The importance of correct function of your core muscles when riding a horse (slow motion)

To achieve a good, balanced and independent seat when riding, we need to have a strong and stable core. In this video I demonstrate the importance of correct function of the core muscles for equestrians.
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Hello and welcome to my channel! My name is Johanna Janatuinen, I´m a physiotherapist, animal physiotherapist and riding instructor. A big passion of mine has always been training horses and also rehabilitation. This channel is all about horse and rider wellbeing, and horse and rider training and development. You will find tips to improve your riding in and out of the saddle, and especially on how to develop a better seat in the saddle, which I think all good riding eventually comes down to.
I have worked with horses and riders for more than 20 years, first training horses and teaching riding in Finland where I live and also abroad. Later I studied to become a physiotherapist and after that also specialized in animal physiotherapy. I treat and train horses and riders, my biggest focus being to develop the connection and understanding between rider and the horse.
DISCLAIMER
Try all exercises I show in my videos at your own risk. I take no responsibility if something happens while doing anything I show in my videos. If you are unsure if any exercise is suitable for you, always consult your physician before trying anything.

[@sarahgraves7860]

Using slow motion is really helpful here.

[@johannajequestrianphysio]

Yes it's so much easier to analyze what's happening!😊

[@rachelmacgowan86]

This was excellent, thank you. Very helpful to see both versions - abdos contracted and not contracted. Big difference!

[@johannajequestrianphysio]

Yes, it's such a big difference! Glad you found it helpful😊

[@agnicart]

Nice. Your video's are easy to understand i got good stability while riding with core muscles. Thank you. Keep posting.

[@johannajequestrianphysio]

@@agnicart Thank you🙏

[@user-nb6xx6tw7x]

Thank you, your videos are very helpful!

[@johannajequestrianphysio]

Thank you, that makes me so happy!😊

[@empienaar]

Thank you very much for making this video. I always struggle to get the balance right between moving my seat with the horse and being too engaged with my core and not moving enough. You ride beautifully and your horse is fortunate to have such a good rider.

[@johannajequestrianphysio]

@@empienaar Thank you so much!😊 And yes that's a fine balance because you don't want to over do it. And it also changes depending on the situation, gait, how much collection etc. More videos coming!😊

[@williampapke2163]

You might look into Mary Wanless' work.

[@johannajequestrianphysio]

Yes I have actually, I have many of her books too👍