Best Strides for Success.com Podcasts (2025)

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Sunday Strides: Stop Buying and Start Doing the Work! 5:47

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1d ago5:47

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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) 14:03

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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? 14:07

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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? 5:43

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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) 16:22

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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 12:41

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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? 6:08

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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) 13:04

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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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Using Half Halts on the Lunge to Build Balance 12:12

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Have you ever been lunging your horse and found yourself saying, "Whoa there, Tonto!" a few too many times? That moment when your horse suddenly goes from calm and focused to rushing around the circle, tripping over their own legs? In this episode of The Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians, Lorna dives into why rushing on the lunge is rarely abou…

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Sunday Strides: What If You've Been Practicing the Problem?! 5:52

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You're showing up, riding regularly, putting in the time…. But something still feels stuck. In this short and powerful Sunday episode, Lorna delivers a reality check every rider needs: What if the reason you're not progressing is because you're unknowingly reinforcing the wrong thing, over and over again? If you're riding with unbalanced aids, a cr…

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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Half Halt on the Ground (Originally Ep #1150) 13:08

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Sprinkled through every ride, and every interaction on the ground, the half halt is one of the most powerful communication tools you'll ever use. But most riders only ever think of it in the saddle. In this Strides Revisited episode, we're rewinding to a listener-favorite that explores how the half halt begins long before you put your foot in the s…

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Timing Is Everything: Finding the Sweet Spot for Half Halts 15:29

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Have you ever asked for a half halt and felt, well, nothing? Or maybe your horse slammed on the brakes instead of rebalancing? If so, you're definitely not alone. Many riders either skip using half halts altogether or feel like they're just not working. But here's the truth; it's rarely about your ability or your horse's willingness to listen. It's…

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Sunday Strides: Become Curious about Q4 and What You Can Do 5:13

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What if the final quarter of the year was the perfect time to quietly experiment with what's next? In this week's Sunday Strides, Lorna invites you to rethink the end of the year, not as a time to wind down, but as a chance to try things on. To become curious about what your riding could look like in 2026 by gently testing the waters now, while the…

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Why Your Riding Falls Apart Under Pressure (and How to Fix It) 17:58

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Have you ever spent weeks practicing something in your riding, only for it to completely fall apart the moment you're under pressure? You're not alone. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians, Lorna shares a heartwarming story from her son's first school concert that perfectly mirrors what happens when riders and horses step ou…

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Sunday Strides: Are You In Alignment with What You Want? 5:48

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How are you showing up for what you say you want in your riding? In this quick Sunday Strides pep talk, we're diving into the powerful (but often uncomfortable) truth: you can't receive what you're working toward if you're not in alignment with it. Many riders set goals like building confidence, improving their seat, or developing better contact. B…

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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Returning to Riding Week 1 Day 2 (Originally Ep #827) 14:23

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Have you ever felt like you're just a passenger when riding? Or like you've forgotten how to "feel" your horse underneath you? In this Strides Revisited episode, we're bringing you Week 1, Day 2 of the Original Returning to Riding Program; a guided audio ride designed to help you gently reconnect with your horse and yourself in the saddle. Whether …

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Your Riding Isn't Improving? Learning More Might Not Help… 21:26

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Do you ever feel like you're constantly learning new things—but your riding still isn't improving? You're not alone. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on why so many riders get stuck in the learning loop: collecting content, planning obsessively, and overthinking every ride - without actually making progress in the saddle. You'll hear r…

Strides For Success.com Podcasts

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Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

Lorna Leeson

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Sunday Strides: Stop Buying and Start Doing the Work! 5:47

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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Socialising Your Horse to Riding in a Group (Originally Ep #1078) 14:03

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Group or Private Lessons; Or Just Stick with Solo Riding? 14:07

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Sunday Strides: How Much Fun Are You Really Having? 5:43

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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Top 4 Mindset Myths that Hold Riders Back (Originally Ep #1051) 16:22

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How Using A.I. in Your Horse Riding Is Like a Half Halt 12:41

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Sunday Strides: Are Your Training Wheels Helping or Holding You Back? 6:08

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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Developing Contact Using the Lunge Line While on the Lunge (Originally Ep #1168) 13:04

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Using Half Halts on the Lunge to Build Balance 12:12

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Sunday Strides: What If You've Been Practicing the Problem?! 5:52

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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Half Halt on the Ground (Originally Ep #1150) 13:08

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Timing Is Everything: Finding the Sweet Spot for Half Halts 15:29

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Sunday Strides: Become Curious about Q4 and What You Can Do 5:13

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Why Your Riding Falls Apart Under Pressure (and How to Fix It) 17:58

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Sunday Strides: Are You In Alignment with What You Want? 5:48

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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Returning to Riding Week 1 Day 2 (Originally Ep #827) 14:23

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Your Riding Isn't Improving? Learning More Might Not Help… 21:26