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Unmounted Fitness Exercises for Mature Dressage Riders
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Improve Rider Strength and Balance
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By By Stacey Hastings with Mike Ratnofsky and Beth Baumert
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By Rebecca Ashton
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By Britta Anna Pedersen
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Rider Fitness: Training Reactions
By Rebecca Ashton
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Exercises to Improve Dressage Leg Position and Control
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How Physical Fitness Impacts Riding and Confidence
By Jenny Susser
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Rider Exercises to Increase Shoulder Stability and Create Soft Hands
By Rebecca Ashton
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Exercises to Strengthen the Dressage Rider's Torso
By Rebecca Ashton
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