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The Neurocentric Rider, Bailey Court, Catterick Garrison, DL9 4, Catterick Camp (2026)

07/01/2026

Why does your horse feel tense when you're tense?

Because your nervous system is literally connected to theirs.

Horses are incredibly sensitive to your energy, your balance, and your confidence. When your nervous system is in "protect mode," your horse knows. Your seat gets rigid, your breathing shallows, and your horse responds by tensing up too.

This isn't just about being calm. It's about retraining your nervous system so you're genuinely balanced and confident in the saddle.

When your vestibular system (balance), proprioception (body awareness), and vagal tone (nervous system calm) are working properly, your horse feels it immediately. Suddenly your transitions are smoother. Your horse is lighter. The whole partnership improves.

That's the neurocentric difference for riders.

Ready to transform your partnership? 🐴💙

📧 lotti@theneurocentricrider.co.uk

06/01/2026

Your seat is everything. Your balance is everything. Your nervous system controls both.

Most riders think their position problems are structural. "My hips are tight." "My legs won't stay under me." "I can't find my balance."

But here's the truth: your nervous system is the real issue.

When your brain doesn't trust your balance, it locks up your muscles. When your vestibular system (your inner ear) isn't working right, your seat suffers. When your proprioception is off, you lose connection with your horse.

That's where neurocentric movement changes everything for riders.

We retrain the systems that control balance, coordination, and body awareness—so your position improves naturally, your confidence grows, and your horse feels the difference.

Ready to ride better? 🐴

📧 lotti@theneurocentricrider.co.uk

06/01/2026

2026:The year of the horse 🐴

In Chinese tradition, the Horse represents freedom, energy, and harmony in motion.

For riders, this year is about something deeper: true connection with your horse through nervous system alignment.

The ancient wisdom knew something modern science is just catching up to- a horse doesn’t follow your commands. It mirrors your nervous system. Your balance, your confidence, your calm. Your horse feels all of it.

This year, stop fighting for control. Start training your nervous system.

When your vestibular system (balance) is stable, your horse is stable.
When your proprioception (body awareness) is sharp, your horse responds with precision.
When your Vagal tone (nervous system calm) is strong, your horse trusts you completely.

That’s the year of the horse energy: freedom through alignment. Power through connection. Movement through understanding.

Ready to ride into 2026 differently? 🐴 ✨

✉️lotti@theneurocentricrider.co.uk

26/12/2025

🎄 PB Movement Advent Calendar – BONUS 🎄

MYTH: "Tight riding boots are just part of the sport. You have to suffer for your seat."

REALITY: Cramped feet trigger your nervous system's protective response—and that affects your entire riding.

Here's what most riders don't realize: Your feet are packed with nerve endings and proprioceptors. They're constantly sending signals to your brain about balance, stability, and safety.

When your boots are too tight, your nervous system perceives threat:
• Restricted blood flow
• Pressure on nerves
• Limited proprioceptive feedback
• Constant low-level discomfort

Your brain responds by going into protective mode. It tightens your muscles. It increases tension up your legs, hips, and lower back. It makes you grip with your seat.

Suddenly, you're tense in the saddle. Your aids are unclear. Your horse feels your tension. Your riding suffers.

And if you already have pain? Tight boots make it worse.

This is neurocentric pain in action. It's not about the boots being "tight enough to look professional." It's about your nervous system's threat response.

**Here's what we tell our riders:**

Comfortable boots aren't a luxury—they're essential for pain-free riding.

When your feet are comfortable, your nervous system relaxes. Your proprioception improves. Your seat becomes more stable. Your connection with your horse deepens.

You ride better. You feel better. You perform better.

Don't sacrifice comfort for tradition. Your nervous system—and your riding—will thank you.

Ready to ride in comfort?

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26/12/2025

🐎Your Nervous System🐎

Your nervous system controls everything: pain, movement, sleep, digestion, mood, immunity.

If your nervous system is stuck in “threat mode, "nothing else works. Here’s how to improve it:

1️⃣Activate Your Vagus Nerve
•Slow, deep breathing (long exhales)
•Humming or singing
•Cold water on your face
•Gentle neck stretches

2️⃣Micr Intelligently
•Start slow, progress gradually, focus on quality. Stop before pain increases.

3️⃣Manage Stress
•Identify stressors, set boundaries, practice relaxation, spend time in nature.

4️⃣Prioritize Sleep
•Consistent schedule, dark room, no screens 1 hour before bed, limit caffeine after 2pm.

5️⃣Address Your Sensory System
•Eye tracking, balance drills, vestibular exercises, reduce sensory overload.

6️⃣Improve Nutrition
•Omega-3s, B vitamins, magnesium. Reduce inflammatory foods.

7️⃣Build Social Connection
•Loneliness keeps your nervous system in threat mode. Connection activates safety.

8️⃣Practice Consistency
•Small, daily actions beat occasional big efforts. Your nervous system changes through repetition.

**When your nervous system improves**
✔️Pain decreases
✔️Movement improves
✔️Sleep gets better
✔️Digestion normalizes
✔️Mood lifts
✔️Energy increases
✔️Immunity strengthens

The bottom line: Improving your nervous system isn’t one magic fix. It’s creating an environment that where your body feel safe enough to heal.

Start today. Takes 5 minutes. Do the 4-7-8 breathing techniques. Notice how your body feels.

That’s nervous system improvement in action.

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25/12/2025

🎁The Neurocentric Rider Advent Calendar - Day 25🎁

Your gift this year is lasting relief.

If pain has been tagging along for months (or years), you don’t have to accept it as uour “new normal.”

Pain is often your nervous system trying to protect you. When the brain doesn’t feel safe, it changes the way you move, brace, breathe and ride.

That’s why “stretching more” or “pushing through” doesn’t always work.

The neurocentric approach focuses on improving the signals between brain and body so movement feels safe again.

What that can look like for riders:
•Less tension through neck/shoukders/hips
•Better balance and seat stability
•More confidence before you ride
•Less flare-ups after busy days

This Christmas, give yourself the gift that actually lasts: a body you can trust.

Want help? Comment “RELIEF” or DM us and we’ll point you to the best next step.

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24/12/2025

🎄The Neurocentric Rider Advent Calendar - Day 24🎄

Pain is a communication problem.

Not a character flaw.
Not “getting older.”
Not something you just have to push through.

Pain is information

Your brain is constantly asking: “Is this safe?” When the answer is “I’m not sure”…your nervous system turns the volume up.

That’s why you can have:
• Pain with “normal” scans
• Pain that moves around
• Pain that flares with stress, lack of sleep, or anxiety
• Pain that shows up more in the saddle than in the ground

In the neurocentric approach, we don’t just chase the sore spot.
We improve the quality of the signals between brain and body (vision, vestibular, proprioception, breathing/vagus nerve, movement control).

When the brain gets clearer, safe information… pain often reduces.

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23/12/2025

⛸️The Neurocentric Rider Advent Calendar - Day 23⛸️

Neck and Shoulder Release

Tight neck and shoulders? You’re not alone. Most riders carry tension here and it’s sabotaging your riding.

Why riders get stuck neck and shoulders:

Your neck and shoulders are where you HOLD stress. When your nervous system is in protective mode, these muscles tense up. Add reins, balance, the weight of your upper body and you’ve got a recipe for pain, stiffness and reduced mobility.

The problem: tight neck and shoulders = restricted movement = poor communication with your horse = tension throughout your whole body.

What happens when you release them:

✔️Better posture and alignment
✔️Clearer rein context and feel
✔️Reduced fatigue during and after riding
✔️Improved breathing (tight shoulders restrict breath)
✔️Less pain and headaches
✔️Better connection with your horse

How we help:

Through neurocentric treatment, we address the ROOT CAUSE of the tension. We work with:

- Lymphatic release (clearing stagnation and inflammation)
- Soft tissue work (releasing muscle guarding patterns)
- Vagus nerve activation (teaching your nervous system it’s safe to relax)
- Movement retraining (rebuilding proper patterns)

The result? Your neck and shoulders naturally release. You move freer, ride better and feel amazing.

Ready to release that tension?

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✉️lotti@theneurocentricrider.co.uk

22/12/2025

✨The Neurocentric Rider Advent Calendar - Day 22✨

Move Pain Free This Christmas

Christmas is about joy, connection and doing what you love. But pain can steal that from you.

Whether it’s festive rides, family time or just moving without discomfort - your deserve to enjoy this season fully.

Here’s the truth: pain isn’t something you have to live with. It’s your nervous systems way of protecting you. And the good news? We can rewire that.

The neurocentric approach doesn’t just mask pain it addresses the ROOT CAUSE. We teach your brain that movement is safe again. We unlock the patterns holding you back and help you move freely.

What this means for your Christmas
✔️Ride without fear or tension
✔️Move with your family pain free
✔️Feel confident and strong
✔️Enjoy activities you’ve been avoiding
✔️Start 2026 moving better than ever

You don’t need months of treatment. Many riders see significant improvement in just a few sessions. Imagine what’s possible if you start NOW.

This Christmas give yourself the gift of pain free movement.

Ready to move freely?

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✉️lotti@theneurocentricrider.co.uk

21/12/2025

🧊The Neurocentric Rider Advent Calendar - Day 21🧊

Pre-ride nervous system rest

Your nervous system is EVERYTHING when it comes to riding. If it’s in fight or flight mode your horse knows. Your body knows. Your performance suffers.

The good news? You can reset it in minutes.

Here’s a simple pre-ride protocol to calm your nervous system and get into peak performance mode:

🫁THE 5-7 BREATH (2 minutes)
Breathe in for 5 counts, out for 7 counts. The longer exhale activates your vagus nerve and signals safety to your brain.
Do this 5-10 times

🌎GROUNDING (1 minute)
Feel your feet on the ground. Notice 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, 1 you can taste. This brings you into the present moment.

🤸GENTLE MOVEMENT (2 minutes)
Shake out your legs, roll your shoulders, do some light stretches. Movement helps discharge nervous system tension.

💭VISUALISATION (1 minute)
Close your eyes and imagine a smooth, confident ride. See yourself moving fluidly with your horse. Feel the connection.

Why this works:
These techniques activate your parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest mode) and deactivate fight or flight. Your body relaxes, your mind clears and you show up as your best self.

Ready to ride calm and connected?
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✉️lotti@theneurocentricrider.co.uk

20/12/2025

🎁The Neurocentric Rider Advent Calendar - Day 20🎁

Seat Stability

A stable seat isn’t just about looking good-it’s the foundation of every ride. Without it, you’re fighting your horse instead of moving WITH them.

What makes a stable seat?
✔️Core strength and control
✔️Balance weight distribution
✔️Relaxed hip flexors (not gripping)
✔️Proper alignment from ear to heel
✔️Proprioception awareness (knowing where your body is in space)

Why riders lose seat stability:

Most riders grip with their legs and clench their core when they feel unbalanced. This creates tension, reduces feel, and actually makes you LESS stable. Your nervous system is in protective mode and your body is bracing instead of moving fluidly.

The neurocentric approach requires this. We teach your brain that you’re safe in the saddle which allows your muscles to relax and your proprioception to improve. This means:

- Better balance and security
- Clearer communication with your horse
- Reduced fatigue and tension
- More confidence, flowing rides

How we help:
Through neurological remapping, vagus nerve activation, and proprioception training, we help your nervous system feel SAFE. When you’re not in protective mode, your seat naturally stabilizes.

Ready to develop a seat of steel?
Visit our website
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✉️lotti@theneurocentricrider.co.uk

19/12/2025

☃️The Neurocentric Rider Advent Calendar - Day 19☃️

Pre Ride Anxiety

That nervous feeling before you mount up? Your nervous system is trying to protect you - but it might be working overtime.

Pre-ride anxiety is often your body stuck in fight or flight mode. Your brain perceives a threat (real or imagined) and floods your system with stress hormones. This creates tension, shallow breathing, and a disconnected feeling from your horse.

Here’s the thing: your horse FEELS this. They pick up on your anxiety, and it affects their performance and your safety.

How to calm your nervous system BEFORE you ride:

✔️Vagus nerve activation (deep belly breathing - 5 counts in, 7 counts out)
✔️Grounding techniques (feel your feet, notice 5 things you can see)
✔️Gentle movement (walk around, shake out tension)
✔️Progressive muscle relaxation (tense and release muscle groups)
✔️Visualisation (imagine a smooth, confident ride)

The neurocentric approach teaches your brain that riding is safe. Through neurological remapping, we hep you move OUT of protective patterns and INTO confidence and connection.

If pre-ride anxiety is holding you back, let’s work on it together. A few sessions can require your nervous system and transform your riding experience.

Ready to ride with confidence?

Visit our website
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✉️lotti@theneurocentricrider.co.uk

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