Welcome to EQUESTRIAN PILATES®!
EQUESTRIAN PILATES® is for riders of all disciplines and riding abilities.It is for professionals and for those who just want to have fun on the trail. It gives you the tools to develop self-awareness of body movement and simple but profound exercises that allow you to do what you want on horseback.
EQUESTRIAN PILATES® is a series of exercises specifically designed to teach proper riding form while also increasing strength, flexibility and balance to improve your health and your ride.
EQUESTRIAN PILATES® has been seen in Horse Illustrated, Dressage Today, The Gaited Horse, Polo Player's Edition, The Virginia Horse Journal, England's EQUESTRIAN Magazine, and several online journals. Click here to read many of these articles.
We want to help you make your time on your horse everything it can be. We welcome you to experience the latest, greatest breakthrough for riders. We look forward to seeing what a powerful team you and your horse can be!
Elizabeth Hanson
Creator of EQUESTRIAN PILATES®
Testaments from a few of our EQUESTRIAN PILATES® clients
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As a professional rider passionate about jumping, I have experienced many falls resulting in injuries. After only a few sessions EQUESTRIAN PILATES® has me moving better and out of daily pain. I highly recommend this fitness program to keep riders of all levels fit and in shape.
Alex Chterba
Two Time Former Soviet Union Olympic Coach
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I saw an amazing difference in the position, core strength and stability in all my students that attended EQUESTRIAN PILATES®. I would encourage all my students that have not yet participated to attend the upcoming workshop. You will notice a vast improvement in your position the first ride after taking the class.
Joan Williams
USDF Gold medalist, "L" graduate, Grand Prix rider.
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I have seen dramatic improvements in my student's riding after only a few EQUESTRIAN PILATES® sessions. Several times I have told Andrea and Elizabeth about the problem one of my students is having and they invent an exercise to help fix it!
Vera Bialobjeskaia
Cranial Sacral Equine Massage Therapist
Riding Instructor
The Equestrian Owner’s Manual
- "Love your book!!! When I got the book last year I was at my wits end as to what to do to get my back from hurting so bad. I had tried chiro and physical therapy and nothing was working. But your exercises had me back to riding/walking normally within just a few weeks. So when I say I loved your book I really meant it!"
Shannon Chastain
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EQUESTRIAN PILATES® Video
- Relase date August 2009
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- The Riding-Pilates Connection
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EQUESTRIAN PILATES® is specifically designed to help you improve your ride. A strong core is the starting point for great riding. Your strength must be centered there, your balance is dependant on this foundation and your flexibility revolves around this stable base. When the core is stabilized many parts of our body find their natural position while riding.
- Why should you try EQUESTRIAN PILATES®?
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Horse and Rider Mirror One Another
Noticing Does More than Fixing
Core Strength – Your Horse Will Notice
- Client Quotes
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Elizabeth Hanson’s EQUESTRIAN PILATES® is an invaluable educational experience, providing a carefully choreographed sequence of exercises to supplement and improve the riding experience. This quick warm-up prior to my rides has improved my leg connection and body position in the saddle, as well as helped me become more equally balanced in the saddle. In addition, I have experiences less muscle soreness and a quicker recovery between rides. Thanks, Elizabeth! Carrie Ettinger Hunter Rider