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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Strength For Jumping Horses
Strength For Jumping Horses Weekly Fitness Routines Can Help Your Jump Specific muscles engage to counterbalance and support the body of a horseback rider over the jump or fence. As the horse takes off from the ground, the core of the rider should self support. Using ones own physical strength helps self support over the […]
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 […]
Prepare For The Ride
Prepare For Your Ride With A Warm Up ‘COLD’ MUSCLE If you’ve ever got onto a cold horse to ride, then you know it’s not comfortable. A cold horse can feel like a stiff cow and until the horse gets warmed up, there’s not much you can do except add a joint supplement. Some horses […]
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 […]
Body Awareness
What drives you as an equestrian athlete to better you and your horse? Do you find yourself wondering why your horse moves this way, or maybe acts up when asked to do certain things? What about you? Could there really be a way to become more aware of how you and your horse are moving […]
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 […]
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Prepare For The Ride
Prepare For Your Ride With A Warm Up ‘COLD’ MUSCLE If you’ve ever got onto a cold horse to ride, then you know it’s not comfortable. A cold horse can feel like a stiff cow and until the horse gets warmed up, there’s not much you can do except add a joint supplement. Some horses […]
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 […]
Basic Body Squats
BODY SQUATS The idea of a squat is for the legs to learn how to operate without stressing the lower back or the knees. Most people have a hard time with the form of a traditional squat whether it’s because of bad knees, limited range of motion or maybe they were never taught the correct […]
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). […]