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
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 equestrian world blends passion with depth: from breeding and riding iconic Connemara ponies to writing equestrian novels and sharing stories from behind the scenes of her acting roles.
Caroline brings her rich life experience to the conversation, talking about:
- How her love for her Connemara ponies led to the name of her Equicizer
- The stories and fun behind writing her novels, and what she is planning next!
- How she has balanced her time between riding, writing, and acting, blending her creativity with practical horsemanship.
- What led her to the Equicizer, how she uses it now, and why riders at any level can benefit from this kind of unmounted training
Whether you’re a breeder, rider, writer, or lifelong learner in the horse world, this episode is full of warmth, wisdom, and anecdotes that will resonate long after the last note.
📚 Ready for the next great book you can curl up with? Here's how to find more from Caroline:
Ride On the Curl’d Clouds 📚 https://a.co/d/coehnlj
Fortune’s Fool 📚 https://a.co/d/3F1Ch0X
The Pony Breeder’s Companion: A Guide for Owners and Breeders 📚 https://a.co/d/gEQjNve
Stay tuned! On the next episode of Mane Brain, I will explore heart rate zones and discipline-specific fitness tips for riders — tying together neuroscience and how to train smarter out of the tack.
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.