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In 2016, we’re dedicating several Remuda Reader pages to Rider Fitness, with features from an exclusive group of horsemen and women. These pages are now available for free to the public. Enjoy!
Russ & Marsha Jones, accomplished riders from Wolverine, Michigan
Katrin Kuenstler and others on Rider Balance.
Read additional FREE features from:
Beth Austin, renowned physical therapist
Christina Savitsky, founder of Buckaroo Balance
Jec Ballou, classical dressage clinician
Core Strength Exercises for Riders
Why Fitness?
Forget the books, the DVDs, the clinics, the lessons. Being fit and trim, these folks say, is the best way to move forward and make progress with your horse.
Already fit? Kudos.
Struggling? You’re not alone.
Make a commitment to do right by your horse. Research shows your weight and core strength have everything to do your riding success. Weight and strength affect your form, balance, timing, and feel. They correlate directly with your reaction time, your risk to injury, your confidence, and the stress you place on your horse. Plus, as noted by riders Russ and Marsha Jones, it’s simply more enjoyable when you’re fit and trim.
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