Equestrian Articles

Here are3 simple horse rider exercises in simple horse riding lesson form on how to gain your lower leg balance. I am an instructor of horse riders and am amazed at the lack of balance many riders have. I am a physiotherapist and know people need to balance from the ground up, so why do riding instructors try and establish the seat as the first point of balance in horse rider. Many instructors have riders doing hours of work with out stirrups or reins on the lunge in order to gain a deep s > Read More..

Here are 3 simple exercises for the dressage rider to use in a lesson. How to gain your lower leg balance requires some practice I am an instructor of dressage riders and am amazed at the lack of balance many riders have even at a top level > Read More..

Here are 3 simple exercises to follow when having a western horse riding lesson. How to gain your lower leg balance is easy if you understand the basic weight transfer from the seat to feet. > Read More..

Learning specific movement patterns can improve your riding ability enormously. The movement patterns for horse riding are quite unique. · The ability to do a half halt without moving the body can be learned. · The ability to apply more leg without moving your seat can be learned. > Read More..

Learn to Ride Horse with the following knowledge. Understanding the how is important > Read More..

Shoulder pain and horse riding can stop a rider from becoming the best they can.A few simple common sense exercises and following a specific program can make the difference. > Read More..

The horse riding position is a learned posture. It requires much strength from the posture muscles, this can be trained > Read More..