Riding Against The Odds

When does veterinary treatment become performance enhancement? Where is the line between helping a horse recover and helping a horse compete when it shouldn't?In this episode, we're tackling one of the most...

Every rider wants the secret to better runs, softer horses, and more consistency in the arena. But what if the answer isn't a new bit, a new drill, or a completely different training method? In this episode, we're...

A pretty horse can still be a bad purchase. In this episode, we're talking about some of the biggest red flags to watch for when shopping for a horse. From missing records and inconsistent stories to dangerous behaviors...

Have you ever looked at a feed tag and wondered what half the ingredients actually do? Why are some feeds packed with corn and oats while others rely on beet pulp, rice bran, or soybean hulls? In this episode, we're...

Most horse owners spend hours researching supplements, grains, and additives—but the truth is, good nutrition starts with understanding the basics. What NSC actually means,and why it matters for some horses more than...

In my first Lasix episode, we covered what Lasix is, how it works, and why it remains one of the most controversial medications in horse sports. This week, we're taking the conversation a step further. Recent research...

Ulcer treatment is NOT as simple as throwing horses on omeprazole and hoping for the best. In Part 2 of this ulcer series, we discuss:• How ulcers are actually diagnosed• Why squamous and glandular ulcers are different•...

The horse world praises people who never stop. The riders who push through injuries. The ones who never miss a run. The ones who stay strong no matter what. But nobody talks enough about what happens when survival mode...

People always say: “Just relax.” “Just enjoy it.” “Just have fun.” But when your dreams matter deeply to you, it’s rarely that simple. In this episode, I talk about the emotional pressure behind rodeo, competition, and...

In a world full of opinions, social media, pressure, and competition, it’s easy to forget why you started riding in the first place. This episode is about learning how to stop performing for everyone else and reconnect...

Sometimes one moment changes the way you see yourself. And suddenly something that once felt natural starts feeling terrifying. In this episode, I talk about the emotional side of rebuilding confidence after setbacks...

Nutrition is one of the most overlooked parts of the horse world, but it impacts everything from stamina and recovery to soundness and longevity. In this episode of Riding Against the Odds, I dive into: • How nutrition...

Training without a trainer isn’t easy, and it’s not talked about enough. When you don’t have guidance, every decision is on you. The good and the bad. In this episode, I cover: • The reality of learning through trial...

Not every barrel horse was bred to be one. Some of us start with what we have, not what’s “ideal.” And sometimes, those horses teach us more than the “perfect” ones ever could. In this episode, I talk about: • What it’s...

Lasix is one of the most controversial medications in the horse world, but are we talking enough about conditioning? In this episode, I break down: • What Lasix actually does • Why some horses bleed during exercise •...