About The Rider Code: Your partner in equestrian sports
Discover the passion and expertise behind The Rider Code. We believe that you, as a rider, are just as much an athlete as your horse. Learn more about our journey, our values, and how we help you ride with confidence while taking your performance to the next level.
Lifelong passion
Hi I'm Daisy the founder & owner of The Rider Code. As a lifelong horse girl, equestrian and athlete, I’ve personally struggled with self-doubt, insecurity, and the feeling that my body was holding me back in the saddle. Everything changed when I discovered how physical training outside of riding could directly improve my performance in the saddle. Within just two weeks of consistent training, I noticed real, tangible results. Not only physically, but mentally as well.
That experience completely changed my perspective and sparked a passion for helping other riders experience the same transformation. I know what it feels like to want more confidence, more control, and more trust in your own body while riding, and I also know how powerful the right guidance can be.
My experience & expertise
I am certified as a rider-specialized personal trainer and nutrition advisor, as well as a mental coach for both youth and adult riders, a seat and position coach, and a specialized coach for performance anxiety through “One Switch”. In addition, I am a certified horse trainer and riding instructor through The Hercules Method, followed Alexander Technique courses (body work and ease), and I hold a college degree in child development and psychology.
This combination of education, practical experience, and lifelong involvement in the equestrian world allows me to offer complete and in-depth guidance that goes beyond standard fitness coaching. My goal is not just to help riders of all ages become fitter, but to help them become stronger, more aware, mentally resilient, and more connected to both themselves and their horse.
Why The Rider Code works different
The Rider Code was created from a deep desire to help riders reach their goals through a more complete and intentional way of training. We strongly believe that the horse is not the only athlete in the arena.
Our method is built on three essential pillars: strength, mobility, and mindset. These are just as important as training your horse, and they cannot exist without one another. To perform at your highest level, you need to train the whole rider, physically and mentally.
What makes The Rider Code different from other fitness programs is our specialized and integrated approach for riders. We can combine physical training, mental coaching, and seat and position guidance into one complete system specifically designed for the demands of equestrian sport.
We are dedicated to you not only becoming stronger and fitter, but ride with more confidence, body awareness, and less fear or tension in the saddle.
The Rider Code is here to help you unlock your full potential, both as a rider and as a person.
I can't wait to help you achieve your goals!
Kindly, Daisy
"I can’t say enough about the incredible experience I’ve had with The Rider Code. The personal coaching felt truly tailored to my needs, and the support and guidance exceeded all of my expectations. I not only became mentally more resilient , but also gained so much more confidence and control in my riding. You can really feel the passion & dedication behind everything Daisy does."
Elisabeth S.