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Where horses teach kids to lead—on and off the horse.

Queen V Rider Conditioning Routine

Off-the-Horse Training for Riding Days Lost to Weather 👑

Rainy arena days don’t have to become missed training days.

Riding takes balance, endurance, coordination, and strength—and those skills can still be developed even when we’re out of the saddle.

At Queen V & Co, we believe confident riders are built through consistency, patience, and preparation both on and off the horse.

Here’s the simple rider conditioning routine we use on non-riding days.

🏃 1 Mile Jog

Build endurance and stamina for the saddle.

Light jogging helps riders develop cardiovascular endurance, improve breathing control, and maintain energy during longer rides and posting work at the trot.

🚴 20 Minute Stationary Bike Ride

Strengthen legs and improve rider coordination.

Cycling helps develop lower body strength while encouraging balance, rhythm, and controlled movement—all important skills for riders learning to ride independently.

🪢 5 Minute Jump Rope

30-second intervals with short recovery breaks.

Jump rope improves timing, coordination, rhythm, and cardiovascular fitness while helping riders develop body awareness and quick balance adjustments.

🔥 10 Minutes of Core Exercises

Strong cores create stronger riders.

Core strength helps riders maintain balance, improve stability in the saddle, and develop better control through transitions and directional changes.

Simple exercises like:

  • planks

  • bicycle kicks

  • flutter kicks

  • sit-ups

  • leg raises

can make a noticeable difference over time.

Why Off-the-Horse Training Matters

Riding is more than simply sitting on a horse.

Balance, posture, stamina, coordination, and confidence all influence how a rider communicates with their horse—and horses can feel the difference when riders become stronger and more balanced.

Even small, consistent habits help riders develop the foundation needed for safe, confident riding.

Our Philosophy 👑

At Queen V & Co, we believe progress comes from showing up consistently—even when conditions change.

Because we’re not just teaching kids to ride horses…

We’re training riders, not passengers.

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  • • 4/23/26

    How Horses Teach Awareness and Balance

    Balance is not just a physical skill—it’s something riders must learn to feel.

    In this lesson, riders work on developing core strength and awareness through guided movement, including exercises without reins to focus on position and connection.

    Experienced horses like Velvet can sense subtle shifts in balance and energy. They adjust, slow down, and respond in ways that help riders recognize what they may not yet feel themselves.

    Velvet’s ability to respond so precisely wasn’t learned overnight. It comes from a depth of experience that continues to shape how she teaches today.

    At Queen V & Co, we believe horses don’t just carry riders—they help them build awareness, confidence, and trust in themselves.