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WBFSH & FEI ATNAUJINA JAUNŲ ŽIRGŲ PASAULIO ČEMPIONATO SISTEMĄ

World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH) kartu su Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) paskelbė svarbius pokyčius FEI WBFSH Jaunų žirgų pasaulio čempionatų sistemoje.

Pagrindiniai pokyčiai:

• Įvedami Minimal Eligibility Requirements (MERs) – minimalūs kvalifikaciniai reikalavimai dalyvavimui čempionatuose;
• 5 metų žirgų klasėse atsisakoma vertinimo „prieš laiką“ – nuo šiol bus taikomas optimum time formatas;
• Didesnis dėmesys skiriamas edukaciniam jojimui, žirgų gerovei ir tvariam jaunų žirgų ruošimui.

𝗡𝗮𝘂𝗷𝗶 𝗸𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗸𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗶 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗶:

5 metų žirgai:
– 3 startai be baudos taškų nuo 115 cm

6 metų žirgai:
– 3 startai be baudos taškų nuo 125 cm

7 metų žirgai:
– 3 startai be baudos taškų nuo 135 cm

Rezultatai turės būti pasiekti CSIYH varžybose arba nacionalinėse atrankose bei užfiksuoti tais pačiais kalendoriniais čempionato metais.

Nacionalinės federacijos (NF) kartu su galutinėmis paraiškomis privalės pateikti oficialų Results Record (RoR), patvirtinantį MER kvalifikacijų įvykdymą.

Šie pokyčiai atspindi vis didesnį tarptautinio sportinių žirgų sektoriaus dėmesį:
– aiškesnei jaunų žirgų sporto sistemai,
– kokybiškam ir amžių atitinkančiam paruošimui,
– bei ilgalaikei žirgų gerovei ir sportiniam ilgaamžiškumui.

Daugiau informacijos:
WBFSH ir FEI oficialiuose kanaluose.

Lietuvos Žirginio Sporto Federacija

Tokia tiesa😀

The Sacroiliac (SI) joint is the functional bridge transferring power from the hindquarters to the spine. For many horses, however, it is a site of persistent tension.

In practice, a structured grooming sequence can do more than lift debris; it facilitates a pelvic tuck and encourages core stability. What matters most here is depth of action. The thoracolumbar fascia, overlaying the lumbar-sacral junction, is highly responsive to mechanical stimuli.

When we apply a precise grooming system: starting at the skin interface: we trigger a physiological response. This targeted pressure signals the muscle chains, including the gluteals and biceps femoris, to release. This encourages the horse to lift through the thoracic sling and reorganise their posture before exercise.

Grooming is not a cosmetic act; it is neuromuscular preparation. This is the core science of ‘The Regulated Horse’.

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VMVT👏👏👏

Gyvūnų gerovė ūkyje prasideda ne nuo dokumentų ar patikrinimų, o nuo kasdienių sprendimų. 🐄

Tai nuolatinis dėmesys gyvūnui, kokybiškas pašaras ir vanduo, tinkamos laikymo sąlygos, gebėjimas pastebėti pokyčius bei ramus žmogaus elgesys.

VMVT kasmet fiksuoja gyvūnų gerovės pažeidimus, nepriežiūros ir žiauraus elgesio atvejus ūkiuose. Nors, lyginant su ankstesniais metais, tokių atvejų mažėja, tačiau problema išlieka aktuali. 2025 metais iš 4 laikytojų dėl nustatyto žiauraus elgesio buvo konfiskuoti 5 ūkiniai gyvūnai - 2 galvijai, 2 arkliai ir 1 asilas. 2024 metais buvo konfiskuota 15 ūkinių gyvūnų.

VMVT primena: gyvūnų gerovė reiškia ne tik pagrindinių poreikių užtikrinimą, bet ir supratimą, kaip gyvūnai jaučiasi bei elgiasi kasdien.

A recent study from the University of Tennessee provided strong support for something trainers, movement specialists, and bodyworkers have observed for years:

Ground poles significantly increase activation of important postural and core muscles in horses.

What the Study Found

Walking over ground poles increased activity in:

• Longissimus dorsi — a major topline and spinal support muscle
• Abdominal muscles — critical for core stability and support of the spine

Even at the walk, poles require the horse to:

• Lift the limbs higher
• Stabilize the trunk more actively
• Organize posture and balance with greater precision
• Continuously adjust limb placement and timing

At the trot, researchers also found increased activation of the abdominal muscles.

Trotting over poles requires greater dynamic stabilization, and the increased limb elevation demands more coordinated control of the trunk, pelvis, and spine.

What This Means

These findings support the long-standing use of cavaletti and ground poles as a low-impact way to:

• Strengthen the topline
• Improve abdominal engagement
• Support spinal stability
• Enhance proprioception and coordination
• Encourage improved posture and self-carriage
• Develop better movement organization through the whole body

One of the most important aspects of pole work is that it influences both sides of the postural system:

• The dorsal chain — including the longissimus muscles along the back
• The ventral chain — including the abdominal support system

This balance is essential for efficient movement, force transfer, and development of a healthy, functional topline.

But pole work is not only muscular.

It is neurological.

Each pole creates a movement problem the horse must solve in real time.

The horse has to:

• Judge distance
• Adjust stride length
• Control timing
• Stabilize the trunk
• Organize the limbs in space
• Adapt moment-to-moment to changing demands

That process requires attention, coordination, body awareness, and ongoing nervous system regulation.

In many horses, poles appear to improve focus not simply because the horse is “behaving,” but because the nervous system is becoming more engaged and organized around the task.

Pole work may also influence neurological tone — the background level of muscular and nervous system readiness that affects posture, movement quality, stiffness, and coordination.

For some horses, this can help reduce excessive bracing and improve adaptability through the body.
For others, it can help improve postural engagement and overall organization.

Why It Matters

Regular pole work can benefit many types of horses:

• Young horses developing coordination and posture
• Performance horses improving strength, agility, movement quality, and limb awareness
• Horses rebuilding core control and stability after periods of weakness or reduced work
• Older horses maintaining mobility, coordination, and movement confidence

Importantly, many of these benefits occur even at the walk, making poles accessible to horses across a wide range of ages, disciplines, and fitness levels.

Rather than simply “making horses pick up their feet,” poles appear to challenge the nervous system, postural system, sensory system, and muscular system together — encouraging the horse to organize movement with greater control, awareness, and adaptability.

https://koperequine.com/step-by-step-the-benefits-of-walk-poles-for-horses/