Pilates for the Equestrian
 

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Create a deeper seat and an ideal riding partnership with your horse.
 

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Frustrated that your horse won't respond properly to your commands? Having trouble keeping a stable seat? Feeling unusually sore and tired after a ride?
 

 

Imbalances develop over time, based on physiology, posture and lifestyle. How you move when not riding – other types of exercise, the amount (and quality) of sitting you do at work, etc. – directly affects how you function on a horse. Resulting asymmetries greatly affect movement and alignment, resulting in impediments like:

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• Rounded shoulders

• Tightness and curving in the lower back

• Tight hamstrings

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Why Pilates for equestrians?
 

 

Pilates exercises increase your body awareness, and improve flexibility, balance, and strength in order to facilitate an optimal riding experience. Pilates helps equestrians:
 

• Lengthen the spine and strengthen the core, which stabilizes the body in movement

• Sculpt a stronger body with increased flexibility, strength, and balance

• Create a deeper seat and enhance the suppleness of the lower back

• Strengthen the abdominals

• Increase hip independence

• Increase leg and body length

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Performance Benefits

 

With a strong core and increased flexibility, riders can:

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• 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.

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For further information, please do not hesitate in contact us.

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info@connecthealthandfitness.com

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