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Exercises and Endurance Recommendations for Equestrians
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 […]
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 […]
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Exercises and Endurance Training Tips for Equestrians
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 […]
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 […]