CREATING HAPPY HORSES & RIDERS
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BETTER RIDER
Services
Personal Training (Includes Biomechanics Assessment)
Face to Face Group Equipilates Programmes
On Horse Diagnostics, Correctives and Training
Various workshops and training also available for clubs and equestrian bodies
What We Do
Equimech is an Equestrian Biomechanics and Fitness facility based near Lisburn. We provide a pathway for riders to achieve their optimal function and performance via the principles of Biomechanics, Neuromechanics, Advanced Equipilates, Strength & Conditioning Systems and Equitation Science. Services include on and off horse biomechanics screening, correctives, coaching and personal training. Appointments are carried out either online or face to face.
About Lisa
After a veterinary career of over twenty years, Lisa founded Equimech, a business that specialises in Equestrian Biomechanics & Fitness. She started horse riding at the age of seven and has competed at four star level eventing. Lisa has developed a wealth of knowledge and expertise and is devoted to helping horses and riders become better at what they do.
Work With US
We provide various types of training and educational workshops for clubs and equestrian bodies. Clients include: College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise, Show Jumping Ireland, Irish Army Equitation School, Eventing Ireland, Iveagh Pony Club, East Down Pony Club, Irish Long Distance Riding Association, Gransha Riding Club, Cloncaw Riding Club, Mossvale Riding Club, Killultagh Pony Club
Have you a problem?
Do you experience uneven wear on chaps, gloves or saddle, uneven stirrup lengths or saddle slip? Do you have a good rein / bad rein, a bias for certain movements, a lack of security in the saddle, poor symmetry or balance? Does your horse favour a landing leg and / or strike off leg, fall in or drift out?
JOIN US TODAY
…and we will fix your problems by improving your functional movement, symmetry, range of movement, balance, strength & endurance, core stability, visual skills, coordination, breathing and cardiovascular fitness.
Problems we fix
- One sidedness / asymmetry
- Gripping thighs and / or knees
- Heels rising
- Lower leg instability
- Poor upper body position
- Ineffective seat
- Rounded shoulders
- Unsteady hands
Testimonials
“I have had assessments both on and off the horse as well as attending Pilates classes. Lisa’s assessments are thorough and with her brilliant eye for detail, she has improved my position so much. Her Pilates classes are fun while also making you conscious of strengths and weaknesses, how that affects your riding and how to improve it. Highly recommended to anyone!
“What can I say.. first ever Biomechanics session today and what a difference I felt. Not only in my riding, but also in my horse. Started Lisa’s online Pilates class last week, really enjoying the classes and the benefits of Pilates. Highly recommend.”
“Back riding after many years away, joined Lisa’s online Pilates classes 3 x times a week since Christmas. Love the classes, good variety of different types, yet all still Pilates. Who knew you could love Coreball. Great to have exercises really specific to helping your position. Already I have seen a huge improvement in my riding position…been told by 3 different people I am sitting straighter! Result! thanks Lisa…can’t wait to see what is achieved in the next 2 months!”
“8 weeks ago I rode the FEI 2* dressage test in front of Lisa Allen and Vanda Stewart (FEI Judge). I then had a body screening with some tests done for Balance, flexibility and core strength. I had screenings weekly and exercises to do daily at home along with my weekly Equi pilates class with Lisa. 8 weeks later Dora and I went back to ride the same FEI test in front of Lisa and Vanda. We managed to increase our score by nearly 8% and our lateral work by 17%. So excited to be continuing to work with Lisa to help us progress further I couldn’t recommend going to Lisa enough for a rider biomechanics assessment. It has hugely improved my position and riding. Dora is a much happier pony now having a less wonky rider. Professional or hobby rider your horse will thank you for training with Lisa”
“What a fabulous morning we had with Lisa Allen from Equimech. We learnt that good riders have many skills including balance, coordination, symmetry and awareness. We certainly put all of these things to the test this morning! A massive thank you Lisa for your time and patience with us all.”
“As an older rider the benefit of regular Pilates with Lisa has meant I can still ride competitively in my 60s. My balance, suppleness and core strength hold me securely and effectively in the saddle and I plan to be enjoying my riding for many more years”
Watch the video below. Honestly if it wasn’t for the Pilates a shift at all to either side and I’d have been off”
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CREATING HAPPY HORSES & RIDERS
Contact Us
Opening H0urs
Monday – Friday 9.30am – 8pm
Saturday – By Appointment
Sunday – By Appointment