Most riders don’t have hours that they can spend in the gym—and that’s okay. But your strength, balance, and movement patterns still shape how your horse performs every single ride.

In this episode of The Soundness Check, Dr. Michelle Correia and Dr. Rachel Buchholz talk about why rider fitness is often overlooked, how it directly affects the horse, and simple, realistic ways to build strength and stability outside the saddle.

Because supporting your horse starts with supporting yourself.