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Strength & Conditioning for Riders

​Riding is an athletic skill and training your body matters.  I get it, you already ride and do yard work, you are already strong.  My strength plans aren't just about that (although conditioning is avilable to those that need it).  This is about giving you access to positions that enable you to master skills and give you stability, balance and feel when riding.  

Riding is repetitive and over time, small inefficiencies accumulate. Joint positions drift. Timing degrades. Certain tissues begin to absorb load they were not designed to handle. You adapt in ways that shift stress distribution subtly and persistently.

This is how niggles and riding imbalances develop.

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ONYA Equi provides strength and conditioning specifically designed to support riders across disciplines, improving:

  • Stability and balance

  • Postural control

  • Hip and trunk function

  • Confidence and durability in the saddle

This is off-horse training that translates to on-horse performance.

All ONYA Equi programmes apply The ONYA Method, adapted to the unique demands of riding.​  I train riders in a way the body can actually adapt to. Strength that supports, not locks. Mobility you can use. A nervous system that produces timing instead of tension. A mindset that holds steady. This is riding that works because your body can respond.​

Best Value

Core S&C Coaching

£95

95

Every month

+£30 Joining & set-up fee

Strength & Conditioning on-line programme for those seeking independent structured, bespoke coaching with light support.

Valid until canceled

Workouts delivered in the Onya Coaching app

Tailored to your needs, equipment and fitness level

Takes the guesswork out of what, when and how to train

Light touch In App messaging support included

Best Value

Performance S&C Coaching

£175

175

Every month

+£30 Joining & Set-up Fee

Personalised Strength and Conditioning on-line monthly plan for people who want regular feedback, accountability and support. Best for progressing strength and performance.

Valid until canceled

Strength & conditioning tailored to your demands

Ongoing coaching and programme refinement

Onya Coaching app

TrainingPeaks included where appropriate

Regular reviews and progression adjustments

Direct messaging support

Best Value

Premium Access S&C Coaching

£295

295

Every month

+£30 Joining and set-up fee

Exclusive online coaching with daily oversight and nutrition.
Best for complex goals and high-level support

Valid until canceled

Unlimited training design

Onya Coaching app + Training Peaks Premium if needed

Video analysis of technique included

Strength progression monitoring + load guidance

Full performance nutrition support included

Bespoke Annual Training Plan for season

Priority support & training oversight

Limited to 5 coaching seats for exclusive access

Best Value

Nutrition

£30

30

Every month

Nutrition plan in the Onya Coaching App. Add on for monthly training plans.

Valid until canceled

Coaching Levels

Find one that works for you

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Structured programmes you can follow independently, in your own time

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about

Sonya Brotherton Former professional showjumper and dressage rider with over 25 years’ experience in rider training, horse development, and yard management. BHS Stage 4 Senior Coach and Stable Manager (formerly BHSII), UKCC Level 3 Showjumping Coach. Strength & Conditioning Coach (Level 4), Certified Personal Trainer, and trained Life Coach. Qualified Nutritionist specialising in athletic performance, and body recomposition. Team GB Age Group endurance athlete with international experience across long-course triathlon and SUP racing. Background in rehabilitation from L5/S1 nerve injury and foot drop, with a focus on restoring strength, stability, and movement patterning. Specialist in rider biomechanics, myofascial movement, and nervous system-led performance.

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