Horse Rider Pilates

24/08/2024

ZOOM Horse Rider Pilates Thursdays 6.15pm starting on September 5th.
£8 a class (pay £32 monthly by standing order) 48 weeks of the year (not between Christmas and New Year, Easter weekend or the last 2 weeks of August).

Email: [email protected] or WhatsApp Sonja on 07968810495 to book a place.

Recording available for one week after each class to catch up if you miss a class.

You will need: a mat, head cushion (or folded towel). Buy from us: gym ball £15, foam roller £16.50, band £5, small ball £5, sticky socks £5.

Set up your phone/tablet or laptop to see you from the side (as in the photos below). I can see you all on my big screen, instruct, correct and give homework. You can choose to see everyone or just me.

24/08/2024

Check out our YouTube channel for videos about posture assessment in standing and in the saddle, gym ball exercises and dressage simulator videos:

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22/07/2024

New Studio Pilates sessions for Horse Rider Pilates - one to one £50, two to one £25 each at Longfield, Binsted Road, Blacknest, Alton, Hampshire GU34 4QA.

To book:
WhatsApp Sonja 07968810495 or email [email protected]

Equipment includes:
- Reformer with tower
- Cadillac tower
- Two sizes of spine corrector depending on your height (fully adjustable)
- Ladder barrel (bring your own saddle to perfect your position, make alterations and recommendations)
- Wunda-chair
- Gym ball
- Trampet
- Saddle chair
- Balimo stool

Taught by Sonja Fitzpatrick (Chartered Physiotherapist for humans, Pilates Instructore and BHSAI Stage 4 riding instructor).

If you want to improve your seat, sitting trot, half halt, half pass and the harmony with your horse, Horse Rider Pilates is for you. A high intensity 60 minute session full of specific rider related detail including how to use your seat bones and pelvis as an aid, how to incorporate stirrup stepping into your riding, and much much more. Prepare to be challenged both mentally and physically. Your horse(s) will thank you for it!

To book:
WhatsApp Sonja 07968810495 or email [email protected]

22/07/2024

New Horse Rider Pilates classes starting on Monday September 2nd 2024 at @5.15pm, 6.15pm & possibly 7.15pm at Bentley Memorial Hall, Alton Road, Bentley, Hampshire GU10 5NB. No previous Pilates experience required. All level of riders from happy hackers to Grand Prix dressage riders. Plenty of parking in the car park then walk round the front to the other side door (see photo).

To book:
WhatsApp Sonja 07968810495 or email [email protected]

Horse Rider Pilates is a Pilates equipment class using gym balls, foam rollers, Pilates rings, small balls and bands for happy hackers, Grand Prix dressage riders, show jumpers, eventers, dressage riders and jockeys. Taught by Sonja Fitzpatrick (Chartered Physiotherapist for humans, Pilates Instructor and BHSAI Stage 4 riding instructor. If you want to improve your seat, sitting trot, half halt, half pass and the harmony with your horse, Horse Rider Pilates is for you. A high intensity 45 minute class full of specific rider related detail including how to use your seat (seat bones and pelvis) as an aid, how to incorporate stirrup stepping into your riding, and much much more. Prepare to be challenged both mentally and physically. Your horse(s) will thank you for it!

£10 cash pay as you go or £8 when you pay £32 monthly by standing order.

Come 15 minutes early to your first class to complete a registration form and buy a gym ball £15 and sticky Pilates socks £5.

Equipment provided:
Mats, head cushions, foam rollers, rings, small balls and bands.

To book:
WhatsApp Sonja 07968810495 or email [email protected]

01/01/2024

NOW ON ZOOM on Thursdays at 6.15pm. Horse Rider Pilates equipment classes £8 (pay £32 a month). Recording available for one week after the class.
Email: [email protected] to book a place or comment below.

An intensive 45 minute workout including gym ball exercises like these (and many more using Pilates rings, small balls and bands). Classes are taught by Chartered Physiotherapists who are also Pilates Instructors and either qualified to teach riding or have ridden all their lives, competing in a variety of disciplines including dressage, show jumping and eventing. Classes are suitable for jockeys, happy hackers, dressage riders, show jumpers and eventers.

Prepare to learn something new, be challenged and have fun! Your horse(s) will love you for it! 🐴❤️

You will need: mat, head cushion (or folded towel), gym ball, small Pilates ball and Pilates band and sticky Pilates socks.

WhatsApp Sonja 07968810495
or
Email: [email protected]
to book a place.

01/01/2024

Happy New Year to all our Horse Rider Pilates clients and your horses! Classes start this Thursday 4th January. I hope you have been having some fun with your gym balls! Link in comments for Horse gym balls! 🥳🎉🎊

25/09/2023

SPACES LEFT IN THE 5.15pm and 6.15pm class: HORSE RIDER PILATES equipment classes Thursday 5.15pm and 6.15pm at Headley Village Hall, Church Lane, Headley Surrey KT18 6LD. £10 pay as you go in September and £8 if you pay £32 a month from October (save £96 or you can miss 12 classes a year).
Email: [email protected] to book a place or comment below.

An intensive 45 minute workout including gym ball exercises like these (and many more using Pilates rings, small balls, bands, and foam rollers). Classes are taught by Chartered Physiotherapists who are also Pilates Instructors and either qualified to teach riding or have ridden all their lives, competing in a variety of disciplines including dressage, show jumping and eventing. Classes are suitable for jockeys, happy hackers, dressage riders, show jumpers and eventers.

Prepare to learn something new, be challenged and have fun! Your horse(s) will love you for it! 🐴❤️

Bring your own: mat, head cushion or folded towel.
Also bring your own (or buy from us): gym ball £12, small Pilates ball £5 and Pilates band £3, and sticky Pilates socks £5.
Please come 15 minutes early to your first class to complete a registration from and buy any equipment you don't have.
***Please note we do not sell mats or head cushions.***

Email: [email protected]
to book a place starting with 5.15pm or 6.15pm September £10 pay as you go. Monthly payments will start from October.

18/09/2023

SPACES LEFT IN THE 5.15pm class:
HORSE RIDER PILATES equipment classes starting Thursday 5.15pm and 6.15pm at Headley Village Hall, Church Lane, Headley Surrey KT18 6LD. £10 pay as you go in September and £8 if you pay £32 a month from October (save £96 or you can miss 12 classes a year).
Email: [email protected] to book a place or comment below.

An intensive 45 minute workout including gym ball exercises like these (and many more using Pilates rings, small balls, bands, and foam rollers). Classes are taught by Chartered Physiotherapists who are also Pilates Instructors and either qualified to teach riding or have ridden all their lives, competing in a variety of disciplines including dressage, show jumping and eventing. Classes are suitable for jockeys, happy hackers, dressage riders, show jumpers and eventers.

Prepare to learn something new, be challenged and have fun! Your horse(s) will love you for it! 🐴❤️

Bring your own: mat, head cushion or folded towel.
Also bring your own (or buy from us): gym ball £12, small Pilates ball £5 and Pilates band £3, and sticky Pilates socks £5.
Please come 15 minutes early to your first class to complete a registration from and buy any equipment you don't have.
***Please note we do not sell mats or head cushions.***

Email: [email protected]
to book a place starting with 5.15pm or 6.15pm September £10 pay as you go. Monthly payments will start from October.

04/09/2023

HORSE RIDER PILATES equipment classes starting Thursday 14th September 5.15pm and 6.15pm at Headley Village Hall, Church Lane, Headley Surrey KT18 6LD. £10 pay as you go in September and £8 if you pay £32 a month from October (save £96 or you can miss 12 classes a year).
Email: [email protected] to book a place or comment below.

An intensive 45 minute workout including gym ball exercises like these (and many more using Pilates rings, small balls, bands, and foam rollers). Classes are taught by Chartered Physiotherapists who are also Pilates Instructors and either qualified to teach riding or have ridden all their lives, competing in a variety of disciplines including dressage, show jumping and eventing. Classes are suitable for jockeys, happy hackers, dressage riders, show jumpers and eventers.

Prepare to be amazed, challenged and have fun! Your horse(s) will love you for it! 🐴❤️

Bring your own: mat, head cushion or folded towel.
Also bring your own (or buy from us): gym ball £12, small Pilates ball £5 and Pilates band £3, sticky Pilates socks £5.
Please come 15 minutes early to your first class to complete a registration from and buy any equipment you don't have.
***Please note we do not sell mats or head cushions.***

Email: [email protected]
to book a place starting with 5.15pm or 6.15pm September 14th, 21st and 28th £10 pay as you go. Monthly payments can start in October.

04/09/2023

HORSE RIDER PILATES INSTRUCTORS:
Alexandra (Alicky) Moyle is a Chartered Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor. Her final dissertation was on the biomechanics of dressage riding. She started riding before she could walk and started participating in all Pony Club activities at a young age. She competed at the National Championships in both the Show Jumping and Eventing teams on her Intermediate Event horse. She also has a passion for dressage which was inspired by living down the road from Carl Hester as a child. She was lucky enough to have lessons with him as well as some of the top Eventers in the area.
Alicky says, “I love teaching Horse Rider Pilates because the gym ball, Pilates small ball, band, rings and rollers offer so many possibilities to challenge riders, giving them better balance and core control, which in turn massively improves their riding.”

21/08/2023

HORSE RIDER PILATES equipment classes starting Thursday 14th September 5.15pm and 6.15pm at Headley Village Hall, Church Lane, Headley Surrey KT18 6LD.
Email: [email protected] to book a place.

An intensive 45 minute workout including gym ball exercises like these (and many more using Pilates rings, small balls, bands, and foam rollers). Classes are taught by Chartered Physiotherapists who are also Pilates Instructors and either qualified to teach riding or have ridden all their lives, competing in a variety of disciplines including dressage, show jumping and eventing. Classes are suitable for jockeys, happy hackers, dressage riders, show jumpers and eventers. Horse Rider Pilates equipment classes are starting in the evening in September and will include exercises like these and so much more. 48 weeks of the year £10 pay as you go or £8 a class if you pay £32 monthly - save £96 which is equivalent to getting 12 classes free a year! Prepare to be amazed, challenged and have fun! Your horse(s) will love you for it! 🐴❤️
Email: [email protected] to book a place starting with 5.15pm or 6.15pm September 14th, 21st and 28th £10 pay as you go. Monthly payments can start in October.
Bring your own: mat, head cushion or folded towel.
Also bring your own (or buy from us): gym ball £12, small Pilates ball £5 and Pilates band £3.
Please come 15 minutes early to your first class to complete a registration from and buy any equipment you don't have.
***Please note we do not sell mats or head cushions.***

18/08/2023

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18/08/2023

HORSE RIDER PILATES INSTRUCTORS:
Chloe Sakellariou is a Chartered Physiotherapist and qualified mat and reformer Pilates Instructor with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute. Chloe has ridden all her life having done Pony Club activities and competitions when she was younger. She then went onto training and competing at Wellington Riding School in eventing. Chloe has a passion for showjumping, cross country and dressage having competed in all areas on various different horses that she shared and loaned throughout her life.
Chloe says, “What I love most about teaching Horse Rider Pilates is helping riders feel amazing by improving their flexibility, strength and balance. I believe this gives them the confidence to do what they love by challenging themselves as they progress in their Pilates journey.”

18/08/2023

HORSE RIDER PILATES INSTRUCTORS:
Sonja Fitzpatrick is a Chartered Physiotherapist, Pilates Instructor and BHSAI Stage 4 Riding Instructor. She has taught Horse Rider Pilates for many years on the mat and using all types of Pilates equipment. She also teaches on the dressage simulator at Wildwoods Riding Centre, Headley, Surrey and on horse back at Wildwoods Riding Centre and other local yards in the Epsom and Headley area. Sonja has ridden all her life starting with all Pony Club activities and competitions from Prince Phillip mounted games to qualifying for the Individual National Pony Club Eventing Championships at Stoneleigh. In her teens she focussed on Show Jumping with the BSJA. She also drove horses and carriages for a wedding company when she was a student Physiotherapist. Now she competes in dressage at Advanced Medium on her 16.3hh KWPN as well as enjoying hacking and pole clinics.
Sonja says, “I love teaching Horse Rider Pilates because it is so rewarding to see riders improve their core strength, stamina, balance and body awareness which ultimately makes them better riders. They love the classes and their horse(s) love them for doing it too!” ♥️

18/08/2023

Horse Rider Pilates on the Dressage Simulator:Sonja Fitzpatrick teaches Horse Rider Pilates on the dressage simulator at Wildwoods Riding Centre, Headley, Surrey, KT20 5BH. The Racewood Dressage Simulator has sensors on the reins and horse's sides showing rein pressure, leg pressure and your weight distribution in the saddle on the screen in front of you. Bring your own saddle and learn how to ride sitting trot, passage and piaffe as well as lateral movements and flying changes. This is a great way to refine your aids, improve your posture, balance and co-ordination in the saddle and especially for addressing crookedness. There is also a huge mirror to one side so you can see what your body is doing as well as the feedback from the Instructor and the screen. Hats, boots and gloves must be worn for safety and insurance reasons.
2 people 30 minutes each £60 per rider.
Email: Sonja@Horse Rider Pilates.co.uk for enquiries or to make a booking.

18/08/2023

ZOOM Horse Rider Pilates classes include gym ball exercises like these and many more using gym balls, small balls and bands. Classes are taught by Sonja Fitzpatrick (Chartered Physiotherapist for humans, Pilates Instructor and BHSAI Stage 4 riding instructor). Sonja has ridden all her life, competing in a variety of disciplines including dressage, show jumping and eventing. Classes are suitable for happy hackers to Grand Prix dressage riders, show jumpers, eventers and jockeys. A high intensity 45 minute class full of specific rider related detail including how to use your seat (seat bones and pelvis) as an aid, how to incorporate stirrup stepping into your riding, and much much more. ZOOM Horse Rider Pilates classes are starting at 6.15pm on Thursday 5th September 2024 and will include exercises like these and so much more. £8 a class (£32 monthly by standing order 48 weeks of the year) not between Christmas and New Year, Easter weekend or the last 2 weeks of August. Prepare to be amazed, challenged and have fun! Your horse(s) will love you for it! 🐴❤️
Email: [email protected] or WhatsApp Sonja on 07968810495 to book a place.