Fascia & Its Influence on Riders
John Preskar, Registered Massage Therapist

Course Length: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

“Structure shapes movement — and fascia connects it all.”

In this insightful Team Talk, John Preskar, Registered Massage Therapist, explores the essential role of fascia, the body’s connective tissue system, and how it profoundly influences posture, movement, balance, and symmetry — both in everyday life and in the saddle.

Fascia weaves through every muscle, joint, and organ in the body. When it becomes tight, restricted, or dehydrated, it can pull the body out of alignment, creating compensatory patterns that affect posture, efficiency, and communication with the horse. John breaks down where fascia sits, how it functions, and why its health is critical for riders seeking improved balance, relaxation, and clarity of movement.

Drawing from clinical experience and practical application, this session provides riders with actionable, easy-to-implement strategies to maintain healthy fascia and build a more relaxed, functional posture. Participants will leave with tools they can integrate immediately into their daily routines to support long-term movement efficiency and riding comfort.

This course is ideal for riders of all levels, equine professionals, coaches, and anyone looking to better understand how their own body mechanics influence riding performance and overall wellbeing.

Key Topics Covered:

✔️ What fascia is and where it sits in the body
✔️ How fascial restrictions affect posture, balance, and symmetry
✔️ The impact of fascia on everyday movement and riding mechanics
✔️ Understanding alignment challenges created by tight or restricted fascia
✔️ Practical strategies to support healthy fascia
✔️ Take-home tools including stretching, yoga, and daily movement exercises
✔️ Building a relaxed, efficient posture on and off the horse