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Build a Partnership that Brings Out the Best in Both of YouBuild a Partnership that Brings Out the Best in Both of You
Answer a few questions to receive guidance tailored to you and your horse

Build a Partnership that Brings Out the Best in Both of You

Personalized show-jumping guidance designed around your level, your horse, and the partnership you are building together.
Personalized show-jumping guidance designed around your level, your horse, and the partnership you are building together.
  • Understand your horse and strengthen your connection
  • Build confidence, rhythm, and consistency
  • Know what to work on next
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Created byRomain Sottas
Romain Sottas is an international show-jumping rider who has competed up to 5★ level, a two-time Swiss Champion in the Junior and Young Rider categories, and a Swiss Olympic certified coach. His experience includes working alongside leading riders such as Willy Melliger and Pius Schwizer, developing young horses, and coaching riders internationally. His approach is built on a simple principle: Connection → Confidence → Performance.
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20 min • Rhythm & Connection

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Answer a few questions to receive guidance tailored to you and your horse
More than riding progress

A better relationship changes everything

EquiBond Coach helps you approach each session with a clear purpose. Your guidance is shaped by your riding level, your horse’s experience, your recent work, and the feedback you provide.

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A meaningful step forward

You made space for 5 thoughtful moments with your horse this week.

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Understand where you are today

Start with your riding level, your horse’s experience, and what you have actually reported.

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Focus on one priority at a time

Know what to work on next, with one clear intention for each session.

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Progress without unnecessary pressure

Keep your horse’s comfort and confidence first, and adapt to the feedback you provide.

Your partnership, supported

Romain’s guidance, made personal to your horse

EquiBond Coach turns Romain’s relationship-first approach into simple, guided riding sessions. Each session focuses on the next useful step for the rider-horse partnership, using only the information that is actually known.

Build a Partnership that Brings Out the Best in Both of YouBuild a Partnership that Brings Out the Best in Both of You
Answer a few questions to receive guidance tailored to you and your horse

Build a Partnership that Brings Out the Best in Both of You

Personalized show-jumping guidance designed around your level, your horse, and the partnership you are building together.
Personalized show-jumping guidance designed around your level, your horse, and the partnership you are building together.
  • Understand your horse and strengthen your connection
  • Build confidence, rhythm, and consistency
  • Know what to work on next
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Created byRomain Sottas
Romain Sottas is an international show-jumping rider who has competed up to 5★ level, a two-time Swiss Champion in the Junior and Young Rider categories, and a Swiss Olympic certified coach. His experience includes working alongside leading riders such as Willy Melliger and Pius Schwizer, developing young horses, and coaching riders internationally. His approach is built on a simple principle: Connection → Confidence → Performance.
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Hero image

Today's Session

20 min • Rhythm & Connection

Continue session
Answer a few questions to receive guidance tailored to you and your horse
More than riding progress

A better relationship changes everything

EquiBond Coach helps you approach each session with a clear purpose. Your guidance is shaped by your riding level, your horse’s experience, your recent work, and the feedback you provide.

Feature image

A meaningful step forward

You made space for 5 thoughtful moments with your horse this week.

school

Understand where you are today

Start with your riding level, your horse’s experience, and what you have actually reported.

emoji_events

Focus on one priority at a time

Know what to work on next, with one clear intention for each session.

favorite

Progress without unnecessary pressure

Keep your horse’s comfort and confidence first, and adapt to the feedback you provide.

Your partnership, supported

Romain’s guidance, made personal to your horse

EquiBond Coach turns Romain’s relationship-first approach into simple, guided riding sessions. Each session focuses on the next useful step for the rider-horse partnership, using only the information that is actually known.

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Pre-Ride Mindset

Warm-Up Routine

Today's Session

20 min • Rhythm & Connection

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Post-Ride Reflection

Including everything you need to succeed:

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A separate profile for each horse

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Keep each horse’s experience, recent work, and confirmed feedback separate.

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Guided mounted sessions

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Follow clear instructions for preparation, riding, and reflection with your horse.

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One clear priority at a time

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Focus on one useful quality, with one main intention before each passage.

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Approved exercises and technical setups

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Use technical setups and distances only from the approved EquiBond exercise library.

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Progression grounded in your feedback

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Shape the next step around what you confirm was actually completed and experienced.

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Safety and horse welfare first

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Put comfort, confidence, and readiness before difficulty, and stop when safety calls for it.

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Expert tips for technique, care, and partnership

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Learn practical advice on riding, horse care, and building a lasting, positive connection.

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Goal setting to keep your passion and progress alive

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Set, track, and achieve personal riding goals for you and your horse, big or small.

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A path that protects your passion

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Keep joy and curiosity at the centre of your journey, wherever you and your horse want to go.

Created by Romain Sottas

“Real progress begins when the relationship comes first.”

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Romain Sottas

Romain Sottas is an international show-jumping rider who has competed up to 5★ level, a two-time Swiss Champion in the Junior and Young Rider categories, and a Swiss Olympic certified coach. His experience includes working alongside leading riders such as Willy Melliger and Pius Schwizer, developing young horses, and coaching riders internationally. His approach is built on a simple principle: Connection → Confidence → Performance.

Romain Sottas is an international show-jumping rider who has competed up to 5★ level, a two-time Swiss Champion in the Junior and Young Rider categories, and a Swiss Olympic certified coach. His experience includes working alongside leading riders such as Willy Melliger and Pius Schwizer, developing young horses, and coaching riders internationally.

His approach is built on a simple principle: Connection → Confidence → Performance.

Learn through Romain’s relationship-first approach

Build trust and a more attentive partnership
Communicate with greater clarity and feel
Master foundational riding techniques
Develop confidence for both rider and horse
Choose goals that reflect your own journey
Move through difficult moments with patience and perspective
Keep passion and enjoyment at the heart of riding
Prepare for important moments, including competition if it matters to you
Track your personal progress over time
Foster a positive, growth-oriented approach
GUIDANCE ROOTED IN ROMAIN’S APPROACH

Thoughtful support for the partnership you have today

Your experience is personalized around Romain’s relationship-first coaching approach—so the guidance stays relevant to you, your horse, and the life you share together.

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Personalized Flatwork Confidence Session

Session • 15 min
Strengthen your connection with your horse through targeted flatwork exercises. This session adapts to your current skill level and your horse’s temperament, building confidence and harmony in every ride.
What to do
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Mindful Warm-Up
3 min
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Rhythm & Relaxation
4 min
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Transitions Practice
5 min
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Connection & Contact
4 min
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Cool Down & Reflection
3 min
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How it works

Begin with the partnership you have today

A flexible starting point for a more confident, connected journey

Onboarding Quiz

What is your main focus with your riding right now?

Building a stronger partnership with my horse
Improving my riding technique
Gaining confidence in the saddle
Preparing for a competition or event
1

Tell us about you and your horse

Share your riding level, your horse’s experience, your recent work, and how you both feel today.

Your Plan

Week 1

Foundations of Partnership

Establishing Trust
Basic Groundwork Skills
Rider Position Basics
Post-Ride Reflection
Week 2Upcoming

Building Confidence & Performance

2

Receive a session adapted to your current situation

Start with one useful priority based on what is actually known about your partnership.

Today, October 26

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Pre-Ride Mindset

Activity • 3 min

Warm-Up Routine

Exercise • 5 min

Rhythm & Connection

Session • 20 min

Post-Ride Reflection

Journal • 4 min

3

Follow clear, progressive guidance

Prepare, ride, and adjust one step at a time, with comfort and safety first.

Your Progress

Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

49.2 ms

as of Oct 21

JulyOctober

Sleep Duration

32.7 hours

as of Oct 21

JulyOctober
4

Share what actually happened and prepare the next step

Confirm what you completed and how it felt, so the next session builds on reliable feedback.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

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Join over 1,000,000 people achieving their goals on Studio

Whatever your goal, find a life-changing app on Studio

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The app is beyond compare! Best ever! I mean, this is like a Ferrari engine when I'm used to driving a tractor.
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It's blown my mind

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The coaching is phenomenal

I use AI every day in my work and I absolutely love the app. The coaching is phenomenal. I've done multiple programs, but this is by far the best experience.
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Worth every penny

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FAQ

Questions about your journey, answered

Who is this app for?
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What will I learn in this app?
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How much time do I need to dedicate to this app?
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Is this app suitable for beginners?
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How personalized is the experience?
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Does EquiBond Coach replace an in-person professional?
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Begin where you are

Give your partnership the attention it deserves

Start where you are today and discover the next useful step for you and your horse.

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I'm short on time and only have about 5 minutes to ride today. Can you update my activities?
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Absolutely! I'll adjust today's session to focus on a brief warm-up and a few quality transitions, so you and your horse can still make progress and end on a positive note.
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Including everything you need to succeed

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A separate profile for each horse

keyboard_arrow_down

Keep each horse’s experience, recent work, and confirmed feedback separate.

directions_run

Guided mounted sessions

keyboard_arrow_down

Follow clear instructions for preparation, riding, and reflection with your horse.

insights

One clear priority at a time

keyboard_arrow_down

Focus on one useful quality, with one main intention before each passage.

psychology

Approved exercises and technical setups

keyboard_arrow_down

Use technical setups and distances only from the approved EquiBond exercise library.

fact_check

Progression grounded in your feedback

keyboard_arrow_down

Shape the next step around what you confirm was actually completed and experienced.

event_note

Safety and horse welfare first

keyboard_arrow_down

Put comfort, confidence, and readiness before difficulty, and stop when safety calls for it.

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Expert tips for technique, care, and partnership

keyboard_arrow_down

Learn practical advice on riding, horse care, and building a lasting, positive connection.

star

Goal setting to keep your passion and progress alive

keyboard_arrow_down

Set, track, and achieve personal riding goals for you and your horse, big or small.

favorite

A path that protects your passion

keyboard_arrow_down

Keep joy and curiosity at the centre of your journey, wherever you and your horse want to go.

Created by Romain Sottas

“Real progress begins when the relationship comes first.”

R

Romain Sottas

Romain Sottas is an international show-jumping rider who has competed up to 5★ level, a two-time Swiss Champion in the Junior and Young Rider categories, and a Swiss Olympic certified coach. His experience includes working alongside leading riders such as Willy Melliger and Pius Schwizer, developing young horses, and coaching riders internationally. His approach is built on a simple principle: Connection → Confidence → Performance.

Romain Sottas is an international show-jumping rider who has competed up to 5★ level, a two-time Swiss Champion in the Junior and Young Rider categories, and a Swiss Olympic certified coach. His experience includes working alongside leading riders such as Willy Melliger and Pius Schwizer, developing young horses, and coaching riders internationally.

His approach is built on a simple principle: Connection → Confidence → Performance.

Learn through Romain’s relationship-first approach

Build trust and a more attentive partnership
Communicate with greater clarity and feel
Master foundational riding techniques
Develop confidence for both rider and horse
Choose goals that reflect your own journey
Move through difficult moments with patience and perspective
Keep passion and enjoyment at the heart of riding
Prepare for important moments, including competition if it matters to you
Track your personal progress over time
Foster a positive, growth-oriented approach
GUIDANCE ROOTED IN ROMAIN’S APPROACH

Thoughtful support for the partnership you have today

Your experience is personalized around Romain’s relationship-first coaching approach—so the guidance stays relevant to you, your horse, and the life you share together.

fitness_center

Personalized Flatwork Confidence Session

Session • 15 min
Strengthen your connection with your horse through targeted flatwork exercises. This session adapts to your current skill level and your horse’s temperament, building confidence and harmony in every ride.
What to do
wb_sunny
Mindful Warm-Up
3 min
chevron_right
music_note
Rhythm & Relaxation
4 min
chevron_right
swap_vert
Transitions Practice
5 min
chevron_right
spa
Connection & Contact
4 min
chevron_right
wb_sunny
Cool Down & Reflection
3 min
chevron_right
How it works

Begin with the partnership you have today

A flexible starting point for a more confident, connected journey

Onboarding Quiz

What is your main focus with your riding right now?

Building a stronger partnership with my horse
Improving my riding technique
Gaining confidence in the saddle
Preparing for a competition or event
1

Tell us about you and your horse

Share your riding level, your horse’s experience, your recent work, and how you both feel today.

Your Plan

Week 1

Foundations of Partnership

Establishing Trust
Basic Groundwork Skills
Rider Position Basics
Post-Ride Reflection
Week 2Upcoming

Building Confidence & Performance

2

Receive a session adapted to your current situation

Start with one useful priority based on what is actually known about your partnership.

Today, October 26

6
V

Pre-Ride Mindset

Activity • 3 min

Warm-Up Routine

Exercise • 5 min

Rhythm & Connection

Session • 20 min

Post-Ride Reflection

Journal • 4 min

3

Follow clear, progressive guidance

Prepare, ride, and adjust one step at a time, with comfort and safety first.

Your Progress

Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

49.2 ms

as of Oct 21

JulyOctober

Sleep Duration

32.7 hours

as of Oct 21

JulyOctober
4

Share what actually happened and prepare the next step

Confirm what you completed and how it felt, so the next session builds on reliable feedback.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

starstarstarstarstar

Join over 1,000,000 people achieving their goals on Studio

Whatever your goal, find a life-changing app on Studio

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The app is beyond compare!

The app is beyond compare! Best ever! I mean, this is like a Ferrari engine when I'm used to driving a tractor.
D
starstarstarstarstar
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Verified Studio customer
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It's blown my mind

I love the app - it's blown my mind actually. I don't know how you've managed to make it so personalised but congratulations - it's just superb. I love how simple and uncomplicated it is (and very effective).
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The coaching is phenomenal

I use AI every day in my work and I absolutely love the app. The coaching is phenomenal. I've done multiple programs, but this is by far the best experience.
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Brilliant app! Five stars are not enough! I cannot recommend this app more highly!
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This app is everything that I have been looking for

This app is everything that I have been looking for because it feels so personalized. I'm trying to accomplish extraordinary change in my life and that is exactly what I needed. Nothing but positive feedback from me, thank you again!
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Worth every penny

I have been using the app for over a month and it is proving to be worth every penny by providing personalized support, strategies and education in a structured environment that has really helped me to stay focused. It's a phenomenal tool!
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I want to sincerely thank you for creating this product. I have not been a huge fan of AI in general, but this use case is exceptional. It's making a huge difference for me.
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I'm only on day 4, but I already feel like the weight of the world has been lifted off my shoulders. Thank you for creating this app! It's already making such a difference <3
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I am blown away

I went in with no expectations really. I've been in online coaching for 15 years professionally, and I know how hard it is to deliver something that is accessible and progressive. I am blown away.
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I feel like I accomplished more in the past 4 weeks than I did the past 10 years. I'm amazed by what you were able to pull off with Studio and I hope more people benefit from it.
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Verified Studio customer
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FAQ

Questions about your journey, answered

Who is this app for?
expand_more
What will I learn in this app?
expand_more
How much time do I need to dedicate to this app?
expand_more
Is this app suitable for beginners?
expand_more
How personalized is the experience?
expand_more
Does EquiBond Coach replace an in-person professional?
expand_more
Begin where you are

Give your partnership the attention it deserves

Start where you are today and discover the next useful step for you and your horse.