why a horse simulator

what are the benefits of a horse simulator?

Modern equestrian businesses, educational institutions and training centres face increasing pressure to balance rider development, commercial sustainability, and, perhaps most importantly, horse welfare. A horse simulator offers a powerful, ethical solution to many of the challenges facing RDA (Riding for the Disabled) groups, riding schools, trainers and equestrian centres every day.

Some of the common challenges facing equestrian training organisations include:

1. Weather related revenue loss
2. A shortage of suitable riding school ponies or horses
3. Rider safety risks
4. Increasing costs

A horse simulator doesn’t replace horses, it supports them, protects them and allows them to be used more thoughtfully. See examples below of the benefits our existing customers have experienced by incorporating a horse simulator into their service offering:

Being able to Put Their horse welfare first

At the heart of a horse simulator is one clear priority: reducing physical and mental strain on horses. By transferring initial beginners sessions and repetitive movements to the simulator, their workload is reduced and horse welfare isn't compromised.

The South African Jockey Club in the classroom at the British Racing School

being accessible and inclusive of diverse needs

Simulators remove many traditional barriers to equestrian sport. This opens your facility to new audiences including schools, therapy programmes, and community groups. Our simulators have been hugely popular with the Riding for the Disabled and PATH organisations.

An rider mounting the simulator via a specialist hoist at the Nantwich RDA

hands-on biomechanics coaching for students

A simulator allows instructors to teach what is often difficult to see or feel on a moving horse. This creates faster learning, clearer understanding and better habits - before riders ever apply them to a real horse.

Hands-on rider biomechanics with Pegasus Physiotherapy

operating a smarter revenue stream

Horse simulators create opportunities without increasing horse numbers. For example, they can be used for; rider assessments, clinics, private rider biomechanics sessions and most importantly for avoiding loss of revenue due to poor weather conditions.