IN-PERSON TRAINING IN SPAIN: DEEPEN YOUR PRACTICE, EXPAND YOUR PERSPECTIVE
Become a Certified Spine Trainer and gain the tools to revolutionize your coaching approach—teaching biomechanics with clarity, precision, and confidence.
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SPINE TRAINER DIPLOMA
ONLINE LIVE SESSIONS
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5-DAY IN-PERSON TRAINING
As part of the Spine Trainer Diploma, you have the option to join us for a 5-day in-person intensive just outside of Barcelona, Spain. This immersive experience brings the biomechanics and embodiment tools from the online training into real-time practice—on the ground, in community, and with immediate feedback.
In this intimate setting, you’ll refine your teaching, enhance your own movement, and explore the spine's dynamic role in riding through hands-on exercises, partner work, and group integration. You’ll leave not only with deeper mastery of the material, but with renewed confidence in how you teach it.
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
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Train, Move, and Learn—Together
Being together in person adds a layer of richness that’s impossible to replicate online. You’ll connect with like-minded trainers who are equally passionate about rider biomechanics, functional movement, and elevating their coaching. These five days offer space for shared learning, honest reflection, and professional growth—with conversations that continue over meals, practice sessions, and walks through the Spanish countryside.
This gathering is about more than technique—it's about community, mentorship, and the lasting friendships that emerge when passionate trainers come together with a shared purpose.
REGISTER NOWLOGISTICAL SUPPORT & GROUP TRAVEL COORDINATION
Once our group is confirmed, we’ll connect all participants so we can coordinate travel from the Barcelona airport, share accommodations if desired, and support one another in the journey. Specific details will be discussed after registration, once our cohort is set.
Space is limited to keep this experience personal and impactful—so if you're feeling called to take your certification to the next level, this is your opportunity.
REGISTER NOWWHY THIS TRAINING IS A GAME-CHANGER FOR EQUESTRIAN COACHES
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Have you ever struggled to explain exactly how your riders should move for better balance, control, and fluidity? Traditional training methods don’t always work because they ignore biomechanics and embodied function.
This is where the Spine Trainer Diploma comes in—offering science-backed, proven techniques that create real and lasting transformations.
AN INTERACTIVE, HANDS-ON APPROACH TO EQUESTRIAN TRAINING
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Over 5 immersive days, you’ll gain a deep understanding of biomechanics, movement, and embodied function—all tailored specifically for equestrians. Unlike traditional programs that rely solely on theory, this course is fully interactive and hands-on. You won’t just study biomechanics; you’ll experience it firsthand, developing an intuitive feel for movement that makes it easier to apply, refine, and teach effectively.
TURN THEORY INTO ACTION FOR LASTING TRANSFORMATION
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By the time you graduate, you’ll have a deep perspective on rider biomechanics, equipped with proven, practical tools that you can immediately implement in coaching and training. Through mind-body exercises, guided imagery, and functional movement techniques, you’ll build a powerful coaching toolbox to create lasting improvements in balance, stability, and coordination—both in and out of the saddle.
MULTIPLY YOUR IMPACT WITH BALLS, BANDS & FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENTS
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You’ll discover how to utilize innovative training aids such as Balls, Bands, and specialized equipment to enhance rider awareness, control, and movement efficiency. These scientifically backed tools will accelerate rider progress, allowing you to deliver faster, more visible results. As a certified trainer, you’ll stand out as a biomechanics expert, equipped with a structured system that transforms how riders move, communicate, and perform.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
(Total Value: $3,200+ – Yours for Just $2,300!)
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✓ 5 Full Days of Live Training (In-Person)
✓ Online Live Training ($1,800 value) to deepen your biomechanics expertise
✓ Unlimited access to the Equestrian online education area “Train Your Seat Online” (including videos and student resources)
✓ Equestrian Ball Workshop Series (Retail Value: $547)
✓ Train Your Seat Fundamentals
✓ Membership to Trainer Forum International Community
✓ Train Your Seat Equestrian Spine Trainer Manual
✓Official Trainer License – Become a Certified Spine Trainer!
Space is very limited in this training and we do anticipate it will be fill quickly.
CLAIM YOUR SPOT NOWSPINE TRAINER DIPLOMA COURSE SCHEDULE
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Weekend Intensives (8 AM - 11 AM MST)
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September 27-28 (Sat-Sun)
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October 11-12 (Sat-Sun)
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November 15-16 (Sat-Sun)
Weekly Classes (11 AM - 1 PM MST)
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September 9 – Welcome Call & Fundamentals
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September 22 – Spinal Joints & Movement
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October 2 – Muscles of the Spine in Motion
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October 7 – Fascia & Elastic Support of the Spine
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October 20 – Teaching the Spine: Cueing & Imagery
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November 3 – Trainer Pedagogy & Biomechanics in Lessons
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November 12 – Case Studies & Movement Analysis
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December 3 – Final Integration & Application
Schedule Subject to Change: This schedule is a guideline and may be adjusted as needed to best support learning. While changes are rare, some topics may be covered more quickly or require additional time.
SPINE TRAINING MANUAL
YOUR BIOMECHANICS BLUEPRINT
Gain access to the 100+ page Train Your Seat™ Spine Trainer Manual—a comprehensive, science-based guide that deepens your understanding of spinal biomechanics in equestrian movement. This manual explores the functional anatomy of the spine, including vertebrae, joints, intervertebral discs, and connective tissues. It covers how muscular and fascial systems influence rider posture, flexibility, and coordination, along with the essential role of breathing, alignment, and the central axis in maintaining dynamic balance. Designed with both clarity and application in mind, the manual bridges anatomical theory with real-world coaching strategies, making it an invaluable resource for trainers who want to improve rider performance through a deeper connection to movement. With detailed illustrations and practical teaching cues, it’s your go-to reference for helping riders move with more awareness, efficiency, and harmony in the saddle.
SNEAK PEAK:
INSIDE THE TRAIN YOUR SEAT™ SPINE TRAINER MODULES
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This comprehensive certification program is designed to give you a deep, practical understanding of spinal biomechanics and its role in equestrian movement. Through interactive learning, structured movement sequences, and hands-on applications, you’ll gain the skills to assess, correct, and refine rider posture, stability, and balance.
INTRODUCTION OF THE SPINE
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This module provides a foundational understanding of the spine’s anatomy and biomechanics, exploring its vital role in rider alignment, posture, and communication with the horse. You’ll learn how the spine functions as a dynamic support structure, allowing for balance and adaptability in the saddle.
THE JOINTS OF THE SPINE
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This module explores the movable joints between vertebrae that allow the spine to flex, extend, and rotate. You’ll learn how joint mobility affects rider fluidity, coordination, and the ability to absorb motion while maintaining a stable and responsive seat.
THE INTERVERTEBRAL DISCS
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In this module, we examine the structure and function of the intervertebral discs—cushion-like pads that sit between each vertebra. You’ll understand how they contribute to shock absorption, spinal mobility, and how their health directly influences a rider’s comfort and movement.
THE LIGAMENTS OF THE SPINE
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This module highlights the ligament systems that stabilize and support the spinal column. You’ll explore how these connective tissues help maintain postural integrity and limit excessive movement, playing a key role in a rider’s spinal safety and structure under load.
ATLANTO-OCCIPITAL JOINT
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Dive into the biomechanics of the joint between the skull and the top of the spine. This module reveals how this joint supports head balance, visual focus, and upper body alignment—essential elements for coordinated and relaxed riding.
INTRODUCTION TO MUSCLES
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This module introduces the basic principles of muscle anatomy and function, laying the groundwork for understanding how muscle systems work in harmony with the spine. You’ll explore how muscular coordination supports balanced posture and effective riding mechanics.
ERECTOR SPINAE MUSCLES
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In this module, we explore the long, powerful muscles that run along the back of the spine. You’ll learn how the erector spinae group contributes to upright posture, spinal extension, and sustained strength during riding activities.
THE RIBS
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This module focuses on the ribcage as a structural and functional component of the torso. You’ll examine how rib mobility and alignment affect breathing, spinal motion, and the rider’s ability to maintain fluid upper body movement.
FASCIA OF THE LOWER BACK
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Explore the connective tissue network that integrates muscles and movement in the lower back. This module reveals how fascia influences spinal mobility, stability, and how restrictions in this area can impact overall rider biomechanics.
THE CORE
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This module explores the core as a central support system for the spine and pelvis. You’ll learn how to engage and strengthen key muscle groups to improve postural control, dynamic stability, and coordinated movement in the saddle.
THE CENTRAL AXIS
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In this module, we introduce the concept of the central axis—a vertical line through the rider’s body that supports balance and alignment. You’ll discover how cultivating awareness of this axis leads to better symmetry, responsiveness, and harmony with the horse’s movement.
NOT SURE IF THIS PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR YOU? LET CHAT
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BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE DISCOVERY CALL
We understand that investing in a professional certification is a big decision. That’s why we’re offering a completely free, no-obligation discovery call to:
- Discuss your training & career goals
- Help you determine if this certification aligns with your needs
- Answer any questions about the program, payment plans, and what to expect
MEET YOUR MENTOR
ALYSEN STARKO-BOWES
Founder of Train Your Seat Equestrian Training & Rider Biomechanics
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Alysen Starko-Bowes is the founder of Train Your Seat®, an international rider biomechanics education program. With a background in psychology, competitive dance, and extensive training in kinesiology, biomechanics, and imagery, she helps equestrians move with precision, fluidity, and feel. Alysen developed her approach after years of studying mind-body movement and now certifies trainers around the world in teaching anatomically-informed, embodied rider coaching that improves performance and partnership.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS THINK:
“This course will fundamentally change the way you ride and the way you coach others. The knowledge and the experience of feeling the change in your own body as you apply what you have learned by either working with the simulator yourself of coaching others through the process will set you apart from other trainers in the market. It is worth the investment in both time and money.”
Yolanda Delport
Train Your Seat Rider Biomechanics Trainer, Biomechanics & Centred Riding Trainer, FEI Dressage Steward
“I have attended many online courses in different topics. This one with Alysen Starko-Bowes at Train Your Seat is really world class. For me, this is much better than going to a course in person. Having the opportunity to re-watch the webinars several times is fantastic. And thanks to all my classmates who shared all their wisdom during the course. Hope to meet you next course!”
- Pernilla Elving
Train Your Seat Rider Biomechanics Trainer, Franklin Method® Equestrian Spine Trainer, Väderstad Sweden
“Practical learning through experience, movement, anatomy and biomechanics has made all the difference for me. Both personally and in working with clients. Results come so much faster!”
- Janneke Jansen
Train Your Seat Rider Biomechanics Trainer Franklin Method® Level 1 Educator, Zundert Netherlands
“Train Your Seat connects beautifully to the knowledge I already had, so I can weave it effortlessly into my lessons and even in horse coaching sessions. For me, it’s a great foundation and it gives immediate visible and tangible results.”
- Joyce van Asselt
Train Your Seat Rider Biomechanics Trainer
"Truly one of the best distance learning courses"
I have taken a lot of distance learning courses and this was truly one of the best. Very pedagogic and all the exercises meant that I did not get tired during the four hours. For me, this is much better than going on a course live. Having the opportunity to watch webinar several times is fantastic
"Complex topics are explained in a simple, straightforward way"
Overall I really enjoyed the course! Alysen has a way of explaining even complex topics in a simple, straightforward way which I really appreciated as someone who has had zero previous training on anatomy. I will definitely be back for another one
"What I love when teaching is how clients get instant feedback"
Overall I really enjoyed the course! Alysen has a way of explaining even complex topics in a simple, straightforward way which I really appreciated as someone who has had zero previous training on anatomy. I will definitely be back for another one
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