{"podcast":{"title":"Not Just A Pony Ride","slug":"not-just-a-pony-ride-3546064","podcast_index_feed_id":3546064,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/49ea8dd4/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.hetrauniversity.org","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/12301085/12301085-1704479807080-b2ae677e74d4f.jpg","author":"HETRA","episode_count":163,"summary":"Ever wanted to know more about Equine-Assisted Services (EAS) and Therapies? Join us as we explore the industry. Hear valuable education for instructors & therapists, insight into business strategies, and all the reasons why horses are so impactful for our mental & physical health. This podcast is presented by Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA), with over 35 years of experience in the EAS industry. Get all of our resources here: https://notjustaponyride.my.canva.site/linkinbio","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/not-just-a-pony-ride-3546064"},"episode":{"title":"139.  Live! - Does Balanced vs. Unbalanced Rider Ability Matter for Equine Weight Limits?","slug":"139-live-does-balanced-vs-unbalanced-rider-ability-matter-for-equine-weight-limits","published_at":"2025-11-14T23:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/not-just-a-pony-ride-3546064/139-live-does-balanced-vs-unbalanced-rider-ability-matter-for-equine-weight-limits","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/not-just-a-pony-ride-3546064","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/notjustaponyride/episodes/139---Live----Does-Balanced-vs--Unbalanced-Rider-Ability-Matter-for-Equine-Weight-Limits-e3au2st","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/49ea8dd4/podcast/play/111135069/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-13%2Fe281d55d-9c9a-0ee4-101b-961ce8038b27.mp3","summary":"Live from the PATH Intl. International Conference – Denver, CO! I n this special episode recorded live in front of a studio audience, we dive into a lively and thought-provoking group discussion on one of the most frequently debated topics in equine-assisted services: How do we define a “balanced rider,” and what impact does that definition have on setting equine weight limits? Join us as a panel of experienced instructors, therapists, and equine professionals unpack the nuances of rider balance — exploring physical, sensory, and emotional components that influence how weight is carried and distributed by the horse.Our guests and audience members share their insights on: The many factors that go beyond the number on the scale when determining safe and ethical weight limits How movement, tone, and stability affect equine welfare and performance Register now for the NEW MINI COURSE Launching December 1st: https://hetrauniversity.mykajabi.com/BalancingTheScalesMiniCourse Go to our social media to see the pressure map impact of a cell phone in your back pocket while riding courtesy of Centaur Biomechanics!","meta_description":"Live from the PATH Intl. International Conference – Denver, CO! I n this special episode recorded live in front of a studio audience, we dive into a livel…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1921,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/not-just-a-pony-ride-3546064/episodes/139-live-does-balanced-vs-unbalanced-rider-ability-matter-for-equine-weight-limits/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/not-just-a-pony-ride-3546064/139-live-does-balanced-vs-unbalanced-rider-ability-matter-for-equine-weight-limits.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}