Joker Seat Clinic – Conscious Riding Starts with the Rider
A horse can only move freely when the rider allows it. This requires more than simply “sitting up straight” or “keeping your hands still.” It calls for body awareness, balance, timing, and feel. These exact elements are at the heart of our Joker Seat Clinic, which we organize several times a year.
During this clinic, you will receive a 45-minute private combination lesson on our western Joker: EH BlackJack Balance Master. A unique experience where you, the rider, are the focus — without the distraction of a live horse, yet with direct and honest feedback.
What does the lesson include?
Each lesson consists of several elements and is fully tailored to you as an individual rider:
Riding on Joker (horse simulator)
You will experience walk, trot, and canter and feel exactly how your posture and movement influence the ride.
Targeted rider exercises on Joker
Designed to improve balance, coordination, timing, and relaxation.
Optional additional exercises on the ground
Specifically selected to suit your body and personal focus points.
Personal focus points on paper
So you can continue working on your posture, movement, and body use at home — both in the saddle and in everyday life.
This lesson offers not only insight, but above all feel. And that is what makes lasting change possible.
Why train on Joker – EH BlackJack Balance Master?
Joker the horse simulator was developed to improve awareness and the quality of the rider’s movement, directly contributing to the overall well-being of the horse.
BlackJack moves:
horizontally
vertically
laterally
This makes him extremely smooth and realistic. Joker does not compensate like a real horse does. He mirrors your movement exactly.
Do you move correctly? Then it feels like riding a real horse.
Do you move incorrectly? You will feel it immediately.
When movements are incorrect, Joker shows and lets you feel this instantly. That is what makes him so valuable: he clearly reveals where you — often unconsciously — interfere with the horse. And this is exactly where compensation and injuries in horses often begin.
“Horses cannot speak, but with Joker, action speaks louder than a thousand words.”
Who is this clinic suitable for?
Riders of all levels
Riders looking to improve their seat, balance, and aids
Riders dealing with recurring tension, asymmetry, or insecurity
Riders who want to ride more consciously and comfortably
Anyone who wants to understand how to relax, balance, and move correctly
Trainers often say: “relax,” “sit up straight,” “keep your hands still.”
But how to do that is what you learn here — step by step, at your own pace.
With our guidance, you will learn to let go of incorrect, often unconsciously developed habits. You train your muscle memory, enabling you to apply correct movement automatically when riding your own horse.
Practical information
Next clinic date:
Sunday afternoon, 12 April 2026
Duration:
45-minute private lesson per person
Cost:
€79.95 per lesson
Included:
Coffee or tea after the lesson
Location:
Our store in Moordrecht, Ambachtweg 39
Instructor:
Miranda van de Schuur van Paardenplezier
Lessons take place in a private, enclosed area of the store, allowing you to train calmly, focused, and without spectators.
Booking & conditions
You can reserve your spot in two ways:
Via the website
Purchase your lesson online. After payment, you will receive an email with your exact time slot.
Advance reservation via email
Email your preferred time to [email protected]
(attn. Sanghita)
Please note: the time slot is only confirmed after payment has been completed via the website.