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
Rewiring Rider Balance: How the Equicizer Builds Balance, Rhythm, and Better Harmony
Your brain learns new and novel movements through repetition and good feedback — and that’s exactly what the Equicizer can deliver. In this episode, Audrey wraps up her interview with Frankie Lovato Jr, by diving into the neuroscience and biomechanics behind why she loves using the Equicizer as a tool for riders.
Through the lens of neuroplasticity, motor learning, and rider biomechanics, Audrey explains how simulated riding helps the brain and body connect more effectively, improving balance, rhythm, stability, and harmony in the saddle.
Whether you’re working to improve your seat, build more awareness, or supplement your unmounted training, this episode reveals how tools like the Equicizer can transform the way you ride.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How concepts of neuroplasticity help riders rewire better movement patterns
- Why repetition, intensity, and saliency are keys to motor learning
- How simulation training can improve balance, stability, and confidence
- How the Equicizer complements mounted lessons and rider fitness
This is a must-listen for adult amateur riders seeking evidence-based ways to enhance their seat and deepen their connection with the horse.
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Mane Brain Podcast is part of Anchored Seat's mission to bring neuroscience to the saddle! Learn more about training programs and clinic opportunities at www.anchoredseat.com.