15 min Yoga for Equestrians - Pre-Ride Equestrian Stretches (Hips & Lower Body)

Before you go ride, prep your body with these simple stretches. It only takes 15 minutes!
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Hi everyone, thanks for joining me on the mat today. I'm going to take you through a pretty standard practice I do before I go riding my horse. I absolutely love horseback riding but unfortunately it has created a lot of tension and stiffness in my lower body. It's important to stretch before and after each ride!
This is an all levels yoga class which will work on opening up your hips and shoulders while stretching deeply through your quads, calves and hamstrings. We'll have a few low back and upper back stretches as well to make this a well rounded yoga flow. No props needed!
I do very low level dressage and jumping but really this is a great sequence for riding of any kind!
I plan on filming a lot more yoga for equestrian classes in the future, hopefully this Summer when I can do it in the pasture with all the horses present :)
In the meantime, you can also try this one: • Yoga Stretches for Equ...
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[@IrinaVujaklija]

I'm not an Equestrian but these stretches felt so good and are necessary. Thank you K!

[@marion_how2behuman]

I second that! 🫶🏼

[@ZenWithDebby]

A wonderful sequence, even if you're not an equestrian. Thank you Kassandra ♥

[@loballed]

Thank you so much for this! Had a seriously overexcited young pony this morning who totally lost her mind being led so I got pulled around a fair bit making sure she doesn’t learn she can get loose from a handler. Really felt it in my hip so knew I needed to stretch out when I got home, but didn’t have time for one of the full hip sessions. Figured this might be a suitable mini-session to tide me over and was not disappointed; amazing relief from the hip tightness/soreness and bonus release along the spine. Will need to do a longer session tonight, however I now feel like I can get on with my day with minimal stiffness and pain which is awesome 🤩

[@Gwreck562]

My hips feel great after this practice! Thanks Kassandra, adding this to my favorite playlist!

[@wandaparr5657]

I’m not a rider but I really liked this for my legs.

[@higginsba]

I look fwd to an equestrian series! 🙏 🐴 ♥️ W a h/o R knee surg and L knee meniscus tear, I have to modify saddle pose, but still want the quad stretch: I lie on L side w L elbow under head, & L foot in L hand at L glut w knee/hip/foot in alignment, then switch to R side halfway through.

[@kristineramsay27]

Thanks kassandra this is a great practice after a heavy leg day at gym😘

[@dobhrancote3537]

Thank you for this Kassandra, and keep them coming! Your routines are inventive and fun to do. For example, lots of routines could help improve riding posture and balance.

[@kristineramsay27]

Thanks kassandra loving your practices daily 😘

[@kristineramsay27]

Thanks kassandra i don't ride but this is a great practice following a heavy leg day at the gym, love it😘

[@RIOceanYogi]

Great stretch! I will do this regularly when I ride my bike! 🧘🏻‍♀️

[@Kolily103]

Excited for April 1st! 🙆🏼‍♀️

[@debrakrakow]

Just had my 3rd riding lesson today so perfect timing for this workout. Felt great! Thanks.

[@GabriellioMocaccini]

I don't ride horses but this was a wonderful stretch for lower body flexibility and a great warm up for a long walk

[@jolandamelville3233]

Thanks 🙏 for another great video! This session feels perfect after a computer day at work!

[@melissawood6549]

This is also an amazing sequence for skateboarding, rock climbing, and many other forms of recreational activities!

[@melissawood6549]

Thank you kassandra!

[@chawndub]

Interesting concept. Headline caught my attention, but not quite what I had in mind. I'm always looking for a good routine for snowboarding/ski season.

[@sarafriman13]

Hey Kassandra! I love all your videos & the big variety you make 😍 You truly are the only yoga instructor for me ❤ I've been suffering from a cold these past days & I always feel better after doing some yoga to get my blood flowing to all my organs so they can heal. I would love it if you would make a video for colds & coughs to get the body healing 🧘‍♀️ It's so much easier to follow one of yours for 15-30min, when you're not feeling well, than to try it yourself ❤ With all my love & hopes /Sara Friman

[@tbdickison]

I’m a lifelong equestrian but beginner at yoga. Loved this stretch! Thank you

[@fernandolspptagr7463]

Nice yoga class. Namaste.

[@teodoraparedes]

My back and hips feel better now after doing this wonderful yoga! Thank you Kassandra ❤❤❤❤

[@user-bu9xy9ei8j]

Great apres ski as well.

[@lovedefault1167]

that was incredible 😍thank you!!!❣️

[@veronicasunlight]

I've ridden a hourse just once but the stretch was great. Have a great day everyone!

[@brookeschiff]

Would love to see more of these geared to equestrians! Thank you!!

[@Mel-rt3hb]

I loved this sequence :) I am not riding at all, but these are good stretches for antibody. Thanks Kassandra !

[@mallorymccollum14]

I started riding again recently after not having ridden for 12 years. I didn’t stretch before my first lesson and strained both of my hip adductors 🤦🏻‍♀️ This session not only makes me feel SOOO good, but has literally saved my body. Can’t wait to watch more or your videos!! ❤

[@sagime2506]

Did this as I wanted to stretch a little bit after my workout.

[@jolandamelville3233]

Thanks, this feels actually really good after a day infront of the computer

[@yogawithkassandra]

Give this one a try before you ride! Here's a practice you can do after riding: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3OlpXVmnK54Z80

[@ttvsweaty1179]

Love this! Love that yiu are during too Kassandra!

[@ttvsweaty1179]

Riding…

[@tazzyzumba]

Wow 🤩 thank you. !

[@nancywelch63]

Instead of thinking "Heels down," try "Toes up." It has the same effect of lengthening the leg and draping your calves around the horse's side *without* the tension created by trying to jam heels down. Thanks for these equestrian practices!

[@hujin4378]

I have no horse to ride yet finding this one is still a great session for overall stretches ❤😊

[@tecagalvao7441]

Thank you!

[@mr_green33]

This hit the spot 👌🏽

[@karigil6133]

really loved this stretch, even tho im not an equatrian. you should mention in your title that its good for anyone because its a very good one :) !!

[@summaday]

I did this flow after a run and it was delightful! Thank you x

[@miriamwilkins6554]

Not a horse rider but did this after a run and was perfect, thank you! Love the equestrian series

[@kaitlynfletcher6009]

Thanks!

[@lorijohnson9823]

Great practice for the morning after airport and sitting on an airplane! Thank you!

[@laurascott2982]

This was a good runners stretch sequence!

[@madelineprusmann6039]

I may not have been going for a ride after this yoga, but I found it super beneficial. Namaste xo

[@jaclynangotti9823]

This felt great!! Thanks for the new class, Kassandra :)

[@polinapopravka8569]

Oh yes! Thank you thank you thank you thank you Kassandra!💜

[@geraldinerichshoffer9445]

Great !! I am a daily horse rider and so happy to find such video. As usual it’amazing 🥰

[@juliettetrichet4269]

Also wonderful and perfect before a long-haul flight! 😅 Thank you :)

[@margaretmatthews511]

❤thank you!!! Question: would these also be helpful restless leg syndrome? I am doing Legs-up-the-wall and thought this practice seems perfect too. "Like they say about "chicken soup...it can't hurt!" Kassandra, thank you for your channel. I am looking forward to your April Challenge.

[@stephenchatterley3583]

That was a very good practice in helping my problematic shin. Thanks!

[@lisalutz826]

Did this after a good ride on my exercise bike! Brilliant!!

[@sandhyanagarajan]

I'm not an equestrian but I still loved this practice. The stretches felt so good. Thank you Kassandra!

[@GeoAce777]

Many thanks for this flow, it was essential after a long ass bike ride!

[@tachetmarie-pierre6188]

I am not an equestrian but I have very tight hips, legs and calves. I find this rutine very beneficial to do in the morning or before a yoga flow. Thank you.

[@rewilding_rose]

Ooh yes. Loved this one! Thanks, Kassandra.

[@FrugalTravellers]

I'm not a horse rider, am far more of a walker, but this was a great practice. Thank you! ~ Mandy 😀😁

[@loreenmasannat853]

Uffff super intense I LOVE IT!!!😌😌

[@htaylor1514]

Great practice before/after a bike ride too!

[@jaredlocke4300]

That was rad. I don't ride, but still loved the stretch for my post workout.

[@SalahBinTaleb-re1di]

thanks

[@_3.time_]

I ride mountain bikes, and struggle with tight hip flexors and quads. This routine HIT THE SPOT!! I love it, thankyou! 🙌

[@jillscholnik5309]

This was perfect for my pre and post hike stretching. I subbed deer pose for saddle.

[@Spendit3]

This is good to do before dance class too. Thank you

[@tazzyzumba]

This was absolutely fabulous. Thank you for posting this routine ❤

[@tazzyzumba]

Thank you for reaching out to me. I’m very surprised to receive this message from you.

[@siddharthsingh5169]

wow It was amazing

[@FlossontheMill]

Brilliant Kassandra. I don't ride any more but I definitely have stuff hips/flexors so this was a super practice to help with that.

[@iammink_4517]

So good ❤❤

[@yencordova6152]

This is amazing. Hope you can also do one for motocross or bike riders. Thank you. You are amazing.

[@kristineramsay27]

Thanks kassandra i dont ride but found this practice fabulous after a heavy leg workout 😘

[@kandimiller3001]

Awe thank u I have not rode a horse longtime but this is a great feeling for other activitys🙏🕉🌺

[@jayeannsopkowiak1169]

Thank you!!! Love the stretch, I don’t ride but this was a great morning stretch for me!l. Namaste!

[@yvettenavis1897]

As a fellow equestrian yogi, thank you so much, Kassandra!!

[@chocmak229]

Not a rider but loved these stretches!

[@kellypantaleoni5166]

Thank you for this gift❤

[@beautybybree1082]

Could you reccommend some stretches for someone who's in an office or sitting down most of the day? Love your videos 💛

[@kaylaoelhafen5055]

Thank you so much for doing this one!

[@tallulahmae]

So excited about the post ride stretch you have planned! I’m training for a double century bike ride and I really need this. Thank you!

[@angelauska]

I will do this tomorrow before my running routine! Looks great🙏

[@lucialopez6415]

Thank you for this one! It used it a pre-run this morning and it felt really good! 🙏

[@SThompsonEditorial]

It's also a great pre-sit in the computer chair all day stretch! 🙂

[@audreytotheworld1922]

Thank you so much for this. It was challenging for me as it was my first time, I will do it again for a few days ❤

[@jillfrezza5504]

I did this after my weight workout! Great stretch! Thank you!

[@higginsba]

So excited for this! Thank you 🙏 😊♥️

[@normakinch-rauws4062]

Looking forward to trying this one!

[@danamiller-kitch3752]

I don’t ride but this is a great sequence if you’ve been sitting a lot. Thank you!

[@amandatassillo]

Felt awesome, thank you!

[@viridianaordaz6450]

Thank you Kassandra! Was a awesome routine.

[@itsselinbilgin]

Not riding but this feels sooooo good!

[@wendyjohnson1932]

Not a rider but loved this practice. ❤

[@jacquelinelauko3036]

I didn't know you ride??? I am a professional rider in Dressage so I wondered why I was feeling better then ever the past month I have been doing your yoga every day!!! Thank you so much for sharing this and helping me to heal from my rides! I am so lucky I found you! Your energy is so balanced and I love the way you teach us!!

[@incendiosoniricos]

I don't ride, but that was super good to my lower back, thank you ❤

[@_3.time_]

Calm and soothing, very enjoyable! :)

[@kellyswanson842]

🙏Yeehaw, thanks- headed to barn now 🤠

[@joannelegros-kelly7688]

Great for cyclist too. Practical!🙏😊

[@SimplyOrganizedLLCMadison]

Thank you. I know nothing about horses but am curious, what happens during a riding lesson? This was a lovely stretch for me.

[@MamaBearReadtome]

Can you do a video a Yoga Video for those in the trades?

[@depekthegreat359]

Hi good friend Kassandra,as an equestrian yourself,you have done the best yoga exercise before going for an equestrian training and long live to you daily and ever in this world and other planets!!!:-D

[@alirawling2393]

AMAZING!!

[@Jo_spice_blackwood]

That was really scrumptious! The little bits of talk in between helpful to just Relax too X

[@micahflash]

Thank you from me and my horse , Cowboy 🐴

[@violinist_stirlingite]

I’m so glad to see this so recently!! I have been really struggling with my balance when I’m riding and even on my own two feet recently and have been trying out yoga as an aid. I’ll be really excited to see more of these 💕

[@NanaD53]

14:02 when I try to get into the saddle pose pressing top of foot into mar I get a huge cramp in my hamstring. Any ideas why? TY!! ❤your videos.

[@nurseptia9918]

done