You train hard. You show up. You put in the miles. But when your horse runs out of steam mid-course, struggles to recover, or worse - ends up sore or injured - you start asking yourself: Am I doing this right?

The reality is that most riders don’t have a real fitness plan. They either under-condition, leaving their horse weak and unprepared, or push too hard too soon, risking injury and burnout. And without clear guidance, it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of just “riding more” and hoping for the best.

Laine Ashker is a five-star event rider, Grand Prix dressage competitor, and fitness expert.

 She’s conditioned top-level horses across disciplines and knows exactly what it takes to build strength, stamina, and soundness—without second-guessing every ride.

In this No Stupid Questions episode, you’ll learn:

• The biggest mistakes riders make when conditioning—and how to fix them

• How to tell if your horse is actually fit enough (most aren’t)

• The exact trot and canter sets Lainey uses to build endurance and topline

• How to get your horse fit—even if you don’t have hills, gallop tracks, or ideal facilities

• Why Warmbloods and Thoroughbreds need different approaches—and what that means for your program

Whether you’re training for a competition or just want your horse to feel stronger and more balanced, this episode will give you the confidence and clarity to create a smarter, more effective fitness plan - one that protects your horse’s health while setting you both up for success.

You can follow Laine Ashker on social media: 

• instagram.com/laineyea
• tiktok.com/@laineashker
• www.facebook.com/laineyea

Or head to her website: http://laineashkereventinganddressage.com/

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