The Demands of an Equestrian Lifestyle | The Amateur's Advantage

This week on The Amateur’s Advantage, Laura Ashley sits down with hunter-jumper and equitation rider Amanda Roland to unpack the physical and mental tolls of an equestrian lifestyle. Together, they talk about how dressage principles like body awareness, balance, and self-preservation can help riders stay strong and healthy, so they can keep showing up for their horses and their goals, no matter what discipline they ride.

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What You’ll Learn:

• How the physical demands of the horse world, from long days to injuries, can impact riders of every age and level.
• Why learning to “listen to your body” isn’t weakness—it’s what keeps you in the saddle longer.
• The importance of recovery habits like sleep, hydration, and mental reset to prevent burnout.
• How self-awareness and honest boundaries are the true foundation of longevity in the equestrian industry.

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