Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

If 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 Let's Make Every Ride Great

The Click Your Fingers Rule: Putting Your Position on Autopilot in Your Riding 03/08/2025

Are You 'Sitting There'? How To Know if You're Stuck in Passenger Mode! 03/04/2025

Back to Riding? Improve Your Seat, Hands & Balance on Day 1 02/26/2025

Back to Riding? Improve Your Seat, Hands & Balance on Day 1 So you desperately want to get back in the saddle on the regular again. And you definitely feel excited. But you're also feeling more than a little overwhelmed! The big looming question is "What do I do on that first ride?!" Stop panicking because today, I will guide you through exactly what to do on that first ride... Step by step with your horse. Remember, whether it's been months or years, your body and mind need time to adjust. For your first few rides back, I want you to focus on increasing your awareness, rather than questioning if you're 'doing it right. Awareness over perfection! Today, as we ride together, you will make some small but mighty shifts in how you sit, move, and connect with your horse. These strategic adjustments will make all the difference in rebuilding your confidence and comfort. And they will also help to keep your mind from wandering too much! So, obviously, this can be listened to while you are riding. But you can also listen before you mount up and then use what you learn to make your first or next ride really count in your journey back to regular riding. You can read the full article and get all of the links mentioned in the episode over at:- What’s Next? Choose Your Focus... Okay, so the first ride is done and dusted. However, now you need to build a little momentum. Choose one of the three following suggestions to work on for your next ride so that you can keep improving and truly make the most of this opportunity to be back in the saddle again. Learn to Begin Controlling Your Seat – Neutral, Go, and Whoa are all real ways you can influence your horse using your seat. I have an episode on this topic Applying the Click Your Fingers Rule – Those lines are really important for both keeping you in the saddle and also how well your horse can listen to and understand your aids. I have got an episode on this Developing Your Riding Fitness – Maybe you felt that you lacked the suppleness to move with your horse... If so, I strongly suggest diving into walking and yoga-based free 21-day Equestrian Fitness Challenge Finally, I would love to hear from you... Which one of the above exercises felt the most impactful for you in your ride today? Pop over to the Daily Strides Podcast Online Community on Facebook and let me know! I’d love to hear about your experience. “Progress isn’t about doing everything at once - it’s about improving one small thing at a time.” And if you’re looking for more ways to make the most of your time with your horse, grab my free 80+ Ideas to Do with Your Horse in 15 Minutes or Less by visiting Everything is neatly divided into categories for you to choose from depending on your vision, intention, or focus for your riding. Happy Riding Lorna Online Training to Help Your Riding Connect with Lorna online:- Connect in the Daily Strides Podcast Online Community Connect in the Virtual Stable Lounge Private Group /episode/index/show/dailystridespodcast/id/35436800

Getting Back in the Saddle; Can Things Be Even BETTER Than Before? 02/18/2025

Getting Back in the Saddle; Can Things Be Even BETTER Than Before? 80+ Ideas for 15 Minutes or Less with Your Horse Groundwork & Energy Live Webinar 3 Days to Successful Lunging Nostalgia is a funny thing. It often causes us to look back at or reminisce about past experiences with rose-tinted glasses. And your horse riding journey is no different. Especially when you’re thinking about getting back in the saddle after a significant breakaway. When you remember all of the adventures you’ve already had when it comes to horses and riding, it can sometimes leave you questioning if there’s any way it could ever hope to be like that again… And that doubt over how good getting back in the saddle could be is one of the big reasons riders never take the next action. They don’t go out and tack up. Or they stop exploring riding clubs, or schools that are nearby. And that is such a shame… While you’re paused because you’re worrying if a new riding experience could possibly measure up to ‘what was’ for you before; you’re missing out on the very real possibility that things could actually be even better. Today I want to explore how this is a very real (and even more probable) outcome for you if you finally take the plunge and take action on getting back in the saddle after a break. Read Full Article and Listen:- 3 Actions To Choose From for This Week:- So, I’m hoping that if you’ve been on the fence about getting back in the saddle, I’ve helped to steer you closer to the ‘yes, I’m ready’ camp! Which is to actually do something. Take the next action! Let’s be honest, there are lots of actions you can take to get the ball rolling… However, I’m going to give you 3 specific things to choose from today:- Prepare Your Equipment & Space:- Start small and use your efforts here to inspire you to do more… I’ve got a free resource you can use that gives you a list of things you can do around the yard (or with your horse) when you find yourself with 15 minutes or less Groundwork Session with Your Horse:- Spend time reconnecting with your horse on the ground. This helps rebuild trust, establish communication, and get a feel for each other’s energy before riding. The Connection Partnership Program is a great way to add some structure to your time – while improving your aids for when you are back in the saddle again. Find out more at Lunging Session with Your Horse:- You can take things a step further by getting into the arena and working on 12 minutes of intentional lunging. I have a training to get you started, including audio horse riding lessons to follow for the first 3 lunging sessions together. You can get that for free at Choose one of the above actions today, and commit to getting started in the coming 7 days. Then pop over to the Daily Strides Podcast Facebook Community and let me know what you’re planning on doing to kick start your journey back to regular riding again :) Happy Riding Lorna Online Training to Help Your Riding (*affiliate link for 10% off your purchase) Connect with Lorna online:- Connect in the Daily Strides Podcast Online Community Connect in the Virtual Stable Lounge Private Group /episode/index/show/dailystridespodcast/id/35434745

Getting Back in the Saddle: Overcoming Mental Blocks & Old Identities 02/11/2025

Getting Back in the Saddle: Overcoming Mental Blocks & Old Identities 50+ Ideas to do With Your Horse in 15 Minutes or Less Riders stop riding for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes, it's a conscious choice; an injury, a change in circumstances, or a loss of confidence for example. Other times, life simply gets in the way. But whatever the reason, it doesn’t have to define your riding journey going forward. You're maybe like many other riders, the reason that you've stopped was just a season of life—a temporary chapter, not the whole story. And yet, it’s easy to take that reason and make it mean something about who you are. You, intentionally or not, weave it into your entire identity, convincing yourself that you're no longer a “real rider.” But here’s the truth: “The reason you stopped riding is just that—a reason, not a definition. It's a chapter that's now ending - not the whole story! Getting back in the saddle can feel uncomfortable, even when you want it more than anything. And I'm not just talking about physical discomfort. Often the mental challenges are even more real. This can be because your mind has grown used to its old story. The one where riding is no longer a part of your life. But that story isn’t set in stone. You can rewrite it—starting today... Read More & Listen to Episode The Energy Connection Webinar If you want to go deeper with this for you and your horse, register for my upcoming free live training on how you can use your presence and energy to move both you and your horse from tension to trust. This is a great, practical training you can use to help you get back in the saddle after a break. I will give you 3 specific exercises you can use the next time you're with your horse to connect with him or her on a deeper level. You can find all of the details about The Energy Connection Webinar at 50+ Ideas for 15 Minutes or Less Make the most of those small but plentiful chunks of time when you're with your horse or around the yard with this handy, free list of ideas that will inspire you. Online Training to Help Your Riding (*affiliate link for 10% off your purchase) Connect with Lorna online:- Connect in the Daily Strides Podcast Online Community Connect in the Virtual Stable Lounge Private Group /episode/index/show/dailystridespodcast/id/35242975

Enjoyment v's Perfection; Release the Pressure! 02/04/2025

Has Tension Been Holding You Back in Your Riding? 01/28/2025

Has Tension Been Holding You Back in Your Riding? 50+ Ideas for 15 Minutes or Less with Your Horse - Download for Free As riders, we can often have a very negative association with tension. Yet, without it, neither you nor your horse would remain upright! Take away the tension and both of you will go limp and become a 'dead weight' immediately. So, instead of seeing tension as the enemy - it's key to begin reshaping your understanding and your 'practice' of tension. You must begin managing your tension. Tension is absolutely 100% essential for both you and your horse. It's the presence of too much or excessive tension that causes the issues... Tension management is often called relaxation when it is related to horses and riding. And, just like tension, many riders don't really understand the concept of relaxation as it pertains to riding and training horses. I don't want to go too deep into relaxation today (there is a previous post and episode on that ). What's important to understand about tension and relaxation is that it's not just about the horse. This principle is equally as important for the rider to understand and develop throughout their own body. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast, I will help you to begin developing more tension management throughout your body by beginning with creating 'calm' for both you and your horse. You will do this through your own actions and thoughts while working with your horse. Read Full Article & All Links The Energy Connection There are so many different ways and exercises you can use to help develop a more positive energetic connection with your horse. If you're keen to find out more, join me for this free online training where I will give you exact exercises you can use to develop this with your horse. You can register for free for The Energy Connection Webinar And, until then, take the time to 'feel' into your body. It will guide you as to where you are holding onto too much. Your intention will help you to release it - for both you and your horse. Happy Riding Lorna Online Training to Help Your Riding (*affiliate link for 10% off your purchase) Connect with Lorna online:- Connect in the Daily Strides Podcast Online Community Connect in the Virtual Stable Lounge Private Group /episode/index/show/dailystridespodcast/id/35144465

15 Minutes or Less with Your Horse... For 90 Days? 01/22/2025

5 Reasons You're Struggling with Lunging - Part 2 Your Horse 12/11/2024

5 Reasons You're Struggling with Lunging - Part 1 - You! 12/03/2024

5 Reasons You're Struggling with Lunging - Part 1 - You! Hands up if, at some point in your riding journey, you've been guilty of thinking that lunging was a simple matter of your horse going in circles. Don't feel bad, I've been there too. Most riders have, and so many still are! Lunging is so much more than just running in circles. It is an amazing way to connect with your horse and compliment or continue with your training when riding. Like most worthwhile things, it takes time, practice, and improving your skills to get the most from lunging. It's not something that just magically 'happens'. Between getting tangled in the lines to missed communication between you and your horse, lunging is an art. It's like riding. So when you approach it that way, you can begin to improve :) In this episode and post, I will focus on 5 common challenges that riders have when it comes to lunging. Now, Obviously, I say riders; I mean 'lungers', as in you on the ground in the circle with your horse trying to lunge :) Read the Full Article & Listen Stop Struggling with Lunging! I can go on and on about the things that riders struggle with when it comes to lunging. These are just a few of the ones I hear about from riders on a weekly basis. And the sad part is that these challenges, which can make lunging feel frustrating or unproductive, can all be easily remedied or changed. With some clear guidance, you can really transform your lunging experience into something special for you and your horse. I have created a free 3 Days to Successful Lunging audio program you can use today to start you on your journey. Get it for free by . Happy Riding Lorna Online Training to Help Your Riding (*affiliate link for 10% off your purchase) Connect with Lorna online:- Connect in the Daily Strides Podcast Online Community Connect in the Virtual Stable Lounge Private Group /episode/index/show/dailystridespodcast/id/34392040

How Virtual Horse Riding Lessons Can Transform Your Riding 11/25/2024

How Virtual Horse Riding Lessons Can Transform Your Riding Get More Information on Virtual Lessons The world has changed and access to riding instructors and trainers has changed with it... Virtual horse riding lessons are now so easy to schedule, that riders can connect with trainers from all over the world. Not just the ones who live locally or are willing to travel to their barn or property. So, whether you're juggling a hectic schedule or living far from an experienced or suitable instructor, there's no need to put your riding goals on pause anymore. Virtual horse riding lessons are an absolute game changer and I want to tell you how they can help you as well. Why Virtual Horse Riding Lessons? As I mentioned, life is busy. Virtual lessons can help to navigate this a little more than traditional lessons. There's no boxing or trailering horses to a different barn. There's also the opportunity to choose times for lessons that may not suit 'in-person' and local instructors. And finally, if you have decided to 'opt out' of the busyness of modern life by moving to the countryside; you can still train with an instructor that you enjoy. Not just having to make do with whoever is willing to travel to you! Virtual horse riding lessons mean that you still have regular lessons, expert guidance, personalized feedback, and goal-oriented training without the hassle of travel or scheduling conflicts. Virtual lessons will allow you to work on improving your skills while training your horse. And this is all done in your own arena - you're no longer limited by geography! Read the Full Article & Listen Give Virtual Lessons a Go... Right now, you can with me. We will get to connect initially via a private chat. I will create a short video review for you of a previous but recent video of you riding your horse. Then we will create a time that suits you to meet in your arena - virtually. After the lesson, I'll send you the recording with some 'homework' for you to work on over the coming weeks and months. Whether you're aiming to perfect your position, work on your horse’s responsiveness, or simply gain confidence in the saddle, our . Then, if you want to go further, we can where you’ll have access to: Virtual Private Real-Time Horse Riding Lessons every month Personalized feedback between lessons with video reviews Private 1-to-1 Chat to hold you accountable and keep you moving Expert guidance to help you troubleshoot challenges as they arise. And most importantly, the flexibility to train when and where it works best for you! You don’t have to feel stuck in your riding or let distance be a roadblock. With virtual horse riding lessons, we can work together to ensure you keep moving forward—one ride at a time. If you're ready to transform your riding and get the instruction, training, and accountability you want, check out the details and join me inside Connection . Your next breakthrough is just a click away! Happy Riding Lorna Connect with Lorna online:- Connect in the Daily Strides Podcast Online Community Connect in the Virtual Stable Lounge Private Group Get Going in Your Riding:- Daily Strides Premium is back! You can use the first and original audio horse riding lessons to improve your riding, train your horse, keep things interesting, and have fun… Even if you don’t have a trainer or coach Start today:- /episode/index/show/dailystridespodcast/id/34391810

Reviewing Your Riding Videos Part 2 - Your Horse 11/18/2024

Reviewing Your Riding Videos Part 1 - You, the Rider 11/11/2024

Using Video as a Tool for Your Training 11/04/2024

Why Not All Rhythm is Equal when Riding 11/01/2024

A Retraining Plan if Your Horse Rushes & Runs! 10/21/2024

Building a Connection with Your Horse 10/16/2024

Retraining Rushing Jumps; Starting with the Rider First 10/08/2024

Retraining Rushing Jumps; Starting with the Rider First Find out more about Daily Strides Premium Being on a horse who is determined to run as fast as he possibly can towards every pole, fence, or jump that he sees is nerve-wracking! There are many reasons your horse might do this. And assuming that you have ruled out discomfort or pain, then retraining can begin. Unfortunately, retraining a horse who has become practiced in rushing jumps is a long and slow process. It requires time and consistency. And often requires the rider to make some changes as well. In this episode, plucked directly from Daily Strides Premium, we will focus on you, the rider. My goal here is to help you identify where you might just be 'enabling' or even encouraging your horse's tendency for rushing jumps! I know this sounds a little bananas, but it happens more often than you think! This is an audio horse riding lesson and can be listened to as you ride your horse to help you become more aware of what you are doing in the saddle and how this may be influencing your horse. Read the full post & get all links Re-schooling Rushing Jumps on the Flat If you have been struggling with this challenge, the month of October 2024 in Daily Strides Premium is dedicated to working on this. This episode is the first lesson from a week of audio horse riding lessons titled "Re-Schooling the Basics for Both Horse & Rider on the Flat". In this group of lessons, we begin working towards re-training a horse who is rushing fences by working on the basic aids, responsiveness and, equally as important, how the rider thinks. Remember, re-shooling a horse usually also involves re-training the rider to think and act differently. The horse will respond better if the rider changes their approach and is consistently correct in what they are doing and asking…. These lessons will help you to develop better habits and responses. Happy Riding Lorna Online Training to Help Your Riding Connect with Lorna online:- Connect in the Daily Strides Podcast Online Community Connect in the Virtual Stable Lounge Private Group /episode/index/show/dailystridespodcast/id/33479837

The Right Type of Consistency in Your Riding & Training 10/02/2024

Have Fun Hacking - Stride Adjustment in Walk and Trot While on the Trail 09/30/2024

Why You MUST Include Trail Riding in Your Horse's Training 09/23/2024

Have Fun Hacking; Halt & Go... 09/19/2024

Is your Horse Ignoring You? Or Naturally Laid-Back? Find Out... 09/16/2024

Is your Horse Ignoring You? Or Naturally Laid-Back? Find Out... Become consistent in your riding - starting today - with There are a number of things that, when we speak about working with our horses, can feel almost impossible for some riders. This is especially true if your horse is very 'laid-back' or 'lazy'. Other riders are working on channeling energy, etc. and you feel like if you could just ignite a little enthusiasm in your horse, it would be a win! It's always worth remembering that all horses are different. And some will naturally be less enthusiastic than others. However, this does not have to mean that you must give up your hopes and dreams of ever having a willing partner. However, you may need to begin varying your approach or moving the goalposts a little when it comes to your expectations and desired outcomes. Deciding how to proceed forward with a horse who does not seem to have as much enthusiasm or interest will require you to answer this question first:- Is my horse naturally laid back or is he simply ignoring me and being unresponsive? Today, I want to help you begin to decide which of these two is true for your horse - especially if it feels like both of you are going nowhere slowly! Read the Article and all Relevant Links Getting Help in Your Riding There is a whole month of training dedicated to this topic inside of to help riders who are struggling with a horse who is not as 'forward' as they would like. If you would like more help in your riding, this may help you. And with 2 monthly live calls (all are recorded) also available on a private podcast feed your training lives on, you can listen at the stables and in the saddle. Wherever you are in your riding journey, there’s no need to continue to struggle. Online Training to Help Your Riding Connect with Lorna online:- Connect in the Daily Strides Podcast Online Community Connect in the Virtual Stable Lounge Private Group /episode/index/show/dailystridespodcast/id/33325912

Using Reviews to Transform Your Riding 07/22/2024

Understanding How You Influence the Channel of Energy 07/15/2024

Inspiring You to Become Intentional in Your Riding & Training 07/08/2024

Inspiring You to Become Intentional in Your Riding & Training Are you happy with where you are right now in your riding journey? If you’ve been feeling a little stuck or ‘behind’ regarding progress for you and your horse, today is the day you can begin changing all of that; whether you make it to the yard right now, or not. The key to feeling better about yourself as an equestrian is to take action and actually do something. However, you might find that you’re at this point where the action is the issue! It simply doesn’t feel fun, exciting, or interesting anymore! One of the major reasons riders stop riding is due to their riding and interactions with their horse beginning to feel ‘same-old, same-old’. Becoming intentional in your riding is a surefire remedy for this :) This is Your Responsibility As riders, we can often forget that horse riding, just like everything else in life, has a ‘honeymoon phase’ to it. The initial few weeks or months where it doesn’t really matter what happens, it’s all good and you love it! And calling it a ‘phase’ is very intentional because this season of your riding journey will come to an end. Sooner or later. Are you guilty of getting caught up in the initial ‘novelty’ of riding or having a horse, only to begin wondering what’s gone wrong now that the ‘newness’ is fading? No matter where you are as a rider, one of your top responsibilities is to keep the conversation and the work fresh for you and your horse. Looking for ways to weave intentional curiosity and challenges into each interaction. Finding methods and exercises that will keep you both learning and developing. Becoming intentional in your riding is the most effective way of keeping you and your horse interested in the work – and in each other. When the Novelty Begins to Wear Off So, in order for you to become intentional in your riding, you first need something to work towards. A goal or a specific outcome of sorts. This ‘something’ needs to be both achievable and realistic for you and your horse when combined with your current resources and seasons of life. Read More & Access All Links Free Equestrian Walking Challenge Online Training to Help Your Riding Connect with Lorna online:- Connect in the Daily Strides Podcast Online Community Connect in the Virtual Stable Lounge Private Group /episode/index/show/dailystridespodcast/id/32383012

What Your OTTB Believes About Contact Right Now… 07/01/2024

Tailoring Your Aids to Your Horse 06/24/2024

Confidently Assessing Walk on a Different or New Horse 06/18/2024

Getting Through Tough Times in Your Riding 06/11/2024

Getting Through Tough Times in Your Riding Deciding to work towards something specific in your riding is a good thing. And, usually, you will feel positive about that decision, and all the work involved to get there, initially. Until you realize you must 'do' the work - and the novelty starts to wear off a little! Riding, just like most things, will involve effort. Especially when you are working to improve or reach a specific goal or outcome. And that 'effort' can often result in you quitting! It's normal to experience all of the excitement at the beginning of something. A new hobby, project, or goal. And it's also 'normal' to notice that as you get further down the road, it can feel hard. This is to be expected and even planned for with your goals. What's less 'normal' is to find the stamina to push on through that resistance you feel and cross the finish line. To see the goal or project to completion. That takes perseverance! Read More & Get All the Links Equestrian Fitness Challenge ’24 Let’s walk together for 21 days and have a chat about how you can do much more than you think you can as a rider and an equestrian… I am so excited to bring you along on this journey for the There will be a daily walk, a 10 minute daily yoga practice, and lots of tips, ideas, exercises, and ways to improve so that you can show up as the best version of you – for you and your horse. Sign up today and let’s transform your riding – one stride at a time! Connect with Lorna online:- Connect in the Daily Strides Podcast Online Community Connect in the Virtual Stable Lounge Private Group Get Going in Your Riding:- Daily Strides Premium is back! You can use the first and original audio horse riding lessons to improve your riding, train your horse, keep things interesting, and have fun… Even if you don’t have a trainer or coach Start today:- /episode/index/show/dailystridespodcast/id/31879677

Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

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