Become “Barn Buff”
during April’s Equine Affaire
World champion equestrienne
and fitness trainer Emily Harrington headlines clinic on fitness for the
equestrian athlete
(Fort Worth, TX) –
Two-time American Quarter Horse Association Amateur World Champion and
Congress Champion Emily Harrington is bringing a different message to
the horse-owning public – a message that emphasizes the physical
condition of the rider, not just the horse. She’ll be sharing that
message during the Columbus, Ohio, Equine Affaire, April 11-14.
“It’s become
more and more apparent to me that most riders do not have the physical
stamina they need to enjoy riding their horses,” says Emily. “Many
see the act of riding the horse as exercise, but in fact, many muscle
groups get ignored or abused, such as the lower back, inner thigh regions
and neck and shoulder area. With this simple system, riders will be able
to condition their bodies so that soreness and pain will become less of
an issue.”
A certified personal
trainer through the American Council on Exercise and the National Academy
of Sports Medicine, Emily has designed her Barn Buff‘ system to be
easily adaptable to the barn environment and to allow riders an opportunity
to work out the “kinks” before starting their daily routine
with their horses. The owner of Body Balance Fitness based in Aubrey,
Texas, Emily already counts among her clients multiple world champion
trainer Charlie Cole, sculptor Marrita McMillian and “Horseman’s
Radio Weekly” personality Jim Campbell. She has been featured in
The Quarter Horse Journal and offers weekly fitness tips on “Horseman’s
Radio Weekly.”
Emily will be presenting
clinics each day of the Columbus, Ohio, Equine Affaire, April 11-14, where
she will introduce the Barn Buff system that utilizes a balance ball and
bands. The low impact workout utilizes principles found in yoga and the
increasingly popular Pilates, which emphasizes muscular stamina and stretching.
The Physical Mind Institute also certifies her in Pilates mat training.
“This system
is perfect since the equipment is minimal and the techniques are simple,”
she explained. “You can workout practically anywhere, in your home,
barn, or on the road, since all the equipment is very portable and lightweight.”
The entire Barn Buff
system will be available for purchase at the show and includes a balance
ball, bands and a step-by-step guide to eight exercises. The kit retails
for $49.95.
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