Episodes

Have you ever wondered if there is a recommended program to get your horse back into condition? Its that time of the year! Becky and Destri talk about their preseason routines, as well as their warm up routines at home and at an event. Has your horse or yourself become a little out of shape this winter? Did your horse get injured and you are having to bring him back slowly? Or did you have an unexpected turn of events that kept you from staying active? Whether you or your horse is needing ...

Becky and Destri are now offering virtual and in person rider evaluations, to identify problem areas, weaknesses and get riders performing at their peak so that they can ride these high powered horses that are needed to win. Listen to how they were able to identify issues with low back tightness, hip weakness and immobility which can hold up progress with your horse, through functional movements screenings and tests. They identify the areas that are needing work and coach you to develop a plan ...

Meet the newest member of Pivot Point Equine & Rider Rehab. Destri comes to us from Owasso, Oklahoma and is helping us reach more riders and their horses. Destri is an Athletic Trainer that grew up in Broken Bow, Nebraska, ranching, rodeoing, and showing horses in 4-H. Destri grew up riding and training horses from his family’s breeding program along with competing on them in the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association. After losing his calf horse to a catastrophic injury in high school, and su...

After a serious horse accident, Team Roper, Brad Parliament shares his story of recovery, rehab and battling chronic pain. He gives a candid and entertaining view of what his PT sessions were like and how he felt like he shaved a year off his recovery time.

We have been off the air lately, so Becky and Emma sit down and bring listeners up to date on the activities that have been keeping them hopping. They give a recap of the spring, and fall rodeo seasons, as well as the girls trips to nationals, including Gracie’s trip to Perry Georgia, and Emma’s trip to Gillette, Wyoming. Website: pivotpointequine.com Online Rehab Courses: pivotpointequine.teachable.com Physical Therapy Clinic Website: pearsonpt.com Facebook: Pivot Point Equine & Rider Rehab...

Becky and Emma sit down and discuss how their breeding program is developing. How they select which stallions to breed their mares to, costs associated with breeding, embryo transfer and a whole lot more. Website: pivotpointequine.com Online Rehab Courses: pivotpointequine.teachable.com Physical Therapy Clinic Website: pearsonpt.com Facebook: Pivot Point Equine & Rider Rehab Instagram: pivot.point.equine.rehab

Have you been told you need a hip or knee replacement? Becky’s friend, Kerri, was in just this situation. Kerri had a total hip replacement about eight years ago. Recently, she found out that she needs to have the procedure revised. However, due to her busy schedule and the recovery time needed to get the surgery done, she wasn’t willing to lose yet another summer. While she was at Becky’s place for a horsemanship clinic, Kerri mentioned that her hip had been giving her a lot of trouble when it ...

We were recently asked to answer some questions for Cowboy News about being a “Mother Daughter Barrel Racing Trio”. We talk about how the girls got started barrel racing, which one of us needs “buffered” when coaching the others, and suggestions for parents as they help their kids progress in their horsemanship journey. Find more content like this and helpful information about Equine and Rider Rehab at: Pivot Point Equine & Rider Rehab YouTube channel Pivot Point Equine & Rider Rehab Facebook...

In this episode, Becky is joined by a fellow Physical Therapist who shares her love of the two and four legged patients. Farley is a physical therapist who helps riders and their horses heal from injury, improve performance and return to winning. She founded rider’s Edge Therapy & Wellness because of her frustration that the horse and rider team weren’t being addressed. Her love for improving the well being and performance of both horse and rider drives her everyday. https://www.ridersedgethera...

After five long months of rehab we’ve finally got Emma’s barrels and poles horse back into competition shape. Pretty amazing considering she was lame in September due to a navicular fracture, right?! YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/7sKrz2qBlSk Website: http://www.pivotpointequine.com Physical Therapy Clinic: http://www.pearsonpt.com Online Courses: http://pivotpointequine.teachable.com #horsephysicaltherapy #equinephysicaltherapy #horsetrainer

After suffering a vertebral fracture when the semi-truck he was driving rolled over, Nathan’s life changed dramatically. Here is his story and how he has battled against back pain and a sensory processing disorder that developed after his accident. He is now starting his own braiding business and talks about how his service dog “Hooch” helps him cope. Check out his Instagram account at dogue_daze to see what he and Hooch are up to or to order your canine friend a dog leash.

Hear the story of “Tucker” who recently joined our family to be rehabbed and brought back to the cutting pen to teach Emma and Gracie the finer points of cutting and is Emma’s go to horse when the cattle are tough.

In this episode, Becky and Emma discuss their mare, Twice is Special, and her recent injury where she suffered a navicular fracture. They discuss the initial care after injury, diagnosis, vet care, and initial rehab process.

In this episode, Becky describes what equine PT is and introduces you to her and her family. She also dives into the newest platform of information and entertainment that she has been working on. Check out our new YouTube channel, “Pivot Point Equine and Rider Rehab” for video content of this and many more bonus footage, showing you what an equine PT does.

In this episode Becky and Emma sit down and discuss equine stifle rehab and the benefits of using rehab to help your horse’s stifle health. They discuss the contents and application of the stifle rehab course located on www.pivotpointequine.teachable.com

Becky talks about ways to keep you and your horse healthy when you are traveling. For more exercises for yourself and your horse, check out our online courses at https://pivotpointequine.teachable.com/

After hosting a Phil Haugen Horsemanship clinic, Becky, Emma, and Gracie sit down with Phil and recap the clinic as he shares some insights on ways to improve your communication with your horse.

Neurosurgeon and author Dr. W. Lee Warren joins Becky today for a conversation about his practice of neurosurgery, as well as his talent for writing and podcasting. Dr. Warren talks about how his faith and how his gift of sharing his faith has helped him and his family through the hardest time of their lives as they lost their son.

Joint injections can be very helpful, but they are not an end all, be all solution to joint pain and dysfunction. In this episode, Becky describes what more you can do for yourself or your horse that has had joint injections recommended as the next step in managing joint pain.

Sit in and listen as Becky visits with Steve Thompson, PT and business coach, about how to discover your purpose and passion in your business and your life.

How do you know what the best type of shoe is for your foot and your activity? Do you have super flat feet? or really high arches? These two foot types require very different types of shoes. Listen to Becky’s advice on finding the best shoe for your type of foot.

Do you leak a little when you sneeze or cough? Do you make a great barrel racing run, then have to run to the trailer to change? Then listen up – it doesn’t have to be a natural part of aging!

Today Becky talks about a program we offer online for riders to help them manage their pain and build strength so that they can ride better, faster, and with less pain. You can find these online courses at pivotpointequine. com under the “Classes” tab.

In this episode Becky is joined with her daughter Emma to talk about developing feel and recap 2020.