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://StridesForSu ...
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Sunday Strides:- The Quiet Power of Simply Being With Your Horse
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Your Energy Begins the Conversation From the moment your horse becomes aware of you, before any halter, tack, or aids, the conversation has already started. In this episode, we explore how your energy sets the tone for the entire interaction. Whether it's calm, chaotic, focused, or distracted, your energy speaks louder than your words or actions. S…
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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Riding alone? Are you Making Progress in Your Riding? (Originally Ep #986)
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You're in the arena. It's just you and your horse. No trainer. No instructor. Just the two of you - riding alone. This probably wasn't the plan, yet here you are. And if you're like most riders, it's not the riding alone that's the problem... It's what tends to creep in when you do: You lose motivation You skip the structure Progress stalls (or fee…
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Turning Your Reviews into a Plan when Riding Alone
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Whether you're training your own horse or simply trying to get back into the saddle more consistently, planning when riding alone can feel like a guessing game. In this episode, I'm breaking down how to use your own riding review to create focused, doable 1 to 2 week plans that actually move your riding and training forward. We'll cover: What to in…
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Sunday Strides: Know What's "Normal" for Your Horse
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How well do you really know your horse? Not just how he feels under saddle, but how he is when you're not riding? This week on Sunday Strides, I'm inviting you to do something simple, but powerful. You're going to spend a few minutes each day checking your horse's vitals. Why? Because when something feels "off," knowing what's normal helps you act …
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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Applying the Click Your Fingers Rule to Your Riding (Originally Ep #1085)
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Most riders think they're balanced, until something unexpected happens! This episode brings you back to one simple, brutally honest test: If your horse disappeared beneath you right now, would you land on your feet? That's the Click-Your-Fingers Rule. It's the fastest way to check if you're actually carrying yourself, or letting your horse carry yo…
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Why Your Horse Is Hollow and How to Start Fixing It
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Have you ever felt your horse suddenly "drop out" from underneath you? It can feel like his back becomes a little shallow underneath you, his head and neck lift, energy is usually lost... And things become REALLY jarring and disconnected! If so, you've likely experienced your horse becoming hollow. It's uncomfortable, frustrating, and honestly, it …
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Sunday Strides: It's Okay to Change the Plan Sometimes!
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"Make the plan… but stay supple in your approach." In this short and sweet Sunday episode, Lorna shares a real-life moment from the past week where sticking to the plan just wasn't going to work. What started as a flatwork session in the arena quickly turned into a very different kind of ride; one that ended up being even more impactful. Because so…
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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Dealing with a Horse who Spooks & Spins (Originally Ep #856)
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Few things feel as unsettling as when your horse suddenly whips around and bolts. It can knock your confidence quickly, especially if it becomes a repeated habit. This episode explores why it happens and practical ways to help your horse stay with you mentally and emotionally so you can both relax on your rides again. Key Takeaways Spinning usually…
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If you've ever wondered why your half halt isn't working, you're not alone. The half halt is one of the most commonly referenced tools in riding, yet it's also one of the most misunderstood! In this episode, we strip away the confusion and break down what the half halt actually is, what it isn't, how to tell if your half halt worked, and what to do…
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Sunday Strides: Stop Buying and Start Doing the Work!
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Ever find yourself clicking "add to cart" on another shiny new piece of tack or training tool, hoping this one will fix it all? In this week's Sunday Strides episode, we're calling it like it is… What are the last five things you bought for your horse… And are they actually helping you get where you want to go? Lorna's walking you through a quick S…
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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Socialising Your Horse to Riding in a Group (Originally Ep #1078)
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Do You Dream of Relaxed, Happy Group Rides? Most riders do! The image of cantering across open fields with friends is magical — until reality sets in. Will your horse stay calm? What if someone else's horse spooks? This week on The Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians, we're revisiting how to socialise your horse for riding in a group, and how to …
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Group or Private Lessons; Or Just Stick with Solo Riding?
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There's one question I get asked at least once a week, both from riders I coach in person and those I help online. Somehow, I've never answered it on the podcast until now! "Should I have lessons? And if so, what kind; private or group?" Some riders even ask if they can skip lessons altogether and just ride solo. In this episode, I'm breaking down …
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Sunday Strides: How Much Fun Are You Really Having?
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How excited are you to tack up and ride right now... Honestly? This week's episode of Sunday Strides dives into the often-overlooked truth that motivation is fuelled by joy. If you're feeling a little "meh" about your riding, it's probably not your schedule; it's your spark that's missing. After rediscovering excitement by building (very rustic!) j…
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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Top 4 Mindset Myths that Hold Riders Back (Originally Ep #1051)
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Have you ever caught yourself thinking "I'm just not a natural rider"… or "I'll ruin my horse if I try that"? If so, you're not alone, and these thoughts might be quietly holding you back in your riding. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast, we're tackling four of the most common mindset myths that keep riders stuck in place, and how to bre…
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How Using A.I. in Your Horse Riding Is Like a Half Halt
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Have you ever thought about how the same principles we use to train our horses can apply to us as riders? Half halts help our horses rebalance before moving forward, but what if you could apply that same idea to your mindset and training process? In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast, we'll explore how bringing A.I. into your horse riding ca…
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Sunday Strides: Are Your Training Wheels Helping or Holding You Back?
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You know those little supports that help keep things upright while you find your balance? In riding, we have them too, let's call them 'training wheels' ;). And while they're brilliant for getting started, there comes a time when they're no longer helping… They're holding you back. In this short and powerful episode, Lorna shines a light on the inv…
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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Developing Contact Using the Lunge Line While on the Lunge (Originally Ep #1168)
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Most riders think the lunge line's main job is to keep their horse on a circle… But what if that's the exact reason lunging feels like a tug-of-war? In this Strides Revisited episode, we go back to the foundations and look at how to use the lunge line correctly, not as a restraint, but as a powerful aid to develop true contact and connection with y…
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