Equestrianism

The majestic art of horse-riding, driving or vaulting for work, recreation, cultural or artistic purpose. Equestrianism covers a vast array of areas but can include dressage, jumping, eventing (these three being the olympic disciplines), hunting, rodeo, polo, carriage driving,and racing but to name a few. The most famous horse race of all time in the UK has to be the Grand National, with its most famous horse being Red Rum. Red Rum was a three time winner of this race (1973, 1974 and 1977), and was buried at the Aintree's racecourse winning post in 1995.

It's unknown when horse-riding was first recorded, but could be back as far as 4500BC. Horses are beautiful and intelligent creatures and should be shown a great respect; the risks involved when dealing with horses can vary, but include injuries such as fractured arms, head or chest, and the risk of being trampled. They can be easily spooked by noises and do not like to be approached from behind. Often when riding for pleasure horses will be 'blinkered' in order to prevent the horse being frightened in this way.

As a general note, it's true that horses do enjoy sugar lumps, polo's and not forgetting the apples and root vegetables; a worthy treat.

These great core fitness training aids will provide you with a demanding workout, without the need to be outdoors or in a particularly spacious surrounding.

Please call us or Email for any advice. You will receive a personal service from our in-store fully trained fitness advisors.

Heroes Fitness Stores is different from many sports retailers.

We have stores in Norwich, Ipswich and Colchester which will welcome your visit and will be only too pleased to discuss your rehabilitation and advise you on the best supplements and stacks to help you recover.

Alternatively, you could call us on 01603 763870 or Email: heroesmuscle@btconnect.com for one to one advise on any sports training topic.

Your goals are our goals :-)

Energy is an essential for any Horse Rider, whether amateur or professional. Maintaining your core health and building your core strength is the aim of any Equestrian Sports Person. Below is a list of nutritional supplements, prepared by our fully trained sports fitness adviser, that we feel will aid you in achieving your training goals.

• Energy: Viper Boost Drink

• Protein: Maxitone Definity Shake

• Fat Burners: Maxitone Sculptress Capsules, Promax Diet

Heroes Fitness Stores is your one-stop-shop for all of your sports nutritional requirements. We have hand-picked our Supplement Stacks to provide you with the best possible complimentary nutritional supplements at fantastic prices !

Horse Riding can present the human body with many challenges and occasionally the body will sustain a strain, sprain or break. Horse Riding injuries can be long term and will require adequate support if you are to continue to train without aggravating the injury any further.

• Wrist, Hand and Thumb Supports

• Back Injuries

• Shoulder Injuries

• Ankle Injuries

• Calf, Thigh and Shin Injuries

Note: All injuries should always be seen by a medical practitioner.

Once you have seen your GP and followed their advice, you will be looking forward to getting repaired and back on your horses. We, at Heroes Fitness Stores, can supply your horse riding injury with the best support. We pride ourselves on our range of sports supports and the knowledge that our in-store managers can give to our customers.

We can be reached by telephone and we have staff that are trained in sports nutrition who can advise you on the best nutrition to allow you a speedy recovery. We have a huge range of Strappings, Wraps and Sport Supports to help you rehabilitate at a pace that suits your injury. We have 'Soft' exercise options to allow you to maintain your conditioning while waiting for muscles to heal.

• British Equestrian Federation