BioRider Fitness Public Blog
Muscle Development for Muscular Alignment
Read first and then try the visualization below…. Close your eyes for a moment sitting up in a chair and imagine that you’re sitting on a horse approaching a turn or corner of the arena. Feel the muscular control that you would engage if you were actually riding. Imagine how the inside leg near the […]
Proper Core Rotation
Sitting on a horse turning in a circle; a large circle or a volte (10-8 meter circle) but a circle nonetheless, no straight lines. The center of a rider needs to stay balance on the horse as the pair is turning. For the horse to remain balanced through the turning, a rider’s core and seat […]
Grace Walker Active Equestrian Ambassador
GRACE WALKERmeet the athlete I attended Houghton college in NY and majored in Business as well as Equestrian Performance. While on the East Coast, I worked and trained under Susan Barisone Gilson at SBG Dressage. I have my USDF Bronze Medal and I am an A Pony Club Graduate with the Dressage track. Currently, I am […]
Active Equestrian Ambassadorship
SHARE YOUR JOURNEY Highlight your riding and fitness adventure; struggles, achievements and goals. Receive discounts for our extra workouts, renewals and BioRider SWAG. You DO NOT have to be a member to submit for this program but will need to become a member if selected. [] 1 Step 1 Nameyour full name Emailemail Datetodaydate_range Which memberships […]
Top Core Exercises for the Equestrian
Your coming out of a corner to turn on the diagonal line. Your seat has set the horse up for an extension across the arena. You’ve signaled the half halt and rocked the horse back on to it’s hind end; both are ready to go! The core stabilizes any movement for the rest of the […]
Top supplements for horse and human
Over the years of owning, competing and training horses I have found there are certain supplements that I continue to recommend and buy. I have always felt and accepted my clients/owners ultimate decision on supplementing their horses but for me and my horses, I believe less is more. This is how I treat my own […]
The Point of Training
Now-a-days most horseback riders are understanding the benefits of physical training. “If I get in shape, then I will ride better”. There’s more to it and some would think the easiest way to get in shape for your riding is just get to the gym and do something. Simply doing anything is better than doing […]
Get Stronger to Sit Stronger
How many of you struggle with having endurance in the sitting trot? How many of you struggle with strength in your legs in the sitting trot? How many of you just struggle with the sitting trot? Not only do you have to sit the trot but you also must also perform movements. That all combined […]
Muscles for bringing the arms in riding a horse.
Imagine yourself sitting in the saddle and you keep hearing you trainer say “elbows in”. Your trainer might help the imagination with “like holding a towel under each arm”. As a horseback rider, you’re being asked to bring the arms in while continuing to keep everything going between you and the horse. It’s easier said […]
Equestrian Saddle Stability
Equestrian Saddle Stability Stability is strength and balance. Balance must be trained constantly to remain tip top. Strength is developed and combined with balance produces stability. In the saddle An equestrian uses the core to sit in the saddle, which alters the base of stability in the athlete. Most other sports require the athletes to […]
BCAA’s (branch chain amino acids)
BCAA’s or Branch Chain Amino Acids, are one of the best supplements for a rider to take. Amino Acids are used by muscles for fuel, recovery and overall balanced amount of nutrition. The right combination makes up a complete protein, at least 3 different main amino acids eaten together. Combining foods with essential amino acids is a […]
Myofascial release for the athlete
So your horse isn’t moving like he should, shows signs of discomfort, or has a new bad attitude? You’ve tried a few different home remedies and read a few articles on why this might be happening but just can’t seem to solve the problem. There is a good chance your horse needs myofascial release (MFR). […]
Working out for riding horses
A statement came up “my workout is my ride” and after it came a tons of excuses why the horseback rider couldn’t make time for any more activities. This comes up a ton when speaking with riders and their need to get fit. Not all horseback riders have to lose weight or even out imbalances, […]
Balance Training
To gain stability back when you lose it in the tack will require compensations to occur. The only way to regain stability on a horse is to use your core, there will be no negative impact the horse, meaning you will not shut the horses energy down. Most horseback riders tend to regain their balance using […]
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Muscle Development for Muscular Alignment
Read first and then try the visualization below…. Close your eyes for a moment sitting up in a chair and imagine that you’re sitting on a horse approaching a turn or corner of the arena. Feel the muscular control that you would engage if you were actually riding. Imagine how the inside leg near the […]
Proper Core Rotation
Sitting on a horse turning in a circle; a large circle or a volte (10-8 meter circle) but a circle nonetheless, no straight lines. The center of a rider needs to stay balance on the horse as the pair is turning. For the horse to remain balanced through the turning, a rider’s core and seat […]
Grace Walker Active Equestrian Ambassador
GRACE WALKERmeet the athlete I attended Houghton college in NY and majored in Business as well as Equestrian Performance. While on the East Coast, I worked and trained under Susan Barisone Gilson at SBG Dressage. I have my USDF Bronze Medal and I am an A Pony Club Graduate with the Dressage track. Currently, I am […]
Active Equestrian Ambassadorship
SHARE YOUR JOURNEY Highlight your riding and fitness adventure; struggles, achievements and goals. Receive discounts for our extra workouts, renewals and BioRider SWAG. You DO NOT have to be a member to submit for this program but will need to become a member if selected. [] 1 Step 1 Nameyour full name Emailemail Datetodaydate_range Which memberships […]
Top Core Exercises for the Equestrian
Your coming out of a corner to turn on the diagonal line. Your seat has set the horse up for an extension across the arena. You’ve signaled the half halt and rocked the horse back on to it’s hind end; both are ready to go! The core stabilizes any movement for the rest of the […]
Top supplements for horse and human
Over the years of owning, competing and training horses I have found there are certain supplements that I continue to recommend and buy. I have always felt and accepted my clients/owners ultimate decision on supplementing their horses but for me and my horses, I believe less is more. This is how I treat my own […]
The Point of Training
Now-a-days most horseback riders are understanding the benefits of physical training. “If I get in shape, then I will ride better”. There’s more to it and some would think the easiest way to get in shape for your riding is just get to the gym and do something. Simply doing anything is better than doing […]
Get Stronger to Sit Stronger
How many of you struggle with having endurance in the sitting trot? How many of you struggle with strength in your legs in the sitting trot? How many of you just struggle with the sitting trot? Not only do you have to sit the trot but you also must also perform movements. That all combined […]
Muscles for bringing the arms in riding a horse.
Imagine yourself sitting in the saddle and you keep hearing you trainer say “elbows in”. Your trainer might help the imagination with “like holding a towel under each arm”. As a horseback rider, you’re being asked to bring the arms in while continuing to keep everything going between you and the horse. It’s easier said […]
Equestrian Saddle Stability
Equestrian Saddle Stability Stability is strength and balance. Balance must be trained constantly to remain tip top. Strength is developed and combined with balance produces stability. In the saddle An equestrian uses the core to sit in the saddle, which alters the base of stability in the athlete. Most other sports require the athletes to […]
BCAA’s (branch chain amino acids)
BCAA’s or Branch Chain Amino Acids, are one of the best supplements for a rider to take. Amino Acids are used by muscles for fuel, recovery and overall balanced amount of nutrition. The right combination makes up a complete protein, at least 3 different main amino acids eaten together. Combining foods with essential amino acids is a […]
Myofascial release for the athlete
So your horse isn’t moving like he should, shows signs of discomfort, or has a new bad attitude? You’ve tried a few different home remedies and read a few articles on why this might be happening but just can’t seem to solve the problem. There is a good chance your horse needs myofascial release (MFR). […]
Working out for riding horses
A statement came up “my workout is my ride” and after it came a tons of excuses why the horseback rider couldn’t make time for any more activities. This comes up a ton when speaking with riders and their need to get fit. Not all horseback riders have to lose weight or even out imbalances, […]
Balance Training
To gain stability back when you lose it in the tack will require compensations to occur. The only way to regain stability on a horse is to use your core, there will be no negative impact the horse, meaning you will not shut the horses energy down. Most horseback riders tend to regain their balance using […]