by Shelley Thomas | May 17, 2020 | core, equine physiotherapy
Core strength is a term riders often refer to when talking about their fitness program. It’s critical for being strong, having good posture on a horse, and transferring forces through your body. Core strength is just as important in horses. Like in humans, core... 
by Shelley Thomas | May 10, 2020 | equestrian, fitness
Ankle dorsiflexion, or how much you can bend your ankle, is an important motion for riders. If you ride with shorter stirrups, such as in a jump saddle, you need to have ankle dorsiflexion to keep your heels down and stay aligned in the saddle. Your ankle also acts as...
