Resistance is the First Step to Change

It's time we truly focus on ourselves as athletes, not only for our own gain, but most importantly, our horses.

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The Performance Hub

The Performance Hub was born from Dee So’oialo’s (EQ BANDS™ Founder) ambition to create an environment of performance for both horse and rider; a central base where ideas and practitioner expertise collaborate and implement multiple elements needed for the equestrian athlete. We offer a Hub for world class performance through trainers, practitioners and facilities.

The Performance Hub is the birthplace of EQ BANDS™—riding bands designed to enhance rider stability and communication on and crucially off the horse. It also serves as the central training ground for the bands, offering both on- and off-horse sessions, as well as our Accredited EQ Bands Coaches Courses.

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  • Tried and Tested

    'Similar but never quite the same'.

    The original bands for on and off horse performance, used used by countless leading riders and coaches worldwide.

    Featured in Horse and Hound for performance and used daily by professional and amateur riders. The bands have been made using the finest of quality materials, whilst being tried, tested and developed by some of the very best riders, trainers and experts.

  • Sustainability

    Fabric over plastic. Not only due to the very nature of the sport and considerations such as spurs and boots, but the ability to have products that are re useable, washable and therefore a long service life is something that is very important to The Hub team.

    We will always seek to continually improve in this area. We also offer a 2 year guarantee on all products.

  • Challenging Normal

    "Resistance is the first step to change"
    There are many wonderful 'traditions' in equestrian sport, but without development and therefore change, our sport will not grow. I specifically chose some of the most resistant of riders to try the bands and every single one after asked how they could buy them. I couldn't ask much better than that and we hope you love them as much as we all do.