Kelly Altschwager lives in Wellington, Colorado, with her husband and two sons. She's an ACE-certified personal trainer, certified nutrition coach and rider fitness and performance specialist. Kelly owns and operates Western Workouts, a customized coaching service geared toward helping the busy horseman sustainably reach their health, wellness, and performance goals. Learn more at westernworkouts.com
Fitness expert Kelly Altschwager shows you a few exercises you can do at home to build strength in the saddle.
We've all heard of No-Stirrup November, but that shouldn't be the only time you're kicking your feet out of the stirrups. Dropping your stirrups is a great way to build core and leg strength, but it's also a great way to improve your balance.
The best part? It doesn't matter if you're stuck in a small indoor arena or have to ride outside in snowy conditions. You can easily incorporate some of these drills into your riding routine so that by the time spring comes around you're feeling more confident in the saddle.
Adding Speed
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The Horse
LIFE TAKES US DOWN different paths, but I seem to be on just one, which is with the horse.
Decoding the Diseases Examined by AQHA's Six-Panel Test
The six-panel test is a diagnostic tool used to assess the genetic predispositions of horses. It's meant to discover if a horse has or is a carrier for certain hereditary diseases and traits.
Love is Good
All horses are assured a hopeful, compassionate plan of care at This Old Horse, a program that helps not only horses but people, too.
HORSE PACKING 101
Take your trail riding to the next level with nature-filled adventures in the back or front country.
NEW HORSE; NEW PROBLEMS
Anew horse can bring excitement and energy to the barn, and even reinvigorate your passion. However, there are also a myriad of new problems that can come with a new horse, so learn how to introduce him properly to avoid these common issues.
First-Timer Tips
Heading to a young rider's first event with their horse can be intimidating. Use these myths and truths to make it smoother sailing for yourself and your young rider.
Re-Rescued: Aslan's Story
One special gelding learns about three different types of love during his rescue journey.
The Country's Hottest Horse Motels
Take your next trail-riding adventure to the next level by staying at one of these six horse motels across the United States.
Outbreak! What We've Learned
Learn how disease outbreaks in recent years have changed the horse industry, and why it's so important to play your part when it comes to disease prevention efforts.
TRAINING THE SENSITIVE HORSE
Shift your mindset and grow your sensitive horse's pressure-handling skills to improve his confidence and your riding enjoyment.
