EquineFitness Archives - Out The Saddle

Fitness Tip Friday for Riders

April 5, 2023
By Admin-OTS
Equestrian, EquineFitness, FitnessTipFriday, ForTheLoveoftheHorse, HorseRiding, OTS, OutTheSaddle, RiderFitness

Stretching: Stretching is important for reducing muscle soreness and stiffness after riding. Focus on stretching your legs, hips, back, and arms. Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility...

Your hips and horse riding

April 5, 2023
By Admin-OTS
Equestrian, EquineFitness, FitnessTipFriday, ForTheLoveoftheHorse, HorseRiding, OTS, OutTheSaddle, RiderFitness

Keeping your hips supple whilst you are riding is something that plays a key role in position and the horses movement. Make sure you warm up your hips properly before you get on the horse,...

Why is it important to keep your elbows bent whilst riding?

April 5, 2023
By Admin-OTS
Equestrian, EquineFitness, ForTheLoveoftheHorse, HorseRiding, OTS, OutTheSaddle, RiderFitness

Bending your elbows when riding helps to maintain a more balanced, relaxed and secure position in the saddle. It allows you to absorb the horse's movements more effectively, reducing the impact on your arms...