Relivo ambassador Maja Primdahl on young horses, consistency, and life in the Netherlands

About Maja

Maja Primdahl is 32 years old and has lived and worked in the Netherlands for ten years. There, she runs a stable together with her boyfriend and his family, focusing on training and developing young, talented horses for higher levels.

Riding has been a part of her life from the very beginning. She grew up in a horse-loving family where both parents and a sister rode, and she was in the saddle before she could even walk. Today, horses are both her profession and her lifestyle—and a daily lesson in patience, discipline, and emotional control.

We asked Maja ten questions about her journey, what consistency actually means in practice, and which routines make the biggest difference to her performance.

Who are you and what do you do today?

My name is Maja Primdahl, and I am 32 years old. I have been living and working in the Netherlands for ten years. I work as a professional rider and run a stable together with my boyfriend and his family.

How did your riding journey begin—and what was it about horses that hooked you?

I grew up in a "horse family" where both my parents and one of my sisters are interested in horses and ride. I think I started riding before I could even walk!

Competition took off in my late teens, and I’ve been hooked ever since. Riding and horses are both a sport and a lifestyle. I dedicate my life to horses, but they also give so much back.

Horses have taught me to take responsibility, to be consistent, and to have discipline, patience, and humility—as well as emotional control.

When did you realize that riding was something you wanted to pursue seriously?

I think I’ve always known that horses would have a place in my life. But I believe it was when I produced a young horse to a higher level myself for the first time that I realized this is what I want to commit to.

That is what I am truly passionate about—developing and bringing out talented horses.

What challenges have been the hardest along the way—mentally or physically?

It is both a mentally and physically demanding sport, and I have experienced both aspects.

I think that the older I get and the more confident I become in myself and the knowledge I possess, the easier the mental side becomes.

The physical side has perhaps become a bit more difficult as I get older. I’ve had a few falls over the years that I can still feel and have to take care of today.

You describe yourself as a consistent rider. What does consistency mean to you in practice?

I work a lot with younger horses, aged 3–7. It’s a bit like working with children sometimes—you have to be incredibly consistent and repeat things often for them to learn. But you also have to remember to make the difficult things simple and have fun with them along the way.

That is definitely something I carry over into my everyday life. I try to be consistent in my lifestyle, in how I take care of my body, and in what I eat.

What does a really good week look like in terms of riding, training, and recovery?

We work and ride our horses six days a week with varying intensity depending on their age, so we usually have a rest day on Sundays. A rest day for us means no riding, but the stables still need to be mucked out and the horses need to be turned out and fed.

In addition to riding and stable work, I also try to get in extra training with yoga and pilates 2–3 times a week. One of my goals is to start strength training!

Which daily routines make the biggest difference to your performance and well-being?

My diet. I always try to eat well and enough. I start every morning with Relivo, of course, followed by a good breakfast.

Sleep. I am someone who functions best with a consistent sleep routine.

Movement first thing in the morning. I am lucky that my sport is my job, so I head straight out to the stables and get moving in the morning.

What are you training or building towards right now?

As I mentioned, I focus on developing and training young horses. I work in a team with my boyfriend to bring horses up to the top level of the sport.

Why did you want to partner with Relivo, and how does it help you in your daily life?

I have always been very conscious of my diet and have always tried to get the extra vitamins and nutrients needed to handle a physically demanding lifestyle. However, it often meant having a lot of different jars that I would frequently forget to take.

With Relivo, I get everything I need in one glass. It’s super simple and effective. I’ve noticed a big difference in my sleep and my energy levels throughout the day.

What advice would you give to someone who wants to develop as a rider?

Stay curious, take every opportunity you can, and don't give up. You never stop learning as a rider, and equestrianism is one of the few sports where you can keep going your whole life!

Maja's routine in brief

• Morning: Relivo followed by a proper breakfast
• Work: six days a week in the stables, with varying intensity depending on the horses' age
• Extra training: yoga and pilates 2–3 times a week
• Rest: Sunday without riding – but the stable chores are always done
• Focus: consistency in everything, from training the young horses to my own diet