Equilibria Recovery & Perfomance

19/02/2026

Emily Coller Dressage

And finally; Meet our sponsored rider, Emily

Most days she’s running between a yard full of absolutely gigantic warmbloods (too many to list, all enormous), fine-tuning the details of Grand Prix dressage - a goal she chased for years… and achieved. Yes, she is a Grand Prix rider. And no, she won’t let you forget it 😉

When she’s not in the saddle, she’s usually doing something energetic, competitive, or slightly dangerous. The sea, netball, football, dancing, skateboarding, running - if it involves movement or adrenaline, she’s in. Naturally extroverted (and much younger than me 🙃), she brings a little chaos, a lot of energy, and an awful lot of talent and determination.

With her collie Marbie never far behind, she somehow balances the madness with serious work ethic.

We’ve worked together for a while now, and it’s been brilliant to support her journey to Grand Prix - and we’re only just getting started.

19/02/2026

And finally; Meet our sponsored rider, Emily

Most days she’s running between a yard full of absolutely gigantic warmbloods (too many to list, all enormous), fine-tuning the details of Grand Prix dressage - a goal she chased for years… and achieved. Yes, she is a Grand Prix rider. And no, she won’t let you forget it 😉

When she’s not in the saddle, she’s usually doing something energetic, competitive, or slightly dangerous. The sea, netball, football, dancing, skateboarding, running - if it involves movement or adrenaline, she’s in. Naturally extroverted (and much younger than me 🙃), she brings a little chaos, a lot of energy, and an awful lot of talent and determination.

With her collie Marbie never far behind, she somehow balances the madness with serious work ethic.

We’ve worked together for a while now, and it’s been brilliant to support her journey to Grand Prix - and we’re only just getting started.

17/02/2026

Qualifications: Why do they matter? Especially with illness and injuries

I recently saw a discussion about how to train someone with a specific medical condition.

It’s always positive to see trainers wanting to learn. We can absolutely read research, attend CPD, and expand our understanding.

However, when working with illness, injury, or long-term conditions, formal qualifications do matter.

They provide:
• A deeper understanding of contraindications
• Clear scope of practice
• Knowledge of when to adapt, regress, or refer
• A safer framework for progression

No qualification covers every possible presentation - but specialist education puts you in a far stronger position to support someone appropriately.

If you’re living with a condition or injury, it’s completely reasonable to ask a trainer about their experience and qualifications in that area.

15/02/2026

Meet Becci, our third and final Brand Ambassador;

Dressage rider, yard boss, Dalmatian mum… and officially a superhero in my eyes! Becci runs her own yard full-time, wrangling young warmbloods, daily chaos, and everything in between - all while chasing her goal to ride stronger, smarter, and better every day.

She lives on-site with her partner and their spottie sidekick, Casper (because let’s face it, dressage riders and Dalmatians are basically a match made in heaven - another BA has one too!). Night owl? Definitely. Early riser? Absolutely - she drives a long way to see me at 7am every week, even after finishing late with her horses. Dedication level: expert.

When she’s not running her yard or riding, she’s soaking up the wild in South Africa - safari style.

She is a busy bee, with big dreams and unstoppable attitude! I’m looking forward to continuing to work together!

13/02/2026

AIP hadn’t gone very well this week. I think I may have ARFID but I’m not 100% sure - anyway a funky mushroom texture for breakfast on Monday led me to not be able to eat properly for 4 days - ended up eating broccoli soup basically! but my appetite and ability to eat is slowly coming back! Hopefully next week, the last week will be easier! Then I can start reintroducing things!

11/02/2026

A little bit more from Holly;

Hi, I’m Holly Barber;

I’m a Working Equitation and dressage rider and trainer in Norfolk.

I’ve competed for Great Britain 15 times in Working Equitation; my main horse is Mistral D’Atela who is a 10 year old purebred Lusitano.

This year we are hoping to be selected to compete at the World Championships in Jerez in September. I have been working with Sophie for 2 years to be the fittest and strongest I can be to work and compete at my best.

10/02/2026

Introducing Holly – Working Equitation Extraordinaire

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Holly for around 17 years now (I think, don’t tell anyone we are that old!) ever since I spent a summer working with her and her mum! Over the years, I’ve stayed in touch and spent plenty of time training alongside them, so it was fantastic when Holly recently reached out wanting to get fitter and stronger for the World Championships.

Holly is a true talent in working equitation. When she’s not riding one-handed, you’ll find her riding sideways, ba****ck, or performing incredible routines with her partner. She travels extensively across the UK, balancing training, teaching, and competing, and when she’s not busy with that, she’s wowing audiences; most recently at the Horse of the Year Show.

Off the horse, Holly loves a hot beach holiday, and I can’t say I’m surprised she enjoys a good sunbathing session after everything she does. She’s also a devoted dog mum to her whippet, Ziggy, who idolises her. They love long walks (always finishing with coffee and cake!) and have even started exploring a little agility together.

Working with Holly is an absolute joy and definitely full of laughs (though I’ll admit she’s not quite as balanced on the ground as she is in the saddle!). It’s been amazing to see her strength and fitness improve alongside all her incredible equestrian achievements.

Holly truly embodies skill, dedication, and fun; both in and out of the saddle, and we couldn’t be more excited to have her as a brand ambassador.

09/02/2026

🐎 2026: The Year of the Horse (time for some old photos too!)

Horses have shaped my life for as long as I can remember. From childhood, they became my path; running a large yard in Cambridge, working with rescue horses and behaviour, and building my world around them.

In a strange turn of events, an accident sent me down a long, winding road that led me here. Back at school I always said I wanted to be a physio… I guess I’m nearly there.

The Year of the Horse feels fitting - resilience, movement, strength, and finding your way back, even when the path changes.

Here’s to horses, hard lessons, and doing what we love!

Stay tuned for the next BA announcement tomorrow!

08/02/2026

14 days of AIP elimination done ✅

My meals had looked a lot like this; fish, greens and sweet potato or similar.

I’ve lost 6kg in 14 days. This hasn’t been about losing weight but about feeling better. I had my period this week and it was the easiest period I’ve ever had - normally it’s around 7 days, super heavy and painful. This time; 4 days and only one day of pain - which I took 1000mg of naproxen for. Period days normally result in 4000mg of naproxen and taking time off work!

Whether it’s the diet or the fact I’ve taken progesterone for a couple of months I don’t really know.

Energy is getting better, my mood is getting better and my generalised pain isn’t as bad as it was. Sleep is still up and down.

Another 14 days of elimination and the I can start to add things back in.

08/02/2026

Couldn’t not jump on this trend as it’s so funny!

Anyway Hi, I’m Sophie -
I Help people get back to moving, living, and feeling like themselves again 💪🧠

I’m a personal trainer specialising in stroke recovery & injury rehab - celebrating the small wins, the wobbly first steps, and the big “I DID THAT” moments.

Aside from being in the gym, my days involve fresh air, muddy boots, a naughty spaniel, and the occasional horse-powered reset 🐶🐎

Progress over perfection. Always.

06/02/2026

A little bit more about Caroline, from the wonderful lady herself;

I’m Caroline Wells, and one of Sophie’s more mature clients - the big 60 this year! I have been riding since childhood and only really started taking it seriously following a bad riding accident where my horse fell on the road crushing my leg with the outcome of breaking my ankle and navicular, fracturing almost every other bone in my right foot and a dislocation; the upshot of which I was told I would be lucky if I could walk again - let alone ride. The bones in my foot were never set properly which left me with a permanent limp, and I believe that this is a large part of the reason I have ongoing lower back issues.

Having been told I probably wouldn’t be able to walk or ride again - loving a challenge - I got back on a horse and never looked back.

With my previous horse I competed up to Advanced Medium at BD and my current horse has been training to a higher level, but unfortunately my back injury took hold and I ended up on crutches. With Sophie’s help, I am now walking better than ever, building my strength and stamina, we are working at building the strength around my injury and, most importantly to me - I am back riding and hope to be out competing in the near future.

When I first saw Sophie I could barely walk. She has helped me enormously to get where I am today.

05/02/2026

So excited to welcome Caroline to my growing team of brand ambassadors 🤍

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Caroline for a while now, and she truly embodies what Equilibria Recovery & Performance is all about.

After dealing with long-term back pain, Caroline committed to her recovery and performance journey, learning how to manage her pain, move better, and build resilience. Even after a small setback, she’s getting back in the saddle, feeling stronger and more confident, with her sights set firmly on returning to dressage competition 💪✨

These gorgeous photos are of her horse Domingo (Sporting Monarch) - the perfect partner as they head into this next chapter together 🐎

Caroline loves to go on holiday to Yorkshire and walking with her husband and Dalmatian Bollinger (aptly named after her favourite champagne!)

So proud of the work we’ve done and excited for what’s ahead 💫



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