
Challenge Directory:
Embodied Rider Biomechanics™️Â
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Below, you’ll find all the videos for each week, organized by topics and days. Simply click on the video titles to watch, and check out the captions below for helpful tips and insights!
NAVIGATION
Concentration
EPIC Framework
Proprioception
Riding with Imagery – Metaphors
Riding with Imagery – Self Talk
Mental Rehearsal
Coordination
Finding You Hip Joint
Planes of Movement in PelvisÂ
Imagery for the Hip Joint in the Saddle
Find Your Seat Bones
Movement of the Seat BonesÂ
Ball Exercise for Your SeatÂ
Imagery for the Sacrum
Breathing – Find Your Diaphragm
Breathing –Movement of Your Diaphragm
Breathing –Train Your DiaphragmÂ
Shoulder Tension ReleaseÂ
Imagery for Shoulders in the SaddleÂ
Finding your Central Axis Â
Imagery for your Central Axis Â
Day 1: ConcentrationÂ
Trainer: Eloise Venter from South Africa @Equibalance
Learn the art of focus to enhance your connection with your horse. Build concentration as a foundational skill for riding.
Day 2: EPIC Framework
Trainer: Eva Beun - Lekkerkerker from the Netherlands @eefentjes_skipslestin
 Discover techniques to stay present in the moment while maintaining control and awareness of your movement.
Day 3:Â Proprioception
Trainer: Pamela in 't Veld
 Tune into your body’s natural ability to sense movement and position for improved stability in the saddle.
Day 4: Riding with Imagery – Metaphors
 Trainer: Betina Buus Rasmussen from the Danmark @betinabuus
Use creative imagery to visualize and embody movement patterns that improve riding posture and performance.
Day 5: Riding with Imagery – Self Talk
 Trainer: Alejandra and Jessica
Develop positive internal dialogue to boost confidence and refine your technique.
Day 6:Â Mental Rehearsal
 Trainer: Julie Malcolm from New Zealand @Ridewell TrainwellÂ
Practice riding through mental visualization to enhance your performance before you get in the saddle.
Day 7: CoordinationÂ
 Trainer: Chantal
Hone your motor skills and coordination for better harmony with your horse.
Day 8:Â Finding You Hip JointÂ
 Trainer: Hannah Irons
Explore the anatomy and movement of your hip joint for better balance and fluidity.
Day 9:Â Planes of Movement in PelvisÂ
 Trainer: Margaret Mellor
Understand how your pelvis moves in multiple planes to maintain stability and adapt to your horse’s motion.
Day 10:Â Imagery for the Hip Joint in the Saddle
 Trainer: Alejandra Gonzáles
Learn imagery techniques to connect with and activate your hip joints while riding.
Day 11: Find Your Seat Bones
 Trainer: Emma Malone
Locate and engage your seat bones for better alignment and communication with your horse.
Day 12:Â Movement of the Seat BonesÂ
 Trainer: Lisa Goodhart
Master subtle seat bone movements to direct your horse with precision.
Day 13: Ball Exercise for Your SeatÂ
 Trainer: Janneke Jansen from the Netherland @DeRuiterschool; https://www.deruiterschool.nl/
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Trainer: Julie Malcolm from the New Zealand @RidewellTrainwellÂ
Try this simple yet effective exercise to improve pelvic flexibility and mobility.
Day 14: Imagery for the Sacrum
 Trainer: Hayley Jonker from the South Africa @ www.centrelinecollective.co.za
Use imagery to connect with and balance your sacrum for improved lower body biomechanics.
Day 15: Breathing – Find Your Diaphragm
Trainer: Janneke Jansen from the Netherland @DeRuiterschool; https://www.deruiterschool.nl/
Locate your diaphragm and learn to control your breathing to improve focus and calmness in the saddle.
Day 16: Breathing –Feel the Movement of Your Diaphragm
 Trainer: Paula Ohlin Paula from the Spain @ https://paulaohlin.com/
Explore the natural movement of your diaphragm and its impact on posture and balance.
Day 17: Breathing –Train Your DiaphragmÂ
 Trainer: Paula Ohlin Paula from the Spain @ https://paulaohlin.com/
Use a resistance band to strengthen your diaphragm and enhance your core stability.
Day 18: Shoulder Tension ReleaseÂ
 Trainer: Alysen Starko-Bowes from the Canada @ https://www.trainyourseatonline.com/
Visualize and relax your shoulders using effective imagery to free up tension and improve alignment.
Day 19:Imagery for Shoulders in the SaddleÂ
 Trainer: Jessica Donders
Apply shoulder alignment techniques for a balanced and controlled upper body while riding.
Day 20: Finding your Central Axis Â
 Trainer: Heather Broadhead from the London @ https://www.heatherbroadhead.ca/
Discover your body’s central axis and its importance for balance and control.
Day 21: Imagery for your Central Axis Â
 Trainer: Trish Tweddell
Practice staying aligned with your central axis to ride with greater precision and ease.