Horse riding Exercises: Arm Exercises & Arm Circles for Balance Copy

Beginner Horse Riding Exercises to Shake Up Your Routine

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Mastering the fundamentals of horseback riding is an important part of becoming a good rider and skilled horseman. Believe it or not, horseback riding requires a lot of coordination – from the top of your head to the soles of your feet! When you are a beginner, horse riding exercises can help fast track you to improving your skills.

Arm Exercises for Balance

With new beginners, these exercises are best attempted while the rider is on a lunge line or lead rope. Advanced riders can also try them at different gaits, or perform them in a sequence.

These exercises help improve coordination, balance, and open the rider’s sternum (keeping your chest up and open is important for good riding position).

Arm Circles

Extend one arm out to the side. Begin to make large, slow circles in a backward motion. Switch arms and repeat. You may also try it with both arms out to the side if someone else is controlling the horse.