Rider Fitness: Body and Brain: 180 Anytime, Anywhere Exercises to Enhance Range of Motion, Motor Control, Reaction Time, Flexibility, Balance and Muscle Memory in the Saddle

by Eckart Meyners

Ideal for riders looking to get fit, this program helps equestrians at every level improve their riding position and endurance and work out like professionals. Ground exercises help to develop suppleness, flexibility, and coordination, while simple mounted exercises help riders correct common problems such as seat stability and aid coordination. The activities—demonstrated by an Olympic dressage rider—are specially created for athletes to help them reach peak strength. Perfect for both the barn and the show circuit, this guide is also designed to help reduce stress and tension in the saddle.

Genres: Horses

208 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2011

Reviews

[Susan Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very useful book with great ideas for warm ups and cool downs for riders. In depth information on keeping all parts of the body mobile, flexible and engaged in riding. I really liked the idea of keeping the rider using the body across mid-line for better balance, reactivity and flexibility. There are several exercises that I will be incorporating into lessons for different age groups.

[Betsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very useful.