Stirrups and Squats

12/07/2026

NEW RIDER RESET STRENGTH CLASSES START THURSDAY

Our Rider Reset classes are designed specifically for equestrians, helping you develop the strength, stability and mobility that transfer directly to your riding. Expect a full-body workout focusing on your core, glutes, legs, posture and balance, alongside exercises that improve lower leg stability, independent hands, a deeper seat and a more secure position over fences.

No horses are involved—just smart, progressive training in a friendly, supportive environment.

Perfect if you want to:

Improve your balance and stability in the saddle.

Develop a stronger, more independent seat.

Ride with quieter hands and a more effective leg.

Reduce aches, stiffness and asymmetry.

Build confidence and fitness both on and off your horse.

Help reduce your risk of injury.

Suitable for all abilities, with every exercise adapted to your current fitness level.

Train out of the saddle. Ride stronger in it.

THURSDAY 7.30pm. Broomhall WR5 2NT
Message 07976921124 to find out more

Helping riders build strength, balance & a more effective seat 🐎
Improve your position, reduce pain & ride with confidence
📍 SGPT | 1:1 Coaching | 6 Week Rider Reset

09/07/2026

First talk given on the benefits of strength training for equestrians

29/06/2026

If you are interested in learning more about equestrian fitness and how specific training can improve your riding. Book a place. Spaces are limited

Find, book and get rewarded for fitness

28/06/2026

🏋🏼‍♀️ Please join us for an informative evening ton my RIDE STRONGER talk🤸🏻

Thursday 9th July from 7:30
Broomhall - WR5 2NT

We are hosting from an informative and practical talk exploring how strength, mobility, balance, and core stability can improve your riding performance, confidence, and comfort in the saddle.

Ticket price: £5 Your £5 ticket is fully redeemable against any future booking with Stirrups & Squats, including rider assessments, clinics, or training sessions.

Extra information about the talk, session and qualifications are on the link below.

https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/11005/events/9576158

Spaces are limited.

Thanks.

Find, book and get rewarded for fitness

17/06/2026

A great quote, which many equestrians will be able to relate to.

16/06/2026

15/06/2026

WHO IS STIRRUPS AND SQUATS FOR!

The little girl who dreamed of horses is still here.
She definitely doesnt want to stop riding because her back is sore.
She doesn’t want to lose her confidence.
She doesn’t want to feel less capable than she used to.
She just wants to enjoy time riding her horse.

And

That is exactly why I launched Stirrups and Squats.

Keep the little girls dream alive.

Get stronger out of the saddle so you can keep doing what you love in the saddle.

Most riders believe that aches, stiffness and feeling less confident in the saddle are just part of getting a little older.

Mucking out, carrying bags of feed and the yard duties seem to get more tiring are just part of getting older.

They aren’t!

By getting stronger out the saddle changes how you feel in the saddle and around the yard.

You can sit more balanced and feel more confident. You sit deeper, better lower leg position and softer hands.

You don’t feel so exhausted after mucking out, carrying hay nets and water buckets.

You have the strength and stamina to enjoy your favourite activity, your horse, instead of feeling worn out by it.

Strength is the foundation everything else sits on.

When you move better, your horse moves better.

At Stirrups and Squats I help riders build strength, balance and mobility, working with like people, in a supportive small group environment.

Not an intimidating gym culture.

There’s no expectation that you need to fit before you start.

You will coached by a rider, following a dedicated coaching plan designed specifically to help you become a stronger more effective rider.

Stirrups and Squats is for riders who want to improve their seat, confidence and performance.

Discover what a difference the right training can make to your riding.

Stronger riders don’t just ride better, they enjoy it more.

12/06/2026

A look at my week.

Riders so often focus on their horse's fitness programme, and often neglect their own. However , every strength session, every extra step, and the added bonus of the good nights sleep.
Training will give you...

🐴. Better endurance in the saddle
🐴 A stronger and more stable seat
🐴. Improved, balance and mobility
🐴. Improved resilience on competition days

Always remember being a fit rider isn't about becoming a gym athlete, its about becoming the strongest, healthiest version of yourself.

Remember your training planning is just as important as your horses.

31/05/2026

A friend rang me this morning asking if I could remember how we used to make our own fly spray. And we came up with two methods.
Version One – the one we used
One pint apple c***r vinegar
One Pint water
2 tablespoons citronella oil
1 tablespoon eucalyptus oil
1 tablespoon tea tree oil
1 tablespoon lavender oil
1 tablespoon washing-up liquid - not sure why we used washing up liquid?

But we used to put it all together in a spray bottle and give it a shake.
Obviously with the oils don’t spray eyes, nose, mouth and bums and use a cloth around here. Also please patch test before if you haven’t used these oils just to check for any sensitivity.

Then we discussed one with mouthwash in it?! Anyway I searched for that one and apparently its ..
1 litre water
250ml white vinegar
100ml original mouthwash (such as Listerine)
50ml citronella oil

Again if you do try this one please be sensible, in fact be sensible and do a patch test with all new sprays.

28/05/2026

Deadlifting isn’t just for powerlifters… it’s one of the BEST exercises a rider can do. 🐴🏋️‍♀️
A strong deadlift helps riders:
✔️ Develop posterior chain strength (glutes, hamstrings & back)
✔️ Improve stability in the saddle
✔️ Create a stronger, more balanced seat
✔️ Reduce lower back fatigue during long rides
✔️ Build the kind of strength that transfers directly to riding performance
Riding is athletic.
And strong riders create stronger partnerships with their horses.