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Horseback Riding Fitness?

What is good physical shape/condition for horseback riding?

  • People always say that you need to be physicall fit and healthy to take up horseback riding (and I agree) but just what constitutes good physical health and fitness for horseback ...show more

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    anyone can ride a horse. there are different size horses for different size horses. you should have a good heart and be able to breath well (not to say ppl with asthma cant ride, i have it and i ride) balance is very important. if you have something with balance it will make things hard. But there is a horse to fit ever size, age, and disability. people with no legs, mental health conditions, people that are considered over weight all ride horses. besides, riding horses conditions your strength and shape to where you need it to be as a rider. and yes your muscles will hurt for a week or two, but its ok and you'll be fine. Dont let anything stop you from riding, just find a stable with horses that's fits what ever condition you are in, so that you can get the most from you experience! Good Luck!

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Hahaha...sorry I have to laugh. I am in really bad shape, I don't exercise other than walking from the car to the store or whereever. But yet I ride, and I ride well. Sure, I get tired fast, and am ready to die when I get off (no, I am far from overweight), but I can still ride. I would be able to have more endurance if I was fit, but I am still plenty capable. I also have a bad knee (had 2 surgeries), and my hip ligaments dislocate. I am not an ideal candidate for riding, but I enjoy it and do it anyways. You are better off to be in decent shape (like not get winded walking up stairs) as you will be able to ride longer at a higher level. However, riding helps you get in shape, espeically if you can ride on a regular basis. You use a lot of different muscles, especially your legs. I say as long as you are not over 250lbs (for the safety of the horse), go for it! If you have never ridden before, you would be starting out easy anyways, so you will have time to build your muscles. Horseback riding is about the only way to get me to do any sort of physical activity and enjoy it!

jeepgirl0385

There is not set guide for what is fit enough to ride. You need to be able to lift the saddle onto the horse's back. You need to be able to get onto the horse's back without using the saddle to pull you up. As you start to learn to ride, you will get fitter. You need to be in better shape to compete because you will be spending hours in the saddle, but if you are just riding for pleasure then you can be more lax. If you help do chores in the barn, such as cleaning stalls, stacking hay bales, and cleaning water buckets, that will help you get in shape very quickly.

Meredith W

strong back, no fear, relaxed, make sure your weight is appropriate for the horse.... start out slow and work up to it. You'll get it....

cheripa

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