Show jumping fit-spiration Kent Farrington is back at it with another #MondayMotivation episode, the <:30 second viral video series that's quickly becoming the highlight of our week. The theme of...
Do you think of yourself as an equestrian? Do you think of yourself as an equestrian athlete? If you aren’t accustomed to including the word athlete in your Instagram profile,...
It is no secret that a foundational piece of rider fitness is strength in your core muscles. The rectus abdominis is the abdominal muscle on the front and outside of...
Ellen Doughty-Hume had always been athletic, but to stay competitive at eventing's highest level, she wanted to get fitter and stronger. So, in December of 2015, she decided to kick...
As an equine fitness specialist my job is always to ask how we can improve the horse’s body. One of the simplest ways we can do this in daily riding...
Engagement—The act of flexing the hocks, stepping under the body, planting the hooves, and lifting. The forehand gradually becomes lighter as the hindquarters become stronger. Think of dressage training, therefore,...
This "perfectly trained" horse won't buck you off while you post around with free weights, stretch from side to side, or work on your piaffe while equitating. But, like any...
