Re: RideCamp: Reconditioning rider

[Linda Cowles <linda_cowles@mentorg.com>]

The thing that's helped my riding - and figure - the most is going to
the gym and using various leg machines. I press 150+ pounds on the
incline leg press, 140+ pounds on both the adductor (squeeze legs
together machine) and internal glute (spread legs apart machine). I use
other leg machines too.

Two to three hours a week focusing on lower body, including abs and
back, have improved my riding at least 300% - and that isn't an
exaggeration. I usually do 15-20 repetitions ("reps") 3 to 5 times
("sets"). Any good gym can advise you on getting started!

I can now do endurance conditioning rides bareback on a spooking horse,
16 months ago I couldn't stay on a horse bareback for 200 feet. At the
time I was riding 15+ hours a week in good weather, and thought I was in
good shape strength wise.

Upper body strength is important also.

Good luck!  

Linda
Gilroy CA



Going2cabo@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> I am getting ready to ride my first 3-day 100 in the end of March.  Now here's
> the kicker.  I haven't ridden distance in well over a year!! (pregnancy, baby,
> long story)  I went on a short ride the other day and it about killed me.  I
> was sore for 2 days.  I am not worried about the horse that I am riding making
> it.  I am worried about me.  He qualified for the championship ride, but his
> owner will be riding another horse.  That's where I came in.
> 
> Any good advice other than a ton of Aleve would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Stacy
> 
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