Easing tension
Improve your riding without having to be in the saddle with these dismounted Franklin Method Equestrian exercises
Rider exercises to aid relaxation and posture
STRIVING TO CONSTANTLY improve as riders is key to keeping your horse’s training progressing in the right direction. Not all of this work needs to be done while you’re on board, though. There are lots of exercises you can do off your horse that will have a positive effect on your riding. The Franklin Method is used worldwide to help all types of athletes.
To be a good rider you need coordination and balance in order to follow your horse’s movement. You also need to have the ability to focus mentally. The Franklin
Method will improve your body awareness and train your mind-body connection while also improving your movement. This three-part series will cover key areas of the body that we often struggle with. Give these exercises a go and you’ll soon see an impact on your riding.