Pilates for equestrians by equestrians
Pilates instructor of the year
Helen Fletcher equipoise pilates - pilates for equestrians

PILATES FOR EQUESTRIANS. BY EQUESTRIANS.

take your riding to the next level

Working specifically on the riders body can improve things in unimaginable ways. Helen’s deep knowledge of how the body moves and functions, her ability to quickly identify asymmetries and compensatory patterns, can improve all aspects of your riding and performance. Whether you would like to improve your sitting trot, corners, laterals, or transitions. Build greater confidence, connection and capability in the saddle. Perhaps you are returning to riding after a break or injury, Helen’s many years experience with post acute rehabilitation and exercise prescription will enable you to progress smoothly and successfully towards your riding goals.

Helen’s live and online classes, clinics and OnDemand platform will empower you, regardless of your age or discipline, to be the best you can be for your horse.

Helen will also happily liaise with your coach, physical therapist or bodyworker, collaborating as a team to help you achieve outstanding results.

FOCUSSING ON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS BOTH IN AND OUT OF THE SADDLE

our clinics

equipoise pilates clinics

increase your understanding of posture, compensatory patterns and needs both in and out of the saddle

Equipoise Pilates Balanced Rider, Balanced Horse Clinics are designed to both educate, inform and inspire the rider. The Clinics run over both one and three days and each rider will develop a deeper understanding of their individual postural balance, compensatory patterns and needs, both in and out of the saddle.

Each clinic has a maximum of 8 riders that are divided into a morning and an afternoon group of 4 riders.

Each group session starts with a combination of Pilates, Franklin Method Equestrian, Slings Myofascial training techniques and functional training on the mat, focusing on preparing both mind and body for riding. Each rider then has a private 45 minute ridden session that focuses on the rider’s balance, posture, position and effectiveness in the saddle. In-saddle release and activation techniques, plus awareness exercises effectively facilitate change in both horse and rider, creating greater harmony, balance and connection.

The 3 day clinic format has a lunchtime lecture and Q & A session where participants have the opportunity to ask any questions they may have and further develop their knowledge of rider biomechanics.

would you like to host a clinic?

To host a clinic you will need:-

  • A suitably comfortable space for an unmounted class involving Pilates, Franklin Method, fascia focused and functional training for 4 participants. (Preferably 6 x 4 metres floor space that is warm/cool depending on the season, with carpet)

  • An all-weather arena, preferably covered.

  • 8 participants.

If you are interested in hosting a Balanced Rider, Balanced Horse Clinic please complete our form and we will be in touch.

upcoming events

  • Daylesford

    29th September 2024

    1 day clinic

    Daylesford Equestrian
    145 Dairy Flat Road
    Musk

    $150 + $25 arena hire

    Book Now