The Supported Rider

The Supported Rider is your go-to resource for horseback riders seeking back pain relief, better posture, and improved performance through simple, science-backed strategies that build support, stability and strength from the inside out.

My Story

The more massages I got...the more my back started acting up again.

Ashleigh

Aug 11, 20256 min read

High Achieving Horseback Riders

I’ve been thinking a lot about rest these days, about how much we push and carry on and then wonder why we are exhausted. About...

Ashleigh

Aug 4, 20255 min read

Core Workouts for Horseback Riders: Do This, Then That.

Develop Internal Pressure, Then Work On Your Core. Out of curiosity and for research’s sake to write today’s post, I Googled “core...

Ashleigh

Jul 28, 20253 min read

The Most Overlooked Piece of Your Horse’s Performance? You.

Fix Your Foundation, Not Just Your Tack! One of my favorite things about horseback riders is this: we will do just about anything for...

Ashleigh

Jul 21, 20254 min read

Why “Core Work for Horseback Riders” Is Confusing, and What to Try Instead

Jeanne & Elsa love how the Internal Pressure System works for their rides! If you’ve been around barns for a while, you’ve heard many...

Ashleigh

Jul 14, 20253 min read

Even Elite Hockey Players Struggle with Back Pain

(And What I Wish I’d Known Sooner) Yes— hockey players have back pain, too, and not just from falling on ice or slamming into the boards....

Ashleigh

Jun 30, 20252 min read