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Elizabeth Hanson

Has been an Equestrian Life Member since February 23, 2009, lives in California, United States and considers themself a Amateur in the English discipline of Hunter / Jumper and Dressage. They is affiliated with EQUESTRIAN PILATES.

About Me

Elizabeth is the founder of EQUESTRIAN PILATES®, a Pilates functional fitness program for riders. EQUESTRIAN PILATES® increases body awareness, flexibility and strength to help people of any discipline or skill level get the most from their ride.

Elizabeth grew up in rural Illinois and has been passionate about riding since she was a little girl. She has had many horses over the years. As a little girl she rode Western on quarter horses and had an awesome Racking horse named April Jubilee. At Earlham College she rode hunter. She currently rides Dressage.

Elizabeth has been giving EQUESTRIAN PILATES® clinics and private sessions nation-wide since 2004. Her clients see dramatic improvements in their riding skills, health and enjoyment. Common comments include the rider being able to sit the trot better, improved used of the aids, relief from low back pain and much more.

Elizabeth Hanson is certified in Pilates through the PhysicalMind Institute in NYC. Currently she teaches privates, duets, and group classes each week. Some of her continuing education credits include Pilates with Resist-A-Ball®, Ndeita Pilates Mat, Yumuna Body Rolling, Stott Band and Toning Ball and advanced work through the PhysicalMind Institute. She is also certified in the GYROTONIC® method.

Elizabeth teaches private sessions in Westlake Village, CA and travels nationwide to give clinics.

Elizabeth’s Magazine Articles Include:
• Improve Your Horse Fitness with EQUESTRIAN PILATES®, Dressage Online May and June 2008. Co-Written with Andrea McManus
• 5 Steps to Better Rider Awareness, Dressage Today, Feb. 2008. Co-written with Andrea McManus
• Ask the Expert Column: Breathing, Dressage Today, May 2007 issue
• The Lowdown on Low Back Pain: The Bane of the Rider’s Existence, Paso Fino Horse World Magazine, March 2007
• Ask the Expert Column: Hip Locking, Dressage Today, May 2006 issue
• The Lowdown on Low Back Pain: The Bane of the Rider’s Existence, The Gaited Horse – Spring 2006
• Finding the Sweet Spot, The Gaited Horse – Fall 2005
• EQUESTRIAN PILATES®® Functional Fitness for Polo, Polo Players Edition – May 2005
• Three Ways to Improve Your Ride Through Pilates, Virginia Horse Journal – June 2005


Reviews about her EQUESTRIAN PILATES® program can be seen in:
• Get Fit for Riding. Exercises for Everyone, Horse Illustrated, May 2008
• Pilates Style Magazine – Nov/Dec Issue 2005.
• England’s Equestrian Magazine – Product presentation for Summer 2005 Issue
• The Gaited Horse – E-Book Review Summer 2005 Issue
• Horse Talk Magazine – Business Review July/August 2005 Issue
• Several other magazines have requested a copy of the book including: Horse Illustrated Magazine, Horse Magazine (a British publication), Tidningden Hasftynd (a Swedish publication) and Horse and Rider.

Basic Information

Member Since February 23, 2009
Gender Female
Birthday February 21, 1973 ( 38 Years Old )
Home California, United States
Profile Link http://www.equestrianlife.com/profile/1000003052400/Elizabeth__Hanson/
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Elizabeth 's Riding Style

Primary Discipline English
Hunter / Jumper
Dressage

Other Information

Elizabeth 's Affiliated / Owned Businesses
EQUESTRIAN PILATES
EQUESTRIAN PILATES