October 18, 2002, Newsletter Issue #95: Developing the Rider

Tip of the Week

This week we will discuss the Riders` Strength and The Riders` Condition.

In determining your physical strength, do you find a horse that is "strong in the bridle" straining on your arms and shoulders? Can you move your horse forward or turn him or cue for trot or canter by using muscle contractions without the use of spurs or a whip? Are your inner thigh, calf, lower back and abdominal muscles used without demonstrating or feeling fatique? If you do feel strain, or fatique, the best way to develop these muscle areas utilized is repetition exercises with weights. Women need only work up to a maximum weight over years of 5 lbs. to have the development of muscle necessary for Horseback Riding, and to increase your personal strength. Remember in developing a exercise regime to include the chest, arm, abdominals, seat, and legs.

In finding out if you are in proper condition to enjoy Horseback Riding, you must first know these factors, are you muscle bound, overweight, or thin and lacking in musculature? The amount, and the type of tissue that is dwelling in your chest, arms, abdomen, seat and legs will determine the effectiveness and comfort of your Horseback Riding experiences. Our body type is somewhat fixed, but the development of our condition, is where we can improve ourselves. This will eventually develop and improve our flexibility and strength. Our diet and our amount of time spent in exercising will have the most direct effect on our physical condition, which in turn results in our ability to completely enjoy our Horseback Riding experiences.

In all SPORTS, it is required that the Athlete (Rider) must have a harmonious function from the brain, reflexes, into all areas of the body that require utilization. The more complex the movements, the more time this development will take to cultivate. To get out there and RIDE, is the best way to become a good and a coordinated Rider, sorry to have to use a cliche. To help develop the muscle tone and strength and balance, however, swimming, biking and exercising or dance classes will only assist in your physical development, never will these extra exercises hinder your Riding Development.

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