Equestrian Performance and Fitness Podcast

With the global pandemic in 2019 and 2020 we have seen a huge increase in the amount of at home training occurring and many are staying to their workout from home routine, but what do you need to be including or considering to ensure you are seeing optimal adaptation? Ride Strong Academy : https://www.trainerize.me/checkout/eventfit/Jenni. Douglas?planID=132907&mode=checkout Website : www.eventing...

In this episode of the podcast Jenni asks you to reflect on how much stress you have in your day to day life combined with your training. Are there simple steps you can take to make your adaptations to training more effective? Ride Strong Academy : https://www.trainerize.me/checkout/eventfit/Jenni. Douglas?planID=132907&mode=checkout Website : www.eventingfit.com Contact: jenni@eventingfit.com Com...

In today's podcast Jenni discusses why going down the easy road may lead to some short term success but rarely sees you reaching your full potential. We discuss emotions, and growth, activated thoughts and why doing hard things is doing the right thing. Ride Strong Academy : https://www.trainerize.me/checkout/eventfit/Jenni. Douglas?planID=132907&mode=checkout Website : www.eventingfit.com Contact...

In this podcast I explore the physiological and physical demands placed on endurance riders and suggest strength and conditioning methods you could employ to increase capacity and robustness in the endurance athlete (rider). You can find a full link if your institution has access to the paper with this DOI 10.3920/CEP200033 Ride Strong Academy : https://www.trainerize.me/checkout/eventfit/Jenni. D...

Today we welcome a friend, colleague and soon to be Dr Celeste Wilkins who is finishing her PhD in Rider Performance (Biomechanics Focus) at Hartpury University. Listen to us discuss what it is like completing a PhD in Rider Performance, our joys, frustrations and top tips for you looking to study in the field. Celeste was also the original web designer for www.eventingfit.com back in 2015 and has...

In this podcast episode share *our* thoughts and opinions from your questions related to shoulder injury. As I mention in the podcast, always speak to a medical professional should you have concerns about an injury! Equestrian Performance Council Round Table Discussion: Shoulder Injuries Hosted by Nicole Brown Media ( https://www.nicolebrownmedia.com ) and including discussions with myself ( https...

In this episode we explore what the key macronutrient groups are and how you can easily track them without counting! I also introduce you to my new online course, Nutrition Essentials for Equestrians and show you how to get your free hand portion download today (sign up below!) https://jennis-school-57d7.thinkific.com/enroll/276327?price_id=284205 Ride Strong Academy : https://www.trainerize.me/ch...

In this podcast I chat to Nicola Stuart of Equestrian Fitness, we discuss how she started as an equestrian performance specialist, what she sees working with riders and her take home top tips for rider performance. http://www.equestrianfitness.co.uk/ nicola@equestrianfitness.co.uk

This episode was inspired by the UK's lockdown 2.0 (2020) but also a paper ( https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/jcsp/13/3/article-p405.xml) entitled Mental Health in Equestrian Sport. What I would like from this podcast is for you to think about where your mental health is at, what triggers might affect it and what steps you can take to get yourself more in balance. Ride Strong Acade...

Equestrian Performance Council Round Table Discussion: Lower Back Pain Hosted by Nicole Brown Media ( https://www.nicolebrownmedia.com ) and including discussions with myself ( https://www.eventingfit.com ) and Tony Sandoval ( https://www.coachsandotraining.com ) Lisa Bauman ( https://www.omriding.com ) and Natasha Gunston ( https://www.eventingphysiologist.com ). Listen as we discuss all your que...

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In this podcast I speak with Coach Tony Sandoval, a previous collegiate strength and conditioning coach who now exclusively works with equestrian athletes. We have a really nice conversation discussing all aspects of strength and conditioning from what it is, how its implemented to equestrians and we share our key eduational messages and pleas to you, the equestrian athlete. To learn more about my...

In the podcast this week I answer your common questions, I don't script them and I don't research them, I just answer them as I would if we were on a call. Have a listen and if you have a question you want answering, be sure to send me a message and I will make sure to answer them! Ride Strong Academy : https://www.trainerize.me/checkout/eventfit/Jenni. Douglas?planID=132907&mode=checkout Website...

In this episode I walk you though one of my PhD studies, here you will learn why strength training is important for injury prevention and robustness in equestrian athletes as well as improving performance. Download the full doctoral thesis here: http://eprints.worc.ac.uk/6391/1/Jenni%20Douglas%20PhD%20FINAL%20thesis.pdf Join us in the Ride Strong Academy: https://www.eventingfit.com/membership-joi...

In this episode I discuss why equestrians have tight hip flexors and the three key things you can be doing off your horse to alleviate this problem. For more information and exercise demonstrations head to the full blog: https://www.eventingfit.com/rider-fitness/unlock-those-hips-and-activate-the-glutes/ Video for tight hip flexor release: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BO1s3x-ko8

I honestly think riders should warm up before they get on their horse, I also believe it can be quick, efficient and doesn’t have to take up a whole lot of time. We’re in a bit of a chicken and egg situation with the whole thing really, because it’s not common and therefore not a universal method or approach in the equestrian industry, which seems bonkers to me because we beg to be seen as athlete...

In the episode this week I take you through a powerful visualisation exercise 'Your Dream Day' I try to emphasise how important it is to go into your mind and see what's going on in there. In order to help accomplish this, I use an exercise called “Your Dream Day', It's incredible how many of my clients have such a hard time with this task because they have lost track of what they want. This exerc...

In this podcast I chat to Caroline Mosley of Orange Fox Eventing http://www.orangefoxeventing.co.uk . Caroline and I chat about getting into horses and competing, the angst of being an equestrian as you transition through your teenage years, and of course, fitness, nutrition and mindset. Want to join the herd? Join my monthly membership for fitness, nutrition and mindset, only £10 a month https://...

In this podcast I am going to go through some of my PhD research which explains HOW isometric muscle work causes high heart rates during horse riding activities. We will also discuss how we might train riders to resist isometric fatigue and why not being strong enough might limit your riding performance. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN The response your body has when exposed to isometric muscle actions Why he...

In this episode we discuss where you may experience all or nothing thinking or actions that are holding you back and introduce you to strategies that might assist you in reassessing what you want to believe and how you want to act.

In this episode we explore the dangers of turning our thoughts into reality, labelling them as true. With increased awareness about ourselves that has happened as a result of the global pandemic we have an opportunity to take a deeper look into our existing belief system and decide on purpose what we want to believe and as a result how to act. To get the thought clarity workbook download, join the...

When we are angry we are so attached to our own though patterns and justification of our anger that we cannot often see past it. How can you get out of the loop even if we know we are causing ourself pain and suffering?

Clare from CLHEquestrian sure has a story to tell. From a non equestrian background Clare bought her first horse from inheritance after the sudden passing of her mother. She went on to climb the Dressage ranks before her horse, Teddy, broke his leg. Learn her story of grit and determination of how this pair have comeback and are now competing Inter 1. Clare is an EventFit sponsored rider and has w...