Horse rider Pilates sessions work to balance the body for riding and
​help the rider to become more body aware

Exercises help with strength, posture and flexibility 

Common complaints:

  • Maintaining balance and stability in the saddle
  • Having an independent seat and legs
  • Back pain and soreness after a ride
  • Better communication with the horse​​
Your posture and lifestyle can lead to muscle imbalances over time. Asymmetries in the body can greatly affect your movement and alignment, resulting in poor bio-mechanics and issues such as:
  • Rounded shoulders
  • Tightness or pain in the low back and pelvis
  • Overuse of hip flexors and hamstrings

​Why Pilates for horse riders?

Pilates exercises increase your body awareness and improve strength, balance and flexibility in order to achieve a better partnership with your horse. In particular, Pilates helps riders:
  • Maintain optimal posture on the horse, with increased muscular endurance and strength of the abdominals & spine
  • Independent use of the hands and legs, thereby communicating with more subtle aids to the horse.
  • Improved hip mobility and pelvic awareness
  • Ability to absorb and move with the horses movement
  • Better stability in the saddle with a more secure seat
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With a strong core and increased flexibility, riders can:
  • Freely and gently move arms and legs around a stable base
  • Help clarify aids and hold jumping form
  • Avoid collapsing and bouncing in the saddle
  • Better absorb a horse’s movement
  • Improve posture to help you deepen your seat
  • Increase comfort during and after your ride
  • Maintain neutral pelvis so you can easily follow your horse’s movements
  • Develop a trusting riding relationship, where your horse responds to your commands and is confident in your ability
If you are looking for effective help to seriously improve your riding and achieve more with your horse,
​ then attend our studio sessions or small group mat classes.

What to expect

  • Small class size to ensure individual attention
  • All equipment provided
  • Two class levels, Beginners and Intermediate
  • All sessions are 1 hour in duration

Fees

  • Private session $65
  • 5 pre-pay  $300  6 month exp
  • 10 pre-pay  $550  12 month exp
  • Studio duo session $75 ($37.50 each)

Mat Classes

Are taught in blocks that follow the school term.
​No casuals.
Classes held in Johnsonville, Newlands and Ohariu Valley
"I have worked with Carolyn in her studio, as well as attending her mat classes. I have really valued the help she has given me with rehabilitating my lower back. The exercises we have practised have been really beneficial in aiding the mobility of my affected joints. I have been impressed with how much relief they provide! Carolyn is knowledgeable, thorough and helps you be more aware of the connections throughout your body and how to get these to work for you. I would definitely recommend working with her, both in a mat class and one on one capacity." – Angela, Teacher and Horse Rider
Carolyn is at hand to answer any questions you might have
​please feel free to contact her - anytime!