Welcome To Leigh Equestrian Performance Lab

Ride Regulated. Ride Regenerated.

The neuroscience of elite riding performance and recovery — powered by Dr. Trish Leigh & Co. and delivered in partnership with Leigh Brain & Spine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Where Brain Meets Body in Motion

Every confident, connected ride begins in a well-regulated nervous system.

At Leigh Equestrian Performance Lab, we help Raleigh–Durham area riders build calm focus, balance, and precision in the saddle.

Whether you’re competing at the top level or returning from a riding-related back or neck injury, our science-based programs help you perform — and recover — at your highest potential.

Serving riders across:

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Ride Regulated | Peak Performance

Train your brain for smoother communication and sharper reaction.

Our neuro-equestrian performance training programs combine advanced brain-mapping and neuro-training to improve timing, focus, and emotional composure.

Riders experience steadier hands, stronger posture, and effortless connection — ideal for dressage, jumpers, eventing, and hunters.

Ride Regenerated | Recovery & Rehab

Rebuild strength, restore energy, and relieve pain.

Our rider-specific recovery protocols address back pain, neck pain, fatigue, and muscular strain caused by repetitive riding stress or falls.

By pairing regenerative technology with neuroscience-based regulation, we accelerate healing and help you return to the barn stronger than ever.

Powered by Dr. Trish Leigh & Co. + Leigh Brain & Spine

Created by cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Trish Leigh, the Leigh Equestrian Performance Lab bridges equestrian sport and brain-body science.

All services are delivered at Leigh Brain & Spine in Chapel Hill, the Triangle’s leading center for neuroscience-based performance and recovery.

We proudly serve the greater Raleigh-Durham area, including Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, Pittsboro, Southern Pines, Pinehurst, and Tryon.