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Science always leads to the negation of traditions. It is through research and development that fact is created from theory. Less than three hundred years ago bloodletting was a common treatment of the ill, as well as garlic worn around the neck to ward off disease. These are just two examples of unsubstantiated traditions practiced by an entire civilization which were eventually replaced by the substantiated development of infusion and penicillin. There are always those that find comfort and cling to what is widely known but like anything else in life, logic and reason eventually dictate.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Windows and Mac users can listen to Horse Talk on Saturdays between 10am and 11am Mountain Time. Even call in at (435) 649-0135 or (877) 647-9004, extension 308 or email comments for about the show to Jen@BalanceBreaking.com or info@balancebreaking.com. Geoffrey J. Butler, President of the Utah Polo Club, will hold classes for those interested in learning to play Polo. Classes start on July 5th at 114500 South 2200 West at the Equestrian Park in West Jordan. For more information, contact Mr. Butler at (801) 582-0097 or email him at utahpoloclub@aol.com. So come on out and give the game of Kings a try.

Science is the statistical hand of evolution.

Evolution is always occurring, sometimes at an unrecognizably slow pace. It is evolution that leads to revolution. In the history of the horse there has been Xenophon (c.430 to 354 BC), the Spanish Riding School (first mentioned in a document dated 1572) and now in the 21st century The Hegeman Method™. Traditions that have been long standing, and for the most part to be respected, must now yield to what is proven to be correct and not what is thought to be right. New advances in technology have allowed insight into equine balance, muscle structure and movement, intern, giving a new perspective on four thousand year old concepts. Through this new set of data collections evolved The Hegeman Method of Balance Breaking™ and Therapy Specific Mounts™.

Research studies conducted in the middle and late 20th century found that horses are one of a few land mammals that move from 75% muscle. They have the intelligence equivalent to five year old humans but without the abilities of logic or reason. They are not color blind. Their balance is 70% on their shoulder or front with little use of their hindquarters. They have a follow through process with their back legs not independent placement. They operate mostly on muscle memory and because they are not equipped with logic or reasoning will continue to exhibit symptoms of lameness even though sound. Research also confirmed the form needed for proper collection in mounts is completely opposite to that which they are born. Their muscles must be developed, their balance shifted and their range of motion expanded, to effectively and safely execute the task of carrying a human being. The foundation of The Hegeman Method™ of training and development is based on the facts listed above and more.

There is nothing natural about horsemanship. Horses are born with the ability not the skills to be a mount. They are talent in a raw form. In other words, just because a person is born of the genetics to be 7ft tall doesn’t guarantee them a spot in the NBA. Human athletes have a progression of training. In high school one coach oversees weight training as well as applied skills. In professional sports one athlete is supported by a team of specialists i.e. offensive, defensive, massage therapist, chiropractor, personal trainer, etc. The two common trainers in all levels of human sport are the coach and personal trainer. Weight training is what enables a person to efficiently and safely execute the specific skills of sport. The Hegeman Method of Balance Breaking™ and Muscular Therapy™ are weight training regiments designed around and for the anatomy and musculature of horses. It does not teach the skills of a specific discipline, it simply enables the mount to have the proper muscle development to learn and execute the skills required of any equitation sport, efficiently and safely.

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