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Rider Biomechanics: From Green to Grand Prix with Certified Rider Biomechanics Instructor Suzanne Galdun

Rider Biomechanics: From Green to Grand Prix with Certified Rider Biomechanics Instructor Suzanne Galdun

Update: 2025-07-09
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Ever wonder how changing little things about your position might help make you better able to influence your horse, or help you stay with their movement? In this episode of Ask an Expert, certified rider biomechanics coach Suzanne Galdun shares all her tips and tricks for how to do a better job of becoming one with the horse!


Episode Highlights:

14:00 – Tips for shorter riders

20:00 – How to balance your weight in the saddle

28:00 – Improving your posting trot position

39:40 – How to develop steadier hands

58:00 – Fixing rider crookedness


Suzanne is one of only nine rider biomechanics coaches in the US currently accredited by Mary Wanless in her Ride With Your Mind method. Based in the suburbs of Chicago, IL, Suzanne has become a highly sought after clinician, teaching all levels of riders and horses, helping riders make small changes in their body to facilitate positive change in the horse.


Want More From Suzanne?

Suzanne has also joined Ride iQ for a rider biomechanics video review episode of Ask an Expert. In addition to her podcast appearances, she has a popular program on the app called Biomechanics for Every Rider, which has received outstanding feedback from members. You can access all of Suzanne’s resources and everything else Ride iQ has to offer by starting your free trial at ⁠Ride-iQ.com⁠.

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Rider Biomechanics: From Green to Grand Prix with Certified Rider Biomechanics Instructor Suzanne Galdun

Rider Biomechanics: From Green to Grand Prix with Certified Rider Biomechanics Instructor Suzanne Galdun

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