EQUESTRIAN PILATES® is for riders of all disciplines and riding abilities.

It is for professionals and for those who just want to have fun on the trail. It gives you the tools to develop self-awareness of body movement and simple but profound exercises that allow you to do what you want on horseback.

EQUESTRIAN PILATES® is a series of exercises specifically designed to teach proper riding form while also increasing strength, flexibility and balance to improve your health and your ride.

EQUESTRIAN PILATES® has been seen in Horse Illustrated, Dressage Today, The Gaited Horse, Polo Player's Edition, The Virginia Horse Journal, England's EQUESTRIAN Magazine, and several online journals.

We want to help you make your time on your horse everything it can be. We welcome you to experience the latest, greatest breakthrough for riders. We look forward to seeing what a powerful team you and your horse can be!

Why should you try EQUESTRIAN PILATES®?

Horse and Rider Mirror One Another

 

A balanced, flexible and strong rider creates these same qualities in their horse. How a rider moves off the horse is how they move on the horse. Increasing bio-mechanical function and awareness off the horse allows the rider to move better while riding.

Noticing Does More than Fixing

 

Many riders have a natural ability to assess their horse's movements either by watching them move or feeling them move while they ride. The rider's ability to be aware of his/her body is a major determining factor in maximizing EQUESTRIAN PILATES® training and optimizing riding ability.

 

When riders become more aware of their body on and off the horse they see a dramatic improvement in their riding.

Core Strength – Your Horse Will Notice

 

The core is the shock absorber, protective wrap and power source of the body. It is comprised of the muscles that support the spine, connect the front to the back of the body and provide the strength to maintain body balance, alignment and posture.

Increasing core strength keeps the rider strong and supple, strengthens the back and reduces back pain, encourages the horse to collect and use his hind end, avoids unnecessary movement in all parts of the body, prevents collapsing, twisting, bouncing, or bobbing the rest of the body, enhances stability and balance in the saddle, improves communication with the horse by strengthening the seat and making it more effective and independent.

How can I get started right away?

If you live near Camarillo, CA give me a call at 805-338-5765 to set up your introductory private session!

If you live outside of this area, purchasing the Three Part E-Book Series: E-book: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced EQUESTRIAN PILATES® Mat Program is an excellent way to get started. This will give you a basic, intermediate and advanced program that you can do on your own and at home. Click here to purchase the e-book series today or click on the "products" tab of this website.

I travel nation-wide and internationally giving EQUESTRIAN PILATES® clinics. Give me a call at 805-338-5765 or email me at elizabeth@equestrianpilates.com if you would like to set one up. Please note that I am now scheduling for April 2010 and later.

I look forward to helping you in any way I can.

Elizabeth Hanson, Creator of EQUESTRIAN PILATES®