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 | Aug 6, 2019 | competition, core, equestrian, fitness, Uncategorized
There’s a principle in sports performance called specificity of practice. Basically, research shows that to be good at something you have to practice THAT thing. For riders that means . . . To be a good dressage rider, you have to ride dressage. To show jump well, you... 
by Shelley Thomas | Apr 19, 2019 | competition, core, equestrian, fitness, goal setting
I’ve spent the last few weeks in California (grateful!!). I went with some friends and we created a “training camp” at Galway Downs in Temecula, CA for a week. Then we headed north to Paso Robles, CA to Twin River Horse Trials. I had some mixed results on this trip... 
by Shelley Thomas | Nov 13, 2018 | core, equestrian, fitness
Last weekend I rode in the Beth Glosten clinic on my sister’s superstar horse, Elliot (thank you Shawna for letting me ride him!). As always with Beth’s clinics, it was an excellent education about how our bodies impact the horse. This ties in so well with... 
by Shelley Thomas | Oct 8, 2018 | core, fitness, Monday Fun Day
This Monday workout hits some key areas: gluts, hamstrings, core (always!), and lower abs. I also included bench presses. I don’t do a lot of work for the pecs, because many people are too strong on the front of their body and need to focus on strengthening the... by Shelley Thomas | Sep 17, 2018 | core, Monday Fun Day, quick workouts
Sometimes you just need to make a few adjustments in order to figure out how to workout when you don’t want to… I’ve done this workout several times with people and it’s received great reviews! It’s perfect when you are feeling a little low energy or sore...
