meet... Frank Lovato Jr
The Jockey - The Creator of the Equicizer - Educator & Speaker - Musician/Songwriter
The World Famous Equicizer is used for... For the athlete on horseback! Exercise and Physical Fitness Learning Development
Racing!... Equestrians!... Therapy!
Racing:
Hall of Fame jockey Angel Cordero aboard the Equicizer
2005 Kentucky Derby winner and Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith
Hall of Fame and leading female jockey of all time, Julie Krone during rehabilitation
If you are an experienced rider there may be times that you are not able to ride enough to stay fit, sharp and flexible. The Equicizer allows riders to workout, practice and exercise by simulating riding maneuvers in all levels and styles of racing and competitive riding. The Equicizer makes it possible for you to ride, maintain and even improve your form, skills and fitness during your free time at home.
Beginners or apprentice riders may have limited opportunities to ride as horses are not always available. Teaching beginners on certain horses is also not generally good for the student or the horse. With the Equicizer many basic skills like reining technique, whip switching, leg and body positioning and balance can be practiced and honed to perfection in a completly safe enviroment.
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Riding
The serious or professional rider needs to regain strength and flexibility that will get him/her back in the saddle fit and strong. Basic exercises used in therapy do not always recondition the areas of the body that are essential to riding. Working on the Equicizer , you will be using those essential areas that will aid your return with strength and confidence.
Equicizer's set up at the North American Racing Academy's Class Room
Apprentices can sharpen and perfect their skills and form in complete safety
Equicizer Racing Videos
| Chris McCarron's North American Racing Academy Video Courtesy of TVG Network |
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Equestrians
Learn how the Equicizer is being used by the worlds top equestrians and how it can help you!
Craig Cameron
Cowboy Hall Of Fame
Cinician and Natural Horseman 
Ruth Hogan Poulsen
Dressage FEI Instructor/trainer
USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalist
Meet the Experts using the Equicizer!
Click on your favorite rider's photo to learn more about them and the Equicizer!
 Craig Cameron |
 Tommy Garland |
 Stacy Westfall |
 Ruth Hogan Poulsen |
 Steve Lantvit |
 Shannon Southwick |
 Meg Hilly |
 Lisa Wysocky |
 Betsy Steiner |
 Jane Savoie |
Members Of The CHA
The Equicizer and the Wooden Horse Corp are proud members of the CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) The CHA's mission is to promote excellence in safety and education for the benefit of the entire horse industry. This is accomplished by certifying instructors, accrediting equine facilities and publishing educational resources.
"This is the best piece of training equipment I have ever used for my riders!" - Steve Lantvit, CHA Western/English Riding Instructor of Highgrove Farm LaPorte Indiana
Learn more about the Equicizer with riding instructor
Steve Lanvit.
For more information on the CHA or to sign up for their news letter, please go to www.CHA-ahse.org
To search for a certified riding instructor or barn in your area click here!
How Can the Equicizer Help You as a rider?
- Stay sharp, fit and flexible when you are not able to get out to ride enough!
- Practice technique, skills, strengthen weaknesses, improve balance, coordination and ability!
- Develop more confidence!
- Instructors, reduce risks with students, great for evaluations, develop and practice basic skills repeatedly, spare the wear and tear on your horses!
- Prepare yourself better and safer to return to riding from an absence, injury or illness!
- Universal for every riding discipline!
- Make your dream of riding closer to becoming a reality!
- A new exciting way to exercise for better health and fitness for almost anyone!
(Novice and beginner riders should seek proper instruction and approval before riding real horses)
What is the Equicizer?
Equitation practice aboard the Equicizer
Exercise and stretch with the Equicizer.
Click for exercise gallery.
Actor Tobey Maguire
aboard the Equicizer
filming a scene from Seabiscuit
The Equicizer is a safe beautifully hand-crafted non-motorized mechanical horse that can be used anywhere by almost anyone! Built with extreme quality and durability, this is the only novelty piece of exercise equipment that you may feel the desire to call by name, pat on the neck, or even hug!
How Does The Equicizer Work?
No tools, or electricity are needed! This patented spring designed mechanism is easily activated and controlled by the rider's level of effort and fitness. Riders can use the correct riding seat and leg muscles that virtually bring the Equicizer to life! When in motion, the Equicizer simulates a real horse’s movement, allowing riders to exercise, stretch and practice technique and improve body posture and positioning, fitness and confidence in a safe controlled manner.
The Equicizer provides a very safe low impact exercise. Use any saddle or ride bareback, with or with out stirrups, riders can use their hips, or "core" seat, and leg muscles to initiate the walk, trot or canter motion. This exercise works all those horse riding muscles in your legs, abdomen, back, everywhere!
Click Here to learn about the Equicizers gaits!
For a cardiovascular workout, riders can go for wide open gallops in a half seat (2 point) position, improving leg strength and form while using their hands and arms to urge a forward rhythm and stride on the Equicizer's neck.
These exercises are very effective for riders of all disciplines and the same type of exercise was used as means of weight loss, fitness and training for actor Tobey Maguire in the roll of Jockey Red Pollard, during the making of the movie Seabiscuit. The Equicizer was used extensively in the making of this film.
Who Uses The Equicizer?
Our customers range from intense professional Equine Athletes to those with severe disabilities, novices and those whom may have never ridden a horse in their lives!
Examples:
Dressage, Hunter/Jumper, Western Pleasure, Endurance, Vaulting, Polo, Racing, Riding Instructors, Film Making Special Effects, Private Homes, Weight Loss, Rehabilitation Centers, Therapeutic Riding Programs, Hippotherapy, Message Therapy, General Exercise, Novelty, and Fun!
Our G-1, G-2 models are built strong enough to carry up to 500 pounds, and our Equipony is designed for children ages 1-10 and can carry up to 250 pounds. So, whether you are big, little, tall or small, there’s an Equicizer made for you.
"The images and exercise examples displayed throughout this site are intended for general reference purposes only. Prior to participating in any exercise program or activity, you should seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional."
Featured Video
World renowned 'Cowboy's Clinician' and host of a popular RFD-TV show, Craig Cameron interviews Frankie.
Therapeutic Riding with the Equicizer and Equipony
Helping Those With Challenges & Disabilities
a student gets acquainted with the Equipony
The Equicizer and Equipony offer many fun alternative ways of conducting therapeutic exercises for children and adults with disabilities. Our horses are currently being used in private homes, therapy centers, rehabilitation facilities, youth outreach, hippotherapy, recreational & therapeutic horseback riding programs. The Equicizer and Equipony have been an aid in helping improve the lives of those with physical, mental and emotional challenges.
The Equicizer and Equipony are warm and friendly in appearance though built incredibly strong. Exercises beyond the typical horseback riding positions can be applied with stretching, strengthening and balancing in a safe controlled manner. Riders can increase their strength, stability, flexibility, balance, confidence and over all well being.
Click for details about the Equicizers Gaits.
Those using the Equicizer and Equipony include:
| * Arthritis | * Amputation | * Autism |
| * Cerebral Palsy | * Down Syndrome | * Educational & Training |
| * Emotional | * Fibromyalgia | * Head Trauma |
| * Learning disabilities | * Multiple Sclerosis | * Muscular Dystrophy |
| * Paralysis | * Spinal cord injury | * Stroke Recovery |
Therapeutic Videos Playlist
For More Information, Please Contact:
Wooden Horse Corporation
819 Dublin Road, Norwalk, Ohio 44857
Tel/Fax: 419-663-1472
Web: www.equicizer.com
Email: Equicizer@aol.com
We also can be found at www.exercisehorse.com
Check Out My Dearest Friends & Supporters!
Craig Cameron |
Tommy Garland |
Stacy Westfall |
Ruth Hogan Poulsen |
