Muscle

Melonie Kessler answers this reader question, explaining the benefits of bareback riding for both horse and rider.

This First Level movement is your means for developing your horse’s topline and belly muscles, both critical to successful upper-level work.

USDF gold medalist Gigi Nutter gives advice on how to keep a dressage horse content and willing in his work while maintaining his fitness.

Lauren Sprieser explains how to make progress even with time constraints on your opportunity to ride.