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.

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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 questions on lower back pain


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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 myself and Coach sando check out the links below!

www.eventingfit.com
@eventfit_rider.performance
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jenni_Douglas

https://www.coachsandotraining.com
@coachsandotraining

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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!

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Online Courses: https://jennis-school-57d7.thinkific.com/
Online Equestrian Fitness: https://www.eventingfit.com/bespoke-training/

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

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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 athletes but not joining in with a task that fundamentally prepares us for athletic performance!

In this podcast we talk about the importance of warming up and be sure check out these videos for an example warm up.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CDieirBncos/?igshid=kfovtqda9lis

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 exercise will help you to:

Pay attention to what you want
Be committed to your own desires
Explore what makes you happy
Feel elated!

If you want the worksheet to accompany this exercise join us in the Ride Strong Academy, a monthly membership site for equestrians. Each month get

- Fitness plan with PDF and Videos
- 15 recipes
- Mindset workbook

Join us for as little as £10 monthly, no commitment required!

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