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Off-the-Horse Fitness for Dressage Riders – Is it necessary?

May 27th, 2016
Rebecca Ashton looks into off-the-horse fitness for riders... Some dressage riders do it. Some don’t do it. Is it really necessary? Read Article Comments Off

Exercise: Toe Taps

January 12th, 2016
In part one, we looked at how to find blockages in your back and what to do to help get rid of them. In part two, we are going to look at an exercise that really hones in on the core. Read Article Comments Off

Exercise: Clams

In part three, Rebecca Ashton introduces the exercise, Clams. This is a common exercise in pilates classes; here Rebecca explains how it will help your riding. This exercise allows you to use your legs individually and precisely; creating clearer communication with the horse. Now that we have brought awareness to our core, this month we are […] Read Article Comments Off

Exercise: Shoulder Stability

The control of our upper body should be focused in what we term the shoulder girdle. This is the area that wraps around us like a corset just under the shoulder joints. Read Article Comments Off