Learning to walk again and teaching equestrian Pilates with Julie Driver

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June 22, 2025 • 58 mins

Today we’re talking about the power of equestrian Pilates!

Nic chats with Julie Driver, award-winning Pilates educator, international presenter, and equestrian Pilates specialist.

Julie shares her unique journey from acting and modelling into the world of Pilates, how a skiing accident changed her career path, and the moment Monty Roberts asked her, “Why aren’t you following your dream?”

They discuss what horse whispering really is, the power of understanding your own movement as a rider, and how Pilates can serve both teacher and client through life’s injuries and transitions.

Julie also explores her teacher training philosophies, the changing landscape of Pilates education, and why understanding the classical foundations is essential.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Julie Driver

01:20 Julie’s first encounter with Pilates and transition from acting

05:51 Julie’s skiing accident and learning to walk again

08:51 Rediscovering her equestrian passion

11:21 Combining Pilates with equestrian training

15:15 What horse whispering really means

18:32 Techniques and benefits of Pilates for riders

25:41 The importance of feeling and feedback in Pilates

26:32 Teaching style and empowering clients

27:19 Niche teaching for equestrians

29:29 Julie’s teacher training journey

32:38 The value of classical Pilates

33:50 Challenges in Pilates education

44:57 Creating comprehensive teacher training programmes

50:23 Quick-fire questions

54:39 How to work with Julie

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