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

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Unmounted Fitness Exercises for Mature Dressage Riders

May 21, 2019
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How Dressage Riders Benefit from Developing Strong Core Muscles

Mar 7, 2019
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Fitness Tips for Weekend-Warrior Riders

Feb 25, 2019
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Improve Rider Strength and Balance

Nov 20, 2018
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7 Dressage Philosophy Lessons I Learned from Yoga Class

Mar 24, 2020
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A Dressage Rider Explores Obstacle-Course Racing

Feb 13, 2017
Credit: Courtesy, Beckie Samuels Beckie Samuels rides Gratitude, an 8-year-old Holsteiner mare, at Training Level.

Develop a Supportive Leg

Feb 13, 2017
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Learn the CrossFit Squat to Help Your Dressage Training

May 30, 2019
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

Feb 13, 2017
Credit: Norma Ashton and Richard I’Anson Use of a resistance band

Better Breathing for the Dressage Rider

Feb 13, 2017
Credit: © hamara Hip pain and tightness are common complaints, seeming to be more prevalent among dressage riders.

Can Wide Horses Cause Rider Hip Pain?

Aug 29, 2019
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Rider Fitness: Training Reactions

Feb 13, 2017
Credit: Norma Ashton Diagonal-Line Clam Setup

Exercises to Improve Dressage Leg Position and Control

Feb 13, 2017
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How Physical Fitness Impacts Riding and Confidence

Feb 13, 2017
Credit: Geoff Ashton Shoulder Stability in Prone

Rider Exercises to Increase Shoulder Stability and Create Soft Hands

Feb 13, 2017
Credit: Geoff Ashton Swan Setup

Exercises to Strengthen the Dressage Rider's Torso

Feb 13, 2017