Riders Fitness Question
 

So a bit of background: So I'm an novice adult rider, been riding again for just over a year now. Prior to that I was sedentary for a year after sereral years of hiking and rock climbing. I wouldn't say I am unfit, I can still jog a good 6 or so kms however I am definitely not the fitness level I once was. I am hacking out 3 to 4 times a week however decided to have an hour lesson on Sunday. I was on a very lazy horse that needed constant legs, my transitions were hard work and as the lesson went on I found my technique faltered as I tired. I must say it was quite the warm day as well, while I am very used to heat as I'm an Aussie, I've been in the UK 4 years now, exercise in heat is no longer common! So I mentioned to my riding friend how my legs were sore today, not that I mind as it means my muscles have been worked. She came back saying I am really unfit and that it is going to take me a long time to build my riding fitness. My question is what can I do to assist building my fitness? I ride regularly, use my exercise ball daily for crunches/planks for my core and walk/run my dogs.

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