The "core" of the matter

Submitted by: Wendy Murdoch
Phone: 540-675-2285
Email Address: wendy(at)wendymurdoch.com
Date Added: 3/30/2011

Overall fitness (both cardio and strength) is necessary for riding But, when you train a muscle group (core/abs) in such a way that they are in a constant state of holding/contraction, you interrupt your body's ability to function as a cohesive unit.

For riders this limits your ability to follow the horse’s movement with ease and communicate with the horse (use the aids) with subtlety and elegance. Further, we know that the horse's body mirrors the holding patterns in the rider's body. The rider's tense abs will contribute to tensing and holding in the horse thus limiting the horse's potential for full and fluid movement.

To read the full article go to: www.murdochmethod.com

Wendy is available in Virginia for clinics and lessons. She teaches regularly at Morven Park Equestrian Center. Email her at wendy@wendymurdoch.com for more information.

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