Laura Crump Anderson is a lifelong equestrian who realized from an early age the importance of recognizing and caring for riders' bodies as athletes, as we do for our horses. Anderson found herself with a chronic overtraining injury to her spine without ever having set foot in a gym. Through physical therapy, she was able to continue riding and caring for her horses. This inspired her to get her degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science. Anderson is an American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer and has completed a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training with Yoga Alliance. She founded Hidden Heights Fitness in Lovettsville, Virginia, and has worked with equestrian athletes of all ages and levels-from weekend warriors to former Olympians in the disciplines of dressage, eventing, and show jumping. Her favorite thing to do is help riders discover the strength to communicate better than they ever thought possible, or-if starting again or starting over-get back to where they once were.
"""The exercises in the workout routines have helpful visual guides and easy-to-understand instructions. There's even a section for workout routines for pregnant riders. There's enough here for any rider to find comfort and a challenge in an exercise routine they can tailor to their own needs."" --Heels Down""The author's experience and qualifications in physical therapy are impeccable and reading the book and utilizing it as a reference a great way to enjoy having a personal trainer at your side. ...Anderson has cleverly constructed a book that both explains why we should do what and then offers eight fitness routines and two stretching routines. Give it a go. It's easier to accomplish than you might think, and the rewards are excellent."" --Catskill Horse Magazine ""I'm the kind of person this book was written for. A serious rider, I know how important it is to be strong and supple, but I don't want to spend the money or time to take a formal exercise class. This book has clear, easy-to-follow instructions and color photographs illustrating the exercises, making it easy for me to do a few exercises or stretches and get a quick workout in without any driving or special equipment."" --Colorado Horse Source"