Saskia Heijkants

🏇 Equestrian Specialisation

Saskia is widely known for her work in:

Rider seat and posture analysis

Biomechanics in the saddle

Movement efficiency for horse–rider combinations

Identifying asymmetry and compensation patterns

Improving communication between rider and horse

She regularly works with dressage and sport riders to refine:

Balance

Stability

Timing of aids

Symmetry in the saddle

🧠 Method & Approach

Her system combines:

Physiotherapy

Biomechanics

Sensor-based movement analysis (e.g. Sit-i Dynamic Chair Pro)

Rider-specific pressure and balance measurement tools

She analyses:

Pelvic and core stability

Weight distribution in stirrups

Asymmetry in movement

Motor patterns affecting riding performance

She also integrates:

ActionTypes® & motivation profiling (DMD) to understand how riders learn and move best

🎯 Coaching & Services

She offers:

Rider movement analysis sessions

Physiotherapy for riders

Workshops at equestrian centres

Expert lectures and training programs

Performance optimisation for horse–rider combinations

Her work is often delivered in collaboration with top equestrian training centres and clinics.

🐎 Training Philosophy

Every rider has a unique movement pattern

Problems in riding often stem from biomechanics, not just technique

Awareness + data = better training outcomes

Focus on long-term movement change rather than quick fixes