What will I need to have for Pilate exercises?
For Pilate exercises you will need gym ball, and exercise ribbon, or a similar item.
How will Pilates help me as a jumper or western rider?
For jumpers this program will help you solidify your position and effectively use your legs while strengthening your upper body. Western riders will help you increase body strength and effectively using muscles and isolating body part movements.
How does horsemanship help me as a rider?
Horsemanship is everything you train the horse to do, such as leading the horse, jumping an oxer, performing a piaffe. It helps improve one's aids and precision of them.
Why should I consider Pilates or horsemanship training over going to a lesson instructor?
A lesson instructor is actually helping you with your horsemanship but may be holding you back more than you might think. Pilates will help your position become stronger while horsemanship helps the communication between horse and rider become clearer. But when dealing with a green horse or not a very advanced rider always have a lesson instructor helping you or someone to spot you.
Will I need anything besides a horse and basic tack to learn horsemanship?
No, you will not need anything else.
For Pilate exercises you will need gym ball, and exercise ribbon, or a similar item.
How will Pilates help me as a jumper or western rider?
For jumpers this program will help you solidify your position and effectively use your legs while strengthening your upper body. Western riders will help you increase body strength and effectively using muscles and isolating body part movements.
How does horsemanship help me as a rider?
Horsemanship is everything you train the horse to do, such as leading the horse, jumping an oxer, performing a piaffe. It helps improve one's aids and precision of them.
Why should I consider Pilates or horsemanship training over going to a lesson instructor?
A lesson instructor is actually helping you with your horsemanship but may be holding you back more than you might think. Pilates will help your position become stronger while horsemanship helps the communication between horse and rider become clearer. But when dealing with a green horse or not a very advanced rider always have a lesson instructor helping you or someone to spot you.
Will I need anything besides a horse and basic tack to learn horsemanship?
No, you will not need anything else.
