Exercise
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Posted
by Mara at
6/19/2009 4:51 AM PDT
on Horse Barn
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One of the most consistent questions that I get from my students and from people I don’t know but are searching for advice is, “what exercises can I do off the horse, to help me on the horse?”.
While the answer ranges from person to person and of course may change depending on which discipline you do, increased fitness is always a good thing for your riding.
One of the most important areas to strengthen is your core, or abdominal muscles. These muscles help tremendously with the sitting trot which tends to be a weakness for riders.
Thigh muscles can also play an important part in riding and strengthening this area will also help with the general control of your leg and seat.
Keep up the good work!
Mara
