Most riders have hidden weaknesses affecting balance, core stability and mobility in the saddle.
Take the 3-Minute Rider Test to discover what may be limiting your position and performance.
Stand on one leg and lift the opposite knee to hip height.
Goal:
Hold for 30 seconds each side.
Common rider faults:
• swinging lower leg
• tipping to one side in the saddle
• unstable position over fences
• difficulty maintaining a quiet seat
Hold a forearm plank.
Goal:
Hold for 60 seconds.
Common rider faults:
• bouncing seat at the trot
• collapsing through the torso
• inconsistent contact with the reins
• difficulty staying with the horse’s movement
Deep squat hold.
Goal:
Hold for 20 seconds.
Common rider faults:
• heels lifting in the stirrups
• chair seat position
• tight hips limiting depth in the saddle
• difficulty staying balanced two point
Lower-body instability reduces your ability to stay centered over the horse’s movement.
Common signs:
• swinging lower leg
• heels lifting out of position
• rider tipping forward
• difficulty staying quiet in the saddle
Insufficient core stability prevents the rider from maintaining a secure, independent seat.
Common signs:
• bouncing in the saddle
• collapsing through the torso
• inconsistent rein contact
• difficulty maintaining posture over fences
Restricted hip and ankle mobility prevents the rider from following the horse’s motion effectively.
Common signs:
• chair seat position
• tight hips or locked pelvis
• heels rising in the stirrup
• difficulty absorbing movement through the leg
Riders Train Their Horses.
Very Few Train Themselves.
Modern equestrian sport demands athleticism.
Stability under pressure.
Mobility without restriction.
Strength without bulk.
Yet most riders lack structured, discipline-specific conditioning.
Scope Performance Lab exists to change that.
Limitations are common in riders and can be improved through targeted strength, mobility, and stability training.
Our 30 Day Rider Reset program is the perfect place to start....
Have a friend or trainer watch you perform the three tests. - Try this before you ride and notice how your position in the saddle feels after.
Many riders discover that one side is significantly weaker or less stable than the other.
Small improvements in balance, core stability, and mobility often lead to immediate changes in:
• lower leg stability
• seat control
• ability to follow the horse’s motion
• overall rider confidence
