EquibodyfitnessReviews of equibodyfitness.com

The workout program was targeted toward my specific goals. Using TrueCoach was fabulous- the demonstration videos clearly explained everything, and it was easy to track my progress.

I don’t think you can find a more supportive and effective program out there! While I definitely wanted to be a better partner for my horse and become a better rider, I have always viewed how I feel in the saddle as the biggest indicator to my mental and physical health and I needed some help getting to a better place. The Equibody program has changed my life and helped my accomplish goals I couldn’t even fathom doing a year ago. Beyond the effective and adaptable program they have built to meet anyone’s needs, the Equibody team themselves are world class. My trainer has been an absolute rock support system as I have dealt with medical issues, injuries, doubt and confidence issues. When my horse passed away, I was surprised with flowers from the Equibody team. They truly care and are willing to put in the time and effort to help you through any issues you’re experiencing. You put in what you get out of the program, but if you’re willing to put in the work you will see amazing results!

I bought my horse in March 2021, and we were green together. As I have been taking lessons regularly and learning with my horse, I thought that adding specific exercises that were geared to riding might help me. I spent a lot of time looking for exercises that are specific to equestrians, and when I finally found Jack’s videos I knew this was the program for me! In this program, I started to develop a new awareness of my body in the saddle. Through the personalized workouts and coaching that I have been getting - I am now to be able to hold my body correctly in the sitting trot! This felt pretty impossible when I began. My legs and core are far stronger and I am generally far more aware of the feeling in my body working WITH my horse, and not feeling like I am trying to catch up. This program has helped me and my horse in so many ways!

I have come into the Equibody program feeling “locked” because of a lot of muscular tensions and imbalances, and restricted ranges of motion. After nearly two decades of riding, the gap between my technical knowledge of riding (mostly dressage) and my ability to apply it in the tack was becoming hugely frustrating. My coach Lindsey was amazing right from the start at understanding and identifying my biggest restrictions. She designed tailored workouts which allowed me to make early and consistent progress. Lindsey has such a thorough knowledge of the human body and its mechanics that she’s always providing the fitting solutions, whether to make exercises more challenging, more accessible or more specific, if I find myself held back by something in particular. Given that joint alignment is my biggest challenge, I very much appreciate the priority Lindsey gives to the integrity of the movements and exercises. She has expertly guided me through developing proper intention, brain to muscle connection and better alignment. I’ve been with Equibody for over a year now, and not only have I been able to apply more and more of my previous knowledge of riding, I’ve learnt and progressed more in the saddle than ever before. My old bad habits have faded away, and I feel a lot stronger and more balanced. I no longer grip with my knees, or tilt my shoulders forward. I can actually tuck my pelvis and find more and more length of leg and depth of seat. My overall rider biomechanics allows my horses to move significantly better (e.g. better walk rhythm and amplitude, smoother and bouncier trot, more balanced and expressive canter, super consistent connection, self-carriage and focus) and my aids have become incredibly more efficient and subtler. I’ve gained body awareness and control, suppleness, strength, and mobility. Besides my position in the saddle, my posture outside of it continues to improve, I breathe better and stand taller! My body used to really stand in the way of my riding, and though there are loads I still want to work on, it is actually turning into a real asset, thanks to the awareness and control that I gained and keep on building. Both fitness and riding are endless journeys, there’s always more to understand and progress to make. There’ll be lows and plateaus, the feeling of being stuck or even regressing but since starting the program I’ve remained positive and peaceful in these moments, for with consistency they’re always followed by wins or breakthroughs. Horses taught me that, and Equibody keeps proving it to me. Joining Equibody was one of the best decisions and investments I have ever made -my horses can vouch for that! I highly recommend it to anyone keen to become a fairer rider for their horse, to reach the next level, get rid of aches or simply enjoy riding even more! Every rider (and their horse!) can only benefit from a stronger and suppler body! The Equibody team truly understand the physical demands of riding and know how to train riders to handle them better and better. They really are value based and lovely people, one of the very best experiences I’ve had in the equestrian world!!

When I got back into riding as an adult after 10+ years out of the saddle, I was surprised (and disappointed) that my body didn’t move the way I expected it to. Ever since I was young I’ve had short tendons running through my Achilles and after several ankle injuries through high school and college, I found myself experiencing extreme tension through my ankles and calves in the saddle. I was very uncomfortable and constantly fighting to get my legs in the right position and keep them there. I had just accepted that this was just the way my body was and I just had to suffer through it. After about 2 years of lessons, I bought my horse and my riding time dramatically increased. The discomfort I felt in the saddle didn’t improve and I became increasingly frustrated. How could I grow as a rider and partner to my horse if I was constantly fighting my own body in the saddle? I came across Jack’s videos and felt like he was speaking directly to me and decided to give Equibody a shot. It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The workouts are customized to your needs and the workout tracking program (along with the coaches) hold you accountable. I have never been this consistent with my workouts ever and I have seen an increase in my strength and muscle tone since starting the program. My suppleness and flexibility have dramatically improved as well. My husband has even noticed! I’ve also learned a lot about nutrition as well. I never realized I was selling myself so short on all that my body could be capable of until I joined this program and saw changes I didn’t think were possible. My coach has been a tremendous support not only with my workouts and form, but also with some of the health issues I’ve been dealing with with my horse along the way. She is a wonderful champion who constantly pushes me and encourages me. It’s only been a few months, but I’ve seen progress both in and out of the saddle. My back no longer hurts while sitting at my desk job (a wonderful perk!) and I fight my legs in the saddle a whole lot less. I joked with my coach that I can now easily bend down to get stuff from the lowest cabinets in the house without feeling like my legs are screaming. I could not believe how strong and stable my legs looked in my last riding video. Most importantly, I am (for the first time) aware of what each part of my body is doing in the saddle, from my legs to my back to my arms. And with this awareness, I have the ability to make changes real time to adapt to my horse and our ride, working more as a partner instead of a passenger. There will always be room for improvement in my riding, but Equibody has created a foundation for me that I can continue to build on. This program has educated me, inspired me, held me accountable, and encouraged me to become the best rider I can be. It’s certainly not cheap (really the only downside), but if you can afford it and want to grow as a rider and partner to your horse, I highly recommend. It is well worth the investment!

I’ve tried so many programs to improve my riding but none of them being rider specific programs. This was the best decision I made. In three months I’ve made a big improvement in my riding. If I couldn’t figure out what I was doing wrong in the saddle then I was going to be done riding. This program saved my riding! I had horrible back pain every time I rode and this program helped me realize how tight my body is and why I could not achieve results in the saddle. Darbie is an amazing coach and kept me on a great path moving forward. If you’re able to do this program I would highly recommend it!

At age 72, I discovered that my horses were not receiving all of my aides, even though I thought I was giving them. One day, I watched an Equibody video on Facebook, and Jack asked his viewers a question about this very problem. I continued to watch his videos and decided to check them out. Thank goodness that I did, because this has changed my life, and made my horses so much happier. My coach Lindsey is awesome. I can do the exercises at home or at the barn, whenever I have the time. My riding coach noticed improvement within a couple of months. My only regret is that I didn't start this program sooner.

Equibody is an awesome program - I was matched up with a fantastic supportive trainer who kept me accountable which was most important to me! I found within weeks that the custom workout for my riding really helped my position improve and my strength and balance riding 2 big horses with big gaits and a young one who was like riding an orangutan on acid lol! Highly recommend the program!!! If you need help with your position, strength, flexibility and balance you must sign up! Its worth every penny!!