The Just Horse Riders Podcast

How Female Riders Can Unlock Their True Power | Nika Vorster | Heal Yourself, Heal Your Horse | What Every Female Rider Needs to Hear About Strength, Hormones & Horses


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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Episode 30 of the Just Horse Riders Podcast โ€” hosted by Aaron Englander from Just Horse Riders โ€” welcomes Nika Vorster, an international equine chiropractor, former GB dressage rider, and ex-flat jockey, on a mission to help a million horses by helping riders heal themselves.

In this inspiring episode, Nika shares her journey from pony-club beginnings in South Africa to competing for Great Britain at Prix St Georges level, and how her work in chiropractic and biomechanics is changing the way we understand horse-and-rider wellness.

We dive deep into:
๐Ÿด How mindset, nutrition, and movement affect your horseโ€™s performance
๐Ÿ’ช Why riding alone isnโ€™t enough to stay fit โ€” and how to train smarter
๐ŸŒฟ The truth about seed oils, cortisol, and rider inflammation
๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ The link between female hormones, the menstrual cycle & equestrian performance
โค๏ธ Building connection, confidence, and communication with your horse from the ground up
โœจ How to read subtle pain signs, work holistically with your vet & team, and create calmer, happier horses

Whether youโ€™re a competitive rider or love hacking on weekends, this episode will help you see that healing your horse starts with healing yourself.

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๐ŸŽง Spotify โ€“ https://open.spotify.com/show/7sUBwfQNIG40hRgs8hXbKi
โ–ถ๏ธ YouTube โ€“ https://www.youtube.com/@JustHorseRidersOffical

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The Just Horse Riders PodcastBy Aaron Englander