Simon Cocozza is an international clinician, author, and educator specialising in equine biomechanics and postural rehabilitation. Best known for developing the Core Conditioning for Horses system, Simon helps horses and riders worldwide find balance, release tension, and achieve lasting performance through functional, gymnastic retraining.

Simon holds the prestigious Brevet Professionnelle (Professeur d’Équitation) from the French Equestrian Federation (FFE), a rare honour, as he was the first non-French national to receive it. He has served as a State Examiner for the French Equestrian Federation from 2009 to 2019.

Whether working with leisure horses, National Team athletes, or rehabilitation cases, Simon’s approach blends classical training with modern science. His techniques have been especially transformative for horses diagnosed with Overriding Dorsal Spinous Processes (ODSP), commonly known as kissing spine, and his method is now considered the most effective for long-term postural retraining.

Resources:

• Author of Core Conditioning for Horses (Trafalgar Square Books, 2019).

  • German version - Core Training Fur Pferpe - published by the German Equestrian Federation.

• Registered Qualified State Instructor in the UK and France

• Lecturer & Demonstrator at leading events worldwide.

• Contributor to the USDF, Horse Sport, Eventing Nation, Horse Network, and more.

• Podcast & Interview Guest on platforms like The Equestrian Podcast, The Confident Rider, and the USDF Dressage Radio Show.