Blackberry Brae
Sessions are 20 minutes and the rider’s position and posture can be fine-tuned whilst in movement by using large mounting blocks, mirrors and sensor analysis to provide assistance and evidence throughout. He is particularly useful for rehabilitation after illness or injury and to improve confidence after an accident or illness.
Blackberry is a fantastic state of the art coaching tool allowing participants to learn in complete safety with a coach right beside them. He can walk, trot, canter and can accommodate weights of up to 16 stone.
Blackberry gives riders a realistic horse-riding feeling and builds balance and confidence using a safe and warm environment.
Using the simulator allows the coach to remain in full control and Blackberry can stop at the push of a button should the rider wish. He is therefore particularly suitable for nervous or unbalanced riders and those returning to riding after a break or injury.
Past studies have shown that the simulator produced significant improvement in the postural control of children and adults in sitting position, additionally showing a higher motor functionality. It has shown to improve outcomes with individuals with cerebral palsy, stroke, parkinsons, ASD as well as other conditions.
Silva e Borges MB, Werneck MJ, da Silva Mde L, Gandolfi L, Pratesi R. Therapeutic effects of a horse riding simulator in children with cerebral palsy. Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 2011 Oct;69(5):799-804. doi: 10.1590/s0004-282×2011000600014. PMID: 22042184.
Blackberry Brae replicates the movement patterns of a horse at walk, trot and canter – enabling riders to develop specific muscle groups without putting unnecessary strain on other parts of the body
The fully interactive screen allows riders to ride at the beach and paddle in the sea, hack through the forest, visit the farm or even the zoo.
For the riders who wish to develop their riding skills to the next level there’s the opportunity to ride a dressage test and try some specialist movements such as leg yield, passage, half pass and piaffe.
Benefits of Blackberry Brae sessions:
- Weight limit of 16 stone
- Safe, warm and dust free environment
- Coach has close contact and can make immediate adjustments to riders in any pace (walk, trot and canter)
- Provides evidence and feedback
- Transferable skills to real horse.
- Riding ability improvement – increasing body awareness, symmetry in riding position, technical skills, balance and application of the aids, coordination, independent seat and core stability.
- Learn new techniques and skills
- Enable muscle memory to develop
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