AmandaPilates for Equestrians and Pilates for horse riders

About Amanda

I have studied Pilates over the last 20 years, and become fascinated by the mind and body connection, linking relaxation, improved concentration, moving well and "feeling good" following exercise.

Through initially working as a Marketing Manager I found Pilates helped relaxation and improved concentration leading to better results at work.
 
Pilates improved my horse riding skills, becoming more body aware when training my horses for dressage makes a massive different to the results we can achieve. 

After training my last horse to compete to Medium dressage and now developing a youngster, balance, mobility and core strength are even more important for success. The more control I gain over my body, the better our results. 

I am excited about becoming the best Pilates teacher I can be, continuously learning and developing my skills. 

I love coaching and developing individuals, helping them identify and achieve their goals to reach their full potential.


Amanda's professional qualifications

Body Control Pilates Qualified

Level 4 Instructing Pilates Matwork - "highest level of achievement, demonstrating competence in a broad range of skills including movement assessment and analysis, and the ability to teach special populations."

Master Matwork qualified (Intermediate/Advanced Mat)

Level 3 Bone Health with a further specialism in Scoliosis (curvature of the spine)
Level 3 Exercise Referral plus becoming a Back4Good practitioner.

Also with specialisms in:
Equestrian clients
Pregnant clients
Older clients
Hypermobile clients
Clients recovering from breast cancer
Clients with neurological conditions

Working with small equipment such as the band, pilates roller, pilates balls

Studio Master certificate 
Comprehensive Studio certificate
With specialisms in Studio equipment:
Reformer
Cadillac
Ladder Barrel
Chair
Spine Corrector

Body Control Pilates practitioners follow a policy of ongoing development and have an international teaching support network.

Madeline Black online training 
Franklin Method Level 1 and Level 2 Educator
AmandaPilates Body Control Pilates teacher REPS 3 qualified, Scoliosis, Pregnancy Level 3 qualified, Exercise Referrals Level 3 qualified