Prepare and recover
Strength and conditioning coach Henry Carter shares his easy and effective warm-up and cool-down routines Read Article
Fitness plans for your horse
Getting your horse fit is really important, but can be good fun, too. Horse&Rider has put together a go-to fitness guide for your horse Read Article
Fitter you: exercise programmes
Kickstart your fitness with easy-to-follow programmes from our expert, Lottie Lodge Read Article
Boost your horse’s fitness with interval training
Is interval training just for pros, or a useful tool for getting your own horse fit, too? Fizz Marshall breaks it down and explains how you can integrate it into your riding regime Read Article
Back health for better riding
A better understanding of how your spine works and how you can keep it healthy will pay dividends to your riding. Physiotherapist Nell Mead explains more Read Article
Develop a secure seat with pilates
Pilates instructor Julie Driver shares her top exercises to help improve your position in the saddle Read Article
5 steps to your fittest horse yet
Whether you’re stepping up to the next competition level, bringing your horse back into work or just want to ride him for longer, a proper fitness routine is key Read Article
Fit to ride
Follow our circuit-training exercise to maximise your strength and condition in as little as 30 minutes Read Article
Are you sitting comfortably?
A secure seat is the foundation for harmonious riding. Sylvia Loch explains how to achieve it Read Article
Taking your horse to the gallops
Take your horse to purpose-built racehorse gallops and boost your confidence, develop impeccable timing and improve fitness with event rider, Coral Keen Read Article
Simple exercises for a strong back
Ever felt like you've been carrying your horse? Matt Dean outlines some simple exercises to avoid riding-related back pain Read Article
How would taking Pilates classes to help my core control improve my riding?
Q: My trainer thinks I should take some Pilates lessons to help my core. But how would they benefit my riding? Read Article
Eat yourself fit. Become a healthier, happier horse rider with these simple diet rules
We all want to be fit enough to keep up with our horses, but the first thing we need to look at is our diet. Read Article
Exercises and stretches especially for horse riders
Getting fitter and healthier so you can ride may seem like a challenge but if you follow these workout and stretching tips you can get fit in only 30 minutes a day. Read Article
Warm-ups for horse riders
Becoming fitter for riding can seem like a mammoth task, but it doesn’t have to be. By following a few simple guidelines you can get riding fit in only 30 minutes a day. Read Article
Perfect posture
It takes two to make a great partnership, and fine-tuning your riding will help fine-tune your horse. Here's how pilates can help Read Article