Get certified in EQUESTRIAN PILATES® today!

Super-Charge Your Client’s Equestrian Body! Get Certified in EQUESTRIAN PILATES®.

Our goal is to certify top-notch instructors in EQUESTRIAN PILATES® who are dedicated to both riding and Pilates. We are looking for Pilates professionals that have a passion for training riders or professional riders and riding instructors who are also certified in Pilates. EQUESTRIAN PILATES® certification will give you a great career combining your two passions into one! Take advantage of the EQUESTRIAN PILATES® name already seen in Horse Illustrated, Dressage Today, The Gaited Horse, Polo Player’s Edition, England’s Equestrian Magazine and More! 

EQUESTRIAN PILATES® can help your clients

• Sit the Trot Better
• Perfect the Use of the Aid
• Develop a Stronger Seat
• Reduce Back Pain
• Have More Fun on Horseback
• And Much More!

EQUESTRIAN PILATES® Certification Specializes in

• The Riding-Pilates Connection
• Off the Horse Rider Assessment
• On the Horse Rider Assessment
• Common Riding Problems and their Corrections
• EQUESTRIAN PILATES® Mat and Apparatus Exercises

We offer two programs.

Level 1 EQUESTRIAN PILATES® Mat Certification! ONLINE  SELF STUDY!

This certification is offered as an online conference call every spring or fall. It is also offered as a self-study program. See more details below.

During this program we will cover:

• The Riding Pilates Connection
• Off the Horse Rider Assessment
• Common Riding Problems and their Corrections
• EQUESTRIAN PILATES® Mat Exercises
• Marketing Your EQUESTRIAN PILATES® business.

This is a Pilates continuing education program. You must already be certified in Pilates Mat to attend this program. At the completion of this program, you will be able to work one-on-one with clients, give group classes and group clinics using mat exercises.

It is offered the following formats:

• On-line LIVE Video Conference class that runs for 10 weeks. This course includes 10, 1 1/2 hour live on-line classes, 176 page electronic course manual with photos and exercise descriptions and videos of the entire course streamed to your computer. Course fee $795. Hard copy of the videos mailed to you $195. System requirements: Internet connection and a webcam. We will be using Webex.
• Self Study Program. This course includes an 176 page electronic course manual with photos and exercise descriptions, videos of the entire course streamed to your computer, and 2 one-on-one private video conference calls with Elizabeth Hanson, the creator of the program. Course fee is $695. Hard copy of all the videos mailed to you $195. You will need a computer, web cam and high speed internet connection.

To sign up for this class email equestrianpilates@gmail.com for a registration package. Payment is made online through paypal on this site’s shopping cart or by email equestrianpilates@gmail.com.

Level 2 EQUESTRIAN PILATES® Apparatus Certification

During this program we will cover:

• The Riding Pilates Connection
• On the Horse Rider Assessment
• Common Riding Problems and their Corrections
• EQUESTRIAN PILATES® Apparatus Exercises
• Marketing Your EQUESTRIAN PILATES® business.

This program is held in Camarillo, CA over 2 1/2 days. This is a Pilates continuing education program. You must already be certified in Pilates Mat and Apparatus, including reformer, chair, and Cadillac, to attend this program. You must have completed Level 1 to attend. At the completion of this program, you will be able to work one-on-one with clients, give group classes and group clinics using mat and apparatus. Previously certified teachers can attend this program without attending Level 1.

Held at Camarillo Pilates in Camarillo, CA

Certification fee: $995. This includes class time and manual.

Next course dates TBD.

To receive a registration package with complete details, please call Elizabeth Hanson, creator of EQUESTRIAN PILATES®, by email at equestrianpilates@gmail.com.