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A BIT ABOUT LORI:
Qualifications & Experience:
(Education listed is for applicable Therapeutic Studies and Certifications.)
Lori has been riding dressage and attending regular lessons & clinics including but not limited to trainers Ted Goad, Jane Ayers, Jackie Luebke-Puetz, Maryal Barnett.
Saddle Fitting: Extensive course by Author Joyce Harman (Horse’s Pain Free Back & Saddle Fit) completed:
Charlottesville, VA
Saddle fitting in field training with Paul Suhadolnik, Saddlery expert formerly of Barrington Saddlery.
Saddle Flocking: Certification Course by Animal Dynamics in Reddick, Florida.
Myofascial Release: Certified under Barb Rinard / Timbercrest Equine Therapy Program Homer, MI.
Skeletal Correction: Certified under Barb Rinard / Timbercrest Equine Therapy Program Homer, MI.
Accupressure: Certified under Barb Rinard / Timbercrest Equine Therapy Program Homer, MI.
Equine Sports Massage Therapist: Certification Courses completed - Basic and Advanced .
N.A.R.H.A. Certification Workshop for Therapeutic Riding Instructor Three Gaits, Stoughton, WI
Clinics and Seminars attended:
Kent Allen, lecture on equine lameness and treatments.
Dr. Allen has served as the United States Equestrian Team (USET) veterinarian on several international teams. He also served as Veterinary Services Coordinator for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia, and was the highest ranked veterinary official at the 1999 Pan American Games and the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.
He is the contact veterinarian for the FEI and the USEF in the United States and answers medication questions for veterinarians and competitors around the nation and the world.
The Riding Seat: One semester class taught by Dr. Ann Schultheis
Mechanics of rider position and how it affects the riding seat and use of the riding aides. Covered human anatomy, analysis of rider posture and exercises to develop and improve rider flexibility, core strength and balance.
I was fortunate enough to have Ann as my Physical Therapist when recovering from back surgery. I learned a great deal from her, as she is a devoted dressage rider and her insight to my recovery as far as returning to riding was a valuable asset to my recovery.
The Riders Seat: 2-day clinic by Tom Nagel (Author)
The Rider's Seat two-day clinic teaches riders how to efficiently use their bodies. The clinic explains how to apply the principles of posture, breath and awareness to riding horse.
*Volunteer work at Elkhorn Veterinary Clinic
*Seminars held at Wisconsin Equine Clinic
*Honor Student Course Test at Adam’s School of Horsemanship
Sport Horse Therapeutics: Rider Mechanics
Lori is a dedicated equestrian with over 30 years of experience. Her passion: to help fellow equestrians and their horses to ride correctly with less pain and chance of injury.
Lori has training in all equestrian disciplines, and riding mechanics - including physical therapy, rider fitness, balance/posture and injury prevention. In and out of the saddle, there are many things that can be done to improve your riding position. Your pelvic tilt (pelvic floor) is an important factor to consider when trying to achieve balance in the saddle. Lori can help you to determine what is needed to get your optimal position, through saddle fitting, rider excersizes and alignment techniques.
She also currently teaches therapeutic riding and has been through the certification courses which have helped in her continuing education on rider posture, alignment and function for many physical conditions.
For Lori, the "drive" to excel at really helping horses and riders who are affected by pain, or injury is a personal one. Having been through the surgeries, rehabilitation, physical therapy --- and then -- regaining balance and position in the saddle.
To be aware of your limitations as well as your strengths, and how it affects your riding, is an advantage that all should have!
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