Episodes

This interview with Jayde Trump of Trump Performance Horses is packed full of lots of nuggets for life. Jayde dives in deep into what life is like as a believer, horse trainer, coach, wife, and mother. She shares how her platform with horses has allowed her to share the love of the Lord and help people work through problems with their horse and that winning doesn’t always mean success in the arena. To win in life you have to be a good person, which is the ultimate goal. She talks about being a p...

Jyme Beth Powell is no stranger to the winners circle. This Oklahoma cowgirl is 61 years young and still wants to compete at a high level. She is not allowing her injuries to be her excuse any longer. “You can’t be a 1D rider if your in 4D shape!” She discusses how her confidence has grown since she has started to focus on her health and wellness.

Becky & Destri continue their conversation with Dr. Jyme Nichols of Blue Bonnet Feeds regarding equine nutrition with general feeding guidelines, as well as a deep dive into topics like gut health, heat stress, signs of choke in horses, and tips to get your horse to eat those things that are good for them, but they might not think so!

The “Feed Room Chemist” joined us in this episode of “Pivot Point of View” where we talk about all things equine nutrition. Dr. Jyme Nichols of Blue Bonnet Feeds provides an in depth look into equine nutrition and provides insight for managing different behaviors that can be caused by holes in your nutrition program that lead to things like gastric and hind gut ulcers. You can learn more about what Dr. Jyme and her team can do at www.bluebonnetfeeds.com or listen to her podcast “Feed Room Chemi...

Destri shares his experience from covering the National High School Rodeo Finals in Rock Springs, Wyoming as an athletic trainer on the sports medicine team. From injuries in the rough stock arena, to ACL tears in the goat tying, Destri gives a little insight into his time spent there over the past few years of covering this amazing event.

In Phil Haugen Horsemanship Part 2 of “Pivot Point of View”, Becky and Destri continue their conversation with Phil Haugen about horsemanship and the importance of fitness on your riding and ability to communicate effectively with your horse. Phil also talks about personal development, goal setting, mindset and working on getting 1% better every day, whether its in your horsemanship, personal life, or business. He offers clinics around the country, as well as mentorship weeks at his facility in...

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 of fitness to your riding and your ability to communicate effectively with your horse. One of Phil’s ...

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 frequently practices in Oklahoma. Check him out on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please ...

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 as keeping them winning in the arena. He talks about the importance of paying attention to the feel of y...

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. They also discuss when your on top, there is a target on your back. Sonya shares how the haters cre...

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, along with her cowboy ministry. She talks about growing up thinking God was like “elf on the shelf” where h...

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 learning and is a real estate agent in the North Platte, Nebraska area. Check out her properties a...

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 help you manage your back pain at https://pivotpointequine.teachable.com/

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 what you hear, please subscribe, rate & review. For more information, visit https://pivotpointequ...

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 experience. To participate or host a clinic, contact Becky through any of the social media platforms or ...

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 Equine Veterinary Clinic or visit her website at www.redbudequine.com

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 you just need a little help coming up with your own personal mental routine before competition. I...

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 legged athletes.