WORKSHOP: Psychology in the Service of Training with Luis Lucio

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THEIR RESERVATIONS 1 WEEK BEFORE THEIR START

Training is a demanding art where the harmony of the couple can quickly be lost when the desired results are achieved at the expense of the relationship.

and understanding our expectations for our horse.

Three days of intensive training combining horsemanship and performance. Not just for your horse, but for you too. The key word in dressage: Precision – Precision and more… Precision.

WHO IS LUIS LUCIO?

• Olympic dressage rider and coach (Member of the Spanish team at the Atlanta Games in 1996, and at the Sydney Games in 2000)
• Master in high-performance sport
• Spanish National Dressage Coach 2013/2018
• FEI Coaches' Delegate 2014-2018
• Lead coach for young Spanish dressage riders from 2018 to the present

Luis developed his training program based on psychological principles, striking a precise balance between biomechanical requirements and the horse's cardiovascular fitness. As soon as the horses exceed a certain cardiovascular threshold, even at a walk, a break is necessary because excessive emotion hinders the horse's ability to perform brilliantly and at its peak.

Since 2023, Linda Parelli has been organizing with him not just private coaching, as he did until then, but a complete course combining exercises for the rider, study of videos and theory sessions to fully understand the balance and the scale of physical progression, then the performance warm-up on the ground (see the course of the same name in the Equideo online training), then the coaching of couples in small groups, and in particular in the saddle.

I personally met Luis during the very first Happy Horse instructor training course in Florida in December 2021. I invite you to discover Luis and his philosophy during this first Equideo workshop. The idea is to have ongoing support and progress.

WHO IS THIS INTERNSHIP FOR?

This course is for riders wishing to deepen their understanding of their own movement in the saddle, equine biomechanics, and the subtleties of communication while in the saddle, all while being mindful of their horse's emotions and body language. The goal is to develop subtle and effective communication by learning to decode the sometimes imperceptible signs your horse sends you. Even competitive training should aim for mental and emotional serenity for our horses. It is up to us to provide it.

This clinic is open to all riding styles (Western, trail, Portuguese, etc.) as long as you are looking to improve your communication and are willing to work on yourself. Because that's precisely what it's about: becoming more refined, more aware, and always more pleasant for our horse. This clinic is open to all levels: from discovering groundwork, learning to use a bridle and establish contact with the reins for young horses, to exploring Grand Prix movements.

Only a small group of participants is admitted. As a participant, you will be able to take part in simulations during the theory sessions, participate in discussions, and observe the transformation of horse and rider pairs over three days under the guidance of Luis Lucio. Luis comes to Equideo four times a year. His observations of the horse and rider pairs are invaluable each year.

WELCOME, THIS INTERNSHIP IS FOR YOU!!

INTERNSHIP ORGANIZATION

The training course begins each day at 8:30 am with a welcome session, followed by instruction starting at 9:00 am with a review of how to structure a coaching session, some theory, and practical exercises. Each rider receives individual coaching from Luis Lucio, first on the ground, then in the saddle, during 55-minute sessions, and then observes the other riders' sessions. This is the second year of the coaching program. All riders, regardless of their level, are welcome to join us, within the limit of the 8 available slots each day. To ensure continued progress and avoid repeating theory sessions, these have been recorded and are available within the Equideo online training program in its "Equideo Complete" version. Within the platform, request to join the group for the Training Courses with Luis Lucio. This will give you access to all the theory and all the very interesting coaching videos where Luis works with horses from the beginning, and also coaches key moments with students.

Following Linda Parelli's Happy Horse program is, of course, a huge advantage, and this program is also available in "Equideo's Complete Package." Luis's magic lies in his ability to coach you exactly where you are, pinpointing your primary needs as well as those of your horse to help you reach new levels of skill. Luis enjoys observing each rider's warm-up, both on the ground and in the saddle, to understand how he can best support you in the moment. If you're unfamiliar with his ground warm-up routine, he'll gladly teach it to your horse first, and then to you. I highly recommend joining Equideo's Complete Package here to save valuable teaching and knowledge time before your very first clinic: https://app.equideo.fr/

Each subsequent rider must be ready 10 minutes before their start time.

The workshops are organized every 3 months. If the September and December workshops fill up quickly, I will open a new date depending on Luis Lucio's availability.

Meals are eaten together, and you can either bring your own picnic or choose the catered meal option. We work with an excellent caterer and offer a starter, main course, dessert, wine, and hot or cold drinks depending on the season for €35.

Numerous guesthouses are available in the area for your accommodation. Consult our FAQ for all the practical details.

You will receive your schedule during the week before the internship.

To get the most out of this training course, we invite you to discover the Happy Horse program now in the Equideo mobile app. The videos and lessons are in French (text and voiceover for the videos). Start using this program now for your training and daily life with your horse here: https://app.equideo.fr/

PRACTICAL QUESTIONS

Please see the FAQ at the bottom of the page. If you don't find the answer to your question, please email us at contact@equideo.fr