Equestrian Clinics

What do horseback riding, cycling and running all have in common? Simple! They all require a strong, lifted core to execute and maximize the exercise. That means that rely on the use of the abdominal center, erectors of the back and spine, tuck of the butt and lift of the lower back to maneuver and they also require/benefit from open, lifted and proud shoulders.

Horse Riding Posture

Every movement we perform is an change in position. Posture requires micro muscle movements continuously. When riding a horse we want to appear still, but in reality we are moving all the time. The riding posture is much more work than riders actually acknowledge. In our daily lives we sit, we stand,we move around, but this is on a stationary surface. When horse riding the rider is aboard a moving animal, not always predictable either. The posture adjustments are happening all the time. This is so much harder than we think.

Benefits

Leg strength, balance, stability

Equipment

-Mat

-Dumbbells or wrist weights 

How do I do this?

1. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart. Let your arms hand naturally at your sides. 

2. In one smooth motion, lower yourself toward the floor in a squat, as if to grasp an object at your feet. Allow your trunk to bend naturally as you descent. Keep your body weight centered over your insteps. 

3. Lower yourself as far as comfort allows.