When it comes to riding, having a strong seat is vital. Anyone that rides will tell you that riding a horse uses muscles that you don’t use for anything else. Regardless of your discipline, sitting astride an unpredictable animal is hard on the body & strong muscles will help to keep you balanced should when the unexpected happens.

The video below is short and offers easy exercises that you can do while mounted (at a standstill or a walk) and they all emphasize keeping your seat deep and developing essential riding muscles. They are simple exercises and while they may look a little silly, they are meant to develop muscle in the lower body, thighs and bottom.
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When it comes to caring for horses it seems like there are a million things to learn & every day you realize there is something else you didn’t know. Applying a stable bandage (also called standing wraps) is something most people just figure out, but thanks to the Internet there are now resources for beginners to work from.

The video below provides some examples of stable bandage use and a detailed step-by-step instruction process for wrapping your horse up nice and neat. From which way to roll up the wraps pre-application to wrapping the leg to the removal process.
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Regardless of your riding discipline, chances are you use a leather saddle & leather equipment. Proper care of your leather will make it last longer and keep everything in good working order.

On a horse, every strap counts so keeping them in good shape is more than just important, it’s essential. Routine cleaning & oiling provides you an opportunity to give your tack a thorough inspection for safety issues. This video provides some quick basics for the care of your saddle, the single most important piece of any riders equipment (although the tips can be used to care for all leather items).
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