“Be open to change, to acceptance, to whatever it takes to learn what is real, authentic, true and right —and let go of all that's not.” —Riding Through Thick and Thin
"It may be okay to weigh more. We DO more. Charts are just guidelines for the undereducated. Look at the real measurements."—Riding Through Thick & Thin
Sports psychologist Jenny Susser explains this mental aspect of dressage
Fitness expert Rebecca Ashton gives exercises to help you achieve a soft, independent hand while still remaining in control of your upper body.
Tips from dressage rider and fitness expert, Rebecca Ashton.
5 Reasons why you should hit the mat between horseback riding lessons
Fitness Columnist Rebecca Ashton gives you exercises to strengthen and engage your core.
Rebecca Ashton tells you how to get the most of out stretching.
Try this new way of improving balance and strengthening your core muscles.
Nice dressage attire is only the beginning for a top-level equestrian athlete. Riders and their equine partners alike, should use supplements like those from HorseTech to stay in top-form.
Exercises to improve your riding posture and keep your shoulders back in the saddle during dressage training.
They say it takes seven falls to make a rider. But there's a lot more to it than that. Check out this humorous list of 10 simple exercises that will help you become a better equestrian.
Being fit to ride will help prevent fatigue and injury.
Here's what some top equestrians say about why they work out--and why they think you should, as well. From Horse & Rider magazine.