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Pilates for Equestrians: Exercises for a Riding Breakthrough
You’ve likely heard that many top athletes are doing Pilates. What is this magical workout, and how is it so…
Breathing for Equestrians
I hold my breath, and not just when I ride. I’ve noticed I hold my breath while driving, while on…
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…
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…
Try Somatic Horsemanship
"Our bodies are our temples, and horses lead us to the altar.” ~ Beverley Kane, M.D. What brings you that…
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…
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…
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…
Fit Rider: Stretches for Horseback Riders to Help Back Pain
This article about back pain in horseback riders is adapted with permission from The Rider’s Pain-Free Back by Jim Warson,…
Meditation for Equestrians
You know those days when everything goes wrong? You miss the lead change during a big competition. Your horse spooks…