Rider’s Edge: Recent Episodes
Farley Schweighart
The Rider's Edge Podcast is brought to you by Farley Schweighart, Physical Therapist looking to pursue educating riders about their health and fitness, and the health and fitness of their horses. I am interviewing prominent guests within the realms of the horse industry, healthcare, veterinary medicine, rodeo and other athletes. Our goal is to bring you information that you can use to help you and your horse be physically fit, mentally fit, healthy, and return to winning in the arena.
Today's conversation gives lessons learned the hard way of how kissing spine and other injuries can affect a barrel horse and the road back to competition. Casey French, barrel racer, and Barbara Parks, physical therapist, discuss their lessons in helping horses compete in their best form.
3 connections the rider can make to improve their riding and enhance their results in the arena. This conversation is with physical therapist, Susanne Kritz. Her fresh perspective will connect the dots of the rider's body that you weren't expecting.
Have you ever had to navigate the healthcare system? Was it scary or overwhelming? Tune in today to find four ways to be your own healthcare advocate. These tips will help you and your loved ones navigate making good healthcare choices.
Join today's conversation with Amethyst Barto of Acclivity Intergrated Physical Therapy as we discuss how posture and the nervous system affect your riding.
My version of Wrapped 2023 comes in the form of three horsemanship lessons that were vital to my journey this year. These lessons are not new but they finally clicked for me! Join me with today's conversation. Maybe, these lessons will show you that you are not allow in your journey.
Don't be afraid to start again. After a hiatus, Rider's Edge podcast is back with the reminder to start again as many times as it takes.
Competing and moving your body are essential subjects when talking with Jennifer Casey. This conversation we explore the brain body connection and how that is important to breakaway roping.
If you have a performance horse, join this conversation on your drive. Jim and Hanna of Achieve Equine and Flair Strips talk about 10 things to know about the horse's respiratory system. We talk about anatomy to mechanics to preparation to EIPH. This conversation is a must have for every performance horse owner.
It is an exciting time for women in rodeo! Everything you need to know about how to get involved with the Women's Rodeo World Championship is talked through by Linsay Rosser-Sumpter. Join the conversation so that you can plan your summer run to include this opportunity.
3 Truths Every Rider Should Know about their Horse's Health is a conversation centered around the performance horse's musculoskeletal health. Brianna Barnes brings her knowledge and expertise in educating riders to help their horses get to the next level.
Nurtrition is key to health, recovery, and competition. Join Bailee Cooper from Rural Health Education on today's competiton for 3 truths about nurtrition. We keep it simple from a rural, agricultural background.
Have you ever wanted more data and feedback from your horse? How do you know if your fitness plan is working? Dr. Tula with LARC testing will explain how LARC testing can give you insight to your horse's fitness through measuring the cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscluar systems.
Join today's conversation with Aleisha Shirley, physical therapist. She talks about her favorite subject: becoming a better rider. Her own story shows how riders can return to competition after injury. Her program Solid in the Saddle helps riders improve after injury or after losing confidence.
Aleisha uses slow motion analysis among other ways to assess her clients. Aleisha is hosting a clinic at The Art of the Cowgirl: Montana Gathering in June 2023.
Today's episode is about all things mental! KK Rule provides her insights and takes on the mental game of barrel racing. We have a conversation about riding multiple horses, the mental game of running down the alley, and how to focus when traveling to an event.
Today's episode is the first of two conversations with Becky Pearson of Pivot Point Equine & Rider Rehab. Becky is located in Broken Bow, Nebraska. She is a phenomal therapist focusing on the horse and rider.
What Happened to the podcast? It dropped off in March of 2021. Farley talks about why the break had to happen, where the podcast is going, and gives a general life update.
Join the conversation today about starting where you are. With spring on the horizon, let's chat about where you currently are with your horse and your own fitness. Where do you want to go? Are you making realistic steps to get there?
Join the conversation today with Dr. Katie Young from Kentucky Equine Research as we talk about equine gastric ulcers. We discuss what ulcers are, the symptoms and risks, treatment, supplements, and better management practices.
Join the conversation today as I discuss the next steps of rehab with your horse after stall rest. I talk about using principles of tissue healing along with other factors in order to progress the rehab process.
Join the conversation today as I talk about the art of healing. This art is similar to the feel of the horse. I talk about the importance of having this as a client and as a healthcare practitioner. Holding space to be seen is needed for both the healing of you and your horse.
Join the conversation today about stall rest. Why does stall rest need to happen for our horses, and what are some tips that can help ease this period of time?
Join the conversation today as we accomplish several things. We talk about getting back to basics for yourself, catching up after the podcast break, and looking forward into the new year.
Join the conversation today as we talk about your tack room and your horse's equipment. How your horse's cinch, saddle pad, and saddle fit are important to performance and safety. This is a basic concept that can have big impacts on the horse and rider.
Join the conversation today, where I reflect on the healing process. Whether we are talking about horses or riders, it is important to know that things take time. As, we have all seen in the barn or with our own journey that progress takes time.
Join me today on a short pause this fall. I give you highlights on past episodes to listen or relisten to whether you are needing some knowledge about your riding or your horse's health. Rider's Edge strives to bring you meaningful conversations to help both horse and rider performance in the arena.
Join the conversation today as I welcome Nicole Coleman, PT, DPT, WCS back. We discuss three aspects of the pelvic core and how it relates to the rider and horse. We give you actionable steps that you can start today with addressing those three parts of the pelvic core. The rider's pelvic core is important for performance, health of the rider, and health of the horse.
Join the conversation today as I update you on all things that are happening with Charlie, my horse. If you have been along for the long rehab trail, you know about Charlie and his outlook. He has a lesion on his deep digital flexor tendon, and is unable to perform at his current level.
Join the conversation as I talk about growth. No matter what arena of life we are talking about growth shows up. This week, I talk about growth in the arena of mental/emotional health, growth in the arena of mindful movement, and growth with training our horses. Share with someone who might benefit from our conversation.
Join the conversation today as I discuss the groin muscles. These muscles are important to riding. They can often be found to be tight and/or weak. Tune in to find out how that affects your riding.
Join the conversation today as we take our #IntheArena365 to a more advanced look at the whole picture of how the pelvis works in riding. I talk about the pelvic balance and how it takes beginning, middle, and advanced levels of movement to improve rider performance. Rider's Edge helps riders and their horses return to winning in the arena.
Join the conversation today about the power of your glutes. Making sure your glutes are working appropriately can have great effects on your health and riding.
Join the conversation today where I talk about time. I talk about how 30 days does not equal 90 days no matter what we are working towards. This conversation covers how time affects tissue healing, working out, and training horses.
Join the conversation today as Dona Kay and I discuss rodeoing in 2020, spending time with your horse, and other thoughts on how to be successful in your endeavors.
Join the conversation today as Phil Haugen and I discuss the rider's role in horsemanship. We chat about horsemanship, improving over time, and the physical responsibility of the rider.
Join the conversation today, as I take you further along my in the arena journey. Today, I talk about the core and take a very deep and unsuspecting dive into aspects that make up core performance.
Join the conversation today about the importance of a muscle group called the hip flexors. Today, I explore why you need to address the tightness and weakness in these muscles to improve your riding and your horse's performance.
Join the conversation today about self-care and how focusing on you is what your horse needs as well. Caring for you is one of the most important acts you can do for yourself, your horse, your family, and your tribe. It should be a part of your #inthearena365 journey.
Join the conversation this week about Mindful Movement. I talk about how my #inthearena365 journey has brought to the forefront some poor movement patterns that if left unchecked could cause a performance problem. Mindful Movement is about getting the movement correct and then adding weight to strengthen.
Join the conversation today with Jane Cyphers of Owl Manor. She chats with me about how Owl Manor is a medical device company that offers advanced lameness technologies for the equine athlete with clinically demonstrated effectiveness.
In this conversation, we cover three different devices: Pro-Stride APS, Restigen PRP, and Centrate BMA. These devices provide the ability to approach treating your horse's injury by using the healing properties from their own blood.
Join another conversation centered around #IntheArena365. Today, I reflect on what's going on currently in the rope pen for me. I chat about having the mental maturity to look at what is going on and address the problem even if that means pausing and going back to the gym instead.
Join the conversation today as I go #IntheArena365 with Breelyn Cowan of T4 Quarter Horses. She has a candid conversation about overcoming an injury and continuing to ride. Breelyn provides a fresh perspective of the mental and physical challenges on the road back.
Join the conversation today about cinchy horses. Let's chat about different factors including anatomical and orthopedic issues that can be contributing to those symptoms.
Join the conversation today about cranky knees. I discuss some anatomy of the knee and how it relates to the whole lower leg. I give some thoughts on different things to try with your riding, as well as why you should take time now to help your knees in the long run.
New Segment Alert! Join the new conversation on Rider's Edge. #IntheArena365 is going to address the everyday rehab process. This segment is going to be a random drop in segment. We will talk about both the process of rehabbing horses and riders.
This week, I talk about my horse Charlie. He has been diagnosised with a deep digital flexor tendon lesion.
Join the conversation about lower limb injuries in the horse. I discuss suspensory ligament and digital flexor tendon injuries and recovery. It's always helpful to learn anatomy and recovery strategies.
Join the conversation today as I talk about Superman Syndrome. Let's talk about taking a common sense approach to your health. I'm all for being tough! But, let's listen to our bodies and have a conversation with a professional when we need to. Taking a global look at your health may be one of the most important things you do for yourself.
Join us today for a conversation with Brandon and Emie Dunn. Both have been on the podcast before separately. Today, they join me together to talk about navigating rodeo and life as a couple. Get ready for the good, the bad, the ugly, the funny, and the truth!
Join the conversation today about how your riding can affect the orthopedic performance health of your horse. I chat about how it may be time to really look into your own riding and physical fitness in order to help your horse's performance. There are some suggestions and possibly different ways to think about how you need to tweak your program towards your goals.
Just us on today's conversation about Lymphedema. I chat with Andrea Leifer, PT, DPT, CLT. She is a physical therapist who specializes in treating people with lymphedema. Lymphedema is a condition where there is swelling caused by a deficit in the lymphatic system. This condition can be present in both people and horses.
Join this week's conversation about "Seeing the Field." I talk about how taking responsibility for our learning, our training, and our health is important. Learning from experts then not being afraid to use that information responsibly in your own program is important.
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, may help you decide or understand which fence row you sit on about this subject.
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, we discuss proper fit and troubleshooting of the Flair Equine Nasal Strips.
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 performance in the arena.
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 next rodeo or horse show.
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 & best health care for you & your loved ones.
We all have goals we are working towards, both inside & outside the arena...Come join us on today's episode for a conversation about turning those daunting goals into small steps that will give you forward motion.
Come join us on today's episode for a conversation about surviving the winter blues. Winter is upon us across the country, so we're going to take some time to talk about some ways you can help get yourself through those winter lows, tips to help your horses stay hydrated & healthy even in the cooler weather, & we'll take some time to discuss the great "to blanket or not to blanket" debate that comes up every year.
Come join us on today's episode for a conversation about "nature", the nature of growth... the nature of progress... the nature of the journey to reach a goal... Whether you are working on personal growth or progressing to the next level of performance with your horse, we'll talk about the process of reaching that goal, celebrating the short wins, and the importance of patiently embracing the nature of the journey towards that goal.
Join us on today's episode for a conversation about myofascia & what is fascially possible for you & your horse! We'll talk about what the myofascial system is, what happens when this system is not working properly, & how a myofascial release can help you & your horse get this system back in check before your next event!
Join us on today's episode for a conversation about Kissing Spine. We'll talk about what Kissing Spine is, how it affects your horse, and how you, as a rider, can help prevent & seek a diagnosis with your team. We'll also explore some different ways to manage Kissing Spine so you & your horse can perform at your best in the arena.
Come join us on today's episode for a conversation about hydration! We'll drop some knowledge bombs about hydration, share some tips on how you can help lead you & your horse to water, and take a look into how just staying hydrated throughout the day can drastically improve the health of both you & your horse.
Come join us on today's episode for a "to the point" conversation about dry needling. We will chat about what dry needling is, how it works, & what it can do for you & even your horse so you can get back to training & winning in the arena.
Come join us on today's episode for a conversation about freakin' laser beams! We're going to take a look at the Class IV laser. We'll have a chat about how this modality works & more specifically, what it can do to help you & your horse return to winning in the arena!
Come join us on today's episode for a conversation about your shoulder! We'll take a look at how your shoulder works, what you can do to help get your shoulder ready for the roping pen, and what you need to know to be an informed patient if you ever have a shoulder injury so you can get back to winning in the arena.
Come join us on today's episode for a conversation about the historic Pendleton Round-up. We'll take you exploring as we delve into some of the history of the town of Pendleton, Oregon, & the Round-up itself, and talk about some of the unique aspects of this dynamic event that encompasses the very heart of American rodeo history & tradition.
Come joins us on today's episode for another knowledge-bomb filled episode with Dr. Nicole Coleman, PT, DPT, WCS, pelvic floor expert & creator of the Pelvic-Core Method. On today's episode, we'll talk about the "norms" for pelvic health, debunk some myths of pelvic health, & look at how you or a loved one who may deal with pelvic health issues can move forward & return to all of the activities you love in the arena.
Come join us on today's episode for a conversation about Eastern Equine Encephalitis & the things you need to know for both you & your horse. We'll talk about what Eastern Equine Encephalitis is, how it presents, prevention methods, and where you can find more information on the current outbreak in the United States.
Come join us on today's episode for a conversation about how your ankle & the position of your ankle in the stirrup can change your riding! We'll break down the ankle joint & take a closer look at how different ankle positions in the stirrups can change the mechanics of your riding whether you're training to run your next set of barrels or getting ready for your next roping competition.
Come join us on today's episode for a conversation about movement from the hoof up. We'll take a deeper look at the dynamic relationship of movement that exists between you & your horse & explore how your movement affects your horse's movement & vise versa!
Come join us on today's episode for a conversation with Wendy Murdoch, internationally known equestrian instructor & creator of the "Murdoch Method" & the "SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program". Today, Wendy will talk with us about the SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program & how it can help your horse become more grounded & confident whether you're hitting the trails or looking to better your performance for the next big horse show!
Come join us on today's episode for a conversation about how posting at a trot can affect both you & your horse.We will dive into the research to see what science says about different styles of riding at a trot, how they each affect your horse, & discuss the effects they can have on you as a rider.
Come Join us on today's episode for a conversation about Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) Virus & how it can affect you, your horse, & your summer on the road. We'll talk about what the VS virus is, how it presents, how you can prevent it, & where you can find more information on the current VS outbreak in the western United States.
Come join us on today's episode for a conversation about low back pain & becoming more informed consumers of the healthcare system when we get "down in the back". We'll talk about what happens when low back pain develops & how to navigate the healthcare system when low back pain strikes so you can get back on your horse & back on the road to competing ASAP.
Come join us on today's episode for a conversation with Dona Kay Rule, a barrel racer with a heart of gold & full of wisdom to share! Today, we'll talk with Dona Kay about how she gets in her physical & mental game before a run, & get some tips on how she works with her horses to keep them at the top of their physical game for the arena while she's on the road competing.
Come join us on today's episode for a conversation with Dr. Nicole Coleman,PT, DPT, WCS, pelvic floor expert & creator of the Pelvic-Core Methods. Today, we'll talk more about the pelvis & core & get some tips from Nicole on how to better engage the pelvic floor & core muscles to provide you with more stability & control & help you enhance your performance in the arena.
Come join us on today's episode where we will check out how healthcare is catching up with the Jetsons by using telehealth. We'll chat about what telehealth is & how you can use it to enhance your healthcare experience from wherever you are at in the world.
Come join us on today's episode for a conversation about Plantar Fasciitis. We'll talk about what it is, what it isn't, what can contribute to developing it, and how you can help yourself battle & prevent this common pain in your boot!
Come join us on today's episode for a conversation with Emie Dunn, wife, mother, & barrel racer. We'll talk with Emie about physical fitness, mental fitness, & returning to riding after taking a break from the arena.
Come join us on today's episode for a conversation about how your core & pelvis connect you as a rider. We will lay the foundation for what your core is, how it works, & how it affects your riding.
Welcome to Rider's Edge Podcast, an exciting new podcast focusing on bringing you helpful information on health, wellness, & fitness for both you & your horse.