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5 Functional Exercises to Improve Your Riding

Riding demands a dynamic blend of stability, balance, strength, and coordination to communicate effectively with your equine partner. To improve…

4 months ago

Core Strength for Equestrians

Have you ever wondered why core muscles are so important, especially for equestrians? Riding requires more than just leg strength…

4 months ago

Yoga Postures for Equestrians

As a longtime horsewoman, yogi, and author of Yoga for Riders, I believe that yoga should be accessible to everybody…

5 months ago

Brain Games: Equestrian Neuroscience

By tapping the power of neuroscience and the miracle of brain plasticity, spending just a few minutes a day practicing…

9 months ago

Winter Fitness Tips for Equestrians

These three winter fitness tips for equestrians will help keep your body strong and limber even when the weather may…

12 months ago

Barn Banter – Episode 26

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 26, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated…

1 year ago

Similarities Between Yoga and Horsemanship

When working with horses, do you ever notice feeling rushed or tense? Maybe you find you’re holding your breath. Or,…

1 year ago

Breathing for Equestrians

I hold my breath, and not just when I ride. I’ve noticed I hold my breath while driving, while on…

1 year ago

Horse and Rider Fitness for Spring

Depending on the availability of indoor arenas, lights, and safe footing where you live, riding throughout the winter can be…

2 years ago

An Equestrian’s Weight Loss Journey

A high-risk pregnancy became a health wake-up call that touched every area of Kylie’s life, including her riding and equestrian…

2 years ago