'Improving Rider Position for Lateral Work' Clinic at Green Lane Equestrian

Join Hannah for a Rider Biomechanics clinic, where we'll be focusing on improving the rider position to help your lateral work; such as turn on the forehand, leg yield, shoulder in, travers, renvers and half pass! We'll be looking at everything lateral work; how it benefits the horses way of going and how the riders position may influence the horses movement.
Why is lateral work important? Lateral work is a great way to improve flexibility, strength and symmetry for horses, engaging the hind leg, improving core strength and topline, better body awareness, balance and co-ordination, greater responsiveness to aids, improved focus during ridden sessions. Lateral work is beneficial for all disciplines and ability levels.
Hannah uses different styles of biomechanics coaching including Franklin Method, Train Your Seat and Biomechanics Education, with assessments both on and off the horse. Hannah is also a level 3 personal trainer and riding coach, who brings a wealth of knowledge to help riders of all levels.
Some of the issues commonly seen in riders during lateral work (which Hannah can help with) include:
- Collapsing a hip or falling to one side
- Not knowing where to put your weight in the saddle during lateral movements
- Shoving with the seat
- Looking down or turning the head
- Uneven rein contact
- Unclear leg aids
- Losing rhythm
- Struggling to maintain harmony between horse and rider
- Gripping with the legs
- Losing the outside rein contact
- The list is endless!
There are 2 session types available:
1) A paired 45 minute session (join with a friend or I can pair you). In this mounted session; Hannah will assess you on the horse and teach you how to feel these things for yourself. We will then make some corrections and reassess at the end of the session, with a discussion on what to work on at home. £42.50 per person, including arena hire
2) A private 45 minute session. In this mounted session; Hannah will assess you on the horse and teach you how to feel these things for yourself. We will then make some corrections and reassess at the end of the session, with a discussion on what to work on at home. £60 per person, including arena hire
Times will be provided via email, at least 48 hours before the clinic. Please indicate your preferred times and any timing restrictions, on the booking form.