Have you ever had one of those rides when you just felt “off”? You might be surprised how much your horsemanship improves after a workout. Amazingly, riders find that they connect with their horses much quicker if they ride with their muscles still warm from exertion.
While it’s not practical to always hit the gym before you ride, there are some yoga stretches equestrians can put into practice before they swing their leg over a horse. Equestrian yoga is beneficial post-ride, as well.
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