Adaptive Development EQ is a Highly Effective Approach to Equine Wellness
The Big Picture
Adaptive Development EQ is a comprehensive methodology with a foundation based in the traditional regimens of the classical European riding schools that for the last several hundred years have been producing some of the most admired examples of fine riding horses in the world. From this foundation, Adaptive Development EQ builds an educational pathway that breaks down the traditional aspects of horsemanship and turns training – an often confusing process filled with stumbling blocks – into individual, achievable elements.
A Customized Matrix
What results is the genesis of a modern, developmental road map that holistically addresses each horse and rider team as an individual creation requiring a customized matrix of varying elements of horsemanship to thrive. Like the matrixes children build with multi-sided, alphabet blocks, a good horseman will rarely be able to apply all the same influencers in exactly the same way to more than one horse and expect to get consistently brilliant results.
This matrix is constantly evolving and every step of the way, it takes a holistic (whole horse) approach. It is a methodology that accepts that in order for the horse to truly thrive, we must keep the whole of the horse, constantly on our radar. As well, it is a methodology that understands that we must also continue developing ourselves as horsemen, to become more flexible and more sensitive to the horse’s evolving needs as its education (and therefore his or her growing relationship with you) progresses.
What You Get
Adaptive Development EQ, like the namesake suggests, is an adaptive, developmental training process that will give you and your horse:
- Increased in-saddle unity with a focus on developing the biodynamic proficiency of both horse and rider
- An expanded assessment toolbox that addresses all aspects of horsemanship from health and nutrition to hoof care and soundness
- A stronger foundation in, and clearer understanding of underlying theory of the classical masters
- A more sensitive “ear” and “voice” that encourages and develops understanding of the constant conversation taking place between you and your horse
- A more sensitive “eye” and “feel” in order to maximize the success of your training methodologies, as well as the ability to know how and when to implement non-standard training methodologies to address difficult stumbling blocks
- A non-static training path to help you achieve your desired goals
To see an example of how Adaptive Development EQ can transform your horse, including before and after photos, please read Euki’s article, “In Defense of the Average Horse.”. Read about Euki here, or see examples of her work from her sampling of featured transformations.
