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Rider Wellness: The Fitness “Tack Trunk”

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Equipment Essentials for the Female Equestrian by Emily Beasley   I’m the type of person that relies on lists, especially when it comes to preparing for an outing with my horses. I have a checklist of essentials to pack in the trailer for the ride. For example, my first aid …

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Rider Wellness: Silencing the Selfie…and the Scale

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What to Do When You Fall off the Fitness Wagon by Emily Beasley   Confession time: Over the past couple of months I haven’t been very active. I’ve been eating things I advise others to avoid. Worst of all, my seat bones are sore and bruised from riding once this …

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Rider Wellness: Loving the Equestrian Self

Three Ways to Nurture Yourself on Valentine’s Day by Emily Beasley   When I woke up that morning I had a familiar feeling in the pit of my stomach—“butterflies”—and jumped out of bed with my heart racing. This was THE day and its details are still vivid. The entire day, …

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Riding Fear Free – Senior Riders and Horsemanship

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by Laura Daley   Senior riders often question the logic of continuing a love affair with horses. Senior riders make excellent, devoted horse people. After all, if they have not lost the love of horses by the time they reach their golden years, it is safe to say they will …

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Rider Wellness: Prevent Age-related Injuries

How to Stay Fit and Safe for a Lifetime of Riding by Emily Beasley   Just the other day, a friend left me speechless when he said this: “You probably don’t have much more time to compete, do you? Aren’t you going to be too old to ride cross country?” …

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Rider Wellness: Retraining Muscular Imbalances

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Rehabilitation Both in and Out of the Saddle by Emily Beasley Growing up, I absolutely idolized my dad. To this day I still envision him as one of those Wild West types. In other words, a real cowboy, tough as nails. He was riding bulls, training horses and calf roping. As …

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The Secrets to Pain Free Riding

“If you are like me and you dread the day after a ride because you wake up stiff and sore, I have discovered two secrets weapons that will help!” said Bonnie Marlewski-Probert, Whitehall Publishing. Jennifer Kotylo has created three DVDs in a series called “Improve your Riding Through Movement.” The …

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When Not Riding is Not an Option

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The Equestrian’s Guide to Hip Replacement Surgery by Aarene Storms   The list of reasons that I ride is familiar to readers of this magazine.  I know I’m not the only one who writes the year’s social calendar based on the regional ride schedule. Riders of all ages face physical …

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The Importance of Strength and Flexibility

Improve Your Riding with Yoga Exercises by Emily Beasley   We practice physical balance and flexibility so we can achieve mental balance and flexibility. I have instructed hundreds of yoga classes and have repeated that exact phrase, one I often heard from a yoga instructor. Until recently, however, I was …

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Understanding Body Composition – Three Common Health Traps and How to Avoid Them

It’s that time of year when equestrians everywhere rejoice as spring showers are replaced with the long, lazy days of summer. Many will be taking off vacations and others will spend more time working on the farm. Regardless of your summer destination, body composition is one component of fitness that …

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