Did you know that traditional ways of teaching rider position and horse movement do not
actually work with the biomechanical system that is horse and rider? In an illustrated study of
horse-and-rider movement like no other physical therapist and equine movement specialist
Stefan Stammer helps riders better understand the principles of energy and motion happening
within the horse. By forming new mental images for the rider Stammers's goal ist to profoundly
impact the rider's daily work with her horse so that it is harder for her to make common
mistakes or interfere with the horse's natural mechanismus. With correct support oft he cycle
of kinetic energy within the horse the outer shape of horse and rider together achieve what is
called positive tension - the rhythmic stimalation of all the neuromuscular functions necessary
to perform harmoniously and at peak ability.
