Bereden Politie: Fit en Gezond!
Summary
TLDRThe video script discusses the increasing demand for mounted police, with over 400 deployments per year, leading to significant physical strain and nearly 15% sick leave. It highlights the rigorous nature of the job, including long hours on horseback and the need for both rider and horse to be in top physical condition. The most common injuries are back, neck, and shoulder complaints, often due to insufficient physical fitness. The script also emphasizes the importance of proper saddles for the horses and the unique challenges they face compared to show jumping horses. Initiatives to improve fitness and health among police officers and their horses are mentioned, including training, saddle analysis, and creating a culture of fitness. The script concludes with the passion of the officers for their work and the rewarding bond between rider and horse.
Takeaways
- π The police force has increased its use of horses, with over 400 deployments per year.
- π The demand for mounted police and their horses has grown, leading to nearly 15% sick leave due to the physical strain.
- ποΈ The duties of mounted police are exciting, varied, and heavy, often involving long hours on horseback and night shifts.
- π€ The most common injuries among mounted police officers are back, neck, and shoulder complaints, often due to insufficient physical fitness.
- π Horses in police service are also heavily burdened, with specialists ensuring they are well-equipped for their tasks.
- π οΈ The importance of a good, sturdy saddle for police horses is emphasized due to the heavy gear they carry.
- ποΈββοΈ The physical demands on both riders and horses are significant, with the need for top sport-level conditioning.
- π The work environment for mounted police is unpredictable, requiring constant readiness for any situation that may arise.
- π₯ Efforts are being made to improve the physical fitness and mental health of mounted police officers through training and support.
- π The passion of the officers for their work is evident, with a strong commitment to the welfare of their horses and the service they provide.
Q & A
How many horses are being used annually according to the script?
-The script mentions that more than 400 horses are being used annually.
What is the rate of sick leave among the horse riders mentioned in the transcript?
-The sick leave rate is nearly 15%.
What are the most common types of injuries among the horse riders?
-The most common injuries are back, neck, and shoulder complaints, often caused by insufficient physical fitness of the core muscles.
What is the significance of a good saddle for police horses?
-A good saddle with a sturdy girth is important for police horses because they carry heavy loads and need to be able to sustain fast galloping without the saddle quickly becoming defective.
How do police horses differ from top dressage horses in terms of their training and capabilities?
-Police horses need to be able to navigate various surfaces, such as curbs and different types of stones, which can cause slipping. This requires different capacities and skills compared to top dressage horses that perform on a beautifully prepared arena floor.
What is the physical and mental toll on the riders as described in the script?
-The script describes the physical toll as significant, with riders enduring long hours on horseback and night shifts. Mentally, they must always be prepared for unpredictable situations.
What measures are taken to ensure the physical fitness of the police riders?
-Measures include core stability and training sessions, saddle analyses, and creating a culture that promotes fitness.
Who is Marjolein van Dieren and what did she observe in 2011?
-Marjolein van Dieren observed that many colleagues had physical complaints due to the heavy work. She sought practical solutions and brought in an expert from England for a rider analysis to help colleagues stay fit.
What role do the horses play in the emotional well-being of the riders?
-The horses are not only a means of work but also provide emotional support. The script mentions that riders feel rewarded when their horses help them at work and are there for them when they return home.
How do the riders prepare for their work with the horses?
-The riders prepare by doing warm-ups, including loosening up the horses with some loose stepping, which is also seen as a warm-up for the riders themselves.
What is the ultimate reward for the riders as mentioned in the script?
-The ultimate reward for the riders is the recognition and help their horses provide them in their work, and the sense of accomplishment when their horses assist them, as it is described as a 'beautiful reward' for their efforts.
Outlines
π Increasing Demand and Challenges for Police Equestrian Units
The speaker discusses the growing demand for police equestrian units, with over 400 deployments per year, leading to a 15% sick leave rate due to the physical strain on both the horse and rider. The duties of mounted police are described as exciting and varied but also physically demanding, with riders often enduring long hours and night shifts on horseback. Common injuries include back, neck, and shoulder complaints, often due to insufficient physical fitness of the core muscles. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being prepared for any situation, as the timing of critical incidents is unpredictable. The physical load on the riders is significant, and the horses are also heavily burdened, requiring specialized equipment such as a sturdy saddle to withstand heavy gear. The horses must be able to perform at high levels, including galloping on streets with various surfaces that can be slippery, which is a stark contrast to the controlled environment of a dressage arena. The speaker also touches on the broader police force's efforts to maintain physical and mental fitness, including training, saddle fit analysis, and creating a culture that promotes health and fitness.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Rider
π‘Horse
π‘Physical Fitness
π‘Mounted Police
π‘Injuries
π‘Training
π‘Ceremony
π‘Equipment
π‘Stress
π‘Health
π‘Passion
Highlights
More than 400 horse and rider deployments per year are increasing annually.
Sickness absence is nearly 15%, highlighting the demanding nature of the job.
Large-scale appearances and frequent deployments are part of the police horse riders' exciting and varied duties.
Riders face physical strain, often working long hours on horseback and during night shifts.
Common injuries include back, neck, and shoulder complaints due to insufficient physical fitness.
Riders and horses must be prepared for any situation, as they never know when a critical moment will occur.
The literal load on the rider is heavy, with the horse also bearing a significant burden.
Specialists ensure that horses are perfectly equipped for their tasks.
Police horses require a good, sturdy saddle due to the heavy gear they carry.
Horses may have to gallop hard on the streets, which is a high demand that cannot be compared to show jumping horses.
Police horses need to be able to navigate various surfaces, including curbs, which can be slippery.
The police force aims to get both physically and mentally in top condition, focusing on fitness and horse riding.
Much work is done on horse riding, including gait analysis and training sessions.
Health, weight, and creating a culture of fitness are also important aspects of the job.
In 2011, Marjolein van Dijk found that many colleagues had physical complaints due to heavy work.
Practical solutions were sought, including a rider analysis from an expert in England to help colleagues stay fit.
Warm-up exercises for both riders and horses are part of the training routine.
Many colleagues are passionate about their work and appreciate the help their horses provide on the streets.
The reward of coming home to a horse that has helped you through the day is a great feeling.
Transcripts
steeds meer ingezet We hebben meer dan
400 inzetten met de me per jaar en je
ziet ook dat er steeds meer gevraagd
wordt van paard en Ruiter en dat
resulteert onder andere in de
ziekteverzuim van bijna 15%
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grootschalig optreden en me inzetten
server Jansen Prinsjesdag het
takenpakket van de bereden politie is
spannend en gevarieerd maar ook zwaar
uren achter elkaar op een paard zitten
nachtdiensten wachten altijd buiten het
lichaam krijgt veel te verduren
de meest voorkomende blessures in dit
vak zijn eigenlijk als ik ze specifiek
bedoel rug nek en schouderklachten die
vaak voorzakt worden door onvoldoende eh
fysieke fitheid van de rompmuskulatuur
zoals toen van de spieren van je rug en
je buik
altijd op elk moment buiten op straat
kunnen piepen dus eh een topsporten die
werkt jarenlang naar één moment toe en
wij weten nooit wanneer dat moment daar
is op straat dus we kunnen zomer zijn
dat wij hier de stal uitstap in
Amsterdam en eigenlijk vol Aan de bak
moeten dus je moet altijd ehm voorbereid
zijn op wat ik kan gaan komen ook de
letterlijke belasting van de Ruiter is
zwaar
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de paarden worden ook zwaar belast
specialisten zorgt ervoor dat de dieren
perfect op hun taak zijn toegerust
en wat van belang is bij een Politie
paard is dat het zadel ehm Een goede
stevige boom heeft omdat er zware
bepakking aankomt hangen is het eh snel
defect
zijn voor de paarden weet je wel Ze
kunnen soms echt hard moeten galopperen
over de straat en een klet heeft het
eronder door en dat is echt wel een hele
hoge belastingsgraad Dat kun je weer
niet vergelijken met een eh
topdressuurpaard hè die heel mooi zeg
maar ze oefeningen moet kunnen laten
zien in een dressuur in met een
prachtige geprodeerde bodem Je moet er
de paarden gewoon over de stoepranden
verschillende soorten gesteentes
waardoor ze kunnen glijden en dergelijke
en eh ja dat vergt toch weer een hele
andere capaciteit en vaardigheden van
zo'n paard Maar hoe komt de brede
politie nu fys en mentaal in topconditie
gewoon dat dat mensen vanuit naturen
niet eh elke dag met een met een fitheid
bezig zijn Maar veel meer met
paardrijden en daarnaast moet ernaast
het paard rijden Moet er heel veel
gedaan worden dan korstenbility en
trainingen van van zit analyses eh maar
ook kijken naar naar gezondheid naar
gewicht ehm en we proberen eh een
klimaat te scheppen dat we door en voor
collega's dat proberen te realiseren dus
echt een cultuur omslag In De Denker van
fitheid
Marjolein van dieren constateerde al in
2011 Dat veel collega's door het zware
werk fysieke klachten hadden ze zocht
samen met collega's naar praktische
oplossingen zo liet ze een deskundige
uit Engeland komen voor een
ruiteranalyse en helpen collega's elkaar
om fit te blijven
dan gaan we met alle matje liggen en
trainen Ja dat kosten bij dat die
buikspieren onder de spieren en eh
werken En we strikken ons live plek op
de los zijn kijk paarden geven ook een
worm-up die gaan we eerst losstappen en
dergelijke dus ja dit kun je ook zien
als worm-up voor eh voor de Ruiter
heel veel collega's hebben Passie voor
het werk dus ook ook betalen voor de
paarden en dat je dat je met zo'n paard
eh zoveel werk kan verzetten op straat
en en collega's in noodkanh helpen Ja
dat is gewoon Echt top En als je dan
thuis komt en je paard doet het voor je
en je hebt zoiets van nou Hij heeft me
gewoon geholpen ja dat is gewoon echt eh
ja echt een hele mooie beloning voor
hetgeen wat we aan het doen zijn
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