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 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 that can often be helped with regular exercises off your horse.
We have teamed up with Phoebe Parkinson, a human and equine osteopath who specialises in rider strength and conditioning, to bring you some easy exercises you can do in isolation to benefit your riding once you can get back in the saddle
Looking after horses is physical work — and whatever age you are, aches and pains are all too familiar. Physiotherapist Nikki Robinson gives her expert advice on how to reduce any tension and pain
If you work full time in an office and can’t ride before or after work in the week, there are ways to exercise at your desk to help with your riding fitness. H&H finds out how
Joanna shares her opinion on rider fitness
Thanks to a fitness tracker and its workout setting, H&H has been able to calculate approximate values for the number of calories burned carrying out various horsey tasks, perfect to give you an idea of how you can burn off any Christmas excess around the yard
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
How to eat well without compromising taste and time
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
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
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
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
European young rider eventing champion Will Furlong shares his dos and don’ts for getting your horse fit
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
Sports therapist Debbie Rolmanis explains the importance of breathing properly for riders, and offers a useful exercise to help you improve your technique
Sports therapist Debbie Rolmanis explains the importance of a rider's core — and busts some misconceptions about it
If you're interested in improving your riding, then don't miss our six-part plan of simple exercises to improve your flexibility, strength and fitness in saddle
If you're interested in improving your riding, then don't miss our six-part plan of simple exercises to improve your flexibility, strength and fitness in saddle
If you're interested in improving your riding fitness, then don't miss our six-part plan of simple exercises to improve your flexibility, strength and fitness in saddle
If you're interested in improving your riding, then don't miss our six-part plan of simple exercises to improve your flexibility, strength and fitness in saddle
If you're interested in improving your riding, then don't miss our six-part plan of simple exercises to improve your flexibility, strength and fitness in saddle
