Matafleur
Well-Known Member
Morning all,
Does anyone know of any good exercises to strengthen the lower back for riding in 2-point position?
We were XC schooling at the weekend and my lower back was absolutely burning after a few minutes of cantering/galloping. I think it must just be lack of fitness as I don't remember it being this bad last season.
Obviously the ideal would be plenty of work in 2-point but my horse doesn't really need to do anymore cantering/fittening type work than she is already and I am struggling to fit in the flatwork sessions that I need as well.
I do Pilates once a week but confess that otherwise my only real exercise is riding. I'm sure I would benefit from increased leg strengh too but at the moment my back is giving out long before my legs! I work full time (and some) and ride in the evenings and don't really have a Gym very close by. I am more likely to do 10/20 minutes at home every day than an hour twice/three times a week.
Any suggestions much appreciated, I'm sure if I could just give up work it would all be much easier! Ho hum...
Does anyone know of any good exercises to strengthen the lower back for riding in 2-point position?
We were XC schooling at the weekend and my lower back was absolutely burning after a few minutes of cantering/galloping. I think it must just be lack of fitness as I don't remember it being this bad last season.
Obviously the ideal would be plenty of work in 2-point but my horse doesn't really need to do anymore cantering/fittening type work than she is already and I am struggling to fit in the flatwork sessions that I need as well.
I do Pilates once a week but confess that otherwise my only real exercise is riding. I'm sure I would benefit from increased leg strengh too but at the moment my back is giving out long before my legs! I work full time (and some) and ride in the evenings and don't really have a Gym very close by. I am more likely to do 10/20 minutes at home every day than an hour twice/three times a week.
Any suggestions much appreciated, I'm sure if I could just give up work it would all be much easier! Ho hum...