The Rider's Fitness Program: 74 Exercises & 18 Workouts Specifically Designed for the Equestrian

by Dianna Robin Dennis, Johnny J. McCully, Paul M. Juris

Get in top riding shape! Designed to strengthen the muscles commonly used by equestrians while improving overall balance, flexibility, and coordination, this six-week fitness program includes clear instructions and step-by-step photographs for more than 70 exercises. You’ll learn how to create workout routines that are customized for specific disciplines like jumping, dressage, and rodeo. Whether you’re a beginning rider or have years of experience, increased fitness will help you prevent injury and improve your riding form. 

Genres: Horses, Nonfiction, Fitness

224 pages, Paperback

First published November 15, 2004

Reviews

[Jenn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Has some good exercises that you can perform without going to the gym. However it does rely heavily on a lot of high end gym equipment. Still worth while to help build muscle and help increase flexibility.

[Joanna Reed · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting read for those who are interested in fitness and horse riding. Some. Good excersices in here

[Jessica Leighton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it but its a little hard to follow the weeks. It's a great book but I think it would make a better app!

[Collette Mcdonough · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good guide to cater a fitness program for your riding needs. You will need to have access to a gym with lots of equipment to fully use this book. I would say that you will already need to be moderately in shape before you could follow these workout programs. I got it from the library but I do not think it would be a book that I need to own.