How to get back in riding shape?

Question

i have been riding for about 5 years now. i have recently taken off about 7 months for school purposes and after my first day back today find that i am really out of riding shape. i am going to be working at my barn to ride more often and such so on top of riding what are some other excersises that i can do to help me get back in shape faster? please and thank you!!

Answer 1

haha i've had the same problem. Definitely try and get on a horse at least twice a week, and try working without stirrups. if youre at home, go to a step or ledge or something and balance on the balls of your feet, keeping your heels down like you would in the saddle, and hold it.

Answer 2

Stair walking ,,

and get your lower legs to stretch ,, and Jog. Not on tippy toes !



Ridding is the best exercise you can get ,,really !!



So 7 months is not that long off ,, muscles  have memory

Just when you get get a bit sore just take a Iburofen,, and keep up the hard work,,

Good luck ,, I have ridden race,show,e,t,c,

I was off for over a yr ,( 2 steel rods put in ),, Just get back into it ,, period .

Just like anything else,,

good luck

Answer 3

just keep riding soon or later you will be back in shape

try stretching before riding

and try some excercises for the your calf muscles

Answer 4

hey there! i am an apprentice jockey and in this Field am familiar with many injuries and setbacks, i have been riding horses from when i could walk and talk and have found no matter how hard you prepare yourself nothing actually beats riding fitness!

can i suggest lots of stretching before and after you ride your muscles will be sore for around a week but this will help!

good luck with whatever type of riding you are doing!!