Mobility Training for an equestrian athlete Set aside a day a week The best horse in the world still requires their rider to work hard in the saddle. To make a horse work to their full potential, a horseback rider must use their muscle stamina to keep a proper position and proper aids while on […]
Core Strength be the athlete Being out of shape and trying to ride One of the first things someone who’s coming back to riding horses says is that they’re out of shape. We usually end up talking about how many days a week they are active and how many years/months has it been since they […]
Goal Setting for showing horses Are you ready to show? With a ton of pressure to go out and show, many riders put it on their list to do but seldom get around to doing it. How do you get to the point you feel ready to go out and show your horse? The trick […]
Equestrian Rehab Rehab is not a word equestrians want to hear. Most horseback riders know what pain is. There are a ton of injuries that you can have happen to you when you ride a horse. Just today, my heel got clipped by my horse while hand walking around the barn; […]
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 […]