Synergy FAQ

Q: Why use a simulator?
A: Racewood machines will allow novice riders to learn and more experienced riders to continue to improve on specific aspects of their riding, honing their skills. Racewood has supplied simulators to most of the top Race schools around the world and to many prestigious equine colleges, as well as to individual instructors and trainers.

Q: Are they realistic and what can I learn?
A: Racewood has over 25 years of experience behind them when it comes to producing a machine that replicates an equine movement. Their machines are very realistic as they have utilized motion analysis technology as well as thousands of hours of testing with experienced riders (professional jockeys, GP level dressage riders etc.)

Q: How is it controlled?
A: Racewood simulators can be controlled by the rider or an instructor. Their interactive simulators are designed to be ridden like a real horse using leg aids and reins. Motorized simulators will have controls positioned on the side of the body-shell and some models have a separate handheld controller.

Q: Are the simulators safe?
A: Used correctly simulators are safer than real horses (they don’t have minds of their own) – they are very well behaved!

Q: What is the size of the Simulator?
A: As a guide their general Riding Simulators (including Dressage) would be classed as a 15 hands horse; the Dressage Simulator will measure just under 1.9m to the ears and 2.5m from the rear of the horse to the TV bracket.

Q: What tack is on the Simulator?
A: We provide a dressage saddle, if you would like to bring your own, you are more than welcome.