Objective of the study was to offer and test benefits of a new technical dressage model for horse hurdling applicable in the sport excellence period. Methods and structure of the study. The new technical dressage model testing experiment was run in September through May 2019 at Jockey Sports Club in Tomsk city. We sampled the 16-18 year old hurdlers (n=24) from the sport excellence groups and split them up into Experimental and Reference Groups (EG, RG) of 12 people each. The group technical fitness progresses were tested by the standard pre- and post-experimental tests. The EG training system was complemented by the new technical dressage model to improve the hurdlers` technical fitness. Every 90-minute training session included a 30-40-minute special show jumping dressage to improve the rider`s contact (tactile sensations) with the horse, posture and riding skills. The EG made a special emphasis, in addition to the couple hurdle racing skills excellence trainings, on technicalities of every dressage element including: the horse's relaxation, emphasis on the reins, balance, impulse and straight set. A special attention in the trainings was given to the horse's anxiety mitigation by an easy riding style to ensure due relaxation of the animal and maintain it for the whole training session. Results and conclusions. The new technical dressage model for horse hurdlers in the sport excellence period was tested beneficial as verified by the EG versus RG progress in most of the core technical fitness elements critical for competitive progress in modern equestrian sport.
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