Season Finale - Running and Riding

<p>This episode is dedicated to a listener question from Julie in New Mexico. Her question has to do with cross training. A lot of us like to do other activities aside from riding – yoga, swimming, or, in this case, running.</p> <p>As it happens, Jec and I are both runners. So is Katrin Silva, a Best Horse Practices Summit presenter and part of the Cayuse Collaborative Clinic initiative.</p> <p>Together, we chat about cross-training in general and running specifically. We talk about the importance of core strength for riding and running. I've always felt that core strength and paying attention to the fitness of tiny little core muscles, not just those typical six pack abdominal muscles, is where a lot of us could stand to dedicate a bit more attention and time.</p> <p>We have some excellent articles from guest columnists on best horse practicesdot com  and I will link to them in our show notes.</p> <p>Also. We thank <a href="https://www.skratchlabs.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Skratch Labs</a> for sponsoring this episode. Skratch Labs makes drinks and energy bars and chews. They all have less sugar than most sports drinks and have more sodium. If you are sweating, you need to replace your electrolytes.</p> <p>Every ingredient has a purpose. No junk. Good-tasting products that your mouth and your belly and your brain will appreciate. Check out their Summer Peach Sport Hydration drink mix and their Raspberry Energy Chews.</p> <p>See you later, Season Two! This is our 30^th episode and our 60^th since we started this shindig less than two years ago. We’ll be back soon for our third season.</p> <p>Our title sponsor is <a href="https://lucernefarms.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Lucerne Farms</a>, producers of quality forage feeds. Lucerne is this outstanding little company in northern Maine. Forage is chopped hay, an excellent option when you can’t have your horse on pasture or when you need to add calories and nutrients to your horses’ diet.</p> <p>We also thank <a href="https://r