Equestrians
Learn how the Equicizer is being used by the worlds top equestrians and how it can help you!
Craig Cameron
Cowboy Hall Of Fame
Cinician and Natural Horseman | 
Ruth Hogan Poulsen
Dressage FEI Instructor/trainer
USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalist |
Click on your favorite rider's photo to learn more about them and the Equicizer!
The Equicizer and the Wooden Horse Corp are proud members of the CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) The CHA's mission is to promote excellence in safety and education for the benefit of the entire horse industry. This is accomplished by certifying instructors, accrediting equine facilities and publishing educational resources.
"This is the best piece of training equipment I have ever used for my riders!" - Steve Lantvit, CHA Western/English Riding Instructor of Highgrove Farm LaPorte Indiana
Learn more about the Equicizer with riding instructor
Steve Lanvit.
For more information on the CHA or to sign up for their news letter, please go to www.CHA-ahse.org
To search for a certified riding instructor or barn in your area click here!
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- Stay sharp, fit and flexible when you are not able to get out to ride enough!
- Practice technique, skills, strengthen weaknesses, improve balance, coordination and ability!
- Develop more confidence!
- Instructors, reduce risks with students, great for evaluations, develop and practice basic skills repeatedly, spare the wear and tear on your horses!
- Prepare yourself better and safer to return to riding from an absence, injury or illness!
- Universal for every riding discipline!
- Make your dream of riding closer to becoming a reality!
- A new exciting way to exercise for better health and fitness for almost anyone!
(Novice and beginner riders should seek proper instruction and approval before riding real horses)
What is the Equicizer? 
Equitation practice aboard the Equicizer |
Exercise and stretch with the Equicizer.
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Actor Tobey Maguire
aboard the Equicizer
filming a scene from Seabiscuit |
The Equicizer is a safe beautifully hand-crafted non-motorized mechanical horse that can be used anywhere by almost anyone! Built with extreme quality and durability, this is the only novelty piece of exercise equipment that you may feel the desire to call by name, pat on the neck, or even hug!
How Does The Equicizer Work?
No tools, or electricity are needed! This patented spring designed mechanism is easily activated and controlled by the rider's level of effort and fitness. Riders can use the correct riding seat and leg muscles that virtually bring the Equicizer to life! When in motion, the Equicizer simulates a real horse’s movement, allowing riders to exercise, stretch and practice technique and improve body posture and positioning, fitness and confidence in a safe controlled manner.
The Equicizer provides a very safe low impact exercise. Use any saddle or ride bareback, with or with out stirrups, riders can use their hips, or "core" seat, and leg muscles to initiate the walk, trot or canter motion. This exercise works all those horse riding muscles in your legs, abdomen, back, everywhere!
Click Here to learn about the Equicizers gaits!
For a cardiovascular workout, riders can go for wide open gallops in a half seat (2 point) position, improving leg strength and form while using their hands and arms to urge a forward rhythm and stride on the Equicizer's neck.
These exercises are very effective for riders of all disciplines and the same type of exercise was used as means of weight loss, fitness and training for actor Tobey Maguire in the roll of Jockey Red Pollard, during the making of the movie Seabiscuit. The Equicizer was used extensively in the making of this film.
Who Uses The Equicizer?
Our customers range from intense professional Equine Athletes to those with severe disabilities, novices and those whom may have never ridden a horse in their lives!
Examples:
Dressage, Hunter/Jumper, Western Pleasure, Endurance, Vaulting, Polo, Racing, Riding Instructors, Film Making Special Effects, Private Homes, Weight Loss, Rehabilitation Centers, Therapeutic Riding Programs, Hippotherapy, Message Therapy, General Exercise, Novelty, and Fun!
The Elite and Classic models are built strong enough to carry up to 500 pounds, and our Equipony is designed for children ages 1-10 and can carry up to 250 pounds. So, whether you are big, little, tall or small, there’s an Equicizer made for you. Visit our online store to purchase one today!
"The images and exercise examples displayed throughout this site are intended for general reference purposes only. Prior to participating in any exercise program or activity, you should seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional."
World renowned 'Cowboy's Clinician' and host of a popular RFD-TV show, Craig Cameron interviews Frankie.