Pilates for Riders

  • Improve your balance & posture in the saddle
  • Strengthen abs to support your ride
  • Increase hip mobility

PILATES FOR RIDERS

Strengthen good habits & explore ways to banish the bad ones- your horse will thank you.


Suzanne has created exercises based on both her riding and pilates instruction.  The oov challenges balance & coordination- the closest thing to having an actual horse in the studio!  The straps & springs of the reformer and tower recreate stirrup & rein connection. Explore your position- think differently about how you sit and balance in the saddle.


Wednesdays at 6:15pm with Suzanne Mente

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Registration Opens soon

Class Details

  • No experience with Pilates needed to participate.
  • Class is limited to 8 clients.
  • This class meets at The Pilates Studio for six classes.The 7th week is our Make up class in case you miss one during the series.  Perfect attendance? Use the 7th week as a bonus class. You can buy a single class, or use your apparatus class package.
  • There are no refunds or extensions on this series. Please make sure you can participate before signing up.

Suzanne Mente

Suzanne's direct approach to teaching and keen observation skills moves her clients towards their goals fast. She is particularly interested in hip mobility and in helping horse riders improve their balance, strength and flexibility in order to better connect with their horses.

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I've been coming to the Pilates Studio for several years. Initially I did mostly mat classes, but more recently I've been participating in small groups, or in Pilates for Riders, or doing independent sessions. I feel that my posture has improved about 200%: standing up straight and not slumping have become the norm for me. I also feel like my sense of balance and my overall fitness--particularly core strength--are way better. Everyone is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. They listen to what you want to work on, to what physical issues or limitations you might have, etc., and work with you, pushing you enough to help you improve but not so much that you risk injury or making issues worse.

If I had more than two thumbs I'd put them all up; but I'll settle for giving them five stars!

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Sean R.

Smiles & Success: Client Reviews That Say It All:

The teachers and staff are outstanding. I always feel amazing for days after doing Pilates and I have no aches or pains anywhere. Thanks Pilates Studio!!! 9/18/24

Amy O

Of the many benefits to being a regular at The Pilates Studio, the most surprising is that after a couple of years, my spine unfurled to the point that my height now measures an inch taller in my fifties! Polestar Pilates is the best method I have found for getting rid of aches and pains and feeling strong and balanced. All of the instructors here are very gifted and helpful.

Holly F.

The Pilates Studio is a delightfully supportive environment that I love being a part of.  The instructors are patient and extremely knowledgeable of The Pilates Method.   It’s always a ton of fun to participate in classes AND I feel fabulous each time I complete a session.  Kudos to Laurie, Katrina and Mark for making the Pilates studio in Hadley such a welcoming place.

Beth M.

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