Equestrian Fitness for the Long Ride with The Sweaty Equestrian

Ep20 How to Improve Your Riding in 90 Minutes a Week

Can you really improve your riding in just 90 minutes a week? In this episode, personal trainer and endurance rider Tamara Baysinger of The Sweaty Equestrian breaks down how intentional, out-of-saddle rider fitness can help equestrians build better balance, strength, mobility, posture, and control without cutting into precious barn time. Learn why riding alone often isn’t enough, which physical abilities matter most in the saddle, and how focusing on the core, hips, and mid-back can support softer, stronger, more symmetrical riding for years to come. Weekly Newsletter [https://thesweatyequestrian.com/newsletter.html] – Don’t miss my free boost of rider fitness motivation, delivered straight to your inbox every Wednesday morning. Subscribe here. [https://thesweatyequestrian.com/newsletter.html] Stable in the Saddle Challenge [https://thesweatyequestrian.com/old-endurance-ride-web-pages/stablechallenge.html] – Share the fun of friendly competition with fellow horsewomen in our supportive online community while building your rider balance and symmetry in just three, 30-minute workouts per week.

Ep19 How to Prepare Your Body for Hot Summer Rides

Hot weather can affect your performance, focus, safety, and stamina at any equestrian event — not just your horse’s. In this episode of Equestrian Fitness for the Long Ride, endurance rider and personal trainer Tamara Baysinger explains how heat acclimation helps riders better tolerate summer conditions, manage hydration and fatigue, and prepare their bodies for long days in the saddle, whether they’re heading to an endurance ride, horse show, clinic, trail ride, or multi-day event. Want to get more Sweaty? Join the free newsletter at https://thesweatyequestrian.com/newsletter.html [https://thesweatyequestrian.com/newsletter.html]

Ep18 - The 5 Phases of Rider Fitness

Which phase of rider fitness are you in right now? In this episode of Equestrian Fitness for the Long Ride, endurance rider and personal trainer Tamara Baysinger introduces the 5 phases of rider fitness — from “I don’t need that” to “this is part of who I am” — and helps you identify where you are without judgment. Whether you’re unsure how to start working out for riding, struggling to stay consistent, finally seeing results, or trying to make fitness feel like a natural part of your equestrian life, this episode offers practical encouragement for moving forward.  Weekly Newsletter [https://thesweatyequestrian.com/newsletter.html] – Don’t miss my free boost of rider fitness motivation, delivered straight to your inbox every Wednesday morning. Subscribe here. [https://thesweatyequestrian.com/newsletter.html] Stable in the Saddle Challenge [https://thesweatyequestrian.com/old-endurance-ride-web-pages/stablechallenge.html] – Share the fun of friendly competition with fellow horsewomen in our supportive online community while building your rider balance and symmetry in just three, 30-minute workouts per week.

Ep17 One Guaranteed Way Riders Can Improve Bone Density

In this episode, endurance rider and personal trainer Tamara Baysinger talks about why bone density matters so much for riders—especially women. Because equestrians face a higher risk of fractures from falls and other horse-related, protecting bone health is essential. Learn how strength training supported by appropriate nutrition can reverse bone loss and keep you in the saddle for years to come. Subscribe to The Sweaty Equestrian newsletter at TheSweatyEquestrian.com/Newsletter [https://thesweatyequestrian.com/newsletter.html].

Ep16 The #1 Reason for Rider Fitness Failure (and How to Avoid It)

Everybody knows it's hard to stick to a fitness program, and equestrians are no different. But why? In this episode, endurance rider and personal trainer Tamara Baysinger, aka The Sweaty Equestrian, shares the most common reason riders fall off the fitness wagon - and an immediate, actionable strategy you can apply to counteract it. Subscribe to The Sweaty Equestrian newsletter at TheSweatyEquestrian.com/Newsletter [https://thesweatyequestrian.com/newsletter.html]. Learn more about the Leaner Stronger Rider program at TheSweatyEquestrian.com/Leaner [https://thesweatyequestrian.com/old-endurance-ride-web-pages/leaner.html].