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Pain to Performance - #17

Katie Bird Episode 17

The day started with a sad setback: a horse in clear discomfort from an ill-fitting saddle.
Recommended by a professional, trusted by the owner, but completely the wrong fit.
The result? Spinal dysfunction, pain, and a long-term impact that never should’ve happened.
It was a harsh reminder that when expertise falls short, the horse carries the cost.

But, the day didn’t stay there!

Next up: coaching the Tauranga Dressage Group. 

Polework sessions that pushed riders beyond comfort and into clear progress, winter training exercises with purpose.
Then treated both the dressage group and my sponsored riders' competition horses. Coordinated with the farrier, a perfect opportunity to plan for the season ahead.

From damage control to aligned execution, this is how you turn a day around.
Pain to performance. Strategy, teamwork, and standards that don’t move.