Fitness Tip: Umbrella Breathing

Breath technique creates the right balance of relaxation and muscle tone. 

You have probably heard your trainer say: “Breathe!” and then realized that you had actually really stopped breathing. Do you remember how that felt? You had probably lost the feel for your horse and for your seat. You probably felt unstable and tense. Your horse probably started tensing up or literally held its breath, too.

Fitness Tip: Balanced Rider = Balanced Horse

One of the greatest skills that separates an upper level rider from a beginner is the ability to notice and anticipate the movement of the horse and then move his body exactly as needed.

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Fitness Tip

Mission, accountability and unshakable goals are keys to successful New Year’s resolution. 
With the New Year ahead, many people will be making resolutions about diet and exercise. Most of these resolutions will fizzle, not because those making them didn’t really want them to happen but because either their expectations are unrealistic (like believing that exercise is the best way to lose weight) or because they don’t have a structure in place that will support them as they make these new ideas a permanent part of their daily life.

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Profiles In Fitness & Nutrition

The wonders of walking and the beauty of black sunflower seeds are among secrets shared by top show jumping, event and dressage riders. Read More at RidingMagazine.com