MY STORY
Get to know Emily…
Emily Wendt is the CEO and President of Rider’s Relief and has been an equestrian for over 30 years. Her passion began at age 11 during a week-long horse camp, quickly progressing from weekly lessons to owning her own horse and riding six days a week.
As a junior rider, Emily competed nationwide at USEF AA-rated shows, moving from the Children’s Hunter division to the 1.10m Jumpers and Amateur Owner Hunter divisions. After a brief break in college, she returned to the sport, fully funding her own riding career.
Today, she combines her lifelong equestrian experience with her business expertise to create products that support riders, horses, and their performance—always with the same dedication she’s had since day one.
(Image: Emily and Ferdinand the day they finally met.)
The Impact of Corporate America
After trying several years of flexible, part-time work to prioritize riding, Emily transitioned to a corporate desk job, spending the next 15 years as a “weekend warrior” at the barn. The shift from daily riding to a sedentary office role led to chronic aches, increased anxiety, and a loss of confidence in the saddle. Determined to find relief, she explored numerous treatments—until discovering Nano-CBD, which made a meaningful difference in both her comfort and mindset.
That breakthrough became the foundation for Rider’s Relief, a company dedicated to helping riders, horses, and pets feel and perform their best.
(Images: Emily and Ferdinand; Ferdinand and Mortimer the Pug))
Launching Rider's Relief
The Rider’s Relief Solution
Nano-CBD wasn’t a magic cure, but it gave Emily real, lasting relief. Her chronic pain eased, her confidence returned, and even her long-time trainer noticed the transformation—saying she was once again riding with the skill, composure, and adaptability she had in her earlier years.
Driven by that experience, Emily developed Rider’s Relief wellness products for equestrians of all disciplines. Every ingredient is thoroughly researched to ensure it supports both rider and horse without compromising safety or performance. She believes that while equine professionals work tirelessly to keep their horses healthy, they often overlook their own well-being—an oversight that horses can sense and that can directly affect performance.
Today, Emily rides three to four days a week with focus, confidence, and enjoyment—even when Ferdi decides to have a little fun. Her goal is simple: to help other riders find the same freedom from pain, anxiety, and distraction so they can ride at their best.
(Image: The Mascot of Morty’s Munchies