Rider's Edge

Join the conversation today with Kathleen Crandell of Kentucky Equine Research. We discuss electrolytes and particularly electrolytes with horses with EIPH. 

On today's podcast, I chat with Brian Pryor of LiteCure Laser. Listen to Brian's journey with lasers. Learn photobiomodulation and dive deep into how lasers can help you and your horse. 

Join our conversation today with Sara Marie of Shefit Bras. Sit down with us, as we talk about her journey that has led her here today. We discuss the science behind the support. Finally, Sara Marie takes us through her different bras to help you discover the best support for your riding. 

Join us today for a conversation with Larry Garner with Fly Predator. We talk about fly control around your barn, and what it takes to prepare for different type of insects including flys, mosquitos, and horseflies. 

Join the conversation today with Emily Miller. She has a dynamic conversation about the mental and physical sides of barrel racing. Emily qualified to the 2019 National Finals Rodeo. It is always a great conversation when she is around. 

On today's podcast, I talk sciencey about pain. Pain is a complex topic. I break down how pain works in the body, factors that influence pain, and actions that can be taken. Understanding how the body works will help you perform better and help you be a better steward of your health. 

Welcome to Day 867 of the quarantine. Time to dig a little deeper and do some reassessing. Where are you with your physical fitness for riding? How are you managing your horse's time? Let's talk about reassessing your overall health as well.  

Join me today as one word keeps coming around to me: Perspective. In this brave new world we live in, let's pause and sit with the word Perspective. I hope this conversation brings you some calm and let's you know that you are not alone. 

Join me today as I have a conversation with DeAnna Harrison about the theory and thought behind essential oils. DeAnna does a wonderful job of laying the foundation of essential oils. We also talk about using oils as an additional treatment to complex issues such as ulcers and EIPH. No matter what your opinion about essential oils is, take a listen. Knowledge is power. Listening to this episode, m...

The world has changed a lot in a few days! I take just a little while to chat about controlling what you can control, helping your community by obeying guidelines, and how telehealth can help you in this changing landscape. 

Join us today as we have a conversation with Jim and Hanna of Flair Equine Nasal Strips. We cover a lot of ground on the complicated situation that is exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhage(EIPH) in performance horses. There is foundation and science of EIPH laid out in an easy to follow conversation. We also cover how Flair Equine Nasal Strips fit into the picture of your horse's health. Finally,...

Join me on today's episode as I discuss low back pain. I've talked about it before and I'll talk about it again. It is one one of the most common ailments in America. Today, I want to make you think about how you handle low back pain when it happens, and how you might change your approach for a healthier you and a healthier horse. 

Join us on today's episode for a conversation with David Wadman of Zebra Equine Technologies. We'll chat with David about his story that lead to the creation of the Zebra Smart Boot. It is an interesting chat about passion for our equine athletes, industry disruption, and traditions. 

Join us on today's episode for a conversation about the pelvis & the dynamic role it plays in our riding! We'll take a look at what poor versus good motor control in your pelvis looks like & how this can affect your horse & your riding. We'll also give you some simple things you can do to improve your motor control in your pelvis so you & your horse can perform at your best in the arena. 

Come join us on today's episode for a conversation with Janneman Pienaar of Piennar Bros. Saddlery. We'll chat with Janneman about his story of getting into the saddle making business, how saddles & saddle fit can affect your horse & their natural posture, and how he's developed his own brand of saddles to minimally affect the natural posture of your horse so they can perform at their best.

Come join us on today's episode for a conversation with Dorian Farmer & Chamonix Searles of Summit Joint Performance! We'll talk with them about what Summit Joint Performance is, how they got started, & how their product can help your horse feel better & perform at the top of their game in the arena.

Join us on today's episode for a conversation with Jennifer Casey, DPT, SIPT. Jennifer is a physical therapist & life long lover & advocate of breakaway roping. On today's episode we talk with her about the sport of breakaway roping & it's story, the mental game of breakaway roping, and tips she has for incorporating simple, effective workouts into daily life at home or on the road.   

Come join us on today's episode for a conversation about stalls & bedding. We'll dive into some of the latest research and explore what it says the best type of bedding may be for you & your horse, talk about the different alternatives out there, & discuss how different bedding & other factors of stall management can affect your horse's health & their overall performance.

Come join us on today's episode for a conversation on saddle fitting with Steve Martin, founder of South Texas Tack. We'll talk with Steve about some of the basic tools & methods he uses to measure your horse and get the right saddle fit for their individual body shape, how to recognize the tell tale signs of a poorly fitted saddle & saddle pad, and how saddle fit can affect your horse's performan...

Come join us on today's episode for a conversation with Brandon Dunn, Pro Rodeo Barrelman & Entertainer. We'll talk with Brandon about his experiences in the rodeo arena, the art of bull fighting & being a barrelman, & the impact his faith, rodeo, & his time in the arena has had on his life & his family.

Happy New Year from Rider's Edge! Come join us on today's episode for a different perspective on the New Year and the season of resolutions. Let's talk about what it means to get our hands in the dirt & do the work to make those small steps of forward motion towards whatever your goals are for this new year of 2020.  

Come join us on today's episode for a conversation with Sheri Glazier, MS, RDN/LD, the Dirt Road Dietitian. In our conversation we'll bust the myth that healthy eating is an all or none process & how to change our mindset about food. We'll also talk about practical, real life tips on how to fit healthy eating into your daily life, whether you're working on the ranch or hitting the road to your nex...

Join us on today's episode for a conversation about the value of stayin' in your lane. It can be easy to fall into the trap of jumping out of our lane & even letting too many people into our own. Today, we'll talk about advocating for your lane, respecting lane boundaries in conversations with your team, & ways to encourage others in their story without getting into their lane.  

Join us on today's episode for a conversation about what drives us cribbin' crazy! We're going to dive into what the research says may cause or predispose a horse to start cribbing & talk about some different ways to manage this habit that can drive us all a little crazy!

Come join us on today's episode for a conversation with Jonnell Thurman, RN, CCM, as she breaks down some assumptions that are often about insurance programs & shares her first-hand knowledge on navigating the insurance system. We'll touch on some basic questions to ask your insurance advisor, and we'll discuss a variety of topics to help you be informed so you can get the best insurance coverage...