exercise

Feel the barn burn! Outlaw Annie is here to bring your barn time to the next level. Outlaw Annie, a world champion mounted shooter, accomplished horse trainer and health advocate, is making us feel the barn burn with her daily workouts. Every week of April, Annie gave us a video of a few exercises and...

A stiff horse can be difficult to ride. They will fight your aids and lean into any pressure you apply. The good news is that every horse can soften with practice. By flexing your horse’s neck from side to side, you can increase their suppleness. This simple exercise will create a better horse! Steps to...

It’s a fact of life… everyone gets old! Your senior horse will likely require special care. Old age affects horses in all different ways. Arthritis sets in early for some, while others lose weight or struggle to keep warm in the winter. And yet for many horses, they continue to live a normal life well...

Whether your a beginner or professional rider, you’ve likely performed a circle or two. This simple exercise isn’t always that easy to ride though. If you want your horse to reap the benefits, then you’ll have to turn your egg-shaped ovals into round circles. Benefits of Circles Why should you even bother with riding in...

She calls herself a “lifting amateur” on Instagram, but we’re not sure if we buy it. Fallon Taylor has been posting her workouts on the social platform to inspire others, and they’re pretty great. She’s busting her booty with some awesome workouts that anyone can try! Fallon has posted a week’s worth of workouts so...

In order to become a successful equestrian, not only does your horse need to be strong and well-conditioned, but also you, as the rider. Core strength is the number one necessity for equestrians of all disciplines. While both upper and lower body strength is also important, there are some key exercises to increase core strength,...

You’ve probably heard the saying, ‘no hoof, no horse’. Riders need to practice smart hoof care, especially if they want to keep their horse healthy and performing well. It all begins with the amount of exercise, the environment they’re in, the quality of their nutrition, and if they’re receiving regular maintenance. If you want good...

Winter doesn’t mean you have to stop riding, but it does mean that more time is required for cool downs. It’s essential to dry horses off before putting them out in the cold. Here’s some tips! The Cool Down As you’re finishing up your ride, leave at least 15 to 20 minutes for walking. You...