Mane Brain Podcast Episode 7 – From Breath to Balance – The Missing Piece in Rider Feel
If you’re an adult amateur dressage rider working to improve your position, stability, and harmony with your horse—this episode is for you. As a neurologic physical therapist and rider balance coach, I’m here to show you how your diaphragm—yes, a muscle that controls breathing—is actually a cornerstone of better riding. When trained properly, it enhances … Read More
Mane Brain Podcast Episode 6 – The Hip Flexor Stretch Trap: Why You Might Be Focusing on the Wrong Fix
You know the feeling — a little tight in the hips, stiff through the back, maybe even one-sided tension you can’t quite shake off. Naturally, you stretch… but what if stretching isn’t the whole answer? In this episode of Mane Brain, I’m taking a closer look at what “tight” really means in a rider’s body, … Read More
Mane Brain Podcast Episode 5 – See It, Feel It, Ride It: Visualization as a Competitive Edge
You don’t need to be in the tack to improve your ride. In this episode of Mane Brain, you’ll learn how to use motor imagery and visualization to sharpen your skills, improve body awareness, and mentally rehearse for better performance in the saddle. Visualization is more than positive thinking—it’s a proven tool that taps into … Read More
Mane Brain Podcast Episode 4 – Feel Isn’t Magic: How Smart Riders Build It From the Ground Up
Every rider wants to develop feel—that subtle, intuitive connection with your horse that makes it all click. And here’s the truth: feel isn’t magic. It’s not something you either have or don’t. It’s a skill—and you can train it. In this episode of Mane Brain, you’ll take the next step after setting your summer riding … Read More
Mane Brain Podcast Episode 3 – From Strategy to Saddle: Goal Setting for Competitive Dressage Riders
Set Smarter Riding Goals—Plan to Win from the Ground Up. Your dressage season doesn’t begin in the warm-up ring—it begins with a plan. In this episode of Mane Brain, you will learn about the goal-setting process that puts the rider at the center of a successful training plan. Whether you’re aiming to move up a … Read More
Mane Brain Podcast Episode 2 – Train Smarter, Ride Better: The Level Up Your Seat Blueprint
Want a better seat? You don’t have to be in the saddle to get there. In this episode of Mane Brain, I break down the Level Up Your Seat Blueprint—a sport-specific, unmounted training guide built on five key skills: breathing, flexibility, strength, balance & coordination, and timing. 🎁 Grab your free Breathing Tip Sheet and … Read More
Mane Brain Podcast Episode 1 – Bringing Science to the Saddle: My Path to Smarter Riding
In this initial episode, I share my story to building this podcast as a physical therapist and equestrian as well as reflection questions to help you evaluate your training program both in and out of the tack. Balance is about developing harmony — in your body, your movement, and your partnership with your horse. And … Read More