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How I personally vet brands and products for you

I will only share brands and products that I stand behind.

I thoroughly evaluate and research each recommendation on this blog site. I have personally used and have clients who have tested the products recommended.

Three important questions before sharing:

  • Does this product align with today’s scientific evidence?
  • Do the ingredients have the potential to cause harm?
  • Does each brand adhere to industry best practices and operate with integrity?

You can trust that I’ll do the research so you can quickly find the trusted products for your health and wellness journey. Learn about the process

Why I chose to share products with you

Have no clue where to start? Are you ready to invest in creating or purchasing a couple items for your home gym equipment? Not sure which product to take, or how it can personally help you, the research is already done for you.

I’m always searching for what works, how to help you feel your best, and how to deliver the biggest bang for our buck. Everything that’s shoppable here has been thoughtfully chosen. I only recommend products that meet my specific quality standards, and will always share the reasons. Quality is longevity, invest in yourself and you’ll be rewarded. If you like what you see and buy something through a link on this site, I may receive a small cut. There’s no extra cost to you.

Bottom line: These products are only here to help — from the smallest items to the life-changing ones.

Here’s the inside look at my selection process

Products will be tested personally and with my clients before recommendation. In this fast changing market, I’ll make sure to consistently reevaluate products. If a brand or product is re-evaluated and no longer meets the standards, it will be removed from the site. If ever I share something that hasn’t passed the vetting process, I’ll be straight up about why, so you can make the best informed decisions.

My expertise, experience, journalistic integrity, authority, and trust are at the core of everything shared with you. This is how I ensure only the best products end up in your cart, so you can feel good buying things that actually make you feel your best.

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About Me

Hey Hey, I’m a fitness and wellness coach who creates informative blogs for equestrian riders of all disciplines. My readers are always looking for more ways they can improve themselves and their horses. The tack room is a fun place where you’ll gather the tips and tools needed to bring your best to the saddle each time. Here you’ll learn the best ways to become the best rider you can be. My goal is to help YOU improve stability, build better posture, and enhance your alignment in the saddle for years to come.

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No Stirrup November: A Guide for Equestrian Preparation and Recovery

Its that time of year again, time to cross your irons! The exciting and dreadful No Stirrup November is almost upon us. It's a time of year when riders 'willingly' ditch their stirrups and embark on a month-long journey that's part thrilling adventure, part grueling test of muscular strength and endurance.

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Fall into the Ride Mindset

In our sport, the bond between a rider and their horse is unlike any other. It's a connection that goes beyond physical cues and gentle nudges. Catch riding, especially with the IEA, demands not just skill, but also a unique mindset.

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15 Minute Rider Plank Workout

Equestrian riders often focus on the conformation and fitness of their horses but often neglect the personal components fitness. However, a stable, strong rider is an asset to all horses in any discipline, from dressage, vaulting, reining and eventing.

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The Riders’ Feed: Post-Workout Snacks for quick rider recovery

As riders, we know how challenging it can be to maintain consistent energy levels, on a daily basis with our busy schedules. There never seems to be time to just sit, right? That's why I never underestimate the power of a good ‘quick’ post-workout snack.

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How to strengthen your body for better reining patterns: Mastering the art of smooth rollbacks

Rollbacks are amongst one of the most challenging maneuvers in reining with an amazing blend of finesse and athleticism. They require not only the agility and strength of your horse, but also your own physical abilities. If you want to execute precise rollbacks with your horse, it's important to strengthen your body as well.

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Mastering Stability: How to Pick the Best Stability Ball for You

Proper selection of the appropriate exercise ball size is crucial for effective performance of stability ball exercises and movements. I developed this guide to help you select the right stability ball based on my research and experience. I trust my clients to use the gymnic brand, it has a superior quality density with anti-burt technology for the most safety.

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Ride Stronger: Transform your Rider Fitness Home Workouts with these Must-Have Fitness Tools

As the world continues to change, so does the fitness industry. With the growing trend towards home workouts, it's important to have the right fitness tools to maximize your home workout experience. Today, I'll explore the must-have fitness tools for home workouts and what I highly advise all my clients to have.

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Unlock Your Power Leg: Do these four hamstring moves guaranteed to deliver results in less than 20 minutes!

If you're short on time but still want to target your hamstrings, try these five exercises. All you need is a pair of dumbbells or kettlebells and 20 spare minutes to complete this effective workout.

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Jump 3: Developing Connection & Longevity (Physically & Mentally) Helps to Ride for Life

In Jump 3 we learn about implementing certain connections for the longevity of lifelong riding. The 3rd Jump is the last component and summation of the EFA program.

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Jump 2: Establishing Strength & Stamina Increases Your Riding Performance

Strength is built and established in the second phase of my “signature system” in Jump 2. Strength must be established after the body is primed and ready from minimizing the imbalances and creating overall stability.

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Jump 1: Building Stability & Suppleness Improves Your Seat

Stability is one of the first components covered in EFA and it is a part of my “signature system” in Jump 1 because through my experiences with riders I discovered that this is the foundation of all riding.

About Me

Hey Hey, I’m a fitness and wellness coach who creates informative blogs for equestrian riders of all disciplines. My readers are always looking for more ways they can improve themselves and their horses. The tack room is a fun place where you’ll gather the tips and tools needed to bring your best to the saddle each time. Here you’ll learn the best ways to become the best rider you can be. My goal is to help YOU improve stability, build better posture, and enhance your alignment in the saddle for years to come.

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Jump 1: Building Stability & Suppleness Improves Your Seat jump seat stability suppleness

Stability is one of the first components covered in EFA and it is a part of my “signature system” in Jump 1 because through my experiences with riders I discovered that this is the foundation of all riding. The best riders are quiet and composed in the saddle resulting from stable...

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