Rider's Edge

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.