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Piper speaks with Dr. Tim Worden, PhD about biometrics and show jumping performance and Dr. David Woznica about how riders can take better care of their bodies to help prevent injuries. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.

• Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse
• Guest: Dr. Tim Worden is a sports performance consultant, Member of the Equine High Performance Sports Group, and co-hosts the Sport Horse Podcast. He specializes in the translation of human high-performance training concepts to equestrian athletes, with a special interest in the jumping discipline. Dr. Worden has worked with numerous FEI riders to provide detailed performance analytics and guidance on training program design. Dr. Worden completed his Master's Degree in Human Biomechanics and Neuroscience and PhD in Human Biomechanics at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. In addition to his work in the equestrian community, Dr. Worden is a Business Development Manager at Inteligex Inc. and a member of the Spinal Cord Injury Clinical Research Unit at Toronto Western Hospital.
• Guest: Dr. David Woznica is an experienced interventional spine and regenerative medicine physician, board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as Sports Medicine. Dr. David Woznica is an expert in pre-physical therapy, pain management, and musculoskeletal care. Dr. Woznica's approach focuses on empowering athletes with the knowledge to proactively manage and prevent injuries, rather than adopting a reactive approach to pain and physical strain. 
• Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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• Sponsors: American Stalls, Purina Animal Nutrition, Wordley Martin, America Cryo, LAURACEA, BoneKare, Show Strides Book Series, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard and Good Boy, Eddie

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