Who really needs to be fitter — the rider or the horse? This week, sisters Emma-Jane in Ireland and Lorna in South Africa pour a glass and tackle the age-old question of conditioning, balance, and stamina in the saddle.

From building topline and stamina in horses to core strength, flexibility, and endurance in riders, they explore how fitness impacts progress, performance, and partnership. Can one side carry the other — or do both need to sweat it out equally?

This week, Lorna takes the lead on the episode (with Emma-Jane battling through a bust eye!) and brings her instructor’s perspective to the discussion. Emma-Jane also shares her free 21-Day Yoga Rider Fitness Challenge on YouTube, designed to help riders build strength, posture, and confidence at home.

And of course, the Sister Showdown asks: if you had to choose, should the horse or the rider sweat more?

So grab a glass — and maybe a yoga mat — and join us for another round of horse talk, sister banter, and plenty of laughs.

Yoga with Emma-Jane on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6c6STtNWqw6hlFnaTFQIC5GIfMTzBarR

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