Become a better rider in 6 weeks with RIB Academy
More hours in the saddle won’t help much if your technique is wrong. RIB Academy is an online academy that gives you the exercises and knowledge you need to become a more balanced and technically skilled rider.
- A wide selection of training videos
- Exercises with and without a horse
- Rider Analysis
- Training tailored to your level
For all levels
We’ve helped elite riders like Karl Cook reach the podium. Now, we want to share our knowledge with everyone who wants to improve their performance and maintain excellent horse welfare.
Training Videos
You’ll get access to a large number of videos that explain exactly how to perform various training exercises.
Train 4 times a week
If you train 4 sessions a week for 15 minutes each, we guarantee improvement within six weeks. This is an investment that’s manageable for almost everyone.
Guaranteed results
If you follow the RIB method and our training program, we guarantee results within 6 weeks.
In Level 1, you will build the necessary foundation to improve your riding with the RIB Method. Through step-by-step lessons, you’ll learn how to analyze your position, improve your balance, and how to connect unmounted rider training with your riding.
Level 2 builds on the foundations from Level 1 and dives deeper into the RIB Method, while taking your technical skills to the next level. This level introduces new riding exercises such as transitions, collection, leg yields, shoulder-in, and walk pirouettes, along with training programs that strengthen your balance, mobility, and stability.
Ready to level up?
Level Up Dressage
Learn how to visualize and train for competition. Improve your lying changes, half passes, canter pirouettes, passage and piaff with unmounted and mounted exercises.
Level Up Show Jumping
Learn how to train and improve stability and balance specifically for jumpers. Train turns, canter quality and jumping position and link unmounted training to riding in order to ride faster, turn better and jump clear.
RIB Coach Lab
A special program is created for trainers, providing you with clear, practical tools to help your students progress faster. You’ll gain everything you need to coach correct riding technique for riders at every level.
RIB Nerd Lab
Our research team talks about different subjects such as arena surface, equine anatomy, sustainable training, biomechanics, human anatomy and balance - everything you need to be a true horse nerd.
We guarantee results in 6 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to start training?
What do I need to start training?
You don’t need any equipment to get started, but we recommend having a ball and resistance bands when purchasing the intro package. If you want to buy additional packages, we suggest our RIB training pack — and as a member of the Academy, you’ll receive a 15% discount.
Can I watch the videos whenever I want to?
Can I watch the videos whenever I want to?
You can watch the videos whener you want, and as many times at you want.
How quickly will I notice improvement in my riding?
How quickly will I notice improvement in my riding?
By following our Academy and training program, you will experience improvement in your riding within six weeks.
How often do I need to excercise?
How often do I need to excercise?
We recommend practicing the exercises actively for 15–30 minutes, four times a week at a minimum. Like with any other sport, the more you train, the better you get. The RIB method is based on your own movement patterns and balance, and it’s not meant to be a quick fix — it’s about how you move from the moment you get up in the morning until you go to bed, every single day.
In our webshop, you’ll find resistance bands, a balance roller, and a balance ball at an affordable price. We also sell our patented stirrup, available in steel or aluminum.
Our vision
Welfare
In-depth knowledge of the horse and its anatomy helps riders train their horses more effectively and understand how the rider’s position impacts the horse’s health and welfare.
Health
By improving their balance and position on the horse, riders can prevent and reduce wear and tear, as well as injuries to their own bodies over time.
Performance
Through increased body awareness and continuous training on specific technical skills, both the rider and the horse can perform better together.
The team behind RIB Academy
Maria Terese Engell
Veterinarian, trainer, researcher on horse-rider interaction.
Lars Roepstorff
Veterinarian, professor, researcher on horse biomechanics and musculoskeletal system, expert on riding arena surfaces.
Elin Hernlund
Veterinarian, researcher on horse biomechanics and musculoskeletal system, as well as machine learning (AI).
Håvard Engell
Expert in technique development, balance, and injury prevention training.
We offer
RIB Academy
An online academy that provides you with the exercises and knowledge you need to become a more balanced and technically strong rider.
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That sounds like a great resource for riders looking to improve! Is there a specific area or skill set the academy focuses on, such as posture, technique, or fitness?
