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5 Ways to Improve Your Riding When You’re Working Alone

Release Date: 05/07/2025

Are You Training or Retraining? Why Figuring This Out Changes Everything

Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

Ever feel like you’re working so hard in the saddle… but nothing’s changing? In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians, we’re exploring the key difference between training and retraining, and why understanding this shift can unlock your next breakthrough. Whether you're working with an OTTB, returning to riding after a break, or helping your horse transition to a new job or discipline, this concept will help you see the real reason progress feels slow (or stuck). We’ll cover: How to tell if you’re training or retraining (for both you and your horse) Why...

Sunday Strides: You Can’t Fix What You’re Not Willing to See

Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

This week’s Sunday Strides starts with a conversation Lorna had with one of her sons, and how that moment perfectly mirrors a challenge so many riders face... Avoiding the parts of the ride that don’t feel good. In this episode, Lorna shares why recognizing what’s “wrong” in your riding isn’t a setback. It’s actually the start of something better. Because the truth is, you can’t fix what you’re not willing to see. Whether it’s a messy transition, an avoided exercise, or a mindset that’s quietly holding you back, progress begins with honest reflection. 🐴 In This...

[Encore] Strides Revisited: 3 Exercises to Ride While on a Circle with Your Horse (Originally Ep #1220)

Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

The circle: probably the most ridden shape in every arena session... And yet, how often do we actually ride it with intention? In this Strides Revisited episode, we’re breathing fresh energy into the humble circle and showing you how to use it as a powerful tool for improving your horse’s balance, rhythm, and responsiveness. You’ll learn 3 simple yet transformative exercises that you can ride today, no special equipment required. And these exercises will allow you to make more of the circles in your daily riding. “So many riders lose the opportunity to improve both themselves and...

What Your Videos Can Tell You (That You Won't Feel in the Saddle)

Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

Ever feel like you're doing everything right in the saddle… But your horse is still resistant, crooked, or just not quite “with” you? What if the real issue isn’t your horse, but something you're not seeing in yourself? In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians, we’re taking a fresh look at how video can help uncover the real reason things might feel off during your ride. I’m sharing why so many riders miss critical asymmetries and habits that are actually holding their horses back. And how video can become your most honest, effective riding coach. 🐴 In this...

[Encore] Strides Revisited: Turn on the Forehand; A Basic to Revisit This Week (Originally Ep #1162)

Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

In this Strides Revisited episode, we’re revisiting one of those foundational exercises that truly shapes your riding journey: Turn on the Forehand. Whether you’re working on opening gates, introducing collection, or improving your horse’s responsiveness, this simple movement has endless value for every rider at every level. 🔑 Key Highlights: ✅ What turn on the forehand actually is, and why it’s more than just a box-ticking exercise ✅ How thinking forward - even when standing still - builds rhythm, flow, and lightness ✅ Why this movement is one of the easiest ways to...

Virtual Riding Lessons: How to Set Up & Succeed With Remote Coaching

Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

Ever wondered how to get the most out of virtual riding lessons? Whether you’re brand new to remote coaching or already working with an instructor online, this episode is your essential roadmap to transforming your virtual sessions from “interesting” to transformational. Join me as I walk you through: ✅ How to set clear, achievable goals for your riding—so you always know where you’re going ✅ Why finding the right instructor (for you) is the game-changer ✅ Proven Pivo tips & tricks to make sure your tech works with you, not against you ✅ How to keep the progress rolling...

Sunday Strides - Can A.I. Help Your Riding? Or Is It a Shortcut to Avoid!

Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

Right now, it’s tempting to turn to AI for everything, even in the saddle! Ask a question, get an instant answer. But when it comes to training horses and improving your riding, is that really helping you grow? In this episode of Sunday Strides, Lorna shares a straight-talking perspective on how more riders are using AI as a shortcut, and how that shortcut can quietly take you off course. If you’ve found yourself relying on AI-generated plans or “quick fixes” to solve riding problems, this is your reminder: riding isn’t about perfect answers - it’s about awareness, feel, and...

[Encore] Strides Revisited: Leg Yielding to Refine Your Asking Aids in the Saddle (Originally Ep #1165)

Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

In this Strides Revisited episode, we’re returning to one of the most powerful mindset shifts in riding - the moment when you stop trying to control your horse's every move… and start asking with clarity instead. This episode takes a fresh look at leg yielding; not just as a lateral movement, but as a powerful training tool to refine how you use your aids and communicate with your horse. Whether you're rebuilding your confidence or looking to sharpen your lateral work, this is where the shift begins. In this episode, you'll learn: Why pushing = resistance - and what to do instead How...

3 Shortcuts in Your Riding a Pivo Can Help You See & Change

Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

Have you ever felt like you’re doing “all the right things” in the saddle - yet not really making progress? Chances are, there might be a few riding shortcuts sneaking into your sessions. And if you're training without a regular instructor… those shortcuts can go unnoticed for weeks or even months. That’s where Pivo comes in. In this episode, I'm sharing three of the most common shortcuts riders take—and how using Pivo to film short clips of your rides can help you spot, fix, and finally move past them. Whether you ride alone or just want to get more from your time in the...

Sunday Strides - Time Travelling Using Video in Your Training

Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

Have you ever wished you could fast-forward three rides ahead to see exactly what you’d do differently? In this week’s Sunday Strides, Lorna turns that fantasy into a practical tool: using short video reviews as your “time-travel” coach. Learn how to pause your ride, watch it “from the future,” then hop back in the saddle and apply those insights immediately—so every session becomes a step toward smarter, smoother progress. 🐎 In This Pep Talk You’ll Hear: Why we all crave future-vision when making on-the-fly decisions in the arena How a 60-second video review acts...

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If you’re a rider working without a trainer or instructor, this episode is for you. Because yes - you can absolutely improve your riding while training alone.

In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast, we’re moving on from our Rider Basics series by getting deeper into strategies to use when riding alone. Today, we're diving into five simple yet powerful strategies that will help you make consistent progress, even when you're riding by yourself.

These tips are practical, accessible, and completely doable — whether you're in a proper arena or just making the most of your back paddock.

🐎 In This Episode You’ll Learn:

✅ Why having a riding plan - even a 5-minute one - changes everything
✅ How to coach yourself in the saddle using verbal cues and mental narration
✅ The power of using visual markers (cones, poles, even buckets!) to develop accuracy and awareness
✅ How recording yourself riding — even once a week — can accelerate your progress
✅ A simple post-ride reflection process that builds consistency and momentum over time

Each of these tools works together to help you become more intentional, aware, and confident in the saddle - even when there's no one watching.

🎯 Why This Episode Matters

Many riders feel like they have to work with a trainer to see real improvement. But the truth is, some of your most powerful progress happens when you start taking responsibility for your own training.

By riding with intention, seeking feedback (even from a smartphone camera!), and reflecting regularly, you create a sustainable system for rider growth and better horse training.

These habits don’t just help you ride better — they build confidence, trust, and clarity in every session.

🎥 Coming Up Next…

This episode is the perfect lead-in to next week’s conversation, where we dive deeper into how to use video to improve your riding - without falling into perfectionism or overwhelm.

Whether you're brand new to video or already using tech like Pivo, I’ll show you how to get the most out of your recordings in the most confidence-building way possible.

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🐎 In This Episode You’ll Learn:

🎯 Why This Episode Matters

🎥 Coming Up Next…

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