Rider Exercise: Spinal and Pelvic Mobility
Pilates instructor, and riding coach, Rebecca Ashton has some exercises that will help any rider... Read Article 1 Comment »
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Pilates instructor, and riding coach, Rebecca Ashton has some exercises that will help any rider... Read Article 1 Comment »
Exercise: What is the core and how do we find it?
We hear a lot about rider fitness these days, but do we really need to do any extra work aside from riding our horse? To control your horse, first you must be able to control yourself... Read Article Comments Off on Exercise: What is the core and how do we find it?
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 on Exercise: Clams
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 on Exercise: Shoulder Stability