You’ve found more length through your spine - but can you still breathe?

In an effort to sit taller it’s easy to turn length into holding. Your ribs stiffen, your shoulders lift, your breathing gets shallow, and suddenly the upper body that was supposed to become more organized has become less supple.

This week, we’re taking the length we’ve been building and asking the next question: Can you keep it and still move?

Which direction do you collapse into when you rotate? This week, we’re using Spine Twist - and the feedback of the wall - to uncover what happens through our feet, legs, and spine when you turn. Before you blame the difficult direction on your horse, find out what your own body is doing first.

Coordination isn’t just an exercise—it’s the moment your mind and body finally work as one. And in riding, that changes everything.

In this edition we are using the wall to refine your straightness. Three focused exercise will help you align your body and improve stability, in and out of the saddle.

In this edition we take the Magic Circle from seated to standing. You’ll discover how to prevent hip translation and stabilize your posture-whether you’re on your feet orin the saddle.

In this 4th addition, we’re all about that Single leg 2X4. Ever felt lopsided in the saddle or on your feet? This simple but powerful exercise helps you identify which leg tends to do all the heavy lifting- and we’re going to even that out. With the 2X4, you’ll find balance, control, and that perfect connection from foot to hip to powerhouse. Ready to stand taller and ride stronger? Let’s step up!

Hi there, and welcome back to week two of our Spilling the Pilateas newsletter and blog series! Things are going really well here in sunny Florida. The studio and horses are humming along at a nice rhythm. I even got to soak in a little inspiration at Friday Night Lights - watching those beautiful riders and horse moving to their music was pure magic!

So lets dive in and chat about how the Spine Twist exercise can add a little of that magic to your own riding!

Pilates Spilling the Tea: Florida edition

Hi there,

Welcome to the very first edition of my Pilates newsletter, Spilling the Tea! I’m excited to share a little about my first month here in Florida—working with riders and helping them integrate Pilates into their routines in a meaningful, supportive way.

In this issue, we’ll dive into how the Teaser exercise can be a game-changer for riders’ balance and core strength, and I’ll answer some of the most common questions I hear about why Pilates is such a powerful complement to riding.