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[Encore] Strides Revisited: 3 Things You Must Work on to Become a Better Rider (Originally Ep #1185)

Release Date: 07/03/2025

Sunday Strides: What Pattern Are You Practicing (Without Realising It)?

Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

So often, riders practice their riding without ever realising what they’re actually reinforcing. And more often than not, it’s the exact habits or tension patterns that are holding them back... In this episode of Sunday Strides, we’re talking about the unconscious patterns that sneak into your riding. Whether it’s physical (like tension in your left side) or mental (like self-doubt or over-analysis), these patterns become the default if we don’t intentionally interrupt them. You’ll hear a real-life example of a rider who changed everything with just one tweak in her lesson, and how...

[Encore] Strides Revisited: Learning to Wait for the Jump (Originally Ep #1031)

Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

Have you ever felt like you and your horse just aren’t meeting the jump together? You see the fence, you’ve chosen your line… and yet, right at the last stride, things fall apart. More often than not, the issue isn’t your horse... It’s your timing. In this replay of Episode 1031: Learning to Wait for the Jump, we dive into one of the most common challenges riders face: jumping ahead of their horse. When you tip forward too soon, your horse can feel dropped, lose confidence, and start refusing or ducking out. The good news? A simple shift in your position and timing can completely...

[Encore] Strides Revisited: Why Your Position While Lunging is Everything (Originally Ep #1073)

Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

Lunging is one of the most underestimated training tools riders have at their disposal. Yet so many riders miss the key ingredient that makes lunging truly effective; your position! In this Strides Revisited episode, you’ll discover how where you stand in relation to your horse can make the difference between “going nowhere slowly” on the circle and having a clear, forward, focused training session. This conversation ties directly into what we’ve been talking about this week on the podcast. That, often, one small perspective shift can unlock a massive breakthrough in your riding...

Your Riding Breakthrough Might Just Be One Perspective Shift Away

Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the “right things” in the saddle, and yet your horse still doesn’t seem to get the memo? Maybe they won’t go forward, maybe they cut in on the circle, or maybe they just find clever ways to avoid what you’re asking. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast, I’m sharing why the problem often isn’t the exercise you’re doing… but the perspective you’re coming from. Sometimes a small perspective shift can be the key to your next riding breakthrough. I’ll walk you through real-life examples from riders I’ve worked with in...

[Encore] Strides Revisited: When Halt Becomes More than Just Stopping Your Horse... (Originally Ep #1203)

Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

Most riders think of the halt as simply… stopping. Pull the reins, horse stops - job done. But what if I told you that each halt you ride could be one of the most powerful training tools you have? That, with a little intention, your halts could improve your balance, posture, communication... And your horse’s focus, engagement, and responsiveness? In this Strides Revisited episode, we’re heading back to a favourite from August 2021 to help you see the halt in a whole new light. We’ll explore: Why the halt should be treated like a movement, not a full stop The difference between a...

Sunday Strides: The Secret Is Doing It Again… And Again

Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

Ever feel like if you didn’t get it right the first time, it must not be for you? This week's Sunday Strides is your reminder that confidence isn't born from perfection; it’s built through repetition. So many riders get discouraged when things don’t go well on the first try. But what if showing up again (and again) is exactly what’s required? In this short pep talk, I’m sharing why the real breakthroughs happen after the first awkward, messy attempts, and how committing to repeat with intention is the secret to true progress with your horse. Whether you're learning a new skill,...

[Encore] Strides Revisited: Creating a Program for Your OTTB or Ex-Racehorse (Originally Ep #1111)

Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

Have you recently welcomed an OTTB (Off-the-Track Thoroughbred) into your life, only to feel overwhelmed by where to even begin? This episode is all about helping you build a solid foundation for your ex-racehorse. Whether your Thoroughbred just left the track or has been with you for a while, this episode will guide you through how to create a clear, step-by-step plan to move forward confidently in your training. Ex-racehorses are incredibly athletic, intelligent, and versatile, but those same qualities can make retraining feel confusing or frustrating if you don’t have a system in place....

Why You’re Still Not Riding Like You Want To (And What to Do About It This Week)

Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

Are you stuck in that cycle of wanting to ride… But not actually riding the way you want? Or maybe you’re not riding at all right now, even though the tack, the horse, and the arena are all sitting there, waiting for you?! In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians, we’re getting honest about the real reason so many riders stall out in their progress. (Spoiler alert: it’s not motivation.) I’m walking you through a simple 4-step process to get back into the saddle, or back into the right kind of saddle time... This week. Yes, this week! This process works...

Sunday Strides: Needing Support Doesn't Mean That You're Less Capable

Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

In this episode of Sunday Strides, we're exploring a common, but quietly damaging, belief many riders hold: “If I was truly capable, I wouldn’t need help.” Whether you’ve just begun leasing, you’re training solo, or you’ve always dreamed of being an independent rider, today’s message is for you. I share why needing support doesn’t make you any less capable… In fact, it often means you’re getting closer to your next breakthrough. And I gently redefine what guidance really is: not control or correction, but structure, perspective, and encouragement, especially when you’re...

[Encore] Strides Revisited: 3 Things You Must Work on to Become a Better Rider (Originally Ep #1185)

Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

Have you ever tried something during a lesson and nailed it. Only to fall flat the next time you rode on your own?! In this episode, we’re revisiting a powerful conversation around confidence, communication, and the three essential elements of becoming a better rider: emotional, mental, and physical development. Confidence isn’t something you magically have or don’t. It’s something you can build, and sometimes even borrow. Whether you're retraining an OTTB, restarting after time out of the saddle, or simply trying to improve on your own, this episode will help you take...

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Have you ever tried something during a lesson and nailed it. Only to fall flat the next time you rode on your own?!

In this episode, we’re revisiting a powerful conversation around confidence, communication, and the three essential elements of becoming a better rider: emotional, mental, and physical development.

Confidence isn’t something you magically have or don’t. It’s something you can build, and sometimes even borrow.

Whether you're retraining an OTTB, restarting after time out of the saddle, or simply trying to improve on your own, this episode will help you take stock of what’s really going on when things aren’t working.

Inside this episode:

What it means to "borrow confidence", and why it works
Why mental clarity must go beyond “knowing the thing”
The emotional patterns that block physical progress
How to check your beliefs before you check your aids
Why your outside leg might not be doing what you think it’s doing...

The full blog post with all of the links is at:- https://stridesforsuccess.com/episode1185

Restart & Reschool: Private Coaching

If you feel like you should be further along in your riding...
But your confidence keeps stalling, or you’re not sure what to focus on, this is your invitation to start fresh...

Restart & Reschool is 13 weeks of personal coaching to rebuild trust, rhythm, and structure in your riding. We’ll fill the gaps in your riding, your horse’s training, and your mindset, step by step, together.

📩 Email me at [email protected] and tell me what you’re stuck on. If the current round is full, I’ll personally let you know when the next one opens up.

Connection: Ride with Purpose Every Week

Connection is the new evolution of Daily Strides Premium. It’s for riders who want a rhythm in their training that’s grounded, joyful, and focused.

Each quarter includes:
✅ Groundwork (Month 1)
✅ The Basics (Month 2)
✅ Training & Development (Month 3)

We meet weekly for live virtual group lessons, plus planning sessions and fresh audio guidance, so you always have a plan when you mount up.

🎧 If you want a coach in your ear and a clear direction for you and your horse...
Join Connection https://stridesforsuccess.com/connection

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Pop in, say hi, and share your own story of “borrowing confidence.”

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💌 I'd Love to Hear from You

What's one thing you're going to change after this episode?
Did you spot a blind spot in your riding, or your mindset?

📩 Send me an email at [email protected] and tell me.
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Inside this episode:

Restart & Reschool: Private Coaching

Connection: Ride with Purpose Every Week

🐴 Join the Daily Strides Podcast Online Community

💌 I'd Love to Hear from You

⭐️ Like the Podcast? Share It!

Want to Improve Your Riding… Without Even Mounting Up?

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