Equi-Motion 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. Combining this experience with their in-depth knowledge of both human and horse anatomy & movement, they bring a new dimension to assessing and training the biomechanics of horse and rider.
Riders themselves, they have many years of experience working with both horses and riders from beginners to Olympic athletes. Combining this experience with their in-depth knowledge of both human and horse anatomy & movement, they bring a new dimension to assessing and training the biomechanics of horse and rider.
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.
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.
KRISTIN DEAN
BAppSc (Physiotherapy)
L1 - 2 Animal Physiotherapy (Equine) - Australian Physiotherapy Association
Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CERP)
Kristin completed her Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) in 2005 from the University of Sydney. 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. She completed both the Level 1 and 2 courses run by the Australian Physiotherapy Association and travelled to the USA to 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.
Kristin began riding at age 10, after falling in love with horses following a trail ride in Centennial Park. In years past she trained and competed in dressage. While the demands of business and family have put her dressage career on the back-burner for now, she hopes to make her way back into the arena soon.
BAppSc (Physiotherapy)
L1 - 2 Animal Physiotherapy (Equine) - Australian Physiotherapy Association
Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CERP)
Kristin completed her Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) in 2005 from the University of Sydney. 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. She completed both the Level 1 and 2 courses run by the Australian Physiotherapy Association and travelled to the USA to 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.
Kristin began riding at age 10, after falling in love with horses following a trail ride in Centennial Park. In years past she trained and competed in dressage. While the demands of business and family have put her dressage career on the back-burner for now, she hopes to make her way back into the arena soon.
Emma and Kristin regularly present at various clinics and lecture series. They 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 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. For any speaking or media enquiries, please email us at info@equimtotion.com.au