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Ridden Sessions

 

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Ridden session ... 

Enjoy a ridden session at Claire's base, nr Dalton Piercy or at your own yard or clinic. Claire has ridden for as long as she can remember, teaching riders for over 35 years, gaining experience under many top coaches.

As well as being an Accredited BHS coach, Claire uses a range of techniques, including Train with Your Seat method, Testt® method and Equipilates™ to help you #betherideryourhorsewouldchoose

By taking the focus to you, you will explore exercises both mounted and dismounted to allow you increased stability,  symmetry, shock absorption, transitions, timing of aids or contact issues and more ... 

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a specific question please drop an email to

claire@bluehousepilates.co.uk

 

Why use a simulator?

Riding the simulator, allows you to focus on yourself 100% without having to worry about your horses way of going. Lack of symmetry in your body contributes to loss of balance, for both of you and your horse, inviting compensations. The simulator also allows additional techniques e.g. using bands, that wouldn’t be suitable or safe on a live horse! 

Can I bring my own saddle?

Yes, you can, but it needs to be a dressage saddle with longer girth straps. If you don't currently have your own dressage saddle, there are a selection available, each with different bridge and seat sizes. I personally know just how difficult or even uncomfortable it can be riding in a saddle that is not suitable for your pelvis conformation. 

How is the simulator controlled?

They can be controlled by the rider using sensors on the side of the horse or the coach using a hand held controller. 

What should I wear?

You need to be comfortable, so wear what you normally do, i.e. jodhpurs, breeches or leggings with your riding boots. You will also need your riding hat. The risk of falling is very small but your body is used to wearing a hat when riding so it is beneficial to train wearing one. Some clients like to wear gloves too!

Blue House Pilates

“A fascinating, revealing and very productive afternoon for Sam & I each having a session on ‘Blackberry’ the mechanical horse with Claire Dryden. Very useful exercises to do as follow up and a complete change in my riding from beginning to end of the session”

Blue House Pilates

“Thank you for a fabulous session today. Lots to work on and exercises to help my development in the saddle.”