Equimotion was founded by Emma Mathlin & Kristin Dean, experienced and passionate practitioners with qualifications in human & equine physiotherapy, exercise physiology & biomechanics.
Riders themselves, they have many years of experience working with both horses and riders from beginners to Olympic athletes.
Riders themselves, they have many years of experience working with both horses and riders from beginners to Olympic athletes.
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EMMA MATHLIN
BSc (Physiotherapy) Mast AnimSt (Physiotherapy) Mast Exercise Sports Science (Sports Performance) with Honours (Show Jumping Biomechanics) An experienced human and animal physiotherapist, Emma works with horses and riders of all levels and disciplines. In addition to master's level animal physiotherapy qualifications, she has also completed a post graduate master's in sports science. As part of this study she conducted research into the effect of rider experience on the horse kinematics of show jumping. At an elite level, Emma has worked with the Australian equestrian team, attending both the World Equestrian Games in 2014 and the Rio 2016 Olympics. She is interested in all areas of equestrian performance, including fitness and posture training for riders and biomechanical analysis and movement training for horse and rider. She loves to assist the horse and rider partnership to improve their performance. Emma is also a rider with eventing competition experience and enjoys training her home bred ISH Jack. 
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KRISTIN DEAN
BAppSc (Physiotherapy) L1 - 2 Animal Physiotherapy (Equine) - Australian Physiotherapy Association Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CERP) After several years working in the areas of musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy in practices in both Sydney and London, Kristin undertook further study in equine physiotherapy, including study at the University of Tennessee, training with leading veterinarians and physiotherapists in the field of equine physiotherapy & rehabilitation. Prior to setting up Equimotion, Kristin had been running her own private practice in northwest Sydney, specialising in the treatment of both the equestrian and equine athlete. Drawing on her experience and training in Clinical Pilates, she developed and taught pilates and functional exercise classes designed specifically for riders. Kristin has an interest in the use of biomechanical analysis and strength training in her clinical work and is passionate about providing training solutions to help both horse and rider reach their performance potential. In years past Kristin trained and competed in dressage. 
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Emma and Kristin have worked with associations including Equestrian NSW & QLD, the National High Performance Squads, Dressage NSW Young Riders and at clinics held by visiting international instructors. In 2017 they were asked to present at the National Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) conference on the subject of Showjumping Biomechanics. They have also written for publications including Equestrian Life, Equestrian News, Hills & Hawkesbury Equestrian News and Dressage NSW's Centreline.