Mane Brain: The Science of Smarter Riding
Welcome to Mane Brain, the podcast where neuroscience meets the saddle! Hosted by Audrey Paslow, a board-certified neurologic physical therapist and expert in rider biomechanics, this show dives deep into the brain-body connection that makes great riders.
Each episode explores the science behind balance, coordination, flexibility, strength, breathing, and timing—essential elements for equestrians looking to improve their performance. Through expert interviews, rider fitness strategies, and neuroscience-backed insights, you’ll learn how to train smarter, ride better, and unlock your full potential in the saddle.
Podcasting since 2025 • 26 episodes
Mane Brain: The Science of Smarter Riding
Latest Episodes
Training the Rider’s Heart: Cardio Workouts That Actually Transfer to the Tack
Riders often hear that they need “better cardio,” but few are told how to set up a program targeting cardiovascular fitness that their discipline actually requires.In this episode of Mane Brain, I will break down the c...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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37:15
Friday’s With Frankie: "Literary Hooves" — Caroline Nesbitt on Books, Breeding, and Horses
On this episode of Friday’s With Frankie, Frankie Lovato Jr. and I sit down with Caroline Nesbitt — a rider, Connemara breeder, author, theatre professional, and newer Equicizer owner. Caroline’s journey through the...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:04:41
The Hidden Cardio of Riding: Heart Rate Demands Across the Disciplines
We often focus on the horse’s conditioning, but what about the rider? Research shows that riders experience significant cardiovascular demand during competition across all disciplines, and this incorporates environments that include bein...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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48:36
Friday’s With Frankie: Fitness for Riders — Training the Brain & Body with the Equicizer
SEASON 2 of the Mane Brain Podcast opens with an episode of Friday’s with Frankie and reframes what fitness for riders really means — and how off-horse tools like the Equicizer can support cardiovascular conditio...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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50:17
Riding Blindfolded (Sort Of): How Vision Affects Balance and Why Riders Rely on It Too Much
Vision is powerful — but sometimes, it’s doing too much of the work.In this episode of Mane Brain, Audrey Paslow, PT, DPT, NCS, dives into the neuroscience behind visual input and rider balance, exploring why temporarily ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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31:04