Rider's Edge
Rider's Edge
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.
How one barrel Racer & Physical Therapist use their story of injury to help others
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. 
Jan 26, 2024
40 min
3 Connections the Rider Can Make to Improve
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. 
Jan 19, 2024
32 min
4 Ways to be your own advocate
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. 
Jan 11, 2024
22 min
Is Your Posture affecting your riding?
Join today's conversation with Amethyst Barto of Acclivity Intergrated Physical Therapy as we discuss how posture and the nervous system affect your riding. 
Jan 3, 2024
24 min
3 Lessons in 2023
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. 
Dec 27, 2023
30 min
Start Again & Again
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. 
Dec 20, 2023
10 min
Brain Body Connection with Jennifer Casey
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. 
Jul 19, 2023
38 min
10 Things to Know about the Horse's Respiratory System
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. 
Jun 28, 2023
1 hr 8 min
What to know about the Women's Rodeo World Championship
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. 
Jun 21, 2023
41 min
3 Truths Every Rider should know about their Horse's Health
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. 
Jun 7, 2023
35 min
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