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: Are You In Alignment with What You Want?
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5:48How 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)
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14:23Have 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…
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21:26Do 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…
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Sunday Strides: What Pattern Are You Practicing (Without Realising It)?
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6:45So 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 lef…
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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Learning to Wait for the Jump (Originally Ep #1031)
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13:43Have 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 ch…
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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Why Your Position While Lunging is Everything (Originally Ep #1073)
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14:50Lunging 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 an…
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Your Riding Breakthrough Might Just Be One Perspective Shift Away
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19:28Have 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 exe…
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[Encore] Strides Revisited: When Halt Becomes More than Just Stopping Your Horse... (Originally Ep #1203)
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14:04Most 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? I…
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Sunday Strides: The Secret Is Doing It Again… And Again
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4:20Ever 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 th…
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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Creating a Program for Your OTTB or Ex-Racehorse (Originally Ep #1111)
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14:47Have 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 cle…
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Why You’re Still Not Riding Like You Want To (And What to Do About It This Week)
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11:40Are 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 o…
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Sunday Strides: Needing Support Doesn't Mean That You're Less Capable
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5:53In 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…
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[Encore] Strides Revisited: 3 Things You Must Work on to Become a Better Rider (Originally Ep #1185)
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13:42Have 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 magic…
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Are You Training or Retraining? Why Figuring This Out Changes Everything
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18:33Ever 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 …
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Sunday Strides: You Can’t Fix What You’re Not Willing to See
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7:16This 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. …
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[Encore] Strides Revisited: 3 Exercises to Ride While on a Circle with Your Horse (Originally Ep #1220)
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12:52The 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 y…
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What Your Videos Can Tell You (That You Won't Feel in the Saddle)
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14:47Ever 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 rea…
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