Lisa Miller
July 24, 2019 23:30
I am a current client of Robert Hanson Pilates and have been training with Robert over a year. I sought out Robert because one of his training specialities is equestrian pilates. After meeting Robert for the first time I was enamored with his knowledge of the equestrian world and was extremely excited that he too was a rider.
Robert's background only solidified that he would be the perfect trainer for me. I knew he would totally understand my goals to better my riding. I explained the weaknesses that were preventing me from becoming the rider I aspired to be. Robert's training focused on the concern that my horse and I on certain levels were not connecting due to a lack of muscle strength and incorrect positioning. Robert designed a program that was customized to my personal goals. Robert began by correcting my posture, improving my abdominal strength and correcting the most challenging of my weaknesses, legs, ankles, heels. It was important to realize that my horse was acting adversely to me because I was not affectively communicating with my body or riding aids. Exercising with the pilates equipment, Robert has taught me body awareness and how to affectively use my body to communicate with my horse.
To summarize, after one year of training with Robert's equestrian pilates I now have a very responsive and happy horse. My riding trainers are overwhelmed with the incredible strides I have progressed with equitation, jumping and my over all riding. Because of Robert's specialized training for equestrians, I can now say my horse and I are now on the same journey.