Monday 9th May 2011 - Published by Robert Trigg - Communications Executive
MFT Reflects on Mobile Success
Being able to see and learn from your mistakes is crucial to gaining perfection and now, equestrian trainers have been offered a unique tool to give them an edge.
Midlands-based Mirrors for Training has seen demand for its new moveable arena mirrors sore after it unveiled its non-permanent mirrors, mounted on a metal stand.
The mirrors can be bolted to fencing and moved around to give trainers and riders the best view to monitor the horse’s movement. This helps make the all-important training sessions more effective and allows for a faster, better way to reach the rider’s goals.
No other company currently provides moveable arena mirrors, and competition yards and equestrian colleges have been queuing up to get hold of the unique training aid.
The mirror’s mobility improves training, and also allows them to be removed and protected when they are not needed. Due to the fact the mirrors are temporary structures, the need to apply for planning permission is also removed.
Andrea Miles, from Mirrors for Training said the new moveable mirrors were outpacing the company’s expectations, explaining:
“We’re working very hard to increase the number of units that we can build and supply per week and we are super-excited by the very strong demand.”
She claimed the visual benefits of using mirrors for training were limitless, allowing people to identify in real-time inaccuracies in their performance and allowing them to make changes immediately before they become habit-forming.
Zoe Feeney, dressage rider, British dressage judge and FEI steward said the mirrors had made a huge difference, explaining: “Competing at a level where lateral work is now important, with movements being set-up properly, executed, balanced and rhythmical with correct bend had some guess work associated with it. Now I have the mirrors, I can see and adjust accordingly so much easier, which is starting to make a huge difference to my horse's way of going and competition scores.”
Mirrors for Training have supplied all the major equestrian colleges throughout the UK and provided arena mirrors to thousands of professional event and dressage riders.
The new, moveable mirrors
