Rebecca Ashton – Page 5 – The Horse Magazine

Exercise: Toe Taps

January 12th, 2016
In part one, we looked at how to find blockages in your back and what to do to help get rid of them. In part two, we are going to look at an exercise that really hones in on the core. Read Article Comments Off

Exercise: Clams

In part three, Rebecca Ashton introduces the exercise, Clams. This is a common exercise in pilates classes; here Rebecca explains how it will help your riding. This exercise allows you to use your legs individually and precisely; creating clearer communication with the horse. Now that we have brought awareness to our core, this month we are […] Read Article Comments Off

Exercise: Shoulder Stability

The control of our upper body should be focused in what we term the shoulder girdle. This is the area that wraps around us like a corset just under the shoulder joints. Read Article Comments Off

Exercise: Shoulder Mobility

In this exercise, we will look at shoulder joint mobility and independent hands. Read Article Comments Off

Exercise: The Roll Up

November 30th, 2015
The roll up is a great exercise to work the core as well as the external abdominal (stomach) muscles, while stretching the back. When riding, the back can tend to lock into position a little too much... Read Article 1 Comment »

QLD Festival of Dressage

November 19th, 2015
What a lovely task it is to report on people supporting each other in sport. As it was last month with Brett Parbery and The Book Club in the Southern Highlands, so it is this month with the Queensland Festival of Dressage... Read Article Comments Off

Tag: Rebecca Ashton

Exercise: Toe Taps

Exercise: Clams

Exercise: Shoulder Stability

Exercise: Shoulder Mobility

Exercise: The Roll Up

QLD Festival of Dressage

The Ultimate Warmup – with Rebecca Ashton

Brett Parbery – His Story… Part One

A Dressage Judge Helps Out…

Coaching the Coaches with George Morris