Do You Want to Learn Exactly What Your Core Is and How To Use It In The Saddle?
Then the Riders Core Course © is for YOU
3 CPD Points for BHS Accredited Professional Coaches
We hear the word ‘core’ a lot in the equestrian world when it comes to riding but, few can explain what it really means which makes it incredibly difficult for riders to translate using their core in the saddle.
The misconception is that your ‘core’ means your torso when in fact, it is roughly 35 muscles that contribute to its function.
When someone asks you to engage your core the most common response is to brace the body by stiffening, breathing out and holding your breath. This is the opposite of engaging your core. But because it has not been properly explained it is only natural for you to do what you think is right.
Breathing vs Bracing Video
What Is the Rider Core Course?
The Rider Core Course© is a half-day (6 hours) of interactive, practical, and fun learning. After the course, you will leave knowing:
- What your core really is and the role your posture plays in its ability to function
- How functional your core is currently on the ground and in the saddle
- How it feels when you use your core in the saddle vs not being able to engage it correctly.
- How to strengthen your core with specific ‘off the horse’ exercises
Static Posture Assessments
You will learn the different posture types and the common issues they cause riders in the saddle. Helping you to have a clear understanding of how your body helps and hinders you.
You will be taught how to assess posture in and out of the saddle and how this translates to the difficulties riders have.
Functional Movement
Learn how to assess your functional movement on the ground and how it relates to your riding challenges.
We will work through Muscle Release Techniques and Activation Exercises so you can experience what it feels like to ride with a more functional core.
Riding Assessments
You will be able to put theory to practice on the State of the Art, Racewood Simulators. Learning how your posture affects your core’s ability to function when riding and how your riding posture relates to the challenges in the saddle.
I attended the course to be able to learn more about the core how it works. Issues that arise and ways to correct problems for myself and coaching clients.
My biggest learning point was how unfit/un-supple I am! Even tho I ride a lot, do lots of ground work, and have an active job I was aching the next day. Also theory side exactly what is involved in the core
Unlike the others in my group my second session on the sim was worse than the first. I realised that this was because of lack of stamina and generally poor fitness. This was a really important lesson for me. There was a lot to explain my lack of progress. My horse tends to pull me over her left shoulder and the feedback from the sim suggests that my weak core promotes this and that it has now become my riding style.
I would highly recommend this course to anyone. It gave me a real insight into my riding issues along with a plan to help me progress. I really enjoyed the day and found it to be great value for money
My biggest learning point was learning the correct exercises for your posture. Learning from others who were assessing me, with Clare's guidance, on what they see my weaknesses to be. Which were different to my perception. And realising when on mechanical horse how my lower leg is constantly’on’ the horses sid
This course is relevant for all experience levels. Horse riding is a continuous learning curve, no matter how long you’ve ridden and especially when changing from a horse ridden for years and then a youngster. Great to have an experienced trainer & horse rider who can give you rider specific exercises. Clare is very approachable and this course was informative, interesting, interactive and fun. Doesn’t matter how old you are either to enjoy this course.
My biggest learning point was how important rider fitness is and that it is under estimated. You need to make changes yourself to improve your balance and strength in the saddle.
This course is a great introductory course. Very supportive with like minded people. Thank you Clare, for being non judgmental and caring.
I signed up for the course to explore the effects of use of the rider's core on the horses way of going with the plan of being able to utilize this information both in any future work as an Accredited Professional coach to help riders and alongside work as a Veterinary Physiotherapist to help riders gain the most from their horse during rehabilitation.
I thought the rider course was interesting and eye opening and was a good course for riders working at any level. The course would be good for novice riders to allow them to build on their riding skill in a progressive way and equally could help those who are much more experienced to work on minor issues in their own or their horse's performance
I attended the course because I’ve never felt as balanced and comfortable in the saddle as others appear to be. Both horses i ride have same issues when schooling, so I’ve guessed the problem is most likely me.
Definitely do the course, it’s so worth it. I’m sure that even someone who doesn’t think they have any problem areas would still learn alot about their posture and how it might be affecting the horse’s comfort and way of going. I think the group size was ideal, not too many but enough that we could learn from each other. It was well organised and having the email with the booklet to look at before coming was really helpful. Thank you for doing the course and I felt comfortable asking questions and you were very helpful with everything I asked.
Really enjoyed discovering what my riding position is compared to what I think it is. And learning about the different posture types and how they affect your riding position. Clare is very informative and the course is easy to understand.
it's a excellent course to get proper insight to see how to correct your riding position, and to give your horse clear comfortable aids and understanding.fantastic course.
I attended the course because I knew I was wonky due to a past injury but didn't know how to sort it out.
Well worth going and good value for money!!
I attended the course because my posture is in need of some work and I want to improve my riding for starting a couple of youngsters while I’m not getting any younger. I have a constant interest in biomechanics.
It’s the only course I have seen that looks at posture off, then on a horse. It’s an intense day full of relevant information that I haven’t come across in a rider-centered course before.
I attended the course because I wanted to learn more about the Riders core and I will learn more in a day with you than reading books!!
Clare is ahead of her time and has new information you just won't get from other people. She has huge passion for what she does. I have learnt more from a few sessions with Clare than I did with many from so called experienced instructors
I attended the course to improve my knowledge and awareness of my body (and muscles) on the saddle
A very comprehensive and intensive course for any rider who would like to improve on the saddle and, as a consequence, help their horse. Highly recommended.
I attended the course to expand and apply knowledge about use of core in riding and also to experience the amazing simulators to provide bio feedback.
Excellent insight into use of core when riding and how different people need different exercises to improve their optimal performance. The simulators really enhanced the experience by providing lots of biofeedback.
The course was excellent, really informative, without being overwhelming. I've learned so much about my body posture and how I sit in the saddle and how I ride. All discovered in such a positive and fun way! I have lots to work on but I can already feel a difference when sitting in my saddle. Highly recommended!
Thanks for hosting such a fun and informative course, loved it!
I wanted to attend the course to help me in my journey to improve my fitness to ride. Having had a few years off due to retired horses, living there long lives with me. Possibly 12 years on, it was time to start again before I get to old, I have found riding difficult, things I took for granted before are hard. So I decided to look at myself in the saddle was a good place to start.
Having completed the course, I have been buzzing around telling everyone about my day, even none horsey work colleagues. My friend Nicki, who also attended the course with me, and I, have both been on a high, of enthusiasm for our riding, upon returning home. ****NO DOUBT'S BOOK THE NEXT AVAILABLE COURSE****
Meet Your Coach
The Riders Core Course is delivered personally by Clare.
The combined, qualifications, knowledge and hands-on experience as a UKCC Coach, Fitness Coach, Human Soft Tissue Therapist, and Rider of over 20 years. Makes Clare one of the most qualified Equestrian Fitness Experts in the UK
As well as designing and delivering all of the Rider Specific Workouts for the On Demand Platform.
Clare works with Riders across the world 1:1, providing bespoke programs for Rehab, Returning to Riding, Performance and Adventures
Clare believes Every Rider Can Be Great
What is the Rider Core Course Structure?
- 10am – Welcome & Introduction
- 10:10am – What is your Core – Presentation (30min)
- 10:40am – How Posture Affects Your Core – Presentation (30min)
- 11:10am – Break (10mins)
- 11:20am – Riding Function Demonstration & Practical (1.15hr)
- 12:35pm – Lunch (25mins)
- 1:00pm – Assessing Static Posture – Practical (1hr)
- 2:00pm – Posture, Functional Movement and Riding Relationship – Presentation -(10min)
- 2:10pm – Break (10mins)
- 2:20pm – Muscle Release Technique and Activation (45min)
- 3:00pm – Riding Function Re-Test (45min)
- 3:45pm – Q&A & Next Steps
- 4:00pm – Finish
Chat with Clare
If you have questions, simply call or text Clare:
07920 445 979
Where is the Rider Core Course Held?
The Riders Core Course is held at Racewood in Cheshire, CW6 9AR.
Why is the Course held in Cheshire?
Racewood is the leading manufacturer of riding simulators with the first being designed in 1990 by founder Bill Greenwood.
Their training facilities center in Cheshire provides the use of 2 simulators allowing the participants of this course to have maximum time and enjoyment on the simulators.
The Racewood Training Centre is the only place in the UK where you are able to use multiple such high-spec simulators at one time. This makes the Racewood Centre the perfect place to host this fabulous course.
Facilities: Racewood has its own private car park next to the Training Center.
There is an on-site toilet and shower and a kitchen. Tea/Coffee/Biscuits and juice will all be provided free of charge.
Please bring a packed lunch and snacks to keep your energy levels up throughout the day.
The nearest train station is Delamare Train Station (Station Rd, Delamere, Northwich CW8 2HZ), just 6 miles away.
Who Is This Course For?
This 6 Hour Course of Fun, Interactive and Practical learning is suitable for anyone! Whether you are an everyday rider, or aspiring elite. Perhaps you are a coach who wants to futher your knowledge to help your riders?
Whether you want to:
- Learn More about your Core and how to use it in the saddle.
- Understanding how you can develop control and strength in your Core
- Improve Your Riding ability and performance
- Improve your lower leg stability
- Stop collapsing through transitions
- Become stronger and in more control of your body
- Increase your knowledge and understanding of functional movement. In and out of the saddle
- Have fun and interact with like-minded people
- Coaches – Develop your knowledge and understanding to further help your riders
The only restriction is that the Simulators have a weight capacity of 15 stone. This doesn’t mean that you can’t attend the course, but you won’t be able to use the simulators. There is still plenty for you to learn and develop though!
Why Do the Rider Core Course?
Riders
- At the end of the course, you will have a clear understanding of what your core is.
- You will be able to assess your posture on the ground and in the saddle.
- You will understand why you sometimes struggle in the saddle. Such as leaning, tipping, gripping, grabbing, and/or collapsing.
- You will know how to fix your riding challenges with off-the-horse exercises.
- You make quicker progress with your horse and in your lessons.
- You will be more stable and able and beam with confidence.
- You will be given Postural Workouts to download
Coaches
- At the end of the course, you will have a clear understanding of what your core is so you can help to educate your riders
- You will be able to easily assess riders in the saddle from the ground and without gadgets. To see how their bodies may be affecting their ability to improve their riding.
- Build rapport by being able to identify when a rider is struggling because of physical restrictions and able to offer solutions.
- You will be given Postural Workouts to download
How Much Does The Riders Core Course Cost?
£150
£25 Discount for RiderCise SCR & Bespoke Clients and BHS Accredited Professional Coaches
- 6 Hours of Fun, Interactive and Practical Learning
- Learn What Your Core is and how it helps/hinders your riding
- Discover how to assess your posture
- Ride the simulators to experience how your posture is affecting the function of your core
- Work through simple functional exercises to improve your posture on the ground.
- Put it to the test on the simulators and experience how to transfer using your core in the saddle
There are 8 Spaces available on each course. This ensures that it is a personable, fun and interactive experience for everyone.
You can book for more than one person but you will be required to pay for each person upon booking.
Important Information:
Cancellation Policy: Due to the organisation required for this course and payment of facilities. A cancellation policy will be enforced.
- 14 days or more – 100%
- 14 days or less 0% – Unless space is filled then 100% will be refunded.
Simulator Weight Limit: The Simulators have a maximum weight limit of 15 Stone. You are still able to attend this course but will not be able to use the simulators.
Discounts: If you are an existing RiderCise Client (Bespoke, Strong Confident Riders and On Demand Clients) or a BHS Accredited Professional Coach.
Simply book the preferred date and email me clare@ridercise.co.uk and I will refund your £25 discount.
Chat with Clare
If you have questions, simply call or text Clare:
07920 445 979
Riders Core Course Dates
Saturday 27th July 2024
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Saturday 14th September 2024
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Limited Spaces
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Course Enquiry
If you have any questions about the course or would like to arrange for a private course booking, exclusive to you and your participants. Please fill in the Enquiry Form Below or text 07920 445 979
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