--- title: Have You Ridden a Horse Simulator Before? description: Enhance your riding skills with the advanced Dressage Pro horse simulator, soon to be available at Willow & Withers Stables. Perfect for riders aiming to improve balance, position, and aids. image: https://willowandwithers.ca/hubfs/IMG_4789.jpeg --- [![Willow and Withers Stables](https://willowandwithers.ca/hubfs/willow-and-withers-stables-logo-350.png)](https://willowandwithers.ca) - [Home](https://willowandwithers.ca) - [Horse Simulator](https://willowandwithers.ca/horse-simulator) - [Will-oh! FAQ](https://willowandwithers.ca/willoh-faq) - [Training Options](https://willowandwithers.ca/training-options) - [Coaches](https://willowandwithers.ca/coaches) - [Barn Nights](https://willowandwithers.ca/barn-nights) - [Rehab for Riders](https://willowandwithers.ca/rehab) - [Book Will-oh! 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For me, one of the biggest challenges has been improving my seat — especially sitting the canter — with the kind of consistency that builds real muscle memory. I wanted to get better without asking my horse to suffer through every mistake along the way. That’s why I was so excited when I discovered the **Racewood line of simulators**. The idea of being able to refine my balance, position, and aids in a safe, repeatable way felt like a dream. But when I started looking, I was shocked to realize there are only a handful of these simulators in all of Canada!![IMG_9035](https://willowandwithers.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_9035.jpeg?width=336&height=448&name=IMG_9035.jpeg) Earlier this year, a few friends and I went to Ontario for intensive training with **Sue Cruickshank at the Interactive Horse Simulator**. The simulator she had at the time was an older model, but her training was top-notch. Sue not only helped me achieve my immediate goals, she also made me realize just how much I wanted to bring one of these simulators home to Nova Scotia. Since then, she has upgraded to the latest model — and I know her riders will be as inspired as I was. To solidify my decision, I traveled to **Racewood in the UK** — the company that builds the simulators. There, I had the chance to ride the newest **Dressage Pro** model and to be trained on it directly. That experience confirmed it for me: this simulator was the right fit, and I had to find a way to bring it to our riders here. **What’s New with the Dressage Pro?** The Dressage Pro is Racewood’s most advanced simulator yet. Some of the key improvements include: - A **motorised neck** for more realistic contact and rein work - **Slimmer, angled leg sensors** that better suit a wide range of riders - **Load-cell sensors built into the body shell**, replacing older airbag systems, for closer seat feedback - **Upgraded interactive software** with more ride options and programs ![will-oh-horse-simulator-full-view-2](https://willowandwithers.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/will-oh-horse-simulator-full-view-2.jpg?width=1000&height=750&name=will-oh-horse-simulator-full-view-2.jpg) In practice, these changes make the ride more lifelike, the feedback more accurate, and the learning curve smoother for riders of all levels. **Why This Matters** For me, the simulator isn’t about replacing real horses — it’s about giving riders a space to work on themselves. On the simulator, you can repeat, adjust, and refine until it clicks. You can try again and again without tiring a horse or worrying about safety. Then, when you climb back on your real partner, you bring new awareness and sharper skills into the saddle. **What’s Next at Willow & Withers** We’re currently working on the build and set-up for our climate-controlled simulator room, with the Dressage Pro arriving later this fall. Alongside riders, we’re also looking to connect with **coaches and partners — including physiotherapists, massage therapists, and chiropractors who work with equestrians** — to help riders get the most out of their training. If you’re curious and want to be among the first to know when bookings open, or if you’re a professional interested in partnering with us, we’d love to hear from you. [https://willowandwithers.ca/rider-launch](https://willowandwithers.ca/rider-launch)  ## Similar posts ### [50 Rides In: What We’re Seeing on Will-oh!](https://willowandwithers.ca/en/blog/50-rides-in-what-were-seeing-on-will-oh) Melanie Dec 29, 2025 Riding Simulator ### [She's here, and she's already exceeding expectations.](https://willowandwithers.ca/en/blog/shes-here-perfect-sim) Melanie Dec 15, 2025 ### [Improving Rider Position with Equibands — Another Tool Coming to Will-oh!](https://willowandwithers.ca/en/blog/improving-rider-position-with-equibands-another-tool-coming-to-will-oh) Melanie Nov 10, 2025 ### Horsing Around Get occasional updates about our stables, our boarders, and their owners. ### Subscribe to our blog, and never miss a great horse story [![Willow and Withers Stables](https://willowandwithers.ca/hubfs/willow-and-withers-stables-logo-350.png)](https://willowandwithers.ca) #### Willow & Withers Stables 1575 Middle Dyke Road Sheffield Mills Annapolis Valley Nova Scotia ### Our Stables - [Home](https://willowandwithers.ca) - [Will-oh!](https://willowandwithers.ca/horse-simulator) - [FAQ](https://willowandwithers.ca/faq) - [Map](https://willowandwithers.ca/map) - [About](https://willowandwithers.ca/about) - [Contact](https://willowandwithers.ca/contact) We use security cameras on site, when on property, you may be on camera.   © 2026 Willow & Withers Stables All rights reserved [Privacy Policy](https://47975399.hs-sites.com/privacy) [Powered by Atlas - a B2B SaaS HubSpot theme](https://www.kalungi.com/atlas-hubspot-theme-for-b2b-saas-software) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Melanie", "url" : "https://willowandwithers.ca/en/blog/author/melanie" }, "dateModified" : "2025-10-06T20:07:22.838Z", "datePublished" : "2025-10-03T17:41:33.000Z", "headline" : "Have You Ridden a Horse Simulator Before?", "image" : [ "https://willowandwithers.ca/hubfs/IMG_4789.jpeg" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://willowandwithers.ca/en/blog/have-you-ridden-a-horse-simulator-before", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://willowandwithers.ca/hubfs/willow-and-withers-stables-logo-350.png" }, "name" : "433788 Nova Scotia Ltd" } } ```