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Halt Square is the resource to help your equestrian dreams become a reality.

Through equestrian-specific fitness and nutrition programming you'll create a body capable of supporting and reaching your goals as an equestrian athlete. FITNESS & NUTRITION FOR EQUESTRIAN ATHLETES

It takes two athletes to complete a true partnership. We prepare the equestrian body for sport, with the same priority and emphasis as the equine. We're supporting equestrian bodies throughout North America with our head-quarters located in Ontario, Canada.

08/07/2025

Last year was such a blast sponsoring and supporting these ladies, we had to do it again 😈🔥🔥

Let me introduce you all to the ladies representing Halt Square in the Canadian Open Women’s Polo Championship!!

If your an HS Athlete or anyone who would love a Saturday in the sun cheering these girls on! Please come and support!!

AUGUST 16TH

If you’re able to make it, reach out to Coach Meg and she has a gift for you!

04/22/2025

🌟 Put Your Soul into Something That Makes Other People’s Lives Better 🌟

A massive shoutout to our incredible athletes for their hard work and dedication! When I started Halt Square, I could never have imagined the positive impact we would have on both riders and their horses.

**⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW**

“Meg was recommended to me, and during our very first session, I quickly realized how good she is! She has taught me so much—helping me build the strength and awareness that is significantly improving my riding. I look forward to every session; her motivation, attention to detail (she doesn’t miss a thing!), and fun personality are the highlights of my week and have become essential to my overall training program. I highly recommend her to anyone serious about being the best they can be for their horse. Thank you, Meg!”

Thank you, Cathy! ☺️

Our sport is indeed challenging, and having a strong support system is crucial for success. If you’re ready to take your riding to the next level and experience the transformation that Cathy and many others have, I invite you to join our community at Halt Square.

👉 **Sign up today and receive 50% off your consultation session!** (offer ends April 30th) Let’s work together to elevate your skills and achieve your goals. Your journey to becoming the best you can be for your horse starts here!

- Coach Meg

02/23/2025

HS Athlete 🔥

I’m thrilled to share that Jessica received reserve high points at her show this past weekend! 🥹

Her dedication has truly shone through, as she committed to two sessions a week with me, along with solo workouts and daily mobility and stretching routines. Achieving real change in riding requires grit, and Jessica has faced both physical and mental challenges along the way. Each time she encountered obstacles, she reached out for guidance, and our team worked together and found effective solutions.

She’s now pain-free and feeling the strongest she’s ever felt in the saddle, which is significantly enhancing her performance.

I cannot wait to conduct a video analysis comparing her past performances to her latest show. 😈

Congratulations, Jess, on your hard work and well-deserved success! 🔥

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02/21/2025

HS ATHLETE shoutout

I had to repost 🔥 Athlete Chase continues to improve weekly. We adjust her program after each show. Going into the next week, we know what we need to work on before she’s back in the ring.

Highlights of this test ⬇️
⭐️ less tight
⭐️ Felt strong but relaxed

“Dobby was excellent today, winning his GP class!
I’m really happy with his progress week after week. big thank you to my team! .michelle011 for being Dobby’s emotional support human and helping him shine inside and out! Chris, thank you for the fantastic coaching and support, as always! for keeping Dobby feeling his best for pushing me to be a better athlete and for always being there!
Dobby’s journey has been such a
rewarding experience, and I’m excited for what’s ahead.”

Chase’s hard work and dedication to her performance will give her a competitive edge. Proud coach 🙋🏼‍♀️

02/20/2025

Just give it up.

It’s never going to happen.

I have been told this for 10 years, ever since I lost my heart horse, Edie. I was living my dream riding Everybody’s Darling until I tragically lost her. Every horse girl knows the high you get from that one-in-a-million horse, a feeling you will do almost anything to feel again.

I’ve had huge setbacks and heartbreaks ever since losing her, but I’ve never given up.

1. I will ride in the international ring again

2. I will create a business that supports ALL riders and gives them solutions and confidence while they chase their dreams.

I stand firmly against exclusion, bullying, and unkindness. I’ve felt this for many years, and I want to make an impact in this industry. We are all chasing the same goal, so we should be kind and support one another.

Today, I am living my dream.

I am flying to Denmark and cannot wait to share my journey with you all.

This is your reminder: BE COMMITTED.

It doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks, Go get it.

02/10/2025

HS ATHLETE

What a weekend for our HS Athletes 🔥

“Matteo was an absolute superstar in his U.S. debut! Winning his class despite the heat. I’m beyond grateful to have a horse like him.”

Chase and I have been working together for almost a year now, and the changes in her riding have blown me away. Her riding was stunning before, but if you’re a rider, you know the smallest things matter most. A slight external rotation of one foot, sitting slightly to the right, collapsing in one hip or leaning back can affect your performance substantially.

I can’t wait to see this partnership grow, along with Chase’s other two mounts 🐴🐴 Thank you Chase, for being a fantastic athlete.

02/10/2025

HS ATHLETE .winkelmann

Faultless week for Quinto Finishing his week with a top 10 placing in the 2* $10,000 1.40 class!

A fantastic round for this pair in their first
LR together
Imodo & .winkelmann clear over the
fences in the CSI 2* $32,000 1.45 Qualifier

Rupert is the definition of a true athlete,
Our sessions together aren’t easy. His programming is meant to highlight weaknesses in the saddle and strategically target and strengthen them.

Training a jumper rider is VERY different than a dressage rider. You must find a trainer who knows the difference in disciplines and what’s needed from your body to better your performance. Precision is key, as there is little room for error in the ring. If you're aiming to adjust your riding position or break a habit, it's essential to focus on rebuilding your muscle memory until these changes become instinctive.

02/10/2025

HS ATHLETE

Huge congratulations to HS Athlete Lori on completing two GP tests this past weekend!

“Very satisfying first show of the season at Global. Goals were to ride my best and enjoy my beautiful Flirt. ✔️and ✔️. Earned over 65% both days in the national Grand Prix. Super thrilled with this. Thank you coach extraordinaire, James Irwin, as well as sponsor and friend Anna Di Rezze. Would not have been able to have these amazing experiences without you guys and, of course, my love, Denis. Picture credit to Horse Sport.”

Lori was also awarded “Best Hands”

“Thank you so much to Neue Schule and Johnny Robb for the award of “Best Hands” at the Global Dressage Festivial 5. This is such an honour to be recognized for. And a tribute to coach James Irwin for continuously guiding me towards a softer, kinder hand and rein contact, directly benefitting the well being of my horses.”

I have looked up to Lori since I met her 12 years ago. Her work ethic is unlike anyone I have ever met, and her determination to ride the best she possibly can shows in everything she does. Huge congratulations, Lori. I can’t wait to see what this season brings for you and Flirt!

02/10/2025

HS ATHLETE

Congratulations to Belinda and Quincy on winning the Buffalo Wild Wings Future Challenge Prix St. Georges on Sunday!

Working with Belinda as an athlete off the horse has been an absolute honour. Belinda comes to every session ready to learn and understands the importance of training specifically for her sport. Our sport is about perfection and precision, and you must train with that exact mindset when you work out so it effortlessly transitions to your riding. Belinda’s programming changes monthly as she and her horse increase strength; I look forward to what’s to come for this magnificent pair. It’s a true honour to train and ride with Belinda Trussell.

“Belinda, a two-time Olympian and in four World Games, described Quincy as like a sports car but all business.
“One thing I think that makes a top horse is that when they’re tired or in a new environment, she’s never really been in an environment like this, and they dig deep, and she digs deep. She’s absolutely incredible, but she’s very funny. Like her personality is very much like, it’s all business, now we get down to business. You do your job, I’ll do my job. And it’s an incredible feeling, she’s so with you as a rider. It’s beautiful.
“She’s so compact yet supple and handy. That’s what is amazing about her. She reacts so quickly. You can turn on a dime, you can ask her to sit, you can ask her to go forward. She has amazing natural balance. It just feels easy for her.
“I’m grateful to have a horse like that under me. And I really feel she loves it. She loves her work. Like this morning, she actually ran on the trailer. We were like, whoa, whoa, slow down.”

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02/02/2025

TEAM”

A group of individuals who come together to achieve a common goal or objective.

This week, this word means more than just four letters.

1. We found the reasoning behind pain, imbalances, and compensation in the saddle that an athlete has not been able to understand.

This athlete has been struggling with two areas of pain in the saddle and while working out. We have found the cause and were finally able to put this rider’s mind at ease.

Our entire HS team, including the athletics trainer, athletics director, and physiotherapist, worked together and will continue to do so moving forward. Being a top jumper, there is no room for error; we will work closely with this athlete to ensure this is resolved and this rider can ride at their full potential.

2. Late in the evening, one of our athletes suffered an injury and needed immediate support.

This athlete knew to reach out to me ASAP for advice. I then contacted our team physiotherapist, who was in contact with this athlete within 10 minutes or less.

Halt Square is one of a kind.

We are 110% dedicated to our athletes’ success.
We collaborate as a cohesive team and harness each member’s unique skills and strengths.

Our support doesn’t end after their session is complete; it’s ongoing 24/7. Our horses receive this commitment, so why shouldn’t riders, too?

Thank you to my team. I couldn’t have done this without you.

Shoutout to our HS athletes; we wouldn’t be where we are today without you.

01/17/2025

HS TEAM

Our team is growing; this past year, I have realized that hiring the best in each field provides our athletes with comprehensive support crucial for their success.

A rider is no different from any other athlete, and our mission is to give equestrians the support and tools to reach their full potential.

I have watched Miguel train athletes to the very top in multiple sports. I went to him desperately looking for help 3 years ago after I was told I should quit riding because of a back injury. Miguel changed my life and always inspired me to create Halt Square. Miguel’s experience working with over 200 athletes in various sports, partnered with my experience as an athlete in multiple high-level sports and as an equestrian, makes our approach unique when it comes to training.

“Hi, my name is Miguel; I have been training pro athletes for a decade. My versatility in working with various sports like soccer, basketball, football, and volleyball is my biggest asset to equestrian athletes. Working with different sports allows me to see the human body and its athletic needs from different viewpoints to best serve athletes. I believe this skill will be an asset with equestrian athletes, and I look forward to pushing the needle forward in the sport.”

As our team grows, our high-performance athletes will see a lot more of Miguel.

Starting this winter, he will be working virtually with our international riders.

Thank you, Miguel, for changing my life and giving me another chance to pursue my dreams.

Stay tuned, more HS Team intros to come 💪

01/16/2025

Success as an athlete is often built on the small, seemingly insignificant choices made every day.

It’s in the early mornings, the meticulous attention to form, and the discipline to push through when no one is watching.

These small things may not feel important in the moment, but they lay the foundation for greatness down the road.

- Coach Meg

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