ARTICLES
Exercises and Endurance Recommendations for Equestrians
Gym Rant: Small Balls
GYM RANT: Small Balls at the Gym! Most gyms have a stash of Swiss balls laying around for members to use and they are one of my favorite pieces of equipment. It’s actually the one piece of balance equipment that I think is essential to all horseback riders. It’s practical to store at home or […]
Heels Down
Heels Down The Importance of Heels Down Horseback riders are told to put their heels down from day one on a horse. This vital positioning helps you stay secure in the tack over jumps and through spooks. When a person is on a horse and the animal has a moment, putting the heels down is […]
When to Workout | When to Ride
When to Workout | When to Ride There are only so many hours in a day and trying to figure out whether to ride or workout or do both…can be a difficult decision. Being an equestrian, I know that the body can only take so much on a daily basis. Both working out and riding […]
A GOOD WARM UP
A Good Warm Up START Rep Ranges #1: 10 second count bridge #2: 5-6 inhales in each stretch, per side Repeat: Bridge, Knee to Chest, Thigh Cross Over #3: Knee to elbow with knee twist: 10 reps #4: Kneeling Medicine ball Push backs: 10 reps Equipment and Variations For the first couple exercises you […]
Lower Level Workout
Lower Level Workout The Theory Behind the Workout The hunter jumper needs to have the core stable enough to lift up and out of the saddle. This takes strength from the rider’s legs and the endurance within the rider’s core. Once athletes do the workout a couple of times, core muscles are much more […]
Stability in the Stirrup
Stability in the Stirrup In The Saddle As the horse moves over the ground, through the arena, muscles throughout the horses stomach and back work to support the movement. While every horse has their own natural suspension, some more than others, this allows the horse to have clearance off the ground. Suspension allows the horse […]
Hunter Jumper Workout
THE HUNTER JUMPER WORKOUT The Theory Behind the Workout The hunter jumper needs to have the core stable enough to lift up and out of the saddle. This takes strength from the rider’s legs and the endurance within the rider’s core. Once athletes do the workout a couple of times, core muscles are much more […]
Register, Review and Receive
Register, Review and Receive Want to try something? We’re giving away free workouts for your reviews and feedback. You will have a workout to do and tell us about what you thought of our workout. Once your review is submitted and approved, you will receive another free workout! Two equestrian friendly workouts for one review. […]
FITNESS ARTICLES
Exercises and Endurance Training Tips for Equestrians
Gym Rant: Small Balls
GYM RANT: Small Balls at the Gym! Most gyms have a stash of Swiss balls laying around for members to use and they are one of my favorite pieces of equipment. It’s actually the one piece of balance equipment that I think is essential to all horseback riders. It’s practical to store at home or […]
Heels Down
Heels Down The Importance of Heels Down Horseback riders are told to put their heels down from day one on a horse. This vital positioning helps you stay secure in the tack over jumps and through spooks. When a person is on a horse and the animal has a moment, putting the heels down is […]
When to Workout | When to Ride
When to Workout | When to Ride There are only so many hours in a day and trying to figure out whether to ride or workout or do both…can be a difficult decision. Being an equestrian, I know that the body can only take so much on a daily basis. Both working out and riding […]
A GOOD WARM UP
A Good Warm Up START Rep Ranges #1: 10 second count bridge #2: 5-6 inhales in each stretch, per side Repeat: Bridge, Knee to Chest, Thigh Cross Over #3: Knee to elbow with knee twist: 10 reps #4: Kneeling Medicine ball Push backs: 10 reps Equipment and Variations For the first couple exercises you […]
Lower Level Workout
Lower Level Workout The Theory Behind the Workout The hunter jumper needs to have the core stable enough to lift up and out of the saddle. This takes strength from the rider’s legs and the endurance within the rider’s core. Once athletes do the workout a couple of times, core muscles are much more […]
Stability in the Stirrup
Stability in the Stirrup In The Saddle As the horse moves over the ground, through the arena, muscles throughout the horses stomach and back work to support the movement. While every horse has their own natural suspension, some more than others, this allows the horse to have clearance off the ground. Suspension allows the horse […]
Hunter Jumper Workout
THE HUNTER JUMPER WORKOUT The Theory Behind the Workout The hunter jumper needs to have the core stable enough to lift up and out of the saddle. This takes strength from the rider’s legs and the endurance within the rider’s core. Once athletes do the workout a couple of times, core muscles are much more […]
Register, Review and Receive
Register, Review and Receive Want to try something? We’re giving away free workouts for your reviews and feedback. You will have a workout to do and tell us about what you thought of our workout. Once your review is submitted and approved, you will receive another free workout! Two equestrian friendly workouts for one review. […]