Rider Wellness: Be SMART About Resolutions

Resolutions

Steps to Accomplish Your Goals in 2017 by Emily Beasley   The hectic holiday season is here. It’s the time of year when we overcommit ourselves, skimp on sleep, spend too much money, overeat, and drink more than we should. Indulgence is the spirit of the season, but we get …

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Return to Fitness After an Injury

Options for a Speedy Recovery After an Injury by Emily Beasley   “I know how you ‘horse people’ are – you’ll ride with a broken face!” my doctor jokingly said during my most recent visit. I was in her office anxiously awaiting medical clearance so I could return to “full …

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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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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

Retraining

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 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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Rider Wellness: The “Daydreaming of Spring” Workout

Five Exercises to Increase Strength and Endurance by Emily Beasley In my last column I promised to provide information on the multiple components of fitness and how they can benefit riders of all disciplines, as well as how each component could be improved without entering a gym. Now, as I …

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