Rider biomechanics refers to the study of the body mechanics and movement patterns of horse riders. It involves understanding how riders interact with their horses to achieve optimal performance, balance, and communication. This includes analysing posture, position, alignment, balance, and movement efficiency to improve riding skills, prevent injuries, and enhance the connection between horse and rider.
ider Biomechanics
Mechanical Horse Sessions
One of the best ways to focus on the Biomechanics of the rider is through mechanical horse sessions.
The mechanical horse is a great tool for any rider, from novice to advanced level. It is a great way to look at us as a rider without the influence of a real horse. At Reformed Riders we use Racewood mechanical horses, which are specifically built to simulate equestrian sports. They are designed to mimic the movements of a real horse, providing riders with a platform to practice their skills, such as balance, posture, and rhythm, in a controlled environment. These simulators are adjustable to simulate different gaits, speeds, and movements, providing valuable training opportunities for riders of all levels.
A typical rider biomechanics session starts with allowing riders to learn how to use the simulator. This is then followed by a full body position analysis and body awareness exercises. These sessions are about becoming aware of your body, its function and how this can affect your horse's way of going. Sessions will include specific exercises for improvement of your ridden position. Focusing specifically on you and your needs as a rider.
Sessions can be block-booked and can be booked for individuals or groups. With sessions available for all ages and levels of riders from just starting to those competing at top levels.
Dave the dressage Simulator
Dave the dressage simulator is our new addition to the Reformed Rider Family. Dave is stabled in our specially designed simulator and studio. Which has been carefully created to ensure you get the best experience possible. And is stabled in Billericay, Essex.
Click the button below to find out more about Dave, what he does and how he can help you!
TASTER SESSIONS
Want to just have a go and see what it’s all about?
Book a TASTER session.
The starting point for new riders. A chance to experience the Reformed Riders approach, understand how rider biomechanics can influence performance, and identify the rider’s key areas to work on. Can be done in private or group sessions and is open to all ages and abilities. Come and meet Dave and see what the hype is all about.
TASTER 1-1
30 minutes - £40.00
Your first introduction to Dave.
Come and experience the Racewood mechanical horse and discover what makes Reformed Riders different.
You’ll start by getting to know Dave, before choosing between a basic rider biomechanics experience or a fun ride through Dave’s Adventure Zone.
The biomechanics option gives you a snapshot of your rider position, helping you discover some of your individual strengths and areas to work on.
Perfect for riders who want to try something new, discover Dave or get a taste of the Reformed Riders approach.
GROUP - 1 HOUR
60 minutes - £80.00 (2-3 riders)
Bring a friend and experience Dave together.
The perfect option for riding buddies, friends or small groups who want to try something different.
You’ll learn how Dave works and then take turns experiencing the simulator, with the choice of a basic rider biomechanics session or a fun ride in the Adventure Zone.
A great way to learn, have a laugh and discover more about your riding together.
Ideal for friends, riding buddies or small groups.
GROUP - 2 HOURS
2 hours - £160.00 (2-6 riders)
Make it a group experience.
With two hours, there’s plenty of time for everyone to get involved and experience what Dave can do.
Choose to focus on rider biomechanics, a fun ride, or a mixture of both, depending on what your group would like to get from the session.
Perfect for riding yards, groups of friends, Pony Clubs, riding clubs, birthday celebrations, hen parties and special occasions.
The group price can be shared between your riders, making this a great-value way to experience Reformed Riders together.
RIDER BIOMECHANICS ASSESSMENTS
Want a ridden assessment to learn more about you, your riding position, and how it affects your horse?
Book a Rider Biomechanics Assessment Session
A comprehensive assessment to establish the rider’s individual movement patterns, asymmetries, mobility restrictions, strength deficits and areas affecting their position and effectiveness in the saddle.
Rider Biomechanics Assessment
50 minutes - £65.00 per rider
The sessions start with us learning about the simulator, so we can become familiar with how it works and feels. This is followed by a rider assessment, completed using the Racewood assessment screen. We then go through the analysis, learning about our bodies, areas of strength and weakness, how this could affect our horses, and some suggested exercises for improvement.
Includes:
▫️ Full rider assessment
▫️ Analysis of posture, symmetry and movement
▫️ Position assessment on the simulator
▫️ Personalised feedback
▫️ Clear recommendations for improvement
Perfect for riders of all ages and abilities.
** Available with any Reformed Riders Coach
📍Location: Billericay, Essex
💎 Rider Biomechanics Assessment - Diamond 💎
1 hour 20 minutes - £150.00 per rider
*Most Popular Choice
The sessions start with us learning about the simulator, allowing us to become familiar with how it works and feels. This is then followed by a full rider assessment, which is completed using the Racewood assessment screen. We then go through the analysis and complete a body awareness assessment, learning and understanding our body and all areas of strengths and weaknesses and how this could affect our horses. After we work specifically and in detail on areas that may need improvement, learning exercises that can help and improve the ridden position. Riders will also receive a full rider report and access to the RR App and be able to access some exercises here.
Includes:
▫️ Full rider assessment and written report
▫️ Analysis of posture, symmetry and movement
▫️ Position assessment on the simulator
▫️ Video analysis
▫️ Personalised feedback
▫️ Home exercise suggestions provided via the Reformed Riders App
🌟 Exclusively with Head Coach Katie Hamilton 🌟
📍Location: Billericay, Essex
FOLLOW UP SESSIONS
What about after my assessment?
Time to improve!
Re-book a 1-1 as and when you like! - Book 1-1 Here
OR
Complete our RR four-week Rider Performance Programme, which takes the findings from your assessment and turns them into a personalised plan for improvement.
Each week has a specific focus:
▫️WEEK 1 - Lower Body, Pelvic Function & Core
▫️WEEK 2 - Upper Body, Shoulders & Mobility
▫️WEEK 3 - Balance, Stability & Coordination
▫️WEEK 4 - Integration, Position & Performance
Your programme includes targeted exercises and practical strategies designed around your individual needs.
Your rider workouts are delivered through the Reformed Riders App, allowing you to continue working between sessions and take your improvements from the gym and mechanical horse into the saddle.
The goal?
To create meaningful changes that translate into your riding.
RR MEMBERSHIPS
MAINTAIN & PROGRESS
Your development doesn’t stop after four weeks.
Once you’ve completed your initial programme, membership gives you a way to continue working on your riding, fitness and biomechanics with ongoing support.
Your programme can evolve as you do.
Whether you want to maintain your improvements, continue developing your performance or work towards a specific riding goal, there’s a membership level to suit you.
▫️MAINTENANCE▫️
£75.00 per month
Maintain your progress.
For riders who want to maintain their progress, stay accountable and continue working on their individual areas.
Each monthly session is tailored to what the rider needs at that point in their training. Sessions may focus on rider biomechanics, fitness, Pilates, mobility, strength or specific areas identified through previous sessions.
Includes:
▫️ 1 personalised session per month
▫️ FULL access to the RR App
▫️ Ongoing access to online resources
▫️ Monthly workouts when joining the Maintenance Membership
Booking options:
Book individual sessions online or join the Maintenance Membership for additional online benefits.
🌟 PERFORMANCE 🌟
£145.00 per month
Develop your performance.
For riders who want more consistent development and are actively working towards improving their performance.
Two sessions each month allow us to work progressively on the rider’s individual goals and create greater consistency between sessions.
Includes:
▫️2 personalised sessions per month
▫️FULL Access to the RR App
▫️+ Monthly workouts
▫️Personalised workout plans based on the rider’s individual goals
▫️Ongoing online support and resources
▫️Regular progression, review including weekly check-ins.
Booking: Available through monthly membership only.
💎 DIAMOND 💎
£285.00 per month
Maximise your performance.
Our most comprehensive programme for riders who are committed to maximising their performance and making meaningful, long-term progress.
Four sessions each month can be a combination of Rider Biomechanics, Rider Fitness, Rider Pilates and Rider Physio, allowing us to create a truly individual programme around the rider.
Includes:
▫️4 personalised sessions per month
▫️Flexible combination of Rider Biomechanics, Rider Fitness, Rider Pilates & Rider Physio
▫️Full Access to the RR App
▫️+ Monthly workouts
▫️Personalised workout plans
▫️Personalised nutrition plans
▫️Additional personalised recommendations and resources
▫️Ongoing online support
▫️Regular progression and review
Your programme can evolve throughout the membership, allowing us to continually adapt your training, nutrition and sessions to what you need most.
Booking: Available through monthly membership only.
RR ONLINE MEMBERSHIP
Reformed Riders, wherever you are.
You don’t need to be local to Reformed Riders to become a stronger, more balanced and more effective rider.
Our Online Only Programme brings the Reformed Riders approach to you, wherever you train and ride.
Whether you’re looking to improve your strength, mobility, balance, fitness or overall rider position, we’ll help you build a programme around you, your riding and your goals.
ONLINE MEMBERSHIP
£19.00 PER MONTH
Train like a rider. Wherever you are.
The Reformed Riders Online Membership gives you access to structured rider training, education and resources designed to help you become a stronger, more mobile and more effective rider.
No matter where you live or how often you ride, you can work on the rider behind the saddle — building the strength, mobility, stability and body awareness that can support your riding.
Everything is delivered through the Reformed Riders App, so your training is available whenever and wherever you need it.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
▫️ Full access to the Reformed Riders App
▫️Rider fitness programmes
▫️Monthly rider workouts
▫️Mobility and stretching routines
▫️Full exercise library
▫️Rider education and biomechanics content
▫️Monthly challenges
▫️Training tips and resources
▫️New content added monthly
PERFECT FOR
Riders who want to improve their fitness and physical ability without needing a personalised coaching programme.
Train independently. Follow your own pace. Keep progressing.
💎ONLINE PERFORMANCE COACHING💎
£79.00 PER MONTH
Want something more individual?
RR Online Performance gives you the flexibility of online coaching with the personalisation of a programme built specifically around you.
We’ll take your riding goals, current fitness, strengths and areas for development and use them to create a training programme that fits around your life and your riding.
Your programme isn’t simply something you download and forget about.It evolves with you.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Everything in RR Online, plus:
▫️ Personalised training programme
▫️ Personalised strength and mobility work
▫️ Goal-setting
▫️ Weekly progress review
▫️ Programme adjustments as you progress
▫️ Monthly video movement/riding analysis (optional)
▫️ Direct online coach support
▫️ Ongoing accountability
Your training can be adapted around your riding schedule, competition goals, current fitness and changing needs.
PERFECT FOR
Riders who want a programme designed specifically for them and need accountability to stay consistent, have specific riding or performance goals. Don’t live locally but still want access to Reformed Riders coaching
TRAIN WITH PURPOSE
You don’t need to be at Reformed Riders HQ to benefit from our system. Your programme comes to you.
"It's made such a difference!! I went to a competition yesterday and scored a personal best! Best of all, results and scores aside, was how good it felt, how much I enjoyed it and felt that I rode so much better! It has made me feel so chuffed and very motivated! Thank you!"
- Donna
"I have noticed such a difference in my position since having sessions with Katie. The best thing is I am so much more aware of my body and how it functions and also how this affects my horses way of going. The exercises she has given to help me improve my position are definitely working and im already seeing a massive difference!"
- Sophie
"After the mechanical horse session with you last Wednesday evening and taking on board all what you said (check list and core exercises etc) which I started straight away after seeing you, it is helping already. Had a lesson this morning, and my coach noticed a difference in my riding already….. thank you!!"
- Nadine