Are You a Horse Rider?
Would you like to improve your level of fitness OFF the Horse so you can be more balanced ON the Horse?
I love horses and horse riding. I did it a bit as a child, but only in summer camps, I wasn’t taking consistent lessons. So when I started riding again as an adult in my 30’s, I realised how much technique I was missing. I started taking lessons at Balcultry Stables and now at Cherry Orchard Equine Centre. My riding position has improved in the last few years. Yet it is still work in progress, the key being “progress”.
Riding can be difficult when you overthink and I get scared sometimes, especially jumping. I fell off the horse a couple of times a few years ago and it was hard to build my confidence back up. I keep going back though as I truly enjoy it and the process of learning: dressage, jumping, indoor and going on a trek.
I created a program based on my experience for horse riders using Pilates and Yoga.
My dream is to have my own horse one day to get the full experience. But in the meantime, I take a weekly lesson, and i go on occasional treks and riding holidays.
The one element I can count on is my body and fitness. I have a strong core through my Pilates and Yoga practice
When the horse doesn’t behave, i have muscles to hang on and when it goes smoothly, I can support the horse with a better posture.
I created a program based on my experience for horse riders using Pilates and Yoga.
As a rider, you need to do enough on your horse for your “riding fitness”, but there is a lot you can do “off the horse” to help make the process smoother and increase your stamina.
The Program Encompasses:
You can join one of my programs either online or I can run a program for your riding club or Equine centre.
