Rider Fitness

We have a huge selection of articles dedicated to Rider Fitness Read features from an exclusive group of horsemen and women: Dr. Steve Peters Randy Rieman Ellen Eckstein Amy Skinner Jim Thomas Martin Black Russ & Marsha Jones, accomplished riders from Wolverine, Michigan Confessions of […]

Podcast Season Two

Return to Podcast Main Page Head to Season 1 Head to Season 3 Season Two Episode 1, with Ben Longwell Episode 2, with Robin Foster Episode 3, with Dr. Martin Nielsen Episode 4, with Dr. Rebecca Husted Episode 5, On the Fence: What Horses & […]

Dorrance Protégés Join Summit Roster

Along with powerful academic and arena presentations, the Best Horse Practices Summit, October 8-10 in Durango, Colorado, will now offer an opportunity to hear from esteemed protégés of Bill and Tom Dorrance. The brothers are widely admired as pioneers of the superior, more mindful horsemanship […]

BHP Summit Roster is Here

When you sign up for the inaugural Best Horse Practices Summit, you become part of a movement.  It’s a movement to step up your game and to rededicate yourself to improving your horse-human connection. Prepare yourself for many ah-ha moments. Your brain will be buzzing. […]

Rider Balance

This article is part of BestHorsePractices’ Focus on Fitness. By Maddy Butcher Years ago, I was staffing the Evidence-Based Horsemanship booth at an event when a renowned colt starter approached us and declared that something must be categorically wrong with his horses. They always veered […]

Ellen Eckstein

About this Fitness segment: Rider Fitness contributors: Randy Rieman Dr. Steve Peters Amy Skinner Jim Thomas Martin Black Russ & Marsha Jones, accomplished riders from Wolverine, Michigan Read additional features from: Beth Austin, renowned physical therapist, on aspects of core fitness Christina Savitsky, of Buckaroo […]

Horses, Dogs, Humans in Heat

It’s hot as heck! But we still want to get out there with our four-hooved and four-pawed compadres. You’ll find LOTS of advice from professionals and non-professionals on scores of sites, shows, podcasts, and social platforms. Here’s our take in a concise yet summary post. […]

Our Bodies Can Limit Horse Movements

Editor’s Note: With the publication of Diagnosis Offers Eureka Moment, we heard from two accomplished riders with spine conditions. Julie Wilson has spinal stenosis, a narrowing of spaces within the spinal canal, which puts pressure on the nerves traveling through the spine. She was diagnosed in her 60’s. […]

What?? Yes, Riders are Athletes

Editor’s Note: Ah, to be young and carefree. After a few years of ignoring what might be obvious for some, guest columnist Amy Skinner realized her diet and exercise were instrumental to a successful horsemanship career. Read more on Rider Fitness here. Read rider Julie […]

Top Trainers attending BHP Summit

This just in! Talented trainers Amy Skinner, West Taylor, Katrin Silva, and Juliana Zunde will be hanging out, meeting folks, and stretching their brains as they attend the Best Horse Practices Summit. When you sign up, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with them and […]