The Riding Doctor (eBook)

Beth Glosten, MD, earned her medical degree from the University of Washington and practiced as an academic anesthesiologist, specializing in obstetric anesthesia. While she no longer practices medicine, this background laid a foundation for her analytical approach to rider-position issues.Dr. Glosten received her Pilates training through the PhysicalMind Institute and is certified through the Pilates Method Alliance. She operates her RiderPilates program in Redmond, Washington, where she teaches private and small-group, offhorse, exercise and movement classes. She also gives lessons and offers RiderPilates clinics that focus on rider position and function to improve balance and health.Dr. Glosten owns two horses: the 2004 mare Donner Girl (DG”) and the 1992 semiretired Grand Prix mare Bluette. She has successfully competed in dressage from Training Level through Grand Prix, and has earned her USDF bronze, silver, and gold medals. She is a graduate of the USDF L” judge training program, with distinction. Find out more about Dr. Glosten and her RiderPilates program at RiderPilates.com.

Introduction: Riding in BalanceMy StoryThe Five Rider FundamentalsOvercoming ChallengesExercisesSimple Exercise EquipmentMore Nuts and BoltsFundamental 1: Mental FocusCoordinate Your Breathing with MovementExercises to Coordinate Breathing with MovementFundamental 2: Proper Posture23 What Is Balance?26 Anatomy of PostureExercises to Align Your SpineExercises to Engage your Deep Abdominal and Back MusclesExercises to Strengthen Your CoreExercises to Stabilize Spinal AlignmentExercises for Symmetry and Lateral BalanceFundamental 3: Body Control: LegsAnatomy of LegsExercises for Gluteal and Hamstring MusclesStretches for Gluteal and Hamstring Muscles, and External RotatorsExercises for Adductor and Abductor MusclesExercise for the Quadriceps MuscleExercises for the Iliopsoas MuscleExercises for Differentiating Movement in the Hip Joint, Pelvis, and SpineExercise to Learn Core Stability with Leg MovementMore Pain IssuesFundamental 4: Body Control: ArmsAnatomy of ArmsExercises to Connect the Arms, Shoulder Girdles, and TorsoCommon Arm Position and Function ChallengesFundamental 5: Understanding MovementExercises to Develop Independent MovementExercise for Supple ElbowsRiding Exercise to Improve Sitting TrotRiding Exercise to Improve TransitionsRiding Exercise to Improve Timing of AidsFinal CommentsLearn More!Quick Reference: Rider Fundamental ExercisesSuggested WorkoutsBibliographyIndex