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Solid in the Saddle

Aleisha Shirley

Are you a horseback rider striving to feel confident, strong, and in control in the saddle? Look no further! Solid in the Saddle is the go-to podcast for women riders who want to elevate their riding skills, improve their wellness, and rediscover their passion for horses. Hosted by a Doctor of Physical Therapy and professional barrel racer who knows firsthand the challenges of overcoming injury and rebuilding strength, this podcast is packed with practical advice, expert interviews, and the

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64:42

Ep 30 Dr. Hilary Clayton on Horse Biomechanics, Rider...

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2025/10/30

Dr. Hilary Clayton is a veterinarian, researcher, and celebrated equestrian whose career spans more than 45 years advancing science in equine locomotor biomechanics, athletic conditioning, rehabilitation, and rider–horse interaction.She holds a BVMS from the University of Glasgow (1973) and a PhD in biomechanics (1978), and served as the Mary Anne McPhail Dressage Chair in Equine Sports Medicine at Michigan State University from 1997 until her retirement in 2014. She has authored 7 books

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Ep 29: Cultivating Success in Barrel Racing with...

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2025/09/26

Lindsay Schulz is a standout barrel racer, trainer, and clinician from Moses Lake, WA. As a multiple time futurity champion and arena record holder, she’s earned accolades in regional and national competitions including the 2023 Xtreme Million Athlete of the Year.Lindsay owns the legendary Miss Eedie Stinson and carefully developed the mare into a true champion. Their partnership earned them headlines at the Xtreme Mini Million in Las Vegas, where Lindsay broke the arena record, winning

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28: Paul Humphrey on horsemanship, fundamentals, body...

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2025/08/01

In this episode I get to chat with master clinician Paul Humphrey. Paul dives into what makes a rider and barrel racer successful, starting with a foundation of solid horsemanship.Paul discusses horse body control and common mistakes riders make. He discusses how rider strength, fitness, and balance play into being successful at his clinics; especially on day 3 if they are sore or not! He discusses foundational requirements for young horses including what they should know how to do before

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27: Why Athletic Riders Win: Your Breakthrough in...

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2025/07/18

Here's the bottom line: Strong riders have better health, better performance, and have more fun on their horses. Want to ride better, safer, and with more confidence? In this quick-hit episode, I break down why having adequate muscle strength for the demands of riding is important. You'll learn why weaker, untrained riders struggle with frustration, injury, and lost confidence, and what they can do to reverse that and get back to riding like they used to. In this short episode I'll teach

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Ep 26 Veterinarian Dr. Anne-Marie Russ on horse...

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2025/07/11

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Ep 25 Mindset, Resilience, Competition Composure, and...

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2025/07/03

In this episode I get a chance to interview Coach Brandi of Cowgirl Confidence. She sheds light on SO many valuable tools you can use to maximize your mental game before, during, and outside of competitions.Coach Brandi is a force to be reckoned with in the horse world. Winning her first world championship at just 8 years old, she is no stranger to the pressures and stresses of competing with horses. You're going to want to play this one on your way to your next competition- or even before

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Ep 24 Judy Myllymaki: NFR Journey Stories, Gardeners...

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2025/06/19

Today’s guest is a very special one as she is the single most influential person in my barrel racing career. She has made such a positive impact on my life and I am truly blessed to call her a mentor. Judy Myllymaki is a National Finals Rodeo (NFR) qualifier, Montana Circuit champion, futurity champion, lifelong horsewoman, and one of the most respected clinicians in the barrel racing world. With a career spanning over many decades, Judy has competed—and won—at the highest levels of the

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Ep 23: Incontinence, Pelvic Floor Health, Pelvic...

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2025/06/06

In this episode I sit down with Dr. Courtney James of Heart and Sole therapy in Billings, MT.We discuss all things pelvic health including incontinence, pain, prolapse, and how the pelvic floor changes during crucial points in a woman's life including pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause. Normalizing discussion in these areas is important to both Courtney and I and we both truly believe that women should be able to enjoy their horses at any stage of life. You'll learn

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Ep 21: Body Awareness from Dancing + Working Out...

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2025/05/19

In this episode I sit down with the amazing Maggie Poloncic who is a world-class barrel racing jockey. Maggie is one of the strongest and most athletic barrel racers I've ever seen, and it has paid off heavily for her in a sport of managing 1200 lb animals.Maggie discusses her background in dance and how that helped her develop precise proprioception and coordination in every joint in her body. She describes how strength training has given her confidence to compete at the highest level

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Ep 20 Competition Mindset, Physical + Mental...

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2025/05/13

If you compete with your horses, then you NEED to listen to this episode! Coach Katie Lovett of the nationally-ranked UMW Volleyball team drops valuable tips and advice for those looking to maximize their competitive potential.Coach Katie discusses mindset in high-stress situations, cultivating and maintaining a positive mindset, and the importance of physical AND mental readiness to compete. She discusses some of her favorite sports psychology resources that have helped her and her

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Ep 22 Finding the Right Horse for You with Casey French

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2025/05/09

In this episode I sit down with Casey French of Match Made Equine. We dive into what makes a good horse-rider match and what makes a bad one. This podcast goes there- it's not often discussed, and is honestly a little embarrassing to discuss when it goes wrong! But it doesn't have to be like that. 2 of the most common things she sees are 1) Green horse, green rider and 2) Riders who have lost muscle mass due to age or having kids (hint: this one can be fixed with the correct rider fitness

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Ep 19 Reaching Riding Goals, Habit Hacks,...

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2025/05/05

Dr. Aleisha discusseshow to hack your brain to incorporate healthy habits into your life as a horseback rider to optimize performance and health. She gives a clear, 3-step process setting riding goals and creating a plan to reach them.She discusses the 4 laws of habit change from James Clear's book, "Atomic Habits," anddives into how each of these laws can be used in the busy life schedule of a horseback rider. You can purchase Ride Strong 101 for 15% off with a discount codeexclusive for

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Ep. 18 Horse Rehab and Conditioning, and Therapy...

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2025/04/25

In this episode I sit down and talk all things horse wellness and rehabilitation with Summer Nicole Terry of Superior Rehabilitation. Summer is an expert body worker who specializes in performance horses. We talk about useful tools for building a horse's strength including toppline, hind end, proprioception, and core.We discuss the pros and cons of swimming horses vs. using a modality like aquatred. Summer dives into why long trotting may NOT be good for conditioning barrel horses and some

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Episode 17: Shannon Kerr on Brazilian Barrel Horse...

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2025/04/15

In this episode (Part 2/2) I sit down with world-renowned barrel racing trainer Shannon Kerr to continue our conversation on making the absolute best barrel horses in the world. She discusses the recent world-record breaking run on a standard pattern set by Anderson Carreira and Black Cat Lider.We discuss all of the questions that were asked in our polls leading up to this episode, so if you submitted a question, tune in to hear Shannon's answer! She graciously took the time to answer each

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Ep. 16 Shannon Kerr: Top tips about Brazilian horse...

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2025/04/08

In this episode I sit down with the legendaryShannon Kerr.Shannon Kerr is a world-renowned barrel racing trainer who currently resides in Brazil. She got her start on racehorses, dabbled in jumping and dressage, and found her passion in barrel racingwhere she had success and trained for Judd Little.She’strained horses in the United States, Italy, and now Brazil. Her natural talent and drive to succeed has resulted in a successful transition into the world’s toughest barrel racing scene,

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Kalena Webb Women of the Wild West Horse Show May 24-26

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2025/04/01

In this episode I sit down with Kalena Webb, founder of Women of the Wild West Horse Show. She discusses how the Sale came about as well as the events that are involved with it today. This is an ALL WOMEN event, so grab your girlfriends and come to Gooding, Idaho to see some high-quality horses consigned by women!Breakaway roping: Saturday, May 24 $25,000 added Barrel Race: Sunday, May 25 Horse Sale: Monday, May 26 Vendor booths throughout the weekend. Stop by and see our Solid in the

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Ep 15. Whitley Sharp: Forging a Path for Dreams to...

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2025/03/26

In this episode I dive DEEP with Whitley Sharp into all things success-related. Both Whitley and I strongly believe that there is always a way to make your dreams come true and this episode is a peek through the keyhole of how to make that happen.She shares the experiences, work, time, and strategies she has used to get where she is today. Whitley is an extremely hard worker and she is getting to reap the fruits of her labor now after years of hustling and never giving up. She offers

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Ep 13 Diana Morris: From Competing at the Women's...

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2025/03/19

In this episode I get a chance to sit down and hear Diana Morris's story of competing on many different horses over the years before barrel racing before the "D" system was in place. Diana shares her extensive background in rodeo and on a fun side note she discusses the TV Show "1923" being filmed at her ranch.Recently Diana has focused on physical fitness with Solid in the Saddle programs to improve her riding, knee pain, and back strength. She ends the episode by sharing a solid tip

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60:49

How a Diverse Riding Background Shaped Melanie South

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2025/03/12

In this episode I chat with Melanie South who is an accomplished horsewoman, Equine Instructor at the University of Montana Western, and a previous riding instructor at the Natural Horsemanship program offered through UMW. She credits her success in the equine world with getting to ride a variety of horses from an early age and learning how to train and season a difficult horse.Melanie shares her story as well as how strength training helped her return to riding after she had her daughter

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Ep 12 Tayla & Deena Moeykens on Building Confidence,...

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2025/03/04

In this episode I get to chat with one of the best barrel racers in the country, Tayla Moeykens, and her mom Deena Moeykens.In September Tayla had the horse world of Montana on the edge of our seats while she battled the bubble to the NFR, finishing 16th in the world in the WPRA barrel racing. Currently she's sitting 8th! Here's a list of her recent accomplishments:❖ 2023 Montana Circuit Finals Average and Year End Champion, qualifying for the NFR Open❖ 2024 Big Sky Region Barrel Racing

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