Something new is coming for jockey athletes in 2026…
A live, 12-week program built to PROGRESS YOU TOWARDS BEING race-ready; stronger, CONDITIONED & sharper than ever.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
TRAIN. LEARN. CONNECT. PERFORM.
Equestrian Athletes first live online training program designed for up & coming jockey athletes.
Over 12 weeks, you’ll train like an athlete, learn how to fuel for performance & stay accountable through a high-performance community.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Train with performance-driven programming built for racing.
WEEKLY LIVE COACHING CALLS
Q&A, education sessions & feedback directly from your coach.
ATHLETE COMMUNITY HUB
Share wins, training clips & recipes with riders chasing the same goals.
LEADERBOARD ACCOUNTABILITY
See your progress. Compete. Stay motivated. Become the athlete your sport demands.
WHO’S IT FOR
Apprentice jockeys currently in training.
Riders preparing for NZTR apprentice testing.
Anyone wanting to build the physical capacity to handle track work, trials & build towards race-day demands.
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to feel strong at race weight, confident through every stride, and ready for the demands of your sport, this is for you.
WHY IT’S Different
Created by Jessie Turney, Director of Performance at Equestrian Athletes. Strength & Conditioning Coach specialising in power-based equestrian sports.
Built from years of experience coaching riders through strength, conditioning & nutrition to perform at elite levels.
“Training with EA meant I could walk at race weight feeling strong, fit & confident in every trial.”
— Brig, NZTR Recruitment Coordinator & Former Apprentice Jockey
JOIN THE EARLY WAITLIST & BE THE FIRST TO KNOW WHEN DOORS OPEN IN 2026
“Everything we deliver at Equestrian Athletes is framed around building you into a high-performing athlete, with riding as your sport expression.
riding skill comes from time on the horse, while strength & conditioning builds the physical underpinnings that allow those skills to be expressed at the highest level.”
FAQ
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Yes. To build raw strength & explosive power, you’ll need access to a gym; or at minimum, a solid set of weights & equipment at home.
Performance demands load, variation & progression. That’s why we program with tools that allow us to progressively develop the physical qualities riders need in the saddle.
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No, this online performance team is open to all aspiring & current apprentice Jockeys.
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2026 be the first to know when doors open by signing up to the waitlist.
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There will be progressions (harder variations) and Regressions (easier variations) of each exercise to cater for those wanting to enter the industry to those already working on the track.
