Improving your riding off horse

[DD265]

When you can't actually sit on your horse, and don't want to spend a lot of £££ on lessons on not-your-own horse what do you do to improve your riding?

Wondering about one of those Pilates for Horse Rider books as my physical fitness and strength are pretty good (mental fitness is questionable) but my flexibility can be somewhat lacking.

 

[katherine1975]

I go to Pilates lessons that are specifically for horse riders. Our teacher is a physio and rides as well. I also got the DVD's from www.ausphysio.com which include the main exercises we do in the lessons.

 

[smja]

Another vote for Pilates. Our teacher doesn't ride, nor is the class aimed at horse riders, but I'm finding it really helpful

 

[marmalade88]

Spin classes and pilates.

 

[Lanky Loll]

Pilates, TRX and Swissball - all aimed at strengthening riding muscle groups, so lots of core work, legs and some upper body strengthening.