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Stronger in the Saddle: Olympic Equestrian Fitness Trainer Mikerlange Barthelemy on Rider Strength and Performance | S2 E10

Season 2 Episode 10

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This week on WEQ Weekly, Raegan and Maddy recap Week Five of NCEA spring competition, breaking down key results across both Dual and Single Discipline meets and the latest Selection Committee rankings as the postseason approaches.

Then, in this week’s interview, they sit down with Olympic equestrian performance coach Mikerlange “Mike” Barthelemy, founder of Limitless Performance. Mike shares how a career-changing injury led him into strength training, how he discovered equestrian sport, and why rider fitness is becoming increasingly important from the Olympic level all the way to collegiate programs.

The conversation also explores the stigma around strength training in riding, what college equestrians are facing when they enter Division I strength programs, and practical advice for young riders looking to build strength and improve performance in the saddle.

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