I’m an endurance rider with a little farm on a hilltop in Idaho. I share it with four horses, a handful of cats, my husband, some chickens, and a geriatric chihuahua.

I’m creeping up on 50, short, and as genetically average as it’s possible to be. I’m also an athlete.

I practice strength training, running, rowing, cycling, mobility work, and more…all in support of my riding, because I want to be completing 100s for decades to come.

For too many years, I’ve watched my fellow riders suffer with pain and mobility issues. Many have given up the sport – or even horses entirely – before they were ready.

Of course, we all face age-related decline, and most of us feel the legacy of past injuries as well. That’s why The Sweaty Equestrian focuses on helping horsewomen in all disciplines achieve optimal performance despite these challenges.

Like saving for retirement, our best fitness outcomes result from starting early – but we can still achieve dramatic benefits from starting at any age. 

As a Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine, I help horsewomen achieve a level of personal fitness that supports their competitive goals (all the way up to Tevis, if you like!) AND banks extra physical capacity for a long future in the saddle.

You CAN ride stronger in a day and longer in your life!

I read all messages personally, so please don’t hesitate to email me at tamara@thesweatyequestrian.com. Hearing from you would make my day.

~ Tamara Baysinger (CPT, CNC, CES, MA, BS, AERC #M38090)