Dr. Gerd Heuschmann Symposium | Brighton, CO

Learn to See the Horse Differently

What is really happening inside the horse’s body during training?

Is the back truly swinging? Is the hind leg carrying weight correctly? Is the horse developing balance and strength—or compensating through tension?

Understanding equine biomechanics changes the way we see, ride, and train horses.

Join us at CH Equine for a unique two-day educational symposium with Dr. Gerd Heuschmann, an internationally recognized veterinarian, author, horseman, and expert in equine biomechanics.

Dr. Heuschmann has dedicated much of his career to helping riders better understand how training affects the horse’s anatomy, movement, soundness, and long-term well-being.

He is the author of several influential books, including Tug of War—Classical versus “Modern” Dressage, Balancing Act: The Horse in Sport—an Irreconcilable Conflict?, and Collection or Contortion?, as well as the film If Horses Could Speak.

Two Days of Education and Practical Application

Each morning will begin with an in-depth slide presentation and lecture on equine anatomy and biomechanics.

Dr. Heuschmann will explain how the horse’s body functions during training and help participants develop a better understanding of correct movement, balance, posture, muscular development, and the relationship between training and long-term soundness.

In the afternoon, we will move from theory into the arena.

Dr. Heuschmann will work with horses and riders, allowing auditors to see the principles discussed during the morning lectures applied to real horses in real training situations.

Rather than simply discussing what correct biomechanics should look like, participants will have the opportunity to learn how to recognize it in practice.

Why Attend?

This symposium is designed for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the horse.

Whether you are a rider, trainer, instructor, veterinarian, bodyworker, saddle fitter, farrier, rehabilitation professional, or simply a serious student of the horse, the principles of biomechanics affect every discipline.

This weekend is not about creating a particular outline or training for a specific movement.

It is about learning to understand the whole horse.

You will leave with a better ability to recognize:

• Correct versus compensatory movement
• How the horse should use the back during training
• The relationship between the hindquarters, back, neck, and balance
• How training influences muscular development
• The difference between true engagement and manufactured posture
• How correct biomechanics can contribute to suppleness, comfort, performance, and long-term soundness

Most importantly, you will begin developing a more educated eye—one that allows you to make better training decisions for the horse.

The Learning Continues

The two-day symposium will be followed by four additional days of training rides with Dr. Heuschmann at CH Equine. This creates an extraordinary week of education centered around equine biomechanics, correct training, and the development of the horse. The symposium provides the foundation: understanding the anatomy, principles, and theory. The following training days allow those principles to be seen repeatedly in practical application with different horses and riders.

Understand it. See it. Apply it.

Symposium Auditing

Full Weekend Auditing: $225  One Day Auditing:  $150 

We strongly recommend attending both days of the symposium. The information builds throughout the weekend, and attending the complete symposium provides the best opportunity to understand the material and follow its practical application. One-day auditing is available; however, the full weekend experience is highly recommended. The morning lecture portion of the symposium will be held in the CH Equine loft, followed by afternoon training sessions in the indoor arena.

If you need more information or would like to register as a rider, please get in touch with the organizer, Carrie, at (720) 312-9139 or Info@CH-Equine.com.

4 rider spots are available for $900 each and include the symposium lecture. Please check with Carrie before signing up as a rider participant. 

To register to AUDIT the symposium, sign up by clicking on the event website link below.

The clinic will be held in the indoor arena at CH Equine, 6505 E. 160th Ave., Brighton, CO 80602.