The pelvis & pelvic floor in the saddle
Intensive workshop "The pelvis & pelvic floor in the saddle"
with Sarah Schmieder
03.-04.08.2024
In this 2-day workshop, we will take a very intensive and detailed look at the anatomy and functions of your pelvis and your pelvic floor in particular.
With a lot of anatomy in motion, great and easy-to-implement exercises and, of course, lots of fun, we improve our riding.
We answer questions such as:
- What is the pelvic floor and why is it so important for us riders?
- What exactly is our hip joint and how does it move?
- Is incontinence a taboo subject for female riders?
- Is there such a thing as a pelvic floor aid for riding? How useful is it?
- Which muscles in the pelvis are important?
- How can I increase my pelvic mobility?
- Pelvic floor and core muscles - how are they connected? And how can the whole thing improve my aids in the passage, for example?
- Abdominal wall weakness/rectus diastasis - how does this affect our riding position?
- Psychosomatics and the pelvic floor - how are they connected?
We look at these and other questions.
An important part of this workshop will also be many movement units on the stool and the mat.
Here you get the opportunity to feel and perceive a lot. So that you can put what you have heard and learned into practice on your horse.
The sessions on the mat take place (weather permitting) in the beautiful Spanish countryside in the middle of the herd of mares of the wonderful La Perla Lusitanos.
In addition to anatomy, you can expect targeted biotensegral training with exercises to improve your posture. These consist of fascia training, pelvic floor training, elements from yoga, Pilates and relaxation training, as well as exercises from functional training and osteopathy.
Daily routine
As the stud farm is located at an altitude of 1,200 meters, it won't be too hot even in August.
Saturday August 3, 2024
Arrival from 15:30
16:00 Come together followed by a guided tour of the stud farm with Leonie Bühlmann
17:00 - approx. 19:30 Introduction "Pelvis and the pelvic floor in the saddle" with Sarah Schmieder
The pelvic floor plays a crucial role for you as a rider, your seat and communication with your partner horse.
As the central muscle tissue in the pelvic area, the pelvic floor supports the stability of your torso and the alignment of your pelvis. It is also an essential safety system when riding.
By using your pelvic floor in a targeted way, you can send subtle aids to your horse. A dynamic pelvic floor allows you to precisely control and vary your hip movements, which refines communication with your horse and improves understanding between you.
Overall, conscious training and targeted activation/relaxation of the pelvic floor can make a big difference to your seat, your balance and the quality of your connection to the horse.
Your horse will also benefit from this, as tight riding legs and a crooked seat that doesn't swing with the movement have a negative effect on your horse's muscles and ability to move.
Sunday August 4, 2024
9:00 -10:00 a.m.
Biotensegrity training for the rider's seat with Sarah Schmieder
Focus: hip mobility, breathing
10:15-12:00 (alternating theory and practice)
"The miracle muscle pelvic floor in detail"
12:00 to 13:00
Relax and connect with your center
Focus: Progressive muscle relaxation according to Jacobsen for riders, pelvic floor
approx. 1:15 p.m. End of joint closing with lunch
Conditions of participation
Participation is at your own risk. In the case of acute, severe physical health problems (e.g. suspected slipped disc, severe movement restrictions, severe cardiovascular disease), permission must be obtained from the attending physician before participation.
Costs
210 euros per person (max. 10 participants).
Snacks and drinks are included in the price during the day.
100% of the proceeds go to the care of the (retired) mares at La Perla.
Sarah Schmieder has a degree in human osteopathy, is a certified pelvic floor trainer and has completed various advanced training courses in yoga, Pilates, relaxation and fascia training. She takes a holistic approach to her coaching, in line with the osteopathic philosophy that everything is connected to everything else. Since the beginning of 2024, Sarah has been training to become an equine osteopath (according to Welter-Böller). Sarah regularly attends qualified training courses. She has been a passionate rider since childhood and was introduced to classical riding theory at an early age by Gert Schwabl von Gordon.
Sarah has been the proud owner of Tandava la Perla since 2023.
Travel and accommodation
Accommodation is booked by the participants themselves. You can find tips on hotels, guesthouses and vacation apartments here. We will be happy to assist you with the booking if necessary.
Price categories from approx. EUR 55 per night and person.
The nearest airport is Madrid. From there you can reach the stud farm, about 130 km from the airport, best by rental car. Google Maps is the easiest way to find the Yeguada la Perla.
We can link you as participants with each other so that you can join forces, e.g. for a joint rental car booking. If you wish to do this, please give us your consent to pass on your contact details to the other participants.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Registration
by email to lusitanoslaperla@gmail.com