Client Testimonials
Our clients love the training they receive on equine simulators!
I was pleasantly surprised how realistic the ride was. The Riding Simulator is an invaluable tool. It helps the rider to learn correct seat and position, timing of the aids, even how and when to make half halts. The ‘horse’ helps by giving the rider the correct feel in self carriage, the responsiveness and the rhythm that is only achieved by the well trained dressage horse.”Chairman of the International Dressage Trainers Club, Board Member of the FEI Dressage Committee and Dressage Judges Supervisory Panel
I found it very helpful to ride the Dressage Simulator. Working through some movements on “Luke” and with Barbro assisting me, I could concentrate on myself and what I was doing, instead of having to train my horse at the same time. That gave me the tools to perform the movement correctly and sort out what I really do while riding certain movements. I can recommend lessons on Luke to anyone that wants to improve their riding and wants to understand how they affect the horse while riding.”Ulla Hakanson, six-time Olympic rider for the Swedish team, two-time bronze medalis
This thing has a personality. It really responds like a real horse!” Dr. Linda Lowenstine, Veterinary Professor at UC Davis, CA
It really lets you focus on the instruction.”Mel Getz
I have been reluctant to get on a horse again after a riding related back injury. Lessons on the Simulator have restored my confidence and I intend to resume riding again.” Judy Getz
The 3 things I learned: 1) Reverse the movement of my hands during sitting trot so I give when I used to take, and take when I used to give - then my movement supports my horse’s movement instead of getting in his way. 2) My left leg wasn’t rotated inward as much as my right leg; now I check that my left leg is turned inward from the hip so its rotation matches my right leg and my aids are more even and effective. 3) I thought my horse was hanging on my left rein, but I was the one doing the hanging; now I use half halts and forward seat & leg aids to keep the contact active and honest. Thanks Barbro!!” Nan Meek, FEI rider and journalist
It is beyond astonishing how much difference working with you on the Simulator has made for me. I believe if my horse could talk he would say, ‘Oh wow, I don’t know what happened but this is sooo much better!” Janis White
It allowed me to focus solely on my influence on the horse without concerning myself with his issues. In the first lesson, it was undeniably clear how I have been getting in my horse’s way in regard to our lateral work. I was collapsing my hip, and blocking him with my hand. The following sessions allowed me to retrain my muscles and my conditioned mental response through repetition until it became natural. Instant feedback at its best! Barbro provides just the right amount of instruction and ‘Luke’ provides the correction and validation. A great addition to my training toolbox.” Elise Cutini of Monte Sereno