Rider Fitness

A tenacious back injury opens a dressage rider's eyes to the real meaning of developing straightness and balance in her horse.

Rider fitness tips to improve flexibility, mobility and strength for the over-40 rider

USDF gold medalist Kamila Dupont offers advice and explains that addressing this issue begins with improving the horse's gaits.

USEF “S” dressage judge Debbie Rodriguez shares her thoughts on becoming a fit rider.

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.

As we begin a new year, Dressage Today's Lindsay Paulsen shares how her 2018 had a rocky start but ended with smiles.

Three exercises to get you working out like U.S. Olympian Steffen Peters.

A Grand Prix trainer explains how cross-training for the horse and rider can improve performance.

How FEI Rider Adriane Alvord used Obstacle- Course Racing to improve her dressage

Dressage trainer Stacey Hastings explains the value of this cross-training exercise.

Rebecca Ashton shows you how to improve your reactions to improve your riding.

Sports psychologist Jenny Susser explains this mental aspect of dressage

Fitness expert Rebecca Ashton gives exercises to help you achieve a soft, independent hand while still remaining in control of your upper body.

Tips from dressage rider and fitness expert, Rebecca Ashton.

5 Reasons why you should hit the mat between horseback riding lessons

Exercises to improve your posture, balance and hand position.

Fitness Columnist Rebecca Ashton gives you exercises to strengthen and engage your core.

Rebecca Ashton tells you how to get the most of out stretching.

Try this new way of improving balance and strengthening your core muscles.

Olympian Adelinde Cornelissen discusses horse and human fitness and shares how she goes beyond the arena to train for success in international dressage competition.

Jan Brons explains his Grand Prix dressage training philosophy for the dressage horse and rider in this Q&A.

This rider fitness tip from Heather Sansom shows you how to improve the suppleness of your back to help you move with your horse.

Heather Sansom shows you how to maintain your fitness level through show season in this rider fitness tip.

Heather Sansom helps you understand how your muscles work together to support your skeleton in this rider fitness tip.