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You need to lose fat weight rather than muscle weight, as unlike muscle, fat will have no positive effect on performance (Photo: FEI/Dirk Caremans)

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For equestrians, weight 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. (photo: healyracing.ie)

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Strong, healthy bones are crucial to ensure the longevity of a riders career (photo: Noelle Floyd)