Hello
My name is Rosa Dakin, founder of Equestrian Sport Science
I started Equestrian Sport Science to combine my three main passions, sport science, equestrianism, and supporting people to achieve their fitness goals. I have a wealth of experience as a rider and sport science practitioner to help you reach your potential.
About Us
Our Story
Equestrian Sport Science founded by Rosa Dakin. Rosa has a breadth of experience both in the saddle. She has ridden for over 20 years, and worked as a sport science practitioner supporting athletes from grassroots sport to international representation.
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​Rosa has both academic knowledge and practical experience in equestrian fitness. Rosa graduated in 2020 with an MSc Exercise Physiology at Loughborough University. During her time at Loughborough, Rosa immersed herself in the elite sport environment, completing a physiology placement alongside her studies which fuelled her desire to establish a support service for equestrian athletes. Rosa used the opportunity at Loughborough to complete a thesis to investigate the physiological demands of event riders during the cross-country phase of an affiliated one-day event which was later published in the Journal of Sport Sciences.
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​Rosa has worked as a Sport Scientist at the University of Birmingham supporting elite sport scholars. Her time at the University of Birmingham allowed her to build a wealth of experience in supporting athletes before establishing Equestrian Sport Science. Rosa is a member of the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Science, continuing to develop as a sport science practitioner and has completed numerous additional qualifications including Level 2 Gym Instructor, and further modules at University of Hertfordshire in Strength and Conditioning.
Our Vision
Equestrian Sport Science aim is to create a community of athletes who feel empowered to reach their goals, both in and out of the saddle.
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Riders are as much athletes as their equine counterparts, research shows time and time again that riding alone is not enough to optimise performance. Riders spend an unbelievable amount of time, energy and money on their horses to ensure they can perform to their best. It’s time riders start doing the same for themselves.
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With Equestrian Sport Science's support you will be able to find an exercise programme that suits you, your lifestyle, and your fitness goals. So whether you are starting out, or are an established athlete, we are here to support you.
Our Values
Educate
Educate riders, coaches, owners and fellow practitioners about the importance of sport science support within the equine sector.
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Educate on key topics and principles that will allow riders to understand the importance of investing in themselves as equestrian athletes.