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HORSES
3 Ways To Get Your Horse Fit
January 11, 2024
Horses are athletes! They need to be fit for their sport. It would be unfair of you to ask your horse to do something that they haven’t been conditioned for. A proper fitness regime would allow them to build up strength, stamina, and flexibility. Ultimately, this will reduce their risk of injury. It’s important you...
COWGIRL LIFE
10 Fitness Tips For Horseback Riders
By
Emily Fought
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January 4, 2024
Most riders would agree that this sport requires a high level of fitness. This is especially true for those that take care of their horses on a daily basis- stalling cleaning, emptying and refilling water buckets, moving hay bales, etc… Riding in itself is also very physically demanding. You must have incredible stamina, strength, balance,...
HORSES
How To Strengthen Your Core For Riding
By
Emily Fought
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September 29, 2023
Core muscles absorb shock and help you to stay balanced in the saddle. They also allow you to have better control over your horse and carry out various maneuvers. As a rider, it’s important you work to strengthen your core muscles. While time in the saddle definitely helps, there are also various exercises you can...
HORSES
Skip The Gym & Try These Barn Exercises
By
Emily Fought
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August 15, 2023
Anyone that has spent a day working at a horse barn knows the intense labor it requires. You can easily get a full body workout without even going to the gym! There is always something that needs to be done. Pull up your sleeves and get ready to sweat. The good news is you can...
Rodeo
Stay Physically Fit & Rodeo Ready This Winter
By
Julia Dondero
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November 9, 2022
We all know the saying that champions are made in the off-season, but whoever said that didn’t know they were talking about keeping horses in shape in freezing temps and trying to practice in the brutal snow. While the temps are falling, you can still be practicing! This article goes out to all our cold-weather...
HORSES
Get Fit At Home With This Equestrian Workout
By
Emily Fought
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January 5, 2022
Start this new year off by becoming the rider you want to be! That usually means being fit and healthy. A solid workout will set you up for success. Equestrians need to target their legs, glutes, and core, in order to improve their riding. It’s doesn’t have to be a complicated workout; in fact, it...
HORSES
Wild Yoga Poses On Horseback
By
Emily Fought
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November 26, 2021
Some yoga poses are hard enough on a mat, but these yogis took it to the next level on horseback! They’re able to get in some pretty unique positions. Talk about balance! Yoga is a great form of exercise for riders, and can be even more helpful on the back of a horse. It offers...
COWGIRL LIFE
Western Wellness: Barrel Racer Fit
By
Lauren Flaherty
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June 4, 2021
Are you ready to take you horseman-fit to the next level? You can take your training outside the arena and into the gym through a quick follow on social media! Accounts like Barrel Racer Fit offer up some great workouts to level up and increase your horseback. If you feel a little lost when it...
HORSES
Simple Stretches To Loosen Tight Hips
By
Emily Fought
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June 4, 2021
Anyone who has ridden horses long enough knows how important loose hips are! The walk, trot, and lope are a lot easier when you can follow your horse’s movement and go with them. Your hips are constantly moving and flexing while riding. You can keep them loose by trying some of these simple exercises. Stretches...
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Three Easter Looks With A Western Twist
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