Rider Body Fitness, Movement and Motion for January 27, 2026 - Horses in the Morning

As riders we use our body every time we sit on our horse, but often our own fitness, motion and movement gets passed over. It’s easy to invest in our horses’s bodywork and ignore own own! This month Solange speaks with Ifa Simmonds, a professional fitness coach who specializes in equestrians. As the creator of EFA, the Equestrian Fitness Academy, Ifa is the perfect person to talk about all things rider bodies!Horses in the Morning Stable Riding with Solange Episode 3871:Host: Solange of Stable RidingSponsor: Stable RidingGuest: Ifa Simmonds from IfaFitTime Stamps:0:00:03: Show Intro & Host Welcome0:00:31: Solange Ellis Introduces Stable Riding and Episode Theme0:05:00: Guest Introduction: IFA Simmons of Equestrian Fitness Academy0:09:06: Discussion: Importance of Individualized Rider Instruction0:16:24: Facility & Learning Environment—Why Private Lab Matters0:29:42: Common Rider Issue: Injury and Low Back Pain Stats0:35:36: Are Riders Embracing Fitness? Industry Trends & Challenges0:46:57: Virtual Sessions & EFA Coaching Programs Overview0:53:15: Rider Homework: Dead Bug Core Stability Exercise (with instructions)0:55:00: Final Thoughts: Teaching Philosophy and Encouragement