Horse and Rider Biomechanics
Improve your performance, balance, and harmony with your horse
Supporting your horse with specialist physiotherapy services
From stabling and travel, to training and competition, modern demands mean horses require additional support to perform at their best. We believe physiotherapy should be accessible to every horse—regardless of level or discipline—to optimise performance, prevent injury, and enhance comfort and quality of life.
Unlocking your potential in the saddle
Riding places unique biomechanical demands on the rider. Balance, posture, movement control, and adaptability are required over a moving base of support. When the body cannot meet those demands – due to injury, restriction, weakness, or poor coordination – riders compensate. This often shows up as instability, gripping, inconsistent contact, pain, or feeling stuck despite regular coaching.
We combine expert knowledge of human anatomy and biomechanics with the practical demands of riding to deliver a truly rider-specific approach.
Our horse-and-rider biomechanics sessions provide a detailed assessment of both the rider and the ridden partnership. We analyse your position, alignment, and movement patterns to understand how they influence your horse’s way of going. Through targeted adjustments, practical cues, and tailored exercises, we help you develop greater body awareness, symmetry, and control — allowing you to ride more effectively and in true harmony with your horse..
Inside Your Biomechanics Session
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A comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment to identify areas of weakness, restriction, or asymmetry that may be affecting your riding.
This includes:
Joint range of motion testing (shoulders, spine, pelvis, hips, knees, and ankles)
Muscle strength testing (hip flexors, abductors, and adductors)
Functional assessments for balance, proprioception, neuromuscular control, and functional strength
This gives us a clear understanding of how your body moves — and where improvements can be made.
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The rider will have markers on specific locations on themselves, the saddle and the horse. The rider will ride a series of standardised tests in walk, trot and canter on both reins. This will be captured with visual data.
Depending on both the off-horse and ridden assessment, the rider will be given specific cues and adjustments to improve rider awareness, proprioception, and position. This may include using equipment to provide feedback and constraints to the rider. The standardised tests are then re-tested and compared to the initial assessment to visualise any improvements.
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Based on the findings in the assessments, any physical restrictions are addressed using manual therapy, with the goal to treat and manage pain, and to optimise the function and position of your body
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Item descriptionBased on the findings in the assessments, the rider will be given a tailored exercise program with goals for both in and out of the saddle that specifically targets the areas identified. These exercises are individual to you and your horses needs and discipline, which may include strength, neuromuscular control, balance or mobility exercises. We are trained in Clinical Pilates our exercises are underpinned by these principles to help support and strengthen the rider.
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Item descriptiThe rider will receive a report which details the assessment findings, goals, and key areas to work on. The rider will also receive ongoing and customised support as needed, as well as follow up sessions to track progress and discuss further needs. Follow up sessions are best delivered every 4-6 weeks to allow meaningful change to occur within the rider.on
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Pricing
Horse & Rider Biomechanics
£145 - 120mins
Horse & Rider Biomechanics with Equine Physiotherapy
£215 - 180mins
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