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December 1, 2021

Rider Fitness

Riding requires both you and your horse to have coordination, balance, strength, and stamina. Keep your body in motion with  rider fitness advice created specifically for riders.    

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You might be comfortable doing different maneuvers when you have your feet in your stirrups, but what happens when you kick your feet out of them and ride stirrupless?

Stepping Up Your No-Stirrup Game

Nov 22, 2021
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How Stirrupless Riding Improves Feel

Nov 17, 2021
Kelly Altschwager riding a reining horse at a walk.

Are Your Stirrups Babysitting You?

Nov 10, 2021
Kelly talking to a horse owner, who has her horse standing next to her in a halter and lead rope, demonstrating why it's important you stretch your hip flexors.

Straining vs. Strengthening: Are You Hurting or Helping Your Body?

Apr 1, 2021
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Fit is the Best Color: How to Manage Your Horse's Weight

Nov 30, 2020
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#ADayWithAmberley: Working on Your Core

Sep 19, 2019
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Fit for Your Ride

Nov 4, 2019
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Fitness Goals for Horsemen | Be Equestrian Fit

Jun 21, 2019
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How to Be Equestrian Fit

Apr 13, 2020
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30 Small Fitness Changes to Improve Your Riding

Apr 25, 2019
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Best Rider Fitness Tips

Jun 21, 2019
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Ride for the Rest of Your Life

Jul 18, 2019
Kelly Riding Saddle Strong Blog

Back in the Saddle Again | Be Equestrian Fit

Jan 18, 2018
Kelly Tricep Kickback Fitness riding

Balanced Rider, Balanced Horse | Be Equestrian Fit

Dec 21, 2017
Kelly Altschwager Riding

Fit for the Long Ride | Be Equestrian Fit

Dec 21, 2017
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Yoga for Riders: Triangle Pose

Aug 9, 2019