Tight macro shot of a rider's aligned spine and engaged core in natural morning stable light, deep forest green and warm leather tones, sharp focus, 35mm lens
Tight macro shot of a rider's aligned spine and engaged core in natural morning stable light, deep forest green and warm leather tones, sharp focus, 35mm lens
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Rider Alignment

Build an Independent Seat Off-Horse

Read how competitive and recreational South African riders improved their core-to-rein connection, resolved hip stiffness, and achieved balanced saddle stability through Nova Altiora's targeted equestrian fitness program.

South African Proof

Saddle Stability Restored

We measure success by the quality of your connection. Equestrians across South Africa report immediate improvements in their horse's responsiveness once they address their own asymmetry, core weakness, and physical stiffness off the horse.

I’ve been using the Nova Altiora programme for over two months now, and I saw a remarkable difference within just three days.

The riders competing and winning on the world stage are treating themselves as athletes — and that’s exactly what this programme is about: training out of the saddle to perform better in the saddle.

I sit on 9–10 horses a day, so my body is constantly working, and I used to be stiff and sore all the time. Since starting this programme, I’m stronger, more flexible and have significantly more stamina.

I no longer need regular massages just to keep my body feeling good, and one of the biggest differences I’ve noticed is that I don’t get to my last horse feeling like a sack of potatoes! I can stay strong and effective throughout the day and give every horse the best of me.

My position has improved, my flexibility and stamina have increased, and my coaches immediately noticed the difference in my riding too.

I’ve now also started putting some of my junior riders who are weaker or struggle with their seat and position onto the programme, and I’m already seeing a difference in them.One of the things I love most about the Nova Altiora programme is that the workouts aren’t brutal.

There’s no heavy weightlifting or exhausting workouts that leave you feeling even more burnt out.

After a long day of riding, the last thing I want to do is completely exhaust my body. Instead, the programme incorporates stretching, mobility and controlled strength exercises throughout the sessions.

They’re challenging enough to make a difference, but they don’t leave you feeling destroyed. In fact, I usually finish a session feeling looser, stronger and genuinely better in my body.

For riders who are already spending hours in the saddle, I think that makes such a differen

Daena Horne: professional work rider and coach

94%

report improved stability

3 weeks

to feel clearer communication

100%

equestrian biomechanics

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