Login
Apr 01, 2020
VIDEO: Rider Fitness Exercises with Laura Crump Anderson
In this video, Laura Crump Anderson leads us through five exercises designed to strengthen a rider's position. Anderson begins by demonstrating a wall sit, then moves on to body weight squats. If body weight squats are not challenging enough, she suggests adding a weighted object, like a bucket filled with horse feed, to increase the difficulty of the exercise. Next, Anderson moves on to demonstrating dips, which can be done with the help of a chair. Anderson rounds out the exercise program with push-ups and the plank.
Equipment List
- Wall or other flat vertical surface
- Chair
- Yoga Mat (optional)
- Weighted Object (ex: bucket filled with horse feed) (optional)
About Laura Crump Anderson
Laura Crump Anderson holds a degree in kinesiology with a concentration in exercise science from Longwood University. She focuses on rider fitness and establishing exercise regimens that work for the competitive equestrian. She completed a 400-hour internship under the tutelage of physical therapist Jill McKay. Laura is the founder of Hidden Heights Fitness LLC and is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and 200 Hour yoga teacher through the Yoga Alliance. She developed a passion for sustainable programs that have the benefits of strength training without losing time in the saddle.
Sep 17, 2020
Association News
Statement About Plantation Field International CCI-S
Having this historic competition close isn't the right result for the sport, and the United States Eventing Association (USEA) is working hard to find a solution. The organizer and landowners operate exceptional events on a beautiful piece of land. We are deeply sensitive to the history of the word "plantation" and its connection to slavery; however, this property has no known connections to slavery and was instead named after 'plantings' on the property.
Sep 17, 2020
Competitions
Fast Facts: 2020 Twin Rivers Fall International
After a quiet spring season due to COVID-19, the fall season is ramping up and this weekend we have the first of two West Coast CCI4*-S events taking place at Twin Rivers Ranch in Paso Robles, California.
Sep 16, 2020
Association News
The Rider Experience with EMS
Dawn Robbins is a current USEA Board of Governors member, Area VI adult rider, and a contributor to the development of the Event Management System (EMS). Note that this article was written more than a year ago and serves as a guide for future USEA software development.
Sep 16, 2020
Sponsor
Discover the Bates Artiste
Discover a position so natural and a connection so sensitive your saddle all but disappears as your performance comes to life. This saddle celebrates the art of dressage – the sculpted performance conducted by horse and rider in choreographing every movement with emotion, power, and grace.
