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The Riders Core: Part 1

This Riders Core Article was written by Clare for Endurance Magazine – Summer Issue 2023 This is the first part of a two part article which provides an insight into why Riders may be struggling to use their core in the saddle. Despite how hard they try.  What Is...

Running for Rider Fitness

Running for Rider Fitness Running is a great way to improve cardiovascular fitness and increase lean muscle mass. It is also Free!! You get to see areas from a different view, challenge yourself with different terrain, and get high on endorphins! For many, the feeling...

Rider Biomechanics

What is Rider Biomechanics Rider biomechanics refers to the study of how a rider’s body movements, positioning, and muscle activity affect their riding performance, comfort, and safety. It encompasses the analysis of various factors such as balance, posture, and...
RiderCise 5 Years On with Sally Toye

RiderCise 5 Years On with Sally Toye

I have been doing RiderCise for over 5 years now and it has truly revolutionized my riding life and fitness. Working out with RiderCise has gone beyond just improving my physical fitness and riding ability. It has improved my mental and emotional fitness to ride....
Rider Fitness Workout Roadmap

Rider Fitness Workout Roadmap

Designed to give you clear direction of where to start, when to move forwards and how to maintain your rider fitness.   Rider Fitness Workout Visual Overview   Having a visual overview of your Rider Fitness Journey helps you to map out in your mind, where you...
Are you a Fit Equestrian or Equestrian Fit?

Are you a Fit Equestrian or Equestrian Fit?

Do you consider yourself to be a Fit Equestrian or Equestrian Fit? Do you exercise off the horse to improve your riding or for general health and well-being? Is there a difference? There is a huge array of options available to improve our general health and wellbeing....
How Pelvic Tilts affect your Riding

How Pelvic Tilts affect your Riding

Bad posture is the most common reason for an Anterior or Posterior Pelvic Tilt. For good posture, balance, and stability in the saddle, it is essential that we have a neutral pelvis. Having a neutral pelvis allows us to maintain upper body posture stability. Lower...
How to Prevent Knee Pain When Riding

How to Prevent Knee Pain When Riding

In this article, I will show you the common stretches that can be performed before and after you ride to help prevent knee pain when riding. It’s important to note that Riding itself doesn’t cause knee pain, it simply highlights an underlying issue. If you...
Knee Pain in Horse Riders

Knee Pain in Horse Riders

Do you suffer from Rider Knee Pain during and/or after time in the saddle? Or perhaps you suffer from knee pain every day and riding makes it worse? In this article, I am going to explain some reasons why you may be suffering and how you can determine the cause and...
What is an Equestrian Workout

What is an Equestrian Workout

An equestrian workout is exercise aimed to specifically improve your riding. Using a range of variety to help ‘condition’ the rider’s body for the sport. An equestrian workout is different from general fitness. Being fit generally means having the...