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
Rider fitness
Why you feel 90 years old when you stand up from picking out your horse’s hooves (and what to do about it)
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
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
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
Why knowing how to breathe properly could transform your riding
Sports therapist Debbie Rolmanis explains the importance of breathing properly for riders, and offers a useful exercise to help you improve your technique
Rider fitness: what do we really mean by ‘core’ and how does it work?
Sports therapist Debbie Rolmanis explains the importance of a rider's core — and busts some misconceptions about it
5 top tips for improving your riding fitness (while you’re in the office)
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
Get riding fit: strengthen your abdominals
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
Get riding fit: improve your leg strength
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
Get riding fit: improve your upper body position
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
Get riding fit: improve your flexibility
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
Get riding fit: improve your core stability
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
The ultimate yard workout for horse owners
Who needs the gym when you've got a horse? You may find you're doing a work-out at the yard without even realising it...
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.
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?
Aching after your Boxing Day meet? Try these post-hunting Pilates exercises
If your body is aching and tired after your Boxing Day meet, take a look at Equestrian Pilates' Sue Gould-Wright's key exercises to keep you riding fit for the whole season
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
6 ways to boost your competition performance with a health kick
In an age when social media is awash with snaps of green smoothies and people are brandishing their #eatclean lives, healthy living is on everyone's radar. Sue Polley finds out what riders can do to give their bodies a boost
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
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