No matter how BIG your ambitions, start small Systems – Habits – Rewards Following a formula is different than applying the principles of a system that you understand. Learning Pilates principles, for instance, can help you to control a movement at any given time, and it’s that mindful focused movement that sets it apart from…
Sitting with fear — riding and horse training If you’ve ever had a horse-related accident or injury, you know that distinct feeling of residual fear that appears when you step up into the stirrup the first time. I grew up with the notion to bury any fearful experience, ride through it, and just plain “toughen…
Be the rider your horse needs you to be Ninety percent of the time, training issues are physical issues of the horse or rider! We equestrians spend an exorbitant amount money and time on vets, massage therapists, chiropractors, farriers, trainers, energy workers, you-name-it, to get our horse just right, but what if we are still…
Be the rider your horse needs you to be! Can you feel “IT”? That magical time when connection is established
It has been a delight over the past few years to become reacquainted with my formative equestrian beginnings through teaching Pilates to dedicated riders, a select group of clients who are committed to enhancing their physical capacities, overcoming injuries and improving their performance with their horses. Pilates clearly benefits both rider and horse.
We can often ignore the importance of control of our own body and concentrate on control of the horse only. But there are practical ways through the Pilates method we can become more balanced, centered and stronger in the saddle to deal with energies and forces that are at play. For a dynamic and remarkable…
Calling all Equestrians! Can your seat handle the spook? Today was a test for me to ride my equine friend through a huge spook – to use my body to sit back, seat deep, stay relaxed, keep my balance and get the horse under control. I know that my Pilates work in my body saved…
