DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HORSE AND RIDER
With the eventing season drawn to a close I find it interesting to compare the differences between horses and their jockeys . Most horses are super fit and looking amazing after a busy season ,…
Category: RIDER PERFORMANCE
RIDER PERFORMANCE
A healthy work out regime isn’t complete without the right nutrition
Kelly Bowers … We all know that we cannot expect our horses to perform at their best on a poor diet so why do we give our diets such little thought ? Fortunately we…
RIDER PERFORMANCE
GLUTEALS – VITAL TO ANY RIDER’S PERFORMANCE…
Your gluteals, in case you are not sure, are your bottom muscles, and they are vital to any rider’s performance – they help you with your leg aids, and changes in position in the saddle,…
Riding Hat Safety with VioVet
With much talk in the press recently about hat safety standards we are here to dispel the myths around the EN1384 standard. EN1384 standard hats ARE still a perfectly safe hat to use and protect…
EWW welcomes the Rider Nutrition Project promoting health and well being for riders around the world…
Kelly Bowers … It’s 4.30am and you’re on the way to an event .. You’ve so far managed a quick coffee and half a packet of Jaffa cakes whilst getting multiple horses plaited and on…
Your horse, your eventing, your enjoyment. So why do we care what other people think?
A hot topic that has come up in my workshops recently is: “Why do I care what other people think?” and “How can I stop worrying about people watching me ride?”. These are great questions,…
RIDER PERFORMANCE
Why Is A Strong Core So Vital For Riders?
Since I started in the fitness industry over 10 years ago, combining fitness and riding, it is really interesting to see how much has changed – riders are so much more aware of their core;…
RIDER PERFORMANCE
ACTIVE RIDER CARYS JACKSON BRINGS US WINTER TRAINING – PART 2
Following on from my previous blog on where to start your winter training, you should now have a clear understanding of what areas you need to focus on. However, where do you now start? Whenever…
RIDER PERFORMANCE
WINTER TRAINING – WHERE TO START
Winter is a great time to focus on yourself. “Why?” I hear you say. Simple. Normally there are fewer competitions, so it frees up a little time to do some exercise. The days are shorter,…
