Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians
467 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsIf you are tired of riding the endless circle, or you're struggling to find inspiration for your riding each week, this is the podcast for you.
The Daily Strides Podcast is for equestrians wanting to learn more, stay inspired, and continue to move the conversation between horse and rider forward.
Each episode provides step by step guided instruction on different aspects of riding, groundwork, and lunging your horse or pony.
All episodes have a full blog post published at https://StridesForSuccess.com. New episodes are published every Monday.
Say goodbye to the endless circle and hello to intentional interaction with your horse in a way that you both enjoy, that you both benefit from, by subscribing to the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians today and
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Episodes
1080 | Recognising When It's Time to Move On
January 21, 2019 06:02 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBWhat this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Recognise some of the red flags that it may be time to make a decision See that holding on to something that is not working is not fair on you or your horse In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast I chat about how you can more easily recognise when it is time to move on, where your partnership with your horse is concerned. more... Happy Riding, Lorna
1079 | Feeling More Secure About Cantering In Open Spaces
January 14, 2019 06:02 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBWhat this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Learn how to practice remaining balanced on the transition Understand the importance of a good lower leg position Make small adjustments to help with allowing the canter to happen Figure out how to get started the very next time you are in the saddle One of the most thrilling and exciting experiences we can have on horse back can be cantering in open spaces. There is a feeling of freedom, of 'two hearts', of just pure unbridle...
1078 | Socialising Your Horse To Riding In a Group
January 07, 2019 06:02 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBWhat this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Realise how important it is to choose your friends wisely Figure out how to initially 'practice' with your horse Not worry about 'where' you are in the group Keep things slow and steady initially Most things in life are better when shared with friends. Riding on the trail or hacking out is no different. However, for many riders, the uncertainty of how their horse will respond 'out in the world' with other horses can be enough ...
1077 | Planning for Progress in Your Riding
December 31, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 17 MBWhat this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Goal - especially that is it 'do-able' Calendar - figuring out what days you actually can ride this month Themes - the stepping stones that will take you to your goal Exercises - what you will actually be doing each and every ride I want you to be honest with me here... If I was to compare the picture that is you and your horse from this day last year, to todays picture, would there be a positive change? Is it evident that you...
1076 | Being a Positive Influence this Christmas
December 24, 2018 06:02 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBWhat this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Spread some positive energy around your equestrian network Identify small and easy to do yet meaningful ideas you can use It's Christmas...! In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast I want to give you some quick and simple ideas that will help you spread Christmas cheer now in your equestrian network. more... Happy Riding, Lorna
1075 | 4 Things You're Doing Wrong When Lunging
December 17, 2018 06:02 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBWhat this episode is all about & how it can help you:- The problem with assuming your horse knows how to lunge Understand why not using your lunging whip can stall your progress Realise that you might just be blocking or stopping your horse See that consistency is essential to successful lunging Have you been struggling to make lunging 'work' for you and your horse? You're not alone! What if I was to tell you that, maybe, if you just changed a couple of key things you're potential...
1074 | How Are You Showing Up for Your Horse
December 10, 2018 06:02 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBWhat this episode is all about & how it can help you:- To understand where the conversation begins How you can influence each ride before you get into the saddle Start thinking about creating different rhythms for different routines Begin 'checking yourself at the gate'! In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast I want to remind you of how it is your responsibility as a rider to try to show up as the best version of yourself in the saddle. more... Happy Riding, Lorna
1073 | Why Your Position in Lunging is Everything
December 03, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 17 MBWhat this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand the relationship between your position on the ground & in the saddle Identify the difference between 'Neutral', 'Driving' and 'Resisting' Know when to move into the 'driving' position Know when to move into the 'resisting' position In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast we are chatting about one of the biggest mistakes riders make when they are working their horse on the lunge Namely, not paying enough attenti...
1072 | The 3 Mistakes Riders Make when Riding the Sitting Trot
November 26, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 17 MBWhat this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Think different words which will help you to move differently Stop holding on in the sitting trot Understand how to balance rather than 'grip' with your legs The sitting trot can be a challenge for many riders. Being told how to 'absorb the movement' which can leave you scratching your head. Or just move 'with the horse'. Another confusing term, especially when you have never managed it before. This is going to be a little diffe...
1071 | Hokey Pokey or Swinging Legs While Riding
November 19, 2018 06:02 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBWhat this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand how you are sitting in the saddle might be affecting everything Realise the disastrous effects this can have on your overall position Focus on ‘feeling’ what your leg is doing in order to improve things Work in walk, then trot and then transitions Be honest... Are you finding yourself doing the hokey pokey in the saddle more than you would like? Your right leg is in. Your right leg is out. In out, in out, shaking al...
1070 | Overcoming Resistance while Riding
November 12, 2018 06:02 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBWhat this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand what resistance is in your horse Start with taking steps back to simple Realise the importance of rewarding every little positive element Know how far to take each ride Most riders have been there, some more regularly than others... You are mounted up, in the arena with your horse. Your plans are all laid out in your head for the upcoming schooling session or ride. And you are feeling positive and ready to get it do...
1069 | Avoiding the Trampoline Effect in the Sitting Trot
November 05, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBWhat this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand the influence of your weight on the approach Learn how to 'open a door' for your horse Begin shifting your weight over the fence Effectively school on this to practice it Are you struggling with your correct canter lead when landing from a fence? Perhaps you approach the fence on the one rein, however, the track or exercise requires a change of rein after the fence. You find that you often need to come back to trot ...
1068 | Making a Success of Shorter Riding Times
October 29, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBWhat this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Have a plan for what you are going to do Get as much ready as you can in advance Create and stick to a routine that works Learn to say no to distractions…! Many riders find that, from time to time due to other responsibilities, they have shorter riding times to spend in the saddle. If you are feeling like this right now, this is the episode for you. Today we are chatting about making the most of your time. In this episode of t...
1067 | What Are 'the-Basics' When it Comes to Riding
October 22, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBWhat this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understanding the conversation is always happening Your position Your Aids Understanding how your horse 'goes' The 'basics in riding'... It sounds like a bit of a list for riders to master before they move on. And I suppose in a way, they are. Like most things, there are a few foundational pieces that, once you understand how they work, can be used to create a foundation for you & your horse going forward. In this episode of t...
1066 | Landing on the Correct Canter Lead After A Fence
October 15, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBWhat this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand the influence of your weight on the approach Learn how to 'open a door' for your horse Begin shifting your weight over the fence Effectively school on this to practice it Are you struggling with your correct canter lead when landing from a fence? Perhaps you approach the fence on the one rein, however, the track or exercise requires a change of rein after the fence. You find that you often need to come back to trot ...
1065 | Following and Allowing in Your Riding
October 08, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBWhat this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand what strength is Figure out how it relates to suppleness Work on straightness to strengthen your horse Notice when things begin to develop Have you found yourself wondering or wishing about your horses top line or frame? You probably have heard that they are related to how your horse is working, but struggle to really connect the pieces together in the saddle. This episode of the Daily Strides Podcast is all about s...
1064 | Asking for Canter on the Straight
October 01, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBWhat this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand why correct flexion is everything Get clear on the role of your seat Use your legs to ‘ask’ the question Actually allowing the horse to actually canter Do you find that canter leads end up getting you and your horse in a bit of a muddle sometimes? You've perhaps noticed that if you ask in the corner you are usually okay... But, if and when you ask on the straight, well, it seems to be down to chance! A fifty / fifty...
1063 | Using Your Legs To Create A Channel In Your Riding
September 24, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBWhat this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Sitting straight in the saddle Allowing your legs to ‘drape’ Understanding an active aid versus an inactive one Supporting your horse when he needs support Remember back to when you were first learning to ride. You possibly saw your legs as being a 'go button' of sorts. Go forward or go sideways. However, as you began to improve the conversation, by refining your aids, you realised that your legs have started to also become a ...
1062 | Developing Strong Hind Quarters in Your Horse
September 17, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBWhat this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand what strength is Figure out how it relates to suppleness Work on straightness to strengthen your horse Notice when things begin to develop Have you found yourself wondering or wishing about your horses top line or frame? You probably have heard that they are related to how your horse is working, but struggle to really connect the pieces together in the saddle. This episode of the Daily Strides Podcast is all about s...
1061 | Dealing with the Horse Who Won't Listen
September 10, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 16.5 MBThis episode will explain how:- Looks can be deceiving this type of a horse And why I suggest bringing the whole conversation back to basics To create a channel for the 'forwardness' You can identify any 'weak spots' in your channel We all know one... The horse who makes you question everything about your riding abilities and knowledge. The horse who, when you get on, just seems to invite you to ride as though you began yesterday! It can be such a frustrating place to be for any r...
1060 | Asking Different Questions with Different Types of Jumps
September 03, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBThis episode is all about helping you to use and make the most of:- Crosspoles Uprights Ascending oxers Square oxers Have you found yourself, like many riders, initially thinking about all jumps as being equal? Simply obstacles that are in your way when moving from A to B with your horse? It is common to feel this way initially when you begin working over fences. However, once you can safely navigate a jump or ten, it is important to begin understanding how different jumps ask dif...
1059 | Using Artificial Aids in Your Riding
August 27, 2018 06:02 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBWhat this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Identify the types of artificial aids Know when you need to back up your natural aids Understand the relationship between your inside leg and inside hand when using a whip Follow through and allow your horse to respond Hands up if your communication with your horse, using your natural aids, leaves you feeling like there's quite a bit being lost along the way? Your hand is one of a sea of hands, so don't feel too alone! Many ri...
1058 | Are You Working on Developing Your Leg Aids
August 20, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBWhat this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Become more respectful with your legs & how it will help the overall conversation Understand why how you apply the aid is so important The difference between 'loud aids' and 'quiet aids' Develop your leg aids as a guide - not a crutch Your legs make up such a huge part of the active conversation that happens between you and your horse when you're in the saddle. You can use them to ask questions. They can be used to guide or di...
1057 | Serpentines Making them Work for You in Your Schooling
August 13, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBDaily Strides | Podcast
1056 | Building Relaxation Before You Get into the Saddle
August 06, 2018 06:02 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBDaily Strides | Podcast
1055 | Learning to Measure Distances the Easy Way 2
July 30, 2018 06:02 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBDaily Strides | Podcast
1054 | Top 3 Mistakes when it Comes to Groundpoles
July 23, 2018 06:02 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBWhat this episode is all about:- Mistake 1:- Overestimating the amount of poles and complexity of exercise Mistake 2:- Incorrectly mapping the distance or adjustments Mistake 3:- Not realising how much influence you have over your horse If you have been riding for any length of time, you are probably well versed on the benefits of groundpoles. In fact, I would bet that you have tried them a few times...However, there are a few basic mistakes riders make when it comes to groundpoles ...
1053 | True Impulsion versus Running in Your Riding
July 16, 2018 06:02 - 11 minutes - 16 MBWhat this episode is all about & how it can help you:- What is impulsion What is necessary for you to maintain impulsion How to know if the energy is "falling out" Working towards consistent impulsion We have all been there... In the saddle and wanting to do something. You ask for 'more' but instead of being able to harness that energy, it tends to just fall out the front end! This episode of the Daily Strides Podcast is all about what impulsion is, and how you can use it in your ...
1052 | Working with the Training Scale over Groundpoles
July 09, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 17 MBGroundpoles... So many riders work with them on a regular basis with their horses. However many riders struggle to work on specific areas in their training while using the groundpoles. more... Happy Riding Lorna
1051 | Top 4 Mind set Myths that Hold Riders Back
July 02, 2018 06:02 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBWhat this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Myth No. 1:- Riders are either natural or they're not Myth No. 2:- 'Feel' takes years to learn Myth No. 3:- I need to have... Myth No. 4:- I'll ruin my horse if... Myths and legends... Most things have few surrounding them. Horse riding is no different and I often find that simple mindset 'white lies' (or myths) are the very thing applying the brakes to any progress in riding. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast we are...
1050 | A Simple Exercise for Straightness
June 25, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBDaily Strides | Podcast
1049 | The Evolution of Your Aids in the Saddle
June 18, 2018 06:02 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBDaily Strides | Podcast
1048 | Confidence and Building it From the Ground Up
June 11, 2018 06:02 - 11 minutes - 16 MBDaily Strides | Podcast
1047 | Maintaining Straightness Throughout Your Ride
June 04, 2018 06:02 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBDaily Strides | Podcast
1046 | How the Training Scale works with Transitions
May 28, 2018 06:02 - 13 minutes - 19 MBDaily Strides | Podcast
1045 | Smoothing Out the Ups and Downs in Your Riding
May 21, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBWhat this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Begin noticing where the ups and downs are happening Take responsibility, rather than looking for a quick fix Learn to Balance Your Aids Correctly Using a Split Second to Smooth Out Your Riding Do things feel a little 'touch and go' when it comes to your riding? You touch on how you want it to feel, but that feeling is all too brief. It's there for a few strides and then it is gone again. Would you like to maintain that feel...
1044 | Setting Up Your OTTB for Success
May 14, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBWhat this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Starting from the beginning Relaxation is worth taking the time to nurture Sometimes it is better to 'allow' Developing your leg and seat aids Are you part of a special group of riders, which includes me, from around the world who have taken on the of helping a OTTB, a retired racehorse, get started on their new career?. more... This month on Daily Strides Premium we are talking Relaxation for the whole month. If you are inte...
1043 | Relaxation when Riding a Hot Horse
May 07, 2018 06:02 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBDaily Strides | Podcast
1042 | Straightness in the Canter
April 30, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBDaily Strides | Podcast
1041 | Establishing and Maintaining in Your Riding
April 23, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBDaily Strides | Podcast
1040 | Considerations for a Jumping Training Schedule
April 16, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 17 MBDaily Strides | Podcast
1039 | Reschooling a Horse that Runs through Your Aids
April 09, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBDaily Strides | Podcast
1038 | Getting Started Over Jumps
April 02, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBDaily Strides | Podcast
1037 | How is Your Riding Mindset
March 26, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBDaily Strides | Podcast
1036 | Working on Straightness Through a Consistent Outside Rein
March 19, 2018 06:02 - 11 minutes - 16 MBDaily Strides | Podcast
1035 | Recognising and Reschooling a Horse Who Hollows His Back
March 12, 2018 06:02 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBDaily Strides | Podcast
1034 | Reliquishing Control in Order to Develop Self Carriage
March 05, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBDaily Strides | Podcast
1033 | The Importance of Working on the Basics
February 26, 2018 06:02 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBDaily Strides | Podcast
1032 | Rescholing a Horse that is Dead to Your Leg
February 19, 2018 06:02 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBDaily Strides | Podcast
1031 | Learning to Wait for the Jump
February 12, 2018 06:02 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBDaily Strides | Podcast