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A Lifelong Journey

yourdressage - September 19, 2023 0

By Heidi Terezakis: I lost around 100lbs on my own, & then a little more, but I was never able to get down past 190lbs or a size 12, no matter how hard I tried.

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Balance

yourdressage - June 12, 2023 0

By Patricia McVary: Adding balance exercises to workouts will improve core strength, stabilize joints, quicken reaction time, & help prevent falls & injuries.

Education

Sue Martin Dressage: The Use of Independent Aids

yourdressage - September 24, 2021 0

By Sally O’Dwyer Dressage trainer Sue Martin has been training riders for many years to help them develop an independent seat. Sue says that the...

Education

Fit to Ride – Balance & Your Core

yourdressage - January 17, 2020 1

By Julie Luther Webster’s Dictionary defines balance as- an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady. Often when riding, we...

Education

Fit to Ride – Abdominal Bracing

yourdressage - November 22, 2019 1

By Julie Luther In our core training series, we will now look at learning to control your core through abdominal bracing. Bracing is used in all kinds of...

Education

Fit to Ride: Core Strength

yourdressage - September 17, 2019 1

This month, we begin our journey to a stronger core. The core muscles consist of the back and chest muscles along with all the abdominal muscles...

Quick Reads

Building Fitness in the Young Horse

yourdressage - September 10, 2019 0

https://youtu.be/L3GmInDbF7I Scott Hassler shares his tips for conditioning young horses outside of the arena. Filmed at the 2011 Adequan®/USDF National Symposium, you can see more of...

Education

Fit to Ride – Addressing Rider Stiffness

yourdressage - May 24, 2019 1

By Julie Luther Ever wake up with a stiff neck, tight hips, or low back pain? Unfortunately, many equestrians believe this is an expected result...

Education

Are You Fit to Ride?

yourdressage - April 5, 2019 5

By Julie Luther Have you ever wished you could ride longer with more confidence? Do you ever experience aches and pains during or after your ride? Chances are...

Education

Baby, Get Back in the Saddle

yourdressage - March 28, 2019 0

Postpartum fitness tips for dressage-riding moms By Amber Heintzberger There are two days that a dressage-riding expectant mother eagerly awaits: the day she greets her new...