Applied Posture Riding 12-Month Course

Master the Fundamentals of Riding With Your Core

Since 1998, Applied Posture Riding has helped riders transform their connection with their horses by applying physiotherapy principles to equestrian biomechanics. This 12-month program provides you with a step-by-step roadmap to achieving a stable, independent seat and a pain-free riding experience.

Part 1 – Foundation Training (Unmounted)

The work you do on the ground dictates your success in the saddle.

Chapter 1: The Riding Muscles

Focus: Identifying the 10 key muscle groups required for a professional seat.

Included: Core Muscle Anatomy & Yoga for Core Strength bonus videos.

Outcome: Full awareness of your riding anatomy and how it functions while in the saddle.

Chapter 2: The “Core Crunch” Secret

Focus: Mastering the APR “secret weapon”—the specific engagement needed for stability.

Included: Step-by-step manual and video demonstrations for feet, knees, and hips.

Outcome: The ability to engage and strengthen your core on demand in any position.

Chapter 3: Muscle Testing & Assessment

Focus: Self-testing your strength, flexibility, and balance. Includes abdominal gap testing (crucial for post-pregnancy riders).

Included: “How the Abdominals Work” deep-dive video.

Outcome: A clear personal baseline to track your progress over the next 12 months.

Chapter 4: APR Jargon & Biomechanics

Focus: Learning the specific language of rider biomechanics used throughout this course.

Outcome: Total clarity when following instructions in the advanced mounted lessons.

Chapter 5: Rider-Specific Movement Patterns

Focus: 18 unique APR patterns designed to isolate and train individual body parts.

Included: Mechanical rider demonstrations for core strength and counter-movements.

Outcome: Independent control of your posture, breathing, and aids without losing balance.

Chapter 6: Advanced Strength & Recovery

Focus: Using Pilates, Swiss balls, the OOV, and Body Blades to solidify your gains.

Included: Targeted stretching for shoulders, quads, and hips to reduce post-ride stiffness.

Outcome: A functional, resilient body and long-term habits for pain-free riding.

Part 2 – Rider Lessons (Mounted)

Transitioning your core strength from the ground into the arena.

The Basics: Refine your walk and rising trot by applying your new core awareness. Focus on stopping the “bounce” and finding a consistent rhythm.

The Advanced Seat: Master the mechanics of the sitting trot and the canter. Learn how to absorb movement through your hips without losing your postural line.

Precision & Aids: Implementing figure-eights, transitions, and sideways movement patterns to test your stability and the horse’s responsiveness.

Outcome: Achieve a deep, independent seat that allows you to communicate with your horse through subtle weight shifts rather than pulling on the reins.

Part 3 – Ongoing Learning & Problem Solving

Your long-term resource for troubleshooting and refinement.

Physiotherapy Corner: Expert advice on managing common rider ailments, including lower back pain, hip tightness, and shoulder tension.

Real-World Applications: Access video demonstrations featuring various riders and horses at different stages of training to see the APR method in action.

The Maintenance Plan: How to keep your core “switched on” during busy weeks and return to riding after a break.

So now it is up to you to do the work and get the results.

Contact me via the contact to answer any questions or resolve problems along the way.

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