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Pivot Point Performance, LLC Physical therapy for your equine athlete and you - the rider. Becky is a licensed Physical Therapist
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10/12/2026

Hip pain is one of the most common things riders and non-riders alike bring to us, and it’s rarely just a hip problem.

The hip sits in the middle of your body’s chain. When your back, core, knees, or feet aren’t moving well, your hip often picks up the slack, and that’s when the aching, tightness, and “one side always feels off” start showing up.

For riders, it can mean an uneven seat, a leg that won’t hang the way you want, or stiffness that follows you out of the saddle and into the rest of your day.

That’s why we start by looking at how you move, then build a plan around what we find, using assisted stretching, manual therapy, and exercise prescription.

Ready to feel better in your own body? Link in bio to book a visit.

10/11/2026

Knowing the technique is only half of it. The other half is the part nobody teaches: how to find your first client, how to price your sessions, and how to feel confident putting yourself out there.

Our Stretch Practitioner certification covers the hands-on skill and the business side, with mentorship that continues after you’re certified. You’ll also join a network of certified practitioners, horse people and non-horse people alike.

Start with the qualification survey, and if it looks like a fit, we’ll set up a virtual Practitioner Discovery Call. Link in bio.

10/11/2026

A hind leg that gets stuck straight behind your horse for a second and then snaps loose is one of those things owners notice and then wonder if they imagined. It has a name: intermittent upward fixation of the patella, usually called a sticky stifle.

Here’s the simple version. The patella is your horse’s kneecap, and horses have a locking mechanism in the stifle that lets them rest and sleep on their feet without using much muscle. It’s a smart design. The problem comes when that lock catches at the wrong time, during movement, and the leg stays locked out until it finally releases. “Intermittent” means it comes and goes, which is why it can be easy to dismiss at first.

It’s often seen in young horses who are still growing into their bodies, in horses that have had time off, and in horses with less muscle through the hind end. Owners commonly notice a hind leg that drags or hangs for a moment, a catch or jerk as it releases, or reluctance to canter, back up, or go downhill.

Two things worth knowing. A vet should always make the diagnosis, since other hind-end problems can look similar. And the diagnosis isn’t the end of the story, because strength and movement quality through the hind end play a big role in how a horse manages their stifle.

That’s what Pivot Point Performance’s Stifle Program is built around: clear, step-by-step stretches and exercises you can do at home, so you’re not left guessing after the diagnosis.

👉 Seen this in your horse? Talk to your vet first, then let Pivot Point be the next step in your horse’s rehab. Course link in bio.

10/11/2026

A pinch at the front of the hip is a frustrating one. It shows up when you squat, climb stairs, lift your knee, or swing a leg over a saddle, and the usual advice is to stretch your hip flexors.

Sometimes that helps. Often it doesn’t, and sometimes it makes the pinch worse. The hip is a ball-and-socket joint, and it needs to glide smoothly to move well. When the glutes aren’t doing their share, the hip flexors tend to overwork and the joint doesn’t move as freely. Pulling harder on those hip flexors doesn’t change how the joint is gliding, so the pinch can stick around no matter how much you stretch.

That’s where hands-on work makes a difference. Manual therapy and assisted stretching can address how the hip and pelvis are actually moving. Dry needling can help calm overactive muscles around the joint. And exercise prescription builds the strength that keeps the hip moving smoothly between sessions, so progress holds.

If your hip pain is sudden, severe, or followed a fall or injury, check with your medical provider first.

👉 If a pinch in the front of your hip keeps coming back no matter what you stretch, message us.

10/10/2026

One of the biggest questions people have about becoming a Stretch Practitioner is simple: where does the time come from?

Here’s what it can look like. Picture a weeknight. You finish your regular job, and you see a client or two on a schedule you set. Then you wrap up, and the rest of your evening is yours. Another week, maybe you add a Saturday morning. Another week, you skip it entirely because something came up. You decide how much you take on and when.

That’s what “alongside, not instead of” means in practice. It doesn’t ask you to leave your job or give up your weekends. You start with the time you actually have.

If you want it to grow, that’s your call too, and the mentorship that continues after certification is there to help you make those decisions with real guidance instead of guesses.

If the question holding you back has been “I don’t have the time,” it may take less of it than you think.

👉 Comment “INFO” and I’ll walk you through what getting started could look like around your schedule.

10/09/2026

A stifle diagnosis can leave you with more questions than answers.

Your vet confirms the injury or weakness, maybe suggests a few exercises, and then you're on your own. Where do you start? How often? What comes next? Most horse owners end up piecing it together from videos, advice, and guesswork.

That's the gap we built the Pivot Point Stifle Program to fill. It gives you clear, step-by-step stretches and exercises you can do at home, so you're not guessing at what to do or when to do it. It's designed to work alongside your vet's guidance, not replace it, so always start with them.

Because "do a few exercises" isn't a rehab plan. A roadmap is.

Let Pivot Point Performance be the next step in your horse's rehab. Link to the Equine Stifle Rehab course in bio.

10/09/2026

Hip pain rarely starts in the hip. Hours at a desk, hours in the saddle, or hours on your feet can leave the muscles around your hips tight, weak, or doing a job they weren't built for. Over time, your body finds workarounds, and those workarounds can turn into the pain you feel.

That's why a session with Becky starts with figuring out why before deciding what. As a licensed physical therapist, she looks at how your hips, pelvis, and low back are working together. From there, your plan might include assisted stretching, manual therapy, dry needling, or an exercise plan you can follow at home.

A few things that commonly contribute to hip pain:

Long periods of sitting
Weak or underused glutes
Uneven weight-bearing in the saddle
Stiffness in the low back or pelvis
If your pain is sharp, sudden, follows a fall, or comes with numbness or tingling, please get it checked by a medical professional first.

If it's a dull, nagging ache you've been living with, it's worth having someone take a closer look. Link in bio to book.

10/08/2026

Most jobs tell you where to be and when to be there. As a stretch practitioner, you don’t face the same limits.

As a Practitioner, you're taught how to run your own sessions, so you can schedule clients wherever it works for you. That could be close to home, close to the barn, or somewhere new you're headed this month. The training covers how to assess, how to work with people, and how to set up a session in whatever space you've got.

And you're not on an island. Practitioners can join us at events alongside Pivot Point Performance and other certified practitioners, which means you can learn from each other, share ideas, and work as part of a community instead of figuring everything out solo. It's a mix of horse people and non-horse people, all working with people and all building something that fits their own lives.

It also comes with business-building mentorship, not just the skill. Most certifications stop at technique. We help you think through how to get started and keep going.

If you're curious whether it's a fit, take the qualification survey at the link in bio. The next step is a virtual Practitioner Discovery Call.

10/08/2026

When the horse and the human both leave more confident!
This week I helped a wonderful client figure out her horse's back soreness. We looked at where the pain was coming from and covered the basics of good saddle fit.
Afterward, she told me the session gave her confidence and helped her trust herself again. That's why I do this. You know your horse best, and I'm here to help you understand what they're telling you.

Is your horse girthy, sour under saddle, or just "off"? Message me and let's figure it out together.

10/08/2026

Stifle pain can be frustrating because the horse often doesn't look dramatically lame. He just stops wanting to use his hind end the way he used to.

Once your vet has weighed in, Pivot Point can help. Becky (a licensed PT and Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner) works with you on a plan that fits your horse, which can include:
✔️ Equine therapy
✔️ Horse stretching
✔️ Rehab consultation
✔️ Return-to-work guidance
✔️ Saddle fitting

Not sure where your horse falls? Message us and we'll help you figure out the next step. 🐴

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