Story and Photo
By Karin Matey
One day I was riding my horse Hannover in my dressage ring, when
a woman walked by in her exercise attire and called to me that she
wished that her exercise was as easy as mine just sitting on the horse
and not even breaking into a sweat. I thought to myself that it was
quite a compliment to hear someone say exactly how the art of riding
is supposed appear to those watching. Riding should look effortless.
Little did the woman know that I was in constant communication
with my horse, whispering aids, and squeezing with my
legs, hands and seat. Nor did she know my own exercise routine.
It is just as important for the rider to keep fit as it is for the horse. W
Help your horse by
improving your
balance and fitness.
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