Oct 6, 2017
Understanding the Needs and the Changing Physical
Abilities of the Mature Aged Rider
About Liz Gatti
- Liz started off riding by climbing on the backs of full sized
stock horses while they were still tied up. As she gained a bit of
confidence, she rode the stock horses around the sheep yards.
Later she rode and competed in showjumping and eventing, and then
later specialised in dressage.
Initially Liz studied in the UK to become qualified as an
instructor and then continued her career as a coach and coach
educator.
Liz's Favourite Inspirational Quote
- Look up, direction must be the primary focus when riding
Who Has Inspired Liz
- Jake Makim and Ruth Emery when Liz was in Pony Club
- Edgar Litchwark has been the main inspiration when Liz was
competing
- Phillipe Karl from the School of Lightness
Recommended Book
- Centred Riding by Sally Swift
About This Episode
Liz talks about teaching the mature aged rider. She discussed the
lack of confidence the mature aged rider faces when they commence
riding after a long break, often choosing the type of horse they
would love to have as a younger rider.
The older rider typically has more weight than the younger rider
with less fitness and physical ability.
Other challenges such as lower back, shoulder, hip and knee issues
with restricted movement and lack or core strength along with less
ability to hear and remember are not uncommon.
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