Science Of Motion

Science Of Motion Immersion Testimonals

2011-05-11T13:18:00.000-07:00

Science of Motion’s Immersion One was very enlightening! Jean Luc Cornille’s explanations of how a horse actually moves and what is involved when it collects helped me to better understand what I feel when I ride. His lounging and in-hand demonstrations were fabulous and to have the opportunity to try the in-hand work with one of his own horses was an unforgettable experience! In addition, as a veterinary pathologist, I often see degenerative osteoarthritis in horses, and had many ‘Aha’ moments as Jean Luc’s explanations of equine biomechanics made me understand how abnormal biomechanics induce bone and joint lesions. However, with my understanding comes with a mixture of hope and sadness: hope that in the future fewer horses will be euthanized for preventable or rehabilitatable lamenesses, as more riders, trainers and veterinarians become enlightened by Jean Luc’s method; and sadness for all those beautiful, talented horses that might have been brought back to soundness, or even never gone lame, if his methods were better known.

Elizabeth Uhl D.V.M., Ph.D., Dip ACVP

Truly, I'm not sure I can fully express how powerful this work with Jean Luc, you, and your horses continues to be for me. Immersion 1 was so smoothly run, so saturated with invaluable information, conversation, and demonstrations, so beautiful orchestrated from start to finish that, hadn't I known, I'd have thought you two (plus Chazot and Manny) had been putting on the production for years. I think it is testament to the truth in this work that the group was so engaged and inspired by these highly involved ideas. They are complex, but that's the nature of a realm that effectively unites science and heart. I enthusiastically applaud the main speaker for presenting such complexity so clearly: Jean Luc's lectures and narrations during his work lunging and in-hand with Chazot couldn't have been more accessible. As I look over my notes from the day, I recognize a logic to the intricacies of the horse's kinematics that I had never fully grasped before. Jean Luc articulated the principles and nuances of in-hand training so coherently that I think no witness could ever doubt its value nor the truths communicated by the Science of Motion. I've been studying these topics for months, but finally, for the first time now, I think I really understand the science behind cadence, stride, the conversion of force into movement, and other foundational but often elusive details of equine kinematics.

One of my favorite elements of Jean Luc's philosophy is how highly it honors the horse's intellect, good will, and innate ability. As someone who has not been a rider for many years, but as a committed if very new pupil to the science, I think there is no better place to start than with a sincere respect for the vast and varied intelligence of these extraordinary animals, and to allow this to inform a relationship based upon cooperation rather than domination. I find this alternative so moving, and so indisputably attainable. If only the whole equestrian world were forced to take notice--I know this would change so much for the wellbeing of our magnificent equine friends. I personally come away with an unshakable conviction and sense of purpose to do all I can for such worthy beings, and all the while, to continue to learn, learn, learn.

After such an inspirational class, receiving your newsletter the next day about an OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION program couldn't have excited me more! (And thanks for the laugh around your choice of names for those certificates--Bronze, Silver, Gold; and "Wise," ha!) I am so grateful to you both for your commitment to getting this information out into the world. I would have devotedly attended any opportunity I could to learn more of this technique just for the sake of learning it, but the more people who are "certifiably" versed in the Science of Motion, the greater the number of horses who will benefit from it. Congratulations, and I can't wait until next time!

Have to run, but always more questions and comments soon. Best to you, JL, and your lovely Chazot and Manchester--

And many thanks,

Sarah

The April 2011 Immersion One clinic was all I had hoped for and more. With detailed instruction in techniques, biomechanics of the equine spine and muscles, and hands-on application of techniques with a horse. Jean Luc’s instruction while in-depth is explained in terms and using visuals such as video and a horse skeleton, that appealed to a varied audience. While only one day long, the clinic afforded a good mix of a wealth of information, I would happily attend two days of such instruction.

Handouts were helpful to outline and reference some of the more in-depth explanations. The lunging video was very good, and I will use it for my referral, as I progress through implementation of the process. I will also be using it to educate clients in the next steps of re-educating their horse in proper movement. Pointing them to the Science of Motion website to learn more.

I don’t think I’ll ever be the same after what I learned at the Immersion One. Cadence, and movement of the horse and how my own movement at lunge, in hand, or in the saddle, all impact outcome of performance and balance. Proper cadence of horse, rider and trainer are all impacting outcome.

The patience Jean Luc embodies in his methods as he allows the horse the time to process requests, and function in a training environment free from fear, are a method I hope to see in the hands of more horse owners, & trainers.

As a equine body worker/therapist, working to relieve muscle tension, I find horses bracing or tensing the same areas of their bodies over and over. Often this is the result of training or riding techniques that don’t encourage balanced movement by the horse. Most horses will attempt to perform as requested but within their range of comfort, often through bracing areas, and improper cadence, to bring about the desired request by the rider. So frequently we build discomfort in the horse and the horse adds layers of improper movement. While I can aid the horse to release these layers of bracing and discomfort, through bodywork, the next step is to encourage the horse to carry his body correctly. My hope is that these steps will be combined, and as a result, bring balance and willingness to the horses performance.

I sincerely hope that more therapists, horse owners and trainers will take the time to learn these techniques and apply them on a regular basis in their training and riding programs. Opening themselves to change and improvements, for the ultimate outcome of maximizing the comfort, and potential of the horse.

Tami Parr, MMCP

Hello Jean Luc and Helyn:

I have been crazy busy here at home, but I just wanted to send a quick note to say Thank you again for the wonderful Immersion One clinic.

I learned so much and know that I have so much more to learn.

I am reviewing my notes and watching the videos. Also, the Lunging video with Chazot is wonderful and the real time format is so helpful.

I just can't say enough about how excited I am to be learning this. On Tuesday, I worked with all 3 of my horses and they responded beautifully!

I have to run now, but I will be going to New Bolton to see Jean Luc's lecture and also to the clinic at Happily Ever After farm, I hope.

Thanks again and I will be in touch.

Rosemary Crowley

Jan Luc Cornille Immersion 2

2011-05-11T13:14:00.000-07:00

Immersion Two

A Special Place for a Special Education

Jean Luc Cornille

Snellville Georgia

There is a lot more into the work in hand than just walking next to the horse. The feeling of a horse adjusting the work of his back muscles to the tone of the handler’s back muscles is fascinating. This is the first step, or maybe it would be more appropriate to say, the first steps of a deep (r)evolution. For riders and trainers these first steps are initiating the evolution from dog training such as seen with typical dog training, (obedience to the rider’s aids), to athletic training, (preparing efficiently the horse’s physique for the effort). For the therapist, the experience opens a new era in the capacity of reeducation; placing the therapies in motion.

In response to popular demand, Immersion Two Is a three day event.

Friday June 10, Saturday June 11, Sunday June 12, 2011. The weekend is set-up to introduce the work in hand to therapists, riders and trainers as well as in furthering their knowledge and practical application of this work in hand. June 10 is a repeat of Immersion One. June 11 is a pertinent analysis of the horse’s locomotion. A video animation educates one in distinguishing and understanding the braking and pushing phase of the hind and front legs. Sunday 12, the work in hand intermediary level, teaches how to further the horse’s collection and introduces the practice of shoulder in and half pass.

One can come for one day or two or three.

The trademark of the Immersion program is to provide the knowledge that supports efficient practical application. Friendly, casual, informative and always with humor, the week end of June 10, 11,and 12 is set to be an even greater success than Immersion One.

The Science of Motion’s Certification program is going to be based on credits gained through Videos, clinics, books and Immersion programs. Each day provides credits toward the qualification.

More information here http://scienceofmotion.com/documents/immersion_clinics.html

Science Of Motion Day clinic Equines

2011-03-01T17:52:00.000-08:00

"JLC Day Clinic GA"

Science Of Motion Immersion program

One day clinic at Jean Luc and Helyn Cornille farm

A training technique, a therapy, a philosophy, a statement.

Introduction to the Science of Motion’s Work in Hand

Could you imagine that walking next to the horse with one hand on his shoulder, the horse would "sense” and respond to any adjustments of your vertebral column and back muscles.

Would you like to experience this amazing phenomenon and then having clearly explained to you why, not only such subtlety is possible but this is in fact the horse’s real sensitivity level?

In the conference room for the introductory video presentation,

Around the ring for the demonstration.

Around an equine vertebral column suspended in the air for the technical explanation.

Around the pool for lunch buffet.

Into the ring for in hand practice,

Immerse yourself into this new technique. April 16th starting a 10am, at new home of Science of Motion,

2772 Lenora Road, Snellville, 30039, Georgia.

Science Of Motion

www.scienceofmotion.com

Very Limited group. $150.00 per person. To make reservations contact Helyn 941-539-6207 or email helyn@scienceofmotion.com

April 16th

10 AM-3 PM

Snellville Georgia

Dressage Today Readers' Report: Region 1: Clinic Report - Jean Luc Cornille

2010-10-07T15:26:00.000-07:00

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2010-06-22T21:03:00.000-07:00

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'Help To Save This Horse

2009-12-08T22:56:00.000-08:00

Manchester last chance

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2009-12-08T22:55:00.000-08:00

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Chazot Horse Kick

2009-11-20T21:02:00.000-08:00

Chazot a OTTB first day in-hand, he protests with violent kicking. Trainer Jean Luc Cornille as always, is in right position to avoid kick. All training sessions with Chazot end with relaxed and calm horse. Sessions are about 10 minutes each day and increasing as he learns. To follow his journey visit Chazot's podcast page http://scienceofmotion.com/documents/horse_training_podcast.php

2009-11-20T20:47:00.000-08:00

There are millions of riders all over the world who are outraged by the practice. James Crook wrote, “A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.” Perhaps there, is a good idea. Educating efficiently the horse’s vertebral column is about orchestrating numerous and minute muscles contractions. Such sophisticated orchestration cannot be done submitting the horse to ineffective principles. Each one of us would not hesitate to stand up and applaud a great performance. Like -wise, each one of us should not hesitate to stand up for the horse and turn our back on the ring or even leave the show area when a rider practicing the hyper-flexion of the horse’s upper neck enters the scene. If 10 or 50 or 100 spectators stand up and turn their back on the ring or even leave the ring area, perhaps riders, trainers, judges, stewards and even the governing body might realize that if they do not respect horses, they may have to pack and go because a very large body of real horse persons will not let go. Jean Luc Cornille©2009

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Where is the lameness in this horse?

2009-01-03T17:12:00.000-08:00

The horse is three years old turning four. He has been backed four, maybe five times at the date of this video recording. Therefore, it is not a training issue. At three years old, the horse is so lame that he is not capable of trotting with a rider on his back.

Can you figure out which limb is hurt. In the next newsletter we will show you where the lameness started, why it shows the way it does and how it was possible to restore soundness.

The lameness was not identified until the backing process commenced. It became apparent with the horse’s adaptation to the rider’s weight. “It should be borne in mind that the weight of the rider will increase two- or three-fold during locomotion and also that more energy is required by a mounted horse. This energy must be obtained by increasing the stance phase as to recover more energy during the swing.” (Jose Morales)

After a large amount of money spent in photographing, scanning, and injecting every joint of the suspect limb, it was decided that it was a behavior issue since nothing wrong appeared on the medical examination.

As it is the case in 90% of the case studies, it was not a behavior issue but rather the expression of pain. Once we addressed the source of the problem, the horse became sound and perfectly willing to move forward. The reeducation lasted three months.

At the end of the session under saddle, the horse is somewhat better during a few steps. It was the result of a riding adjustment. This detail may help you to figure out where the lameness originates.

Tell us which leg is the source of the problem. E-mail your thoughts athelyn@scienceofmotion.com

This case is extreme but it illustrates a process which, to a lesser degree, limits many horses’ ability to perform at their fullest potential.

Almost all horses enter life with a morphological flaw, back muscle imbalance, limb kinematics’ abnormality, or other imperfection that the horse’s brain learns to protect or compensate for, but does not have the intellectual capacity to analyze and therefore to correct. If a horse is exploited in the show ring without addressing the imperfection, sooner more than later, lameness will be the likely outcome. The gait abnormality created by a specific lesion is the gait abnormality that will cause the lesion.” (James R. Rooney)

For video click HERE

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