HORSE NATION

Horsepeople tend to stretch their schedules pretty thin, and exercise is often one of the first things to get bumped. Pi the Fitness Rabbit is back with some tips for organizing your time. continue reading »

HN hardbody Biz Stamm has finally recovered from The Great Laptop Disaster of 2012 and is here to share some tips on making and sticking to a new year’s resolution. continue reading »

This week Biz Stamm turns her attention to the hot-button issue of Rollkur, explaining its origins and the physical and psychological impact this method has on horses. continue reading »

Step away from the leftover Halloween candy corn, folks. HN hardbody Biz Stamm is here with some simple switches you can make for a healthier diet. continue reading »

HN hardboy Biz Stamm guides us through a series of simple yoga poses that could make a big difference in your position.

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HN fitness guru Biz Stamm just ran the Portland Marathon to raise money for Ever After Mustang Rescue and achieve a personal goal–and she lived to write about it. continue reading »

Have you ever heard the saying, “Never take advice from a bunny”? Neither have we. Which is why we’re proud to bring you the column “Ask a Rabbit” (as transcribed by Biz Stamm). continue reading »

In less than a month, Horse Nation hardbody Biz Stamm will be running the Portland Marathon to raise money for a mustang rescue. She’s narrowed the Fit to Ride t-shirt design contest down to two finalists and needs your help picking a winner! continue reading »

Biz Stamm takes a break from the dressage ring to try her hand (yep, just one hand–and no, Biz, we have no idea what you’re supposed to do with the other one either) at reining. continue reading »

Dating a horse girl might seem like it’d be all tight britches and rolls in the hay, but it’s actually hard work. Take Biz Stamm’s questionnaire to find out if you have what it takes. continue reading »

How should one modify their exercise and diet routine before and during a horse show to maximize their energy and well-being during the competition? Biz Stamm’s bunny, Pi, shares some smart advice. continue reading »

HN hardbody Biz Stamm is running the Portland Marathon to raise money for Ever After Mustang Rescue in a few months, and she doesn’t have anything to wear. So, she’s launching a contest. continue reading »

One of the reasons why HN hardbody Biz Stamm is my personal fitness hero is her ability to seamlessly incorporate television, couches and beer into a workout. continue reading »

When it comes to fitness, we could all learn a thing or two from carrot-munching, cardio-hopping rabbits. Introducing Horse Nation’s newest fitness guru, Biz Stamm’s bunny Pi. continue reading »

This week Horse Nation hardbody Biz Stamm gets to the core of the problem, literally. So sit up (get it? sit-up!) and pay attention. continue reading »

Horse Nation health guru Biz Stamm suggests some healthy, delicious substitutes for traditional 4th of July barbeque fare. continue reading »

What do AC/DC, pink penguin pajama bottoms and power stretching have to do with show ring success? I’ll let HN hardbody Biz Stamm explain. continue reading »

Fitness isn’t only about sweaty, “Eye of the Tiger”-themed training montages (or whatever the equivalent of that is for you and your horse). Being mentally fit is important, too. Biz Stamm explains. continue reading »

Drop the corndog and step away from the concession stand. Horse Nation hardbody Biz Stamm is back with some recipes that will make you (almost) forget that cheese fries ever existed. continue reading »

Biz Stamm is on hiatus this week, so I’m standing in as substitute fitness guru (ha!). Armed with curiosity and a search engine, I’ll attempt to answer the question: How many calories am I burning at the barn? continue reading »

That bag of doughnut holes may taste like a million bucks, but you’re not going to feel like a million bucks after you eat them. Fitness guru Biz Stamm reveals her favorite calorie-free treat. continue reading »

Whether you actually hit the deck or just got tossed around a bit, an “Oh $h!t” moment can be heck on a rider’s body. Fitness guru Biz Stamm demonstrates how a few simple yoga poses can speed recovery. continue reading »

But that didn’t stop Biz Stamm from looking. Now she’s pulling herself back up on the fit wagon. continue reading »

After examining mechanics, movement and rhythm, HN’s queen of trotting, Biz Stamm, concludes her how-to trilogy with several strength-building exercises. continue reading »

Are you fit to sit? Horse Nation’s fitness guru Biz Stamm two-thirds of the way into a three-part series designed to reveal one of life’s great mysteries: How to sit the trot. continue reading »