Horse rider fitness
While our horses’ fitness is a high priority for most riders, not all of us take our own fitness so seriously. But times are changing and riders at every level are realising that horse rider fitness plays a major role if you want to be successful. Being fit for the task in hand also helps to prevent injuries, with back pain being a common problem among horse riders that can often be helped with regular exercises off your horse.
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Joanna Thurman-Baker’s dressage blog: some riders should go to the gym less — this is dancing with your horse, not SAS Who Dares Wins
Joanna shares her opinion on rider fitness
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Why top riders have caught the CrossFit bug
Riders have cranked up their own fitness regimes to get the best results in the saddle, and the latest craze is the American import CrossFit
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Convenience and a healthy diet — how to manage it as a busy rider
How to eat well without compromising taste and time
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No time? No problem: the 4-minute workout to help riders stay on top of their game
In the second part of a new series, Connor Clennan (pictured), a qualified nutritionist and a strength and conditioning coach to professional sportspeople and private clients explains why time is our biggest enemy
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6 obstacles riders think stop them from improving their fitness and nutrition
In the first of a new series, Connor Clennan, a qualified nutritionist and a strength and conditioning coach to professional sportspeople and private clients maps out what he believes prevents riders from treating themselves as athletes
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Pain-Free Horse Riding — how to treat current problems and help prevent new ones from occurring
If you suffer from pain while riding, or are looking for ways to avoid getting in pain in the first place, you need to check out this book
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Cheltenham Festival winner takes on World Cup rugby player in fitness head-to-head
The athletes can be seen taking part in a plank challenge, a vertical jump, a 30-second wattbike test, and a session on a equiciser
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Will Furlong’s top tips to get fit and ready for the season *Promotion*
European young rider eventing champion Will Furlong shares his dos and don’ts for getting your horse fit
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Namaste-neigh? Welcome to horse yoga
One woman has combined her two passions of horses and yoga to come up with a concept that is making people sit up and take note worldwide
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7 top tips for desk-bound riders *Promotion*
Très Health is THE place for London equestrians who want to enjoy their sport, whether it’s leisure or competitive riding. All sports bring their own challenges and rider fitness is key at any level and for getting the best out of your time in the saddle.
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A new challenge? Horse and rider zumba proves popular *April fool*
If you're looking for something different to do with your horse, why not try zumba?
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5 simple things that could jeopardise your health and safety in the saddle
You think you're doing everything right to optimise your performance in the saddle — but are you compromising your safety without even realising it? Check out our list of simple mistakes, from not drinking enough to not replacing your riding hat
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Fizz Marshall's therapy centre blog: Our new rider performance facility is offically open!
Hartpury College's therapy centre manager is excited to announce the opening of a new facility and tells riders that they must realise their worth as athletes if they are to be taken seriously
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How can Pilates help you with everyday chores around the yard?
In her new book 'Equestrian Pilates: schooling for the rider', Sue Gould-Wright looks at ways that Pilates can help you with tasks around the yard
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How does diet affect your riding ability?
How you fuel your body can mean the difference between success and failure. Personal trainer Matt Luxton’s nutritional plan is specifically designed to boost a rider’s performance in the saddle
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Pilates for riders: exercises to try at home
With many top riders now swearing by Pilates, it is clear that this exercise technique is no passing fad. Andrea Oakes looks at some exercises to get you started
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Coaches welcome new racing technology
A highly technical simulator is set to help jockeys improve their fitness and technique
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'Saddle-slip' is a cause of back pain in riders
The Saddle Research Trust has identified ill-fitting saddles as a cause of back pain in riders
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Fizz Marshall's therapy blog: getting stuck in to an unusual project
Our blogger has been facing a new challenge as an operating theatre gets transformed into a rider performance facility
