Springborg’s Bluette: 1992 – 2018
Bluette became a part of my life in June of 2001. She was my first horse after injuries had left my wondering if I could ride again. She made it possible.
Bluette was a beautiful and proud chestnut Danish warmblood mare. She had the skills and sensitivity I wanted and needed to […]
Here is an article I wrote for RiderFitness “Helping equestrians to become physically, mentally and emotionally fit to ride”
I have had the great fortune of riding most of my life. When I left the practice of medicine in the context of personal injury, I turned my focus to riding biomechanics – for myself – […]
For the past several years I have been studying Buddhist philosophy and meditation, and trying to establish a daily meditation practice. Like many pursuits, it is hard. It is hard to be diligent and disciplined and devote the time each day for meditation. But when I do, I am calmer, happier, and more at ease. […]
Last spring I posted a blog about my kittens, Pema and Punna, with photos of how they “participate” in my RiderPilates group classes. Pema and Punna ar
e both much bigger (I mean, much bigger!!!), but are no less enthusiastic about joining with my clients in […]
Improve your body awareness, posture, and hip and shoulder joint mobility, for healthy, balanced, efficient riding (or other activity).
Under Beth’s watchful eye, off-horse private pilates sessions help you understand and work with your posture and movement challenges.
Small group exercise classes help you improve your posture, balance, coordination, and flexibility, and have fun doing so!
Riding lessons help find your supported posture allowing you to move with your horse in a logical, rhythmic, and balanced way.
A discussion of what it takes to ride well, this book includes basic human anatomy, off-horse exercises, rider stories, and health implications.
Take time to care for yourself as a rider-athlete, and enjoy your equine partner for years to come.