K.Clarke Equine LLC

04/20/2025

04/14/2025

Thank you Katie, the co-founder of Equine Professionals Club, for our lovely interview and this write up about what I do! It’s amazing to see where KCE has brought me, and all of the horses and riders I get to help, so thank you to all of you as well!!

Helping Riders Achieve Better Balance and Performance Equestrian Athletics, Equestrian Education, Spotlights An Interview with K. Clarke Equine LLC Kendra Clarke’s introduction to the equine industry was much like many young riders—persistent pleading until she finally got the chance to take les...

04/09/2025

(No political comments please) For anyone who I’ve spoken to about the ARRO Helmets lately, I recommend ordering asap before the US inventory is gone! This helmet is a game changer for safety!! If you’re around me and want to try on mine just ask ☺️

Following our previous post : We’re pausing new shipments to the USA while these tariff wars (hopefully) get resolved soon. We’ve still got some stock left in the USA, but it’s likely to sell out quickly with no fresh deliveries incoming for a few months.

We’re avoiding the risk of shipments getting slapped with sudden tariff hikes mid-transit. Relocating production isn’t a fast fix either—most manufacturers need 6-12 months to shift supply chains. For helmets, it’s even more complex: safety testing and re-certification drag the timeline out further.

Here’s the kicker : No main equestrian helmets are even made in the USA. So, all premium safety helmet brands (including motorbike ones) are in the same boat, navigating these challenges together.
Fingers crossed things stabilize soon!

04/08/2025

May 2 to May 4 SAVE THE DATE!! Kendra Clarke Biomechanics Clinic Fri, May 2, 2025 9:00 AM 09:00 Sun, May 4, 2025 4:00 PM 16:00 United States (map) Google Calendar ICS Kendra is coming back to get you ready for show season! You will have your choice of a dressage lesson, biomechanics session or r...

03/14/2025

Sunshine snacks with Giselle and George .farm

03/13/2025

This applies to your riding as well!! A great way to show why when riders come to me with imbalances in their pelvis, sometimes I work on their feet as that is the root cause. It can be a guessing game for where the cause truly is, but that is why I love my job and how every body keeps me thinking!

The Connection Between Jaw Position, Posture, and Balance: What Science Says

Recent research suggests that the position of the lower jaw (mandible) plays a crucial role in overall posture and balance. While this may seem surprising, the jaw is closely linked to the musculoskeletal system through the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), cranial nerves, and even muscle chains that extend down the body.

The Science Behind Jaw Position and Posture

Studies have shown that an imbalanced or misaligned jaw can influence head position, neck muscle tension, and spinal alignment. A study published in Clinical Biomechanics found that alterations in jaw position can affect cervical spine posture, leading to compensatory changes in body alignment. When the lower jaw is misaligned, it can cause asymmetrical muscle activity in the neck and shoulders, potentially leading to postural imbalances.

Additionally, research in Gait & Posture has
demonstrated that jaw clenching or dysfunction in the TMJ can impact balance and stability. The study found that participants with TMJ disorders had increased postural sway, suggesting that jaw alignment plays a role in neuromuscular control.

How Jaw Position Affects Balance

The connection between the jaw and balance is likely due to the nervous system’s integration of proprioception (body awareness). The TMJ is closely related to the trigeminal nerve, which interacts with other sensory systems responsible for posture and equilibrium. Dysfunction in the jaw can lead to altered neural input, affecting how the body maintains stability.

03/12/2025

One of my favorite tools!

03/11/2025

Athletic riders create athletic horses has always been one of my core values for myself and my clients, and with that comes all of this!

03/01/2025

Today’s clinic at the was all about Understanding and Improving Balance for Your Horse!

It was a pleasure to work with Sabine and Adamek with for yesterday and today’s clinics!

02/28/2025

Today’s clinic was a success! Understanding and Improving Balance in the Rider ⚖️

Come back to the round pen again tomorrow 5pm-6pm for our next clinic, Understanding and Improving Balance for Your Horse!

02/27/2025

Credits to Naomi Tavian for this one.

02/27/2025

day 1! Come to booth 510 for rider evaluations, clinic info, and .ltd riding simulator lesson info!

From 2-3pm I will be in Seminar Hall A to talk about your feet!

02/27/2025

📢 Upcoming: ESDCTA Clinics with K.Clarke Equine LLC and Blue the Mechanical Horse

We are proud to be offering 2 clinics, open to all ESDCTA members (both youth and adult riders!)

🔗 The link to register can be found here on our website! https://esdcta.org/youth/mechanical-horse-clinic/

🗓️ Dates: Friday, March 14th & Saturday, March 15th
📍 Location: Kintnersville, PA

🌟 On Friday, March 14th we have 4 spots available from 2:00-5:00 PM, and another 4 spots available from 5:30-8:30 PM.
🌟 On Saturday, March 15th we have 7 spots available from 8:00 AM-1:00 PM.

Who Can Participate: All ESDCTA members who are at least 13 years old and under 210 lbs.

🐴 Clinic Format: A mounted clinic with Blue, a mechanical horse that gives riders the feeling of movements through Grand Prix dressage and 3ft fences. Each participant will have a mounted session on Blue of 45 minutes and can audit the other rides. Sessions will be focused on biomechanics, rider position, and feel.

💵 Cost: $85 for youth (under 21) and $95 for adults

For any questions, please contact...
Jennifer Koch
[email protected] | 484-894-0876

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About clinician Kendra Clarke:

Kendra Clarke/ K. Clarke Equine is a level 2 Centered Riding Instructor and a 4* Train Your Seat (formerly Franklin Method Equestrian) certified trainer specializing in the rider’s full body biomechanics. Kendra is 1 of 2 trainers in the US with this certification.

Blue is a Racewood Eventing Simulator who allows riders the opportunity to work on themselves without needing to think about the horse. Blue is capable of all of the Grand Prix dressage movements, jumps up to 3 feet, and has countless sensors to aid in analyzing how a rider is moving.

Kendra will cater each session to the needs of the group. This allows for Kendra to go in any direction needed, including the use of balls, bands, groundwork, and so much more to help riders with all sorts of challenges. Any rider can benefit from Blue, regardless if the challenges are physical or mental.

02/26/2025

We’re ready in booth 510! Stop by the and see us!

Thursday 12pm-8pm
Friday 10am-8pm
Saturday 9am-8pm
Sunday 9am-5pm