Sunday Strides – Embracing the Discomfort of Learning
Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians
This week’s Sunday Strides is a personal one. Lorna reflects on a recent experience that reminded her just how uncomfortable it can feel to learn something new - especially as an adult. Whether it's learning how to use new tech (hello, Pivo 👋) or facing the awkwardness of watching yourself ride on video, there’s something universally vulnerable about being a beginner again. In this episode, you’ll be reminded that growth often feels uncomfortable, and that’s a good thing. Because real riders aren’t the ones who know it all - they’re the ones who are still willing to learn. 🐴...
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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Position Faults that are Potentially Holding You Back in Your Riding (Originally Ep #1026))
Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians
If you feel like something is “off” in your riding, but you can’t quite put your finger on it, this episode is for you... We're going back to basics and revisiting the key areas of your riding position that may be holding you back. The reality? Even just one small fault in your seat, leg, or upper body can create a domino effect that impacts your entire ride—and your horse’s ability to understand you. This is a foundational episode for every rider. Especially if you're returning to riding, feeling stuck in your progress, or working without an instructor. Get the FULL article and all...
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Finding the 1 Domino in Your Riding that Changes Everything
Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians
Feeling overwhelmed in the saddle by everything you think you need to fix? Whether you're a novice rider or returning after time out of the saddle, this episode will help you break free from the frustrating cycle of overthinking and overcorrecting. Instead of trying to improve everything at once, what if you focused on just one thing — the first domino that, when shifted, creates a ripple effect throughout the rest of your ride? In this episode, I’m sharing how to identify your own “riding domino,” why mastering the basics isn’t just for beginners, and how one focused ride can do...
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Sunday Strides: Different Seasons, Different Solutions
Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians
Have you ever felt frustrated because what used to work in your riding, your training, or even your schedule - suddenly just… doesn’t? You’re not alone. In this episode of Sunday Strides, Lorna shares why it's normal (and even a positive sign!) when old systems stop fitting your current life - and why learning to adapt is the key to lasting progress in your riding journey. Change isn’t a problem - it’s a signal that you’re growing. Whether you're adjusting your training approach for your horse, your own riding schedule, or your life outside the saddle, embracing new strategies can...
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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Are You Blocking a Better Trot with Your Seat (Originally Ep #1228)
Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians
If your horse’s trot feels a little "meh" - and not the light, airy, expressive movement you dream of - you might unknowingly be the one getting in the way... In this encore episode, we're revisiting one of the most powerful conversations you can have with your horse: how your seat can either create space for better movement - or accidentally block it. Many riders think that once they master the basic rising trot, they can move on. But if you want true influence, softness, and connection, you need to dive deeper - starting with how you move with the trot, not against it. In this episode,...
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Rising Trot - Learning How to Post a 'Better' Way & Getting Past the Up Downs
Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians
There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of finally 'getting' the rising trot as a beginner rider… But what if the way you first found success—your trusty “up downs”—is now what’s holding you back? In this episode, we’re exploring how the rising trot evolves far beyond rhythm and balance. I’m breaking down how posting to the trot is actually a tool—one that can either help or hinder your horse’s movement and training, depending on how you’re doing it. Because yes, there’s a better way—and it all starts with YOU. 🎙️ Inside this episode, you’ll learn... ✅...
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Sunday Strides: Regrouping Rather than Throwing in the Towel
Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians
This week didn’t go as planned. And if yours didn’t either - you’re not alone. In this episode of Sunday Strides, I’m sharing what I do when life throws everything off course. From illness and exhaustion to just plain overwhelm, we all face moments where our riding plans feel impossible to follow through on. But here’s the key: One bad day doesn’t mean the whole week is a write-off. Sometimes, the best thing we can do is regroup instead of retreat. 🐴 In this Pep Talk You’ll Hear: Why setbacks don’t mean failure How to separate what has to get done from what can wait ...
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[Encore] Strides Revisited: 4 Ways Your Hands May be Wrong While Riding (Originally Ep #1137)
Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians
Do you ever feel like your hands are sending mixed signals to your horse? If you’ve been trying to improve your contact, connection, or communication in the saddle - but things still feel off - this Strides Revisited episode is for you. Originally aired in February 2025 as Episode 1137, this conversation dives into four of the most common (and sneaky!) ways your hands may be unintentionally causing confusion while you ride. Whether it's fidgeting, flapping, or just plain floating... It’s time to find your ‘Goldilocks’ hands - just right 😉 This episode is especially helpful as many...
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Developing Steady Hands as You Ride Your Horse
Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians
Do your hands seem to have a mind of their own when you're riding? You're not alone—and the good news is, unsteady hands aren't usually the real issue. They're often a symptom of deeper balance, stability, or position problems in your riding. Whether you find yourself constantly shortening your reins or unintentionally using your hands for balance, this episode will help you understand what's actually causing your unsteady hands and how to finally develop steadier, softer communication with your horse. Read the full article on this In This Episode of the Daily Strides Podcast,...
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Sunday Strides: Just Get On – No More Waiting
Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians
Welcome to the very first episode of Sunday Strides – the new weekly series from the Daily Strides Podcast designed to get your mindset right before the week begins. These episodes are short (under 5 minutes), unscripted, and packed with the motivation, truth, and tough love you need to get back in the saddle—even when it’s not perfect. In this episode, we’re talking about the trap of waiting for the “perfect time” to ride and why that’s costing you real progress with your horse. Because here’s the truth: You don’t need a perfect plan. You need to just get on. 🐴 What...
info_outlineFeel like you're stuck going in circles with your horse - even though you've been riding for years? You're not alone, and you're definitely not doing it wrong. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians, Lorna Leeson helps you reframe the basics… not as boring, beginner stuff, but as the real foundation for making lasting progress in the saddle.
Whether you're returning to riding after a break or have been riding for decades, this episode will help you understand how revisiting the fundamentals with intention can reignite your progress, rebuild your confidence, and deepen the connection with your horse.
Read the full blog post and get all of the links HERE
https://stridesforsuccess.com/episode1363-why-basics-arent-just-for-beginners
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
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Why experienced riders often feel stuck — and how to move through it
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How “the basics” evolve as your riding improves
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The difference between beginner basics and advanced fundamentals
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How your position, posture, and aids create (or block) communication
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Why continuous refinement is the key to consistent, confident rides
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How to make the basics your superpower — not your punishment
🐴 This Episode is Perfect For You If:
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You’re a returning rider who wants to get back in the saddle with clarity
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You’ve lost momentum in your training and don’t know where to start again
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You feel frustrated that you’re working on things you “should’ve mastered”
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You want to ride with more feel, awareness, and effectiveness
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You’re ready to turn the basics into breakthroughs
✍️ Take Action from This Episode:
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Identify one foundational skill—like transitions, turning, or your position—that you can intentionally focus on during your next 3 rides.
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Join the waitlist for the Returning to Riding Program so you're the first to know when enrollment opens.
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Register for the Free Live Training Webinar where we’ll walk through exactly how to spot and upgrade the basics that matter most to you right now.
🔁 Join the Returning to Riding Program Waitlist
Ready to rebuild your riding confidence and start making consistent progress again?
Lorna’s Returning to Riding Program is designed specifically for riders who are coming back after a break or navigating a plateau.
It’s the structured, supportive system you need to reconnect with your horse — and yourself.
👉 Join the Waitlist Here
📩 Or email [email protected]
💬 Want Support & Accountability?
You don’t have to figure it out alone. Inside the Daily Strides Podcast Online Community, riders like you are working on the same things — basics, breakthroughs, and better communication with their horses.
💬 Join us here: stridesforsuccess.com/group
🔗 Resources Mentioned
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Returning to Riding: Join the Waitlist
- Daily Strides Podcast Community: Join the Group
📌 Connect with Lorna
Website: www.stridesforsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @stridesforsuccess
Facebook: Daily Strides Podcast Online Community
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💬 Quote from the Episode
“Basics are not something you leave behind. They're something you keep refining—because they’re the secret to moving forward in your riding.”