workout

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...

Dancing counts as a workout, right? Because these songs will have you dancing along throughout your workout!  “Who’s Your Daddy?” – Toby Keith “Keep Your Hands To Yourself” – Hank Williams, Jr.  “The Champion” – Carrie Underwood (feat. Ludacris) “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” – Miranda Lambert  “Move” – Luke Bryan “Southern Belle” – Scotty McCreery “Why Haven’t...

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...

“Do you have a hard time getting your foot in the stirrup? What about getting your legs underneath you when in the saddle?” To help with this struggle, Sara Ostrand at Riding Strong Ltd. has shared some of her best stretches to do before riding on her Instagram! “For most of us, including myself, suffer...

Sarah Ostrand of Riding Strong Ltd. is a “Fitness Coach for Horseman.” She has “been horseback for most of [her] life and a fitness professional for the last 7 years.”  Today, she is sharing her top tips for a fitness routine for horsemen.  Sarah would like to start off by saying, “So you’re a cowgirl...

If you’re anything like me, then your New Year’s Resolutions (if you have any) include “Get into better shape”. I am definitely guilty of that consistently being my go-to resolution. I will say, however, I always feel more motivated when I have cute clothes to workout in. Check out how cute these styles are, and...

Every rider should take some time out of their week to do some simple stretching. Yoga is a great way to improve your flexibility, strength and calm your mind. Not only will it make you a better rider, but you can actually prevent injury by stretching before a ride. Riders need to focus on their...