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A Simple Groundwork Exercise For Every Horse

Improve your horse's responsiveness with this exercise.
February 27, 2024
Every trainer knows the importance of groundwork. Through various exercises, you can improve your communication and relationship with your horse. This can then be transferred to your under saddle work. It will also make your horse easier to handle and more responsive. One exercise in particular will teach your horse to be obedient and listen...

10 Fitness Tips For Horseback Riders

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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,...

How To Strengthen Your Core For Riding

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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...

Skip The Gym & Try These Barn Exercises

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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...

Rollbacks On The Fence

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August 11, 2023
There are many different exercises that you can perform under saddle to improve your horse. One of the best maneuvers is the rollback! It fixes and teaches so many things. Riders can work on their right lead, left lead, stops, and collection to name a few. It can also be taught to green and experienced...

How To Exercise Your Horse Without Riding

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June 30, 2023
Riding isn’t the only way to provide your horse with daily exercise. There are plenty of simple ways to keep them in tip-top shape without climbing into the saddle. For some horses, they can’t be ridden due to their size, their age, or an injury. Other times, you may be too busy and don’t have...

Getting Your Horse To Move Toward The Mounting Block

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May 21, 2023
All too often, horses will move away or sidestep when the rider steps onto the mounting block. This poor behavior can be frustrating for a rider who now needs to reposition their horse. Fortunately, this behavior is correctable! You can actually have your horse step toward the mounting block and position themselves perfectly for you...

Slim Down Your Overweight Horse

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March 14, 2023
Winter is almost behind us! Some horses have put on quite the hay belly, and it’ll only get worse with the arrival of lush spring grass. It’s essential you slim them down before they suffer the effects of being overweight or obese. It can destroy their performance and health! How to Shed the Pounds First...

Get Better Balance By Posting

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January 12, 2023
Posting the trot isn’t solely for English riders. Western riders can also learn to post this two-beat, diagonal gait. In fact, you can develop better balance and improve your riding by learning how to. It won’t be easy in the beginning, but with practice you’ll get it down! How to Post Clinton Anderson from Downunder...
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