Plan of action – Human

Improve flexibility, strength, and balance.

Human

– Exercises recommended for rider fitness

• Fitness, Performance and the Female Equestrian
  by Mary D. Midkiff
• The Rider’s Fitness Program
  by Dianna Robin Dennis, John J. McCully, Paul M. Juris
• A Gymnastic Riding System using Mind, Body and Spirit
  by Betsy Steiner with Jennifer O. Bryant

– Yoga

• Yoga for Equestrians: A New Path for Achieving Union with the Horse

by Linda Benedik and Veronica Wirth

• I have enjoyed the Namaste Yoga tv series.
  http://www.namaste.tv/pages/about-namaste
  I will begin with their basic warmup/cool down exercises. This style of yoga is called Hatha Vinyasa yoga that emphasizes a flowing style focusing on breathing through the movements. The show is very relaxing with soothing music and lovely background locations. The ladies are inspiring.Sample video of warmup:
  http://health.discovery.com/videos/namaste-yoga-sun-moon-warm-up.html

Improve stamina and aerobic conditioning

• Hiking
• Bicycling
• Walking on treadmill
• Horse chores