Our Team

Paulo Figueira, Fitness Program Manager/CPT

Paulo is a Certified Personal Trainer and the Fitness Program Manager for Team Eques and EqueSoul Fitness. He is actively responsible for the content management within EqueSoul in addition to delivering the majority of the private and group fitness classes available onsite (in the Fitness Studio) located within the Team Eques training and livery yard. Paulo is also actively enrolled to achieve his Level 4 Nutritional Certification. He shares a deep passion for fitness and nutrition in addition to being the, "head of humor," at the yard. When asked why he became a PT, Paulo replied, "I knew I could help people." He is everything you would want from your PT.

Nicole Nason, CEO/Co-Founder

Nicole is a deeply passionate lifelong equestrian who has spent the whole of her professional career in the fitness and wellness industry. Consulting across 27 countries over the last 20 years, she was acutely aware of the evolution sports specific training was undergoing. Frustrated that this evolution had not yet taken hold in equestrianism, she was ultimately compelled to contribute by applying her personal and professional expertise to create a digital fitness solution. Nicole believes equestrians can not only improve their skill as a rider through fitness, she believes improved fitness delivers a more ethically sound ride for the horse. By elevating proprioception, mobility and core strength regardless of discipline, age, or ability, EqueSoul delivers for horses and riders.

Nick Nason, Legal Council/Co-Founder

Nick is solicitor, owner of Edgewater Legal and Co-Founder of Team Eques and EqueSoul Fitness. In addition to his love of the law, Nick has been an athlete and avid fitness enthusiast his entire life. Some of his favourite sports are football, rugby, cricket and cycling. He once cycled the route of the First Crusade from London to Jerusalem across 11 countries in just under 10 weeks. Nick and Nicole met during their time living and working in Egypt. Together, they have embarked on launching their own respective businesses, starting a family and bringing EqueSoul Fitness to life.

Lotte Kraus, Consultant/Equine & Equestrian Physio/Biomedical Scientist

Lotte Kraus is a highly esteemed product manager specializing in data-driven concept in sports. With a background in Human and Equine Physiotherapy and a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering, she is at the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in sports technology. With an unwavering commitment to innovation and optimizing horse-rider partnerships, Lotte has been running a clinic since 2018 that focuses on research and development projects on the rehabilitation of sport horses. Her expertise makes her a sought-after consultant in equestrian sports technology and biomechanics.

Our Partners

CATALYSTXL

CatalystXL is a technology company of innovators who developed a SaaS product that delivers amazing digital experiences with our easy-to-launch, easy-to-manage mobile-first cloud platform. Their mission to ensure our clients and their employees, customers, and partners become exponentially smarter, genuinely connected, and profoundly productive with our digital experience platform, Cardware™. Team Eques and EqueSoul Fitness feel deeply grateful for the support and coaching CatalystXL has provided during our app developement. We can not recommend them highly enough.

HARTPURY

Team Eques (parent company of EqueSoul Fitness), partnered up with Hartpury University in March of 2023 to execute the first ever percussive therapy study on horses. Led by Dr. Gillian Tabor, data regarding the safety and effectiveness of this unique therapy was collected and is currently under review for possible publication. Once the data is made available, the full white paper will be made accessible.

REDPOST

Redpost began in 1992, when the Tuff family came to Devon and opened a small tack, riding wear, and feed store. Today, Redpost is the premier equine and country shopping destination in the South West and online, reaching customers across the globe. Stocking a huge range, with everything you need for equestrian and country life, Redpost is proud to be family-run and independent. Team Eques and EqueSoul Fitness are proud to partner with such a passionate and industry friendly company. Ben and his team are true equestrians and are committed to delivering an innovative and quality experience for fellow riders.

AWSTREAMS

AW streams is a full-service creative agency that has helped other clients with a variety of online marketing needs. With more than 10 years of knowledge and expertise of building brands and helping them succeed in design and code clean websites and apps.

THERABODY

Therabody is a pioneer in the wellness technology space, developing products and services that optimize human performance and unlock the body's natural ability to achieve health and well-being. Their mission is to provide effective natural solutions needed to take charge of your daily wellness. They've combined education, innovation, and over a decade of pioneering within the tech wellness space to make wellness more accessible for everybody.

NASM and AFAA

NASM, puts fitness and wellness professionals on a path towards success by providing the tools and resources they need to meet the industry's demands. From updated content to the latest advice from the industry's top Master Instructors, we value a personalized approach to course work. They have certified over 1.4 million fitness professionals around the world. As one of the largest global fitness content creators and course generators, our subject matter experts consult with our Governing Board on an ongoing basis. The NASM Certification Governing Board (NASM-CGB) operates independently to set policies for governance of the Certified Personal Trainer program and the AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor program. They have the responsibility of oversight over all credentials and recertification/renewal decisions, including governance, eligibility standards and the development, administration and scoring of assessment instruments. EqueSoul Fitness is deeply proud to be an approved education provider for NASM and AFAA. This has allowed our programming to not only be the first internationally approved equestrian fitness programming, but it means we can also educate personal trainers and fitness professionals around the world on how to best train equestrian clients.