2025 Simulator Saturdays: 

18th January, 22nd February, 5th April, 10th May

The simulator is beneficial for complete beginners to riders who have been riding a lifetime. It’s a time to focus on yourself, your posture, balance, straightness, rein contact, leg aids etc. without having to concentrate on the horse as well.

‘Magic’ will go on in any pace or repeat any transition as many times as you like without getting tired or confused if the rider is making mistakes. It is far better than a lunge lesson as we can take away stirrups and reins with total confidence in the horse and it saves a real horse from having to ride on a circle endlessly, which is very hard work.

The simulator has walk, collected trot, medium trot, collected canter and medium canter. He has rein sensors to check how even and consistent your contact is. He has leg sensors so you can move him up and down through the paces, enabling you to check whether your leg aids are symmetrical and clear and also whether your legs are independent from your seat and hands.

We have real time playback from behind so you can correct your straightness as you ride. It is amazing how crooked most of us are without realising!

All sessions are taught by Liana, BHSAI, School of Legerete Foundation Instructor and Personal Trainer. Liana has a keen eye for good rider biomechanics helping you to ride in balance and harmony with your horse. Don’t forget you can still ride a simulator badly so a good instructor who can ride well AND has knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics is essential!

You can bring your own saddle to ride in if you want to.  Magic wears his 17.5″ dressage saddle usually. It’s a low profile saddle so doesn’t offer the rider much support by the way of big knee blocks or a big cantle which means the rider has to find their own balance and it’s easier to notice any problems.

Simulator Saturday Sessions are 30mins. Unfortunately there is a weight limit of 14.5 stones.

Lessons also available on weekdays. Please contact Liana directly to book these; 07932186444

Download rider registration form If you haven’t been before, you haven’t been for over a year or your medical history has changed since your last visit, please print out and fill in the Rider registration form before you come. This will save you time during your session – session slots are 30 minutes.

Ravenroyd Directions

Use postcode BD16 2QE which takes you to Ireland st (opposite the Brown Cow Pub). Turn into Ireland st, take the first right, then the first left, onto ‘Riverside’. Follow Riverside for three quarters of a mile until you reach the farm. Please park next to the arena.

The simulator is in the corner of the yard opposite the house.

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You will need your usual riding clothing and hat.

Lessons are non- refundable. If for any reason you can’t make your session it is up to you to try and fill your spot.

(Bookable dates shown on the calendar in green – only available times will show under the calendar)

Sold out days will appear in red.

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