Restore Balance, Strength & Comfort

Horse riders place unique demands on their bodies. From repetitive yard work to old falls, injuries and the one-sided habits that come from daily horse care.

These patterns often create muscular imbalances that affect both rider comfort and the horses ability to move freely underneath them.

Sports Massage at Truly Aligned is designed to address these issues with a targeted, rider-informed approach.

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Sports Massage

Before every session, I carry out a postural assessment and range-of-movement check to understand exactly how your body is moving and where imbalances may be affecting you (and ultimately, your horse)

This allows me to assess:

Hip height or pelvic symmetry

Tightness through the lower back and hips

Shoulder and upper back restrictions

Collapsing or favouring one side

Areas of compensation from previous falls or injuries

Once I understand your movement patterns, your massage is tailored to the areas that will make the biggest difference to your comfort, balance and performance.

Support your body so you can ride and live with more balance and ease

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Why Rider Alignment Matters

When a rider sits unevenly or moves against the horses natural rhythm, the horse must work harder to compensate. This can:

Reduce performance

Create tension or confusion for the horse

Lead to soreness as the horse adapts to uneven load

Disrupt the clarity of seat and weight aids

Improving your alignment allows you to ride more softly, more symmetrically and more effectively, benefitting both you and your horse

Pilates for Riders

Pilates is one of the most effective ways for riders to improve balance, alignment and control in the saddle. Many riding related issues stem from imbalances or restrictions in the riders on body, whether from repetitive yard work, past falls, stiffness or uneven strength from everyday habits.

At Truly Aligned Pilates and Massage, I help riders develop strength, symmetry and mobility needed to move fluidly with their horse and communicate more clearly through the seat, legs and hands.

Even the most experienced riders often struggle with imbalances such as:

One hip sitting higher than the other

Collapsing or gripping through one side

Tight hips, hamstrings and lower back

Uneven weight distribution through the seat

Weak core connection leading to instability

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What Your Session Includes

Each 60-minute session covers:

A postural and mobility assessment

Individualised massage work to release tension and correct imbalances

Targeted techniques to improve symmetry and dynamic flexibility

Advice and explanations so you understand what’s happening in your body

Personalised aftercare exercises to help maintain alignment between sessions

These exercises are simple and designed to reinforce the improvements made during your session.

Benefits for Riders

Better balance and even weight distribution

Improved hip, spine and shoulder mobility

More stable and effective seat

Reduced discomfort on and off the horse

Clearer communication through seat and rein aids

A more supple, relaxed and aligned body for riding

Pilates

Alderwasley Village Hall
Mondays 6.30pm – 7.30pm
(Max 12 per class)

£10.00 per class (rolling 4 week subscription/£12.00 PAYG

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Small group, mixed ability mat Pilates sessions with individual correction and a strong focus on functional strength, alignment, pelvic health and wellbeing

Pilates

Coach House Studios, Wirksworth
Tuesdays 6.30 – 7.30pm
(Max 9 per class)

£10.00 per class (rolling 4 week subscription/£12.00 PAYG

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Small group, mixed ability mat Pilates sessions with individual correction and a strong focus on functional strength, alignment, pelvic health and wellbeing

Massage

Coach House Studios, Wirksworth

£50.00 per 60 minute session

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Targeted massage therapy designed to release tension, correct imbalances and support movement, with a specialist focus on horse riders

*mobile appointments considered for multiple bookings at the same location

Contact Me

Here’s how you can contact me with any questions

kate@trulyaligned.co.uk

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