Franklin Balls & Will-oh! — A New Way to Feel Your Ride

As we finish building the new climate-controlled room for Will-oh!, our Racewood Dressage Pro Simulator, we’re adding tools that will help riders get the most out of every session. One of the first additions we’ve ordered is a full set of Franklin Balls—have you ever ridden with them before?

Will-oh! is due to arrive later this month. While we don’t have an exact delivery date yet, we’re confident she’ll be up and running by December 1st—and bookings for December sessions are now open! If you’d like to be among the first to ride her, feel free to hop onto our booking calendar and reserve your spot.

What Are Franklin Balls?

Franklin Balls are small, air-filled therapy balls placed under different parts of the rider’s body—such as the seat bones or thighs—while riding. They provide gentle instability and sensory feedback, helping riders quickly feel alignment, tension, or habits they may not even realize they have.

They’re especially brilliant when used on a simulator—no moving horse, no distractions, just pure body awareness and immediate feedback.

Why We’re Adding Them to the Simulator Room

Franklin Balls are simple, but the results are powerful. Here’s why we love them:

• ✅ Encourages a balanced, neutral back
  Helps riders feel and avoid arching or collapsing through the lower back.
• ✅ Opens the hips for a longer, more relaxed leg
  A soft hip allows the body to follow the horse more fluidly.
• ✅ Improves knee and thigh contact
  By guiding the leg into a forward-and-down position, riders find better contact with the thigh and a quieter knee.
• ✅ Helps riders sit deeper—even after they’re removed
  Many riders describe the feeling after a session as being more anchored, stable, and truly in the saddle.

These tools are often used by well-known trainers like Wendy Murdoch, and are commonly paired with simulators because the feedback is instant, and the environment is controlled.

Have You Tried Them Before?

We’d love to hear from you!

• Have you ever ridden with Franklin Balls?
• Was it during a clinic, lesson, or on a simulator?
• What changed in your position or feel afterward?

Share in the comments—your insight might inspire someone else to give them a try.

Be Among the First to Experience It All

With Will-oh! Arriving later this month, the new simulator room is nearly complete, Franklin Balls are ready to roll, and December bookings are now open. It’s the perfect time to secure your session.

Whether you’re rebuilding confidence, improving alignment, or chasing precision in your aids, we can’t wait for you to feel the difference.