27: Why Athletic Riders Win: Your Breakthrough in Riding Stability, Confidence, and Performance

Here's the bottom line: Strong riders have better health, better performance, and have more fun on their horses. Want to ride better, safer, and with more confidence? In this quick-hit episode, I break down why having adequate muscle strength for the demands of riding is important. You'll learn why weaker, untrained riders struggle with frustration, injury, and lost confidence, and what they can do to reverse that and get back to riding like they used to. In this short episode I'll teach you: - Why you need to focus on lean mass as a woman rider + my tried and true tips to get there - The biomechanical differences between expert and novice riders - The muscles required of the rider when your horse rapidly slows down, speeds up, turns, or spooks - The forces and muscles required during a barrel racing straight run vs. turn and how to train them - The efficient way to prevent riding injuries - How to improve balance, strength, and control in just 15 minutes a day - The overlooked mindset shift that can make you a more confident, competitive rider If you're a female horseback rider who’s tired of feeling stuck, sore, or behind the competition, this episode is your guide to what steps you can take to change the narrative. Listen now and learn simple, effective strategies to transform your riding- without ever stepping foot in the gym. This course is brought to you by 6 Weeks to Solid in the Saddle . You can learn more at www.solidinthesaddle.com/six Resources mentioned in this episode include www.solidinthesaddle.com/backpain and www.solidinthesaddle.com/core I hope you enjoy today's episode! If you are enjoying these podcasts, please leave us a rating or review on Apple or Spotify. These reviews mean the world to us and help us spread the word to horseback riders everywhere!