Steady Eddie the Perfect neddy

[Pilib]

Bit of an indulgent post really. Last night I had a go on a horse simulator called Steady Eddie. What fun!

The instructor worked on core stability and my position. It had mirrors all around so I could see what I really looked like when I ride (lumpy in cream jobs!!)

Could really see it being usefull for my riding although the lessons are a bit steeper than a ususal riding lesson.

Anyone else had a lesson on one?
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[myhorsefred]

Yes! His name was Mr D'Arcy - as in the perfect gentleman, I think!

Lesson was fantastic. I learnt more about my position and symmetry (sp) in one 40 minute lesson than I have in 5 years of riding lessons on my horse. It was really, really worth the money, and I have one simulator lesson once a month now, religiously and without fail, as I really rated it.

I'd love to buy a simulator, but they cost a small bomb!

 

[FinellaGlen]

Whereabouts can you get lessons on a mechanical horse? I'd like to have a go because I am doing something weird with my upper body when I canter on the right lead but I can't pinpoint exactly what I'm doing.

 

[Pilib]

I'm in Norfolk and the lesson was at a local riding school.

Where abouts are you?

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[myhorsefred]

Mine was in Ammanford, West Wales. i'll give you the number if you pm me, and if its not too far for you to travel?

 

[FinellaGlen]

Oh, sorry, I should have said where I am! I'm in East Yorkshire so you are both a long way from me I'm afraid.

 

[myhorsefred]

Just found this link. Its a list a places that have the simulator (its called a Racewood simulator) and they give lessons. Here's the link...

http://racewood.com/testimonials.php

 

[FinellaGlen]

Thank you that's brilliant

They have one at my local equine college apparently. I was thinking about booking a lesson there soon so I will ask about it when I go up.

 

[Tinker_Belle]

I want to try this before going back to 'real' riding

Thanks for the list myhorsefred

 

[myhorsefred]

No problem. You'll love it, I'm sure!