06/17/2024
☀️Attn lesson kiddos and parents:
As we go into this week of super hot weather, and week 38 of pregnancy 😅 we will most likely be forced to cancel most lessons for the health of all involved.
If you are open to a super early lesson (5:30/6am) please PM to claim your spot.
In the meantime, your kids have homework! 🏋🏼♀️
There are several exercises that they can be doing to make coming back each week much easier on them.
Also, if I just happen to go into labor here and our lessons are canceled for several weeks, please have your kiddos do some of these exercises at home to prepare for their return.
Squats:
If your kiddos ever come home saying their legs feel like jello, it’s because we use a TON of leg engagement in riding. Be sure they are engaging their core as they do these as we use our abs often as well.
Planks:
Same reason as mentioned above. The goal isn’t 6 pack abs. But a strong, balanced core makes a strong rider.
Toe lifts:
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These are an excellent balance exercise, while also strengthening the lower leg.
When their feet are in the stirrups, the part of their foot that we put in the stirrup is the same part that is responsible for balance in this exercise.
Tree pose:
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Low impact balance exercise. Forces you to engage your core. Especially if your balance is wonky lol.
A strong core and excellent balance make a confident and light rider. If your kiddos get bored with these exercises, there are soooo many more that we can do. Please reach out and we can build them their own little workout program.
Once Baby Waldor arrives, I will be right in the same boat with them. So let them know they are not alone lol 🩵
