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Ride Like an Athlete. Perform Like a Team.
FEELING STUCK IN THE SADDLE?
At FitScience EQ, Dr Fiona Hargraves (PhD Exercise & Sport Science, dressage rider) helps equestrian riders train like true athletes:
- Combining sport science, and behavioural strategies to boost progress in the saddle.
- Break through plateaus. Build a stronger partnership with your horse.
- Bridge the gap between coaching and results — train your body to do what your coach is asking.
Buy The Ultimate Guide to Mobility for Equestrians Ebook on my Programs & Resources page or on Amazon in your Country (search title if not linked below)
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YOU CAN FINALLY ACHIEVE THAT ELUSIVE HARMONY WITH YOUR HORSE
HITTING A PLATEAU IN YOUR RIDING?
Imagine the difference if you could bring all this to the saddle!
- Superior balance, posture & symmetry.
- Stability & coordination for effective aids.
- Injury prevention resilience.
- Stamina and energy.
- Graceful movement.
- Sustainable fitness habits that stick.
All Rider Fitness programs come with great bonuses!
Time-limited offer: fitness programs + app with extra workouts/nutrition/tracking + ebook + seminar mini-series + habits program!
Rider Fitness program - 18 weeks
VALUE: $429
Training to enhance your riding at one of 2 levels; gentle/beginner or general (suits most riders to start). Both programs have 3 x 6-week phases over 18 weeks. They have progression and assessments built in for RESULTS. Expertly designed by Equestrian Sports Scientist PhD.
Workouts are follow-along interval style, with built-in timer, instructional videos, and exercise descriptions. You can fire up an energising music playlist and the prompts play over the top. (Program details in the section below).
The FitScience EQ app for 18 weeks
VALUE: $129
The premium fitness app is built on a top-shelf personal training platform, so it includes tracking and calendar for adherence, extensive exercise library and workout builder, an ON-DEMAND follow-along VIDEO LIBRARY to complement your training, integration with other apps and wearables, cardio tracking PLUS advanced NUTRITION tracking with meal planning, product scanning and a HUGE recipe library!
The Ultimate Guide to Mobility for Equestrians: and the influence on the horse (Dr Fiona Hargraves PhD)
VALUE: $49
** JUST RELEASED**
This e-book is an applied guide with evidence-based practical strategies to apply right now. It will show you why rider mobility matters, how it influences your horse, and what you'll gain – improved communication, enhanced performance, and a deeper bond with your equine partner – by prioritising your own physical well-being.
The Equestrian Evolution: A Fresh Approach to Training Riders for Fitness and Performance
VALUE: $39
Get in the right mindset to train as an athlete for Equestrian sports with this 3-part mini-series where Dr Fi outlines the great opportunities and main pitfalls for riders when it comes to enhancing performance in the saddle.
In this series, Dr. Fi reveals:
- The science behind peak performance in equestrian sport.
- Why traditional fitness approaches often fail for riders.
- How to approach training and nutrition like a pro athlete.
- Simple strategies to overcome common challenges and build lasting change.
**LIMITED TIME FREE BONUS**
12- WEEK HABIT HACKS PROGRAM INCLUDED!!
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY (will be sold separately soon)! I'm including my complete 12-week, signature Habit Hacks Program, delivered straight to your fitness app for convenience!
- This is a systematically-designed, evidence-based APPLIED program to help you CREATE new habits, step-by-step.
- You can choose to work on the goals you want - whatever is most important to you right now to enhance your riding.
- I believe THIS PROGRAM is the key to success, so I want riders to benefit from this alongside their fitness training program.
- But don't worry, it's QUICK to do - just a couple of short videos (around 5 minutes) and some activities each week.
VALUE: $449
TOTAL VALUE OF THIS OFFER: $1095
GET ALL FIVE TODAY FOR ONLY: $389! (AUD)
The MASTERING Mobility package includes:
6-week Mobility Program!
Two different mobility workouts programmed over 6-weeks.
- Scheduled into 4 sessions per week of 15 minutes each
- Easy to do at home, no special equipment needed
- Designed to maximise adherence & build the habit
- Feel the difference in the saddle and never look back to stiffness!
Value = $195
The Ultimate Guide to Mobility for Equestrians
And the influence on the horse. by Dr Fiona Hargraves PhD
- Instant digital ebook access
- Comprehensive guide to assessing and improving your mobility in the saddle.
- The effects of uneven or reduced mobility for both horse and rider.
- Includes more mobility workouts and also programming for progression.
Value = $49
6-week FitScience EQ App
A premium fitness app with extras to deliver your mobility
- The app has your calendar with workouts scheduled in for tracking
- Follow-along interval style mobility workouts with exercise descriptions and videos
- A BONUS on-demand mobility workout library! Eleven extra yoga, stretch and pre-ride warm-up sessions to boost your results!
- You can also track other workouts, cardio and nutrition!
- Integration with wearables
Value = $59
YOU GET YOUR CHOICE OF 2 LEVELS OF RIDER FITNESS PROGRAMS!
Rider Fitness Foundations
- 18-week, 3-phase introductory program.
- A more gentle or returning-to-exercise/ back-in-the-saddle program.
- For those with little/no structured exercise experience.
- Focus on excellence in human movement; form, posture and correct execution, performing one exercise at a time.
- Build foundational rider fitness elements - balance, stability, strength/endurance, mobility, symmetry and body control & awareness.
- Starts with bodyweight only introduces basic equipment in later phases (light weights, bands).
- Progressions and assessments over 3 x 6-week phases.
- Prepare for the Gains program or redo this one!
- 3 x 15-20 min sessions per week to start.
Rider Fitness Gains
- 18-week, 3-phase program to improve the fitness elements equestrians require.
- Suits most riders for equestrian-specific training to improve balance, symmetry, stability/ strength, endurance, mobility, coordination and athleticism.
- For those with general exercise experience, ready to train and gain.
- Compound exercises; 2 at a time to improve neuromuscular skills.
- Enhance progression by increasing sets, slower movement, increasing resistance or adding extra workouts (lots of choice!).
- Progression and assessments over 3 x 6-week phases.
- Basic home equipment required (bands, hand weights, mat, stick etc)
- 3-4 x 18-28 min sessions per week to start.
- After the 18 weeks, you can continue on with 6-week programs to keep progressing (separate cost).
FAQ's about Programs and our Fitness App HERE
CHECK OUT WHAT OUR RIDERS SAY ABOUT FITSCIENCE EQ!
They're all hitting their own goals with this training system
Coach is seeing the changes and says 'keep doing it!'
"Hi Fi,
Just moving into Week 7 of Rider Fitness today. Feeling so much stronger, balanced and in tune with how my body is affecting my horse. Quick feedback for you - my coach said to me last week “whatever you are doing for your off-horse exercises, keep doing it. The mobility in your lower back and hips has improved so much in the last few weeks”.
Thanks again!"
LISA
AUSTRALIA
Updates from a rider on a weight loss mission.
"- I've already noticed a difference in my riding after only 1 week. I felt stronger, more balanced in the saddle and less hip pain. Excited for week 2!
- In 6 weeks, I have lost 3.5 Kilos so far!
- I've lost 5 kilos and still losing. So excited!
- 10 weeks in! 5.5 kilos down
- 12 weeks, minus 7 kilos, my legs can stretch down around my horse, my left leg is no longer creeping up, I feel AMAZING in the saddle!"
SAM
AUSTRALIA
Habit Hacking her way to health and fitness for riding.
"Loving the new FitScience App Forever I have been trying to work on my fitness strength suppleness and reduce the amount of wine I drink
Two weeks in I’m following the habit hacks and now realise how to make the change happen by focusing on the process one step at a time. I did the yoga routine yesterday and felt very rusty but didn't beat myself up about it and feel great that I am taking actions toward my goal of vitality. Thank you 💕"
JOSIE
NEW ZEALAND
Convenience is a winner and feeling the core.
"I love being able to just start it on my phone and don't have to think about what to do. This is the first program I've been able to stick to for more than a month! And I've been trying forever to find something to help get some core strength back after having 3 babies. Definitely starting to feel like my old self back in the saddle - thank you!"
SOPHIE
UNITED KINGDOM
Strength for a rider with a history of back issues.
"Have also started the fit science program with FitScience EQ - Dr Fi definitely feeling the strength benefits 😊 don’t give up 😊"
DANI
AUSTRALIA
Balance awareness and security in the saddle.
"I didn't realize how bad my balance was before I did the assessment haha! I've been riding for years, so I thought it would be pretty good. And it was definitely worse on one side - my poor horse! I'm already feeling more secure in the saddle and I can't wait to redo the assessments at the end of the program :)"
MEGAN
UNITED STATES
Habits program a winner for this rider.
"Hi Fi,
I wanted to thank you for the habit hack program.
I have made several habit tweaks and am feeling so much healthier with the vitality to commence the foundations program this round.
I did a few of the workouts last round but was 💯 committed to the habit hack program.
Riding two horses and having four horses stabled and general farm work as you call it was exhausting for me but now it is easy and I am excited to commit to the foundations program. Thank you for your excellent advice!"
JILL
NEW ZEALAND
Committed to change, making it happen with FitScience EQ.
"Four months ago I decided it was time to make a change…as I approach 50, I realised the importance of building up strength and muscle. I wanted to adopt new habits that would become a lifestyle change- not just a fad. I decided to try the FitScienceEQ programme as it would benefit both myself and my equine partners. I love that the programs can be done from home at a time that is convenient and that I only have to dedicate less than 30 minutes, four times a week to feel and see dramatic results.
As well as being more balanced and deeper in the saddle, I have less hip pain and can use my body more effectively. I have so much more energy and even look forward to my workouts. My husband also says my ponies must be much happier carrying 8 kilos less! I am looking forward to seeing where the program takes me and recommend it to every rider. You won’t believe how much more of an effective rider you will be and how great you will feel!"
SAMANTHA
AUSTRALIA
Finally - something she can stick to.
I've tried a few different rider fitness programs and I found some got really repetitive, especially 'celebrity' ones. I love that your app has a new program every 6 weeks - I count down the days haha! And it's so convenient, I can't NOT do it...
KATHRYN
AUSTRALIA
Hello!
I'm Dr Fiona Hargraves PHD
MY MISSION IS TO EMPOWER EQUESTRIANS TO REACH THEIR GOALS AND ENJOY A LONG-LASTING JOURNEY IN THE SPORT.
I help riders create a lifestyle that supports their passion for riding and enhances performance. As a sports, exercise, nutrition, and behavioral scientist—and a dedicated dressage rider—I understand the unique demands of the equestrian world.
I help riders through my Rider Athlete Development (RAD) Framework:
- Get Real: DECIDE it's happening this time, & COMMIT to keep going under all circumstances because it's important to you and your horse, because it will work, ONLY IF you don't quit.
- Get Help: Choose one guide and one system and stick with it, then trust the process to deliver RESULTS.
- Get Moving: Mobility = flexibility + stability.
- Get Strong: Strength = stability, balance, symmetry, posture.
- Get Skilled: Neuromuscular skills in human movement and athleticism = training body awareness & control (coordination, proprioception, agility etc) off the horse enhances skill acquisition in lessons / riding.
- Get Fit: Endurance = both muscular and cardiovascular for sustained form in training and resilience in competition.
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