CHUKKA WELLNESS
India Parker-Smith, a native of Sussex, England, has always had a passion for sports and physical activity. Growing up around horses, she competed in Eventing representing her Pony Club and School. Additionally, she represented her County in Netball, Cross Country Running, and Athletics, with her preferred races being the 400m and 800m.
In 2015, India began working at Chelsea Football Club where she had the opportunity to work with various business leaders and athletes. However, it was after a trip to Argentina when she reignited her love for riding, that she decided to combine her love for horses with her passion for fitness.
This led her to create Chukka Wellness, a fitness company dedicated to helping equestrians improve their overall health and performance. India has developed a variety of online and offline services, aimed at assisting equestrians of all levels, to achieve their goals of becoming more supple, stable, and strong in the saddle.
THE POLO CLINIC
The clinics at Chukka Wellness can be customized to cater to the specific needs of polo. The main goal of India Parker-Smith is to educate equestrian athletes on how to strengthen their bodies to prevent injuries and prolong their riding career.
During a typical 2-hour clinic tailored for polo players, the following elements are covered:
- A mobility and activation warm-up, where riders are taught about the benefits of specific movements and how they can improve their bodies.
- An assessment of each rider's biomechanics using posture-correcting bands to identify any imbalances or areas of improvement.
- A 45-minute low-impact movement class focused on exercises that mimic the movement patterns specific to polo.
- An overview of how nutrition can be used for energy, focus, and recovery, along with complimentary snacks.
- A 15-minute stretching session for improving flexibility and reducing the risk of injury.
It's worth noting that the clinics are generally 2 hours in length but can be adjusted to meet the group size and specific requests of their clients.
CONTACT
If you would like to book your session or get more information:
india@chukkawellness.co.uk
India Parker-Smith from Chukka Wellness with Camila Mejía Posada, founder of Krono Polo
