EQ - Equisense Systems, Inc.

Few people would argue that there should be some kind of mechanical horse simulator that horseback riders can use to exercise, improve fitness, rehab from an injury, and train on for “riding real horses.” All other athletes have a means to train and practice their skills. If you were a cyclist, you’d have a stationary bike in your home. Baseball players have batting cages, boxers have punching bags, golfers have driving ranges, and basketball players have a basketball hoops in their driveways.

So if you’re a horseback rider, why not have a stationary, mechanical horse that simulates riding so you can improve overall fitness and practice skills?  After all, horseback riders are athletes too!

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Are you a rider who waited in line at WEG or Equine Affaire for a live demonstration of our revolutionary EQ SmartTack system? Are you eager to experience its incredible benefits again? Have you heard about how using the EQ SmartTack with a qualified instructor can produce remarkable, immediate and sustained performance improvement? Can’t wait to try it for yourself?

Are you a riding instructor who wants to explore how the EQ SmartTack and Equicizer may benefit your business and your students? Are you a competitive rider who wants to get a jump on the competition? Or, perhaps you’re thinking about purchasing an Equicizer, but want to personally experience its benefits first. If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, then we have exciting news for you! Click here to read the rest.

Canter Depart Questions 

I probably get more questions about the canter than anything else. So here are my answers to your frequently asked questions.

Training Tips

When working on correcting your position, focus on your seat FIRST. Check that you're sitting centered and straight with equal weight on each seatbone. Imagine your seatbones are plugged into the saddle like a plug is inserted into a light socket. After that, you can make corrections for your upper and lower body.

 

If You Can Pat Your Head and Rub Your Stomach, You Can Put Your Dressage Horse on the Bit

Putting your dressage horse on the bit is really as simple as patting your head and rubbing your stomach.

As long as you know the ingredients that make up the aid that puts your horse on the bit, you can connect him. And the great news is that aid is as simple, clear, and uncomplicated as closing your legs and asking your horse to go from halt to walk. Read more...