Equestrian Exercises

Clear Aids for Better Transitions

Coordination & Control

What happens when you think downward transition with your horse? Do your thoughts jumble? Here is an easy process to follow every time you ask for a downward transition and it doesn’t even matter what gait you’re in. Start in riding posture with your elbows at your sides, hands on your thighs, and poll engaged. Think downward transition and start from the center of your body – pulling your lower abdomen in and tilting your pelvis back. Reach upward through your torso and engage your poll. Keep practicing off the horse – organizing your thoughts and coordinating your body for better downward transitions during your ride.

Enjoy this week’s video below:

Clear, Concise Aids for Downward Transitions

 

 

Happy Riding!

Tonya

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About Me:

Hi! I’m Tonya. I’m a Physical Therapist, human and equine functional anatomy expert, business owner, and horsewoman. I have a passion for horses, and in my younger years, the barn became a haven to escape the pressures of the outside world.

A path to becoming a veterinarian to work with horses evolved into a desire to connect human movement to people’s relationships with their horses. I ultimately chose physical therapy to help riders see themselves as athletes and show them how to be the best athletes for their horses.

I live in St. Petersburg, Florida, where I own and run Centaur Physical Therapy.

Every week, I will share a Thursday Tip…

which will be an easy exercise for equestrian riders to practice almost anywhere and anytime. These exercises will help improve your strength and mobility as an equestrian.

Join us next week for another easy exercise you can do at home, the barn, or anywhere you are comfortable!

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As an equestrian rider, it can be hard to find exercises that we can practice off the horse that will help our strength in the saddle. I’ve put together a series of seven steps you can take to improve your balance, body awareness, and posture in the saddle. Check it out!