How do you stay in shape for riding?
What is your equestrian sport (dressage, barrel racing, h/j? Other?), and what do you do for fitness? For example, how much riding do you do and what other workouts do you include? Pilates, cardio, weightlifting, or nothing but miles in the saddle?
It’s going to be hard to pick a best answer, because they’re all great, and I was hoping for a good variety of answers like this 
I’ll ride 3-4 times a week (dressage, jumpers, some trail riding, and the occasional cross country day) as that’s what my schedule allows. I’ve gotten into (road) cycling this year and really love it! It uses a lot of the same muscles as riding, is low impact, and great fun! I’m actually hoping to be racing next year
Kerrits Pilates for Equestrians part 2
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Success In the Saddle-A Core Fitness Program for the Equestrian Volumes 1-3 DVD set $59.95 Improve your seat, improve your balance, improve your posture, improve your control. Debbie Rodriguez is a USEF ‘S’ dressage judge, ‘r’ eventing judge, certified personal trainer and USDF Gold Medalist. However she is first and foremost a rider. Work with her through these six no equipment, no excuse, 20 minute workouts and discover for yourself the value of core fitness to your own riding. This i… |
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Pilates for the Dressage Rider $35.95 Janice Dulak has compiled a program of Pilates exercises specifically designed to help the dressage rider enhance her ability for success in dressage. The exercises have been selected from over 500 Pilates exercises and are chosen specifically to best suit the needs of the dressage rider. Janice Dulak is a dressage rider and a Level 2 Pilates Instructor, a certification held by only a handful of … |
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Pilates for Riders: Align Your Spine and Control Your Core for a Perfect Position $26.96 Whether employed to reduce posture related back pain, or improve riding performance in competition, these Pilates exercises will help riders attain such goals. Using a holistic approach to increase balance, effectiveness, and elegance as a rider, the techniques in this book concentrate on the dynamics between trainer, rider, and horse. The training tips are ideal for those who ride for pleasure a… |
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Pilates for Equestrians: Achieve the Winning Edge with Increased Core Stability $23.08 `The book is dedicated to specific exercises, most of which can be done without any special equipment like gym balls or bands. All of the exercises are explained clearly, with excellent accompanying photographs and a box detailing how the exercise relates to your riding… The book also covers key exercises which can be used to combat common rider faults.? Horse & Hound… |
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Pilates for the Dressage Rider $20.40 In this beautiful new book, dressage rider and Level 2 Pilates Instructor Janice Dulak has compiled a program of Pilates exercises specifically designed to help the dressage rider enhance her ability for success in dressage. While they use different terms, both Pilates and dressage share an emphasis on to torso, or “Powerhouse” in Pilates-speak, and achieving core strength, good posture and muscle… |
