Best Horseback Riding Lessons in Ancaster, ON

Let’s talk rider fitness! We all know rider fitness is just as important as horse fitness but rarely any of us put the same effort into our bodies that we do for our horses. At Rivendale Equestrian we are partnering with Iron Horse Fitness to change that! nnCertified personal trainer Katie will be hosting a drop in style class at Rivendale Equestrian to help teach you no fuss exercises for all fitness levels that you can do at home which will improve your riding. Enjoy learning these uncomplicated exercises outside on our beautiful horse farm.nnWhat will that look like? Let Katie & one of our students Bailey show you with the 4D Lunge. nnThis exercise is great for strengthening the riders lower leg stability.nnThree things you need for lower leg stability:nn1. Strong glutesn2. Core strength and stabilityn3. Strong and mobile hipsnnThe 4D lunge is one of our favourite exercises in order to help the rider develop a stable lower leg as it touches on all of these. nnThe muscles worked in the 4D lunge include the quadriceps, hip abductors, hip flexors, hamstrings, glutes, calves, and core muscles. nnTry this one out at home or join us for a session to have a personal trainer lend you a hand.nnStay tuned for updates as to when these drop in classes will begin! (We are just waiting for lovely Mother Nature to bless us with spring before announcing dates)...