Understanding how the horse truly functions allows us to train sounder horses, prevent injuries, and rehabilitate them more effectively.

When knowledge evolves, training must evolve as well.

The new IHTC 2 introduces the latest scientific understanding of equine biomechanics and demonstrates how to apply it in practice—helping riders prevent injuries, improve performance, and rehabilitate horses more effectively.

Course Instructors

Jean-Luc Cornille

Founder of Science of Motion and developer of the In-Hand Dressage Therapy method. Through decades of research and practical application, Jean-Luc Cornille has developed a scientifically based approach to understanding and correcting the horse’s locomotion and biomechanical dysfunctions.

Dr. Betsy Uhl, D.V.M., Ph.D., DACVP

Veterinarian, researcher, and board-certified veterinary pathologist. Dr. Uhl contributes veterinary and scientific expertise supporting the biomechanical and rehabilitation principles presented in the Science of Motion In-Hand Dressage Therapy program.

Why This Course Exists

The Science of Motion’s original IHTC focused on the practical application of biomechanics. Since then, knowledge has evolved significantly. Modern research shows that biological tissues do not function the way we once believed.

Beginning in May, the new IHTC 2 explores the practical application of this updated knowledge and demonstrates how these discoveries transform the way we train and rehabilitate horses.

A New Understanding of Training

Efficient interaction with the horse is not primarily about strength or force. It is about energy, frequency, and subtle nuances in muscle tone.

Both humans and horses function as tensegrity structures, and understanding harmonic tensegrity provides a gentler, sounder, smarter, and more efficient way to prepare the horse for the athletic demands of modern performance.

The Navicular Example

During our recent Navicular Forum, we referenced a 1981 observation explaining that the extrinsic muscles of the forelegs absorb forces and reduce stress on the navicular apparatus.

Over time, the focus shifted almost entirely toward the hoof itself. Today, the perspective is evolving once again toward a more holistic understanding. While proper hoof balance remains essential, no real cure can be achieved unless the source of the mechanical compression is identified and relieved.

Advances in science demand advances in training. New knowledge requires new words—and upgraded techniques.

IHTC 2 explains this new understanding and demonstrates how to apply it in practice. With this knowledge, injuries can be prevented more effectively, and when damage occurs, the horse can be rehabilitated with far greater efficiency.

Students learn how to:

• Identify sources of mechanical compression

• Improve coordination and muscular tone

• Apply tensegrity principles in training

• Prevent injuries through better movement organization

• Rehabilitate horses more efficiently

Training must evolve as knowledge evolves.

Conceptual tensegrity model illustrating the interaction of tension and compression within dynamic structures such as the horse and rider.

Join IHTC 2 and learn how modern biomechanics can transform the way we train, protect, and rehabilitate the horse.

Enrollment in IHTC 2 provides access to the course material and participation in the private Science of Motion IHTC discussion group.

The course is conducted within a private Facebook group, where students can access the lessons, participate in discussions, and share videos related to the course concepts.

This group allows students to:

• Ask questions about the course material

• Discuss biomechanics and training applications

• Share videos for analysis and feedback

• Exchange experiences with other IHTC students

The discussion group is an important part of the learning process, allowing theory and practice to develop together through observation and discussion.Use the PayPal buttons below to enroll in IHTC 2.

Use the PayPal buttons below to enroll in IHTC 2.

After registration, you will receive instructions for joining the private Facebook course group and accessing the course material.

Monthly Subscription

$185. USD

To pay for full year at once contact helyn@scienceofmotion.com

Reduced price if paying for full year.