Taylor Campbell - Physiotherapist

Shoutout to The Plaid Horse magazine for talking about the mental impacts of pain in our sport. Thanks for including me!

The Mental Impacts of Riding with Pain - The Plaid Horse Magazine BY Paige Cerulli From the magazine When Paige McCaslin suffered a bad fall, landing on a jump in 2014, she experienced excruciating back pain. The accident came two weeks before a major show, and when she rode in the competition, she found that the pain significantly impacted her confidence. Now in....

Roberta Sheffield began riding at the young age of four and made her Paralympic Games debut at the Rio 2016 Games.

In 2020, Sheffield posted impressive scores riding Fairuza at the Keysoe British Dressage CPEDI 3*, showcasing their growing promise as ones to watch for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games! 👀

🇨🇦 Full Canadian Paralympic Team bio: paralympic.ca/team-canada/roberta-sheffield



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Roberta Sheffield a commencé l’équitation à l’âge de quatre ans et a fait ses débuts paralympiques aux Jeux de Rio 2016.

La cavalière a obtenu des notes impressionnantes sur la selle de Fairuza au CPEDI 3* Keysoe British Dressage en 2020 en démontrant beaucoup de potentiel. Gardez un œil sur son parcours aux Jeux paralympiques de Tokyo 2020! 👀

🇨🇦 Pour voir les biographies complètes de l’Équipe paralympique canadienne : paralympique.ca/equipe-canada/roberta-sheffield



📷 Kevin Sparrow

Jody Schloss began riding when she was only 11 years old. In 1996, Schloss was in a car accident and after spending several months in a coma, she started riding therapeutically at the Community Association for Riders with Disabilities (CARD).

Schloss attended the 2012 London Paralympics and was a member of the Canadian Para-dressage team at the 2018 World Equestrian Games. Next, she will compete in Tokyo with Lieutenant Lobin!

🇨🇦 Full Canadian Paralympic Team bio: paralympic.ca/team-canada/jody-schloss



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Jody Schloss a adopté l’équitation à seulement onze ans. Elle a subi un accident de voiture en 1996 et a passé plusieurs mois dans le coma. Elle a ensuite commencé à monter à l’association canadienne pour cavaliers handicapés (Community Association for Riders with Disabilities).

Elle a participé aux Jeux paralympiques de Londres 2012 et a été membre de l’équipe de paradressage canadienne aux Jeux équestres mondiaux de 2018. Elle participe maintenant aux Jeux de Tokyo aux rênes de Lieutenant Lobin!

🇨🇦 Pour voir les biographies complètes de l’Équipe paralympique canadienne : paralympique.ca/equipe-canada/jody-schloss



📷 Susan J Stickle

Winona Hartvikson brings more than 30 years of dressage riding, coaching and judging experience to the table. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Hartvikson has been a national team member since 2017, and helped Canada to eighth place in the team event at the 2018 World Equestrian Games!

🇨🇦 Full Canadian Paralympic Team bio: paralympic.ca/team-canada/winona-hartvikson



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Winona Hartvikson détient plus de trente années d’expérience comme juge, entraîneure et cavalière en dressage. Atteinte de sclérose en plaques, elle est membre de l’équipe nationale depuis 2017. Elle a d’ailleurs aidé le Canada à décrocher la huitième place dans l’épreuve par équipes des Jeux équestres mondiaux de 2018!

🇨🇦 Pour voir les biographies complètes de l’Équipe paralympique canadienne : paralympique.ca/equipe-canada/winona-hartvikson



📷:: Susan J Stickle

Lauren Barwick is a four-time Paralympian and one of Canada’s most decorated equestrian athletes. Earning gold in the freestyle and silver in the individual events at the 2008 Games in Beijing, she hopes to add to her list of achievements at the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo aboard Sandrino.

Once a professional stuntwoman in the film industry specializing in horsemanship, Barwick guest-starred on the Canadian television show, Heartland! 🐴

🇨🇦 Full Canadian Paralympic Team bio: paralympic.ca/team-canada/lauren-barwick



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Quadruple médaillée paralympique, Lauren Barwick est l’une des athlètes canadiennes les plus décorées. Elle a notamment décroché l’or en reprise libre et l’argent en épreuve individuelle aux Jeux de Beijing, en 2008. Elle espère maintenant atteindre de nouveaux sommets aux Jeux paralympiques de Tokyo 2020 sur la selle de Sandrino.

La cavalière, qui est une ancienne cascadeuse équestre professionnelle dans l’industrie du film, a d’ailleurs joué un rôle dans l’émission de télévision canadienne Heartland! 🐴

🇨🇦 Pour voir les biographies complètes de l’Équipe paralympique canadienne : paralympique.ca/equipe-canada/lauren-barwick



📷 : ©Sharon Packer

Proud of this group. All of these horse/rider teams are amazing to watch! 🇨🇦

Say hello to the Canadian Equestrian Team that will compete at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games! 👋

🇨🇦 Para-dressage:
Lauren Barwick & Sandrino
Winona Hartvikson & Onyx
Jody Schloss & Lieutenant Lobin
Roberta Sheffield & Fairuza

Read the details: bit.ly/ParalympicCET


Canadian Paralympic Team

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Voici les membres de l’Équipe équestre canadienne qui vont participer aux Jeux paralympiques de Tokyo 2020! 👋

🇨🇦 Paradressage :
Lauren Barwick et Sandrino
Winona Hartvikson et Onyx
Jody Schloss et Lieutenant
Lobin Roberta Sheffield et Fairuza

Pour en savoir plus : bit.ly/CE-JeuxParalympiques


Canadian Paralympic Team

PART 12 | Here is the FINAL workout of the Equestrian Fitness Program! Congratulations to those who made it all the way through the 10 week program! 💪 Watch this week’s video for the last workout and get some tips on how to keep up with your fitness!

https://youtu.be/CXhJxIMVMu8

Equestrian Fitness Program: Week 10 WEEK 10 of the EQUESTRIAN FITNESS PROGRAM. A program designed to target the key muscle groups that are important for riding. A new video will be released eac...

PART 11 | Here is the ninth workout of the Equestrian Fitness Program! We are nearing the end with only one week left! Make sure you get any last minute questions into me so I can answer them in the final video next week. Keep up the good work, you’re almost done!

https://youtu.be/jF9b09SUt5g

Equestrian Fitness Program: Week 9 WEEK 9 of the EQUESTRIAN FITNESS PROGRAM. A program designed to target the key muscle groups that are important for riding. A new video will be released each...

PART 10 | Here is the eighth workout of the Equestrian Fitness Program! Can you believe we only have 2 weeks left? Have fun pushing yourself a little more in these last workouts. Reach out to me if you need some advice or have any questions!

https://youtu.be/repCb5apmKQ

Equestrian Fitness Program: Week 8 WEEK 8 of the EQUESTRIAN FITNESS PROGRAM. A program designed to target the key muscle groups that are important for riding. A new video will be released each...

PART 9 | Here is the seventh workout of the Equestrian Fitness Program! As we increase the demand on the body, it is even more important to include your warm up/cool down from Part 2!

Big shoutout to Lucy the Dalmatian for supervising this week’s workout.

https://youtu.be/cUbwPx6xobU

Equestrian Fitness Program: Week 7 WEEK 7 of the EQUESTRIAN FITNESS PROGRAM. A program designed to target the key muscle groups that are important for riding. A new video will be released each...

PART 8 | We are into the second half of the Equestrian Fitness Program! You should be noticing some physical changes in the saddle by now. Keep trying to challenge yourself with the exercise progressions and/or with the number of repetitions that you are doing.

https://youtu.be/qPgbFgbkT7E

Equestrian Fitness Program: Week 6 WEEK 6 of the EQUESTRIAN FITNESS PROGRAM. A program designed to target the key muscle groups that are important for riding. A new video will be released each...

PART 7 | We are half way through the Equestrian Fitness Program - only 5 more weeks to go! The program is designed to challenge you more each week in order to gradually progress your riding strength and performance. Remember to reach out to me if you are having any difficulties!

https://youtu.be/xRfry0HqhcI

Equestrian Fitness Program: Week 5 WEEK 5 of the EQUESTRIAN FITNESS PROGRAM. A program designed to target the key muscle groups that are important for riding. A new video will be released each...

PART 6 | On to the fourth workout of the Equestrian Fitness Program! Keep up the good work - you are almost halfway through. As always, choose the exercise modifications that are best for you and don’t forget about your warm up and cool down from Part 2!

https://youtu.be/_6hHphVlOb8

Equestrian Fitness Program: Week 4 WEEK 4 of the EQUESTRIAN FITNESS PROGRAM. A program designed to target the key muscle groups that are important for riding. A new video will be released each...

PART 5 | Here is the third workout of the Equestrian Fitness Program! As the exercises get more challenging each week, make sure you choose any modifications that may better suit your individual needs. Remember to include your warm up and cool down exercises from Part 2!

https://youtu.be/LaZWcVkt7cU

Equestrian Fitness Program: Week 3 WEEK 3 of the EQUESTRIAN FITNESS PROGRAM. A program designed to target the key muscle groups that are important for riding. A new video will be released each...

Ashleigh Wallace discussing the importance of rider biomechanics in the equestrian sport. It is always great to hear other people discuss a topic that you’re passionate about!

[The most dangerous phrase in the language is “we’ve always done it this way” - Grace Hopper 🙌]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60U9_itcyL0&feature=youtu.be

#NEF19 14 Rider fitness and its influence on equine performance 27th National Equine Forum 2019 Thursday 7th March 2019 RESEARCH: HORSE & RIDER FITNESS: Rider fitness and its influence on equine performance Ashleigh Walla...

PART 4 | Get ready for the second workout of the Equestrian Fitness Program! This week we are building on some of the basics. The added challenges each week will continue to progress your strength to help optimize your riding performance. Keep up the good work and don’t forget to check out Part 2 for warm up and cool down exercises to support your workout.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CrJ1uJlNqyo&t=141s

Equestrian Fitness Program: Week 2 WEEK 1 of the EQUESTRIAN FITNESS PROGRAM. A program designed to target the key muscle groups that are important for riding. A new video will be released each...

PART 3 – EQUESTRIAN FITNESS PROGRAM | The first full workout of the equestrian fitness program is finally here! Start the journey to improve your body symmetry, alignment, balance, and coordination. Progress through the 10 week program to help optimize your riding performance, and make sure to check out Part 2 for warm up and cool down exercises to support your workout.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHvJnQitw6k&feature=youtu.be

Equestrian Fitness Program: Week 1

PART 2 – EQUESTRIAN FITNESS PROGRAM | Check out the warm up and cool down stretches I put together for equestrians. I encourage you to do these before/after every ride or workout to help improve body symmetry and alignment, mobility, and flexibility both in and out of the saddle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsDUzKoVLzA&feature=youtu.be

Warm Up and Cool Down Stretches for Equestrians An overview of warm up and cool down exercises designed for equestrians of all disciplines. I also discuss why it is important to add a couple minutes to you...

PART 1 – EQUESTRIAN FITNESS PROGRAM | Check out the below introduction to my new 10-week equestrian-specific fitness program, and follow this page for a new video each week. The COVID-19 pandemic presents a perfect time to prioritize our bodies and biomechanics, and hopefully when you get back in the saddle, you can potentially be in a better situation than when you left it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu29_oAT2Is&t=9s

Introduction to Equestrian Fitness An introduction to the 10 week Equestrian Fitness Program I have designed as a physiotherapist, using my knowledge in biomechanics and the equestrian sport. ...