Tag: Fitness
Sue Martin Dressage: The Use of Independent Aids
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...
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 and steady. Often when riding, we...
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. Bracing is used in
all kinds of...
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 abdominal muscles...
Building Fitness in the Young Horse
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...
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 believe this is an expected result...
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 during or after your ride? Chances
are...
Baby, Get Back in the Saddle
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...
Loosen Up!
Hip flexibility is key to achieving a correct, effective seat
Reprinted from the November 2015 Issue of USDF Connection
By Jennifer
M. Miller
There is...
Physical Fitness for Dressage Horses
Best strategies for increasing performance and avoiding injuries
Reprinted from the July/August 2016 issue of USDF Connection
By Hilary Clayton, BVMS, PhD, Diplomate ACVSMR, MRCVS...
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