Core Stability

[Imonone]

Does anyone know a dressage trainer in the eastern area that teaches core stability, sadly have lost my super trainer

 

[CSYMolly]

There is a lady called Becky Chapman that teaches Mary Wanless style, which is based on core stability, not sure if that helps?? Think she is based in suffolk but I know she travels to essex.

 

[sillygillyhorse]

Try a pilates class. Pilates is all about core strength and helped my riding and stamina no end. There is also a book out called "Pilates for Dressage Riders" which is very good.

 

[viola]

Or have a look here: http://www.equilates.com/store.html - it's a Pilates for equestrians

 

[Davelee]

The gym balls are really good for core stability, they come with good instructions and lots of web pages on how to use them!

If you look up the muscles transversus abdominus and multifidus they are main ones.

 

[Imonone]

Thanks for all your great suggestions.

Already do pilates and have a gym ball - not the same as doing it on the horse though will check out the book for better exercises. Thanks

Will check out the equilates site - sounds interesting and google Becky Chapman

Really pleased xxxx to u all

 

[Sparklet]

I have a Mary Wanless trainer but she is from Scarborough so probably not much help to you. Have you tried sending an e mail to Mary?

 

[Imonone]

Thanks for this suggestion - I went on Marys website as a result and got some useful info..