Mary WanlessMary Wanless (BSc physics and BSc applied sports coaching)
started riding at the age of fourteen. She passed her BHSI in 1978, after which
she became disillusioned with the traditional ways of teaching and gave up
riding. She was soonpersuaded back on a horse, however, and subsequently
trained with a number of internationally renowned dressage riders. She combined
her equestrian knowledge with experiences gained through studying psychology,
biofeedback, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and the Alexander and
Feldenkrais systems of bodywork. She founded the Rider Biomechanics movement in
the early 1980s, and recently, her riding and coaching have been enriched by
studying and applying the "Anatomy Trains" model of Thomas W. Myers, and the
work of Eric Franklin. She has recently qualified as a Level 1 teacher of The
Franklin Method(R), and she continues to hone her model of both riding and
training skills, and their development. She coaches both in the USA and at her
own Overdale Equestrian Centre in the Cotswold Hills, UK. Wanless is the author
of the highly successful Ride With Your Mind
books, and has also produced twelve videos on rider biomechanics
(www.marywanless.com).