Solid in the Saddle

Dr. Jared Sharp and Whitley Sharp are the owners of Sharp Sports Medicine, an equine focused veterinary practice that caters to the performance horse industry! Sharp Sports Medicine serves a majority of the Northwest from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Arizona, Utah and Nevada. Sharp Sports Medicine has become a place for ELITE equine athletes to go to stay sharp. Based out of Caldwell Idaho and Aguil...

Aleisha and Mary discussed the physical requirements and benefits of dressage riding. Mary explained how a rider must balance their center of gravity over the horse's center of gravity, constantly adjusting and shifting their weight. She also shared her personal experience of regaining her balance and strength after a break from riding. Mary credited the Ride Strong program for improving her balan...

Today on the podcast we have the Legendary Mark Bugni! Mark is a 1.6 milion dollar rider, has been on the cover of Barrel Horse News 3 TIMES and has had countless successes in the futurity world. He rode JL Roc Lost a Soc to 11 Futurity titles in 2022 to finish with over $400,000 in winnings that year. Mark shares his story of coming from humble beginnings and using his natural talent, desire, and...

𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡 𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙚? If so, this podcast episode is for you. Kendall Hitch does an amazing job explaining the nervous system, chronic stress, and ways you can improve your stress response to affect your horse in a positive way. If your horse is nervous, jumpy, anxious, spooky, etc. that’s a sign you may need to work on regulating your OWN nervous system...

Abby Knight is currently the #1 barrel racer in Montana in the WPRA AND NBHA. She's had success at every level and is a true competitor. She tells the story of the horses she currently has in the trailer as well as the horses that made her the jockey she is today. She discusses rodeo vs. jackpot horses, different types of rodeo ground, and how her current horses use themselves around the barrels t...

Listen as Alayne inspires us all with her story of getting into horses in her mid-twenties and thirties- to now having great success as a trainer and barrel racer at 59! Alayne is a dedicated member of Solid in the Saddle and is the epitome of what we stand for: hard working, kind, disciplined, encouraging, and a love for horses. She shares her unique journey and what has helped her along the way....

If there is anyone who knows how to win, it's Hailey Garrison Graham. Hailey is a 3 times HS National Finalist, 3 times college national finalist, and 3 time circuit finalist (in 2 different circuits!) Did I mention she's only 25 years old? Learn how Hailey keeps fighting her way back to the winner's circle despite horse health issues. She and her horse are the definition of resilience and I can't...

Dr. Kerry Pride is a Montana-born vet with deep roots in ranching, outfitting, and horse racing. From her childhood in Yellowstone's backcountry to mastering acupuncture and chiropractic for horses, Kerry provides insightful wisdom for horseback riders.   Key Points • Kerry's rich Montana heritage • Shift from general practice to equine acupuncture & manipulation • A heartwarmin...