Aching after riding.

[pistolpete]

I’m 62 and until recently rode a couple of times a week. That’s now dwindled to a couple of times a month. Problem is I ache so much after riding. Our hacks are normal WTC and about 2 hours long. Any tips for staying riding fit without riding? I really ache still from riding on Sunday! (Friday).

 

[FieldOrnaments]

Pilates and yoga

 

[FieldOrnaments]

And strength training

 

[AmyMay Again]

Actually riding. I know it's obvious, but unless you're riding at least once a week you're going to feel the burn

 

[dreamcometrue]

Yep, ride more often. Those special riding muscles must be unique to actual riding I think x

 

[FieldOrnaments]

Actually riding. I know it's obvious, but unless you're riding at least once a week you're going to feel the burn

Realistically this is true though I didn't want to be this blunt

 

[canteron]

I think skiing uses a lot of the same muscles …. but I guess that’s not a lot of use!

 

[pistolpete]

I’d love to go to the Spanish boy twice a week but it’s nearly a two hour round trip. I don’t mind the time it’s just not fair abandoning OH with dog walking etc. maybe I will start going twice the odd week. Can’t be aching like this!

 

[suestowford]

Last time I went on holiday I did a 2 hour ride and I hadn't ridden for years. So afterwards I went for a long walk, and I was all right the next day. I think if I'd sat down all afternoon I'd have been unable to move the next day. But keeping moving helped my abused legs to recover!

 

[FieldOrnaments]

Maybe find a riding simulator?

 

[Johnny's Star]

Maybe find a riding simulator?

They are great, but expensive to pay for frequent sessions. There's an old thread about the weird riding exercise machines that can be found for a reasonable second hand price. I think the main points were: they don't improve your riding, they can help with reducing stiffness, they aren't that good a replication of riding sensation but they may cause hilarity

I joy ride machine | Horse and Hound Forum https://share.google/wWlunk7vugDp0eBbx

 

[FieldOrnaments]

Naylors simulators are £15 for half an hour so not that expensive?

 

[Time for Tea]

I think jogging will help, that’s how I keep my strength up, and I’m 10 years older than you. Don’t need to do much, just a few minutes now and again, when you are out on a walk. Cycling helps too, not the same muscles I know, but it all helps keep legs strong

 

[Johnny's Star]

Naylors simulators are £15 for half an hour so not that expensive?

That's very reasonable! Is that with an instructor too? Definitely a good option at that price

 

[FieldOrnaments]

Yes it's with an instructor - I haven't done it yet but planning on it - and I'm very glad you're not just left unsupervised on what's presumably quite an expensive bit of kit

 

[ThreeFurs]

They are great, but expensive to pay for frequent sessions. There's an old thread about the weird riding exercise machines that can be found for a reasonable second hand price. I think the main points were: they don't improve your riding, they can help with reducing stiffness, they aren't that good a replication of riding sensation but they may cause hilarity

I joy ride machine | Horse and Hound Forum https://share.google/wWlunk7vugDp0eBbx

I had one, an ijoy machine, years ago. I gave my fellow dressage riding house mate a go on it and she pronounced it was too on the forehand and needed more schooling.

 

[pistolpete]

Nearest simulator to me is £65 for 30 minutes with an instructor. I do jog but doesn’t seem to help me.
The magic of this forum is I’ve negotiated to go up to the Spanish boy a couple more times a month. You’re right. It’s riding I need. Thank you.