South Coast Equine Academy

South Coast Equine Academy UKCC Level 3 British Showjumping Coach
Level 3 PT & Pilates Coach
Level 5 Equine Biomechanics We offer monthly clinics, team competitions and Annual Camps!

Coaching to all ages and abilities with a fun positive attitude and team spirit!

05/08/2026

Not even on her blind side 💅🏼🐊

A popular exercise featured in our app and you can use as many or as little poles as you like! The aim is to keep your h...
30/07/2026

A popular exercise featured in our app and you can use as many or as little poles as you like!

The aim is to keep your horse straight and close to the line of poles, just yielding one step over before straightening up again and repeating in the other direction.

They should lead with the foreleg closest to the pole when changing sides. Try to push them over with the right timing, feeling the footfall of each leg.
Keep the hands quiet or you’ll be shallow looping your way along it, subtle half halts are all you should need.

Now I like myself a little stretch but it’s useless without the strength and control to go with it.Most riders think mob...
22/07/2026

Now I like myself a little stretch but it’s useless without the strength and control to go with it.

Most riders think mobility = stretching...
But just increasing flexibility isn’t much use. Too much range in joints that you can’t control can make you more unstable & at a bigger risk of injury.

This is a huge part of my rider performance coaching, I help riders create a body that can move with your horse, while staying balanced, secure and effective. Because no matter how many treats you give them, if you are quite literally a pain in the neck as a rider your horse isn’t going to enjoy their work and be able to give you their best.

💬 What do you feel you need help with the most?
1️⃣ More flexibility
2️⃣ More mobility
3️⃣ More stability/control
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09/07/2026

🫃🏻It’s giving getting off the sofa after a Sunday roast.

🎢 What a roller coaster of emotions, bit like when he was young and in work really… 26yrs old and still raising my heart rate 😂

I am loving the rise of rider fitness. More riders are realising the benefits for them and their horses performance and ...
07/07/2026

I am loving the rise of rider fitness. More riders are realising the benefits for them and their horses performance and soundness (if we ignore the occasional gym induced DOMs)

But I see a lot of people wasting their time and energy with a collection of random exercises they’ve seen online and let’s be honest if you’ve got a horse and haven’t managed to bag yaself an early retirement you haven’t got a lot of time or energy spare!

Structured programming with planned progressions will see you get far better results quicker and easier! They can be based on solving a position issue ie lower leg stability or crookedness or general discipline specific, even hybrid of your not a one sport kinda gal like myself. But they need to be hitting the foundations right before you get to hit the fancy s**z!

Get in touch if you haven’t got a clue where to start and I can point you in the right direction!

Elly x

Want your horse to stay sound, strong and actually enjoying life?It takes more than just riding pretty circles 💁🏼‍♀️🐴Fro...
06/07/2026

Want your horse to stay sound, strong and actually enjoying life?
It takes more than just riding pretty circles 💁🏼‍♀️🐴

From hill hacks to couch days and everything in between, this is the stuff that keeps ears forward and legs happy. 🌲

🦄 What do you prioritise to keep your horse healthy and happy?

A fun one to do with poles or jumps! Practice straightness, curves, circles, corners… for a little layout it’s got ALAT ...
03/07/2026

A fun one to do with poles or jumps! Practice straightness, curves, circles, corners… for a little layout it’s got ALAT to offer!

💯 Want over 100 exercises in your pocket AND the ability to design and save your own… download our training app!

🐴 Flat, Pole, Jump & Hacking Fun
🌍 Used by riders and coaches worldwide!
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