Horse And Rider Dynamics

🚨 New Research Alert! 🚨

I'm excited to share the findings from my latest thesis on optimising rider performance through better posture and muscle activation! 🐴💪

By analysing muscle activity and postural control, I've uncovered crucial insights into how rider asymmetry affects both performance and equine welfare. The research shows that experienced riders display more symmetrical muscle activation patterns, but most importantly mainly in the erector spinae longissimus highlighting the importance of targeted training of this muscle to correct imbalances.

This study also introduces a new, accessible protocol for diagnosing and improving rider asymmetry using the Onform mobile app—revolutionising the way we approach equestrian coaching! 📈

Whether you're a rider, coach, or equine enthusiast, these findings could make a significant difference in your approach to riding and training, ultimately promoting a safer and more harmonious relationship between horse and rider.

Stay tuned for more details and how you can apply these insights in your practice! 🌟

So I am ready to reopen, risk assessments are done, the thermal imaging camera and laptop are charged and I have spent the morning sewing markers on to my new jackets so I no longer have to come within 2m of you! No proper research can happen at the Mark Todd Rider Performance studio until September at the earliest so I can now offer rider biomechanics analysis sessions, riding instruction and thermal imaging assessments throughout the summer. I am fully qualified and insured and hold a DBS check. Gift vouchers are available and when purchased 50% of the purchase will be donated to Centre Point, I cover Kent but outside of Kent there will be a travel cost.