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US 2011/0217682 A1Published application
Apparatus that helps and physically prepares new riders to ride
OwnerLuke William Blandinventor
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OwnerLuke William Blandinventor
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This invention of mine is perfect for people to prepare their bodies for the transition from a non-horse rider to a successful rider. Actually, it is used for starting to learn control, and develop the strength as well as reflexes, particularly for children needing to reduce weakness to ride. It helps the training for the tough horse riding actions. Often children never achieve to learn to ride because muscle weakness is a barrier. To do this I have created apparatus to finely tune balance and reflexes as well as to strengthen those muscles essential for horse riding. I've designed a small inflatable ball that is elevated up to an adjustable height and retained within supportive framework above a big base with curved steel runners. The inflatable ball is unstable so that the user Scan try and balance, sit or bounce on it as well as train the postures and motions for each of the horses' strides. My invention, I believe, is new.
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An apparatus for improving balance, proprioception and core muscle strength, the apparatus comprising an inflatable ball, said inflatable ball detachably held within a supportive framework around the inflatable ball that retains the inflatable ball in place, wherein the framework further has a wide base with curved runners in contact with the ground to allow movement, wherein the framework is height adjustable.
A method for improving balance, proprioception and core muscle strength of a user, the method comprising the steps of (1) providing a user, (2) providing an apparatus comprising an inflatable ball, said inflatable ball detachably held within a supportive framework around the ball that retains the inflatable ball in place, wherein the frame has a wide base with curved runners in contact with the ground to allow movement, wherein the frame is height adjustable, wherein the ball is about 30 cm in diameter, and wherein the framework further comprises a handle suitable for being gripped by the hand of a user, positioned above the height of the ball, (3) the user sitting with a leg on either side on the ball, (4) the user swinging his/her legs back behind the user to provide lateral abduction movement.
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