21-Day Hip Suppleness Challenge
The key to a soft, kind seat & masterful control
Unlock fluidity and connection with every ride. A 21-day blueprint of 42 stretches, just 15 minutes a day — designed to free your hips, soften your seat, and transform how you move with your horse.
Watch: Nicola explains how the Hip Suppleness program works
First, let me ask you something…
Does any of this sound a little too familiar?
- You feel stuck, rigid, tight or stiff in the saddle.
- You struggle with bouncing — desperately trying to find that effortless sync with your horse, but you just can't seem to gain fluidity.
- Your posture isn’t as good as it could be — maybe your toes point out, or your legs won’t drape down over the horse in a relaxed state.
- You get aching hip joints after your rides.
- Or you dream of a ride so smooth it feels like flying — you’ve felt glimpses of that magic before, and you want it to be consistent and to last.
If you relate to even one of these, I want you to know you are not alone. I've helped over 25,000 riders in 84 countries transform their experience in the saddle — and these are the most common problems riders face, no matter where they are in the world.
The good news? It doesn't need to be like this.
You don't need to accept the status quo and resign yourself to the idea that it won't change. Unlocking your fluidity and connection in the saddle is something I can help you achieve — and it's simpler and easier than you might think.
It's time to fix the root causeof the problem and regain that magical feeling of harmony with your horse. Because it may or may not be a secret, but…
“Hip suppleness is the key to your riding longevity.”
Your hips play a critical role in how you move in the saddle. Stiffness, tension, and a lack of fluidity all stem back to a lack of hip suppleness. So let me ask you one more thing…
Have you ever dedicated as much time to your own suppleness as you do to your horse's?
It's highly likely someone in your town has already completed one of our programs — here's the company you'd be joining:
- 25,000+
- Participants
- 84
- Countries
- 21
- Days
- 42
- Stretches
And here's what surprises most riders…
It won't just transform your riding.
Hip flexibility matters in your everyday life too. As your hips free up, you'll notice the change far beyond the saddle:
Reduce back & knee pain
Tight hips force your body into dysfunctional movement patterns, overloading your back and knees. Freeing your hips relieves that compensation and reduces wear and injury risk elsewhere.
Become even more active
From barn work to playing with children or grandchildren, freedom from stiffness makes everyday movement fun and accessible again.
Gain better quality of life
Constant stiffness affects your mood, relationships, and happiness. Suppleness gives you a sense of freedom and vitality in every task you love.
So here's exactly how it works
A 21-day blueprint of 42 tailor-made stretches.
Every stretch is designed to target the specific areas that directly address your hip movement in the saddle.
A bite-sized daily commitment
Just 15 minutes per day creates profound change — woven easily into your busy routine.
A long-term transformation
Not quick fixes. A 21-day blueprint of 42 tailor-made stretches that delivers lasting change for years to come.
Empowered for life
You’ll learn not just WHAT to do, but WHY — so you can keep supporting your hip health long after the program ends.
This isn't just basic stretching.
There are over 21 muscles, plus a complex network of fascia, that dictate your hip mobility for riding. As a rider, your hips are placed under specific loads in the saddle.
To gain hip suppleness that translates directly into saddle performance requires strategic, precision-targeted stretches, deep fascial work, and education that transforms your approach to riding and self-care.
When you join, here's everything you get
Everything you need to free your hips.
21 Daily Video Sessions
Twenty-one daily videos, each 15 minutes. Press Play and I’ll guide you through — every day targeting a specific group of hip muscles tied to your riding.
FREE Bonus: Pre-Ride Warmups
Six 5-minute warmup routines to loosen and warm your body before you ride, so you arrive at the saddle fully present.
Watch Anywhere
Stream on phone, tablet, laptop, or TV — or install our iOS and Android app to take your sessions anywhere.
Offline Playback
Limited internet? Save any session to your device once and it plays offline thereafter — perfect for the barn or travelling.
No Equipment Needed
A yoga mat is optional. Some sessions use a chair, couch, towel, or wall — all things you already have at home.
So — are you ready to finally feel free in the saddle?
Included in Premium Membership
Unlock Hip Suppleness
Gain access to Hip Suppleness, along with every other Base & Premium program — including DRT 1–5, Strength Roadmap, Upper Body Alignment, Core Stability, Yoga, and many more. Instant access and full use of our mobile app.
We'll notify you before renewal so you can cancel then, or at any time you choose.
Register HereWhat is Premium Membership?With this program you will…
- Gain a deeper, more secure seat
- Move freely with your horse's movement
- Eliminate joint stiffness before, during & after you ride
- Mount your horse with ease and grace
- Gain better posture in the saddle
- Ride without aches and pains
- Enjoy your riding more
And in case we haven't met…
Hi, I'm Nicola Smith.
I've dedicated the majority of my life to being a rider and fitness trainer with Dressage Rider Training. This Hip Suppleness program was born out of a need I had for myself, and that I've seen in countless others.
I thought I had pretty good hip suppleness before I started. But focusing on my hips with real dedication transformed my riding in a way I didn't think was possible. What I've done for myself, I've now created the template for you.
- Bachelor of Physical Education & Exercise Prescription, Otago University
- CHEK Level 2 Practitioner
- Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner
But don't just take my word for it
Hear from riders just like you.
If your hips feel "tight and uncomfortable" when you first get in the saddle…
“I am almost 70 and have had issues with my hips after working at a desk for over 35 years. After each stretching session, my hips feel so much looser and I feel calm and relaxed. My range of motion has increased and it is easier to maintain a better leg position in the saddle. I definitely recommend the Hip Suppleness program to any rider who wants to improve their symmetry and just feel good.”
If you would like to mount more easily, or ride for longer without discomfort…
“I have very tight hips and ride a wide-backed Haflinger mare. After completing the program just once: now when I mount I can swing my leg over and step right into the stirrup. I can ride longer than an hour without discomfort, and I feel more centered in the saddle. I can’t wait to see where I am after two or three times through!”
I can really feel the muscles letting go. My flexibility and body awareness, both in and out of the saddle, have improved immensely. I highly recommend it for everyone who wants more balance and stability in the saddle.
I am 62 with bad knees and chronic pain in my left hip. On day 21 I am moving better with less pain already. My instructor is impressed how my sitting trot has improved. So exciting!
My sitting trot is improving again after about five years. The pain I had in my hips has gone. At 71, I feel more flexible than I did seven years ago when I started DRT.
I had a tendency to lean to the right, even when I felt I was sitting straight. The program has eliminated this — I’m now sitting straight! It’s only 15 minutes — who doesn’t have 15 minutes?
And you risk nothing
A 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
I'm so confident you'll love this program that if you start it and find it's not what you expected, you can ask for a full and complete refund — no questions asked. I simply want you to be 100% confident in your decision to try it.
Still wondering? Let's clear it up.
When you join, you’ll receive login details to our website that contains the program, and each day you’ll receive an email with a link to that day’s session. You can also install our mobile app for iPhone, iPad, or Android. On the website or app, just push play and stream the video, like a YouTube video.
So here's where it's up to you
Don't just dream it. Make it real.
Envision sitting deeper, riding smoother, and connecting more intuitively with your horse. Imagine the thrill of competition, or the peace of a trail, feeling amazing with nothing holding you back. This can absolutely be your reality.
The results are proven. All that's left is your commitment to starting on the path laid out for you. You and your horse deserve nothing less than making magic happen in the saddle.
Let's do this.
Your transformation is just 15 minutes a day away.
Included in Premium Membership
Unlock Hip Suppleness
Gain access to Hip Suppleness, along with every other Base & Premium program — including DRT 1–5, Strength Roadmap, Upper Body Alignment, Core Stability, Yoga, and many more. Instant access and full use of our mobile app.
We'll notify you before renewal so you can cancel then, or at any time you choose.
Register HereWhat is Premium Membership?With this program you will…
- Gain a deeper, more secure seat
- Move freely with your horse's movement
- Eliminate joint stiffness before, during & after you ride
- Mount your horse with ease and grace
- Gain better posture in the saddle
- Ride without aches and pains
- Enjoy your riding more
I know this program is going to help your riding and give you everything you want out of it. If you have any unanswered questions, or you're not sure about something, please use the chat box at the bottom right of the screen to send me a message. I would love to hear from you and help as best I can.
Helping you be a better partner for your horse.
Kind regards, Nicola Smith