Physio led sessions ( mounted and dismounted) that will assess your, posture and symmetry. Allowing
Assessment and treatment to improve horse riders posture and symmetry and their influence on the horses way of going. Book your session to find out how you could improve rider communication with your horse. Allison has 20 years experience as a Chartered Physiotherapist so has an extensive and indepth knowledge of the human body and posture/ biomechanics. This coupled with riding since the age of 5 and competing in Dressage and eventing means a unique blend with actual rider knowledge.
11/09/2025
Well Autumn is definitely upon us the colder mornings and evenings! I though I would take the time to update you on my Clinic list for the remaining of September and October.
CLINIC LIST
Friday 12th September- Local day
Wednesday 24th September - currently available
Friday 26th September- Chesterfield ()
Wednesday 1st October - Ashton
Friday 3rd October- Chorley
Wednesday 8th October- TBC
Friday 10th October- Kearsley (Katie Khristian Shortland)
Friday 17th October- Local day
Wednesday 22nd October- Cheshire area
If you would like to book on any of the clinics above please PM the page or text 07946099770. Many thanks Allison
28/08/2025
re sharing this post following a session this week . Josie Gibbs
14/08/2025
CLINIC DATES
August
22/8 Kearsley
27/8 Hope Valley
September
10/9 Cheshire
12/9 Local day (including lowerdale 12-3ish)
26/9 Chesterfield
October
3/10 Chorley
10/10 Local day
If you would like to book on or for any more information please PM the page or text/ call 07946099770.
Thanks Allison
26/07/2025
Had such a varied and productive clinic beautiful yard yesterday. Thank you Julia for hosting and everyone who attended
Then to top it off got this wonderful feedback today from Sarah Simpkins.
Hi Allison, thought you’d like to know that we did 2x double clears today, in a snaffle, with control… the session yesterday really helped both of us so thank you xx
We had worked on balancing the canter and isolating where movement should happen ! Great results well done Sarah and her beautiful Loki 😍😍
25/07/2025
Rosettes looking very smart for the class sponsored show Chatsworth House this Sunday. Entries taken on the day from Arena eventing to best moustache ! ❤️🐎
21/07/2025
CLINIC DATES
25/7 Chesterfield (FULL)
August
22/8 Kearsley
27/8 Hope Valley
September
10/9 Cheshire
12/9 Local day (including lowerdale 12-3ish)
If you would like to book on or for any more information please PM the page or text/ call 07946099770.
Thanks Allison
13/07/2025
The right direction is often found at the pace of patience, not speed.
☆ Horses teach us that true progress comes when we move thoughtfully
☆ Rushing only leads us further from our path; listening brings us closer
☆ Every careful step taken in the right direction brings more growth than a hurried leap
At the Online Horse Fair, you’ll meet horsemen and women who understand the value of slowing down and invite you to explore it for yourself.
As many of you know due to family illness my clinics in June, July and August are more limited.
Clinic List
June 6th Local day
June 18th Dunham Massey
June 25th Wigan
July 4th Local day
July 11th Kearsley (Katie Khristian Shortland)
July 18th Chorley
July 25th Chesterfield (Julia Hardy)
August 1st Local day
To find out more and book on please contact the host of the clinic in the brackets or PM the page or text 07946099770.
Thanks Allison
26/05/2025
I saw this quote on a business page but I think it's very relevant to being the best rider we can be. It is not about using the most we have it's about using what you need every time you ride 😉.
21/05/2025
A lovey harrowed arena for today’s clinic ! Thank you Laura Borrel for perfect prep 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽🤩🤩
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Biomechanical assessments on your own horse look at your balance posture and symmetry while you are riding. Allison Winterbottom is a Chartered Physiotherapist and horse rider and has a unique insight into the human body and how it can influence your horse. Below is a short insight into why Allison does what she does!
“If you consider your horse can feel a fly landing on him, imagine his reaction to your weight being unbalanced when you ride him? This is why I do what I do I have an scoliosis and gradually over time I noticed my equine physiotherapist always pointing out similar areas of tightness on my horse. I came to thinking it could be me affecting him! This is where my journey began studying biomechanics in riding and using my extensive knowledge of the human body, to help myself as a rider. Now I apply my knowledge to helping other horse riders from all backgrounds and experiences with great success (look at the reviews on FB and testimonials on my website).”
“Sometimes it is just one issue that may have arisen from a fall or injury, or sometimes it is more about weakness or postural type of the rider. We all have certain traits that change our perception of how our body interacts with space and force. This can effect our seat, straightness and position alongside the harmony of horse and rider. It is about finding the cause of the issue not the symptom.”
The list of issues Allison has helped riders with is endless as every horse and rider combination are unique, but her is a few:
Toes that stick outwards
Pain or stiffness when or after riding
Keeping your stirrups or keep your legs in the correct position
Feeling uneven/ wonky in the saddle, or sometimes being told you are and seeing it in photos
Hands being too high or too low, or backwards
Coming back to horse riding after a break, injury or operation
Uneveness on one rein (yes it could be you and not your horse!)
All of these and many more issues can be because of poor biomechanics, due to stiffness weakness or just that you have not been shown the correct “feel”. Allison can help you acheive those goals and get rid of these hurdles.
Allison Winterbottom is a Chartered Human Physiotherapist with 19 years experience. Over 5 years ago she has specialised in working with horse riders setting up "Riding in the Balance" to help riders from all disciplines and experience. This offers the horse rider a unique opportunity into the insight of horse rider biomechanics.
With her understanding of the human body and 35 years of horse riding and competing in various disciplines Allison can offer you a bespoke service to assess you on your horse, this allows you to feel for yourself how riding in good posture and alignment can improve your horse's straightness and throughness.
Sessions are held with you on your own horse, or Human Physio sessions off the horse. Or combine the two.
Sessions can be for the individual or held as a workshop. £55 for 60 minutes within a 15 miles distance of SK13 5HD.
