Elevate Your Ride

In this episode, personal trainer Ellie discusses the importance of sitting back in the saddle, and how to achieve stronger positioning through exercise. From moving fluidly with your horse to improving those F&E scores, sitting back is an essential part of riding. Tune in to learn more! Support our Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Become a Sponsor ⁠...

We frequently talk about visualization on this podcast and why it's so important for achieving your goals in the show pen. In this episode, mindset coach Lauren thoroughly walks you through the visualization process and teaches you how to create your own. If leveling up your mental performance interests you, this episode is not one to miss!! Support our Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠...

On this episode we are pleased to welcome the one and only Sabrina Janis!! Sabrina is a force to be reckoned with in the pen, and we had to bring her onto the show to chat about her success at the 2024 NSBA World Show. Sabrina thrives in the trail pen, and much of the episode is spent talking about how she sets herself up for success and challenges her mindset to be great in the trail, even with g...

Today we are talking about how to manage your horse-related goals when your personal life gets busy. It's inevitable that at some point, life is going to happen, and you're going to take a break from the barn. This episode breaks down how to be kind to yourself when that happens, and how to get back on track when you're ready! Support our Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We are so excited to welcome the one and only Jolene Wadds onto our show today! Jolene is an extremely accomplished DIY amateur who has found success in finding "diamond in the rough" yearlings from the NSBA sale, and then taking them back to NSBA as riding horses. If you need some inspiration as a DIYer, this episode is for you!!! Find Jolene on her socials ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠ Support our...

We are pleased to welcome back amateur Kaleena Weakly onto the podcast! Kaleena joined us back on Episode 21 to talk about her success in the show pen, and today we brought her back on to talk about the 2024 NSBA World Show! We talked about how Kaleena mentally and physically prepared for the show, the steps she took to win the all-around title, and more! If chasing a world title is on your list o...

In our last episode, we talked about managing the stress of the warm-up pen. In this episode, we're going to dive in to what you should be doing in the moments before your go in the pattern classes to set yourself up for success. We cover how best to set up your mind and body for the showmanship, trail, horsemanship, and eq. Tune in to learn all the tips from your hosts! Support our Podcast ⁠⁠...

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the energy in the warm-up pen? Then this episode is for you! Lauren and Ellie break down the main fears that competitors feel in that pen from the social anxiety, to the fear of failure, to wondering if you're good enough, and more. Support our Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Become a Spo...

We all know this sport is an all consuming hobby. Showing horses requires long hours, financial stress, and dedication, and sometimes it can become extremely overwhelming. Our sport frequently has members who just up and quit, and never come back. With burnout being so common, we want to shed some light on things you can do when this sport becomes too much to handle. The biggest thing to remember...

We are pleased to welcome APHA amateur exhibitor Scott Cooper onto our show! I think this is our most entertaining episode yet. We brought Scott on to talk about how he managed the stress of having his show partner on rehab for the last two years. Scott talks about his positive, yet realistic experience with a long-term rehab, which we all know can be common for our performance horses. Scott also...

We are SO excited to welcome Dr. Michelle Correia of Stable Body Physical Therapy on our podcast today! Michelle is an extremely knowledgeable physical therapist that works with horses and riders to improve their riding performance. Our conversation today focuses on injury prevention, the value of strength training, and overall education about equestrian biomechanics. Tune in to learn more! Learn...

We are so excited to bring yet another amateur on the podcast for a world show interview! Tune in to this episode with Jeanine Jones for an inspiring conversation with a DIY amateur who has turned her home bred, raised, and trained horses into world champions. Jeanine talks about her journey and challenges as a DIY ammy, and how she sets herself apart from the competition. We know you will love Je...

Today we are continuing on with our world show interviews, and we are pleased to welcome 2024 APHA World Champion and All-Around Amateur High-Point Champion Lila Owens!! Lila is a force to be reckoned with in the show pen and shares how she mentally and physically prepares to compete at the highest level. If you want to become a world champion, the best place to start is learning from one! Find Li...

On today's episode, we are so excited to welcome on 2024 APHA World Champion Kaitlyn Ferguson!! This podcast is all about how to push yourself to reach your goals, and we wanted to inspire our audience by interviewing amateurs with world titles. Kaitlyn won two titles at this year's APHA World Show on two different horses that she does not own, and is an inspiration for fellow horseless am...

Ever wonder why no matter what you do, you can't keep a strong posture when you ride? Is your trainer constantly reminding you to open up your chest and bring your shoulders back? Then this episode is for you! Personal trainer Ellie breaks down why it's important to be mindful of your posture in your daily life and perform corrective exercise to achieve ideal posture in the saddle. Ammy&#3...

In this episode of "Elevate Your Ride," Lauren dives into why we sometimes hold ourselves back with our horses and how to break free from those limitations. Inspired by a powerful quote from Tim Grover’s book Relentless – "In order to have what you really want, you must first be who you really are" – Lauren talks about overcoming the fear of judgment from others, learning from...

On today's episode, we welcome extremely accomplished AQHA exhibitor, Sarah Lebsock, on to talk about her experiences riding and showing horses! Sarah's experience is very relatable to many other breed show amateurs. She is mostly DIY, turns young, diamond-in-the-rough horses into competitive show horses, and works extremely hard in and out of the saddle to make her goals a reality. Sarah...

On this episode, we give a warm welcome to collegiate athlete Maddy Bloom! Maddy recently graduated from Fresno State, where she rode for their equestrian team. If you're interested in learning more about what it takes to ride successfully at the collegiate level, this episode is for you!! We also dive into Maddy's personal showing career, highlighting her transition from showing the all-a...

On this episode, hosts Ellie and Lauren recap their experiences from the 2024 Level One West Championships in Vegas, and The Premier in Kentucky. Don't miss out on this fun episode!!! Support our Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Become a Sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Buy our Merchandise ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠...

In this special Father's Day episode of "Elevate Your Ride," Lauren chats with her dad, Jeff Crivelli. They share fun and heartfelt stories about Jeff's days as a cowhorse competitor and discuss his transition from the show ring to becoming a supportive horse show dad. They also explore the importance of mindset, focusing on how determination and a positive attitude have shaped t...

On this episode of Elevate Your Ride, hosts Lauren and Ellie discuss the infamous topic of managing horse show nerves. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or green as grass, everyone experiences nerves in the pen. Lauren provides great insight for managing your energy before, during, and after your class. Don't miss out on this informative episode! Support our Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we explore the mental impact of injuries for equestrians, building on last week's discussion about the physical challenges. Ellie shares her journey of overcoming a significant back injury and how she overcomes the fear of getting hurt again, while Lauren provides insightful tools to help with "getting back in the saddle." Together, they discuss strategies for managi...

Injuries are part of life in the horse industry, and they can either make or break you. In this episode, Ellie and Lauren open up about their personal injuries and how they overcame them, both mentally and physically, to become the riders they are today. Ellie emphasizes the importance of prioritizing injury prevention in her fitness routine to avoid further issues, while Lauren shares how her gri...

Today we welcome amateur exhibitor Kaleena Weakly on our podcast to talk about the ins and outs of showing. Kaleena is an extremely successful amateur in the quarter horse world, and she highlights how she balances being a mom, working out, eating healthy, and staying at the top of her game in the show pen. If you show the showmanship you do not want to miss out on this episode!! Find Kaleena on h...

We all know how essential our mom's are to our success in and out of the show pen. Today, host Lauren sits down with her mom Cheri to talk about the ins and outs of being a horse show mom! This episode is a must listen for all you moms out there. Thank you for what you do, we couldn't live this crazy horse show life without you! Happy Mother's Day! Support our Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...