Menstrual Cycle Research & What It Means for Female Riders & Their Horses

How much does your menstrual cycle really impact your riding, training, and even your horse’s response to you?

In this episode, I dive into the latest research on menstrual cycle phases and sports performance — from systematic reviews on strength and endurance, to equestrian-specific studies looking at how riders experience cycle symptoms in the saddle.

You’ll hear:

What the science actually says (sample sizes, methods, findings)

Why some phases may bring shifts in energy, coordination, or recovery

How your mood, body, and nervous system during different phases might affect your horse’s behaviour

The four questions every rider should ask:
1️⃣ What’s going on with me?
2️⃣ What’s going on with my horse?
3️⃣ What’s going on between us?
4️⃣ What’s going on in the environment?

This isn’t about making excuses. It’s about riding smarter, respecting your biology, and building deeper connection with your horse.

✨ Practical takeaways:

Simple ways to track your cycle

How to adapt training and recovery phase by phase

Tools to support energy, focus, and emotional regulation

💬 I’d love to hear from you:
What have you noticed about how your cycle affects your riding? Drop a comment below — let’s learn together.

👉 If you want to go deeper, join my free Female Rider Code community on Skool.

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