How Female Riders Can Unlock Their True Power | Nika Vorster | Heal Yourself, Heal Your Horse | What Every Female Rider Needs to Hear About Strength, Hormones & Horses episode artwork

EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 2H 24M

How Female Riders Can Unlock Their True Power | Nika Vorster | Heal Yourself, Heal Your Horse | What Every Female Rider Needs to Hear About Strength, Hormones & Horses

from The Just Horse Riders Podcast · host Aaron Englander

🎙️ Episode 30 of the Just Horse Riders Podcast — hosted by Aaron Englander from Just Horse Riders — welcomes Nika Vorster, an international equine chiropractor, former GB dressage rider, and ex-flat jockey, on a mission to help a million horses by helping riders heal themselves.In this inspiring episode, Nika shares her journey from pony-club beginnings in South Africa to competing for Great Britain at Prix St Georges level, and how her work in chiropractic and biomechanics is changing the way we understand horse-and-rider wellness.We dive deep into:🐴 How mindset, nutrition, and movement affect your horse’s performance💪 Why riding alone isn’t enough to stay fit — and how to train smarter🌿 The truth about seed oils, cortisol, and rider inflammation🧘‍♀️ The link between female hormones, the menstrual cycle & equestrian performance❤️ Building connection, confidence, and communication with your horse from the ground up✨ How to read subtle pain signs, work holistically with your vet & team, and create calmer, happier horsesWhether you’re a competitive rider or love hacking on weekends, this episode will help you see that healing your horse starts with healing yourself.👇 Listen / Watch Now🎧 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/7sUBwfQNIG40hRgs8hXbKi▶️ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@JustHorseRidersOffical🌐 Find Just Horse Riders Online:Website – https://www.justhorseriders.co.uk/Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/justhorseridersInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/justhorseridersTikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@justhorseridersofficial#justhorseriders #equestrianpodcast #justhorseriderspodcast #equestrianlife #horselovers #horsemanship #femaleequestrians #animalchiropractic #dressagerider #riderfitness #equestrianwellness #horsehealth #riderhealth #nikavorster #podcastinterview

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