Equiseat Aid Scientific Studies

Study with Kathryn Burns BSc (hons) Mcsp, Rider Physio

Our first study was with Kathryn Burns Bsc (hons) Mcsp, rider physio (The Rider Rehab Centre). Kathryn assessed the riders stood on the ground, with a. sensor mat and on a mechanical horse to ensure she gauged how the riders were sitting, uninfluenced by their horses, Kathryn then analysed the riders on their horses without the Equiseat Aid, noting down everything she noticed, then again after putting on the Equiseat Aid!

Kathryn found many benefits of the Equiseat Aid including:

  • Reduced ability to fix through the more overactive right leg
  • Improved right leg positioning
  • Improved left leg Glute med and therefore pelvic stability laterally on the left resulting in an improved position of the pelvis in the saddle.
  • Some reduction of over activity through right trunk.
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Study With Dr David Marlin (AnimalWeb)

In Jun 2024, we underwent a study at ARU Writtle with Dr David Marlin (AnimalWeb). Out of the 5 riders who were assessed, they found that the Equiseat Aid improved 100% of rider’s asymmetry when wearing the Equiseat Aid, compared to not wearing it. It also showed that it improved regardless of which side the Equiseat Aid was on. Even though, there was a bigger improvement when it was put on the ‘correct’ leg, the Equiseat Aid still helps riders, even if they put it on the ‘wrong’ leg, which should put customers minds at ease when worrying about which leg to wear the Equiseat Aid on.

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“Initial results showed a significant improvement in all riders' shoulder symmetry when riding with the Equiseat Aid compared to riding without it"

AnimalWeb's Dr David Marlin

Vickie Dennis, founder of Equiseat Aid, added: "We are delighted with the results of the pilot trial carried out by Dr David Marlin and his team at Animalweb. We developed Equiseat Aid to help riders work at being as balanced and symmetrical as possible in the saddle. The initial results from the trial demonstrate that wearing an EquiSeat Aid has a positive effect on the rider’s shoulder symmetry in the saddle, which is fantastic news!

We’re looking forward to increasing the scope of our trial by collaborating with Dr David Marlin and ARU Writtle to collect more comprehensive data and analytics, as well as to broaden the testing to Animalweb members.  Stay tuned for more news in the coming months.

Study with McTimony Chiropractor, Tim Jarman

We have also had small, independent studies done by equine professionals such as McTimoney chriopracter, Tim Jarman. He did his own study on a client, by measuring the shape of the horses back before the rider started using the Equiseat Aid. He found there was a huge symmetry issue, showing that the horse struggled to muscle up on its right hand side, due to the rider aving an injury and compensating her body, making her sit severely off to the right hand side, restricting her horse from being able to build up that side of its body, hence why there is a severe dip in the right side of its back.

After just 12 weeks of using the Equiseat Aid, the horse was pretty much symmetrical, as you can see from the image!