Rider Fitness

Riders are athletes, so train like one with rider-specific fitness advice.

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Unmounted Fitness Exercises for Mature Dressage Riders

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How Dressage Riders Benefit from Developing Strong Core Muscles

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Fitness Tips for Weekend-Warrior Riders

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Improve Rider Strength and Balance

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7 Dressage Philosophy Lessons I Learned from Yoga Class

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A Dressage Rider Explores Obstacle-Course Racing

Credit: Courtesy, Beckie Samuels Beckie Samuels rides Gratitude, an 8-year-old Holsteiner mare, at Training Level.

Develop a Supportive Leg

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Learn the CrossFit Squat to Help Your Dressage Training

Credit: Courtesy, Thomas Myers The lateral lines consist of a single continuity of myofascia—a blend of muscles and tough fascial fabric—starting from the outer arch of the foot and running up the side of the leg to a wide attachment at the iliac crest. It continues up the trunk as a series of Xs crisscrossing like shoelaces up the side of the rib cage and neck to attach to the head out by the ear.

Transform Your Dressage Position

Credit: Norma Ashton and Richard I’Anson Use of a resistance band

Better Breathing for the Dressage Rider

Credit: © hamara Hip pain and tightness are common complaints, seeming to be more prevalent among dressage riders.

Can Wide Horses Cause Rider Hip Pain?

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Rider Fitness: Training Reactions

Credit: Norma Ashton Diagonal-Line Clam Setup

Exercises to Improve Dressage Leg Position and Control

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How Physical Fitness Impacts Riding and Confidence

Credit: Geoff Ashton Shoulder Stability in Prone

Rider Exercises to Increase Shoulder Stability and Create Soft Hands

Credit: Geoff Ashton Swan Setup

Exercises to Strengthen the Dressage Rider's Torso