPS intend to integrate this new technology in its breeding programme, for example to diminish the occurrence of hereditary
disorders, and how can breeders benefit from this information when choosing a stallion?
13.00 – 13.50 uur
12.00 – 12.50 uur
Genomic selection, by KFPS Director Ids Hellinga
Judging the Friesian horse (theory), by KFPS inspector Louise Hompe
Shoeing the Friesian dressage horse, by Douwe Dokter and Naomi Weissenbach
Daily routines, the best recipes, all ingredients right up to the Grand Prix, by Peter Spahn
How to shoe the Friesian horse, zooming in on the specific conformation and movement of Friesian horses.
A. Scouting the ideal Friesian dressage horse
B. Training the basics: trust, responsiveness, fine-tuning
C. Top sport: mental & physical
14.00 – 14.50 uur
Shoeing the Friesian dressage horse, by Douwe Dokter and Naomi Weissenbach
How to shoe the Friesian horse, zooming in on the specific conformation and movement of Friesian horses.
13.00 – 13.50 uur
Flex Chair Training, by Helen Roestenburg of ‘Ruiter Balans Centrum’
Shopping village
The Flex Chair improves core stability and coordination by providing a better understanding and regulation of muscle activity in
pelvis and lower back.
14.00 – 15.00 uur
Mind & Body Balance, by Marcel Slomp of ‘Ruiter Balans Centrum’
Your horse takes his cue from you, therefore it is key to be aware of your own movements and what you are consciously or even
subconsciously communicating to your horse. The clinic focuses on: balance, breathing, relaxation, harmonious leadership and
the art of not fighting your horse.
12.00 – 12.50 uur
Dressage simulator ‘Otto’, by Antoinette Grijpstra of ‘Ruiter Balans Centrum’
Otto happens to be the most advanced dressage simulator of this time. Triggered by sensors, Otto responds to normal aids and he
can simulate (nearly) all paces and the majority of all exercises. This really makes Otto the ultimate training aid to work on your
posture and seat. Truly unique in the Netherlands!
15.30 – 16.30 uur
Shoeing the Friesian dressage horse, by Douwe Dokter and Naomi Weissenbach
A demonstration on shoeing techniques for the Friesian horse, zooming in on the specific conformation and movement of Friesian horses.
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Location clinics:
WTC Expo,
Heliconweg 52, 8914 AT Leeuwarden
Phone: 0031-58-2941500,
[email protected], www.wtcexpo.nl