Pivot Point of View

Becky & Destri get a chance to visit with Phil Haugen of Weatherford, Oklahoma. Phil is a horse trainer and clinician, traveling the world over bridging the language barrier between horses and riders. Phil has devoted much time and energy into his personal development and helps others with their personal development journey. Personal development includes fitness and they discuss the importance...

Dr. Dobey and Destri continue their conversation discussing futurity horses, including when to switch gears and have them do other jobs. Dr. Dobey discusses collaborating with others, instead of competing, so that your horse can get the best of each of you. To learn more about Dr. Dobey you can find him practicing at Equine Sports Medicine & Surgery, based out of Weatherford, Texas and frequen...

From Equine Sports Medicine & Surgery to training barrel futurity horses, Dr. Austin Doby is a busy guy. He shares with host Destri Millsap, ATC what he looks for in a futurity prospects and his process for getting them ready for the futurity pen. Dr. Doby discusses the benefits of conditioning, core engagement and rib cage flexibility in maintaining his horses’ health and wellbeing, as well a...

Becky & Destri give a run down of coverage they provided at the Bonus Race World Finals in Shawnee, Oklahoma and Nebraska High School Rodeo State Finals this past week. They also were both able to break back out into competition themselves after extended time off, so they discuss ways to help “blow the dust off” when getting back at it.

Parenting is one of the hardest jobs you will ever do, but also the best. Sonya and Becky continue their discussion about parenting rodeo athletes and so much more! Check out the Walz Family and their great horses at www.walzperformancehorses.com

Becky had the opportunity to sit down and visit with Sonya Walz of Walz Performance Horses to discuss their great stallions, as well as what it is like to parent two amazing daughters that are lighting the rodeo world up. They discuss Kieley’s wins including: 2023 National High School Rodeo World Champion Breakaway, 2024 WCRA Challenger World Champion, and 2024 Kid Rock Rodeo Breakaway Champion. T...

We are incredibly honored to be invited to present and treat clients at the Bonus Race World Finals in Shawnee, Oklahoma! If you are going to be in Oklahoma for this event – come say hello. Here is a preview of what we will be focusing on at the event. #bonusracefinals #barrelracingtips

In this episode of pivot point of view, we have a Sports Neuropsychologist, Dr. Todd Caze of Caze Concussion Institute talk about concussion recognition, management and rehab. If you have struggled with head injuries or are looking to take your concussion management to a whole new level, be sure to tune in now!

Gimmie Jo doesn’t let any grass grow under her feet. She wears many hats and great fashionable clothes. She is a wife, mother, district director for K-state research & extension, barrel racer, and cowgirl preacher. In this episode, we dive into barrel racing and how she feels the one rein stops have helped her build confidence with her young horses. We get a look into her fitness journey, alon...

Gayle, Destri & Becky chat it up about barrel racing in Nebraska, verses Oklahoma and Arizona. Destri also gives other “Barrel Husbands” tips on videoing at barrel races.

Gayle is a force to be reckoned with at 74 years young! This lady has been iconic for decades and she proves that age is just a number! Listen as Gayle imparts her wisdom as being a “mature” barrel racer to Destri and Becky, as they talk about barrel racing from Alaska to Nebraska and beyond. Gayle shares how she picks great horses and her secret barrel drill with yucca plants! Gayle never stops l...

This is an episode that is packed full of GREAT information. Dr. Kim Rasmussen comes back on Pivot Point of View to talk about back pain in horses. She mentions how to identify if your horse is sore in his back, treatment options, kissing spine, and a ton of other factors that contribute to back pain in horses. Follow Dr Kim Rasmussen at Redbud Equine in central Oklahoma.

Have you ever dealt with back pain? Chances are you have. It is the leading cause of disability worldwide and it is estimated that 84% of all people have experienced back pain in their life. Becky & Destri talk about causes, treatment options, and ways you can get relief from pain. Tune in to get the Pivot Point of View on back pain! View our online courses to help restore pelvic symmetry to h...

Do you ever get pain in the front of your hip when you ride? In this episode Becky and Destri take a deep dive into hip pain, specifically anterior hip pain and labral tears. They discuss the mechanics of anterior hip pain, causes, and things you can do to decrease or eliminate the pain. If you have hip pain that keeps you from doing the things you love, be sure to listen to this one. If you like...

Becky & Destri talk about the “Solid to the Core” clinic that was held in Hays, Kansas to give listeners an idea of what to expect from a clinic experience. From horse and rider wellness exercises, to managing pain for the horse and rider – Becky has participants covered. The clinics blend all of her passions and years of experience in physical therapy and horsemanship into a great learning ex...

Dr. Kimberly Rasmussen, DVM joins Destri and Becky for an in depth conversation about how osteopathic, holistic and modern veterinary medicine can provide a unique approach to help horses and dogs. They discuss using an integrated and multi-disciplinary approach to treating horses and riders for movement dysfunction and performance issues. Check Dr. Kim out in the Oklahoma City area at Redbud Equi...

We push ourselves hard to reach our goals. Day in and day out. Its all part of the grind to get to the top, Right? Yes, we need to strive to get better every day, but some of those days need to be days to help you recovery mentally, as well as physically. Are you looking for that mental edge for competition? Or are you depressed? Lost your spark or passion? Maybe you are mentally fatigued or maybe...

We all have a goal of being the best at what we are capable of and we want to be at our very best when we go to compete. In order to be successful, we need to not only push through, but there is a very real need for times of recovery. 4 areas of recovery include: moving well; sleeping well; good nutrition; and thinking well. In this episode Destri and Becky Talk about recovery for the two and four...

Have you ever wondered if there is a recommended program to get your horse back into condition? Its that time of the year! Becky and Destri talk about their preseason routines, as well as their warm up routines at home and at an event. Has your horse or yourself become a little out of shape this winter? Did your horse get injured and you are having to bring him back slowly? Or did you have an unex...

Becky and Destri are now offering virtual and in person rider evaluations, to identify problem areas, weaknesses and get riders performing at their peak so that they can ride these high powered horses that are needed to win. Listen to how they were able to identify issues with low back tightness, hip weakness and immobility which can hold up progress with your horse, through functional movements s...

Meet the newest member of Pivot Point Equine & Rider Rehab. Destri comes to us from Owasso, Oklahoma and is helping us reach more riders and their horses. Destri is an Athletic Trainer that grew up in Broken Bow, Nebraska, ranching, rodeoing, and showing horses in 4-H. Destri grew up riding and training horses from his family’s breeding program along with competing on them in the Nebraska High...

After a serious horse accident, Team Roper, Brad Parliament shares his story of recovery, rehab and battling chronic pain. He gives a candid and entertaining view of what his PT sessions were like and how he felt like he shaved a year off his recovery time.

We have been off the air lately, so Becky and Emma sit down and bring listeners up to date on the activities that have been keeping them hopping. They give a recap of the spring, and fall rodeo seasons, as well as the girls trips to nationals, including Gracie’s trip to Perry Georgia, and Emma’s trip to Gillette, Wyoming. Website: pivotpointequine.com Online Rehab Courses: pivotpointequine.teachab...

Becky and Emma sit down and discuss how their breeding program is developing. How they select which stallions to breed their mares to, costs associated with breeding, embryo transfer and a whole lot more. Website: pivotpointequine.com Online Rehab Courses: pivotpointequine.teachable.com Physical Therapy Clinic Website: pearsonpt.com Facebook: Pivot Point Equine & Rider Rehab Instagram: pivot.p...

Have you been told you need a hip or knee replacement? Becky’s friend, Kerri, was in just this situation. Kerri had a total hip replacement about eight years ago. Recently, she found out that she needs to have the procedure revised. However, due to her busy schedule and the recovery time needed to get the surgery done, she wasn’t willing to lose yet another summer. While she was at Becky’s place f...