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A big screen TV allow the rider to ride a virtual ride in a dressage arena or out on the trail. The seat sensors shows the rider's position and balance and the different leg sensors allows the rider to ride all the different movements, even the FEI! The bit sensors tells if the rider is loosing the contact or if the rider is pulling on the horse's mouth!
As a rider you will get invaluable information how you affect the horse since the Simulator only do what you tell it to do!
How often have you wished your horse could tell you what you are doing wrong when things does not work? Well, the Dressage Simulator will tell you and you will be able to change any bad habits you might have.

The Dressage Simulator is the new technology that will help riders and their horses to understand each other better!

The Riding Simulator can be used to help a broad range of riders improve their skills. This is the alternative to conventional riding lessons, saving your horse's back and keeping you safe not to worry what your horse might do. The Simulator reacts on the rider's legs, seat and hands. It picks up the canter on the correct aid and it collects as well! It flexes and "goes forward", all depending on the rider's aids. The purpose built "riding room" with rubber matted floor ensures a totally safe (and weather-proof) environment. Wall to wall mirrors allow the rider to assess their position from every angle at walk, trot and canter. Also the fact that the instructor can actually touch the rider in order to make corrections on the position is very valuable. This can of course never be done at a conventional riding lesson.The Simulator is about 15.3 hh and looks like a real horse.This is the ultimate opportunity for you to either develop your riding skills, your seat, or your timing if you already are an experienced rider. If you are a beginner or have been thinking about starting to ride but are a little bit hesitant, then this is the horse for you. Once you feel comfortable on this horse it will be a very easy step up to ride a real horse.

The Dressage Horse

The newest model, "The Dressage Horse", is interactive with a big screen. On this Simulator, dressage tests can be practiced with feedback from the computer. Or, practice how and when to give the correct aids for movements through the levels!



How it works...

BIT SENSOR - This measures the amount of contact from the rider to the bit through the reins. The green indicates the correct amount of pressure needed to maintain contact while performing a movement. Pulling on the bit sensor beyond this will result in a slowing of gait eventually achieving a halt. Pulling hard on the reins will halt the horse immediately.

HEAD SENSORS - This measures the amount of bend the rider is asking for to perform the required movement.

NECK SENSORS - This measures the amount of bend the rider is asking for to perform the required movement.

SADDLE SENSORS - This measures the distribution of the rider's weight in the saddle when performing the required movement. The red dot gets larger with greater pressure and moves left and right in accordance with the rider's position in the saddle.

LEG SENSORS - There are 3 leg sensors located in slightly different positions on both sides of the simulator. The rider must apply pressure to the correct sensor (or combination of sensors) when performing a required movement.

Why ride a Simulator?

For Experienced and Competitive Riders
The Riding Simulator is a fantastic tool for the competitive rider. It allows the rider to focus to 100 percent on improving their position, posture and timing without thinking about training the horse.

For Novice or Nervous Riders
The Simulators allow novice or nervous riders to improve their skills in a totally safe environment. They will be better equipped to go back to "the real thing", have a more secure seat and greater control. For the novice rider a lesson on the Riding Simulator can see them pick up rising trot in less than 20 minutes - something that normally takes weeks of conventional lessons on a real horse.

Returning to Fitness
The Riding Simulator also provides an opportunity for the injured rider trying to get back in the saddle after recovering from the injury. It is also a great fitness tool as a change from jogging or other physical exercise.

For Children
The Riding Simulator can help children with a range of riding difficulties . From the child with the upbeat pony who instinctively pulls on the reins while picking up the canter to Junior competitive riders looking to improve their seat and timing of the aids. Children that have never been on a horse can learn all the basics before they get on their first pony minimizing the risk of falling off and getting scared or hurt.