If your money is tight and you can't quite make the fees for that first class Pilates training, the You Tube is the way to go. These are just a couple of videos of many available out there so have a good search and you should find something you really like. Pilates helps you with body awareness, flexibility and suppleness - the qualities you want from your horse and that won't be there if you don't have them yourself.
If you have troubles keeping your legs or your upper body in the correct position (does your instructor constantly remind you to keep your legs underneath you? upper body back? thighs down? heels down?) - the success to your position is in your pelvis - the biggest joint in touch with the horse. Your pelvis is what stabilises you on the horse (not your gripping inner things) so have a look at how to work on the neutral pelvis position that makes everything else a hell of a lot easier:
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Great videos, thanks for sharing! I've been a Pilates addict since I broke my back a few years ago. It's really helped me regain the strength and mobility I need to ride properly. I'll definitely be adding these routines to my workout.
Great blog. Enjoyed my visit!
Julie
www.ridingaside.blogspot.com
Hi Shannon, I got involved in Pilates in a similar way after injuring my knee; it helped me walk properly again.
Julie - hello and glad you enjoyed your visit on here :)
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