Conference noted::equitation

1701.0. "New Rider training/teaching device" by KAHALA::HOLMES () Fri Jan 15 1993 10:41

    This week on Public TV was a show about Russian sports trainers
    in Israel.  I think the show was Scientific American on Wednesday.

    Anyway they put this device in a runners shoes which 'beeped' as each
    foot hit the ground.  They then loaded this info into a computer
    creating a model of how this guy ran.

    They could measure that as he ran 400 meters his speed varied over
    the course and suggested he run more evenly and shortened his stride.

    I had always thought that if I had something that 'beeped' when I was
    out of position while riding, it would be the perfect trainer.  Like
    having a comstant lunge lesson.  A week or two of riding with this kind of
    electronic/computer helper and my hunter two-point would be completely
    replaced by the correct deep dressage seat.

    Britches are kind of silly anyway so having something taped to your butt
    can't be any worse.  :-D.

    Any EE's out there who could do something ?

    Bill