Body Fatigue and Target Training
Body Fatigue and Target Training When you get done with riding your horse, what part of your body is the most fatigued? Is it your arms, legs or core? If you can’t tell, your whole body is probably out of shape. If it’s your arms, more than likely the upper body is failing the lower. Start […]
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 […]
Sitting Tall
A rider has to sit a certain way to prevent unbalancing the horse they’re riding. A rider sits upright to prevent spinal compression or whiplash. The body’s own natural mechanics work within the core to flow with the horse through the arena. Increasing the natural mechanics in the body will make it easier to sit […]
Active Equestrian Ambassadorship
SHARE YOUR JOURNEY Highlight your riding experience! We’re asking fellow Equestrian Athletes to share their adventures, achievements and personal struggles with our community. More Information Highlight your riding experience! We’re asking fellow Equestrian Athletes to share their adventures, achievements and personal struggles with our community. In return, athletes get a discounted access and renewals to our […]
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, […]
Grace Walker Active Equestrian Ambassador
Want to share your experience with other athletes? Submit your story for a chance to become an Athletic Ambassador for BioRider Fitness. Fill Out Form 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 […]
Unwinding and Stretching
Unwind with Stretching part one If you ride horses 2-3 days a week, you get tight and sore. It doesn’t even matter if your in shape and regularly cross training. There’s going to be that one ride that crushes your physique and that’s because riding horses to their peak performance tests the endurance 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 […]
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). […]
Keeping Your Legs Quiet
The lower leg carries much of a person body weight. Balancing ones body depends on the foot, ankle, calf, knee and thigh. Leg strength is a must for core support and performance. Just walking rely’s on the legs to push the body forward, like how a baby tries to stand and balance themselves. In the […]
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Equestrian Group Fitness
Let’s Workout! Sometimes those are words you love to hear and sometimes they are not. It can be very hard to motivate yourself into working out but in the end you know it is good for you. Well at least you hope that is enough to motivate you… Working out can start to become a […]
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 […]
Unwinding and Stretching
Unwind with Stretching part one If you ride horses 2-3 days a week, you get tight and sore. It doesn’t even matter if your in shape and regularly cross training. There’s going to be that one ride that crushes your physique and that’s because riding horses to their peak performance tests the endurance of the […]
Unwinding and Stretching Part Two
Unwind with Stretching part two Unwind by stretching isn’t that difficult to do if you make it part of your daily routine. Since the entire day increases tension on a persons physical structure, one should stretch daily. Waiting until it’s too late will have major consequences, especially to a horseback rider. We require elastic and […]
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, […]