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Improve Your Riding Through Your Everyday Life

For many of us, squeezing in riding time between work, family, home and other commitments means we may have just…

10 months ago


Developing Core Stability for Horse and Rider

Developing a strong core is a popular focus in fitness these days, for both horse and rider. The benefits touted…

1 year ago

Try Somatic Horsemanship

"Our bodies are our temples, and horses lead us to the altar.” ~ Beverley Kane, M.D. What brings you that…

1 year ago

Fit Rider: Pilates for Equestrians

Whether you’re a novice rider or a passionate and experienced equestrian, riding is physically demanding and requires a considerable degree…

2 years ago

Physical Therapy for Equestrians

Horseback riding is a physical sport, and our bodies battle everything from nagging soreness and mild discomfort to full-blown pain…

2 years ago

Destress and Make Barn Time Fun Again

Losing momentum due to life’s many energy and time drains is difficult enough to cope with—family demands, work stress and…

2 years ago

Fit Rider: Stretches for Horseback Riders to Help Back Pain

This article about back pain in horseback riders is adapted with permission from The Rider’s Pain-Free Back by Jim Warson,…

4 years ago

Meditation for Equestrians

You know those days when everything goes wrong? You miss the lead change during a big competition. Your horse spooks…

5 years ago

Fit Rider: Mind, Body, Horse

Yoga has worked its way into the fabric of modern culture, and with good reason: Studies suggest regular yoga practice…

5 years ago

Fit Rider: Yoga Poses for Core Strength

As an equestrian, it is important to be fit in and out of the saddle. Read on to learn more…

5 years ago