#FITNESS
The Athletic Rider: Bent Over Row
Personal trainer Leah Hinnefeld tells us why the dumbbell bent over row is a super rider fitness exercise you should try at home.
The Athletic Rider: Rider Fitness Tip–Tricep Dip
The Tricep Dip may not be the first exercise that comes to mind for riders–but for the love of arms that do not dangle, watch this Rider Fitness Tip! (more…)
Confidence-Building Tips from an Equestrian Sports Psychologist
Flying over jumps, dancing in the sand–it’s the stuff of childhood dreams. Until you’re hanging on for dear life, and your dream is suddenly a nightmare. (more…)
The Event Horse’s Instructional Video: How to Whip Your Rider into Shape!
“Tired of being embarrassed at shows by your unfit rider?” So begins this fitness-themed music video by Helen Brew’s horse, Pangare. (more…)
Bareback riding for a better bod
Who needs a gym membership? Jennifer Wollenberg shares her own fitness secret weapon: riding sans saddle. (more…)
Losing It: Equal-opportunity weight loss
When our horses start looking a little too round, we cut down on grain and step up the exercise. Lauren Morris observes, “Why is it that I can do that for my horses and not for myself?” (more…)
Lila Gendal: Fitness beyond the box
Lila explains how working outside the arena has made her horse a better athlete inside the arena. (more…)
Trending: Prancercise on the ‘Today Show’
Johanna Rohrback, founder of the horse-inspired fitness sensation Prancercise, talks to Natalie Morales and Al Roker about her status as an internet celebrity and teaches the hosts how to prance. (more…)
Prancercise: Prance your way to better fitness
Prancercise, “a springy, rhythmic way of moving forward, similar to a horse’s gait,” was invented in 1989 but never caught on–until NOW. (more…)
Fit to Ride: Pi’s super-awesome back workout, part I
Have you ever heard the saying, “Never take advice from a bunny”? Neither have we. Which is why we’re proud to bring you the column “Ask a Rabbit” (as transcribed by Biz Stamm). (more…)
Your Turn: Skinny breeches
Bernadette Kilcer has been fighting the battle of the bulge, and she’s winning–big time. The only problem? It’s time to go shopping for new riding clothes, and Bernadette is feeling overwhelmed. And broke. (more…)
Let’s Discuss: Rider fitness
Victoria Smith just re-joined her gym in the hope that a stronger core will improve her jumping position. What are some steps that you’ve taken (or thought about taking–we won’t judge!) to improve your own in-the-saddle fitness. (more…)