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Equestrian Fitness for the Long Ride with The Sweaty Equestrian

Equestrian Fitness for the Long Ride with The Sweaty Equestrian

Written by: Tamara Baysinger
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Want to keep riding and caring for horses for a lifetime? Equestrian Fitness for the Long Ride is all about helping riders and their horses perform their best now, plus well into their later decades. Join personal trainer and endurance rider Tamara Baysinger (aka The Sweaty Equestrian) as she explores the workout, nutrition, motivation, and weight loss tips you need to ride stronger in a day and longer in your life.


This show is for you if you find yourself asking questions like: How do I get fitter for riding horses? What kinds of workouts actually help equestrians? How can I ride longer without getting so tired? What muscles matter most for riders? Is horseback riding enough exercise? Is rider fitness different after 40? How does menopause change rider fitness? How can I solve pain in the saddle? Is weight loss important for horseback riding? What exercises should I do to be a better rider? What kind of workouts are best for women riders?

Subscribe to The Sweaty Equestrian newsletter at TheSweatyEquestrian.com/Newsletter and learn more about the Essential Equestrian Fitness program at TheSweatyEquestrian.com/Fitness.

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Episodes
  • Ep21 The #1 Supplement Every Equestrian Should Consider
    Jun 2 2026

    We all know that horseback riding carries a serious risk of concussion and head trauma. But has anyone told you about an inexpensive, well-researched supplement that can mitigate the impact of TBI? Listen in as endurance rider, personal trainer, and nutrition coach Tamara Baysinger offers practical guidance for using creatine monohydrate safely and consistently.

    Weekly Newsletter – Don’t miss my free boost of rider fitness motivation, delivered straight to your inbox every Wednesday morning. Subscribe here.

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    14 mins
  • Ep20 How to Improve Your Riding in 90 Minutes a Week
    May 26 2026

    Can you really improve your riding in just 90 minutes a week? In this episode, personal trainer and endurance rider Tamara Baysinger of The Sweaty Equestrian breaks down how intentional, out-of-saddle rider fitness can help equestrians build better balance, strength, mobility, posture, and control without cutting into precious barn time. Learn why riding alone often isn’t enough, which physical abilities matter most in the saddle, and how focusing on the core, hips, and mid-back can support softer, stronger, more symmetrical riding for years to come.

    Weekly Newsletter – Don’t miss my free boost of rider fitness motivation, delivered straight to your inbox every Wednesday morning. Subscribe here.

    Stable in the Saddle Challenge – Share the fun of friendly competition with fellow horsewomen in our supportive online community while building your rider balance and symmetry in just three, 30-minute workouts per week.

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    27 mins
  • Ep19 How to Prepare Your Body for Hot Summer Rides
    May 19 2026

    Hot weather can affect your performance, focus, safety, and stamina at any equestrian event — not just your horse’s. In this episode of Equestrian Fitness for the Long Ride, endurance rider and personal trainer Tamara Baysinger explains how heat acclimation helps riders better tolerate summer conditions, manage hydration and fatigue, and prepare their bodies for long days in the saddle, whether they’re heading to an endurance ride, horse show, clinic, trail ride, or multi-day event.

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    28 mins
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