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Seven tips to continue riding in later life


  • It’s not all cruises and bridge for Britain’s older generation. Increasingly, those who should be drawing their pension are looking for sports and pastimes.

    Tips to continue riding in later life

    • Look after your body. Sounds simple, but it becomes harder work the older you get
    • Don’t be afraid to ask for help from physiotherapists, doctors, osteopaths and nutritionists
    • Join a Pilates class and practise daily — suppleness is a key requisite for dressage
    • Watch what you eat — the overall picture still matters
    • Train with friends: it’s more fun and you’ll realise that other people are struggling with the same issues as you
    • Try not to be the rider, groom and driver when competing, as it’s exhausting. Ask for help
    • Never stop learning. It keeps your brain active and will help improve your performance

    Read the full feature about older riders in this week’s dressage special issue of H&H (28 February) which includes an exclusive interview with Helen Langehanenberg and all the latest patent kit

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