Carol Henning – US
I am a lifetime rider as well as the recipient of multiple joint replacements. I completed DRT 1 & 2, and I can say my strength and mobility has has significantly improved as has my effectiveness of aids on my horses! My favorite part of the program is when Nicola discusses how what we are doing in DRT links to our
mounted work.
My biggest challenges have been with the Yoga sessions and completing any kind of leg sweep through as well as doing Swiss Ball exercises where your back/shoulders are on the ground and only the foot is on the ball (I personally need to avoid any chance of knee hyperextension). So, I just transition from pose to pose in a way that I am able and do bridges on the ground instead of the ball.
My advice to all is to take advantage of the DRT program! Challenge yourself with the new exercises DRT offers, but know your body and your true limitations and adjust to accomodate.
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