Longeing Exercises Build Muscle
…transitions, again with walk breaks. You should devote several sessions to vocabulary unless you already have vocal cues that will work with these exercises. After your horse responds readily to…
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PVC Fits Most Jumps
…uniquely colored PVC. The wing and schooling standards along with walls, gates and flower boxes are available in “gray flannel” and “weathered wood.” The gray and brown coloration is impregnated…
All About That Base!
…diagonal during this exercise. More Mounted Exercises All of the longeing exercises described can be done during your regular rides, too. For these—and all your other work—be very careful never…
Exercises to Strengthen the Dressage Rider’s Torso
…The following exercises will help you develop a stronger, more functional back, which will also help protect it from injury. Swan with Roller Setup: • Lie on your tummy and…
Improve Your Ability to Sit the Trot
…Pilates-based exercises to help you find, isolate and loosen your hips. Practicing these exercises will help you learn how to truly follow the horse’s movement at any gait. Once your…
Rider Fitness: Workout with Gliders
…think this is too hard for me or I’ll try this tomorrow, but we never get around to it. I am going to demonstrate some simple but very effective exercises…
Body Building For Every Horse
…more complex exercises, you must be able to ride your horse forward and straight, and you must also be able to achieve true balance and counter-bend easily. These exercises should…
Chaps-Fit Plan: Proper Technique
Having trouble fitting in those chaps after the holidays? Our chaps-fit plan can help. In the January 2012 issue, we shared with you some exercises and healthy-eating tips to help…
Building Strength and Suppleness
…exercises, it’s important to learn how to do them correctly, so as to avoid injury (as I learned to my cost). Rather than trying to explain the exercises in detail,…
Dances with Horses
…exercises with your horse moving energetically forward. • Shoulder-control exercises are very demanding on your horse, so take it slowly. • Results can show up fast, so stick with it…