The VBR Team
Maria Hallring
Owner & Founding Officer
Product developer, curious equestrian, and entrepreneur Maria, wants to make the equine sport horse and human friendly by finding the real sources of discomfort.
Founder of Ergox2 of Sweden and the education program VBR, Maria was active in the racing industry from 1979-1995. female amateur champion of 1984.
In 1989 Maria started the first company designing all weather clothing for equestrians.
1992-1997 5 years in product development and marketing for wholesaler Eisers in USA Developing The Saddle Fitting concept learning and cooperating with Nelson Pessoa, Peter Menet and several manufacturers.
1998 Maria founded a saddle fitting company in Sweden developing teams and practices with other professionals, lecturer at veterinarians, equi therapists and equine massage schools..
2014 -2024 Started to research human pelvis shapes and developing a saddle to better support human equine interaction and developed an international network of fitters.
Studied with SOM and tested rehab methods based on the understanding of forces.2016
Founded the VBR equestrian education to educate equine professionals in the physics and foundations of human horse interaction.
Maria asks why and how does that work all the time!
Zane
Human Physiotherapist
My name is Zane. I am human physiotherapist with experience working with musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, neurological problems as well as concussion rehabilitation.
At the moment I specialise in equestrian sports with 90% of my clients ranging from hobby riders to professional show jumpers and dressage riders.
I have a masters degree in sports and health sciences.
With personal experience in industry for 20+ years (horse rider, owner, groom in dressage, showjumping and eventing) I now dedicate my time helping riders physically and mentally to improve their performance, communication and connection with their horses.
I offer: online training to improve strength, mobility, endurance, coordination, riders biomechanics analysis on and of the horse in person and online soft tissue treatment with Ergon Technique fascia tools.
Camilla Lindstrom
Equine Optimiser
I have trained horses from a young age successfully up to elite level in several disciplines within equestrian sports such as race horses, Icelandic horses and eventing and Iberian horses both in Sweden and abroad for more than 20 years.
I have also been lucky enough to tame wild horses both in Australia and New Zealand.
In my 20s I worked with rehabilitating injured sport horses and helped them get back on track for competitions with a team consisted of two Equine therapists who I have continued to work with for over 20 years.
I have worked long-term with my family's breeding business, which had great success in Swedish breeding for the last 25 years.
I realised early how little we know about our horses and therefore I strive to constantly develop and seek new knowledge in order to continue to offer my customers a high level of knowledge and stay up to date with the latest in research.
To find out more about Camilla visit:
www.equineoptimizercamilla.com
Lisa Allen
Equestrian Biomechanics & Fitness Specialist
From a young age, Lisa has championed equestrian welfare and performance as core principles in her life and career.
Having ridden from an early age with Killultagh Pony Club and later working as a full-time vet, she progressed through the levels of Eventing, earning a place on the long list for the Irish Eventing Team ahead of the European Championships.
Lisa is passionate about enhancing horse welfare and performance - both in the competition arena and at home - through education and increased awareness.
Her interest in rider asymmetry began when she noticed that different horses she rode were developing the same movement patterns.
After more than twenty years in veterinary practice, Lisa founded Equimech in 2015 — a business dedicated to helping riders achieve optimal function and performance.
Drawing on fully certified qualifications in Biomechanics, Neuromechanics, Advanced Equipilates, Strength & Conditioning Systems, and Equitation Science, Lisa offers a unique, evidence-based approach to horse and rider development.
Despite a packed schedule, Lisa continues to enjoy competing at local events and values the camaraderie within the equestrian community.
To find out more about Lisa's visit:
www.equimech.com