Rider Pilates DVD This DVD follows Gemma Tattersall and her students over a four-month period of Pilates self-discovery. Aimed at the aspiring beginning to intermediate rider it covers riding demonstrations combined with a range of pilates exercises specially designed to move your riding to the next level across all disciplines, be it dressage, show jumping or cross country. With the energy and riding talents of rising eventing star - Gemma Tattersall, along with the knowledge and focus of Pilates Instructor, Mary Thornton BSc (Hons) MCSP HPC, the viewer is taken, over a four month period on a fascinating equestrian journey. Initially Gemma assesses her four students in the ménage for their common rider faults. They then complete Mary’s specifically designed regime of exercises on a weekly basis. Their journey is completed when they are back in the ménage with Gemma and we see the remarkable developments these exercises have made to their riding. More riders are becoming aware of the importance of fitness, suppleness and balance. British Equestrian Coaches are talking more about the importance of core stability, which can take riders to the next level of competition in any sphere of riding. This DVD includes these Pilates exercises: - Spine Curls
- Wide Squat
- Arm Circles & Openings
- Butterfly/Hamstring Stretch
- Pelvic Press
- Leg Slide
- Dumb Waiter
- Ball Posture
- Rising Trot (Ball)
Starring: Gemma Tattersall, Mary Thornton Format: DVD Running Time: 3 Hours
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