He believes the technology has a wide range of potential applications in the equine world, including hippotherapy for children with physical or mental disabilities, helping dressage riders to learn new sequences and in the entertainment industry to allow people to experience the thrill of racing.įrom fairground carousels onwards, attempts to use technology to replicate the actions of a horse are nothing new, but according to equine experts no machine has yet come close to matching the range and subtlety of movements seen in the live animal. Heikki Handroos, professor of mechanical engineering at Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, described the Horzim project at an online meeting of the Saddle Research Trust on 15 December 2021. There are many benefits associated with hippotherapy but most importantly this is a great, fun, confidence building activity for those with a disability.Photo credit: Heikki Handroos and Lappeenranta-Lahti University The motion of riding forward/backwards and laterally has a strengthening effect on core muscles and coordination. The simulator provides a unique opportunity for disabled people to experience riding in a safe environment.
Allows the rider to focus on improving their position and performance.Biomechanical analysis of the rider's balance, leg and rein aids.High specification dressage simulator capable of performing movements to Grandprix.Riding a simulator is useful for every type of rider, novice or experienced whether learning to canter or fine tuning your position.Īt the Riding Workshop you can enjoy a constructive and fun training session in a safe pleasant and private environment. These skills and improvements can then be transferred to your own horse when riding and competing.
The simulator allows you to concentrate on yourself and accelerate the learning process. The purpose built workshop with simulator, full length mirrors and video analysis allows the rider to assess their position from all angles. Using a dressage simulator enables us to provide an analytical approach to your riding. Our aim at The Riding Workshop is to provide an environment where all levels of rider can improve their skills.
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