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.
Mane Brain: The Science of Smarter Riding
Latest Episodes
What Elite Riders Notice that Others Miss: The Neuroscience Behind Feel
What if "feel" isn't a gift you're born with?What if it isn't intuition, talent, or some mysterious quality that only elite riders possess?We're beginning a mini-series into the Science of Feel on the podcast, and I'm going...
Your Brain in the Show Ring: Why Pressure Changes Your Ride
Every rider has experienced it: the moment you enter the warm-up ring or hear the judge ring the bell, and suddenly the ride you've practiced for weeks feels completely different.What changed?Not your fitness.Not your horse...
From Fitness to Feel: The Missing Layers of Rider Performance
You can be strong, fit, and athletic—and still struggle with balance, timing, and feel in the saddle. That's because fitness builds the foundation of riding performance.Over the past several months on Mane Brain, we've ...
Balance Before Aids: Building the Postural Control for an Independent Seat
In this episode of Mane Brain, we shift from the foundational fitness layers of the Neuro Rider Stack into one of the more overlooked aspects of rider development: balance.Many riders assume balance in the saddle i...
The Three Riding Illusions: Strength, Effort, and Stillness
Many riders work incredibly hard to improve their riding—but sometimes the beliefs guiding that effort are the very things holding them back. In this episode, we explore three common illusions that can quietly limit progress in the saddle.<...