High-Performance Equestrian
Dr Fiona Hargraves PhD
Dr Fiona Hargraves PhD, exercise/sports scientist, nutritionist, and behavioural scientist, presents the science behind training equestrians for performance in the saddle. Dr Fi covers a range of topics from the demands of horse riding as a sport, the various types of fitness and skills to work on off the horse, as well as how to build habits to develop a lifestyle that will support your riding.
Dr Fi offers accessible online fitness for Equestrians worldwide - see the FitScience EQ website for more.
https://www.fitscienceeq.com/
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High Performance Equestrian Ep 9: Rider Mobility - for moving with the horse.
High-Performance Equestrian
03/27/22 • 14 min
What is Mobility? And what about Flexibility? Mobility is one of the key ingredients to moving with the horse. Fiona discusses how significantly it affects riding, the important body parts you really need to be able to move through an efficient and correct range of motion, how mobility may be affected by other activities, and also strategies to improve mobility.
To put this theory into action, visit FitScience EQ and come train with us to enhance your riding!
High Performance Equestrian Ep 2: The six-legged athlete
High-Performance Equestrian
11/06/21 • 10 min
Considering the concept of the the six-legged athlete; Is your horse the real athlete on the team? What about the rider? We put so much focus, time and money shaping our horses into fine athletes, are there things we can do differently to match their performance as their rider? Fiona considers these questions and also discusses the types of health, wellness, fitness trainers that can help equestrian athletes.
To put this theory into action, visit FitScience EQ and come train with us to enhance your riding!
High Performance Equestrian Ep 8: Strength, muscles and principles of training for riders.
High-Performance Equestrian
03/12/22 • 16 min
Fiona discusses muscular strength and endurance and why equestrian athletes need to consider this in their training, as they do for their horse! She also outlines principles of training such as specificity, progressive overload and recovery and how they shape an athlete into a performer over time with careful programming. Learn about why strength is the key to having energy and is the real fountain of youth!
To put this theory into action, visit FitScience EQ and come train with us to enhance your riding!
High Performance Equestrian Ep 6: Periodisation for equestrian athletes
High-Performance Equestrian
12/09/21 • 18 min
What is periodisation? How does is apply in equestrian sports and how can it help athletes peak at just the right time for competitions?
Periodisation means your training has strategy to achieve progression and purpose, it also prevents burnout and injury. It applies to horses and riders both separately and together, is essential for serious competitors yet also applicable to recreational athletes to help them achieve riding goals.
In this podcast, Fiona covers the main phases and sub-phases of periodisation, a key principle of athletic training, and how to use this principle to peak for success.
To put this theory into action, visit FitScience EQ and come train with us to enhance your riding!
High Performance Equestrian Ep 5: Skill acquisition - how are top riders so good?
High-Performance Equestrian
11/29/21 • 18 min
Have you ever wondered how top riders are so good? Is it talent, is it skill? Have you got what it takes? How can you get what it takes to be a top rider?
Podcast episode 5 examines skill acquisition and the elements that can help any riders progress... as well as what inhibits acquiring skill to top levels.
I discuss characteristics of skilled performers and how they are developed through their characteristics as skilled learners, as well as what promotes and diminishes learning. I also considering skill versus talent and what it really takes to excel as an athlete.
To put this theory into action, visit FitScience EQ and come train with us to enhance your riding!
High Performance Equestrian Ep 4: What are the demands of equestrian sports on the rider?
High-Performance Equestrian
11/21/21 • 16 min
What do riders need to do in training to make sure they perform at peak when it counts?
Fiona provides a sports science analysis of the various aspects of skill and biomechanics riders can consider to improve performance as equestrian athletes.
To put this theory into action, visit FitScience EQ and come train with us to enhance your riding!
High Performance Equestrian Ep 1: Introduction
High-Performance Equestrian
11/01/21 • 4 min
This episode is a welcome to High Performance Equestrian and outlines the content of the podcast and introduces the host, Fiona Hargraves.
The podcast will include information on sports and nutrition science, exercise, fitness, strength and conditioning for equestrians, health and wellness, health behaviour change and lifestyle all geared at enhancing rider performance.
Host, Fiona Hargraves, is a qualified exercise physiologist, sports scientist and nutritionist, currently completing a PhD in lifestyle medicine and behavioural psychology, specialising in exercise science, health behaviour change, digital technology and mental health. She has over three decades of experience in all facets of fitness, wellness and sports industry, clinical research and academia as a university lecturer.
https://www.highperformanceequestrian.com/
https://www.fionathomashargraves.com/
To put this theory into action, visit FitScience EQ and come train with us to enhance your riding!
High Performance Equestrian Ep 7: Rider fitness - cardiovascular fitness
High-Performance Equestrian
01/23/22 • 11 min
Should riders focus on cardiovascular fitness?
What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic fitness and what should I be doing?
Fiona guides riders though considering how training for more energy can increase rider performance by considering the demands of the sport and aligning what is expected of the rider with what is expected from the horse in the six-legged athlete team.
To put this theory into action, visit FitScience EQ and come train with us to enhance your riding!
High-Performance Equestrian Ep 11: Proprioception; is your body applying aids how you think it is?
High-Performance Equestrian
01/24/24 • 10 min
Proprioception could be considered a sixth sense and is our ability to detect where are body parts are in space. This episode discusses how skilled riders have symmetry of movement, pressure, force, and position, detected and controlled by proprioception - along with coordination and balance - and also what riders can do to improve this off the horse!
To put this theory into action, visit FitScience EQ and come train with us to enhance your riding!
High-Performance Equestrian Ep 10: Optimising rider position
High-Performance Equestrian
12/29/23 • 16 min
Fiona discusses the influence of rider alignment and balance on the horse and on the ability to deliver effective aids. She also reviews the ideal riding seat and identifies common issues that may be the result of a non-optimal rider position, as well as how the saddle fit for the rider is a key factor to consider.
To put this theory into action, visit FitScience EQ and come train with us to enhance your riding!
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FAQ
How many episodes does High-Performance Equestrian have?
High-Performance Equestrian currently has 13 episodes available.
What topics does High-Performance Equestrian cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Exercise, Nutrition, Equestrian, Performance, Fitness, Podcasts, Sport and Sports.
What is the most popular episode on High-Performance Equestrian?
The episode title 'High-Performance Equestrian Ep 12: What to do when stretching is getting you nowhere for mobility.' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on High-Performance Equestrian?
The average episode length on High-Performance Equestrian is 14 minutes.
How often are episodes of High-Performance Equestrian released?
Episodes of High-Performance Equestrian are typically released every 25 days, 17 hours.
When was the first episode of High-Performance Equestrian?
The first episode of High-Performance Equestrian was released on Nov 1, 2021.
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