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Ridden sessions to suit you ...

As a specialist equestrian biomechanics coach, Claire works with riders to help reduce pain, boost confidence to move and strengthen rider-specific muscles. Whether riding for fun or competition, riders will improve their dynamic stability to give clear to their horses. Many riders see improved outcomes working with their regular coach following sessions with Claire too.

Ready to take that step towards improving your riding, but not sure whether to work unmounted or mounted.

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Ridden Session

Perfect to solve riding issues your regular coach keeps repeating, improve feel and symmetry

Mechanical Horse

Enjoy a ridden session all about YOU without the distractions of how your own horse is going

Studio Session

Take charge of your own body before having to juggle managing yourself and your horse at the same time

Ridden Session Mechanical Horse Session

Using many different methods in her ever expanding toolbox, Claire helps you achieve your goals during a ridden session, whether that's on your own horse or a mechanical horse. Sessions always begin with a check in to encourage you to be in the moment, allowing you to feel and notice what's happening. We all have different learning styles and no two lessons are ever the same. Claire understands all too well the struggles many riders face having overcome a serious accident herself to get back in the saddle.

With this in mind, Claire loves helping riders overcome injuries. Claire works with your physiotherapist and other medical practitioners, tailoring exercises to meet individuals needs. For example, she prepares riders waiting for joint replacement surgery, seeing them return to classes within an average time of 7 weeks and back in the saddle within 8-10 weeks.

In addition to equestrians, Claire also works with many non-riders too, including runners and golfers.

Frequently Asked Questions

These are some of the questions people most frequently ask us:

What is Train with Your Seat?

Train with Your Seat (formerly Franklin Method Equestrian) offers science-based techniques to empower everyday riders by using embodied anatomy, imagery & biomechanics specifically for riders. Claire is currently a 3* Rider Biomechanics Trainer having completed the Pelvis, Spine and Lower Leg diplomas. The shoulder diploma will be added very soon.

How can the Franklin Balls help me?

Franklin balls help with sensory feedback, helping to waken the proprioceptors in your body. In other words, they help with your spacial awareness enabling improved feel and awareness. They can be used both on and off horse. Claire has many years experience and has trained extensively in how to use them, it's not just about sitting on them!

Is Equipilates™ Pilates exercises for my horse?

No they are for you, but your horse will benefit too! Equipilates™uses biomechanics screening techniques with targeted movement to help upgrade your riding. Adding rider-specific exercises improves your symmetry, shock absorption and feel helping you to #betherideryourhorsewouldchoose

What is the TESTT® method?

The TESTT® method, devised by physiotherapist Andy Thomas provides solutions using off horse exercises for the rider and on horse feedback techniques using bands and kinesiology tape to assist riders gain improved symmetry and feel. As a TESTT® Certified Coach, Claire uses this method as part of her tool box to help you.

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