Monday, May 08, 2006
Back in the Saddle
Hello, Horse Lovers!
Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of being back in the saddle after nearly 2 months absence. I attended several marketing conferences in mid-March. Then, in late March, I suffered with a leg infection that took me out of commission til then as fas as riding goes.
Boy, was I sore the next morning! Just goes to show you that it is so very easy to get out of shape. I hope that you horse people are getting in shape for your riding season. Gently stretching your groin and pelvic area will prepare you for the shape of the horse. Yoga is a wonderful activity for all riders of any skill level but follow instructions carefully. Overstretching is verrrrry painful.
Build up your aerobic condition with walking. The posting trot is quite tiring. Eat a balance diet with no sugar just before a lesson. It enhances your capacity to focus and retain information. Most of all, just do something to get you started on a fitness path. Then, book a lesson and RIDE!!
A hot bath and a comfy sofa were just what was needed for me last Saturday. I am ready to go again Tuesday!
Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of being back in the saddle after nearly 2 months absence. I attended several marketing conferences in mid-March. Then, in late March, I suffered with a leg infection that took me out of commission til then as fas as riding goes.
Boy, was I sore the next morning! Just goes to show you that it is so very easy to get out of shape. I hope that you horse people are getting in shape for your riding season. Gently stretching your groin and pelvic area will prepare you for the shape of the horse. Yoga is a wonderful activity for all riders of any skill level but follow instructions carefully. Overstretching is verrrrry painful.
Build up your aerobic condition with walking. The posting trot is quite tiring. Eat a balance diet with no sugar just before a lesson. It enhances your capacity to focus and retain information. Most of all, just do something to get you started on a fitness path. Then, book a lesson and RIDE!!
A hot bath and a comfy sofa were just what was needed for me last Saturday. I am ready to go again Tuesday!
