Hi,
I'm Alexandra, the founder of Vivid Heritage Equestrian and the designer of the EquiBalance® System.
I began my equestrian journey at the age of seven with vaulting, followed by years dedicated to show jumping. Over the past fifteen years, my interests have shifted toward classical dressage and liberty training, leading me to specialize in the re-schooling and rehabilitation of horses.
To further expand my knowledge I decided to continue my studies in Equine Osteopathy to learn about alternative ways to support the horses' performance and overall well being.
HOW IT ALL BEGAN...
As the limitations of commonly used side and draw reins had always been evident to me, I preferred to avoid training horses with equipment that enforced unhealthy posture and unnecessary pressure, I had a vision for creating a new system.
The first EquiBalance® Training Rein was created in 2018.
After identifying the limitations of traditional training aids, I began testing various experimental reins systems. Through months of refinement, I was able to determine what elements are required to maintain the ideal impulse and position, which led me to the design of a partially elastic pulley system which is able to provide the rope rein's flexible and unrestricted function.
At Vivid Heritage Equestrian, we aim to improve the training experience for horses by helping riders make thoughtful decisions about the equipment they choose to use. Through clear explanations grounded in biomechanics and training principles prioritizing horse welfare, we aim to provide riders with a better understanding of how traditional auxiliary reins and training aids work and how they may affect a horse's movement, posture, comfort, and overall performance. Our goal is to offer effective, horse-centered training alternatives while explaining how these tools are intended to be used to promote healthy training and clear communication between horse and rider.