Elizabeth Hanson grew up in rural Illinois where her mom bought her first quarter horse, Red Dog Ben at age nine. The basic riding instructions were, “here are the horse, saddle, and bridle, now go to that field and ride.” This event led to a life long obsession with horses including Western on Quarter Horses, saddle seat on a Racking Horse named April Jubilee, hunter jumper in college, and now dressage on Goober.

Pilates came to Elizabeth while working part time in the fitness field for fun. For her, Pilates’ attention to health,

biomechanics, movement, therapy, and anatomy brought instant appeal, with other great physical benefits, a stronger back, more flexibility, and longer leaner muscles. The other great benefit of Pilates, increased core stability taught her how to avoid collapsing, twisting, bouncing, or bobbing the rest of the body while on horseback. The end result—riding became even more fun!

And why not make it more fun for everyone! Thus Equestrian Pilates® was born. A new exercise program specifically created to make something fun like riding, really, really fun.

Elizabeth now lives in Arlington, VA with her standard Poodle, Noodle. In addition to teaching Pilates she spends her free time at the barn with her horse Goober and each day tries to get a little better in the great quest to perfect the art of dressage.

Elizabeth holds a BA in French & History from Earlham College and a MA in American Studies from George Washington University. She is certified in Pilates mat and apparatus with the PhysicialMind Institute in NYC. She has completed Bally’s Total Fitness Pilates’ teacher training program through level four created by Elizabeth Larkim as well as continuing Pilates education through Michael Wright, at the Body College, a PhyscialMind Institute certifying studio located in Washington D.C. and Potomac, M.D., as well as workshops created by M & M Studios located in Florida.

Special thanks are necessary to several individuals who have used their talents to make Equestrian Pilates® possible.

Dr. Randy Elliott
The vision to create Equestrian Pilates® really got started when Elizabeth attended Dr. Randy Elliott’s “Self Actualization” course in February 2004. His course and insights on how to run a successful business are certainly taking Elizabeth down a fun filled path full of passion and excitement. If you know there’s more to life than you are currently getting and want more, read on to see what Dr. Elliott’s business, the Possibility Group can offer.

Dr. Elliott has conducted classes across the country for the last 15 years. He primarily works with entrepreneurs and others interested in peak performance in their lives. By doing his classes, clients find that they can envision their dream and achieve a life of commitment, passion and integrity.

The classes are not for everyone. They were developed to assist you in activating your intelligence to see how to make things work in the life and the business you desire. For those of you who are curious, these classes will be the most fun, revealing and productive time you may ever spend.

Curious? Check out his website at www.possibilitygroup.com.