Tag: Exercise
Exercise of the Day #2 – The Snowman Exercise
By Eliza Sydnor
Today’s exercise is something I call “The Snowman.” Starting in trot on a 20m circle to...
Exercise of the Day #1 – Shoulder-In Exercise
By Eliza Sydnor
This is one of my favorite exercises from Walter Zettl. In German, it’s called shoulder-in “entwickeln.”...
Fit to Ride – Balance & Your Core
By Julie Luther
Webster’s Dictionary defines balance as- an even distribution of weight enabling
someone or something to remain upright...
Fit to Ride – Abdominal Bracing
By Julie Luther
In our core
training series, we will now look at learning to control your core through
abdominal bracing. ...
Fit to Ride: Core Strength
This month, we begin our journey to a stronger
core. The core muscles consist of the
back and chest muscles along with all the...
Fit to Ride – Addressing Rider Stiffness
By Julie Luther
Ever wake up with a stiff neck, tight hips, or low back pain? Unfortunately, many equestrians...
Are You Fit to Ride?
By Julie Luther
Have you ever wished you could ride longer with more
confidence? Do you ever experience aches
and pains...
Baby, Get Back in the Saddle
Postpartum fitness tips for dressage-riding moms
By Amber Heintzberger
There are two days that a dressage-riding...
Loosen Up!
Hip flexibility is key to achieving a correct, effective seat
Reprinted from the November 2015 Issue of USDF...
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