Rider Fitness Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/rider-wellness/rider-fitness/ Dressage Today is the training and educational resource for dressage riders at every level. Videos and instructional articles offer tips. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 22:23:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://s3.amazonaws.com/wp-s3-dressagetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/09180459/DT-Favicon-150x150.png Rider Fitness Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/rider-wellness/rider-fitness/ 32 32 You Can’t Build Elegance With Force: How Yoga & Dressage Correlate https://dressagetoday.com/rider-wellness/rider-fitness/you-cant-build-elegance-with-force-how-yoga-dressage-correlate/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 22:23:33 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=19510 Grand Prix dressage rider and trainer Wanja Gerlach discusses the parallels between dressage and yoga and explains how his years-long yoga practice has improved his balance, strength and flexibility in the saddle and how it allows his horses to move better.

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]]> How Dressage Riders Benefit from Developing Strong Core Muscles https://dressagetoday.com/rider-wellness/rider-fitness/how-dressage-riders-benefit-from-developing-strong-core-muscles/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:38:00 +0000 http://ci0202779bc0022586 USEF “S” dressage judge Debbie Rodriguez explains why having a strong core is crucial for effective riding.

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]]> To Do This Month: February 2025 https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/to-do-this-month-february-2025/ Sat, 01 Feb 2025 01:43:45 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=17525 Events, barn chores, safety checks, fitness and training tips and pre-show prep to keep you busy during the doldrums of winter.

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]]> Unmounted Fitness Exercises for Mature Dressage Riders https://dressagetoday.com/rider-wellness/unmounted-fitness-exercises-for-mature-dressage-riders/ Mon, 20 May 2019 16:46:39 +0000 http://ci0202779d500d2586 Rider fitness tips to improve flexibility, mobility and strength for the over-40 rider

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]]> Fitness Tips for Weekend-Warrior Riders https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/fitness-tips-for-weekend-warrior-riders/ Mon, 25 Feb 2019 20:21:33 +0000 http://ci0202fe7e900026e5 Charlotte Bredahl-Baker answers this reader question, explaining what you can do to improve your ability to follow your horse's movement, especially if you aren't able to ride regularly.

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]]> Improve Rider Strength and Balance https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/improve-rider-strength-and-balance/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 16:06:03 +0000 http://ci0202779dd00d2586 Three exercises to get you working out like U.S. Olympian Steffen Peters.

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]]> 7 Dressage Philosophy Lessons I Learned from Yoga Class https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/7-dressage-philosophy-lessons-i-learned-from-yoga-class/ Thu, 29 Jun 2017 14:41:36 +0000 http://ci020e7c6cf000273e As a yoga newbie, DT's former managing editor discovers surprising parallels between dressage and yoga.

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]]> A Dressage Rider Explores Obstacle-Course Racing https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/a-dressage-rider-explores-obstacle-course-racing-53626/ Wed, 09 Nov 2016 12:00:00 +0000 http://ci0202779d90002693 How FEI Rider Adriane Alvord used Obstacle- Course Racing to improve her dressage

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]]> Develop a Supportive Leg https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/develop-a-supportive-leg-30254/ Tue, 03 May 2016 12:00:00 +0000 http://ci0202779d600b2586 Axel Steiner critiques Beckie Samuels at Training Level.

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]]> Develop a Supportive Leg https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/develop-a-supportive-leg-30254-2/ Tue, 03 May 2016 12:00:00 +0000 http://ci0202779d600b2586 Axel Steiner critiques Beckie Samuels at Training Level.

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