Ride With Janice.

You may have heard Janice talk about Ridermanship®...
It's time to enrol!

WHAT IS RIDERMANSHIP®

No matter your skill level, or discipline, when you become a student of Janice Dulak's RIDERMANSHIP® course, you'll learn to create ultimate self-carriage, while also working on correct biomechanics for greater feel and harmony when riding your horse.

When applied to riding, Pilates has been shown to improve things for both horse and rider. The rider is finally out of the horse's way and freeing them up to move as efficiently as possible.
RIDERMANSHIP® is the ultimate learning program for strength, stretch and control, while also helping injury recovery and prevention...

Let Janice guide you from simply 'riding' to 'making moments'... 
It is in those moments when everything feels like it has finally come together!

As part of the study modules, you will be given lessons and exercises that will train you to develop your physical self, so you will know what you need to do in your body to help your horse perform with theirs —The partnership with your horse will be complete in a way you've not experienced before.

You will also connect LIVE online with Janice twice a month to guide you on your RIDERMANSHIP® journey.

How does RIDERMANSHIP® work online?

This episode of RIDE WITH JANICE covers THE CANTER.

You might struggle with this stride. 

It can be big, bold and bouncy!

Join Janice on the ground first to practise a few moves, then we pause, go and grab our horses and prepare them for a canter [saddle up, mount up, warm up].

Working further on the concept 'Ride With Janice' has touched on before, The Swing, and the introduction of a new term - a capital D...
It will all make sense we promise! haha.

Student of Janice's, Molly, is also on hand during this episode to offer Janice some visual observations - A great idea for every rider!  A feedback friend.

This episode of RIDE WITH JANICE can be renamed DRIVE WITH JANICE, as we aren't riding today, we are doing 'Carlates'... Pilates In The Car. haha.

Just because you can't ride, it doesn't mean you can't work on releasing tension in your body and work on those muscles.

Join Janice [on her trip home from the hairdresser] as she works on her shoulders, core and other muscles and body parts IN THE CAR!

All horse riders need to think about working on their seat,  and you can do that on your daily commute!  You might even consider listening to this at your desk while you are at work... Anywhere you are stuck in your seat will be the perfect place.  On a plane, At the Kitchen Table, On The Bus,

Wherever!  Just remember some people may look at you a little strangely. haha.

Remember  - Always be safe while you drive and listen.  You need to be very conscious of your surroundings.

Turn the Key, Buckle up and Hit Play!

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INTERVIEW WITH PETE RODDA 

Join Janice Dulak and Pete Rodda [Natural Horsemanship Style Trainer from Ocala Florida] as they discuss how horses think!

Both share a passion for learning, understanding and teaching the WHY not just the HOW when it comes to horses and riding.

This 30-minute chat has many learning moments so be sure to grab a notebook and pen!

Get ready to feel it!

Leave the horse in the pasture/barn for this episode.

Today we are going to get our bodies ready for a ride.  Nice and loosey-goosey.

Your calves, your hips, your ankles, your knees, your hamstrings and your quads.

Everything will be warmed up and limber.

You will need a wall, a chair, and a 3-rail fence...

Ideally, you will be in your nice 'stretchy' pants.

If the hope is that the horse will mimic our bodies, then you want to be relaxed, warmed up and ready to work.

RIDE WITH JANICE - IN THE BARN SWINGING & RHYTHM SEASON 2 EPISODE 5 

Oh, this is a fun one! 

Leave the horse in the pasture/barn for this episode.   

IT'S OUT NOW!
OUR NEW 3-PART AUDIO SERIES.

If you love RIDE WITH JANICE the podcast, then this is taking it one step further!

RIDERMANSHIP ® ROOKIE brings Janice Dulak to your phone, and into your ear, for three exciting and game-changing Pilates for Dressage® lessons.  Each one around 30 minutes.  That's over 1.5 hours of training!

In this episode [pod-class], Janice explains how 'energy' can alter the results of things while riding.

Working out how our muscles work, and how much tone/tension we need to have, whilst on the flip side, how much relaxation we need, is a big help to our horse.  

Confused? That's normal!  Ride along with Janice and it will all make sense.

Your horse may tell you some interesting things while you play with tightening your body and releasing it.  

What is their reaction? 

How does that alter the way you will ride in the future?

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We suggest having your horse warmed up and saddled as you hit play.  Many people enjoy using wireless headphones, but be sure to still have awareness of your surroundings.  Noise Cancelling mode isn't ideal.  You may also simply like to have your phone in SPEAKER mode as you ride and have your phone secured in a carrier or zip pocket.

Be sure to FOLLOW this podcast to never miss an episode!

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This is your FREE podcast for any equestrian wishing to be a considerate rider for their horse and have more memorable moments through their training sessions.

Your 'in ear' coach is Master Pilates Instructor, Dressage Enthusiast/Rider, and Creator of 'Pilates for Dressage®' and the 'Ridermanship®' clinic in the cloud, Janice Dulak.

Prepare to gain valuable insight and training, as well as feel great!

Join Janice for YOUR JOINTS.  Episode Two of Season Two of Ride With Janice. 

In this episode or pod-class, you'll explore all your joints while on horseback.  Let Janice take you through each part of your body and how best to limber up and be aware of all the different places we bend!  Find out about your skeleton and feel more at ease on your horse.  Use this as a perfect warm-up before your serious training session!

We suggest having your horse warmed up and saddled as you hit play.  Many people enjoy using wireless headphones, but be sure to still have awareness of your surroundings.  Noise Cancelling mode isn't ideal.  You may also simply like to have your phone in SPEAKER mode as you ride and have your phone secured in a carrier or zip pocket.

Be sure to FOLLOW this podcast to never miss an episode! 

**** This is your FREE podcast for any equestrian wishing to be a considerate rider for their horse and have more memorable moments through their training sessions. 

Your 'in ear' coach is Master Pilates Instructor, Dressage Enthusiast/Rider, and Creator of 'Pilates for Dressage®' and the 'Ridermanship®' clinic in the cloud, Janice Dulak. 

Prepare to gain valuable insight and training, as well as feel great! 

The FINAL episode for Season 1 and 2021...

Janice is certainly leaving you all with the best lesson yet!

Join her in the indoor arena with her mare Rosie, as they explore how to 'get off your crotch'.

In this episode you will learn :

• Why men and women have to work on their seats differently
• What is so different about men's and women's pelvis'
• How your tail bone influences your horse's posture and way of going
• The different angles of your seat bones all create different things in your horse - try them all!
• How to ensure you are using the correct muscles to avoid pain in the saddle
• Help your horse move more freely and willingly

Over the holidays, why not go back and listen from the beginning?  We have 11 episodes covering a range of topics that will encourage you to become a better and stronger rider for your horse.  

In this Episode, Janice is IN THE CAR and NOT ON A HORSE.

Wasted time?  We think not!

If you are driving around and want to work on your riding seat, be sure to hit play now - Drive and Ride - Sort of.

In this episode you will learn about :

-How getting into a car makes you crooked

-How to become even in the car (even weight and good driving/riding position)

-Why nearly all drivers have tight hip flexors

-The game of 'how long you can keep it there'

-What dead weight means and how you can be lighter in the saddle

Want to Progress Further?

Like What You Hear?

Are you are a dressage rider who cares about fitness and biomechanics, or even a cowgirl who dreams of a better seat and to feel stronger?

Turn your rides into moments - with Janice Dulak - Published author and creator of the online education program Ridermanship®

Create strength on the mat, and balance in the saddle with Pilates For Dressage®.

Or Consider enrolling in RIDERMANSHIP® - where your education takes a seriously progressive turn and allows you finally master the physical challenges you may be facing. Our next intake for 2022 is coming - Sign up to our newsletter to be informed of when our intake opens up.

Join Janice Dulak once again as we explore more about HANDS.

Like all body appendages, knowing what to do (or what not to do) with them is so important to our riding.

In this edition of RIDE WITH JANICE, Janice will give you some 'ride changing' advice about how your hand's position, movement, and muscle tension should be factored into each ride.

During this episode, Janice will remind you of two main principles - to :

1. Do something/nothing with your hands, so you don't do something with your hands - Confused? You won't be!
2. Think about muscle tension and the dynamic nature of how much pressure we need in our hands to get a response from our horse.

We are all no doubt guilty of this at some point or another in our riding career.

What if we were to tell you, there is a better way to ask your horse forward?

Join Janice in this podcast episode of Ride WIth Janice where she will cover 2 very important things :

1. Using your Seat and Thighs to 'roll' your horse forward & what that means

AND

2. What NOT to do with your lower legs

Saddle Up, Secure your phone in your Pocket, and let's make some MOMENTS with your horse.

Mentioned in this episode :

'4 Steps to teach your horse to go off your seat'

This is contained in full via Janice's Online Learning Program Ridermanship®.

RIDE WITH JANICE - THE PODCAST
Season 1 - Episode 7
Not Wanting To Ride

Riding.  Pffft!  Some days it all seems WAY TO HARD.

Janice gets it.  She too has those days. In fact, this episode is dedicated to exactly that!  

Life is busy, and let's face it, you need energy to pull on those breeches or riding jeans, go get your horse, groom them, tack them up, do some ground work maybe then ride.  
SO MUCH WORK!

This is a 2 part episode, so be sure to stick around to hear how Janice went after she initially had the 'Can't Be Bothered's'...

Next episode drops in 2 weeks time - 'Kicking To Go'...  Learn why that won't get you very far with your horse.

Are you a dressage rider who cares about fitness and biomechanics, or a cowgirl who wants a better seat and to feel stronger? Create strength on the mat, and balance in the saddle with Pilates For Dressage®

Turn your rides into moments - with Janice Dulak - Published author and creator of the online education program Ridermanship®

Do you ride thinking about your 'Core'?

It is time to start.

In fact, Janice doesn't even like the term 'using our core'.  She prefers 'Stabilizing Our Spine'.

In this podcast episode, you will explore an interesting exercise to use your abdominals pre-mounting in your warm-up, or even how to play with it while riding.

Soften and support your spine, just like your horse has to do to 'come through'...

Not sure what that term means?  Janice will explain all.

Grab your horse and begin a fascinating episode about the CORE and how best to use it. You will also hear the science behind it, how your horse has to use their abdominals, and how to influence your horse's speed by our use of ours.

Our Spine

Our spine is SO important in riding yet often we forget to stretch and warm it up before we ride!

Today, grab your horse and Ride With Janice as she takes you through some delicious spinal stretches to help you, and in turn, your horse.

Learn Janice's 'Pilates Spine Stretch Forward' and some other methods that will help you in the saddle.

Main learning points in this episode :

1. The Spine is so important and often forgotten as riders
2. We ask horses to stretch their back and spine, so it is important to stretch OUR backs
3. Learn the 'Pilates Spine Stretch Forward' while on your horse
4. Plus some other methods to stretch out our backs while in the saddle

This episode of RIDE WITH JANICE is brought to you by RIDERMANSHIP®

Ridermanship® is the ultimate online equestrian education program.

Learn strength, stretch and control, while aiding injury recovery and prevention...

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If you would like to take advantage of a payment plan to pay in monthly instalments, please contact us at janice@pilatesfordressage.com.

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There are many different types of 'BOSS' in the world. 

Knowing which type of boss to be with your horse can be a game changer.  

Join Janice as she goes through ; 

1. Being The Boss
   
2. Bossy boss vs Not Helpful Boss
   
3. Think about what kind of boss you are to your horse...
   
4. How can you be more balanced as a "boss"
   
5. Use your tools [your body] to give your horse parameters, and allow them to find out how to do their job.
   

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We've all heard "heels down", but there is simply more to it than that.

Many equestrians are riding around, totally unaware of the importance of their feet.  

Feet are pretty darn important in this whole 'riding' caper.
So many things to troubleshoot!

For example :

• Do you lose your stirrups all the time?  It might be tight hips!
• Do you know how to keep your feet in the best position?
• Do you know how much pressure to have in your stirrups?
• Do you understand what your feet do to the rest of your body?

It is the very first episode of RIDE WITH JANICE and we are so excited to have you along for the journey!

Grab your horse and 'chill out' at the mounting block as Janice Dulak talks you through how this podcast will work, and what you can expect.

Don't have a horse nearby?  

That's ok, listen along and you will still pick up valuable tips and tricks from Janice's deep library of knowledge.  
You will always be able to go back and listen when you DO have your horse. 🐴

Before we get started with our BRAND NEW RIDE WITH JANICE Podcast Series, we thought a quick hello from the lady herself would be a nice introduction!

Find out how RIDE WITH JANICE works as your in ear coach to better posture and body awareness...