Biomechanics lessons

Today was my unofficial start back to teaching riding lessons. I forgot how much I enjoy it. A group of 5 PATH instructors at Hearts and Horses enjoyed the beautiful day riding outside and changing how their bodies sit and influence their horse. A variety of exercises that focused on balance and body control help riders understand the why behind the what to do. This was a follow up to an interactive lesson the month before where we explored muscle use and dissected some of the more commonly misused phrases riding instructors call out during a lesson.

By changing the way the rider uses their muscles, the horses also become more balanced and confident. Biomechanics lessons have application to all riding styles and are a supplement for your regular riding lessons rather than a subsitute.