The International Biomechanics Symposium
9 -13 May 2026
Simon Cocozza
United Kingdom
Anne Muller
Netherlands
Alejandra Gonzalez
Costa Rica
Amanda Anderson
America
Kyalami Equestrian Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Partners
The International Biomechanics Symposium brings together internationally respected educators in rider biomechanics, equine biomechanics, saddle fitting, and somatic awareness.
The focus is practical, observable, and applicable education, designed to improve long-term soundness, clarity of movement, and welfare for both horse and rider.
This event is designed for
Riders
wanting to improve balance, feel, and effectiveness
Judges
Coaches
seeking clearer tools to support their students
Professionals & enthusiasts
Horse Owners
focused on welfare and longevity
Bodyworkers & saddle Fitters
seeking clearer tools to support their students
Day 2-5
Clinics & Education
When you book session at the International Biomechanics Symposium, your ticket includes more than just your lesson.
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Rider session bookings include:
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Your scheduled 1–1, paired, or group session with the selected instructor
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Full spectator access for that day, allowing you to observe other lessons and clinics across arenas
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Complimentary access to Demonstration Day, giving you the opportunity to watch all instructors present their work live
This structure allows riders to learn not only from their own session, but also by observing different approaches, horses, and rider patterns throughout the week.
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Any booking with any trainer gives you access to watch as a spectator for any other trainers over the day you have lessons.
Anne Muller
Anne Müller is an internationally respected educator, trainer, and founder of Akasha College, where she has spent nearly three decades teaching riders and professionals how biomechanics, behaviour, and welfare intersect. Her work combines rider biomechanics with equine learning theory and nervous-system awareness, helping riders understand not only how to ride, but why certain patterns create ease or tension for both horse and rider.
Alejandra Gonzalez
Alejandra González (Ale) is a 4-Star Embodied Rider Biomechanics Coach and Faculty Member with Train Your Seat, specialising in helping riders organise their bodies more effectively so riding feels clearer, lighter, and more connected. With over 20 years of experience in movement education, Ale blends rider biomechanics, neuroscience, and functional movement to teach riders how to sit, move, and apply aids with less effort and greater awareness. Her lessons are practical, structured, and kind — ideal for riders who are ready to actively work on posture, coordination, and influence in the saddle.
Simon Cocozza
Simon is one of the worlds top trainers in equine biomechanics and postural rehabilitation. He is the author of Core Conditioning for Horses, a system used worldwide to help horses develop balance, strength, and long-term soundness through functional, gymnastic retraining. Simon holds the prestigious Brevet Professionnelle (Professeur d’Équitation) from the French Equestrian Federation and works extensively with both high-performance athletes and rehabilitation cases, including horses diagnosed with kissing spine (ODSP). His work bridges classical training and modern science to develop a horses posture and movement in the most harmonious way.
Amanda Anderson
Amanda makes it possible to identify how the saddle and equipment influence posture, muscle development, and movement patterns - allowing horses to work in comfort, reduce restriction, and develop correct topline and strength.
Many horses, often without their riders realising it, compensate for pressure, poor saddle balance, or instability by shortening the stride, bracing the back, becoming girthy, rushing, or "shutting down". These compensations are frequently the real reason training and rehabilitation seem to stall.
Amanda helps riders, bodyworkers, veterinarians, and saddle fitters clearly understand where pressure is coming from, how it affects biomechanics, and what changes truly benefit the horse - replacing guesswork with clarity. In her group workshops, Amanda will explore the relationship between saddle fit, rider balance, and functional movement, showing how small adjustments can transform comfort, way of going, and long-term soundness.
Discover the Power of Biomechanics
Spectators are free to move between arenas throughout the day, observing individual lessons, paired sessions, group training, and professional workshops. This allows you to see different horses, rider patterns, and teaching approaches side by side, deepening your understanding of biomechanics, posture, and communication without riding.
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Spectator tickets are ideal for:
Riders wanting to learn before booking a lesson
Coaches, bodyworkers, and professionals observing methods in context
Horse owners interested in welfare-focused training
Anyone who learns best by watching, listening, and reflecting
R250 per day
R750 for all days
This is all the demos & 4 days of spectating (No training included)
Support this Event
The International Biomechanics Symposium brings together a highly engaged audience of riders, coaches, bodyworkers, judges, and horse owners who care deeply about how horses and riders move, train, and perform. Our exhibitors and sponsors are selected to complement the educational focus of the week, offering products, services, and innovations that support biomechanics, welfare, longevity, and ethical performance.
Sponsorship opportunities may include:
Brand visibility across arenas and demo day
Inclusion in event communications and media
Alignment with specific clinicians or education streams
Direct engagement with riders and professionals
Exhibitor spaces are available for brands offering products or services that support:
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Rider biomechanics and comfort
Equine health, rehabilitation, and performance
Saddle fit, equipment, and tack
Training tools and technology
Professional services within the equestrian industry
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For services we have afternoons available to do talks or demos for a crowd of people.