Gina Allan & Equifit Services

Gina's and Cielo's debut at PSG

Do you want to improve your posture or increase your fitness level?

Do you want to become a more effective rider?

Gina Allan can help you achieve all this and more.

Gina is an Equine Canada Dressage Coach who resides in Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. She has, as a result of her passion for helping people, developed fitness programs and riding lessons which focus on improving back health, balance, core strength and posture. Whether you want to improve your body, your back health, or you’d like to improve your riding, Gina can help you achieve your goals. Gina combines her extensive knowledge of body mechanics and alignment when teaching her fitness classes. She has coupled this knowledge with her years of experience in the Equestrian Arts to develop her new Equifitness program.

Equifitness
noun, verb, adverb: def. – a unique combination of Equestrian Skill and Top Level Fitness

Equifitness is one of the many fitness classes Gina teaches along-side her Equestrian Coaching. Her programs allow you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of your body functions best and how to improve your personal performance. Whether you simply want to improve your posture or become a better rider, Gina will help you find a winning combination of exercises designed to help you become the best you can be. Gina is well known for her endless energy and enthusiasm, and is highly respected and much-loved by her students.

Come to one of Gina’s classes to experience the energy, exercise, learning, and laughter in a friendly, safe environment. You’ll be glad you did!

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Equifit Classes: Fall Sessions starting!

Gina will be starting the Equifit classes again this fall with a free introductory session on Sept 27th.

Please see the attached flyer for more information:  Equifit Classes: Fall 2011 Sessions.

Regular classes will be held on Tuesdays, from 6 to 7:00 pm in Nanoose Bay.  Session 1 will be held from Oct 4th – Nov 1st, 2011.  Session 2 will be held from Nov 8th to Dec 6th, 2011.  Session dates are also posted on the Fitness Calendar.

For more information, please contact Gina Allan at 250-240-4840.  Space is limited so please RSVP to equifitservices [at] shaw [dot] ca.

The Equifit Fitness program is a system of exercises designed to enhance the foundation of your riding through awareness of position and improved core strength. This exercise program specifically targets core stability, strength and balance to help riders develop a secure and stable seat. By improving and maintaining a healthy level of physical fitness you reduce the possibility of misalignment injuries and improve your skill and communication with your horse.

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Photos from Spring clinic

Gina and Cielo  New photos are from a clinic in April 2011.

Check them out on the Photo Gallery!

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Clinic Student Declared Level Champion

On of Gina’s regular clinic students, Dr. Heather McCann, was the First Level Champion in the dressage portion of the Yukon Horse & Rider Association horse show in July.

Dr. McCann and her horse, Rosatta, appeared in a photo in the local newspaper.

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Three Point Touch

The Three Point Touch is an important starting and reference point to correct posture whether you are exercising, riding your horse, or simply sitting at your computer.

The following document explains how to properly find the position:
Three Point Touch

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News from North Shore Equestrian Centre

Gina will be coaching Hunter / Jumpers as well as Dressage at NSEC!

We are pleased to announce that Gina has accepted the position of hunter / jumper coach at NSEC! 

Gina had a great time teaching last week and is looking forward to continuing our riders education and through weekly lessons and coaching them at horse shows over the summer.  There have been great reviews of Gina’s lessons and we are sure everyone will learn alot from our new and very well rounded coach.  A show schedule will be arranged at a later date but students are still welcome to join Julia to any shows Gina will not be attending.

Gina will be taking over Laura’s Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday lessons in the next month. As well she will be teaching her current dressage students on these days.  For the next week or two Laura will teach the Tuesday lessons and Gina will teach Wednesday and Thursdays. This is just until Gina is able to move around her other commitments.

We are greatful for  fabulous coaches giving our riders the opportunity to grow with unlimited potential at our stables and are looking forward to our new and bright future with all our clients we know and appreciate so much.

Denise, Peter, Laura and Allanda

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