Helping coaches understand rider asymmetry
A space for equestrian coaches to discuss the practical application of the latest research in rider asymmetry
Why Horse and Rider Dynamics
fWelcome to Horse and Rider Dynamics! Your go-to resource for addressing rider asymmetry and enhancing equestrian performance. Discover expert advice, practical exercises, and a supportive community of coaches. Whether you're looking to learn about the causes of asymmetry, find exercises to improve rider balance, or connect with fellow coaches, we've got you covered.
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Rider asymmetry can significantly impact performance and horse welfare. Learn about the causes, signs, and effects of asymmetry in riders. Understanding these factors is the first step in developing effective strategies to correct imbalance and enhance riding efficiency.
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Horse and Rider Dynamics uses the Onform mobile application to identify asymmetry in horse riders and supports coaches across the globe to do the same.
Setting up Onform
Watch the video provided by Onform to get started by downloading the app and setting up your account. This video explains how you can set up your account on an iPhone of Android device.
Once you have set up your account you can access the tools required to perform asymmetry analysis whilst teaching your clients.
Preparing to use Onform
Once you have an account it is important to keep your files organised for ease of use. This video shows you how to use TAGs and titles to label the videos in your account. Once you have mastered this you can move on to starting to share your videos with your clients: https://youtu.be/MloUkdQxgJw?si=ohXJ_HfhmGuNY834
The angle tracking tool
Using the angle measuring tool in the Onform app to mark key points on your riders that will enable accurate asymmetry identification and support your riders to have symmetrical posture.
Making comparisons in Onform
Once you have mastered the art of using the angle tracking tool in Onform you can use the comparison tool to show your riders how asymmetry has improved over time and in different gaits.
About Us
The riders position has a significant impact on the horses movement and potential for injury to both the horse and rider.
Using mobile technology to identify asymmetry in the riders you coach can increase the effectiveness of corrections you are able to support through your coaching practice.
Research has shown that the Erector Spinae (identified in this image) is a key contributor to asymmetrical posture in horse riders whilst they are in the saddle.
Using the Onform mobile application to identify asymmetry, and propose corrective exercises to your riders, can support with improving the welfare of equines. In riding schools it is important that clients understand the impact of their asymmetrical posture on the horses used in training, this will support the equine industry to keep its social license to practice as it comes under ever increasing scrutiny.
Click here to Download the guide to using Onform with your riders.
Download the Onform Guide Here
Our Expertise
Helping coaches to identify rider asymmetry to improve rider performance and enhance equine welfare is our aim. Working in
conjunction with coaching professionals and equine therapists to find the best
solutions for you and your horse.
Skeleton tracking
Select the yellow skeleton tracking tool to add markers to your riders.
Click on the angle measuring tool in the side bar and select the angle icon to enable you to indicate the markers you wish to track.
Select the markers you wish to track, to track, do this three times in each pace as per the pocket guide for accurate data. Use the comparison tool to compare asymmetry across different gaits.