Running and horseback riding?

Question

It's good for a horseback rider to run, right? Like, it's not counter-productive like organ playing and piano playing...

I just wanted to make sure...

Answer 1

of course.

it's hard for different types of exercise to "counter act" themselves the way you put it.

Answer 2

It will be just as difficult to run on horseback as it will to play the piano.

Answer 3

Yeah. I compete and running is good but honestly swimming is better for you. Running places more pressure and strain on joints that are already abused while riding. Swimming is good because it eliminates the pain associated with regular running (especially harder surfaces which we all run on). Aerobic excercise is good to help out with cardio so that you can breathe more efficienctly while riding!

Hope this helps!

Answer 4

probably becuase your using a lot of the same muscles.