How to Build a Stronger Connection with Your Horse

Welcome Back to the 'Unlock Your Full Potential in the Saddle' Campaign! In our previous posts, we explored how to overcome rider fatigue, improve posture, and manage the emotional strain of competitions. Now, we’re turning to one of the most important aspects of equestrian life: the connection between you and your horse.

A strong rider-horse bond is the foundation of successful riding. But achieving and maintaining that connection isn’t always easy. Physical discomfort, lack of focus, and distractions can all disrupt the harmony between you and your horse. Today, we’re diving into how AV Edge wristbands can help you stay balanced, present, and connected with your horse, enhancing both your riding experience and performance.

 

The Importance of a Strong Rider-Horse Connection

At the heart of every great ride is a seamless connection between the rider and the horse. This bond goes beyond commands and control—it’s about trust, communication, and mutual understanding. Riders who are in sync with their horses can anticipate movements, react more effectively, and enjoy a deeper level of trust and cooperation.

 

What Disrupts This Connection?

Several factors can weaken this bond, including:

  • Physical discomfort: Stiffness, pain, or poor posture can distract riders, pulling their focus away from the horse and making it difficult to stay balanced.
  • Mental distractions: Worries, stress, or lack of focus can prevent riders from being fully present in the moment, causing miscommunication with their horse.
  • Fatigue: Long rides or intense training sessions can cause physical and mental fatigue, reducing a rider’s ability to stay engaged with their horse.

 

Common Solutions to Strengthen the Rider-Horse Bond (And Their Limitations)

Riders often turn to training exercises and mindfulness techniques to improve their connection with their horse. While these methods can be helpful, they may not address the root causes of disconnect—such as discomfort or lack of focus.

 

Groundwork and Training Exercises

Training exercises on and off the horse can improve communication and trust, but they require consistent practice over time. They don’t always solve immediate issues, such as physical discomfort or mental fatigue.

 

Mindfulness and Focus Techniques

Mindfulness exercises can help riders stay present and focused, but like training, they require regular practice. When riders experience pain or stiffness during a ride, these techniques may not be enough to maintain focus and balance.

 

How AV Edge Wristbands Help You Stay Connected with Your Horse

This is where AV Edge wristbands make a difference. With their advanced EF Technology, these wristbands are designed to improve rider wellness—helping you stay balanced, focused, and mentally present in the saddle.

 

Improve Physical Balance and Comfort

AV Edge wristbands help reduce physical discomfort by harmonising your body’s Energy Field (EF). By reducing muscle tension, stiffness, and fatigue, these wristbands allow you to stay balanced and comfortable during long rides. When you’re physically balanced, you can communicate more clearly with your horse, leading to a stronger connection.

 

Enhance Mental Clarity and Focus

One of the key benefits of AV Edge wristbands is their ability to enhance mental clarity and focus. By regulating your energy systems, the wristbands help reduce distractions and mental fatigue, allowing you to stay fully engaged with your horse throughout the ride. Riders who wear AV Edge wristbands report feeling more in tune with their horse, responding more intuitively to their movements and signals.

 

Stay Present and Connected

By supporting both your physical and mental well-being, AV Edge wristbands help you stay present in the moment. This presence allows you to be more in sync with your horse, leading to smoother rides, better communication, and a deeper bond.

 

AV Edge: Supporting the Rider-Horse Connection

Riders who use AV Edge wristbands report significant improvements in their connection with their horse.

AV Edge wristbands are trusted by some of the most accomplished eventers, jockeys, and riders in the equestrian world, including William Fox-Pitt, Tim Price, Emma Hyslop-Webb, Sean Kirrane, Dan Jocelyn, Spencer Sturmey, and Kazuma Tomoto. These renowned equestrians rely on AV Edge to support their performance, balance, and overall well-being, showcasing the credibility and effectiveness of our products among the highest levels of the sport.

 

Explore Our Product Range for Equestrians

AV Edge products with EF Technology help protect against everyday EMFs, potentially enhancing energy, performance, and well-being. Our products are trusted by professionals like Gary Wolstenholme MBE and William Fox-Pitt MBE. AV Edge Wristbands/Bracelets are backed by a scientific study showing "increased club head speed" for golfers. Try our simple Balance Test to see if you feel a difference - just like many customers have reported over 15 years - or test our Equine and Canine products on your horse or dog.

 

AV Edge LEGEND Wristband/Bracelet with EF Technology

AV Edge bracelet for golfers: May Improve club head speed and golf performance and reduce the effects of hip pain, anxiety, and vertigo

Unique EF Technology (not magnets): Scientifically proven to “increase in peak pelvis acceleration, increased thorax speed” in a study by Dr Mark Bull PhD.

Customers also report improved balance, energy, sleep, and relief from pains and ailments.

"After years of debilitating pain and restricted mobility from a serious riding accident, I thought my active days were over. I tried countless treatments, but nothing worked—until I discovered the AV Edge wristband. Within two weeks, I could run again, and the pain began to ease. These wristbands have transformed my life, reigniting my passion for dressage and coaching. For anyone over 45 struggling with pain, I can’t recommend them enough—they’ve truly been life-changing." - Alex Gingell - Equestrian, Dressage

For £35, equestrians get a low-cost, high-impact performance and well-being product - no effort required, just wear it 24/7 (and replace every 12 months).

➡️ Get the AV Edge Legend Wristband/Bracelet

 

AV Edge ADVANCED Wristband/Bracelet with EF Technology

AV Edge bracelet for golfers: May Improve club head speed and golf performance and reduce the effects of hip pain, anxiety, and vertigo

Unique EF Technology (not magnets): Scientifically proven to “increase in peak pelvis acceleration, increased thorax speed” in a study by Dr Mark Bull PhD.

Customers also report improved balance, energy, sleep, and relief from pains and ailments.

“I was really struggling with pain in my wrist at work carrying boxes and also confidence with my balance whilst riding my horses. I came across an article on the wristbands that eventers were using to help in this area. I don’t like the bracelets as they get caught on everything so I read reviews and decided to order one and see for myself. I loved it. It was comfy to wear and within a few days noticed a big difference to the pain in my wrist. I cant say I noticed a difference in my balance as we were in Lockdown and I was riding a lot more so my balance could have improved because of that but I definitely was less wobbly. The first wristband lasted at least 18 months and ordered another one.” - Georgina - Equestrian

For £35, equestrians get a low-cost, high-impact performance and well-being product - no effort required, just wear it 24/7 (and replace every 12 months).

➡️ Get the AV Edge Advanced Wristband/Bracelet

 

AV Edge Protect Filters with EF Technology

AV Edge Protect Filters with EF Technology may help mitigate the potential dangers of EMFs from mobile phones

Helps mitigate the potential dangers of EMFs from mobile phones

Effectively modulates harmful EMF frequencies emitted by mobile phones

May stimulate the production of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) in the body

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What’s Next in the 'Unlock Your Full Potential' Series?

Now that you’ve learned how AV Edge wristbands can help you build a stronger connection with your horse, stay tuned for the next post, where we’ll discuss how to boost your riding confidence with AV Edge. Don’t forget to revisit previous posts on posture improvement and emotional well-being to see how these elements contribute to a more effective and enjoyable riding experience.

 

Ready to Build a Stronger Connection with Your Horse?

If you’re ready to stay balanced, focused, and present during your rides, it’s time to try AV Edge wristbands. Trusted by thousands of equestrians, AV Edge offers a natural, non-invasive way to enhance your connection with your horse and unlock your full potential.

Explore our products and take the first step toward a deeper bond with your horse today.

 

Unlock Your Full Potential in the Saddle with AV Edge

About our "Unlock Your Full Potential in the Saddle with AV Edge" campaign—a content series dedicated to helping equestrians overcome the common challenges of riding, from physical discomfort to mental focus. Through these posts, we’ll explore real-life challenges equestrians face and show you how AV Edge wristbands offer a solution. Whether you’re looking to improve your balance, reduce pain, or simply enhance your connection with your horse, we’ll show you how AV Edge can help you unlock the rider you’ve always wanted to be. Follow along as we dive deep into equestrian wellness, backed by science, and supported by some of the world’s top riders.

Alternatively, you can check out our new Equestrians Hub at Ride with Confidence, Balance, and Focus—Discover the Secret Trusted by Top Equestrians.

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