Not many of us think about warming up before we ride, but really we should. Almost all athletes warm their bodies up before a workout – and anyone who says riding a horse isn’t working out has never ridden one!
Whether you are a beginner or a pro, here is a quick tutorial that provides some key stretches for equestrians. Stretching serves to warm up your muscles which can go a long way to helping prevent injury.
Sure neither of them look like they are about to hop on a horse, but these are simple exercises dedicated to stretching the strange groups of muscles most equestrians use.