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Retired A/Prof (Sports Biomechanics). Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Activist. Hon. Chair IASC.

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  • Protected: Colleen Kelly – Private – not for publication

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    Colleen Kelly

    July 15, 2022
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  • #EndIt

    There are 45 million slaves in the world today – making the things YOU buy. Put simply, we must #EndIt. Here, I’m quickly talking about what the red “X” stands for and how you can help.

    Colleen Kelly

    May 10, 2021
    Modern Slavery
    #EndIt, End It, International Anti Slavery Commission, ModernSlavery
  • Child labour in Mica

    If you wear lipstick, have paint on your walls, or use a computer, you’re a purchaser of the mineral mica, the stuff that gives lippie it’s “sparkle”. After watching this video, ask yourself, would you pay just a few more cents to shut down these illegal mines? Children need to be in school, they don’t […]

    Colleen Kelly

    March 12, 2021
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  • Back pain: quick tips

    Quick tips for back pain from sitting at desks

    Colleen Kelly

    December 23, 2019
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    back pain, back pain sitting at desks, help for a sore back, help sitting at desk, quick back pain tips, student back pain
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Workplace

    Keep your workers safe – and avoid lawsuits! Remarkable in-depth paper on Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Workplace: Low Back and Upper Extremities. National Research Council (US) and Institute of Medicine (US) Panel on Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Workplace. Washington (DC): This is a plain-English, easily understood paper on this highly important topic. Click on the logo […]

    Colleen Kelly

    April 20, 2018
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  • Back pain sitting at desks: quick tips

    Solutions for back pain sitting at desks. Everything is fine, but then one day we wake up and BAM it we can barely stand up. Or, one day you start getting headaches, day after day. WARNING:  You must work with a medical professional. You must find out if there is an underlying medical issue. But […]

    Colleen Kelly

    April 14, 2018
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  • Taxi & Truck drivers benefit from adjustable seat

    Sore backs – a possible legal problem Many years ago I was invited to far north Vancouver Island to teach horse riders better seat and posture, but what I left with was a new level of understanding of how biomechanics can help industry. My lovely hosts arranged a tour of the forestry industry while I […]

    Colleen Kelly

    April 14, 2018
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  • LAWSUIT: Truck Drivers & Backpain

    Truck Driver’s Lawsuit Upheld Report after report, similar to this one is being received about long-haul truck drivers and back pain-related law suits. Arm yourself with the latest information. Take a look at this remarkable study  by Erick Ohlson and Anna-Lisa Osvalder published in Science Direct. Their Abstract: After several decades of small incremental improvements, the […]

    Colleen Kelly

    April 12, 2018
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  • Kids backpacks – Lawsuit waiting to happen

    Several years ago I was asked by a large backpack association to speak at one of their events on how to pack children’s backpacks. It was one of the few times I said ‘no’ to a lecture. Frankly, I don’t believe children should be carrying backpacks at all. At the time the only solution I […]

    Colleen Kelly

    April 12, 2018
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  • Thank you for your prayers

    I would like to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers, cards and flowers and for those of you who came to my father, Frank Kelly’s funeral. Many of you remember my mother Gwen Kelly who rode in the “Spirit of Pharlap” show at age 76, she was an incredible dog and horse trainer as everyone […]

    Colleen Kelly

    November 7, 2017
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  • Most fun balance tip

    Easy balance tip… No matter if you’re a horse rider trying to stay on a frisky horse, or a handler trying to keep on your feet with a big, boistrous dog you’re training for a client…you need good balance. And, the older you are, the more balance becomes important. Here it is: Clean your teeth […]

    Colleen Kelly

    February 23, 2017
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  • Quick posture tip you can do WHILE SHOPPING!

    No matter if you are a dog handler trying to handle an “out of control elephant” a client has given you to re-train, or you’re a rider trying to stay on riding at the Olympics – balance is vital – and could be the difference between life and death for the rider, or losing your […]

    Colleen Kelly

    February 23, 2017
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  • Police Training – K9 & Mounted Unit Training

    I’m sorry I’m retired now due to my breast cancer, but look back, happily, on such a wonderful career… K9 and Mounted Unit Training I have been donating training to K9 and Mounted Units around the world for 34 years.  I have had the honor of teaching, and judging, at National Police Championships and lectured, […]

    Colleen Kelly

    May 25, 2015
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  • Colleen Kelly confirmed for Missouri State University Lecture

    I’m sorry I’m retired now due to my breast cancer, but look back, happily, on such a wonderful career… Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00pm in CDT Pinegar Arena At Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri The William H. Darr School of Agriculture Welcomes: Colleen Kelly Rider Biomechanics President of the International Society of Rider Biomechanics […]

    Colleen Kelly

    August 30, 2014
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  • Clinic/lessons in Santa Fe

    I’m sorry I’m retired now due to my breast cancer, but look back, happily, on such a wonderful career… Hi everyone, We’re coming through Santa Fe (Nambe) on the way to Colorado, and invite you to come along to ride or watch. This will be a VERY INFORMAL and fun clinic, and you’re ALL WELCOME. […]

    Colleen Kelly

    August 14, 2014
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  • Clinics in Ireland – Scotland – England

    I’m sorry I’m retired now due to my breast cancer, but look back, happily, on such a wonderful career… I am looking forward to visiting Ireland again in 2019. 2018 is almost booked out lecturing to private industry around Australia either with my keynote: “From Homeless to Millionairess: The 8 steps to success.” For a […]

    Colleen Kelly

    August 5, 2014
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  • Colleen Kelly Confirmed at Royal Dublin Horse Show

    I’m sorry I’m retired now due to my breast cancer, but look back, happily, on such a wonderful career… Great News! Colleen Kelly is coming to Ireland. First at the Royal Dublin Horse Show, then a Seat & Position Clinic in Dublin ALL WELCOME! Details here Contact:  Nicky Mummery

    Colleen Kelly

    July 29, 2014
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  • Colleen Kelly at Rolex and Reining World Cup Kentucky

    I’m sorry I’m retired now due to my breast cancer, but look back, happily, on such a wonderful career… This is an opportunity of a lifetime…come to Kentucky and help us behind the scenes at these to SIMULTANEOUS events at the Kentucky Horse Park. Rolex in the daytime, Reining Cup in the night time… two tradestands, lots […]

    Colleen Kelly

    April 11, 2014
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  • See Colleen at 3 Kentucky Events

    I’m sorry I’m retired now due to my breast cancer, but look back, happily, on such a wonderful career… SEAT & POSTURE: at Kentucky Horse Park This year we will have TWO tradestands at the same time giving seat & posture assessments & demos.  Rolex – April 24 to 27, 2014. And in the evenings […]

    Colleen Kelly

    March 8, 2014
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  • See Colleen in Tennessee – Australia – Wisconsin – Canada

    I’m sorry I’m retired now due to my breast cancer, but look back, happily, on such a wonderful career… Hi everyone! You are receiving this information FIRST because you are signed up on my own personal blog, and have been such a great supporter, as most of the riding places are already filled, and I […]

    Colleen Kelly

    March 6, 2014
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  • Come with us to South Africa – closing soon!

    I’m sorry I’m retired now due to my breast cancer, but look back, happily, on such a wonderful career… Hi there, Seriously, it’s not too late to join in the amazing clinics we have in South Africa in just TWO WEEK’S time. Riding places are available, and if you were touring with us I’m sure we […]

    Colleen Kelly

    February 18, 2014
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  • In memorium: Shauna T Kelly

    MVP Shauna Kelly: A Remembrance November 16, 2012 – From the Microsoft Most Valued Professional Newsletter/Weekly Roundup One year ago today, beloved Word MVP Shauna Kelly lost her battle with cancer at 8:36am at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Victoria Australia.  Shauna was known for her quick sense of humor, big spirit, sharp intellect, and […]

    Colleen Kelly

    November 20, 2012
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  • ELBOWS: Simple balance tip

    A great tip to check upper body balance – using the rider’s elbows as a measuring tool instead of “guessing” what the shoulders are doing.

    Colleen Kelly

    August 10, 2011
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    Colleen Kelly RIder Biomechanics, Dressage Seat & Position, horse riding hands and elbows, horse riding on the forehand, horse riding round shoulders
  • Test your Co-ordination

    from Jason Shore This is the coolest “quick trick” you can do sitting at your desk to develop independent seat and co-ordination. The horse rider’s independent seat is not just for dressage, it’s for all horse riding sports to gain the ability of moving one part of the body without interrupting other parts or the […]

    Colleen Kelly

    July 17, 2011
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  • Why do you lean forward?

    So simple: More your toes turn out – the more you lean forward. Simple test: Stand up and turn your feet out and feel what happens to your tail bone…it goes backwards.  Tail bone goes back, your shoulders go forward. Get your feet straight!  It will improve every part of your posture, balance and co-ordination. […]

    Colleen Kelly

    June 20, 2011
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    colleen kelly jumping position, horse riding seat and posture, jumping position, jumping seat and posture, leaning forward dressage, leaning forward horse riding, leaning too far forward in jumping, Show jumping, tipping forward horse riding

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