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Rider Fitness

Fit Rider: Pilates for Equestrians

Whether you’re a novice rider or a passionate and experienced equestrian, riding is physically demanding and requires a considerable degree…

3 years ago


Overcoming Fear After a Riding Accident

When I got back into riding five years ago, it had been eight years since I had really been around…

3 years ago

Physical Therapy for Equestrians

Horseback riding is a physical sport, and our bodies battle everything from nagging soreness and mild discomfort to full-blown pain…

3 years ago

Lessons Learned From Horses

We often think about what we can teach our horses: to stay in a frame, to load onto a trailer,…

3 years ago

Destress and Make Barn Time Fun Again

Losing momentum due to life’s many energy and time drains is difficult enough to cope with—family demands, work stress and…

3 years ago

Warm Up Right for Horseback Riding with an Exercise Ball Exercises

Horses are so sensitive they can feel a fly landing anywhere on their body and twitch the skin underneath. Knowing…

3 years ago

Yoga for Riders

Improved balance and focus, better reaction time, increased range of motion, added strength, greater flexibility, fewer injuries, and a boosted…

3 years ago

Fit Rider: Mind, Body, Horse

Yoga With Your Horse Yoga has worked its way into the fabric of modern culture, and with good reason: Studies…

4 years ago

Say Yes to Yoga for Young Equestrians

Practicing yoga for young equestrians can increase your flexibility and strength and help you develop better balance in the saddle.…

4 years ago

Spin for Horse Rider Fitness

"Float down to the saddles with grace,” the smiling instructor encouraged our riding group as I transitioned from two-point back…

4 years ago