WEIGHT plays an important role in any athlete’s life. For equestrians it can be the difference between being able to ride a certain horse in a race or being able to cope with the major physical demands placed on you during competition and training.

The sport is advancing and we all want to keep up, but this should not be done at the risk of our health. Horse riding is one of the very few sports which participants can enjoy at an advanced age as long as they are fit and well enough to sit in the saddle.