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Rider Fitness

Should You Hire a Riding Coach?

Mental skills and mental toughness are as much a part of riding as horsemanship and training. Whether you need help…

9 months ago

Horse and Rider Fitness for Spring

Depending on the availability of indoor arenas, lights, and safe footing where you live, riding throughout the winter can be…

12 months ago

An Equestrian’s Weight Loss Journey

A high-risk pregnancy became a health wake-up call that touched every area of Kylie’s life, including her riding and equestrian…

1 year ago

Preparing for Competition: Self-Reflection

The following is an excerpt from Winning with Horses, by Adam Snow and Shelley Onderdonk, DVM, about preparing for competition…

1 year ago

Visualization Skills for Riders

By using correct visualization techniques, you can improve your riding performance in the show ring without any extra miles under…

1 year ago

Barn Banter – Episode 16

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 16, hosts Susan Friedland and Raquel Lynn…

1 year ago

Your Equestrian Wellness & Fitness Journey

The start of a new year is the perfect time to reassess our wellness regimens as equestrians, as well as…

1 year ago

Next Level: Tamie Smith on Alternative Therapies and Personal Fitness

At Next Level Eventing, Tamie Smith utilizes a physiotherapist, chiropractor, acupuncturist, PEMF, BEMER blankets, Revitavet, laser therapy, and other therapeutic…

2 years ago

Improve Your Riding Through Your Everyday Life

For many of us, squeezing in riding time between work, family, home and other commitments means we may have just…

2 years ago

Developing Core Stability for Horse and Rider

Developing a strong core is a popular focus in fitness these days, for both horse and rider. The benefits touted…

2 years ago