Rider Fitness
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Rider Fitness
Unmounted Fitness Exercises for Mature Dressage Riders
Rider fitness tips to improve flexibility, mobility and strength for the over-40 rider
Lifestyle
How Dressage Riders Benefit from Developing Strong Core Muscles
USEF “S” dressage judge Debbie Rodriguez shares her thoughts on becoming a fit rider.
Instruction
Fitness Tips for Weekend-Warrior Riders
Charlotte Bredahl-Baker answers this reader question, explaining what you can do to improve your ability to follow your horse's movement, especially if you aren't able to ride regularly.
Lifestyle
Improve Rider Strength and Balance
Three exercises to get you working out like U.S. Olympian Steffen Peters.
Lifestyle
7 Dressage Philosophy Lessons I Learned from Yoga Class
As a yoga newbie, DT's managing editor discovers surprising parallels between dressage and yoga.
Lifestyle
A Dressage Rider Explores Obstacle-Course Racing
How FEI Rider Adriane Alvord used Obstacle- Course Racing to improve her dressage
Instruction
Develop a Supportive Leg
Axel Steiner critiques Beckie Samuels at Training Level.
Instruction
Develop a Supportive Leg
Rider Fitness
Learn the CrossFit Squat to Help Your Dressage Training
Dressage trainer Stacey Hastings explains the value of this cross-training exercise.
FEI
Transform Your Dressage Position
Improve your stability and effectiveness in the saddle through a better understanding of your muscle connections.