Maybe the time has come where you want to feel fitter, stronger, more capable in the saddle.

Maybe you want better posture and the ability to move fluidly with your horse without bouncing around.

Or maybe you've been busy at work, and there never seems to be enough time in the day to fit exercise in. You want to do it, you know you will feel better for it, but you just can't seem to muster the motivation to get started. 

Or maybe you are willing, but are just unsure how to get started with exercise that will help you in the saddle, because you sure don't want to do the wrong thing and hurt yourself...

Or maybe you did have a routine and habits in place, but then an injury curtailed it, and you haven't managed to get back on track since. You just need a little encouragement to get back into the habit of exercising again...

If any of these possibilities resonate with you, then this program is likely what you've been looking for.

This is a 21-day program, of a single 5 minute routine each day, that's right, only 5 minutes per day, designed to help you kickstart your daily exercise and movement that will make you feel better in the saddle, and improve your health along the way.

By simply following this program, you will develop great exercise habits that will help on those days when motivation may be lacking, and be doing the right exercises that will help you in the saddle.

Keeping it simple

Too often we over-complicate exercise, we make it too hard, thinking we have to go to a gym, wear the right clothing, do it for an hour, and be exhausted on the other side of the session.

We tend to put it off because we have this idea of what exercise 'should' be like.

My philosophy is about doing exercise movement that allows you to be a better rider in the saddle, and improves your long term health and body function so that you can continue to ride your horse and never letting your body hold you back from doing what you love.

Keeping it achievable

We have all had an injury or a niggle at some point that has stopped us from riding as much as we would like. We want to prevent this from occurring.

Owning and caring for horses is challenging enough, with all the chores we need to do, it can get exhausting. We want to conserve our energy off the horse, making sure the exercises we do is helping our riding, and enhancing our performance in the saddle. 

When it comes to installing exercise movement habits, I like the concept of "setting yourself up for success". Not making it too long, not making it exhaustive, keeping it simple, achievable, and most importantly, sustainable!

Keeping it sustainable

These sessions are only 5 minutes. Knowing this, you are more likely to show up to do the session knowing it's a low time commitment. And from there, anything more than that is a bonus. doing just 5 minutes is a win, doing 5 minutes is success.

It's not about the start, or the finish, it's about learning to love the process, the journey, the practice, the doing. If we make it too hard or complicated, we will struggle to maintain the consistency. But if we can make it sustainable, we can stick to it long-term, we can stay on the path.

That's why over the next 21 days, I want to share with you a 5 minute routine with you each day, designed to help your riding, but most importantly, to help kickstart your exercise journey. 

Only 5 minutes for 21 days. There are no excuses, it's simple, it's achievable, and it's sustainable. It will instil the daily habit of doing exercise movement off the horse, that is going to help you on the horse.

The internet is full of noise, this will peel away all of that, giving you the essence of what is important to focus on that will make a difference to your riding and your life.

All you need to do is register below, show up each day for 5 minutes, and you will be surprised at the momentum you will create for yourself both on and off the horse by the end of these 21 days.

I can't wait to help you get started. Let's do this!

21 Video Sessions

This 5 Minute Challenge program consists of 21 daily videos. Simply press Play on the video, and I will guide you through the session.

Each session has a specific focus that I will introduce you to. It's all based off our Dressage Rider Training System that combines the 4 elements of Suppleness, Stability, Stamina, and Mindset, in order to create coalescence, or harmony, with your horse.

How to play the videos...

1. Via our Website

You can play the videos using your smartphone, tablet, laptop or TV.
Simply push play, and stream the video the same as you would a Youtube video.

2. Via our Mobile App

iPhone/iPad Users - You can also install our mobile app for iOS from the App Store. 

Android Users - You can install our mobile app from the Play Store.

We will give you these details on how to install the app and login upon registration.

Have limited internet?

A key functionality of the app is the ability to save videos to your device for offline playback. This is a great option if you have limited internet connectivity. Simply save the video once, and it will play offline thereafter.

No additional equipment is required to do this program. 

Optional is a yoga mat for comfort. 

In some sessions you will use some books, drink bottles, whatever you can find handy around your home for some extra weight.

My name is Nicola Smith, and I've dedicated the majority of my life so far to being a rider and fitness trainer with Dressage Rider Training (DRT). 

I am hugely passionate about horses and riding, ever since I was a young girl with my pony 'Smokey' (pic below).

My lifetime of riding, combined with my knowledge and 20+ years experience in Exercise Prescription and Fitness Instruction, gives me a deep understanding of the requirements a rider needs in the saddle.

I bring this fusion of personal riding experience and professional exercise knowledge to every DRT program, and I truly want to help you as a rider.

All you are committing to is 5 minutes per day, for 21 days. If you can give yourself this gift, you will be rewarded in ways you may not realise right now, but you will by the end of the program.

If you want to feel fitter, stronger, and more capable in the saddle, but you haven't been able to find the drive to get started, this is the KICKSTART you need. 

If you are an absolute beginner to exercise, this program is for you too!

If you want better posture and the ability to move fluidly with your horse without bouncing around, MAKE A START and register for this program using the form below.

If you have been meaning to do some exercise for yourself, to feel better both on and off the horse, but just don't know what to do or how to do it, it's as simple as PUSHING PLAY on the daily video I send you, and following along for 5 minutes.

Let's do this! Register now using the form below. By the way, did I mention it was FREE?!?

If you have any unanswered questions regarding this 5 Minute Challenge program, or if you're not sure about something, please do use the chat box at bottom right of the screen to send me a message. I will love to hear from you and help as best as I can.

Helping you be a better partner for your horse.

Kind regards

Nicola Smith

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